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North Shore | Private Beach & Pet-Friendly

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A garden with wooden furniture and a wooden fence.
A living room with a TV, sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a wooden fence, and tall trees in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bed, and a ping pong table.
A house with a dark exterior, a metal roof, and a gravel driveway leading to a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Eastsound, WA
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Historical Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cascade Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living area number 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedrrom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Orcas Island Golf Course and Mt. Constitution are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moran State Park and Turtleback Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cascade Lake - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Orcas Island Artworks - 24 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sugar Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackfish Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lower Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SQUEEZERS - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at North Shore | Private Beach & Pet-Friendly?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore | Private Beach & Pet-Friendly on 4 March 2027 start from NZ$1,604, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Shore Retreat: Private Beach Access, Tennis/Pickleball Court, Pets Welcome located?

This family-friendly Eastsound holiday home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of North Beach, Crescent Beach and Orcas Island Historical Museum. Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, clean, nice layout for 2 couples. We did wish the mattresses were more comfortable but the rest of the place was cute and had a well stocked kitchen. We met the owner on the way out, so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fabulous... loved the place! Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great central location to explore Orcas Island. Host was easy to work with and home was well stocked with all the basics. Loved all the games at the house and access to the private beach was a great place to start the day with a cup of coffee. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The place was very clean, super comfortable for a family. You can't beat the location, quiet and peaceful, yet just minutes from downtown Eastsound, making it easy to pop in for meals and shopping or head out to explore the island. Highly recommend for anyone traveling with a pet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you and your family enjoyed the home and your stay! It was my pleasure to host you and you are most welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Perfect for our quick getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very well furnished, the garden was beautiful and the location couldn’t have been better. I had excellent communication with the host. Would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay! It was my pleasure hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back, anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Eastsound with comfortable beds and a good setup for a family and grandparents. We enjoyed the pickleball courts and nearby beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed the home and all the lovely amenities. It was a joy hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we booked and expected. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home with a great host. The house is very clean and well stocked. Location on the island is excellent as well. We all felt very comfortable there and plan to return in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you so much! I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay! It was my pleasure hosting you and I am more than happy to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen was a gracious host who answered all our questions thoroughly and quickly, and her property was beautiful! All the amenities listed were there, and the property was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely house with front garden and lots of room. Kitchen was fully stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
I am so grateful you had a great time, I had a great time hosting you! Thanks for being such great guests and you are most welcome anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property. Beautiful garden and nice forest views, short walk to a beach where you can see otters! Loved the big yard and fun yard games! We had everything we needed and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you so much for being such great guests. I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay and I’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and centrally located on the island, so close to restaurants, shops, hiking etc. The ping pong table, pickle ball court, and beach just up the road gave us things to do when we were at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2026
Thank you for your review and for being such great guests! I'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed for cooking picnics, games, an amazing dog basket and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2026
Thank you for being such wonderful guests! I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing getaway

Our family of 4 loved the house & the area. Great amenities with ping pong, Bluetooth sound system, TV, pickleball nearby, & a beautiful garden to read & relax in. We love Orcas Island, and this house made our stay extra special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Go To Spot on Orcas

3rd time staying here and it was great, as usual. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with the essentials, the yard is great for relaxing and playing with the kids and proximity to the beach down the street is always a plus.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House for the four of us. Especially enjoyed ping pong, pickle ball and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
These things you listed are some of my favorite things about the property as well! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for your review and for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orcas Island Garden Retreat

The house and garden are awesome. Would book this place again. Host was over the top!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I love Orcas Island. On this visit, staying at the home on Fossil Way made it even more special. First, Kristen is a fantastic host and a prompt and helpful communicator. Second, the house and setting are both superb, quiet, and serene, far enough away from the hustle and bustle, yet close enough to groceries and other amenities in Eastsound. This a single story home, with an open floor plan spanning a small living room, dining area, and kitchen, two adjoining bedrooms with Queen beds their own bathrooms (one includes washer and dryer), and a large separate den with TV, ping pong table, and two single beds. Everything in the house, including appliances and kitchen items, was top notch.The property has large front and back yards; the front yard has a beautiful garden with pathways around the plants. My favorites included the New Zealand shrub topiarist's hebe (Veronica topiaria). Other plants in the garden include flue fescue, columbine, geranium, lavender, rosemary, reflex stonecrop, scarlet avens, Eastern catmint, etc. The front yard and garden, where we enjoyed coffee, breakfasts, and lunches face a small hillside to the east that frames tall Sitka spruce against the sky. The view to the southeast captures the northern end of Mt. Constitution.We enjoyed our short walk down to the private beach in the mornings took several hikes around Orcas in the afternoon. Absolutely loved our stay in this house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
Wow! Thank you so much for this generous and thoughtful review! I definitely learned more about the plants we have here from reading your comment, its wonderful. I am so grateful you enjoyed your stay, the home and the scenery. And thanks for being such great guests! It was my joy hosting you and I'd be delighted to welcome you back, anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break

A great house and location to get away. We appreciated the games indoor and out, with a well appointed house with thoughtful touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Close to Eastsound. Quiet neighborhood. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Property manager was easy to contact and even allowed an early check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Thanks for your lovely review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I would absolutely love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication by the host from start to finish, fast to answer questions. The property is well kept, very clean and well located near the water and town. We were in Orcas for our daughters wedding so this was really just a place to sleep so we did not get to take full advantage of the house amenities or the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad the home worked well for your stay and I would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The garden in the front yard is beautiful, and the perfect spot to enjoy coffee in the morning, as long as you don't mind sharing the space with hummingbirds and. The nearby beach was great and so easy to access; we had fun checking out the tide pools and doing a little rockhounding. The location of the house made it easy to find and it's central to both sides of the island. The private beach was great for sunset, but even more amazing was North Beach, which is only about a 3 minute drive away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spot on Orcas Island!

My family (5 adults) 1 dog stayed here for a long weekend during our first visit to Orcas Island. The location was perfect for exploring different parts of the island and close to stores & restaurants in Eastsound. We loved walking to the private beach area each morning and evening to spot wildlife and enjoy the mountain & sunset views. The property itself was very clean with comfortable beds, ample supplies, and nice personal touches. The outdoor garden was beautiful and my brother's dog loved laying in the fenced in yard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Location!

Highly recommended stay on Orcas Island!This home had every amenity we could ask for...and more! We cooked dinner each night in the well-equipped kitchen, played outdoor games in the spacious backyard, walked often to the nearby neighborhood beach, and made great use of the pickleball court. The house was also very dog-friendly...our little guy especially loved the fully fenced front yard. Kristen, the property manager, was wonderful...her hospitality and communication were top-notch. We stayed for 7 nights and had an amazing vacation on Orcas Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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