We loved the seclusion of the property and such a lovely setting with the apple and pear orchard around. The cabin is set up with great amenities that all were in working order.
Enjoyed our time in this house in Eastsound! Peaceful place to relax in after our family reunion. Loved sitting out on the porch in the morning and evening. Beds were comfortable. Overall, a great place to stay!
The cabin has everything we need. The bed is very comfortable. Very quiet and secluded and yet is not far from Moran State Park, north beach and the town. The only thing I would make suggestion is perhaps to change out the towels as they seem to be old.
I stayed here with my mom and we both loved it! The property is quiet and set back from the road for privacy. The owners live nearby, and are very responsive via text. Eastsound is a quick drive away, maybe a 30 minute walk for the adventurous. We loved having this little spot to retreat to at the end of the day. Thank you!
We really enjoyed our stay on Orcas Island! Perfect spot for us and our two kids (4-years and 10-months). It had everything we needed for the kids (high chair, travel crib, toys, etc.) and they loved seeing the deer and owl that came to visit in the evenings!
Peaceful location in old apple orchard, off main road, near East Sound and Moran State Park. Comfortable, and washer/dryer helps! Some updates needed. We appreciated communication from hosts, and enjoyed our stay!
Absolutely loved every bit of this property and hospitality of the owners. Nothing like being in middle of beautifully groomed grounds, wildlife, games under the tree on table..then making meals inside. I only pray I can enjoy this place again!
Our stay at Jim & Cathyâs place was wonderful. The cabin is located in one of the most tranquil parts of the island. It is a very relaxing place that will surround you with nothing but nature and beautiful scenery. The cabin is spacious and the kitchen is well-equipped, great for cooking. Jim & Cathy made us feel welcome and were kind enough to offer us apples and pears from their orchard. We Highly recommend and would book this place again.
It was an ideal place for our Family. We came with two toddlers one in a crib and one still co sleeps. We really loved the experience of viewing the deer so close. When we got there there was no grill but we just communicated that that was how we were planning to feed ourselves the next two day, and one was brought out for us.
Great stay for our first time on Orcas Island. Place is immaculate. Not too much decor on every surface like some places, so we could easily put our books on the night stands, binoculars on table, keys and wallet on kitchen counter, etc. Wildlife was the best part. Our 2 year old loved the caterpillars (we consider this wildlife! Ha ha) Really loved the addition of travel coffee mugs, thought that was unique. Beds are so amazing, we all slept like babies...even our actual infant baby! Jim and Cathy are so sweet. They felt like family that we hadn't seen in a while!
We had the most delightful and relaxing stay at Cathy and Jimâs cottage. Their property is secluded, quiet, and a perfect spot for solitude. Itâs minutes away from the heart of Eastsound. We traveled there with our toddler and were pleasantly surprised at all the kid friendly additions - pack n play, kidsâ books, toys, etc. Cathy and Jim were so lovely and generous. They checked in on us and provided some kitchen items when we realized we didnât have what we needed. We felt so welcomed and taken care of while there. This was our first trip to Orcas and whenever we come back, we will definitely be staying here!
We loved our stay at Jim and Cathy's place. It was perfect.
1. You are close to town. You can walk there.
2. The house and space feel quiet and private. It is like an oasis on the property.
3. The house itself its lovely. Its very peaceful. The upstairs bed is really nice and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need.
4. Jim and Cathy are great hosts.
5. I would recommend this spot to anyone.
We had an amazing time staying at the Orchard cottage. The place was immaculate when we arrived. It has everything you need and Cathy and Jim are fantastic hosts. Itâs the perfect distance from Eastsound and Moran State park. Will stay here again for sure!
The cabin was great. Small but very comfortable and immaculately maintained. The property was lovely with the apple trees all around that the deer came to browse each evening. Wonderful porch and picnic table for dining al fresco, or just taking in the evening sun or having a morning beverage.
This place is only a few minutes from the town, but a world away. It is in an old apple orchard. The unit is a separate building from the owners, but you wonât see their house u less youâre loooking out of the back windows. Thereâs a great porch with 4 chairs to relax and watch the many deer that visit the yard. The interior seems to be new, with a farmers sink and induction stove. The bathroom is very modern too. We had 4 adults staying, and the only downside is that it was a little tight for the 4 of us in the common areas. Still, it was worth dealing with that for the peace and quiet of this lovely cabin. I hope to return to Orcas Island and to stay in this great rental again.
Our family of four stayed at this cabin for a few nights in July. The kids could safely roam the yard/orchard or play with toys inside. There was a lot of baby gear available like a portable crib and highchair. The kitchen has everything needed to cook in and even had butter, salt, sugar, and some other basics. The hosts were very friendly.
Jim and I met here on Orcas in 1991. I was a "Hollywood Refugee" and he hailed years prior from So Cal as well. Before we knew it, we were raising 2 children together in what we consider to be one of the best places in the world to do so. Jim purchased the property that we now live on in 1980. After selling a previous home on the mountain side above us, we built the main log home and moved in in 2006. We completed the cottage in 2016.