A beautiful, peaceful retreat

Guest: Rachel (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/16/12

My family (2 adults, 9-year-old, and dog) spent 4 very happy days here in late December. For us, the house was perfect! The gorgeous view sets the tone - but in addition, a wonderful layout, generously-stocked kitchen, enclosed dog run, and fantastic selection of movies, puzzles etc made us all feel welcome, and enabled us to fully relax and recharge. The proximity to Moran State Park is also fantastic! We enjoyed several spectacular hikes, easily accessible from the house. The owners were wonderful to deal with, even following through to locate and return a small and seemingly-insignificant item we had left. The house is perfectly clean and well-maintained. Overall, this place is a gem!

Owner response:Hello Rachel, We are very happy your family enjoyed your vacation at our home!! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We hope to hear from you again. Thanks, Rick & Alexandra

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Pure Bliss

Guest: Gail (Escondido, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

Our stay in this home was comfortable, relaxing, and quiet - exactly what we had been looking for. The home is beautiful and very clean, with a view of the sound that's out of this world. Several deer and a bald eagle highlighted our visits to the yard and deck, and we loved watching the ferries, sailboats, and water planes come and go in the distance. The owners are extremely nice, and even granted us a special request that made our stay an even better experience. I would recommend a getaway to this home to anyone!

Owner response:Hello Gail, Thank you for your kind words!! Our guest's enjoyment and satisfaction is very important to us and we are very happy both of you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We hope to hear from you again. In the meantime enjoy the rest of your Summer. Thanks again. Rick & Alexandra

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Beautiful in Every Sense

Guest: pdxboater (St Helens, Or)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

First off I have to agree with all the reviews that state "the pictures do not do this home justice". My wife and I rented this home with my brother and his wife for just a weekend get away. We were all so pleasantly surprised how spacious, cozy and beautiful this home is. The home has wi-fi, phone, and satellite tv, all amenities we chose not use but rather enjoy the quiet and the expansive views. Our Chow Chow Milo LOVED sitting on the porch and taking in the sounds of the wildlife and the feeling the cool breeze. The owners are completely down to earth and quite possibly the easiest and kindest I have dealt with in the many years of vacation rentals. I HIGHLY recommend taking advantage of this truly hidden gem on Orcas Island.

Owner response:Hello Jeremy and Rita, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!! We are very happy you enjoyed your weekend getaway and that Milo enjoyed his time up there as well. We try our best to make our house a comfortable vacation home and we look forward to your possibly staying again. Rick & Alex

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Thanksgiving on Orcas

Guest: LC2617 (Tacoma, Washington)
Date of Stay: 11/25/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

My husband and I rented this property with another couple and spent the Thanksgiving holiday there. It was an amazing home and I would recommend it to anyone. The photos of the home show it off well, although I must say that the views and the property are even more beautiful in person. We arrived there in the dark on Thursday evening so we were unsure what to expect in the morning, and woke up to a gorgeous sunrise over East Sound. Very beautiful. We had two dogs with us - a border collie and a German Shepherd - and they loved the home as well. The dog run is great if you have dogs and there are plenty of dog friendly hikes all over the island. We enjoyed exploring Moran State Park, which is practically right next door to this home, and the Turtleback Mountain trails. The home was very clean and had all the amenities you could need. Trust me....we made Thanksgiving dinner here and the kitchen is very well stocked! The little town of East Sound is close and had some nice restaurants and shops. We had the most wonderful time and would definitely consider renting this home again. Thank you for a great Thanksgiving vacation!!!!

Owner response:Hello Laura, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad you had an enjoyable holiday and that your two dogs had fun too!! Thanks again, Rick and Alexandra

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful ocean views

Guest: Jacquey (Calgary,AB Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

Stayed for four nights beginning of October. Had a great stay. Loved that everything was on one floor!!Well equipped kitchen. Lovely view of ocean & a deck for spending many hours. The dogs loved the yard & the deck for "watching things that dogs watch"!! Loved the accessibility to hikes; very short drive of 5 min. or less. Nice walk around the Lake. Hope to return next fall!!

Owner response:Thank you Jacquey for your kind words. We look forward to having you stay with us again next year. Rick & Alexandra

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Amazing House!

Guest: Amanda (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

We had such a great time at this house. We were traveling as 2 families and this house was perfect. The view was amazing and the house was perfectly set up. We were traveling with two small children, 7 months and 14 months old, so we needed a comfortable house to hang out in when they were napping and off to their early bedtimes. There were games and toys in on of the bedrooms for entertainment, which was great because we forgot to bring them. We were close to a great trail and hiked around the lake. The town was only about 15 minutes away and had lots of great little shops. The owner was very friendly and even provided us with a great list of shops, entertainment and restaurants. I would highly recommend this property to anyone and hope to go back one day.

Owner response:Hello Amanda- THANK YOU for your kind and thoughtful comments!! We try our best to make our house a wonderful place for our valued guests. We look forward to hearing from you again!!

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Perfect!

Guest: Betto (Columbus Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/28/05 Review Submitted: 06/13/10

The view was spectacular and the house so beautifully decorated. We appreciated the cleanliness of everything and the comfortable beds. The open floor plan of the house made it great for family fun.

Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children.

Guest: Earl & Jan (Surrey, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/17/09 Review Submitted: 11/17/09

We just got home this evening from Orcas but I wanted to take a minute to send a very sincere thank you for allowing us to rent your house on Orcas Island. WOW - what beautiful home - it is truly a 5 star home in every aspect - from the outstanding detail to attention - to the large and functional rooms to the amazing view. We totally enjoyed our stay and had a great and very relaxing time. Your home is nicer than most 5 star hotels and was warm and inviting. You have done a great job in decorating and giving it that very warm - "homey" feel. We were very fortunate to have nice sunny weather for our stay and enjoyed touring the island. Our dogs loved the great dog run - what a nice way to have it enclosed and attached to the deck. I took them on two large walks every day and they just loved the island. Hopefully - we can rent your place again in the future. Once again - you have a beautiful home and our sincere thanks in letting us rent and enjoy it. Sincerely Earl & Jan Kosty Surrey, BC Canada

Owner response:Hello Earl & Jan- Your thoughful comments meant the world to us!! Thank you!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We spent a fantastic week in Orcas the 1st week of June and this house worked out great. We were traveling with our dog and 1 year old daughter and the house was perfectly accomodating for a family. The house is modern, clean, has tasteful furnishings, and an absolutely spectacular view. We've used VRBO a number of times and this is the best value we've seen hands down. We would love to come back and would definitely stay here on our next visit to Orcas.

Owner response:Thanks very much for your remarks and for staying at our house. We are glad you had a nice time and look forward to your staying here again!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/19/09

We could not have been more thrilled when we walked in the front door. The home is beautiful and extremely comfortable. You can't begin to prepare yourself for the amazing view that awaits you from the living room, dining room and back deck. We just loved hanging out in the home, playing games & watching movies (it was spring break & the weather was cool & overcast but that didn't deter us one bit....we still loved it!) Everything you could possibly need was there....games, movies, books, soft linens, dishes, cookware. Truly, what a wonderful place to spend a vacation. We can't wait to come back!

Owner response:Your thoughtful comments are MUCH APPRECIATED!! We look forward to your return.

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