10/10 Excellent
Kristin G.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Serene
Kristin G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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Famous Gnome House Chalet on Amazing 140 Acre Private Setting
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 660 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Deer Harbor, WA
- Deer Harbor, WA (DHB-Deer Harbor Seaplane Base)2 min drive
- West Sound Marina10 min drive
- Turtleback Mountain15 min drive
- Roche Harbor Marina84 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
gnome alcove bed
1 Queen Bed
Master Loft sleigh bed
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Famous Gnome House Chalet on Amazing 140 Acre Private Setting
Property manager
Meg and Bob Connor
Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199
Quintessential Island Getaway on Orcas Island. Gorgeous view! Starting at $199
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
8.8 out of 10, (42 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Popular playset with gorgeous view nearby
Events
No events allowed
Ask us directly please
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
ONE SMALL-MEDIUM DOG ALLOWED WITH PRIOR PERMISSION
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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: ask us directly please
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Deer Harbor
Located in Deer Harbor, this chalet is near the airport 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Skull Island State Park and Jones Island State Park. Darvill's Bookstore and Whale Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Deer Harbor, WA
What's nearby
- Jones Island State Park - 6 min drive
- West Sound Marina - 10 min drive
- Turtleback Mountain - 15 min drive
- San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 69 min drive
- Roche Harbor Marina - 84 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Salty Fox Coffee - 68 min drive
- Vic's Drive Inn - 68 min drive
- Downriggers - 68 min drive
- Boathouse Ciderworks - 15 min drive
- Friday's Crabhouse - 68 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sharon G., Chicago, USA
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and quiet place on Orcas Island
Sharon G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Betsy S., Port Orford, Oregon
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun trip
Betsy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Derrik W.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As charming as it looks, but...
Derrik W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave H., Redmond, WA
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
Dave H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Meg and Bob Connor
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 52 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 just 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.
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 just 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 designed and built the Gnome House as a tribute to our Scandinavian heritage, and as a tribute to the place we first met in Kitzbuhel, Austria. It began as a family guesthouse and now for the past 25 years has been an extremely popular vacation rental, perfect for family vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoons, and special occasions galore.
It is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental 4 bedroom waterfront home, called Maggie's Manor. 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 because we are happy to see them go, but rather because we are so happy that we don't have to leave this paradise!
It is located on our 140 acre estate, near our home, and also near our other wonderful vacation rental 4 bedroom waterfront home, called Maggie's Manor. 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 because we are happy to see them go, but rather because we are so happy that we don't have to leave this paradise!
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 chalet, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, Maggie’s Manor for up to 8 people, and in the off seasons, Maggie’s Getaway for up to 4 guests.
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 chalet, please see our other wonderful vacation rental homes: " Grandma and Grandpa’s Getaway for 2 adults + one child, Maggie’s Manor for up to 8 people, and in the off seasons, Maggie’s Getaway for up to 4 guests.
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