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Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Palouse Winery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Alki Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

Enjoy peace and quiet at the Cottage at Useful Bear Farm. Vashon Island has lots to offer year-round: beaches, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Conveniently located near the north-end ferry and close to town where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. The cottage has full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room on the first floor. Upstairs is a large sleeping loft with queen bed separated by a divider and a trundle bed and sleeper sofa. A portion of the proceeds from the cottage go to local housing programs.

Property manager

Debra Gussin
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 first aid kit

About the area

Vashon Island

Vashon Island is home to this cottage. Seattle Center and WaMu Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park or Lumen Field.
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Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Alki Beach - 43 min drive - 15.4 km
  • T-Mobile Park - 52 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 61 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wild Mermaid - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Birdhouse - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Endolyne Joes - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Camp Colvos Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. located?

Situated in Vashon Island, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lincoln Park and Alki Beach. Alki Beach Park and Manchester State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a very nice stay here. Loved the fresh eggs and flowers upon arrival. The sitting room upstairs with sky lights was great in the afternoon. Slept well under the layers of quilts provided. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sky B.

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

Accommodating Yellow Cottage

Located not far from the Seattle Ferry. Owner is very kind and welcoming. Has all the comforts of home including French press, baking pans and other stove top pans, oven with broiler, Keurig and hot water kettle, Bose system, plenty of blankets, and what I loved was a full bath tub (and shower). Stay here for quiet place near the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell C.

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

Quick Stay

The cottage was small and suitable for the two of us. The stairs were very steep making it somewhat scary to navigate in the middle of the night. We went out to dinner and when we returned, it was very cold. We tried to get the heat to work, but weren’t successful. Other than that, it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Lovely location

Lovely little cottage with great kitchen and bath. Perfect location on the island, peaceful setting. A great place to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia f.

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

Cute cabin

I stayed here this past weekend and despite the rainy weather, had an incredible time! The cabin is homey and so sweet. Debra was so helpful and kind and reached out to let me know that she was available if my friend and I needed anything. She also left us some fresh chicken eggs to use, which was a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend a friend to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

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

Great stay

Debra greeted us the first night which was nice. She responded to my notice of a leaky sprayer which they already knew about. I was very happy to find extra charger cords and plug they had provided since I forgot mine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cozy, comfortable cottage and well furnished. A very quiet & private location close to town, shopping & restaurants. The owners were very friendly and we would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at this comfortable, and hospitable cottage on Vashon Island. Super clean, artsy, quality linens, well stocked bathroom, beautiful setting. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia y.

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

Perfect Vashon get-a-way & LOVELY property

This was our first visit to Vashon, on the recommendation of friends. WONDERFUL property and hosts/owners. The location is super close to the ferry, close to the main island 'downtown' area, and overall lovely. If you love the 'rural' feel with fresh fruit from orchard trees, and fresh eggs from chickens (owners shared some eggs! -yum!) - then you will LOVE this location. Inside was clean, decorated in tasteful/simple/elegant style. For short stays you will have everything you need. *Note - if you have issues with stairs, the steps are few, but rather steep. Good railings, but... just FYI... Overall - a 9.8 out of ten! (0.2 for the stairs) - outside of that, GO FOR IT - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Welcoming hosts, beautiful property, best bedding.

Fresh eggs, a bouquet, and a lovely message left in the cottage by the friendly host who introduced herself after we parked. We were encouraged to enjoy the surroundings and pick some apples. We loved the down comforter/pillows and cotton sheets on the bed, and soooooo many amazing quilts to cuddle up with. The check in and check out times are so generous. We would definitely stay here again. We also heard an owl when we got back from dinner, which was really cool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

devin s.

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

Vashon Overnight Stay

From arrival to departure, my wife and I had a great stay. The house was clean and wonderfully styled. My wife enjoyed the stained glass upon entering the front door. The stairs were a bit steep so if you have kids or older individuals staying there, just be cautious. The house had everything we needed from silverware, linen, boardgames, & books. Deborah was very welcoming. She told us we were free to explore the farm and even left us some homegrown eggs on the counter. If we ever come back and this place is available, we will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Nice little house!

We'd stay here again. Host was friendly and accessible. House was small (as expected), but really nice and very clean. Bright and welcoming. The only downside is that the house number sign was a little hard to see from the road, but that was easy to get used to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloé D.

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

Amazing Property!

We had a fantastic stay at this property on Vashon. It was incredibly easy to find and to check in to the house. Our friendly hosts set up a lovely place to stay and we even had fresh eggs waiting for us. Thank you for welcoming us to your lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

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Beautiful property with a cozy and spacious house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect get away

This outstanding property on vashon Island with It's very easy access by car to the ferry system and or water taxi it an ideal location to explore Seattle and the northwest. Host was great, place was ready on time. Check out was easy. Very quite and relaxing. Kitchen had all you need to cook meals. There was clean towels and fresh lines on the bed. I enjoyed my stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, the host was very friendly. Easy to get to and find. The plums they left out for us from their farm were the best I’ve ever had. Would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna Z.

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

Vashon Getaway

Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Excellent Stay

Everything about the stay was excellent. It's a great little place if you want some time on the island. Very clean, close to town and the north end ferry, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

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

great stay

So clean and well stocked. Beautiful little cabin. We were a bit worried of the bedrooms being upstairs because of the heat, but not to worry, Debra thought of that too. Fans and and AC unit were running when we arrived. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Fantastic Host! Couldn’t have been any better!

Property was exactly as described. We were in town for a wedding, and did not have a ride. No ubers! Debra was kind enough to offer transportation and an early check in to accommodate. Would love to go back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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

Beautiful setting

This charming cottage was perfectly appointed and so comfortable. Convenient to the ferry and the downtown restaurants and shops. Deborah greeted us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Vashon yellow cottage

Very charming cottage and nice decor. Fresh eggs on the kitchen counter. All the the extras of soaps to suntan lotion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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