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

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Eastsound, WA

Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)6 min drive
Eastsound Beaches7 min drive
Orcas Island Golf Course10 min drive
Mt. Constitution27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.
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Property manager

Larry Bearg

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No outside noise after 10pm - 7am. This is a San Juan ordinance and our neighbors make sure it is enforced. Please be respectful of our neighbors.

Please make sure children remain on our property. It is easy for children to wander over to our neighbors large inviting lawn. Please don't let them.

No smoking inside the house or anywhere on the property. Fire danger is high in the summer and we don't want cigarette butts littering the grounds.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastsound

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Matia Island State Park and Turtleback Mountain, while Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

Darvill's Bookstore - 6 min drive
Eastsound Beaches - 7 min drive
Orcas Island Historical Museum - 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
The Mansion Restaurant - 14 min drive
Island Hoppin' Brewery - 6 min drive
Lower Tavern - 6 min drive
Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic lodge, new wing, ocean-front, private beach, kayaks, hot tub, and more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic lodge, new wing, ocean-front, private beach, kayaks, hot tub, and more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Eastsound holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Matia Island State Park, Crescent Beach and North Beach. Eastsound Beaches and The Funhouse Discovery Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

10 Oct 2023

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

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.

27 July 2023

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

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.

19 Oct 2022

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

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.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

3 Sept 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Larry Bearg

Larry is an entrepreneur who now enjoys helping others start businesses. Michelle is an organic gardener and landscaper. We have four young adult children in various stages of leaving home.

Why they chose this property

The San Juan Islands are one of the most beautiful and pristine places in the lower 48 states - here you will find bald eagles, Orca whales, salmon, spectacularly long sunsets in an ocean environment you can enjoy. Orcas Island offers the perfect balance of natural beauty and the amenities of culture that we so enjoy - great restaurants, fascinating and friendly people, theatre, and many outdoor activities.

What makes this property unique

With all of the recent laws limiting home sites far back from the water line, no cutting down trees, etc., Buckhorn Lodge was unique in its history and amazing location - literally 15 feet from the water, unobstructed views that are breathtaking, and close enough to town so we don't have to drive. The perfect combination of connection to the ocean and connection to town life that we have always wished for.