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  8. VRBO Listing #126438

Charming Craftsman :: Walk to Eastsound Village and Beach Park!

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Comfortable living room has tree-filtered view of the bay.

Comfortable living room has tree-filtered view of the bay. Your home away from home on Orcas Island, 'Gem of the San Juans'. dining area & balcony warm wood stove with reading chair our small yard with big trees and native plants has a filtered water view filtered water view from the yard loft bedroom, filtered water view, queen bed main floor queen bedroom filtered view of East Sound Bay our front door is a work of art! well-equipped granite and stainless kitchen with laundry dining table easily expands to seat 6 welcome to charming Huckleberry House, walk to beach and town extra counter seating living room and staircase to loft queen bedroom just a five minute walk from Huckleberry House, Waterfront Park loft bedroom main floor queen bedroom view from Turtleback Mountain hike Mt Baker view from the ferry. Getting here is half the fun!! about a 10 min drive from Huckleberry House, Cascade Lake, Moran State Park. view from the ferry at sunset Sucia Island from Mt Constitution, Moran State Park, Orcas Island

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  • Minimum stay:2-3 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Conveniently located, easily walkable to the village of Eastsound and the beach at Waterfront Park, charming Huckleberry House is comfortably equipped to be your Orcas Island home away from home!

From a south-facing slope, we overlook the bay beautifully filtered by native trees from the living, dining and loft areas.

Centrally located halfway between Moran State Park and the ferry landing, the Eastsound area's many restaurants, shops and activities make it an ideal home base for island visitors.

Fully furnished including two leather sofas, flat screen TV with DVD and free WIFI. A well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining area and two queen bedrooms, one in an upstairs loft with a tree-filtered view of Eastsound Bay. The lofted, exposed beam ceilings, and use of fir trim on white, battened walls give our charming craftsman home a bright and cozy atmosphere.

Huckleberry House is the perfect spot for a relaxing stay on Orcas in any season, or an ideal starting point for your exploration of all the San Juan Islands.

SEE OUR GREAT REVIEWS BELOW!!!

Keywords: House, Cabin, Cottage, Vacation Home, Vacation Rental, Orcas, Island, San Juan

Property Type

  • 2 story
  • House

Accommodation Type

      • Vacation Rental

      Meals

          • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            The house includes a small, unfenced yard. Walking distance to kid-friendly beach park....morecollapse

          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, Beds for 4-5
          • Loft Bedroom
          • 1 queen
          • tree-filtered waterview, accessed by staircase
          • Main Floor Bedroom
          • 1 queen, 1 child bed
          • TV with DVD player
          • Child Bed
          • 1 child bed
          • in Main Floor Bedroom. 2 Sleeping pads (74'x31') w/bedding

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Full Bathroom
          • toilet, combination tub/shower

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Including an electric coffee maker, french press, coffee bean grinder, electric kettle, blender, toaster and hand mixer, in addition to other basic equipment and utensils....morecollapse

          • Dining:

            Table for four easily expands to seat six. Additional counter seating for two more....morecollapse

          • Kitchen:

            with updated stainless appliances and granite countertops...morecollapse

          • Coffee Maker:

            Electric drip machine, french press and bean grinder...morecollapse

          Amenities

          • Hair Dryer
          • Parking Off Street
          • Towels Provided
          • Clothes Dryer

          Entertainment

          • Television:

            (2) Newer 32' flat screen TV with DVD player in living room. Accepts AppleTV if you would like to bring yours. Additional TV/DVD in main floor bedroom. DVDs can be rented in Eastsound Village....morecollapse

          Communications

          • Internet:

            WiFi included free of charge. Cable box and wireless router are accessible to guests, so pack your ethernet cable if you would like to work...morecollapse

          • Telephone:

            Most cell services work well at the house, but there is NO landline....morecollapse

          Outdoor Features

          • Lawn / Garden:

            small unfenced yard with 2 chairs and small table...morecollapse

          Theme

          • Historic
          • Adventure
          • Romantic
          • Family
          • Away From It All
          • Budget
          • Sports & Activities
          • Tourist Attractions

          Location & View

          • Ocean View:

            The waters of East Sound Bay can be seen from most rooms beautifully filtered through madrona, fir and cedar trees....morecollapse

          • Water View:

            The waters of East Sound Bay can be seen from most rooms beautifully filtered through madrona, fir and cedar trees....morecollapse

          • Car Not Necessary

          Activities

          • Churches
          • Fitness Center
          • ATM/Bank
          • Massage Therapist
          • Medical Services
          • Snorkeling/Diving
          • Swimming
          • Tennis
          • Sailing
          • Laundromat
          • Cycling
          • Golf
          • Mountain Biking
          • Fly Fishing
          • Freshwater Fishing
          • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
          • Basketball Court
          • Pier Fishing
          • Kayaking
          • Fishing
          • Groceries
          • Whale Watching
          • Wildlife Viewing
          • Cinemas
          • Library
          • Marina
          • Museums
          • Playground
          • Recreation Center
          • Live Theater
          • Restaurants
          • Health/Beauty Spa
          • Beachcombing
          • Bird Watching
          • Walking
          • Horseback Riding
          • Shelling
          • Shopping
          • Paddle Boating
          • Boating
          • Scenic Drives
          • Sight Seeing
          • Hiking
          • Sound/Bay Fishing

          Other Activities

              • Details:

                Whale & wildlife watching cruises, walk to beach park, scenic ferry rides to other San Juan islands, bi-plane rides, kayak rentals and tours, farmers market in season, free skateboard park, childrens discovery center, Moran State Park with swimming, hiking, boat rentals and historic Mt. Constitution lookout....morecollapse

               

              Reviews

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              • Perfect home away from home

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                Perfect home away from home

                • Guest a guest from West Valley City, UT
                • Date of stay 05/15/13
                • Review Submitted 05/21/13
                We had an amazing time! The Huckleberry house was absolutely perfect for our home away from home. Thank you so much.

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              • So very awesome

                So very awesome

                • Guest Anonymous
                • Date of stay 04/10/13
                • Review Submitted 05/01/13
                We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The owners were awesome at reaching out to us, especially since we were trying to book on such short notice. We have 4 girls (ages 6, 4, 3, and a baby) and we were very comfortable with the accommodations (we brought our own port-a-crib, but that was about it.) Loved the wood burning stove, the loft, the deck, the location, the kitchen....everything! Thanks!!

                Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

              • Definitely plan to return!

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                Definitely plan to return!

                • Guest a guest from North Vancouver, Canada
                • Date of stay 02/19/13
                • Review Submitted 02/23/13
                We really appreciated the house - clean, everything labelled and lots of hooks to hang towels, coats, etc. Definitely plan to return with our kids next time!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

              • A warm and welcoming home

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                A warm and welcoming home

                • Guest a guest from Redmond, WA
                • Date of stay 12/30/12
                • Review Submitted 01/22/13
                We came to Orcas to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Huckleberry House was the perfect place to stay with our two daughters. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to stay in your warm and welcoming home. We will always cherish the beautiful memories of our stay here!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • Close to Eastsound

                Close to Eastsound

                • Guest Sandmage
                • Date of stay 11/17/12
                • Review Submitted 12/09/12
                Cozy cabin with all the comforts of home. Sitting area, loft bedroom and main floor bedroom, wood stove and forced air to keep warm, nice kitchen and dining area with table with leaf so it can be larger, washer and dryer, and nice bathroom. There's a lot in a small space, but it didn't feel crowded either. We say "cabin," but it is really a nicely decorated, comfortable living space that suited our needs. It definitely wasn't "roughing" it. The owner is really friendly and accommodating, and we'd recommend this place to any of our friends and relatives. Located just a short walk or drive to Eastsound. Filtered view through pretty trees to the water. Lots of manuals and helpful lists to make you feel at home and take advantage of what they have included for your convenience. Thank you for such a great stay!

                Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • A lovely stay...

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                A lovely stay...

                • Guest a guest from Anchorage, AK
                • Date of stay 06/21/12
                • Review Submitted 11/29/12
                Loved the house, stocked with everything we needed. Thank you for a lovely stay!

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              • Loved our stay!

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                Loved our stay!

                • Guest a guest from Brooklyn, NY
                • Date of stay 07/26/12
                • Review Submitted 11/29/12
                Everything was very clean and in good working order. A very "handy" house as my mom would say :) Thank you!!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

              • Cozy place to stay

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                Cozy place to stay

                • Guest a guest from Imperial, NE
                • Date of stay 11/19/12
                • Review Submitted 11/29/12
                Thank you for letting us extend our stay. Thank you for the nice cozy place to stay. Thank you for all the amenities and little touches.

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              • Perfect location...lovely views

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                Perfect location...lovely views

                • Guest a guest from Portland, OR
                • Date of stay 09/07/12
                • Review Submitted 11/05/12
                Hi Pam, I just wanted to drop a note to let you know how much [my husband] and I enjoyed staying at the Huckleberry House. It was just the perfect location for us and it is such a charming cottage ..lovely views and a short walk to the village. We were very happy. It is very nice to be able to cook in and the kitchen was very well stocked. We are back home and are going through a bit of "island withdrawl" I was going to add that we would very much like to stay next year around the same time. Perhaps, you could let me know how soon we would need to make a reservation. Again we thank you for opening your delightful home.

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

              • Perfect Home Base

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                Perfect Home Base

                • Guest a guest from Fairfield, VT
                • Date of stay 08/19/12
                • Review Submitted 11/05/12
                Huckleberry House was a perfect home base for us- the perfect amount of space for a family of four, a lovely view, walking distance to town and comfortable, nicely designed rooms. We had such an amazing time and hope to be back soon!

                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

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              Rates

              Rental basis: Per property
              Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
              Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
              Base Rate
              2 night min stay              		 $149
              		$1253
              Spring 2013
              Apr 1 - Jun 13
              2 night min stay              		 $169
              		$1050
              High Season 2013
              Jun 14 - Sep 29
              3 night min stay              		 $189
              		$1253
              Fall 2013
              Oct 1 - Oct 30
              2 night min stay              		 $169
              		$1050
              Quiet Season 2012-2013
              Nov 1 - Mar 30
              2 night min stay              		 $149
              		$875

              Additional information about rental rates

              Listed rates are for 1-4 persons, 5th guest add $25 per night. Holidays and stays of less nights than the minimum may incur a surcharge. Please email or call for a specific quote.

              Fees:

              • Cleaning: $85
              • Refundable Damage Deposit: $250
              • 5th guest per night: $25
              • Tax Rate 10.1%

              Cancellation policy:

              We require half of the total fee to reserve the house, and the final half 21 days prior to your check in date. Late final payments will incur a 10% late fee. Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel a confirmed reservation for any reason, a refund (less credit card and cancellation fees) of previously paid amounts will be allowed only when the reserved home is rebooked for the same reservation period and price. Upon receipt of replacement reservation deposits and/or prepaid rents for your reserved booking period, we will refund the amount paid, less a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the full contract rent and credit card fees incurred (4%). In case of a cancellation, any funds paid earlier than required by the rental agreement will be handled as though they had been paid on time, ie, we will never penalize you for early payment. Check in is 4pm, check out is 11am.

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              Last updated: 05/21/2013
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              Location

              • Obstruction Pass State Park

                "The park is one of the few spots on Orcas Island with access to more than one mile of publicly-owned saltwater shoreline. A half–mile trail leads visitors from the parking area to the campground and beach access. There are several fine gravel pockets of beach and moderate to high bank waterfront on the remainder of the property. Here's a link to driving directions and more information: http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Obstruction%20Pass "

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              • Moran State Park

                "So much to do here! 5,252 acres of park with over 30 miles of hiking trails. Beautiful lakes with swimming, fishing, row boat and paddle boat rentals. Mt Constitution, the highest point in the San Juans has an historic CCC lookout tower. On a clear day, you can see from Canada to Mt Rainier! Not to be missed on a visit to the San Juan Islands. Here's a link to the trail map: www.parks.wa.gov/.../parks/Moran%20State%20Park%20Brochure.pdf‎ Our favorite hikes are the lake loops. And a drive to the Mt Constitution lookout is a must when the weather is clear."

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              • New Leaf Cafe

                "Great food with lovely dinner service. Happy hour is a fun way to try some of their menu items at half price. The bar area is charming but tiny, so we usually try to arrive right at the beginning. Be sure to check their website for current days and times. "

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              • Kitchen

                "Much loved by locals, the Kitchen offers organic, locally sourced ingredients prepared with Asian flavors. A casual outdoor eating area under the trees, a kids menu as well as beer and wine for their parents. And this just in...they have added a cocktail lounge next door, the Barnacle. Possibly best of all, you can join your kids in the restaurant seating areas with your adult beverages :)"

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              • Roses Bakery Cafe

                "Go to Rose's for a relaxing lunch with a glass of wine. Salads, sandwiches, soups and desserts. The breads are beautiful. Wine shop and gourmet deli are also available. They'd easily get 5 stars from me if the service were friendlier."

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              • turtleback mountain preserve

                "Beautiful hike on Orcas Island. If you want a steepish climb to the good views, use the south entrance. If you prefer a longer more leisurely walk in the woods, use the north entrance. Here are the details and a map: www.otterspond.com/Turtlebackmap.pdf‎ Additionally, if you're driving from Eastsound, I recommend taking Orcas Rd to Deer Harbor road and taking a right there. It only takes a couple extra minutes and you get to spend a bit more time on the very scenic Deer Harbor Road."

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              • Orcas Village Store

                "Right at the ferry landing on Orcas Island. Perfect for provisioning whether you're arriving or departing. Upscale grocery selection. Quality deli meats and cheeses. A good wine selection (spirits sold across the street). House made sandwiches and salads with love in them. Take and bake pizzas for when you're driving off the ferry late with no dinner plans or ideas. Friendly staff. Go here!"

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              • Island Market

                "Our major grocery store is within walking distance of the house and has most everything you'll need to prepare great meals in our well equipped kitchen."

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              • Waterfront Park

                "Just a 1/4 mile walk from Huckleberry House, the park is very kid-friendly with a sloping beach, large grassy area for running and picnic tables. Walk to Indian Island at lower tides. (pin on map shows accurate location, distance from house is .2 mi)"

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              • Eastsound

                "With unique shops, good eats, a farmer's market in season and live entertainment! Center of town is 1/2 mile from the house."

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              • The Madrona Bar & Grill

                "Reliable basics. Some tables have great water views."

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              • Lower Tavern

                "Basic bar fare with lots of local color! Karaoke some nights. Sandy "beach" in the parking lot during summer months :) Has an outside walk-up window for food to go if you have kids with you. 0.4 mi from house. "

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              • Crescent Beach

                "A great walking beach. Lots of driftwood for fort building! A little under a mile from the house."

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              • Resort at Deer Harbor

                "Most scenic drive on Orcas...end of pier ice cream and burgers, beach walking at lower tides. Kayak tours and rentals, whale and wildlife watching boat."

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              • Orcas Ferry Landing

                "About 15 minute drive to Huckleberry House. Walk on the ferry FREE to visit other San Juan Islands!"

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              • Orcas Island

                "Known as the "Gem of the San Juan Islands" for good reason! Orcas Island offers the best of both worlds. Quaint Eastsound Village provides a variety of unique shops, a varied selection of restaurants, a full sized grocery store, and a historical museum. There are also endless opportunities for outdoor activities in stunningly beautiful surroundings."

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              • Orcas Island Eclipse Charters

                "Our favorite wildlife and whale watching boat...Captain Dan is the best! Board the boat at the ferry landing, about a 15 minute drive from the house."

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              • Nearest Airport: Orcas Island Airport (6 minute drive) at 1.5 Miles
              • Nearest Ferry: Orcas Island Ferry Landing (15 minute drive) at 8 Miles
              • Nearest Motorway: far away...isn't that why you're coming to Orcas? at 23 Miles
              • Nearest Beach: Waterfront Park (5 minute walk) at 0.2 Miles
              • Nearest Barpub: New Leaf Cafe (several others are just steps away) at 0.3 Miles
              • Nearest Golf: Orcas Island Golf Course (5 minute drive) at 2 Miles
              • Nearest Restaurant: New Leaf Cafe (several others are just steps away) at 0.3 Miles
               

              Owner info

              Year Purchased: 2006

              About the owner: Steve and Pam on Cascade Lake Bridge, Moran State Park, Orcas Island

              Why the Owner Chose Eastsound:
              Welcome to Huckleberry House! We purchased it in 2006 when we were compelled by family issues to return to the mainland after a short but delightful six years of living in the islands. It was a way for us to keep our 'foot in the door' and have a place to stay while visiting the good friends we made while we lived here. You'd never know it if I didn't tell you, but it was actually built in the 60's and completely renovated inside and out shortly before we purchased it. We really like that it's lived on the island so long. We also really enjoy the central location. When we lived here, we were on an outer island and Eastsound was an hour away, so it's a big treat for us to be able to walk into 'town' on a whim. We love Orcas because it provides the best of both worlds; amazing outdoor activities as well as good eats and fun shops. I know you'll find our house and Orcas Island as relaxing and charming as we do. Cheers!

              The Unique Benefits at this House:
              May I just say location, location, location!!! Staying right in the center of Orcas Island gives you easy access to the 'ends' of the island if you'd like to explore during your visit. And if you just want to stay home and relax at the house, it's really nice to be so close to the village that you can easily walk or drive there in a few minutes for coffee or a little shopping or a meal or the groceries to make one back at the house. Enjoy!

              Contact us

              • Primary: +1 360.507.5634 Pam
              • Secondary: +1 360.647.2628 Steve
               

              Photos

              • Comfortable living room has tree-filtered view of the bay.

                Comfortable living room has tree-filtered view of the bay.

              • dining area & balcony

                dining area & balcony

              • our small yard with big trees and native plants has a filtered water view

                our small yard with big trees and native plants has a filtered water view

              • loft bedroom, filtered water view, queen bed

                loft bedroom, filtered water view, queen bed

              • filtered view of East Sound Bay

                filtered view of East Sound Bay

              • dining table easily expands to seat 6

                dining table easily expands to seat 6

              • extra counter seating

                extra counter seating

              • just a five minute walk from Huckleberry House, Waterfront Park

                just a five minute walk from Huckleberry House, Waterfront Park

              • main floor queen bedroom

                main floor queen bedroom

              • Mt Baker view from the ferry. Getting here is half the fun!!

                Mt Baker view from the ferry. Getting here is half the fun!!

              • view from the ferry at sunset

                view from the ferry at sunset

              • Your home away from home on Orcas Island, 'Gem of the San Juans'.

                Your home away from home on Orcas Island, 'Gem of the San Juans'.

              • warm wood stove with reading chair

                warm wood stove with reading chair

              • filtered water view from the yard

                filtered water view from the yard

              • main floor queen bedroom

                main floor queen bedroom

              • our front door is a work of art!

                our front door is a work of art!

              • well-equipped granite and stainless kitchen with laundry

                well-equipped granite and stainless kitchen with laundry

              • welcome to charming Huckleberry House, walk to beach and town

                welcome to charming Huckleberry House, walk to beach and town

              • living room and staircase to loft queen bedroom

                living room and staircase to loft queen bedroom

              • loft bedroom

                loft bedroom

              • view from Turtleback Mountain hike

                view from Turtleback Mountain hike

              • about a 10 min drive from Huckleberry House, Cascade Lake, Moran State Park.

                about a 10 min drive from Huckleberry House, Cascade Lake, Moran State Park.

              • Sucia Island from Mt Constitution, Moran State Park, Orcas Island

                Sucia Island from Mt Constitution, Moran State Park, Orcas Island

              Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #126438

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              Date last modified - Sunday, May 19, 2013

              $149 - $189 per night (USD)
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              2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
              Sleeps 5

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