Location: Eastsound, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands, Northwest & Islands, Washington State, USA (4 miles from Eastsound)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Aurora House is a wonderful northwest style solid cedar home with soaring ceiling and a wall of windows. End of a country road privacy guarantees a quiet, relaxing vacation. A huge deck with a gas BBQ and 8 person hot tub look out over the ocean. The deck is also a great spot to view deer, otter, sea lions and eagles. One lot away you will find a serene park with a trail and steps leading to a peaceful cove beach.
Both the downstairs bedroom and the loft master bedroom have queen beds and a stunning water view. The third bedroom features a bunk bed with double and single beds. We offer free wi-fi for your laptop and plenty of movies and books. We also provide a playpen, toys and videos for the youngsters. Pets are considered with an additional deposit.
We are 4.5 miles from Eastsound and 8.3 miles from Moran State Park with its many trails, lakes and Mount Constitution. Mountain Lake and Cascade Lake offer fishermen the opportunity for catching rainbow and cutthroat trout, kokane and bass. You can also book an ocean charter for silver salmon fishing. Favorite activities are kayaking, biking, hiking and golf. Be sure to take a whale watching trip or board the inter-island ferry to the scenic and historic town of Friday Harbor or one of the other nearby islands. Another ferry can take you to Vancouver Island where you can catch a bus to the charming city of Victoria.
Bike and kayak rentals are available in the village or at the ferry landing. Well marked and scenic island hikes range from easy loop trails to all day strenuous mountain climbs. The village offers shopping, movies, a playhouse, and many fine restaurants.
Just bring your clothes and groceries; everything else is provided for you. Spend your holidays in one of the most beautiful spots in the world. We know you will have a great time!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed : Lower bed is double size, top bed is twin
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Play-pen can be used as crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : 100 movies
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High season (June 30 to Sept 8) 1 week minimum, Sat-Sat only $1990/week
Off season (May 26-June 29, Sept 8-30 & holidays)$375 night(3 nt min)$1690/wk
Quiet season (Oct-May 25 excl.holidays)$295 night(3 night min)$1490/wk
Rates do not include the refundable security deposit or 9.8% taxes.
Pets, if accepted, are an additional $10 per night each.
Contact us for monthly rates (only available during quiet season)
MAXIMUM OF 6 PERSONS INCLUDING CHILDREN
JUNE SPECIAL !!! BOOK AT THE NIGHTLY RATE AND RECEIVE 30% OFF YOUR 4TH NIGHT
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Hot tub - Orcas Island Vacation Home with Ocean Views
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- Exterior - Orcas Island Vacation Home with Ocean Views
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- Community Beach - Orcas Island Vacation Home with Ocean Views
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- Path from Bedroom
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- Living Room
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- Loft Bedroom
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- Water front bedroom
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- Third Bedroom
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- Kitchen
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- Deck Dining
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- Vu of Mt Baker from driveway
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- View from the Street
Traveler Reviews (7)
Nice House; poor use of space
Guest: Kathleen & Alan
(Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
Since we rely upon reviews in making our choices, we thought we should contribute one. This house is close to the descriptions on the site and that of other guests. Our grandson enjoyed the toys, games and video. The house was clean. The owners were easy to deal with, but pay pal or credit cards would have been an easier way to make payment. There is a water view, but trees would need to be cut for a Mt. Baker view (which is implied by the photo). It was a bit further from Eastsound and the rest of the island that we would have wished. The biggest problem is the floor plan. The loft bedroom is the master and is large(also not obvious from the photos). The children's and guest bedrooms are down stairs and are very small. If you want a big bedroom, you have to climb the stairs to use it. It is completely open to the rest of the house due to the A frame design. The only private spaces are the two smallest bedrooms which have doors. The rest of the house is completely open and you can hear all sound from all rooms. They ask that you not move furniture so we basically were restricted to the use of the DR table for a desk and the small sitting room (with no view) for video/tv which you could hear from everywhere. I suppose this would all work for some families, but it didn't work for us for the reasons stated. VRBO should provide basic floor plans and any restrictions the owners are applying to use.
Owner response:Thanks for writing a review. Ours is a Lindal prow home with an open floor plan that takes full advantage of the big ocean views and we think our photos reflect this. We try to be as accurate as we can in our description and so we would like to clarify the points our guests brought up. The home is 4.5 miles from town and at the end of the road. The loft is open, with a desk area in front and bedroom behind. Although you can not see into the bedroom from downstairs, you can hear noise. It is such a drop dead view that we don't have the heart to close it off. Mt. Baker can not be seen from inside the house and we have no plans to cut trees down. The Mt. Baker photo was taken from the yard where we drive in. We regret that our description was not as clear as it could be. Hope this helps our future guests!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Enchanting
Guest: Tad
(Salt Lake City, Utah, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
Beautiful, comfortable, spacious home in an ideal location. If you are looking for seclusion, tranquility, and beauty, this is the place. This home looks out over the water, and offers an ever-changing visual feast with beautiful sunrises every morning. The home is clean, well maintained, very spacious, comfortably furnished with modern features, and many nice touches. It is architecturally enchanting with wood features, vaulted ceilings, and lots of big windows facing the water. The deck, BBQ, and especially the spa are very special features. The close-by park, and sea overlook is serene and enchanting. Orcas Island has many activities to offer and locations to visit. Eastsound is only minutes away by car where you find grocery stores, restaurants, and other shops. Anita and Conrad were very easy to work with, and were very responsive by email and over the phone. We had a great time in these accommodations, and only wish we could have stayed longer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Restful Week on the island
Guest: Chris
(Kelso, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
My parents met my husband and I for the week of 8/22-29. Our daughter flew into the little Eastsound airport mid-week. The house was beautiful. All we wanted to do was sit and look at the view. It was AMAZING!!! We saw all kinds of wildlife including 3 whales. The kitchen had just about everything I needed to cook all our meals. The hot tub was great. The rocky beach was a short steep downhill walk away. It was too beautiful! It was convenient to the state park and Eastsound. There were movies, music, games and books if you could tear your eyes away from the view. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The rest of our family is now begging us to reserve it for next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Fabulous Aurora House
Guest: C & B
(N. Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/09/10
Review Submitted: 07/16/10
We were fortunate to find Aurora House for rental for 6 weeks this May and June....The owners are so concerned with preparing the house and property for full enjoyment by renters, it is apparent in the kitchen equipment, the comfort and beauty of the house, landscape--and response to any needs. We loved it so, and hated to leave. The view of the strait, Mt. Baker, sea life including orcas, harbor porpoises, resident bald eagles--was relaxing and restful. The sunrises were spectacular enough to urge us out of bed early to see them....and sitting in the hot tub in the evening, seeing the clouds move off of Mt. Baker, was better than any wine. Yet, it is just a scenic drive away from Eastsound and all the offerings there, like Farmer's Market, Black Dog Produce Farm, Allium restaurant, Mia's for breakfast....the Orcas center offers a lot, and the Lambiel art gallery is without parallel, and very near the property. I recommend this property very highly; the listing is accurate, photos excellent, the property is meticulously maintained, owners supremely helpful, neighbors wonderful. Can't wait to go back! Carol and Bob
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Guest: Mark Lish
(Dallas, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09
Review Submitted: 07/30/09
This place is even more beautiful than the pictures on VBRO! The house was as wonderful as the view off the back deck. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on Orcas Island and could not have been more pleased with the accomodations. Our thanks to Anita and Conrad for allowing us the use of their wonderful house.
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