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Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287

Vacation home in Eastsound with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Fireplace, offices, printers
Outdoor dining
Fireplace, offices, printers
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Orcas Island, WA
  • Place, Eastsound Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Darvill's Bookstore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Historical Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Eastsound

Located within a 5-minute walk of Eastsound Beaches, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Darvill's Bookstore. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Eastsound Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Funhouse Discovery Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sugar Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ladybug Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪West Beach Resort Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

Welcome to “The Heart of It All,” a hidden gem in a cozy, quiet little neighborhood in the heart of Eastsound! This two-story craftsman home is perfect for a long family holiday, a weekend getaway, or a new work-from-home paradise with fast FIBER internet and multiple office nooks. Just across the street from “The Heart of It All,” you’ll find Eastsound’s Waterfront Park which is perfect for picnics! Nearby, you'll find Crescent Beach and Crescent Beach trail where you can rent kayaks and canoes.

This perfectly appointed home is just a short 5-minute walk to the historic village of Eastsound, Orcas Island’s downtown district. This walkable village bustles with life—a visitor’s dream of galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and a history museum. Historically, it was the center of Coast Salish tribal commerce. Now, locals and visitors enjoy its natural beauty and quaint charms. After spending a day whale watching, shopping, or hiking, you can relax with a massage, delicious meal, concert or play, or head to the seasonal farmer’s market.

Just a beautiful 10-minute drive from "The Heart of It All" is the highly recommended Moran State Park. The park offers over 50 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horses. Seasonally, the two lakes located within the park allow non-motorized fishing. While visiting the park, you can take a 15-minute drive to the top of Mt. Constitution with breathtaking views of the entire Puget Sound area.

You and your family will have access to the ENTIRE house plus the community open space with picnic shelter and stone fireplace. This two-story craftsman has 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms with a maximum occupancy of 5.

Upstairs you will find a queen bed master bedroom.

Also upstairs is a second bedroom with a full-size lower bunk and a single upper bunk.

Downstairs you will also find a full-size sofa bed. All beds have professionally laundered and high-end luxury linens.

Each bathroom comes fully stocked with eco-friendly soaps, professionally laundered high-end hotel grade towels, washcloths, and hair dryers.

The fully stocked kitchen provides all the amenities to ensure a seamless cooking experience.

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES:

Perfect home for families.

Safety grip bar for shower.

Washer and dryer.

Fast FIBER internet and Wi-Fi, printer, multiple office nooks.

Keyless entry with smart lock.

A front porch with a BBQ and French doors in the kitchen that open to a sunny side yard.

Please note this home has 2 steps to the entrance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County Permit # PPROVO-14-0010
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Eastsound
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Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Eastsound is within a 10-minute walk of Eastsound Beaches, Orcas Island Historical Museum, and Darvill's Bookstore. You'll also find The Funhouse Discovery Center and Crescent Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation and fireplaces in some.

Does Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base), which is located 5.8 mi away (12-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287?

Yes, every accommodation at Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 comes with a porch.

Orcas Island, The Heart of It All #287 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and cozy house. Quiet neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The location was great--so close to downtown Eastsound--easy walking distance to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at this cottage! Amazing location right in town with easy access to both sides of the island. The space was perfect for our family—clean, well-equipped, and super comfortable. Great communication with the property manager made everything easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Was great clean and good communication
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place - Heaters Not Working

Place is nice. Great location. Downstairs heaters did not work though, so we were VERY cold whenever hanging out downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage Community

Great location within walking distance to all the shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay seen lots of whales!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great location, very short walk to everything in East Sound. House was very clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful townhouse

We were so impressed with the place. Impeccable & so cozy. We participated in the Moran constitutional relay and it was in the perfect area. Close to Moran state park and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little cottage in a quiet garden setting, just across the street from the beach. The house is lovingly furnished and exceptionally well-equipped. Beds, sheets, towels all first class. We have stayed in hundreds of such properties and this is one of the best. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely small rental home nearby town and beach areas

This is a very nice small house, with an efficient floorplan. The kitchen was very well apportioned, and was probably the best overall kitchen I've experienced in a rental home. The check in was easy, and the door code made everything simple. The only issue I had with it is that the beds are very hard and not especially comfortable. That's a bit of a problem for a place where you want to sleep for several nights. Softer mattresses would really put this place over the top.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

This was perfect- great location, cute house, very clean. I LOVE this house, this town, this island. Perfection!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural Design / Walking Distance to Town
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021