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Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities

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A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a ceiling fan, and a large window. - Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities (Eastsound)
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a covered area with tables and chairs, and a view of a forested area. - Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities (Eastsound)
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinetry, and a central island. - Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities (Eastsound)
A two-story house with a porch, a covered front porch area, and a staircase leading to the main entrance. - Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities (Eastsound)
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Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities provides an arcade/games room and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities

  • Summary:

    Gafford Guest House



    The Space:

    If sunlight is your fancy, this beautiful ranch-style home is the one for you. The large windows throughout the house boast ocean and bay views, and the expansive deck that surrounds the house is a perfect place to wind down after your busy day in Eastsound. The wood floors, granite countertops and professional piano perfectly accentuate the gorgeous views outside, and the kitchen and living room both have everything you need to feel right at home.



    What's nearby:

    This home is right in between Turtleback Mountain Preserve and Moran State Park, so wildlife sightings are almost a guarantee no matter what time of year you are visiting. It is also a short drive into the town of Eastsound, where the local restaurants and shopping are second to none.



    Things to know:

    Free WiFi

    Full kitchen (dishwasher)

    Extra table/folding chairs available



    Other Things to Note:

    To book this home, the primary guest must be 25 or older.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,148 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Orcas Island Historical Museum and Rosario Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orcas Island Golf Course and West Sound Marina. Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Eastsound travel guide
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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • A boat rental station on a calm lake surrounded by forested hills.
    Cascade Lake
    12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crescent Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
    6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Orcas Island Artworks
    21 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs
    30 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Doe Bay Resort & Retreat
    23 min drive
  • The Sugar Shack
    8 min drive
  • Blackfish Cafe
    12 min drive
  • Island Hoppin Brewery
    6 min drive
  • Doe Bay Cafe
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities located?

Located in the heart of Eastsound, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Crescent Beach, Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth. Eastsound Beaches and Orcas Island Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Welcoming 5 Bedroom Orcas Island Home with Stunning Bay Views and Modern Amenities Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great location!

Great location and views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Stay on Orcas Island

Great location and views over the bay. Big kitchen and comfortable rooms to hang out in.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation Home

Everything is very clean and comfy, four kids all had rooms to themselves, and lots of bathrooms makes for a very relaxing vacation for two families. We are already hoping to be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family time on Orcas Island

The view was fabulous, the kitchen was well equipped and the large deck was a huge bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Nice and secluded, beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would come again

Very spacious and quiet. We had everything we needed for a family getaway. Would definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a view

Gafford House is a lovely place to stay, extremely room, full service kitchen, wrap around deck with beautiful views of eastsound bay. Great place for a family or friends get together
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from Home❤️

This was our second time to book this beautiful home. The location is great. The view is beautiful. Tucked away in a peaceful area. Looking forward to our next stay on Orcas Island!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gafford Guest House

The home is absolutely spectacular, it was everything and more than what was shown in the pictures. It was very clean; the kitchen is very well stocked and the bathroom amenities including the black facial wash clothes didn't go un-noticed. The back deck was lovely for viewing the spectacular views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and spacious home!

The home was absolutely wonderful! It was more than spacious enough to host our family of 9 adults! There were also plenty of dishes and cookware! Finally - the view - SPECTACULAR!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siblings Reunion

The house was charming in design and well constructed. Loved the wrap around porch and views of the sunsets over the bay. Everyone was very happy with their beds and bathrooms. Kitchen had all the necessary appliances. Very nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay in paradise

This place was perfect for our family reunion. The house and everything in included were wonderful, clean, comfortable, beautiful! There was gathering space, and room to escape for a moment alone too. We loved it. Thank you! We hope to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

gorgeous home, lovely views, close to town

what a lovely property! easily slept 7 with lots of space to relax, a delightful tub and a veranda with stunning views of the water and hills. quiet, comfortable, well suited to a larger group. we had a small issue that was quickly, easily and personably resolved before we checked in, the team is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful home!

The house was perfect for 6 older adults. Great location. Well equipped kitchen and well equipped house. Beautiful view. Nice wrap around porch. Communication from the company could have been better, but we were finally answered and check-in was easy. Would rent the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeding expectations!

We went to Orcas this February for a weekend of exploring. This home was more than we were expecting. An amazing forested property with an incredible view, a spacious comfortable home with everything you need. We are definitely coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Orcas View Home

Beautiful traditional home for family get-togethers near Eastsound. The furnishings and decor are lovely and make the generously sized rooms feel warm and cozy. For our group of nine, there was plenty of comfortable seating indoors and outside for eating and lounging. The deck is fantastic and we loved the views and just hanging out there. Also, the kids really enjoyed the games. It's a great house for mixed ages. The kitchen is also terrific - spacious and well-provisioned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house for a group

The house is perfect for a group of four couples celebrating birthday milestones. We ate outside at the table on the deck every night as we watched the sunset over Eastsound. Every morning we gathered for coffee in the kitchen and on the deck enjoying the view. The bedrooms and baths had everything that we needed. It is a quick drive to the market, stores and restaurants in Eastsound, and an easy drive to Moran and Obstruction Pass state parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home in perfect location

We have rented many houses in Orcas and this is definitely the nicest. Spacious for 3-4 couples or a large family group - very well appointed kitchen, amazing wrap around deck and large comfortable bedroom 2 with en suite bathrooms. The Buck mountain neighborhood is a great happy medium between town and Moran St Park. Rent without concern just make sure it’s available when we come back please. 🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashes to Ashes

The Gafford House is a wonderful place for a large group vacation. The view is magnificent and we saw several bald eagles and a golden eagle…don’t forget your binoculars. There is a large bird feeder on the deck to enjoy the local birds…so bring some bird seed. The kitchen is equipped with more than you could imagine needing to make a gourmet meal and we made several. There is a Webber BBQ for grilling. Games galore and puzzles. The tub in the master suite is amazing. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for relaxing, enjoyable, memory making vacation.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Even prettier than the pictures

This has the best location with a gorgeous view. The house was extra clean and there were no broken appliances and no problems with water pressure like I read in previous reviews. When we accidentally left something behind, they quickly were able to find it and send it back to us. It was a great experience. If we come back to orcas in the future, we would definitely rent the same place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our spring break stay!

This was our families first time coming to the San Juan’s. The house was amazing and had so much space!! Location was PERFECT! We took our little kids to the beach everyday right down the road to look for seashells. Loved how close it was to town and the views of sunset were spectacular! Older furniture on the inside and hard wood floors, but beds were comfortable, a lot of games to play, extra appliances, towels (which you never get enough of when you stay places-this house was stocked up!), large patio, and amazing kitchen made it easy to have multiple people cooking. We just had to watch the stairs for our 2yo since the baby gate wouldn’t fit, but that was it. Would absolutely recommend this place for a quiet, relaxing getaway. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with a great view of the water! We traveled with another family (3 adults and 4 kids total) and this house was perfect. Very spacious - all the kids had their own rooms. Amazing deck that overlooks the water. The house was close to Eastsound and all of the activities we wanted to do. One day of our trip was rainy and cold, so we spent the day relaxing at the house, playing games and reading books. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return! The only negative was that the pillows on the beds weren’t great (but I am a pillow snob), so bring your own if you can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Home with Water View

We really enjoyed our stay on Orcas Island. This home is very spacious and well-appointed. My favorite part was the deck with an amazing view of the water. We were a group of 7 - 3 adults and 4 kids. This house was perfect for us. The kids each had their own room. The kitchen was large and we put it to good use. It did get pretty warm at night in the upstairs bedrooms, but the ceiling fans helped. The house is very close to Eastsound, which was super convenient, but is also in a very private and quiet area. We really would love to stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close enough to shopping/groceries. Wonderful view! Kitchen good enough for couples taking turns.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025