I am both a Host and an avid short term rental traveler.

Twenty years ago I took a sabbatical from my job in Portland OR and moved to a small island in the San Juans. I met my partner and we built our own home and art studios. We work as a gardener and carpenter, paint and make fiber art.

We love taking retreats on neighboring Orcas Island, where we hike, swim and enjoy the mountains and lakes.

Fun - my whole bookclub spends the weekend for the annual Orcas Island Literary Festival!

** Fostering an inclusive and welcoming space for all. **

The terrain of Orcas is gorgeous, but means that many driveways are steep! Please drive slowly and keep moving until you reach the top.

The hills also mean that your cell coverage will be spotty on Orcas. We have reliable wifi with a local provider. Many of our guests have used it for video conferencing while working from the house.

The lower part of the driveway is shared with the house next door. This house is TO THE RIGHT.

DOG OWNERS We welcome your pets in our home.
*Use the dog towels in the entry closet. White towels are for people only!
*Dogs are not allowed on the sofa or beds.
*Dogs should be left alone only in their crates. Ideally, please take them with you.
*Doggie bags are under the kitchen sink. Put them in the trash, never in the toilet.

We strive to be eco-friendly and provide as many natural, non-toxic, zero-waste options as we can to help care for the environment. Please be kind to our island ecosystem.