Kayak from our beach! Located in beautiful Westsound, 5 min from ferry, newly renovated cedar cabin with partial water view. West sound Marina is just a short stroll down the street for boat moorage and/or Kenmore Air service. Public access on the shore offers beach combing and sailing. Orcas Island Yacht Club is next door with summer sailing lessons for kids available in the harbor. Relax in the cool evening air enjoying the charming ambiance of the propane fire pit. Plus, brand new, six person hot tub! Enjoy the abundant wildlife families of eagles, deer, geese, peacocks and rabbits and more that make this area their home. Families will love playing in the large level yard . Cozy and secluded for a couple or small family, yet with sleeping quarters and dining areas for six. Lovely traditional style, comfortable and perfect for your group's Orcas stay. Great views and outdoor spaces, gas fire pit, BBQ, large hot tub, 55 inchTV w/5.1 surround. Holds up to 6 , 2 bedrooms (2 queens), plus comfy pull out Queen bed on private enclosed sun porch. Ping pong in game room garage. Large yard with apple and pear and plum tree for delicious eating when in season. Coffee/tea service is provided, all bathroom amenities, and laundry room products. Our reviews on the Cedar orchard cabin on other popular site as a Super Host and our three other vacation rentals speak to our efforts to provide our guests with the best possible experience during their island stay. We enjoy welcoming visitors to our beautiful corner of the world, and can lead you to island back-roads as well as beautiful and more well-traveled trails. We look forward to hosting you! Find us at Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages.
Property manager
john l wachter
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
No need to strip beds. Push the start button twice to start dishwasher
Leave used towels in shower
Return Discover park pass to brochure table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking outside the home is allowed on back patio area only.
Must shower before entering hot tub. Lotions and body oils can require a complete hot tub wash down service and will add $ 75 so please shower 2 avoid
No load noises after 10PM
Pets Allowed : 50$ per pet / per 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Eastsound
Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is near the airport and near 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 Jones Island State Park and Darvill's Bookstore. Whale Museum and Pelindaba Lavender Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Eastsound, WA
What's nearby
West Sound Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Turtleback Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Orcas Island Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Cascade Lake - 23 min drive - 20.3 km
Orcas Island Artworks - 29 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
Westsound, WA (WSX) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Country Corner - 13 min drive
Island Hoppin Brewery - 12 min drive
The Mansion Restaurant - 23 min drive
Brown Bear Baking - 12 min drive
Lower Tavern - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Orchard Cabin. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Cedar Orchard Cabin.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cedar Orchard Cabin.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cedar Orchard Cabin. located?
Situated near the airport, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from West Sound Marina and within 3 miles (5 km) of Turtleback Mountain and Skull Island State Park. Orcas Island Golf Course and Eastsound Beaches are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a beautiful cottage stocked with every amenity you might need. Plenty of extra linens, paper products, basic toiletries, etc that are not always provided but that make vacation so much more stress free. John made the entire process, from check-in throughout our entire stay, so seamless, and he made it clear that he was available day or night for any issues that might arise. Definitely one of our best rental experiences ever! If we return to Orcas Island, we will definitely be returning to this cottage!!
Nancy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Amanda L.
26 June 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Needs a deep clean
The host did not All 6 guests that stayed got a terrible rash that last over 5 days. The host did not give money back
We enjoyed our 4 days on Orcas Island - hiking and relaxing. John provided useful information on activities across the island and responded rapidly to our questions.
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and directions were written down for what you needed. The location was close to town so it was very convenient. Nice relaxing visit !
The location of the cabin is great! It didn’t take us long to get to the popular are of the downtown area, and some of the sightseeing areas. There’s a nice view of the water from the sunroom and the front side patio of the cabin. We loved the Jacuzzi and the outdoor sitting area. Overall we had a nice stay, but there were some things in the cabin that prevented us from having a great stay. Some small things that can be easily fixed! There was a fair amount of dog hair in the sunroom, the garage where the ping-pong table is located, and unfortunately in the bed of the larger bedroom. The air conditioning, we think it gets overwhelmed easily and just stops working until it has a chance to recover. The cabin can be quite warm, especially in the bedrooms. We couldn’t really open the windows due to no screens. We couldn’t enjoy the garage where the ping-pong table is located due to the overwhelming smell. We knew the cabin would be a bit dated, (although appears well maintained), so we attributed the smell to the heat and that fact. However, when we went to wash our towels, we discovered a fair amount (large chunks) of mold in the front load style washer. Then the smell made sense. The towels also have a leftover smell from the washer, not strong but present. If those things can be addressed and fixed, we would totally come back! When we checked in they were super helpful, and gave us some ideas of what to do and let us know that if we needed anything to give them a call.
It's not a fancy place, but it has everything you might need for a lovely stay on Orcas. Vibrant gardens full of hummingbirds, your choice of patios depending on the time of day, great grill, and a resident pair of peacocks who visit every evening. How many places have you stayed with a house rule that says "do not feed the peacocks"? Lovely escape.
We had a great stay at the cabin and especially liked the ping pong table and hot tub! Great location -- close to the ferry and town. John was a gracious host who provided clear instructions on how to get to the property (and also to navigate the ferry, which was particularly helpful!) and made himself available for any questions we might have had.
My adult kids and I had a wonderful time at this well cared for, thoughtfully appointed property. We enjoyed this house, the hot tub, the views, the stars, as well as the comfort of a home that has everything we wanted. John was a great host. This is a favorite that we’ll return to.
Very cozy, clean, and peaceful. Great for kids. There are geese and peacocks around the property for entertainment. Also, the hot tub was a big hit. Close to town, beaches, and parks. Very happy with our stay.
This was the perfect house for our family! We loved the outdoor patio and hot tub, and enjoyed watching a meteor shower from there. The owners were great at communicating and made everything easy - including renting kayaks. The property had everything we needed and was super clean and comfortable. Great hosts and great home!
We all loved our time and would come back if we get to Orcas Island. The house is spacious, super clean, comfortable and set up for hang time. We enjoyed our time in the hot tub; sitting in the various outdoor seating spots gazing at the view: playing ping pong; observing the peacocks; and sleeping peacefully. The place is away from the road and peaceful. There is enough room in the house for the three of us to get our own space and also cozy for time together. We enjoyed our stay so much.
Wonderful location near a quiet marina. The home was clean and well appointed for a getaway weekend with my sons. The sunset view over the rolling lawn towards the water was worth the trip alone. Our host was kind and responsive.
Such a fun time, loved the patio space.
P.s. The host warned us about the peacocks, he's not joking. Cover your cars up.
Amber B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
About the host
Hosted by john l wachter
John Wachter has lived in Westsound for many years, and also operates his other facility Called Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages next door. The Sunburnt Mermaid property was originally purchased by John's grandfather, a Bellingham jeweler, more than 80 years ago. Over time many fruit trees and shrubs were planted on this fertile, sunny land, and today the estate has apples, plums, peaches, apricots, seabuckthorn, figs, currants, blueberries and raspberries designed by horticulturalist Arthur Koch, as well as medicinal herb garden designed exclusively by Chris Stateham. Recently a fantastic heated pool and spa with outdoor kitchen so guests can enjoy this gorgeous setting and feel the same magic they feel everyday living in paradise. John also enjoys antiques and collecting, and guests can see many vintage items throughout the property
Why they chose this property
Located on the sunny side of Orcas and One of the very few rental spots offering a heated pool (June thru mid September), Spa year round, pool hall/game room, kayak and bike rentals, organic garden fixings when in season, 850 feet of creek to explore in back woods, large outdoor fire pit with occasional local musicians joining the fun. So much more.
What makes this property unique
Come visit our other estate facility called Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages down the road 800 feet and explore the amazing grounds, gardens, eclectic barn and game room, beach, solar farm and much more.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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