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Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Eastsound, WA
  • Turtleback Mountain
    13 min walk
  • West Sound Marina
    7 min drive
  • Orcas Island Golf Course
    10 min drive
  • Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.)
    151 min drive

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About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this cottage is by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Turtleback Mountain and 7 minutes from West Sound Marina. .This family-friendly cottage is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Orcas Island Golf Course and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Eastsound Beaches.

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Darvill's Bookstore - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cascade Lake - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 81 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm

Go back in time on our quintessential island farm: sweet accommodations, garden at your doorstep, pond with kayaks and canoe, and complete tranquility and privacy. This charming cottage has all amenities in a pastoral setting; the perfect secluded hub for your island adventures, equally well-suited for a family vacation or romantic get-away. Tucked away in a valley below our main house, it is adjacent to our garden with produce for your table. Feel free to stroll to the bluff for views of West Sound, or take the canoe and kayaks for a spin. Fall asleep to the lullaby frog chorus. With the pond and plethora of beautiful vegetation, our 25 acre farm has become a bird sanctuary, with hundreds of species throughout the seasons. This one bedroom plus loft apartment is well-appointed with quality furnishings. Queen bed in the bedroom, two twins in the loft above (accessible by beefy ladder with security gate at the top), and full sized leather sofa bed in the living room. Can sleep 5-6 cozily. Full kitchen, propane barbecue, flatscreen and blue-ray player for entertainment (no cable or satellite), wireless internet connection, and warmth from the propane heating stove. AND our 25 acre farm adjoins Turtleback Mountain Preserve! This island treasure has amazing hikes which vary from old forested areas to phenomenal vistas of neighboring islands and beyond. We are located just five miles from the ferry, five miles from the main village of Eastsound, and a mere 1 1/2 miles from the waters at West Sound, including a marina and private dock for moorage. SJC Permit #00PR0V77. MARCH 2020 UPDATE: due to Corona Virus concerns we're offering a full refund in the event cancellations are necessary. Please note that we thoroughly disinfect the cottage between guests.


Keywords: apartment, condominium, bungalow, cottage, barn, farm
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Susan Gudgell

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well-behaved, keep off furniture, no roaming.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is the perfect place for kids!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cottage-in-the-Barn on Dragonfly Farm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful woodsy cottage
This is where you want to stay on orcas Island. Centrally located and secluded. Easy to get to and the accommodations in the cottage are spectacular. Everything you need in the kitchen to make a nice meal. The garden provided us with an onion and celery. A really nice treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special place on Orcas
Spent a lovely few days in the dragonfly barn. It was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S., Bainbridge Island, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic cottage in a barn
Our family had a great stay at Dragonfly Farm. The cottage in the barn was very cute and comfortable. The kids loved paddling around in the kayaks and seeing the frogs and dragonflies on the pond. The garden was beautiful, and we harvested some kale and snap peas for dinner. The host was very responsive. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

José

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fully equipped cottage with convenient access to both Eastsound area and the ferry terminal area. We found it easy to prepare a few meals with the full kitchen or go out when desired. Mid-vacay laundry “at-home” was also a plus. My only quibble was soft water at meh water pressure in shower made rinsing slightly more lengthy. I almost hesitate to bring it up bc it was otherwise a highlight of our Pac NW vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

george k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Cottage
Quiet cottage tucked in the woods !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E., Bozeman

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we had time to stay longer!
We stayed at the cottage-in-the-Barn for a couple nights with two college age kids and dogs. We loved the quiet setting and found it to be a great base for exploring Eastsound and other parts of the island. The cottage was clean and light and charming. It was beautiful in late winter but with the gardens and greenhouse, it must be wonderful in spring and summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
The cottage is just as described. Well appointed kitchen and the rest of the cottage was comfortable as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot for a perfect fall weekend
This place is cozy and truly felt like home-away-from-home. The ladder to the loft is steep, the kitchen small, but it's a lovely spot for a small cozy group and perfect for our family trip. We had a fantastic time on the island and using the cottage in the barn as our homebase - enjoying the fresh veggies from the garden, the fireplace, cooking fresh crab in the kitchen, walking the grounds - couldn't have been more lovely. Things are well designed and appointed. Beds comfortable, and communication with the host was easy and quick. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful getaway
This is a beautiful, peaceful gated property that has a pond with kayaks, TONS of dragonflies (at least there were 2 weeks ago, when we went), and everything you need for cooking at the property except they were out of black pepper. :) We had only a weekend stay, but I genuinely enjoyed our time there and would love to spend some longer time there. The owner's house is on the property, hidden behind trees up the hill, so you really feel you have the run of the area around the cottage. One note: not wheelchair accessible and would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues, as there are sort of large rocks in a slight incline that function as stairs, but nothing you can roll luggage over. Also, the ladder to the loft area is very steep - wouldn't be good for small children. We were adults and able to manage just fine, however. It's super cozy, too! There's even games, some movies, and books to read for a rainy day. We enjoyed cooking our dinners at home each night instead of jockeying for a dinner reservation, which pretty much none of the local places have available anyway, in my last several visits to the island. Basically, if you don't book ahead of time, only bars are available, which was not our scene. There's a nice grocery store in Eastsound that has high quality food, including bulk food section, and is much cheaper than eating out! We found it's easier to eat out on the island without a reservation during breakfast/lunch. Hope this helps!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally peaceful and charming
So quiet and lovely. Hummingbirds and flowers. Wonderful front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Cottage Stay
We enjoyed our 5 days at this adorable barn cottage nestled below turtleback. The location is quiet and beautiful, the perfect little work retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break quick trip
The cabin was perfect for our small family and 2 dogs. Everything worked out well, the cabin was clean and the location was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice nook for a visit, not built as a real residence. Loft with two beds we didn't use, master was roomy. Excellent place to base for a visit to Orcas island, has everything you need for a relaxing night or day.

10/10 Excellent

Lill B., Woodland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Orcas Island
Very private property. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Long Weekend
I wanted to see Orcas Island during the winter when it is colder and darker. This little cabin was snug and perfectly situated for us since we had been before and were familiar with the general layout of the island. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Getaway!
Whenever we go on vacation I usually CANNOT wait to get up and explore the town on the first day. Not this time.....I was perfectly happy sitting by the beautiful garden drinking my coffee and watching the butterflies and hummingbirds while my kids and dog explored the property. This place is truly special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful inside and out!
Cozy, cute space. Everything you could need. Beautiful farm, garden, and pond. Serene setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!!!
Just like a picture! Darling house, garden, chickens, pond. Clean, cute, comfortable. There was everything we needed. We loved it, loved the island, and hope to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely delightful
Great base to explore the west side of Orcas. We spent plenty of time just relaxing in the yard, visiting the chickens, and reading on the couch. Some comfort with heights is useful for those staying in the loft - the ladder is super sturdy and it’s very cozy once you’re up there. Great interactions with the host. Very worth the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
All you can hear is the birds
What a lovely getaway! This cottage is even better than the pictures. The location is very quiet and secluded. The grounds are charming with lots of places to sit and enjoy the calls of the birds. We found the cottage to be very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking with a large selection of pots, pans and utensils. The beds were comfortable and the wifi was reliable. We love that it was dog-friendly and we definitely hope to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernando E., West Marin, California

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL
We had an amazing stay at Dragon Fly Farm and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great island getaway
Awesome guest house, beautiful setting, loved the chickens, pond, and solitude!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We had a magical week at the cottage. The home was cozy, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the property was gorgeous. When we had questions for the hosts, they were answered promptly and kindly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cottage
A beautiful and central location. The pond was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020