Orcas Island, Paris Cottage #213

*** 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. Only one dog is allowed; no other animals are permitted. Due to its size and styling, this cottage is unsuitable for children.***

When you're looking for a romantic getaway with that special someone, Orcas Island's Paris Cottage may be just what you envision. This waterfront vacation rental home will delight your senses with its interior warmth and beautiful natural setting. It features southwest views through a wall of windows in the living room and a private sand and gravel beach just across the street. (If you bring a kayak, the beach is a great launching site.)

The surrounding scenery is mesmerizing in all seasons. No doubt you will spot the eagles that come to feed off scraps provided by the neighboring shellfish farm (sometimes up to seven eagles!), or await the salmon that enter the creek running into the bay. Canadian geese will entertain you as they flock in 2 1/2 acres of nearby farmland and fields. But the bird life, sailboat and ferry traffic, vistas over Lopez Island and Cattle Point, and sunsets reflecting off the Olympic Mountains are just the beginning of the pleasure you’ll find staying at Paris Cottage.

Inside, you’ll relish the special warmth of cozy spaces. There is a queen bed, with a brand new mattress of the same type used in the Belmont Hotel suites in New York City. An architecturally designed custom headboard on the bed includes sliding windows at pillow height – adjustable on each side for fresh air while sleeping. The dining room is like a greenhouse, surrounded by windows overlooking the countryside. You’ll find the bathroom through a narrow doorway offering a small shower and an Italian sink. The bedroom has a flat screen HDTV with DVD player, and the living room has a smart TV for streaming shows or movies online. The living room has comfortable down-filled armchairs with a spectacular view.

French doors lead outside, where you’ll relax in a screened alcove shaded with parasols or on a deck with a double chaise and privacy screen. You can soak away the cares of elsewhere in the hot tub at day's end. This is also where the new propane BBQ is located for your convenience.

Paris, France, is known as the “City of Light” - the “Island of Starlight” is Paris Cottage on beautiful Orcas Island. Paris Cottage is in the quiet hamlet of Olga, a 20-minute drive from Eastsound Village and a 45-minute drive from the ferry dock. You’ll pass through spectacular Moran State Park on the way, where you will likely want to return for hiking and swimming. Buck Bay Shellfish Farm is a family-run business within walking distance of the home, where they have a wonderful array of seafood to purchase and a Bistro café open to guests during the summer months. Also within walking distance is Olga Artworks and in the same building you will find Lascaux café, offering a seasonal farm to table menu for breakfast and lunch. Just a half mile away is the Olga Store Co-op & café. Here you can find basic grocery items like eggs, milk, and bread without the need to drive all the way to Eastsound. They also have a selection of grab-n-go sandwiches, breakfast burritos, Straus Family Creamery soft serve ice cream, and other takeaway goodies.

Peak Season rates will apply to Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dates. Also, note that due to its size and styling, this cottage is not suitable for children. If you have specific questions regarding this home, please let us answer them prior to you booking the home.

Please note this home has a ramp and no steps to the entrance.

San Juan County VR Permit #08PROVO30

Travel Insurance – Unexpected Things Can Happen, We Highly Recommend You Purchase Travel Insurance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide timely maintenance and service for all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

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.