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View from front door to stairs for loft bedroom

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Eastsound, WA

Eastsound Beaches4 min drive
Orcas Island Historical Museum4 min drive
Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)4 min drive
Orcas Island Golf Course8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We live on beautiful Orcas Island, the gem of the San Juan Islands, off the coast of Washington State. Our cabin is at the foot of Buck Mtn. facing southwest. Our location is private and peaceful. We are minutes from all the amenities of the main village- Eastsound - where one finds the grocery store, organic food coop, restaurants, movie theatre, retail shops, Community Arts Center and more! The property is one of the original homesteads of the island. Our orchard is one of the few surviving from 1895 - most of the apple and pear trees (30+) are still robust producers! The original foundation is just behind the cabin. The family (Langells) abandoned the house when electric power became available. Our new cabin was built by Orcas locals using local wood. We heat with in-floor radiant, as we enjoy the quiet and comfort of it - its wonderful in winter! We also took care to provide all the amenities, such as full size refrigerator, washer dryer, and dishwasher. The beds are very comfy. There is a picnic table for you to enjoy eating in the orchard, a porch to hang out on with outdoor rockers and lounging chairs, and a bbq is available. If your cellphone service is spotty, we have a land line with unlimited long distance. Wireless internet is also available along with a television and free streaming of Netflix, Hulu, HBO and You Tube tv etc. We have lived on Orcas for over 30 years (my husband, Jim, even longer) and raised our two kids here. We look forward to hosting you at The Cottage in the Orchard! We have an active vr permit with San Juan County.

Property manager

Catherine Ferran

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Property Registration Number PPROV0-16-0032

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Mt. Constitution are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orcas Island Golf Course and West Sound Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

Darvill's Bookstore - 3 min drive
Eastsound Beaches - 4 min drive
Orcas Island Historical Museum - 4 min drive
Orcas Island Golf Course - 8 min drive
Mt. Constitution - 24 min drive

Getting around

Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

Country Corner - 11 min walk
The Mansion Restaurant - 11 min drive
Island Hoppin' Brewery - 4 min drive
Lower Tavern - 3 min drive
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A private getaway just minutes from beaches, lakes and town.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A private getaway just minutes from beaches, lakes and town.. located?

This family-friendly Eastsound holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crescent Beach, Darvill's Bookstore and Eastsound Beaches. Matia Island State Park and The Funhouse Discovery Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

2 October 2023

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

Nice Place

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 September 2023

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

Orcas Island Getaway

Our stay at Jim & Cathy’s place was wonderful. The cabin is located in one of the most tranquil parts of the island. It is a very relaxing place that will surround you with nothing but nature and beautiful scenery. The cabin is spacious and the kitchen is well-equipped, great for cooking. Jim & Cathy made us feel welcome and were kind enough to offer us apples and pears from their orchard. We Highly recommend and would book this place again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

c c.

13 September 2023

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

Very pleasant stay

The cabin has everything we need. The bed is very comfortable. Very quiet and secluded and yet is not far from Moran State Park, north beach and the town. The only thing I would make suggestion is perhaps to change out the towels as they seem to be old.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica c.

11 September 2023

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

Quiet and charming cabin near downtown

We enjoyed our stay. The comfortable king bed, the porch and the deer watching were the highlights for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariel B.

7 September 2023

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

The perfect Eastsound hideaway

We had the most delightful and relaxing stay at Cathy and Jim’s cottage. Their property is secluded, quiet, and a perfect spot for solitude. It’s minutes away from the heart of Eastsound. We traveled there with our toddler and were pleasantly surprised at all the kid friendly additions - pack n play, kids’ books, toys, etc. Cathy and Jim were so lovely and generous. They checked in on us and provided some kitchen items when we realized we didn’t have what we needed. We felt so welcomed and taken care of while there. This was our first trip to Orcas and whenever we come back, we will definitely be staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Ferran

Jim and I met here on Orcas in 1991. I was a "Hollywood Refugee" and he hailed years prior from So Cal as well. Before we knew it, we were raising 2 children together in what we consider to be one of the best places in the world to do so. Jim purchased the property that we now live on in 1980. After selling a previous home on the mountain side above us, we built the main log home and moved in in 2006. We completed the cottage in 2016.