Old Island Charm with Stunning Mountain Views, Perched above Our Private Beach

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Mountain view

Washer

Check out the area

Olga, WA

Orcas Island Artworks6 min drive
Cascade Lake11 min drive
Doe Bay Hot Springs13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Permit #00PROV099 -The Bayside Cottage is perched above a private beach, offering easy beach access and fantastic water & mountain views. The cottage is traditionally furnished and has hardwood floors, pine ceilings and pine wainscoting, retaining its old-island charm.

The Bayside has a full kitchen and one bedroom with an antique style queen size bed and a full bath. In addition there is a single daybed in the living area that can sleep a child.

The kitchen has all the necessary cooking utensils, dishes, a microwave oven, electric stove, coffee maker and refrigerator. There is a wood stove (as well as electric heat) in the living area as well as a TV, DVD player, and a radio.

Bayside Cottage is perfect for a couple on a romantic getaway or a small family. Maximum occupancy is two adults and one small child.

We are a legally permitted local business. Permit #00PROV099.

Property manager

James & Betsy Nelson

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Amenities

Kitchen

Mountain view

Washer

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

One small child may sleep on living room daybed.

Events

No events allowed

No parties. Quiet hours 10pm-8am.

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a non-smoking property.

No outdoor burning allowed (other than use of the gas grill). Wood stove is for use in the rainy season. Refrain from using it in the dry season.

Leave it as you found it. Dispose of perishables, clean & return dishes, and put any moved furniture back in its place.

Please respect our neighbors. Stay within our property boundaries (see property map in unit). Maintain the quiet atmosphere of our natural setting.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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 and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 00PROV099

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olga

Located in Olga, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doe Island State Park and Matia Island State Park, while Orcas Island Artworks and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Darvill's Bookstore and Jolly Mon Charters are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Olga, WA

What's nearby

Orcas Island Artworks - 6 min drive
Cascade Lake - 11 min drive
Cascade Falls - 11 min drive
Moran State Park - 12 min drive
Doe Bay Hot Springs - 13 min drive

Getting around

Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

The Mansion Restaurant - 17 min drive
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - 13 min drive
Doe Bay Cafe - 13 min drive
Blakely Island Store & Marina - 40 min drive
Krusty Krab - 64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Island Charm with Stunning Mountain Views, Perched above Our Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

29 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

This cottage was perfect for our 10-day Orcas Island stay. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable bed. Though the cottage does not have a washer/dryer, Jim and Betsy made their machines readily available to us. You can rent this property with confidence. We look forward to returning next summer.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee W., Pollock Pines, CA

1 Oct 2015

Perfect Get Away

Charming, cozy with great sunrise views of Mt. Baker across the water. Window seat a great place for relaxing and reading. Easy access to the entire island. Highly recommend kayaking with Shearwater Adventures around Sucia Island and New Leaf Cafe for great food.

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

20 Sept 2015

Linda

My husband and I spent four nights here with our son and his fiance. Very nice small cottage for up to four people (one couple slept in bedroom, one couple on mats in living room). Quiet and comfortable in a lovely wooded setting with view over the water. Owners were very nice and helpful. Owners were very responsive to our inquiries. Cottage is about four miles from Moran State Park, offering beautiful hikes; canoes and kayaks available for rent at the state park (for use on the Park's lakes). My only suggestion to owners is to provide a few more good cooking pots of various sizes.

About the host

Hosted by James & Betsy Nelson

Bayside Cottages has welcomed guests to Orcas Island for 30+ years.

Jim & Betsy moved to the island in 1975. They designed and built many of the vacation cottages themselves.

We’re lucky to wake up every day in such a beautiful place. It's a joy to see how much our guests love it here, too.

Why they chose this property

Olga is a quiet & peaceful end of the island. Eastsound, the main town, is still easily accessible by car, and we have several excellent seasonal restaurants at this end of Orcas. At the same time, we are tucked away from the hustle & bustle, surrounded by trees and water.

Nowhere else on Orcas Island can you find this direct, ideally framed view of Mount Baker. It's the perfect place to watch the sun rise.

What makes this property unique

We offer several other vacation home rentals just a few minutes walk down the road. This can be convenient for extended family reunions or other larger groups (so long as the quiet hours & no parties rule is respected).

These vacation homes can also be found on VRBO. Feel free to message us for help in locating the VRBO listings.