Vacation Rentals by Owner

Loved it!

Guest: PMac (Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/11/12 Review Submitted: 05/23/12

Our stay was for only two nights, but we had a marvelous time. The pictures of the property don't do it justice. Sitting out on the porch and looking at the scenery was fantastic. We were on Orcas island for a wedding so the house served as a meeting place for the family. There was comfortable space for all of us to visit. Thank you for sharing your home. We hope to return to your beautiful island soon. I think our only difficulty was in that we wished check in time was earlier and check ou time a little later.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Enjoyed the Fire Pit and Badminton Court

Guest: Amy
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

"We had a great time, and the house worked out very well. We especially enjoyed the fire pit, and badminton court."

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"Had a Blast on Orcas Island!"

Guest: Noel
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

"Had a great time at Cedar Field. The place was perfect, very spacious and had everything we needed. It was also very private. The guests were very impressed. Had a blast on Orcas island. The wedding was perfect, weather was sunny, ambience was intimate and just beautiful. It was more than what we expected. Thanks for all your support, thinking of returning someday. Will surely recommend your place."

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Will Definitely Return

Guest: Liz
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

"Thanks. We had a fabulous time at Cedar Field! The kids absolutely loved playing in the field (they wrote you a note in the book!) and the house was so comfortable for all of us. We loved your home and will definitely return!"

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Very Relaxing Stay!

Guest: Walter
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

Hi, Jesse - We very much enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting and very relaxing!

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Guest: renter (oregon)
Date of Stay: 04/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/08/11

Place was beautiful!! Both TV's did not work, (all 8 of us tried to figure it out and failed.) Watched movies and played games instead. Wireless worked really well, just at bit slow. Nice little fenced in yard if you have small pets. Did not like having to take your garbage home with us. Still, was a great week-end.

Owner response:Thanks for the positive review. Sounds as though it would be a good idea to have a quick reference guide at both televisions for easy operation. Glad you had an enjoyable time at Cedar Field.

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Guest: Anne R.
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/11

"Dear Jesse, Our family had a fabulous week. Thank you for providing a vacation house where we could all be together. In a couple years we would like to do it again."

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Guest: Arjun S.
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

"We had a great time at Cedar Field Vacation house on Saturday. It was a really short stay and we really wished we had stayed longer. It was a real good vacation and we really look forward to doing this again in the future. I’d probably mail you in a while about reservation for next year. The kitchens, fire pit, volley ball courts, indoor games, clean bed and bathrooms were all perfect and all our families really enjoyed the experience. There were hardly anything to complain about as everything was there right where we wanted it. If anything, I’d say we had a little trouble figuring out how the heater worked and it got a bit toasty in the night as the default settings heated up the place to over 75. Didn’t realize there was a time zone aspect to it until next day morning."

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Excellent week at Cedar House

Guest: Sara (Bethesda, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

We enjoyed the house and our trip to Orcas Island! The house worked out well for our extended family (5 adults and 2 kids)...we enjoyed the decks, garden, horseshoes and wonderful views. Also, it was a treat to watch the pair of bald eagles each day. My husband and I did a short kayak trip with Shearwater and had a great experience. We ordered organic produce from John Stewart, Maple Rock Farm and all was awesome....a great treat for a family of mostly vegetarians. THANKS again for a wonderful vacation home!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Clean, Comfortable

Guest: OHSU Group (Portland, OR )
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/17/10

We enjoyed our visit at Orcas Island and your lovely vacation home was a part of our great experience. We've already started thinking about our next visit. Thank you.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Guest: Sara Pape-Salmon
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

Hi Jesse, We had a wonderful stay at your vacation home. Thank you so much. It suited our needs perfectly for the weekend for our group of 10. We all very much enjoyed the island, the ultra-marathon event, and your home was so comfortable and well appointed. I hope you found everything in order as per your check-out instructions. With regards, Sara Pape-Salmon Our group is already cooking-up ideas for a return trip to Orcas to explore more of your beautiful island.

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Great Place to Stay!

Guest: Mscnb (mercer island)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10 Review Submitted: 02/16/10

Hi Jesse, I didn't have chance to write in the book - yes, we loved your place! Clean, spacious and very peaceful out there in the field. Thanks so much for everything.

Owner response:Thanks! It is a relaxing location to get away from it all!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners.

Guest: Ellen Holub
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/10

Hi Jesse, We had such a great time at Cedar Field! So beautiful and relaxing--thank you! We did have difficulty finding the driveway when we arrived in the dark, so perhaps a reflector on the address post or a sign closer to the road would be helpful? Thanks so much, and we look forward to the next time. Ellen Holub Property Owner Note: "Thanks for the suggestion. I'll do that."

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Guest: Pam S.
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

"Hi Jesse! It's a fabulous place! Deer greeted us every day, and the place was spacious enough that we could all gather - or not - as our mood dictated! And we couldn't have asked for better weather. All the best to you! Pam"

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Guest: Rachel Hart
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

"Hi Jesse- We had a great time! It was the perfect getaway! Thank you! We would reccomend this home to others. Warm Regards, Rachel"

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Guest: The Vaughts
Date of Stay: 09/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

"Thanks for a great accommodation for our family. We loved exploring the island and it was great to be able to stay all together in a beautiful location. Your house is wonderful and I actually preferred that it was inland. We saw some great wildlife. Thanks, The Vaughts"

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Guest: Lori Ghiglia
Date of Stay: 09/06/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

"Dear Jesse, This was one wonderful end-of-summer vacation! We enjoyed biking on Lopez - 35 miles - Yeah! Crabbing on Orcas, and just exploring the beauty of the islands. We had great times around the campfire as well. The size of your home was perfect for our group of 14. Thanks for the use of such a great place and the part it played in making such a memorable vacation. Again, your home is so wonderful and the location just perfect - thank you for making it available! If we ever need a place to stay again on Orcas - I'll be booking with you! With gratitude, The Ghiglia, Griffith, and Bowe Families"

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Guest: Dave Chong
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/09

"Our family all had a very nice time at the Cedar Field house. We appreciated the spacious house large enough to accommodate a large family. With 2 kitchens, and five bedrooms, we were all able to stay together for a fun time. We definitely recommend this place for family get-togethers." - Dave Chong

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Guest: The Taylor/Abas Family
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/16/09

"Mr. McNeil, Today we are celebrating the birthday of one of our party and we can't imagine a more beautiful spot to make merry. You have taken care of all our needs, and we are grateful for all the services provided. We have seen rabbits and deer, and enjoyed hiking on Mountain Lake loop and up Mt. Constitution. It is an incredibly tranquil part of the world, which will draw us back in years to come. Thank you from all of us. The Taylor/Abas Family from Seattle, Berkeley and St. Paul, MN"

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Guest: Amanda Elson
Date of Stay: 08/16/09 Review Submitted: 08/15/09

"This place is gorgeous (the photos on the web do not do it justice). The house easily and comfortably fits 10 adults. It was clean, and the beds were comfortable. I would highly recommend this place. A wonderful base from which to explore the beautiful san juan islands!" -Amanda Elson, Baltimore, MD

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Wonderful Orcas Island rental

Guest: snicken3 (baltimore, md)
Date of Stay: 08/06/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

This place is gorgeous (the photos on the web do not do it justice). The house easily and comfortably fits 10 adults. It was clean, and the beds were comfortable. I would highly recommend this place. A wonderful base from which to explore the beautiful san juan islands!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Joy Zahl
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/19/09

"I wanted to say thank you for a very nice visit to your house and Orcas Island. What a beautiful setting and we loved the island and the various activities. It was fun to hike on Mt. Constitution, visit the farmer's market on Saturday, go out on a whale watching boat, rent kayaks and paddle in the bay, and just eat and visit. We really appreciated the atmosphere of the island and friendliness of the people." -Joy Zahl, Spokane, WA

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Guest: Cindi Gould
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/09

"Everything was great at the house and worked well for our family of varied ages. You took care of all our our needs including cribs, gates, games, and best of all – two kitchens! I certainly appreciate everything you offered to us and thank you for such a good experience."

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Guest: Josh Borthwick
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

"Thank you for the fantastic accommodations. The island is majestic, the house is lovely, and the location is beautiful. Between the house and the island itself, along with the sea kayaking, fishing, and sunset from Mt. Constitution, it was the perfect weekend - especially for an east coaster. Many Thanks! -Josh Borthwick, Ithaca, NY

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Guest: Judy Shinn (The Dalles, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

This place was awesome! I wanted a group of people to spend my 50th birthday with me and I wanted to be on Orcas Island. Cedarfield allowed people to have their own space as well as joining together for meals and food prepartion. The quiet serene setting allowed tons of relaxtation. I will definately rent this home again.

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Guest: Susan Ford
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

Hi Jesse We had a great time at the Cedar Field House! It was the perfect place for our wedding rehearsal dinner and a great place for family and friends to stay for our wedding. The guests loved staying there and enjoyed the beauty of the surrounding area. It was very family friendly and everyone had a wonderful time! Thank you Jesse for opening up your home to us and our family! We will highly recommend your house to friends as a wonderful place to stay on Orcas Island. Sincerely, Susan Mini (actually now it is Susan Ford! :-)

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Guest: Raquel Rodillo
Date of Stay: 06/05/09 Review Submitted: 06/04/09

Hi Jesse, My family and I enjoyed the stay in your vacation house. We like the view and the playground for the kids. We actually took a lot of pictures. Thank you.... Raquel

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Guest: Wendy Anderson
Date of Stay: 05/30/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

"Everything at the house was great for our group. It was so nice to be able to spread out and have plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to be alone, hang out in small groups, or all be together all at once."

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Guest: Jan Larsen
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/17/09

Jesse, We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Cedar Field. Each of our grown kids had a room to themselves; which allowed us to be together yet have our private space. We also liked the layout of the house and how well the kitchen was stocked with dishes, pans, etc. Our sons enjoyed the deep soaking tub after a day of hiking. The location was so peaceful and quiet, and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the deer, rabbits, eagles and hearing the frogs on the pond each evening. Our family enjoyed playing horseshoes, lounging on the patio and decks in the evening as well as being able to BBQ outdoors. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with us. Jan Larsen

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Great Time

Guest: Keith & Jan (Kaysville, Utah)
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Cedar Field. Each of our grown kids had a room to themselves; which allowed us to be together yet have our private space. We also liked the layout of the house and how well the kitchen was stocked with dishes, pans, etc. Our sons enjoyed the deep soaking tub after a day of hiking. The location was so peaceful and quiet, and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the deer, rabbits, eagles and hearing the frogs on the pond each evening. Our family enjoyed playing horseshoes, lounging on the patio and decks in the evening as well as being able to BBQ outdoors. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Mgehan Wagner
Date of Stay: 04/16/09 Review Submitted: 04/15/09

Jesse, We had a FANTASTIC time. Your house, location and surrounding property were amazing. The house itself held our group of 10 perfectly, we had enough room to sleep as well as to sit and connect as friends. The kitchen was fully equipped, so we were able to make huge family-style meals and everyone was able to just relax amongst the beautiful scenery. We found the house to be a great fit for us, and the fact that it was well equipped with everything made our weekend flawless! The weather was beautiful for April (we were expected rainy skies) so we were able to sit outside and even make a great bonfire at night. Thank you, Thank you, thank you! The Cedar Field House was the perfect setting for our mini-reunion and allowed us to not worry about the logistics, and just relax and re-connect as a group. We definitely plan on coming back next year - in fact, everyone kept raving about the house and telling me that I HAD to get it again next year. Most likely it will be the same time of year - late March or early April. Thanks again for everything! -Meghan Wagner

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Fantastic house and Great location!

Guest: Ireland10 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/09

We had a FANTASTIC time. Your house, location and surrounding property were amazing. The house itself held our group of 10 perfectly, we had enough room to sleep as well as to sit and connect as friends. The kitchen was fully equipped, so we were able to make huge family-style meals and everyone was able to just relax amongst the beautiful scenery. We found the house to be a great fit for us, and the fact that it was well equipped with everything made our weekend flawless! The weather was beautiful for April (we were expecting rainy skies) so we sat outside and even made a great bonfire at night. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The Cedar Field House was the perfect setting for our mini-reunion and allowed us to not stress about any logistics, and rather just focus and relax and re-connect as a group. We definitely plan on coming back next year - in fact, everyone kept raving about the house and telling me that I HAD to get it again next year!!! See you in 2010.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

Guest: Laura White
Date of Stay: 09/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/26/08

we had a wonderful time staying at the cedar field house. what a great spot! thanks again Laura White

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Guest: Diane Gates
Date of Stay: 08/19/08 Review Submitted: 08/18/08

"Hi Jesse, We just got home from our great vacation! We had such a good time! Beautiful area, plenty of room, lots of privacy - - didn't disturb anyone with our laughing! The house accommodated all of us so nicely. Thanks so much! PS Also - thanks for the info about crabbing. We caught enough to make a great crab salad!"

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Guest: John O'Brien
Date of Stay: 08/07/08 Review Submitted: 08/06/08

"We had a great time. The weather was perfect and the house is in a fantastic location, it felt like there was no one else around us. Definitely a great spot, we loved sitting out on the deck after the sun went behind the mountain. Thanks again."

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Guest: Tom Jacob
Date of Stay: 08/04/08 Review Submitted: 08/03/08

"Jesse, We had a terrific time - the house turned out to be a great match for our needs -- ended up using all the bedrooms and being very comfortable. The deck is fabulous. Don't know if you did the work on that yourself, but it was great and a great relief that it was so child-friendly. Also appreciated the mowed field with volleyball and badminton - note that the volleyball got a workout and cover began to split along one seam -- cloth cover is great on hands but may not last. Did not use fire pit, as fire-danger was high. Weather cooperated on all but one day - that happened to be the day I elected to take a whale-watch cruise. No problem for me - enjoyed cruise regardless, and got me out of house. Everyone else was happy to have a day of inside stuff - thanks again for all the family-stuff there. The dogs absolutely loved being out there - spent most of their time on the deck or out on the grass around the yard -- absolutely terrific for family-dog combination -- very much appreciated! Thank you again for your help and for making this great place available! Tom"

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Guest: Michael Epstein
Date of Stay: 07/10/08 Review Submitted: 07/09/08

"...the landscaping in front of the house is beautiful."

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Guest: Peter Weiss
Date of Stay: 07/08/08 Review Submitted: 07/07/08

"...the kids liked running around outside and we enjoyed the quiet of the surroundings. The house was also in a very convenient location." -Peter Weiss, Seattle, WA

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