Orcas Island Rental: Lovely Orcas Island Waterfront Home with Breathtaking Views, Abundant Wildlife — Property 177374

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The Quinn Cottage, An Orcas Island Waterfront Retreat This lovely waterfront home is nestled on a sunny, south-facing wooded acre of land looking across to Shaw Island. The famous and beloved San Juan Island ferries and a continual parade of pleasure boats sail by the cottage’s breathtaking view throughout the day. An abundance of wildlife can be enjoyed from this pretty seaside retreat: deer, raccoons, otters, mink, seals, bald eagles, heron, and an endless variety of other sea, shore, and land birds. The tide pools at the water's edge offer hours of exploration for oysters, starfish, crab, octopus, jelly fish, and other sea creatures. At night the sound of water lapping against the shore lulls visitors to sleep. The large wrap-around deck off the main floor and another lower deck at the water's edge create many areas for meals, rest, and play. The floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple skylights in the main indoor living space bring the outside in for incredible armchair views.

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More cottage amenities and features Wood is supplied for the charming wood-burning stove in the living room. In addition every room in the home has its own baseboard heater and separate thermostat for year-round comfort.. The pantry/laundry room has a washer and dryer, cleaning and laundry supplies, picnic ware, beach towels, and ample storage space. The large side-by-side refrigerator has nice freezer space. Many cooking essentials are available for use by the rental guest, including spices, herbs, coffee, tea, sugar and oils, and much more. Rental guests are always surprised and grateful for the unexpected shared supplies and the attention to detail given to all cottage features. No smoking inside. No pets.

Within walking distance of the cottage Elwha Rock Road, a quiet half-mile private road from the main county road to the cottage, is great for walks and wildlife watching through the woods and fields. Killibrew Lake, a little-used public Department of Forestry property, is only a mile from the cottage. It offers a spot for exploration and warm water swimming as well as a nice destination for a longer walk. Those wanting an even more challenging walk can use the ferry landing as their goal. That two-mile excursion takes a walker past farms, forests, and water views into the quaint Orcas Village for coffee or a snack before heading back to the cottage to complete a four-mile circuit. No road noise can be heard from the cottage. Its acre of land, waterfront setting, and long driveway also keep it out of the private neighborhood road's view.

Orcas Island Adventures Orcas Island itself offers an endless array of activities and adventures, including hiking, sea kayaking, lake and ocean fishing, boating, whale watching, canoeing, shopping, beach combing, biking, and diving, as well as day trips by ferry to other islands and Victoria, British Columbia. The island has numerous artists’ colonies that welcome visitors to take classes, view artists at work, and purchase wares. Moran State Park has miles of hiking trails and three lakes to explore, with water warm enough for swimming during the summer. Park rangers and docents offer walks and talks on a great variety of topics. The island has many local fairs and celebrations, open-air music concerts, quality live theatre, flea markets, garage sales, and farmers’ markets. Eastsound, the main village on the island, and a 15 to 20-minute drive from the Quinn Cottage through pastoral farmlands and beautiful mountain vistas, is a charming town with many restaurants, specialty shops and a major super market.

Golf Information: The Orcas Island Country Golf Club is a public course situated in the heart of Orcas Island just 10 minutes from the ferry landing. It is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and enjoyable courses, called 'one of the best kept secrets of the Pacific Northwest.' This quaint, challenging regulation and WSGA rated course, now 47 years old, has all the nuances required for both amateur and professional golfers. It offers excellent Astoria Bent greens, well designed tees greens plus dangerously positioned water hazards, all surrounded by beautiful evergreens, abundant wildlife, and the magic of Orcas Island. The clubhouse offers a cozy and comfortable setting for light meals and tasty snacks as well as a beer and wine bar. Guests can sit on the large deck overlooking picturesque valleys, mountains, forests, and ponds. Walking the course or sitting on the deck is a wonderful way to spend some time. The regulation 9-hole course, 3-tee format, has a total 18-holes of 5,930 including two long Par 5's and several challening Par 4's. The course WSGA rating is 67.8/69.8 slope 115/115. Other features: dawn to dust golf; daily fees or memberships; club amenities; power or pull carts; practice putting areas; lessons available; shop.

Guest Book 'Thank you for an amazing, breathtaking experience at your cottage! This is not just a house to rent but a home to enjoy every minute. We loved the setting, the outside areas, the great kitchen, and my personal favorite, the hammock! The view is indescribably beautiful and surpassed our expectations. The elements of nature were everywhere. From the deck we saw a pod of whales, deer, 10+ otters, two bald eagles, woodpeckers, and sea lions. What an experience for our city children. The tide pooling uncovered fantastic purple and orange star fish, baby eels, and anemone. The endless water parade out the windows was fascinating, including Indian canoes, sail boats, and ferries like shimmering palaces at night. And the stars through the skylights were fabulous. We will always remember the 'Big Chill' moments of laughing and cooking in your well-stocked kitchen. We went sightseeing all over the island, but our favorite spot of beauty was your deck and living room.'

Other Activities hiking, kayaking, boating, crabbing, beach combing, shopping, art galleries

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