Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!

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Aireal view of Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages

Westsound Marina, picnic island in your front yard!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Beach view
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Eastsound, WA

West Sound Marina
‪6 min walk‬
Turtleback Mountain
‪6 min drive‬
Cascade Lake
‪19 min drive‬
Westsound, WA (WSX)
‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Are you ready for spectacular view? Waterfront wildlife lagoon. Relax on the spacious deck with fire table overlooking creek waterfall. Floatplane and marina services nearby. Private meadow and serene creek nature walk. Kayak from your front yard and explore basket island 1000 feet offshore. Private beach and tidelands. Kingfish restaurant within walking distance. Garden tours of our organic vegetable gardens and fruit orchard. . We love to recommend many local favorite hikes, shops, cafes.

Property manager

john l wachter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this cottage is near the airport and on the beach. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Port Stanley Schoolhouse and Mt. Constitution. Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Turtleback Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Orcas Island Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Cascade Lake - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 75 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

Westsound, WA (WSX) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

‪Country Corner - ‬14 min drive
‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬12 min drive
‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬12 min drive
‪Lower Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cottage with tidelands, creek and waterfall! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastsound cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of West Sound Marina, Turtleback Mountain and Skull Island State Park. Eastsound Beaches and Crescent Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D.

2 Oct 2024

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

Amazing Location!

Perfect home for a relaxing stay. The view from the living room is story book.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

18 Aug 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful setting, lots of amenities in the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen d.

16 Aug 2023

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

Dreamy nights

The stars were out and the Marina in the distance with all the boats stood out. We saw so much wildlife… peacocks, geese, deer, blue herons and on and on. House was wonderful. I have stayed there maybe 6 times. I keep going back !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

14 July 2024

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

Peaceful setting with plenty to do

John was the most attentive host we've come across. He actually came down and greeted us on arrival, giving us an overview of the property. Beautiful setting, lots of wildlife and a view of the sound and marina. Property could use a little updating, but nothing that detracted from our stay. I would highly recommend as is. On our first day, John mysteriously heard that my daughter had car trouble, which turned out to be needing a new battery. John not only volunteered to get the battery for us, he remove/installed and tested all systems to make sure no other problem caused it. Again I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erin H., Nashville, TN

17 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location on Orcas Island

We had a great week on Orcas Island with our three daughters. The Island House is an adorable property conveniently located in Westsound with amazing views! Overall the house was clean enough, but the property could use some updates to the furniture and bed linens for improved comfort. The kitchen was particularly outdated. There were only 5 plastic plates (1 of which was visibly dirty) and some paper plates available for us to use. The property manager was friendly and helpful!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

14 Aug 2024

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

Kicked out

Reservations (First week in August)were made almost a year in advance. The end of April the host was forced to call us to tell us the owner of the property had decided she wanted the last two days of our reservation. It is difficult to find another place in that short notice on the very busy Orcas Island. Our flight reservations had been made as well as the ferry reservations to get to Orcas Island. We were at their mercy. We then had to stay in substandard housing—3 trailers. The host was very nice and bent over backwards to accommodate us but it definitely wasn’t like being together in the house. So I am cautioning other renters of this property that you might be kicked out for your whole reservation or part of it. Very inconsiderate of the owner.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

7 Aug 2022

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

Great time

Great experience. Our first time to San Juan Island and this was a great place to stay for our fam.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by john l wachter

John Wachter has lived in Westsound for many years, and the 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 enjoy antiques and collecting, and guests can see many vintage items throughout the property

Why they chose this property

Island House being part of the Sunburnt Mermaid Cottages estate, guests can tour our upper gardens and orchard, sampling fruit and vegetables and enjoying the spacious grounds. Having tidelands, along with kayak rentals, beach combing and exploring the local area and Westsound marina and dining at our local restaurant walking distance from the cottage

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common area 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property