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Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199

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A house with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a lake.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a decorative angel statue.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with stools, wooden chairs, and a dining table.
A swimming pool with inflatable toys and a person in the water.
A wooden play structure with a slide and climbing elements, situated on sandy ground near a body of water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
With a beachfront view, this vacation home accommodates 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features 1 hot tub and offers outdoor areas including a patio, deck, and porch. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, swimming, and fishing nearby while taking in ocean views. The property is close to Skull Island State Park and Jones Island State Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Toys
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Eastsound, WA
  • Place, West Sound Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtleback Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Orcas Island Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪4 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199

Maggie's Getaway, one of the quintessential San Juan Islands vacation rentals, on Orcas Island is a sunny, gracious two bedroom waterfront family vacation home surrounded by spectacular views of Deer Harbor. Large 400 square ft. kitchen very well stocked. Large hot tub right off the front porch, with a magnificent water view! There is even a piano for you to use in the spacious living room.
Maggie's Getaway can accommodate up to 4 guests including children; however, there are two additional bedrooms in this house and a second bathroom upstairs which can be rented if a group needs more space. Otherwise, there is no one else in upper floor bedrooms. Maggie's Getaway has a two night minimum other than during the Peak Seasons, when there is a 3 night minimum stay. When larger groups rent the whole house, there is always a 3 night minimum stay

Step out onto the welcoming front porch or into the command view outdoor Spa, where you can relax and look at your own picture postcard vistas of the smaller San Juan Islands and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains in the distance or at night gaze at myriad of stars in the sky and the twinkling anchor lights of the boats at rest in Deer Harbor.

Maggie's Getaway sits high above our private 300' wide deep water Deer Harbor shoreline on 3 ½ acres with ample manicured lawns. Soak in the sun, clean air, and sweeping views from the bird-filled gardens. Keep toasty around the outdoor campfire while watching for Northern Lights under the star-filled sky at night. Hike through our private 110 acre wildlife preserve and wild natural organic farm at the heart of Deer Harbor and look for Great Blue Heron, Bald and Golden Eagles, Red Tailed Hawks, Osprey, River Otters, Raccoons, Black Tailed Deer, and a host of other San Juan Islands wildlife. A birders’ delight!

With this Orcas Island accommodation you may actually want to prepare your own meals. Whether you like to cook your own crab, barbeque your own salmon, steaks or like to cook hot dogs over the open fire you will like the west side of Maggie's outdoor cooking area and campfire pit. Perhaps you are preparing an anniversary dinner or hosting a small party or wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. There is enough room in our kitchen for many cooks and helpers. With four sinks spread over three separate areas there is plenty room to prepare a festive gourmet meal. Serve on the east deck, the west yard picnic area, or the dining room all with spectacular water views.

The Deer Harbor area of Orcas Island enjoys some of the nicest weather these 'banana belt' San Juan Islands offer---lots of sun and little rainfall! Sunny Deer Harbor is a hub of San Juan Islands marine activity, with fishing, whale-watching for Orca and Minke whales, sea kayaking, boat rentals and sailing charters available, as well as moorage facilities for your own boat.

Maggie's Getaway, a true family vacation home that has been perfect for romantic getaways, honeymoons, family reunions, wedding guests, girls getaway adventures, best friends relaxing, all with a romantic getaway feeling. Reserve your dates now!.

$199 PER NIGHT FOR UP TO 4 GUESTS IN THE OFF SEASONS.
AVAILABLE NOW. 2 bedrooms on the main floor.
OFFERING SPECIAL PRICING FOR 1-4 GUESTS IN THE OFF SEASONS! MAGGIE'S GETAWAY IS PERFECT FOR YOU.

Keywords: waterfront vacation rental house, cottage, family reunion, honeymoon, romantic getaway, family gathering, Deer Harbor, Orcas Island, San Juan Islands

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
One medium dog allowed for $25 per night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maggie's Getaway has a maximum occupancy of 4 people, including children. To bring more guests, contact us about adding the upstairs bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 721994vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Deer Harbor

Located in Deer Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 looking for area attractions can visit Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Turtleback Mountain - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Eastsound Beaches - 24 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 25 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Orcas Hotel Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬67 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 on 26 October 2026 start from NZ$856, 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 Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199 located?

This Deer Harbor holiday home is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Skull Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Sound Marina and Orcas Island Golf Course. Eastsound Beaches and Crescent Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 73 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Thank you all so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place with wonderful views. Very welcoming. We loved the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & idyllic! An amazing first time experience on Orcas for my hubby and mom. Would love to return someday! Most adorable puppy too, we had a blast playing catch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very much enjoyed our stay in your home. Gorgeous views & peaceful ! We did have issues with the WiFi & were unable to connect majority of time. Thank you again!Denise
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time at this place. The views are beautiful from any room and the house is well stocked. The hot tub at the end of the hike was so fun. Meg and Bob are super friendly and communicative during the booking process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend!! House had everything we needed. View was beautiful! Very family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! The property was cute and convenient to town, the hosts were responsive and generous, and Orcas Island is truly a magical place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were very welcoming and provided info every time we texted. Beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location and view were amazing. Hosts made us feel very welcome and even had the lights turned on for us because we were arriving late. Communication was great. Price point and no cleaning fee were good. My kids loved the dogs but they did poop around the property and surprised us the first day. The lower scores are because of the condition of the property and some misinformation on the listing. The photos are very dated. The hot tub was full of debris and cracked in the corner. The method of chlorination (adding Clorox bleach) is not ideal for stable chl levels. We never used it. Patiio near hot tub is cracked and one of my kids rolled his ankle on a loose chunk. No smoke detectors, except for one in the hallway between lower bedrooms (not sure of upstairs since we didnt rent that part). Only soap (no shampoo), which is fine, but property listed shampoo. Only the 2 smaller burners on the stove top worked. Freezer is probably on its way out. Otter pops never froze after 2 full days in freezer (setting near coolest temp). There is a ton of rat poop in front of the washer. The 2 twin beds were comfortable, according to our boys, but the downstairs queen was exceptionally firm and we typically like firm mattresses, but it was really firm. Bathroom floor had squishy parts which is a bit disconcerting. The price is low for the area, which is appreciated, given the quirks. But it would be best for the description to match the condiiton and some repairs and updates made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great overall, host is great communicator, no problems
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great as always

As we have rented through this host befor it was no surprise that everything was perfect and we all had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Stay

Although the property is dated, it has everything we need. The view is unbelievable and we love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

We loved the beautifulview, the friendly dogs that enhanced the visit for our dog, the huge yard and nice hot tub. Overall a giid visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay for a friend's reunion

Had a wonderful stay at Maggie's with my two friends. The place was HUGE and very comfortable. View was amazing too, and watching the seals frolic in the bay was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property on orcas!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is lovely and very spacious. Hot tub overlooking the water was a treat! We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Orcas Island getaway

We really enjoyed the beautiful view from the front porch, were made to feel very welcome and had a very relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Great stay. Owner was very communicative on ferry ride and all things with the house. Very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint home in a Beautiful setting

I recommend this home if you love a house overlooking the harbor, mountains, with a property to explore. It’s an older home with charm and nice amenities such as a modern kitchen, heat, a hot tub witnessing the stars. We are grateful to have been able to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We had an amazing time staying in Deer Harbor. The location was wonderful. The house could definitely use some maintenance and some kitchen items. With that said, if you can look past the minor inconveniences this place is a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Orcas Island retreat

This sweet, 1930s home is easy to settle into, and sets the stage for a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The view of Deer Harbor from the living room and bedroom is spectacular. The hosts are thoughtful and generous in welcoming guests to explore their 100+ acre property. You’ll never want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oldie but a goodie!

Wonderful stay at what felt like home away from home. The views were great, the location perfect and the home felt like Grandma's where you just feel right at home. Thanks for sharing this amazing space with us. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work trip

The house was in a great location in proximity to Turtleback hiking areas. The view was great from the house and when we had a minor issue with the heat, the owners were extremely quick to respond to us and have it fixed. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway with gorgeous views!

Very old house with a very modern large kitchen. Idyllic setting with amazing views! Great place to reconnect with nature and recharge. Enjoyed the birdwatching and watching the wildlife-and the 2 very friendly dogs that came to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kayak trip

We had a great time. We were able to unload at the marina next door, by asking permission from Nick. The house was a great for four adults. We cooked all our meals there, played games and sat in the hot tub. Great location with wonderful views. The dogs were fun too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Meg and Bob Connor

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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 54 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 recently 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 acquired this classic island waterfront home from a dear family friend who had lived there for over 40 years. We added the third and fourth bedrooms on the upper floor along with a second bathroom. The original tiny kitchen was enlarged to a gorgeous, modern 400 square foot kitchen. After extensive refurbishing and redecorating, we began welcoming vacationing guests in the summer of 1997.

Maggie’s Getaway is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental an extremely popular chalet, the Gnome House, and now also, our Grandma and Grandpa's Getaway on the lower level of our home. 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 are so thankful that we don't have to leave this paradise! Orcas Island is our HOME.



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 beautiful home, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, and the "Famous Romantic Gnome House Chalet “ for up to 4 adults plus 2 small children.

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