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The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views

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Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Olga, WA
  • Popular LocationOrcas Island Artworks6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCascade Lake5 min drive
  • Popular LocationDoe Bay Hot Springs11 min drive
  • AirportBlakely Island, WA (BYW)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views

Located in the Historic Hamlet of Olga, The Stuga provides a quiet, spacious retreat conveniently located within steps of the water, two beaches, and a public dock. Water views on both levels, high-end linens, fully stocked kitchen, fiber internet, all in a thoughtfully designed space. Light-filled interior spaces provide comfort & convenience, great for families, groups, or remote work. Moran State Park, Doe Bay, and Mt Constitution are a quick 5 min drive, with Eastsound only 12 min away.

A comfortable mix of modern updates with vintage character help create an inviting space for your family and friends to enjoy as a home base on Orcas. The Stuga preserves its historic charm and cabin feel as you soak in the beauty that Orcas Island has to offer. Each room has partial water views so you can watch the ferries and whales go by in the distance from anywhere in the house.

The home has 3 beds, 2 bathrooms
The primary bedroom is large and has a queen bed, and two twin beds with amazing water views.

The upstairs bedroom has a full bed with private balcony and amazing water views, sleeps two.

The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed that sleeps two.

The living room has a large couch that is also a queen size sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress. All beds have organic cotton linens and plenty of pillows.

The kitchen is fully stocked to prepare family meals with a new stove, new full size Cafe Appliance fridge/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, and farmhouse sink. Coffee can be made with the Chemex pour over or traditional coffee maker and provided coffee beans.

A 55" HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and DVD player with DVD collection is provided for nightly entertainment along with plenty of board games, card games, and puzzles.

Water access is steps from The Stuga in two locations. Explore the tide pools, dig for clams, fish, and crab off of the dock. The dock is available in the summer months for mooring your boat.

Outside, enjoy the firepit and large front yard and deck for sunning, cleaning your catch, or exploring Olga.

Both bathrooms have been fully updated with the downstairs having a walk-in curbless shower and both bathrooms have heated tile floors.

Ask about our guest house (The Little Stuga) if you have over 7 adults.

Modern Updates:
Fiber Internet
Air Conditioning and Heating
Updated Bathrooms with Heated Bathroom Floors
Updated Kitchen with dishwasher
Full size washer and dryer
New hardwoods on 2nd floor and stairs.

Other Things to Note
The house is older and has some quirks, like sloped floors in the kitchen and upstairs bedroom. These are minor and won’t detract from your visit, but wanted to make you aware.

Our home can accommodate 9 guests, however if booking for 7+ adults, you will need to also book The Little Stuga in order to accommodate (guest house). Our home is best suited for no more than 7 adults and 2 children.

Pets - We may allow pets on a case by case basis, please message us to see if we can accommodate.

If an unauthorized event occurs, a $500 fee will be charged. No parties or events are allowed.

The propane fireplaces are not operational.

Parking is located in front of the house and is uncovered, we can accommodate 3-4 vehicles and ask that everyone park alongside the rock wall to avoid blocking the road.

We use a self check in door code so no need to use keys.

Mooring is available during the summer months on the public dock in Olga. We are located steps from the dock.

Stuga is Swedish for cottage and refers to the many summer cabins that dot Sweden's coastlines, forests and islands and serve as a holiday escape, often hosting their families for celebrations throughout the year.

The word Stuga also conjures up lots of evocative feelings for Swedes. These are typically places of peace, comfort, and mysig-ness or coziness, much closer to nature than the city.

We hope our Stuga provides the comfort and peacefulness you seek on Orcas Island and in our small hamlet of Olga.

Due to the time needed to adequately clean the property, we are not able to offer early check-in or late check-out. Please book an extra night if you would like to guarantee an early check- in or a late check- out.

Ask about our guest house (Little Stuga) if you have over 7 adults.

Permit # 2005CU020yt

Property manager

Erin Warren
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
$125 for first pet, $75 for the second

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties. Any unauthorized event will incur a $500 charge
Late checkouts without prior approval will incur a $150 charge
No smoking, quiet hours after 10PM, and no local guests without prior approval.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Property Registration Number Permit # 2005CU020yt

About the area

Olga

Located in Olga, this holiday home is on the beach. Orcas Island Artworks and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Doe Bay Hot Springs and Mt. Constitution. Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Olga, WA

What's nearby

  • Orcas Island Artworks - 6 min walk
  • Cascade Lake - 5 min drive
  • Cascade Falls - 5 min drive
  • Moran State Park - 6 min drive
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Ciderworks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Orcas Island Artworks and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cascade Falls and Cascade Lake. Obstruction Pass State Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ardis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Additional Items to Know About The Stuga Before Reserving It
The interior of the house was as described and the beds were comfortable. We were not notified until the welcome email with our access code to the house on 9/20 (our check in was 9/23) that "cell service can be a bit spotty and that Verizon and Sprint will have limited cell service". We could not make a call from the house with our cell phones (not even through the WiFi). As long as the WiFi was working, you could text. The lack of cell service should be noted on the main description of the rental. We had a medical emergency and it was very difficult communicating with family members. We were also notified on 9/20 that the hosts had just been notified by the power company that the power would be off for two nights of our stay. While we were on the island, I found out that the power outage was planned for the entire island and they had been notifying everyone starting in mid-August. If I had been informed of the planned power outage, we wouldn't have stayed on Orcas Island for our vacation. I am still working with VRBO and the hosts for at least half of my payment to be refunded as we should have been informed of the power outage and/or the house shouldn't have been available to rent during the power outage. Again, during the power outage there was no way to communicate as the WiFi was down as well then. The house does not have Cable/Satellite TV, but you can login to Hulu or other streaming services if you have an account.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and unique cottage
Excellent views of the sound, right up the road from the Olga docks so very convenient for us. House even had all the crab cooking needs!! Yum! Updated bathrooms made a big difference, but the towels are very small and we wished we had more. Overall the house was lovely for my family and we enjoyed our stay! Thanks Erin for hosting :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stellar Find
The property was exactly what we were looking for. Great location. Lots of character. Great and NW island vibe. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restorative Woman’s Retreat
7 women in both The Stuga and Little Stuga. Room for everyone. Beds for everyone. Kitchen equipped beautifully. Easy 2 minute walk to water. Owners were super responsive when we had a minor concern. Perfect base for exploring all and sundry on Orcas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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Hosted by Erin Warren

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