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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Explore the area
Orcas Island, WA
Jones Island State Park
Place, Jones Island State Park
3 min drive
Skull Island State Park
Place, Skull Island State Park
9 min drive
West Sound Marina
Place, West Sound Marina
17 min drive
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
Airport, Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262
*** Please note that this home is pet friendly but certain breeds are excluded. Only dogs are allowed. Please inquire before booking as to breeds and associated pet fees. Two small approved dogs or one large approved dog only. Two approved dogs with a maximum weight of 90lbs each dog only. ***
Located past Deer Harbor, on the west side of the island facing Sidney, British Columbia in the distance, you'll find this wonderful vacation rental home. Imagine sun sparkling on the waters just outside the windows, amazing sunsets, views of neighboring islands, both near and far, the activity of boats and ships heading north and south, the call of seabirds, sightings of seals or possibly even a passing Orca…that’s the atmosphere you’ll enjoy when you stay at Sunset Cove. This home has a true Island feel – it’s not pretentious, just tasteful, comfortable, and cozy. The kitchen and bathrooms have been attractively upgraded, and there’s a large deck where you can dine and unwind listening to the soothing sounds of the waves. On the main level, there's a well-stocked kitchen with Viking cooktop, Sub-Zero fridge, and an oven with convection cooking.
Also on this main level are the master bedroom with a lovely king bed and a second bedroom with a full bed and single trundle below. The two main level bedrooms share a large bathroom with dual vanities. Down a flight of stairs off the living room is a second bathroom and another sleeping area with a double-sized fold out futon sofa and the laundry room, which has an extra fold-up twin rollaway bed. In this lower area there’s also a large flat screen TV, Playstation/DVD, and the laundry room. With a private entrance, this lower area can become a second master suite or provide a private retreat for a teenager.
This home also has an electric car charger for your use. The home is also equipped with a back up generator in addition to high speed fiber optic internet.
The beautiful pocket beach just below the home is accessed with a steep ladder-type stairway built into the bank. As there is a significant drop from the top of the bank to the beach below; we strongly recommend that children are supervised when outside.
Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.
San Juan County VR Permit #06PROVO08
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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
About the area
Deer Harbor
Located in Deer Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Port Stanley Schoolhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course. Jones Island State Park and Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
Duck Soup - 80 min drive
Orcas Hotel Cafe - 19 min drive
Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 78 min drive
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. - 88 min drive
San Juan Vineyard - 77 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262?
As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262 on 12 May, 2026 start from S$789, 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.
What time is check-in at Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Orcas Island, Sunset Cove #262 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Deer Harbor holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Jones Island State Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Skull Island State Park. West Sound Marina and Turtleback Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This property is excellent. The starter supplies of coffee was a nice touch. We sincerely appreciated our stay, fully enjoying the island and the property.
Glenn V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Thank you for staying we are pleased to hear you enjoyed the home and we welcome you back another time to the San Juan Islands.
Our second stay at this house and it was just as nice and relaxing as before. Nice ocean view from all but one bedroom and the bathrooms. Host was efficient and professional. Pretty friendly, but unless you have one with you, you wouldn't know there were any pets having visited. Clean! Nice kitchen and all of the rooms, actually. Removed from the crowds but accessible to everything. Highly recommend the Deer Harbor Charter for whale watching.
Andy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review we are very happy you enjoyed this home we welcome you again any time.
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10/10 Excellent
Allen P.
8 Jul, 2019
Beautiful Home with Incredible View
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great home. Well maintained
Home was very comfortable with a beautiful view of the northern islands. It was quite for major downtime we needed. Driveway is steep, but easy to maneuver. House was clean, warm and all the basics were available. I'd highly recommend.
Bed in 2nd bedroom should be bigger than a double. Perhaps a Queen. There’s space for it.
Otherwise it was great especially for sighting deer, seals, eagle and even a humpback whale!!
Great amenities too!
Our stay was wonderful from the time we entered the home and saw the spectacular view to the time we left the island. well-equipped and thoughtful decor and furnishings. unfortunately, the coffeemaker was not working well and the second sink in the bathroom didn't drain well. minor problems but overall very pleased. thank you!
Our family of four (kids aged 3 and 5) enjoyed this home so much that I cried when we left (which never happens!). The home is so well lived in, it feels like you are staying at a friend’s home. Some vacation rentals really lack all the amenities to make a house feel like a home: this one has everything - kitchenware, enough dishes and cutlery to actually fill the dishwasher before running it, linens, places to hang the linens, toys, stools, books for all ages and loads of games, etc: it is the best rental we have ever stayed at. The views are incredible: we saw dall porpoises, harbor seals, otters and bald eagles. Sunset is simply divine and the beach is so perfect for exploring and enjoying wildlife. Kids can also enjoy the small yard, in the front and back. Check in and out was seamless. Truly out family’s favorite vacation, much because of this home - and Orcas Island was amazing as well. Highly recommend, including for those with young kids (I’d have felt pretty wonderful with an infant as well!).
We had a wonderful experience at this home. It was easy to find and roomy enough for the whole family. We appreciated the kids toys and books (and lack of access to the ocean off the deck to keep the little guys safe). The pantry was great for food storage.
The sunsets off the deck couldn’t be beat. We watched bald eagles, harbor porpoises, harbor seals, and river otters from the porch. A big fat raccoon came by at night, so don’t leave food out! We also saw a deer one evening.
Highly recommend this San Juan paradise.
This house is in a beautiful location! The neighborhood is quiet, tucked away, and filled with towering old growth trees! This house is set right above the beach as pictured! The breathtaking views of the water fill the windows (and deck) and made a peaceful retreat for all of us. The sounds of the water, boaters passing by, and sunsets were perfect. We cooked at the house and ate our meals as a family on the large back deck— the deck feels as if it is floating above the beach; absolutely incredible and worth the trip in and of itself! My youngest son (age 11) enjoyed searching for and watching small crabs on the rocky beach bellow the house during low tide. The ladder is a great feature from the backyard to the beach, it would require close supervision for younger children. The backyard is a steep drop to the beach, young children would need close supervision in the yard as well. We loved this location!! My husband, myself, our four teens/tweens really enjoyed this home and we hope to return to it in early summer when the house may be a bit cooler. The home does not have AC and we reached 80 degrees one of the days during our stay in late June. It would be helpful if the windows facing the water had the ability to open to help with airflow. There is also a wet basement smell in the basement. Even still, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property! We highly recommend sailing lessons with Nat at Orcas Sailing, he is friendly and knowledgeable— he taught our teens to sail and had their full attention for three hours! We enjoyed the views on Mt. Constitution in Moran State Park. Eastsound is a wonderful “downtown” area with charming shops & restaurants! We enjoyed Darvill’s bookstore. There are so many scenic and fun activities to do on Orcas!
We had a wonderful stay at this property! It’s private and comfortable. We loved the private beach and spacious deck overlooking the water. We will absolutely come back in the future. Highly recommend!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-week stay in December. For one week, my brother joined us. We all loved the view, the quiet, and we loved the king bed in the master. Drawbacks, though:
The second bedroom upstairs has a full size bed. A couple would likely not be comfortable for many nights.
The lower "bedroom" is actually best described as a fantastic TV room. The set is quite large, with good sound. Loved the ability to watch DISH, Neflix and Amazon Prime (using our personal subscription logins for the latter two). Streaming was great because the wifi runs at about 40 Mbps!
Sadly, the cushions on the futon down there were not good at all and were downright painful after 2 hours. Friends who tried sleeping in this futon bed previously said it was VERY uncomfortable.
Everyone loved the propane heater upstairs. Due to septic system restrictions, one does have to use care in avoiding the processing of too much water in a day. Would be almost impossible for three couples to shower every day.
If it were my place, I would stop describing it as 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, and go with 2 bedrooms.... and maybe upgrade to a queen in the second bedroom.
The dishwasher seems to be on its last legs, sadly. But we LOVED the stovetop, the vent fan, and the refrigerator. We did a lot of cooking!
By the end of our stay, the shower drains were extremely slow to drain.
Don't get us wrong -- we LOVE this place and plan on returning.
The rental process was very easy and smooth. We had a total of 6 of us who stayed at this wonderful home. The home was beautiful, clean and the views were just amazing. What a great getaway for the weekend. We would definitely recommend staying here to any of our friends.
The house was ideal from booking to arrival and throughout our entire stay. We initially walked in the house and our jaws dropped at the incredible view. We continued to be amazed by the glorious views and ever changing sunsets. Additionally, the house was well appointed with comfortable beds, a cook friendly kitchen, and plenty of books and games for time spent in the house. From the house, we were able to check out several sights and take in a couple of hikes. All in all, a beautiful house in an amazing spot in the world.
The only thing wrong was that the dishwasher was not working. Nothing troubling that remained once we sat relaxing outside on the deck looking out toward the other islands in view. The downstairs tv room became a bedroom for us. The bed there is a convertible futon now. It was ok but definitely not super comfortable, per the 30 somethings who slept down there. That said, the downstairs is well light by its windows and very comfortable it worked well for the small family with 2 young children.
Spectacular view and the relaxing sounds of gentle waves made this comfortable home perfection for relaxation. The island has nice hikes and shopping (don’t miss Orcas Pottery). The house itself is very comfortable!
joe v.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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