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Reviews of Waterfront home with private deck, WiFi, W/D & spectacular views

Waterfront home with private deck, WiFi, W/D & spectacular views
Orcas, WA

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Great home and location for a week with our group of six.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack K., Odenville, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This home is great. The setting with a clear view of the harbor, the large deck, large bedrooms, bunches is sleeping space - it is a great place to relax. It is also a convenient 2 minute drive from the ferry .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine K.

Grandparent House
It was good for a weekend getaway for our friend group :) Everything is super old and the downstairs is creepy but the price and size was right and the view is incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location with excellent views and plenty of parking.
Ideal for a large group and groups with children. Very comfortable and peaceful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overlook the needed maintenance and kitchen shortcomings...
If you can hold off on judging the dirty carpet, a couple broken tiles and the state of the kitchen that greet you ...as well as the much needed refresh of the exterior stain... you'll appreciate and enjoy it. The view is everything and makes it worth it. We did not use the bottom floor but did not notice a damp, mold smell. The furniture upstairs was updated from the picture and extremely comfortable after a long day hiking and exploring! The house is solidly built and the decks are sturdy. The pictures were misleading. The house was clean as best could be expected with wooden counter tops however, the housekeeping missed some things in the kitchen so, we cleaned surfaces before use. The proximity to the ferry and ease of finding it was much appreciated. We loved seeing all the Wild rabbits that greeted us on our way in and out. Be forewarned this house has a lot of stairs and may be difficult for those with knee and Ada concerns. The lovely views from decks off 2 of the bedrooms was a bonus! Suggestions to owner; bare minimum... professionally clean the carpet, fix the broken tiles and replace the kitchen oven. Lose the plastic hangars placed behind the woodstove on the wall as art. This house is worth the peaceful, beautiful sunrises and sunsets! All In all we'd rent this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are glad you enjoyed our lovely home. We apologize that the kitchen was not stocked as you expected. The local team is happy to take inventory and let the owner know what needs to be replaced. We apologize for the house not being cleaned as thoroughly as is our standard. Please know that local staff is available to assist with any cleanliness issues you encounter while in the home. We appreciate your comments and suggestions to help us improve. We hope to get the chance to host you again! Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Warren M., Kenmore, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star View, 1 Star Accomodations
The view is spectacular, and a forest surrounds the property for ultra privacy. But this property is very very dated and badly in need of much deferred maintenance. The kitchen faucet is a "sprayer", not in a good way. The downstairs toilet requires you to straddle the corner of the shower to use. The upstairs bathroom requires you to ascend a staircase to enter or exit the shower, or to use the commode. Floor tiles are cracked and broken (watch your bare feet!), light switches are all in the oddest places (but at least labeled!), and the "Welcome Book" with all the information is totally out of date. On the plus size, it is big, easily sleeping 4 couples and even a couple more on futons, and the kitchen, while old in the tooth, is roomy. It fit our needs, but we felt is was extremely overpriced for it's condition.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our condo. We are disappointed to read that your recent experience was not satisfactory. We will continue to work with both our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home. We can clarify that we do employ a method of dynamic pricing in which our homes' rates do fluctuate based on the time of year, location, and demand of our market. We appreciate your understanding and hope to host you for many more fantastic vacations to come! Thank you for being our guest!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Living
A great property for accommodating large group. We found all we needed and enjoyed the different living spaces. Clean, not luxurious. Comfortable. A solid rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, spacious, comfortable
This property worked beautifully for our extended family reunion. It has lots of space and was very comfortable with an unbelievable view! As mentioned in previous posts, it could use a little maintenance here and there. But, personally, I would prefer the more affordable pricing and put up with its "personality". We loved the island, too, with lots of beautiful hikes. I just wanted to mention that the 4th bedroom, listed as having a double bed with 2 singles, is actually a bunk bed (double below, single above) with a separate "cove" with the second single bed. The second single works well for an older child, teenager, or young adult who likes their own space that is actually separate from the bedroom. It's almost like a 5th bedroom but probably can't be listed as that since it's technically not a room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very seamless setting up with management a beautifully laid out property!
Very peaceful with an awesome view from many locations with in the house! Enough space for everyone to have there privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view; great for families
This is clearly a large family vacation home. Ideal for active grandparents/parents/school-age children/older toddlers. It has the beds, the chairs/tables, the separation of space needed for an extended family to visit. Not fancy, if you like fancy, but very comfortable. Lots of steps/levels outside and within the house - not reduced-mobility friendly so it will not work for those who can't do steps. The view out the main back deck is amazing - water view between trees. Very quiet here, and though it is walking-distance to the ferry, it is a 20 minute drive to the main-street area of Eastsound. The kitchen really could use some additional general cooking tools (mixing bowls of varied sizes, spatulas, small tongs etc) - the choice is pretty sparse and the pots and pans really need to be upgraded. More plastic deck chairs would be nice too, and a couple small side tables for the deck as well. A great place for the right type of guests! We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place, just needs to be updated.
very nice place. Just needs to have some upgrades done, and fix the heater.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Hi Dan, thank you for your visit. We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit. The heater is older but works well and keeps the home warm. There are some updates to some of the flooring in the works. We hope that you'll come to stay again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Angela C., Apex, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, Spacious House woth Great View
Great house; lots of room for our group of 10! We had plenty of space, and the views were breathtaking! The only complaint came from those who stayed downstairs; they said the radiant heat pump was too loud and woke/kept them up at night. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Deter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again!
Would stay again! We had three couples and a single person and we all have plenty of room places to hang out and read and be quiet and beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew P.

Great value for Orcas Island
Our group really enjoyed the place on Orcas Island. Like other reviews, it is clear the property has been loved before with some minor things in need of repair (tiling for example, and some stained carpet). But overall, it is a comfortable, large place to spread out and explore the island and other islands. You get an awesome view of the sunset from this property. If watching TV or movies is a priority, you probably won't like the setup here but we were too busy to spend much time doing that. There were some larger spiders, but to be expected. I will say the thing that bothered me the most was finding the door to the master's suite balcony wide open upon arrival. the carpet was covered in pine needles and after receiving a warning email about bugs and bats, the open door had us on edge for half an hour while we scouted out the place. You get way you pay for. This is a great, inexepensive way for a large group to stay on Orcas, it's certainly not perfect but the price reflects that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

KELLY Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view on the island
An idiosyncratic and rambling delight, this house is incredibly cosy , comfortable and spacious. The view from the main deck is stunning. It’s situated in the woods and feels away from everything but is actually really close to whatever you need. Well appointed kitchen and unlimited firewood for the great wood burning stove ( you can tell we were there in early spring!) When we needed a restock of a few things the phone was answered immediately and the items delivered within a couple of hours. Great communication and service.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
We had a great stay at Owl Lane. It is an affordable and beautiful location. The view gets an A+. Beds and house were comfortable. Orcas Island is beautiful with many things to see and do. This big house was great for us and our grown children. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful view!
An easy walk to the docks and town, and the deck was our favorite place to sit and watch bald eagles and lots of other birds and wildlife. A lovely spot that is comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orcas Island house
Large house in need of some repair. Great location with amazing view. Close to ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review, Dawn. We are glad that you enjoyed the view. We will work with our local team to ensure any issues are corrected for future guests, and we hope to host you again in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We enjoyed our stay at this home, it is very conveniently located near the ferry so we were able to jump to the other islands easily. The house was clean and had everything we needed, was a great trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don't do it justice
Lovely home with an amazing view. We had everything we needed and LOTS of space. It is a short walk to the ferry terminal, making it easy to day trip to other islands. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Steve R., Portland, Oregon

Great location. Size allows 8 adults to have their own space.
Great location. Clean, adequately stocked. Quiet. Large enough to allow alone time easily. Highly recommend. Would be nice to have access without having to drive into Eastsound.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Great find
We made the reservation for this house in part due to not being able to find other accommodations (hotels). What a lucky find! We were greeted with spectacular views of the water and the setting sun. The house itself had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
We're so glad you came to us for your Orcas stay and that it worked out well for your needs. Please think of us again! Karen Cherie L. Lindholm RE Property Management.

8/10 Good

Joel K.

The back balcony view is amazing!
We had 2 families of 4 with kids from 5-8. We could have sat on the large back patio for our whole stay and been perfectly happy - it's a gorgeous view of the water and nearby islands through a cleared space of forest. The house fit our needs perfectly and had lots of room. The kids were able to have fun playing in the yard and the shops/restaurants near the orcas ferry terminal is a short walk away. The house is multi level with a lot of stairs so if you have small children under 3 it may be tough to watch over. If we visit again, we would certainly consider the owl house again - we would probably add the option to have it cleaned after we left instead of laboring on our last few hours of our stay to knock out the chore list.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thanks for visiting Orcas with us. We're so glad you found the house and the wooded yard roomy with room to stretch. Come see us again! Karen Cherie L. Lindholm RE Property Management

8/10 Good

Suzanne C.

Funky and Fun- Perfect!
This home was perfect for our group of ten. There is a suite upstairs for a couple, two suites on the main floor for two couples, and a family space down stairs for up to six but limit for rental is ten. The house is a bit funky but perfect for a group and the view from the deck is awesom. it is a steep but short walk to the wonderful grocery store and the ferry. We had a wonderful time. S.C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thanks for taking the time to say your stay was a good one. We hope you'll return to Orcas with us soon! Karen Property Manager / Cherie L. Lindholm RE