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Historic lodge, new wing, ocean-front, private beach, kayaks, hot tub, and more!

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Eastsound, WA
  • Darvill's Bookstore
    6 min drive
  • Country Corner
    5 min drive
  • Bellingham Station
    149 min drive
  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    7 min drive

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About the area

Eastsound

When you stay at this vacation home in Eastsound, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Matia Island State Park and Crescent Beach. .This beach vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from North Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from The Funhouse Discovery Center.
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What's nearby

  • Darvill's Bookstore - 6 min drive
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 7 min drive
  • Eastsound Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Mt. Constitution - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬7 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.

Historic lodge, new wing, ocean-front, private beach, kayaks, hot tub, and more!

6 Guests Maximum. STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Enjoy our dream! The historic Buckhorn lodge was built in 1925. For the past 10 years we have renovated it as a rustic vacation home, perfect for families, romantic getaways, or friend get-togethers.
Fast 50 mbps internet speed. Multiple zoom sessions supported.
A maximum of 6 guests (plus infants under two years of age) is permitted by San Juan county (and strictly enforced).
Pet Fees: $100 first pet. $50 second pet.
In 2023 we completed a new wing, addition adding an additional 2000 sq ft space for a total of 3200 sq ft of living space. The new wing includes a den/game room, a master bedroom, a full bathroom with heated floors, clawfoot tub, steam/shower, and bidet, a bunk room with 2 twin beds and an additional day bed which can act as twin or be expanded into a king bed.
The original front portion of the lodge includes a large country kitchen with wood stove, a spacious living/room dining room, with fireplace, loft area, and ocean front bedroom and 2nd bathroom
Other amenities include a hot tub (with ocean view), bikes (Yes! you can ride to town in about 15 minutes - get out of your car!), kayaks, crab traps, private beach, ping pong table, BBQ, fire pit. Yes, it's rustic, but wonderfully comfortable and the perfect family retreat.
Don't spend your vacation driving to the beach. Our private beach is about 10 feet from our 40 foot deck (see photos) which runs the length of the front of the house. You can relax while keeping on eye on the kids. The views are astounding - snow-covered Mt. Baker is visible to the North East, Vancouver is out past Sucia Island to the North West.
As noted, you can ride one of our bicycles or walk to to the town of East Sound to shop, eat at one of the wonderful restaurants, attend the weekly farmers market or just stroll. Because we are so close to the beach, it feels as if you were on your own private island. We have a few neighbors all of whom are wonderful kind people.
We do not have TV or a land line, but offer wireless internet so you can access your Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu service, and a VCR and DVD player with approximately 150 movies to choose from.
Buckhorn Lodge is a one-of-a-kind spot - close to town, right on the water, incredible views on beautiful Orcas Island.
Our home offers great value: in addition to its superb beachfront location, the cost of renting a bike on orcas for a single day is $115. Kayaks rent for $25.00 an hour. Those two amenities alone add over a $1,000 in value with just a few days of use!
We look forward to providing you with a great island vacation.
PERMIT PCUP000-16-0032
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Larry Bearg

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing 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: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Lodge Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town
Historic Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town Eastsound
Historic Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town
Historic Lodge Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town
Historic Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town Eastsound
Historic Lodge Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town
Historic Private Beach Hot Tub Incredible Views Town Eastsound
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Historic lodge, new wing, ocean-front, private beach, kayaks, hot tub, and more! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynnsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique stay with easy beach access
Consider yourself lucky to stay at this place! Great location: not too far from town/ferry; located on an accessible beach to explore. We stayed for 4 nights, and it was perfect for our short trip. The host was very accommodating & helpful for us first-time visitors to Orcas Island. We are so appreciative of the Instruction Manual provided: ***Do read before! its very informative & will enhance your visit!** House was clean & ready for us. Lots of utensils/pots/pans for cooking/preparing food in the kitchen. Thank you for providing dish soap & paper towels so we could clean up after ourselves! All equipment, firewood, towels, outdoor equipment, whatever that was mentioned in the manual or pictured in the listing was there. Spectacular! Hot tub was clean & ready for use, easy to open close (first time home hot tub user). Kayaks easy to unlock/lock up. (first time kayaker). All communications with host was easy, prompt, clear, and professional. Thanks Larry, Michelle, Jordan & cleaning crew for hosting us! We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Wonderful location. Great amenities. New construction really well done.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
We had a wonderful time at the Lodge! The views are incredible! The house was exactly as listed with lots of amenities. Larry was easy to communicate with and very helpful. The location was perfect, quiet and private but also close to town. Highly recommend this for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and quiet
We wanted to be next to the ocean and we were very happy sitting on the deck with coffee. We had plenty of room for four of us after our daughter and granddaughter joined us for one night. We didn’t get to see any orcas but the morning and evening skies were wonderful. Larry responded quickly to any questions that we had. Thank you for the lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buckhorn lodge
On a lovely cove with easy pebble beach access, an exceptionally relaxing location with a perfect covered porch. Perfectly located within a quick drive to the grocery stores, bookstores and retailers in Eastsound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Relaxing
We had a wonderful time. The property is gorgeous and you can't beat the view. Spent time kayaking down the coast and cooking at the house after a day spent out exploring. It was a little chilly in the evenings so we used the fireplace quite a bit. Very easy to use and made for many cozy evenings. This place has lots to take advantage of! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

kelli r.

Liked: Cleanliness
disappointed
The owners are very nice. I know the amenities weigh into the high price point of this vrbo. But with such a high price point, the amenities should be VERY good. The row boat is missing the pins that hold the oars in place (and they were missing last year we were came too). This makes rowing the boat almost impossible. The hammock was broken before we arrived. The steps leading down to the beach are very overgrown. Both times we visited, it just left us very disappointed considering how much we paid for this trip. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Honeymoon House
We spent the last leg of our San Juan Island Honeymoon here and it was just perfect. Very comfortable house with amazing views and outdoor seating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is so close to town for eating and shopping. Also close to hiking at Moran State Park. We swam in lakes and in the ocean. Took advantage of the hot tub and playing games. While the house would comfortably fit 4 more folks, it is perfect for couples. The hosts were very easy to work with. While you’ll find many rules and the need to sign a contract, it makes sense to keep the peace with the residents. Truly magical space!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ellie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage on Orcas
This is a gem of a property with everything that you could want in a vacation rental. The owners were responsive and attentive to our needs. The bikes that they had for us were excellent and well maintained! If you are lucky enough to get the dates you want do not pass this one up!,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelli r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
The location is wonderful. We enjoyed our trip a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Brittny P.

Rustic Waterfront
We just came back from a week stay at this property and overall it was a great rental. The location absolutely can't be beat. Nothing better than waking up to the sunrise over the water and watching all kinds of wildlife from the porch. The owners also provided a lot of fun recreational options - kayaks, bikes, ping pong etc which was nice. There was a fire ban in progress so we couldn't use the fire pit outside but that couldn't be helped. In terms of the house itself things were a little more rustic than I thought they would be. There was a fireplace in the main living area that didn't work and I was under the impression that it had an insert that I assumed would look like a fire but it ended up just a little dinky electric plug in log set that just glowed. Also, the decor felt a bit dated and needs to be freshened up a bit. Towels, sheets, blankets felt old and a little musty. Plus, it's a bit of a pet peeve of mine, but in a vacation rental you don't want to be staring at family photos on the walls. It made me a bit uncomfortable like I was crashing in a strangers house. Again, location can't be beat and that's really what we were there for. Orcas is definitely the best of the San Juans in my opinion and we would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi Jo (KJ) L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply magical!
Larry and Michelle are such gracious hosts (and also very fun conversationalists)! The place is pure magic, with an interesting history and stellar views. We saw loads of wildlife, including a curious mink! We were a group of family and friends and had an absolute blast on the kayaks and sitting outside enjoying the super-relaxed vibe. This was our second stay here and we are already planning/hoping for a third! By far our best VRBO experience ever. Thanks, Larry and Michelle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sybrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another relaxing stay
Rustic cabin with a great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
As always, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Buckhorn. Such a beautiful location, a well appointed lodge that has everything you need to settle in and enjoy the island.

10/10 Excellent

doug g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
Wow to the nth degree! All that needs to be said.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

becki c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Magical
This is comfortable house with everything we needed in an absolutely gorgeous location! We had an amazing time and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We loved Buckhorn Lodge! It was perfect for our family of five and would have fit more people if needed. Being right on the Sound was wonderful as we watched the seals and porpoises play every day! Kelly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t have been better!
Was like staying at a great friend’s house! The view was stupendous and there were all sorts of things to keep us entertained (boats, a hot tub, sitting on the deck, watching movies!). Everything was so well thought through and appointed. The bedrooms might be lacking in a bit of privacy if you were to go with a group of couples. The third bedroom is a loft with twin beds that is open to the living room. But we had the best time and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

Liked: Cleanliness
August vacation
The property was accurately listed and presented. Our family had a great week and spent 90% of our time outdoors on the island, in the backyard, and along the water. I was really impressed with all the little things that are there and well stocked for your use during the week.....everything from bikes to tin foil. There were only 2 things that were off putting but they were minor and did not effect our week. 1. I, personally, would not hang family photos. It’s a beautiful family but if I am renting the place for a week, I at least want the illusion that it is mine :). Maybe take them off wall when you are not there. 2. The language in the packet about being quiet and behaving is condescending and off putting. Also raising possibility of being arrested if not following the rules is a bit extreme and overdone. I do not own a rental, however, and I assume something has happened in the past to necessitate that which is unfortunate. 3. I would have the trash guys give a heads up to the renters before he arrives. Walking into the kitchen and seeing some stranger in the entryway was surprising. All in all though...a great week and a spectacular location to be for our vacation. We would gladly rent here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

roy g., Oakdale, TN. USA 🇺🇸

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful wildlife, nice community, enchanting cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Chandler H., Lynnwood, WA

We Love Buckhorn Lodge
This was our second trip to Buckhorn Lodge. It's such an incredible spot. The full deck is just perfect to sit on and stare at the unbeatable view. The inside is great as well. There's plenty of space for everyone, and all the amenities you'd ever need. Larry clearly cares deeply about the experience of his guests. From his responsiveness in communication, to providing bikes and kayaks, to the improvements over the years. Thank you, Larry! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen Q.

Amazing!
A family birthday celebration for several generations brought us to this idyllic location. Everything you could possible need is supplied for you. All ages (from 5 to 75) had a great time playing on the beach, riding bikes, soaking in the hot tub and just chillin with an adult beverage. Overall, a vacation for the memory books. Larry was very responsive to any questions that came up. We voted to do it all over again next year. Thanks Larry!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Wonderful family experience in all manner...views exceed the photos...very relaxing!
Neat,clean and well equipped...especially kitchen...bikes and kayaks a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

Perfect Family Vacation
We shared the space with one other family - 4 adults and 4 kids. The children ranged in ages from 4 to 9. We so appreciated the access to kayaks, bikes, the ping pong table... The views were unreal. While the parents relaxed, the children played! We'd definitley come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Buckhorn Lodge
Buckhorn Lodge is a beautiful place for a family and friends gathering. The beach is great, the view of Mt. Baker is stunning, the access to kayaks and bikes is superb. The kitchen and living room are well stocked. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would wholeheartedly recommend Buckhorn Lodge!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018