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Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

Tucked away on the side of Turtleback Mountain.

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Eastsound, WA

Turtleback Mountain
‪6 min walk‬
Orcas Island Golf Course
‪8 min drive‬
Cascade Lake
‪21 min drive‬
Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

Go back in time on our quintessential island farm: sweet accommodations, garden at your doorstep, pond with kayaks and canoe, and complete tranquility and privacy. This charming cottage has all amenities in a pastoral setting; the perfect secluded hub for your island adventures, equally well-suited for a family vacation or romantic get-away. Tucked away in a valley below our main house, it is adjacent to our garden with produce for your table. Feel free to stroll to the bluff for views of West Sound, or take the canoe and kayaks for a spin. Fall asleep to the lullaby frog chorus. With the pond and plethora of beautiful vegetation, our 25 acre farm has become a bird sanctuary, with hundreds of species throughout the seasons. This one bedroom plus loft apartment is well-appointed with quality furnishings. Queen bed in the bedroom, two twins in the loft above (accessible by beefy ladder with security gate at the top), and full sized leather sofa bed in the living room. Can sleep 5-6 cozily. Full kitchen, propane barbecue, flatscreen and blue-ray player for entertainment (no cable or satellite), wireless internet connection, and warmth from the propane heating stove. AND our 25 acre farm adjoins Turtleback Mountain Preserve! This island treasure has amazing hikes which vary from old forested areas to phenomenal vistas of neighboring islands and beyond. We are located just five miles from the ferry, five miles from the main village of Eastsound, and a mere 1 1/2 miles from the waters at West Sound, including a marina and private dock for moorage. SJC Permit #00PR0V77. MARCH 2020 UPDATE: due to Corona Virus concerns we're offering a full refund in the event cancellations are necessary. Please note that we thoroughly disinfect the cottage between guests.

Keywords: apartment, condominium, bungalow, cottage, barn, farm

Property manager

Susan Gudgell

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This is the perfect place for kids!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well-behaved, keep off furniture, no roaming.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be courteous of neighbors. No loud noise 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Tidying up upon departure is very helpful to us. Please strip beds, run dishwasher, and leave things as you found them.

Pets are not allowed on furniture and especially on bed quilts. Please do not leave them unattended on the property unless crated.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Port Stanley Schoolhouse and Mt. Constitution. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

Turtleback Mountain - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
West Sound Marina - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Orcas Island Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Eastsound Beaches - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Cascade Lake - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

Westsound, WA (WSX) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Country Corner - ‬12 min drive
‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬10 min drive
‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬10 min drive
‪Lower Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm located?

This family-friendly Eastsound cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Turtleback Mountain and West Sound Marina. Darvill's Bookstore and Eastsound Beaches are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aisling Q.

27 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene & comfy

I had a wonderful stay at the cottage! The setting was exactly what I hoped for and the cottage itself was beautiful. Everything was spotlessly clean, private and quiet- and the gas fireplace was perfect. It was a very short drive to get anywhere I needed to go in town. I can’t wait to book another stay sometime soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

george k.

23 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Cottage

Quiet cottage tucked in the woods !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

25 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special place on Orcas

Spent a lovely few days in the dragonfly barn. It was perfect!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

12 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Cottage Stay

We enjoyed our 5 days at this adorable barn cottage nestled below turtleback. The location is quiet and beautiful, the perfect little work retreat.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann C.

3 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful woodsy cottage

This is where you want to stay on orcas Island. Centrally located and secluded. Easy to get to and the accommodations in the cottage are spectacular. Everything you need in the kitchen to make a nice meal. The garden provided us with an onion and celery. A really nice treat.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

8 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break quick trip

The cabin was perfect for our small family and 2 dogs. Everything worked out well, the cabin was clean and the location was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliot B.

11 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

The cottage is just as described. Well appointed kitchen and the rest of the cottage was comfortable as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally peaceful and charming

So quiet and lovely. Hummingbirds and flowers. Wonderful front porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

19 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic cottage in a barn

Our family had a great stay at Dragonfly Farm. The cottage in the barn was very cute and comfortable. The kids loved paddling around in the kayaks and seeing the frogs and dragonflies on the pond. The garden was beautiful, and we harvested some kale and snap peas for dinner. The host was very responsive. We'll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jay B.

5 Oct, 2018

Wonderful cottage overlooking a small garden

Really nice, with a great little garden. We picked fresh tomatoes and strawberries and chard for part of our breakfasts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary E., Bozeman

21 Feb, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we had time to stay longer!

We stayed at the cottage-in-the-Barn for a couple nights with two college age kids and dogs. We loved the quiet setting and found it to be a great base for exploring Eastsound and other parts of the island. The cottage was clean and light and charming. It was beautiful in late winter but with the gardens and greenhouse, it must be wonderful in spring and summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

29 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice nook for a visit, not built as a real residence. Loft with two beds we didn't use, master was roomy. Excellent place to base for a visit to Orcas island, has everything you need for a relaxing night or day.

10/10 Excellent

José

5 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Fully equipped cottage with convenient access to both Eastsound area and the ferry terminal area. We found it easy to prepare a few meals with the full kitchen or go out when desired. Mid-vacay laundry “at-home” was also a plus. My only quibble was soft water at meh water pressure in shower made rinsing slightly more lengthy. I almost hesitate to bring it up bc it was otherwise a highlight of our Pac NW vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

30 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot for a perfect fall weekend

This place is cozy and truly felt like home-away-from-home. The ladder to the loft is steep, the kitchen small, but it's a lovely spot for a small cozy group and perfect for our family trip. We had a fantastic time on the island and using the cottage in the barn as our homebase - enjoying the fresh veggies from the garden, the fireplace, cooking fresh crab in the kitchen, walking the grounds - couldn't have been more lovely. Things are well designed and appointed. Beds comfortable, and communication with the host was easy and quick. We'll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin A.

8 May, 2019

Wonderful Stay

This is our second time at Dragon Fly Farm. It was relaxing and tranquil. We went canoeing on the pond in the afternoon. Had several great meals with local farm produce and fish. All the pans, kitchenware, glasses and utensils were provided and of good quality - only the wine opener needs to be upgraded. Linens, pillows and bath towels were beautiful and plentiful. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris e.

7 Jun, 2013

Fun weekend Getaway

We went to Orcas for a quick weekend getaway, and brought our two small dogs with us. The owners are super easy to work with, and communication was great prior to the stay as well. The cottage is on the farm and felt very secluded, however it is a quick 10 minute drive into Eastsound town for food and shops. The location was perfect. We did some hiking on nearby Turtleback mountain and also in Moran state park on the other side of the island. We loved the personal touches of this cottage. Most every detail was thought of, including a fluorescent lantern for taking the pups out at night. I will say that you need an electrical engineering degree from MIT to figure out the lightswitches in the cottage (we never did find out what most of them did or how to turn on the sink disposal). We are already planning our return visit. Thanks for a fun weekend getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

21 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, peaceful getaway

This is a beautiful, peaceful gated property that has a pond with kayaks, TONS of dragonflies (at least there were 2 weeks ago, when we went), and everything you need for cooking at the property except they were out of black pepper. :) We had only a weekend stay, but I genuinely enjoyed our time there and would love to spend some longer time there. The owner's house is on the property, hidden behind trees up the hill, so you really feel you have the run of the area around the cottage. One note: not wheelchair accessible and would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues, as there are sort of large rocks in a slight incline that function as stairs, but nothing you can roll luggage over. Also, the ladder to the loft area is very steep - wouldn't be good for small children. We were adults and able to manage just fine, however. It's super cozy, too! There's even games, some movies, and books to read for a rainy day. We enjoyed cooking our dinners at home each night instead of jockeying for a dinner reservation, which pretty much none of the local places have available anyway, in my last several visits to the island. Basically, if you don't book ahead of time, only bars are available, which was not our scene. There's a nice grocery store in Eastsound that has high quality food, including bulk food section, and is much cheaper than eating out! We found it's easier to eat out on the island without a reservation during breakfast/lunch. Hope this helps!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott Y.

1 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

4 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lill B., Woodland, CA

18 Apr, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orcas Island

Very private property. Comfortable beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

15 Feb, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Long Weekend

I wanted to see Orcas Island during the winter when it is colder and darker. This little cabin was snug and perfectly situated for us since we had been before and were familiar with the general layout of the island. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

9 Sept, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Getaway!

Whenever we go on vacation I usually CANNOT wait to get up and explore the town on the first day. Not this time.....I was perfectly happy sitting by the beautiful garden drinking my coffee and watching the butterflies and hummingbirds while my kids and dog explored the property. This place is truly special.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

15 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful inside and out!

Cozy, cute space. Everything you could need. Beautiful farm, garden, and pond. Serene setting!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

22 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!!!

Just like a picture! Darling house, garden, chickens, pond. Clean, cute, comfortable. There was everything we needed. We loved it, loved the island, and hope to come back. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elly S.

11 Jun, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely delightful

Great base to explore the west side of Orcas. We spent plenty of time just relaxing in the yard, visiting the chickens, and reading on the couch. Some comfort with heights is useful for those staying in the loft - the ladder is super sturdy and it’s very cozy once you’re up there. Great interactions with the host. Very worth the visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Gudgell

We are long time Orcas Islanders -- Wally grew up on Orcas and Susan was drawn here because of summers with her grandparents on nearby Samish Island. The natural beauty was our initial attraction in building a life here, but the wonderful community of eclectic neighbors have kept us here. It has been a great place to raise our family.

Why they chose this property

We both have long family histories in the islands. We heard about this property 25+ years ago, tucked away on Turtleback Mountain, and came to take a look. Standing on the bluff, looking at West Sound to the south, and the moonrise over Mt. Woolard to the east, we said, "this is where we want to spend the rest of our lives." Pure magic.

What makes this property unique

Experience serenity here on the farm, taking walks to view lovely vistas, gathering your salad from the garden, breakfast from the chicken coop, and paddling around the pond. For your adventures, this is centrally located on Orcas Island, close to the ferry, close to Eastsound, and just minutes from Turtleback Mountain Preserve. Less than 15 miles from historic Rosario Resort and Moran State Park.