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Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location

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Interior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Eastsound, WA
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Darvill's Bookstore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Eastsound Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location

Permit #HE-09-02(01CU037) -The Wisteria Cottage is located on an acre of land with a small orchard near the heart of Eastsound Village. It is ideally suited to those who are looking for a centrally located place to stay on Orcas Island that is within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants, theatre and public beaches and parks.

The cottage has two bedrooms, with a queen bed in the master bedroom and two twin beds in the second bedroom. There is a comfortable living/dining room, full kitchen, 3/4 bath and laundry room. It is equipped with TV, radio, and CD/DVD players.

The Wisteria Cottage is ideal for families with children or one or two couples. It will accommodate a maximum of four people.

We are a legally permitted local business. Permit # HED9-02 (01CU037).

Property manager

James & Betsy Nelson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
No parties. Quiet hours 10pm-8am.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking property.
No outdoor burning allowed (other than use of the gas grill). Wood stove is for use in the rainy season. Refrain from using it in the dry season.
Leave it as you found it. Dispose of perishables, clean & return dishes, and put any moved furniture back in its place.
Please respect our neighbors. Stay within our property boundaries (see property map in unit). Maintain the quiet atmosphere of our natural setting.

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
Note from host: No parties. Quiet hours 10pm-8am.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HE-09-02(01CU037)

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastsound

Eastsound is home to this cottage. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Mt. Constitution are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park. Whale Museum and Sucia 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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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eastsound Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage, Walk to Shops, Dining & Public Beach, Pastoral Acre Location located?

Situated in Eastsound, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of The Funhouse Discovery Center and Orcas Island Historical Museum. Darvill's Bookstore and Eastsound Beaches are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Wonderful Cottage & Great Location

The Wisteria Cottage was ideal for our vacationing needs on Orcas Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

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

Solstice

This was an excellent location and property for our 1 & 3 yo boys for a weekend getaway. Very close to all there is to do in Eastsound, and the rest of the island is accessible easily as well. The kitchen is very basically equipped, but had a high chair and pack’n’play, which was all we really needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Claudia C.

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

Perfect location

Host was very responsive to questions and requests. House is a short 2-3 block walk to everything in town and centrally located to hiking and other outdoor activities on the Island. Although there is a high chair, the space is better suited to 2-3 adults than to a family. If you want to cook meals, bring your own spices or you’ll need to buy them at the lovely Island Market. We loved the Brown Bear Bakery, Village Green concert, and the ease of hopping on the inter island ferry to explore other islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe T., Seattle, USA

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

Spotless, comfortable, family-friendly cottage

We stayed with our 10-year old son here for a week while he attended a summer day camp. Our plan was to work from the cottage during the day and enjoy Eastsound and the rest of the Island during the evenings and weekends. Our worries coming in were whether the place would be big enough, and whether the internet service would support our meeting schedules. This place surpassed our expectations on both fronts. Moreover, it was extremely clean and had a great-sized kitchen that allowed us to mix in a few home-cooked meals with our visits to local restaurants. Also there's a nice big yard that we used for throwing a frisbee around. Would highly recommend for families!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Cozy cottage

Wisteria Cottage is clean and well appointed. The location is excellent. It is an easy walk to town, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

Cottage is an easy walk to shops and restaurants. Setting is very charming with fruit trees and visiting deer. Cottage was spacious, very clean and beds comfortable. Hosts were very responsive to questions. I appreciated the availability of things like foil and plastic wrap in the kitchen. We also appreciated the availability of the gas grill that we used for a couple quick meals. Great place! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Great house in a great location!

The house was located a quick walk from everywhere you’d want to go in Eastsound. Everything was clean and well-maintained. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Excellent location quiet and clean

a pleasure to rent this property

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

Cute Cottage

Great location! Walking distance to the cute little shops and great local restaurants. Enjoyed the deer who came to snack on apples in the yard each evening. Very clean and nicely updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas U.

Great little cottage in a perfect location.

Clean, quiet, and within easy walking distance to everything in Eastsound.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Convenient and thoughtfully decorated

We enjoyed our time at the Wisteria Cottage! The cottage was very nicely decorated and quite convenient to Eastbound restaurants and businesses as well as the library, parks, and beaches. Our kids were enchanted by the daily visits by deer to the orchard. We enjoyed hikes around Mountain Lake and Turtleback Mountain and to the beaches and swimming in Lake Cascade. We cooked for most of our meals and found the kitchen in the cottage had just about everything we needed (though some olive oil and tea would have been much appreciated!) A perfect place for a small family to stay and enjoy all that Orcas has to offer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kristin E.

Charming cottage, close to town

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson were extremely accommodating to our little family during our stay at the Wisteria Cottage. First impression as you enter the front door is...charm. The home has been beautifully remodeled and freshened up, but maintained its authenticity you would expect in an older home. It was very clean when we arrived as well. The orchards on the property add to its beauty and frequency of furry neighbors (deer, rabbits). My children LOVED their little room and running around the expansive yard. Although it is off a main road, the traffic noise was minimal and the property's natural border distance from the road created some security for the children. It's a perfect place to stay if you're hoping to be central to all Eastsound has to offer visitors.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ron P.

Location, Location, Location

Especially for a first time visit to the San Juans and Orcas like for us, the location cannot be beat. Eastsound is the main village on the island for services,restaurants,etc - all easy strolls from the home. Convenient since public parking in town seems to be a daily challenge. Great launching pad for island hopping, sight seeing, etc. Cottage itself was very clean, highly functional and tastefully appointed. Works fine for any family of 3 or 4 who don't mind sharing a single bathroom. Owners were very responsive and friendly with every question and request. Would definitely rent again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Comfortable, Clean, and Cozy

Our family of 2 adults, a teenager, and an adult child stayed at Wisteria Cottage for 4 nights and were happy we did. The cottage was darling and immaculately clean. I especially appreciated all the towels provided, including 4 beach towels. Beds had beautiful linens and were comfortable. Best part was being so close to Eastsound and the other walking paths near by. It felt quite private because of the beautiful plum trees and big open space. There is quite a bit of traffic noise during the day, but at night it was quiet enough. The school is on the neighboring property so you hear children playing in the morning and some school announcements being made....but we enjoyed that. It is a happy place. The kitchen is very well appointed and there are books and games in the living room. We would choose to stay here again.

About the host

Hosted by James & Betsy Nelson

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Bayside Cottages has welcomed guests to Orcas Island for 30+ years.

Jim & Betsy moved to the island in 1975. They designed and built many of the vacation cottages themselves.

We’re lucky to wake up every day in such a beautiful place. It's a joy to see how much our guests love it here, too.

Why they chose this property

Eastsound Village is the heart of Orcas Island.

What makes this property unique

The Wisteria Cottage has a unique location; it is within easy walking distance of all the dining & activities of town, but it has a sense of space and elbow room. It's also a perfect jumping off point for exploring nature around the island!

Languages:

English
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