A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
On beach
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Eastsound, WA
West Sound Marina
Place, West Sound Marina
12 min drive
Turtleback Mountain
Place, Turtleback Mountain
17 min drive
Orcas Island Golf Course
Place, Orcas Island Golf Course
19 min drive
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
Airport, Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
4 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199
Maggie's Getaway, one of the quintessential San Juan Islands vacation rentals, on Orcas Island is a sunny, gracious two bedroom waterfront family vacation home surrounded by spectacular views of Deer Harbor. Large 400 square ft. kitchen very well stocked. Large hot tub right off the front porch, with a magnificent water view! There is even a piano for you to use in the spacious living room. Maggie's Getaway can accommodate up to 4 guests including children; however, there are two additional bedrooms in this house and a second bathroom upstairs which can be rented if a group needs more space. Otherwise, there is no one else in upper floor bedrooms. Maggie's Getaway has a two night minimum other than during the Peak Seasons, when there is a 3 night minimum stay. When larger groups rent the whole house, there is always a 3 night minimum stay
Step out onto the welcoming front porch or into the command view outdoor Spa, where you can relax and look at your own picture postcard vistas of the smaller San Juan Islands and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains in the distance or at night gaze at myriad of stars in the sky and the twinkling anchor lights of the boats at rest in Deer Harbor.
Maggie's Getaway sits high above our private 300' wide deep water Deer Harbor shoreline on 3 ½ acres with ample manicured lawns. Soak in the sun, clean air, and sweeping views from the bird-filled gardens. Keep toasty around the outdoor campfire while watching for Northern Lights under the star-filled sky at night. Hike through our private 110 acre wildlife preserve and wild natural organic farm at the heart of Deer Harbor and look for Great Blue Heron, Bald and Golden Eagles, Red Tailed Hawks, Osprey, River Otters, Raccoons, Black Tailed Deer, and a host of other San Juan Islands wildlife. A birders’ delight!
With this Orcas Island accommodation you may actually want to prepare your own meals. Whether you like to cook your own crab, barbeque your own salmon, steaks or like to cook hot dogs over the open fire you will like the west side of Maggie's outdoor cooking area and campfire pit. Perhaps you are preparing an anniversary dinner or hosting a small party or wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. There is enough room in our kitchen for many cooks and helpers. With four sinks spread over three separate areas there is plenty room to prepare a festive gourmet meal. Serve on the east deck, the west yard picnic area, or the dining room all with spectacular water views.
The Deer Harbor area of Orcas Island enjoys some of the nicest weather these 'banana belt' San Juan Islands offer---lots of sun and little rainfall! Sunny Deer Harbor is a hub of San Juan Islands marine activity, with fishing, whale-watching for Orca and Minke whales, sea kayaking, boat rentals and sailing charters available, as well as moorage facilities for your own boat.
Maggie's Getaway, a true family vacation home that has been perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons, family reunions, wedding guests, girls getaway adventures, best friends relaxing, all with a romantic getaway feeling. Reserve your dates now!.
$199 PER NIGHT FOR UP TO 4 GUESTS IN THE OFF SEASONS. AVAILABLE NOW. 2 bedrooms on the main floor. OFFERING SPECIAL PRICING FOR 1-4 GUESTS IN THE OFF SEASONS! MAGGIE'S GETAWAY IS PERFECT FOR YOU.
Keywords: waterfront vacation rental house, cottage, family reunion, honeymoon, romantic getaway, family gathering, Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands
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Maggie's Getaway has a maximum occupancy of 4 people, including children. To bring more guests, contact us about adding the upstairs bedrooms.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 721994vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Deer Harbor
Located in Deer Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
Orcas Island Historical Museum - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
Getting around
Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive
Restaurants
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 68 min drive
Salty Fox Coffee - 68 min drive
Orcas Hotel Cafe - 15 min drive
Blue Water Bar & Grill - 67 min drive
Rocky Bay Cafe - 68 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?
As of 28 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 on 22 Oct, 2026 start from S$631, 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 at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 located?
This Deer Harbor holiday home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Skull Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course. Eastsound Beaches and Crescent Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by Meg and Bob Connor
We have lived full time on Orcas Island since 1975, raising three sons, who are now married with children who love to visit their grand-parents. We have been happily married for 54 years!
We moved up here with a down payment and no jobs and over the years have done many things. We have worked, farmed, been in construction, operated heavy equipment, coached Little League for all three sons, participated in countless community activities, volunteered at the school, run two successful gift and clothing shops, designed and built several buildings including the amazing Gnome House, and remodeled our other vacation rental waterfront home, Maggie's Manor, using the outstanding design drawings of our eldest son, now an Architect.
We are involved in cutting edge restoration of marine habitat and recently completed a 9 weir salmon ladder and planted over 1500 plants and trees over our estuarine and riparian areas. If you have a Facebook page, visit the Deer Harbor Stewardship Project page to see some of what we have been doing. We hope you will 'Like' it.
We have extensive backgrounds in skiing, sailing, cycling and mountaineering. We enjoy adventures and vacations with our children and grand-children.
Why they chose this property
We acquired this classic island waterfront home from a dear family friend who had lived there for over 40 years. We added the third and fourth bedrooms on the upper floor along with a second bathroom. The original tiny kitchen was enlarged to a gorgeous, modern 400 square foot kitchen. After extensive refurbishing and redecorating, we began welcoming vacationing guests in the summer of 1997.
Maggie’s Getaway is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental an extremely popular chalet, the Gnome House, and now also, our Grandma and Grandpa's Getaway on the lower level of our home. We wanted to share our Orcas Island lifestyles with visitors from all over the world. We have on-going environmental restoration activities on our 3 streams, several ponds, magnificent 20 acre estuary, and 20 acre wildfowl marsh, as well as beautiful, productive farm and forest land. It is considered the most significant environmentally diverse San Juan Islands' property by local, state and federal environmental agencies.
The beauty and tranquility of Nature inspires everyone who visits.
Orcas Island is the most popular place in Washington to get married, and is the dream vacation spot for people all over the world, and we get to live here! And when visitors leave and we say 'goodbye', we always are so thankful that we don't have to leave this paradise! Orcas Island is our HOME.
What makes this property unique
In addition to the extraordinary beauty and serenity of Nature,so inspiring to us all, the incredible good weather in Deer Harbor is one of the main reasons for living here. Deer Harbor on beautiful Orcas Island is located in the 'Rain Shadow' area of the Great Pacific Northwest enjoying only 23 inches of rain and over 260 sunny days annually. This means that we can enjoy the great outdoors all year long, hiking, biking, sailing, fishing, etc.
There have been documented over 80 species of birds frequenting the extremely vibrant freshwater marsh. There are a variety of environmental programs in progress. We work with scientists, students, and Native Americans on our restoration efforts. Our property is the site of the first white European settler on Orcas Island, Louis Cayou, who married into the Samish Nation in the mid-1800s. We are working with the Samish descendants of Cayou in our restoration efforts, and hope to have their annual Canoe Journey with about 60 canoes stop here in the future. Should your dates not be available in this beautiful home, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, and the "Famous Romantic Gnome House Chalet “ for up to 4 adults plus 2 small children.
Languages:
English, French
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