Buckhorn Lodge's location: well, it would be hard to beat! Right on the bank facing the sunrise, with an ample deck and plenty of places to sit and enjoy. Inside, the main space is large and open, and again has plenty of places to sit or to gather around a table. Kitchen is big enough for several to work, or to hang and talk while food is prepared. Most everything you might want is there for gatherings, and much of it is of a reasonable quality, though generally well-used. Besides our family (8 folks), we had a few guests round for meals, and everyone loved sitting out to enjoy the views and the sounds of the sea. There is not a lot of public beach on the island, so the beach access was special.
Less than 5 stars because things could have been cleaner (frig, dishwasher, some rank-smelling towels, dusty-smelling sofas, bedding, and curtains). Several in our group struggled with allergies during the night when we were inside for sleep, likely due to dust, and maybe molds.
We love Orcas Island, and for sheer beauty and peaceableness this is the best place we've ever stayed on the island.