Located in Eastsound, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Orcas Island Golf Course and Mt. Constitution are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moran State Park and Turtleback Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Orcas Island Historical Museum - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
Cascade Lake - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
Orcas Island Artworks - 24 min drive - 17.4 km
Doe Bay Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
The Sugar Shack - 9 min drive
Blackfish Cafe - 13 min drive
Island Hoppin Brewery - 5 min drive
The Lower Tavern - 5 min drive
SQUEEZERS - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome on Oct 25, 2026 start from $369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome located?
This family-friendly Eastsound vacation home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of North Beach, Crescent Beach, and Orcas Island Historical Museum. Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We had a wonderful stay! The place was very clean, super comfortable for a family. You can't beat the location, quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes from downtown Eastsound, making it easy to pop in for meals and shopping or head out to explore the island. Highly recommend for anyone traveling with a pet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you and your family enjoyed the home and your stay! It was my pleasure to host you and you are most welcome anytime!
House was very well furnished, the garden was beautiful and the location couldn’t have been better. I had excellent communication with the host. Would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay! It was my pleasure hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back, anytime.
Great location near Eastsound with comfortable beds and a good setup for a family and grandparents. We enjoyed the pickleball courts and nearby beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed the home and all the lovely amenities. It was a joy hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
This is a great home with a great host. The house is very clean and well stocked. Location on the island is excellent as well. We all felt very comfortable there and plan to return in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay! It was my pleasure hosting you and I am more than happy to welcome you back anytime.
Kristen was a gracious host who answered all our questions thoroughly and quickly, and her property was beautiful! All the amenities listed were there, and the property was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Loved the property. Beautiful garden and nice forest views, short walk to a beach where you can see otters! Loved the big yard and fun yard games! We had everything we needed and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2026
Thank you so much for being such great guests. I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay and I’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Very clean and centrally located on the island, so close to restaurants, shops, hiking etc. The ping pong table, pickle ball court, and beach just up the road gave us things to do when we were at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Thank you for your review and for being such great guests! I'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Our family of 4 loved the house & the area. Great amenities with ping pong, Bluetooth sound system, TV, pickleball nearby, & a beautiful garden to read & relax in. We love Orcas Island, and this house made our stay extra special.
3rd time staying here and it was great, as usual. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with the essentials, the yard is great for relaxing and playing with the kids and proximity to the beach down the street is always a plus.
My wife and I love Orcas Island. On this visit, staying at the home on Fossil Way made it even more special. First, Kristen is a fantastic host and a prompt and helpful communicator. Second, the house and setting are both superb, quiet, and serene, far enough away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to groceries and other amenities in Eastsound. This a single story home, with an open floor plan spanning a small living room, dining area, and kitchen, two adjoining bedrooms with Queen beds their own bathrooms (one includes washer and dryer), and a large separate den with TV, ping pong table, and two single beds. Everything in the house, including appliances and kitchen items, was top notch.The property has large front and back yards; the front yard has a beautiful garden with pathways around the plants. My favorites included the New Zealand shrub topiarist's hebe (Veronica topiaria). Other plants in the garden include flue fescue, columbine, geranium, lavender, rosemary, reflex stonecrop, scarlet avens, Eastern catmint, etc. The front yard and garden, where we enjoyed coffee, breakfasts, and lunches face a small hillside to the east that frames tall Sitka spruce against the sky. The view to the southeast captures the northern end of Mt. Constitution.We enjoyed our short walk down to the private beach in the mornings took several hikes around Orcas in the afternoon. Absolutely loved our stay in this house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2026
Wow! Thank you so much for this generous and thoughtful review! I definitely learned more about the plants we have here from reading your comment, its wonderful. I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay, the home and the scenery. And thanks for being such great guests! It was my joy hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back, anytime.
House for the four of us. Especially enjoyed ping pong, pickle ball and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
These things you listed are some of my favorite things about the property as well! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for your review and for staying with us!
As advertised. Close to Eastsound. Quiet neighborhood. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Property manager was easy to contact and even allowed an early check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I would absolutely love to host you again.
Great communication by the host from start to finish, fast to answer questions. The property is well kept, very clean and well located near the water and town. We were in Orcas for our daughters wedding so this was really just a place to sleep so we did not get to take full advantage of the house amenities or the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad the home worked well for your stay and I would love to welcome you back anytime.
We had a great stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The garden in the front yard is beautiful, and the perfect spot to enjoy coffee in the morning, as long as you don't mind sharing the space with hummingbirds and. The nearby beach was great and so easy to access; we had fun checking out the tide pools and doing a little rockhounding. The location of the house made it easy to find and it's central to both sides of the island. The private beach was great for sunset, but even more amazing was North Beach, which is only about a 3 minute drive away. We would definitely stay here again!
My family (5 adults) 1 dog stayed here for a long weekend during our first visit to Orcas Island. The location was perfect for exploring different parts of the island and close to stores & restaurants in Eastsound. We loved walking to the private beach area each morning and evening to spot wildlife and enjoy the mountain & sunset views. The property itself was very clean with comfortable beds, ample supplies, and nice personal touches. The outdoor garden was beautiful and my brother's dog loved laying in the fenced in yard. We would definitely stay here again!
Highly recommended stay on Orcas Island!This home had every amenity we could ask for...and more! We cooked dinner each night in the well-equipped kitchen, played outdoor games in the spacious backyard, walked often to the nearby neighborhood beach, and made great use of the pickleball court. The house was also very dog-friendly...our little guy especially loved the fully fenced front yard. Kristen, the property manager, was wonderful...her hospitality and communication were top-notch. We stayed for 7 nights and had an amazing vacation on Orcas Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Erica
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was lovely and had the coolest little tide pool beach. Make sure to go at low tide. The rec room area was great for our kids and the kitchen was well supplied. Just wish there had been better communication about early check in, as we were told we should be able to and that the host would let us know as soon as the cleaners left but we didn’t get this communication. Otherwise it was perfect!
Our family had a perfect spring break getaway. Kristen was a wonderful and attentive host, the information on the online guide book was so helpful and appreciated and the house was amazing. There was everything we could need and more and it was so cozy. Our teenage son made the big great room his domain, the BBQ was so nice to do some grilling, and the view from the living room was so peaceful. We also enjoyed relaxing in the rocking chairs in the garden. We saw otters, seals, dear and the birds were always chirping. We enjoyed the beach and loved that we were in the middle of the island and everything was so easy to get to.