Waterfront Home, Private Beach: the Spacious & Contemporary Madrona House

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Olga, WA

Orcas Island Artworks6 min drive
Cascade Lake11 min drive
Doe Bay Hot Springs13 min drive

This beautiful home was perfect for our island getaway. The house is gorgeous and perfectly laid out with big communal o...

Nicole D.

Aug 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Permit #PPROV00-14-0004 -The Madrona House is located on two wooded acres. It is a three bedroom, four bath home (approximately 3000 square feet). It overlooks Buoy Bay with access to its own private beach area. There are water views from all of the bedrooms and living spaces.

The spacious, open living/dining/kitchen area has a glass front wood burning stove. The kitchen has a gas range and an electric one, a large island, a window seat, and two pantries. There is an additional game room that has an all glass garage door window facing the view. There is a TV, DVD, wireless internet, washer/dryer, and a dishwasher.

The house will accommodate a maximum of six people.

We are a legally permitted local business. Permit #PPROVO-14-0004.

Property manager

James & Betsy Nelson

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Beach view

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome!

Events

No events allowed

No parties. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am.

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The entire property is non-smoking.

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.

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

Note from host: No parties. Quiet hours are 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 PPROV00-14-0004

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olga

Located in Olga, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Mt. Constitution and Orcas Island Historical Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Doe Island State Park and Matia Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Jolly Mon Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Olga, WA

What's nearby

Orcas Island Artworks - 6 min drive
Cascade Lake - 11 min drive
Cascade Falls - 11 min drive
Moran State Park - 12 min drive
Doe Bay Hot Springs - 13 min drive

Getting around

Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

The Mansion Restaurant - 17 min drive
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - 14 min drive
Doe Bay Cafe - 14 min drive
Blakely Island Store & Marina - 40 min drive
Krusty Krab - 64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home, Private Beach: the Spacious & Contemporary Madrona House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home, Private Beach: the Spacious & Contemporary Madrona House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home, Private Beach: the Spacious & Contemporary Madrona House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home, Private Beach: the Spacious & Contemporary Madrona House located?

This family-friendly Olga holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Obstruction Pass State Park, Orcas Island Artworks and Obstruction Pass Beach. Driftwood Beach and Cascade Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D., Seattle, WA

13 August 2023

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

Amazing Orcas Home

This beautiful home was perfect for our island getaway. The house is gorgeous and perfectly laid out with big communal open spaces and great privacy with the 3 bedroom/bathrooms upstairs. The house also has an amazing view and great beach access. Highly recommend and we will hopefully be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

8 July 2023

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

Perfect Orcas House

This house is perfect for a great Orcas Island get-away. It’s very clean and well laid out with open spaces that face the water and nice furnishings. The location is perfect and slightly above the bay for a great view and nice lawn area. The entire house is practically new and has everything you need for a great stay on the island. We’ll certainly stay here next time we come to the San Juan Islands.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

13 October 2015

My Dream Home!

Our stay at the Madrona House was perfect! We had more than enough space in this homey yet architectural beauty! We loved the spacious feel in the living area! We enjoyed using the gas and wood burning fireplaces. The natural setting was so peaceful overlooking the water with regular visits from the deer. The kitchen was well appointed (but bring whatever you need to cook/bake with). The beds were very comfy with lovely bedding. The entire house was immaculate! The only problem was that we weren't staying for a month! We loved working with Jim and Betsy! We will go back as soon as we can because it was so restful and relaxing!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David S.

12 August 2015

Would stay again. And for longer.

My family of 4 squeaked in between others that had reserved the property - Betsy and Jim were very accommodating. In retrospect, I wish I'd reserved our time sooner so that we would've had at least one more day in this lovely, newer property. I'd definitely recommend it. The house was comfortable and clean but felt almost too big for the 4 of us (because it's considerably larger than our house). That said, our 2 kids really enjoyed having such private spaces and distance from us adult-types. It might be ideal for 3 couples or a larger/extended family. Access to the beach front was steep, though well constructed. However, it's not much of a beach, so for those looking to spend a lot of time on the beach or with kids wanting to play on the beach, you might look elsewhere. The water is very visible from the side of the house facing it, and you can even hear the water lapping at the shore at night when all is quiet. The trees do obscure some of the view, but they also lend a feeling of privacy. We didn't mind them at all. When a remote control didn't seem to work during the brief orientation tour, Betsy took it and they replaced the batteries (even though we didn't need it as we never turned on the TV with so much to do and enjoy on Orcas), calling to ask permission to enter the house and try out the new batteries. That was very considerate and respectful. If we could change some things about the house, we'd have wished it didn't have the electric range and had, instead, more counter space for prep work (for such a large kitchen it sometimes felt cramped when cooking). Also, there was an extensive number of individual electric heaters rather than central heating. The gas fireplace was a little... persnickety in terms of getting it to work consistently but, when it was on, put out considerable light and heat. My kids also wished for a small, outdoor gas fireplace (sparks from wood = bad), while my wife wished that the house would've had salt and pepper stocked. NONE of these would keep us from staying a second time! Moran State Park was a very easy 10 or so minute drive and that we did regularly in order to visit Cascade Lake, Mountain Lake and Mount Constitution. Hiking, renting a row boat, laying by the lake or eating ice cream there was all great fun. Not really an area for family biking with young ones, however, due to the terrain and 2-lane roads. Also, watch for small deer - they were everywhere, especially near dawn and dusk.

About the host

Hosted by James & Betsy Nelson

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

Jim & Betsy moved to Orcas 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

The Madrona House is perfect for up to three couples, friends and family getaways.

Upstairs, the 3 large view bedrooms and 3 bathrooms allow for privacy. Downstairs, the inviting, modern kitchen/dining/living room space is ideal for gathering and relaxing together. The foosball and lounge room allows for an alternate gathering area.

Guests so often walk in and say, "Wow! It's even nicer than the pictures."