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Natasha B.
3 January 2026
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Chalet
Famous Gnome House Chalet on Amazing 110 Acre Private Setting
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
gnome alcove bed
1 Queen Bed
Master Loft sleigh bed
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Famous Gnome House Chalet on Amazing 110 Acre Private Setting
The Gnome House is a truly memorable romantic getaway or family fun vacation rental. This premier Orcas Island vacation chalet is located on a 110 acre magnificent private setting…..a renowned wildlife and bird watching paradise.
The Gnome House is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted, timber-framed Orcas Island cottage constructed with massive timbers, cedar arches, and hand carved tree trunk posts.
Come discover this delightful site of many a honeymoon, many romantic evenings, magical family vacations, one of the truly romantic Orcas Island getaways or quintessential Orcas Island experiences. A perfect family vacation rental cottage - children and grandparents love it! Queen size sleigh bed up the gorgeous hand built spiral staircase, queen size alcove bed into which one climbs, and a Ikea sofa that opens flat into a double bed. Maximum occupancy is 4 adults + 2 small children.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINDING OUR WEBSITE LINK: Scroll down to the bottom of this page, the Link is located just below the calendar icon. Look for the bold words that say ” Our Fabulous Vacation Rental Houses in Deer Harbor
” highlighted in blue CLICK HERE
We designed and crafted the Gnome House to stir up your imagination.
A few of the hand-crafted features:
• ...a wooden spiral staircase with carved squirrel and acorn newel posts
• to a very romantic master loft with a queen-sized sleigh bed
• ...a fairytale-like Scandinavian alcove cupboard bed with delightful murals ... a completely unusual, charming, yet modern fully equipped kitchen
• ... a romantic, cozy wood-burning stove
• ... a Scandinavian sofa/double bed perfect for relaxing or guests sleeping
• ...a fabulous, private hot tub spa under the stars
...a large stone fire pit surrounded by seating, for campfires and S’mores.
The Gnome House truly inspires every visitor. ' architectural gem..' 'How did you build those arches? ' seen anything like this before...' ' like a fairy tale...' ' did you fit that floor to the stonework...' 'I would love to live in the Gnome House!'
Visit our web site by clicking on the link in this listing or google Gnome House Deer Harbor to see many photos, a video tour, and information and pictures about the magnificent setting. You can view our up-to-date availability calendar to plan your vacation.
Deer Harbor on beautiful Orcas Island is located in the 'Rain Shadow' area of the Great Pacific Northwest enjoying only 23-25 inches of rain and over 260 sunny days annually. Northern Puget Sound is home to just under 90 orca whales, countless seals, sea lions, otters, Dahl's porpoises, Minke whales, salmon, eagles, thus, fishing and whale-watching are very popular activities. Orcas Island has numerous parks including the 1500 acre Turtleback Mountain Preserve, and Deer Harbor's own community Waterfront Park. The 140 acre incomparable private preserve for guests at the Gnome House is considered a treasure by local, state and Federal environmental agencies and institutions.
Keywords: family reunion, honeymoon, romantic getaway, cabin, vacation rental, cottage, hot tub
The Gnome House is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted, timber-framed Orcas Island cottage constructed with massive timbers, cedar arches, and hand carved tree trunk posts.
Come discover this delightful site of many a honeymoon, many romantic evenings, magical family vacations, one of the truly romantic Orcas Island getaways or quintessential Orcas Island experiences. A perfect family vacation rental cottage - children and grandparents love it! Queen size sleigh bed up the gorgeous hand built spiral staircase, queen size alcove bed into which one climbs, and a Ikea sofa that opens flat into a double bed. Maximum occupancy is 4 adults + 2 small children.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINDING OUR WEBSITE LINK: Scroll down to the bottom of this page, the Link is located just below the calendar icon. Look for the bold words that say ” Our Fabulous Vacation Rental Houses in Deer Harbor
” highlighted in blue CLICK HERE
We designed and crafted the Gnome House to stir up your imagination.
A few of the hand-crafted features:
• ...a wooden spiral staircase with carved squirrel and acorn newel posts
• to a very romantic master loft with a queen-sized sleigh bed
• ...a fairytale-like Scandinavian alcove cupboard bed with delightful murals ... a completely unusual, charming, yet modern fully equipped kitchen
• ... a romantic, cozy wood-burning stove
• ... a Scandinavian sofa/double bed perfect for relaxing or guests sleeping
• ...a fabulous, private hot tub spa under the stars
...a large stone fire pit surrounded by seating, for campfires and S’mores.
The Gnome House truly inspires every visitor. ' architectural gem..' 'How did you build those arches? ' seen anything like this before...' ' like a fairy tale...' ' did you fit that floor to the stonework...' 'I would love to live in the Gnome House!'
Visit our web site by clicking on the link in this listing or google Gnome House Deer Harbor to see many photos, a video tour, and information and pictures about the magnificent setting. You can view our up-to-date availability calendar to plan your vacation.
Deer Harbor on beautiful Orcas Island is located in the 'Rain Shadow' area of the Great Pacific Northwest enjoying only 23-25 inches of rain and over 260 sunny days annually. Northern Puget Sound is home to just under 90 orca whales, countless seals, sea lions, otters, Dahl's porpoises, Minke whales, salmon, eagles, thus, fishing and whale-watching are very popular activities. Orcas Island has numerous parks including the 1500 acre Turtleback Mountain Preserve, and Deer Harbor's own community Waterfront Park. The 140 acre incomparable private preserve for guests at the Gnome House is considered a treasure by local, state and Federal environmental agencies and institutions.
Keywords: family reunion, honeymoon, romantic getaway, cabin, vacation rental, cottage, hot tub
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Popular playset with gorgeous view nearby
Events
No events allowed
Ask us directly please
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
ONE SMALL-MEDIUM DOG ALLOWED WITH PRIOR PERMISSION
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Note from host: ask us directly please
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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About the area
Deer Harbor
Located in Deer Harbor, this chalet is near the airport and on the beach. West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Skull Island State Park and Jones Island State Park. Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Deer Harbor, WA
What's nearby
- Skull Island State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Salty Fox Coffee - 68 min drive
- Duck Soup - 76 min drive
- Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 74 min drive
- Downriggers - 68 min drive
- San Juan Vineyard - 74 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
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Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristen G.
4 August 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jay A.
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, relaxing
Jay A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chrystal C.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the stay
Chrystal C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew E.
7 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweetest family stay
Matthew E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick R.
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Gnome Getaway
Rick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dave H.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
Dave H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G.
9 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and quiet place on Orcas Island
Sharon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Marriage on Orcas Island
Heather H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darci T.
16 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
Darci T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin G.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Serene
Kristin G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
28 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Thomas C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Betsy S.
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun trip
Betsy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alana L.
16 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Alana L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
DeeAnn J.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun cottage with Gnome theme. The grandkids were enammered.
DeeAnn J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy D.
24 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique cabin on a wonderful property.
Timothy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katy L.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous retreat
Katy L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
Mary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Margaret C.
21 May 2018
Absolutely Perfect!
Margaret C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Francisco L.
9 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent
Francisco L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Kalen D.
17 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Kalen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Starla C.
6 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Old World Feel
Starla C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah T.
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend for a family getaway!
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
tay
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun place to stay but needs some updating
tay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Derrik W.
5 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As charming as it looks, but...
Derrik W.
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About the host
Hosted by Meg and Bob Connor
We have lived full time on Orcas Island since 1975, raising three sons, who are now married with children who love to visit their grand-parents. We have been happily married for 52 years!
We moved up here with a down payment and no jobs and over the years have done many things. We have worked, farmed, been in construction, operated heavy equipment, coached Little League for all three sons, participated in countless community activities, volunteered at the school, run two successful gift and clothing shops, designed and built several buildings including the amazing Gnome House, and remodeled our other vacation rental waterfront home, Maggie's Manor, using the outstanding design drawings of our eldest son, now an Architect.
We are involved in cutting edge restoration of marine habitat and just completed a 9 weir salmon ladder and planted over 1500 plants and trees over our estuarine and riparian areas. If you have a Facebook page, visit the Deer Harbor Stewardship Project page to see some of what we have been doing. We hope you will 'Like' it.
We have extensive backgrounds in skiing, sailing, cycling and mountaineering. We enjoy adventures and vacations with our children and grand-children.
We moved up here with a down payment and no jobs and over the years have done many things. We have worked, farmed, been in construction, operated heavy equipment, coached Little League for all three sons, participated in countless community activities, volunteered at the school, run two successful gift and clothing shops, designed and built several buildings including the amazing Gnome House, and remodeled our other vacation rental waterfront home, Maggie's Manor, using the outstanding design drawings of our eldest son, now an Architect.
We are involved in cutting edge restoration of marine habitat and just completed a 9 weir salmon ladder and planted over 1500 plants and trees over our estuarine and riparian areas. If you have a Facebook page, visit the Deer Harbor Stewardship Project page to see some of what we have been doing. We hope you will 'Like' it.
We have extensive backgrounds in skiing, sailing, cycling and mountaineering. We enjoy adventures and vacations with our children and grand-children.
Why they chose this property
We designed and built the Gnome House as a tribute to our Scandinavian heritage, and as a tribute to the place we first met in Kitzbuhel, Austria. It began as a family guesthouse and now for the past 25 years has been an extremely popular vacation rental, perfect for family vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoons, and special occasions galore.
It is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental 4 bedroom waterfront home, called Maggie's Manor. We wanted to share our Orcas Island lifestyles with visitors from all over the world. We have on-going environmental restoration activities on our 3 streams, several ponds, magnificent 20 acre estuary, and 20 acre wildfowl marsh, as well as beautiful, productive farm and forest land. It is considered the most significant environmentally diverse San Juan Islands' property by local, state and federal environmental agencies.
The beauty and tranquility of Nature inspires everyone who visits.
Orcas Island is the most popular place in Washington to get married, and is the dream vacation spot for people all over the world, and we get to live here! And when visitors leave and we say 'goodbye', we always because we are happy to see them go, but rather because we are so happy that we don't have to leave this paradise!
It is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental 4 bedroom waterfront home, called Maggie's Manor. We wanted to share our Orcas Island lifestyles with visitors from all over the world. We have on-going environmental restoration activities on our 3 streams, several ponds, magnificent 20 acre estuary, and 20 acre wildfowl marsh, as well as beautiful, productive farm and forest land. It is considered the most significant environmentally diverse San Juan Islands' property by local, state and federal environmental agencies.
The beauty and tranquility of Nature inspires everyone who visits.
Orcas Island is the most popular place in Washington to get married, and is the dream vacation spot for people all over the world, and we get to live here! And when visitors leave and we say 'goodbye', we always because we are happy to see them go, but rather because we are so happy that we don't have to leave this paradise!
What makes this property unique
In addition to the extraordinary beauty and serenity of Nature,so inspiring to us all, the incredible good weather in Deer Harbor is one of the main reasons for living here. Deer Harbor on beautiful Orcas Island is located in the 'Rain Shadow' area of the Great Pacific Northwest enjoying only 23 inches of rain and over 260 sunny days annually. This means that we can enjoy the great outdoors all year long, hiking, biking, sailing, fishing, etc.
There have been documented over 80 species of birds frequenting the extremely vibrant freshwater marsh. There are a variety of environmental programs in progress. We work with scientists, students, and Native Americans on our restoration efforts. Our property is the site of the first white European settler on Orcas Island, Louis Cayou, who married into the Samish Nation in the mid-1800s. We are working with the Samish descendants of Cayou in our restoration efforts, and hope to have their annual Canoe Journey with about 60 canoes stop here in the future.
Should your dates not be available in this chalet, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, Maggie’s Manor for up to 8 people, and in the off seasons, Maggie’s Getaway for up to 4 guests.
There have been documented over 80 species of birds frequenting the extremely vibrant freshwater marsh. There are a variety of environmental programs in progress. We work with scientists, students, and Native Americans on our restoration efforts. Our property is the site of the first white European settler on Orcas Island, Louis Cayou, who married into the Samish Nation in the mid-1800s. We are working with the Samish descendants of Cayou in our restoration efforts, and hope to have their annual Canoe Journey with about 60 canoes stop here in the future.
Should your dates not be available in this chalet, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, Maggie’s Manor for up to 8 people, and in the off seasons, Maggie’s Getaway for up to 4 guests.
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