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Orcas Island, Forest House #283

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

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Orcas Island, WA
  • Crescent Beach
    11 min drive
  • Darvill's Bookstore
    13 min drive
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
    13 min drive
  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    13 min drive

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About the area

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At this holiday home, you'll be 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Matia Island State Park and 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Crescent Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a fireplace. .Home features a TV and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Eastsound holiday home include The Funhouse Discovery Center and Darvill's Bookstore.

What's nearby

  • Moran State Park - 16 min drive
  • Cascade Lake - 17 min drive
  • Eastsound Beaches - 19 min drive
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs - 32 min drive
  • Mt. Constitution - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬13 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, Forest House #283

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. This home does not allow children under 13 due to the deck railings at this home.***

FOREST HOUSE is a wonderfully peaceful home to visit on beautiful Orcas Island, in the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State. This one-bedroom home is situated near the north shore of Orcas with distant views toward the Salish Sea surrounding the island. Guests arrive via a one-hour ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington on the mainland. Your visit begins when you get on the ferry and leave your cares behind.

This is the most unique home you will find anywhere in the Islands to rent. It has very unique architecture featuring fine wood interiors, round rooms joined by interior corridors and expansive exterior decks with water views. Look carefully at the pictures for this listing as they tell the story. Romantic, peaceful, charming, comfortable, and your hideaway for the time of your stay.

Featured on King 5 Seattle Evening News when it was known as Hobbit House. Also filmed in a show called Treehouse Masters season 11, Episode 11. Much has changed since then as the owners have lavished their care on this home. New owners are upgrading this summer so that your enjoyment of your visit can be even better.

Unique attributes are the well-equipped kitchen with a four-burner gas stove with oven and a over/under refrigerator with freezer above. Countertops are hand made from wood as are several drawers. Large capacity stacked washer and dryer included for guest use.

The circular living room includes a 55” wall-hung smart TV with Roku featuring Netflix and Prime Video. The under television soundbar and Blue ray DVD player complete the entertainment options. This room also has a comfortable, large sofa and sitting chair, plus easy access to the large outdoor deck environment.

The main bedroom features an excellent king mattress and skylight above for that romantic evening when going to bed. The bedroom is in its own private, separate portion of the home. Reach it from the kitchen via another outdoor deck area. The tower hosts a small studio for painting or yoga on the first floor, and spiral staircase leads to a sleeping loft outfitted with a luxury queen bed.

Then there is the deep soaking tub (accessed via steps) with hand-held shower attachment in its own round room between the living room and the kitchen. Across the hall is a single vanity with a custom sink and toilet together.

As mentioned above, it’s all about the pictures. Because this home has been listed on TripAdvisor for the last 10 years it has over a hundred rave reviews that cannot be transferred to this listing because it is no longer on TripAdvisor. Everyone loves this property. See you on Orcas!

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.

PLEASE NOTE: This home does not allow children under 13 due to the deck railings at this home. This home also has 4 steps to the entrance.

Represented by Northwest Island Escapes, wwwnwislandescapes.com

San Juan County Vacation Rental Permit Number - LANDUSE - 20 -0038

Property manager

Northwest Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Orcas Island, Forest House #283?

The closest beach to Orcas Island, Forest House #283 is Eastsound Beaches (5.3 km).

Does Orcas Island, Forest House #283 have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orcas Island, Forest House #283?

No, Orcas Island, Forest House #283 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Orcas Island, Forest House #283?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Orcas Island, Forest House #283?

No, pets are not allowed.

Orcas Island, Forest House #283 Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at the Forest House
We loved our stay at the Orcas Forest House. Peaceful surroundings and wonderful space to spend a few days and relax. The house includes so many fun details to discover and has everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals, and having laundry on site was another bonus. Close enough to Eastsound to easily head in for dinner or shopping, but far enough out that you felt secluded. One of the most unique places we've ever stayed, and we would absolutely book again if we are back in the area. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice !
Out of all of the places that I rented this is the one where the pictures just do not do it justice! The place is amazing and so cool!! It’s much bigger than I thought and more breath taking than we can imagine! All amenities are included , wifi was awesome and such a private stay! If I could give a 10 star I would !! We only stayed a couple of days but you could stay much longer and be happy! The experience and pictures make it so worth it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherilyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've never experienced a stay like this and can't wait to go back! Rustic, quaint, simple, but at the same time extremely ornate and unique and classy. SO fun! Take a long long bath with some music and a cocktail :D
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Place
We had a truly wonderful time at Forest House! The treehouse itself felt magical and we delighted in how quiet and serene the surroundings were. The beds were comfortable, the soaking tub was lovely - we had everything we needed for the weekend. Our only regret was that two nights in this special place were not enough. We hope to come back, and highly recommend to all!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favorite getaways!
This is the second time I've stayed here with my kids and we love this enchanting location. Some of the personal touches are missing after ownership changed, but it's still a wonderful whimsical place to stay and recoup.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023