Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

Vashon, Washington
$223 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy peace and quiet at the Cottage at Useful Bear Farm. Vashon Island has lots to offer year-round: beaches, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Conveniently located near the north-end ferry and close to town where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. The cottage has full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room on the first floor. Upstairs is a large sleeping loft with queen bed separated by a divider and a trundle bed and sleeper sofa. A portion of the proceeds from the cottage go tolocal housing programs.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • andrew

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Was as advertised

  • Alice

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Nice and peaceful escape from the city. We appreciated that there were fresh eggs (!) for us and not a long list of cleaning to do at checkout (no list at all!) we enjoyed this cute quiet spot immensely.

  • Patrick

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    This was a cozy, comfortable cottage and well furnished. A very quiet & private location close to town, shopping & restaurants. The owners were very friendly and we would stay here again and recommend it to others.

  • Patricia

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this comfortable, and hospitable cottage on Vashon Island. Super clean, artsy, quality linens, well stocked bathroom, beautiful setting. We will be back!

  • Mark

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!

  • Juli

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Lovely property, the host was very friendly. Easy to get to and find. The plums they left out for us from their farm were the best I’ve ever had. Would stay here again and recommend to others.

  • Vanessa

    Submitted Oct 5, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming and cozy cottage. The owners were friendly and made us feel welcomed.

  • Deborah

    Submitted Sep 3, 2023

    Stayed Aug 29, 2023

    Prior to my arrival, I hadn't received ANY communication from the owners of the property. No one was there to greet me. I knocked on the main property & no one was home except a barking dog. I returned to the cottage to discover the door was unlocked, which was disconcerting. The pervasive odors of bacon and DOG were all over. There was rotten food in the refrigerator and I wanted to turn around and get back on the ferry. Hours later I received an email. The owners were off island for the weekend. How lucky for them.

  • Heather

    Submitted Jun 19, 2023

    Stayed Jun 16, 2023

    This is a very nice well maintained little cottage. My husband and I stayed there with our two grandkids. The hosts were very nice and thoughtful. I would definitely recommend staying here.

  • Sandeep H.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    We had an amazing time in this home , my kids loved the place and the atmosphere around this home is amazing , they have chickens in their small farm my kids loved the country feel there and they wanted to stay more time but we spent only one day and the host Debra was really awesome , co-operative and very generous she offered of some eggs from the farm to my kids . Great place to stay .

  • Joanne A.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    Great stay! Thanks!

  • Deborah M.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2026

    Stayed Apr 4, 2026

    Everything was great except I ran out of coffee creamer and I especially enjoyed watching the chickens

  • Ross M.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Excellent property, clean, comfortable, with rustic charm. Our host responded to our questions, and made us feel at home.Thank you!

  • Debrandyos

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    This is my absolute favorite place to stay on Vashon. It has everything you could need.Highly recommend this cottage and the gracious host.

  • Brandi P.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Beautiful home by a kind owner. Couldn't have asked for more!

  • Colin H.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great host, clean cottage, very welcoming.

  • Debrandyos

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Have stayed here before and love the loft with skylights, sunny during the day and we had a full moon this trip. It's always a pleasure to stay here.

  • Jeffrey L.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Very nice property well-located. Only downsides were 1) bedroom / loft on 2nd floor with an awkwardly steep and narrow stairway; 2) poorly located electrical outlets in bedroom area made it a challenge to charge devices; 3) bathroom on first floor made it difficult for folks who needed to use the facilities during the night.

  • Tammy C.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Great communication and hospitality from the host. Well-equipped, comfy, cozy stay. Cottage is as pictured and described.

  • Brandi P.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Beautiful home and kind owner with great hospitality!

  • Janet R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    very nice cottage

  • Ed M.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    It was very amazing and my equipment was very safe

  • Tracy R.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    We really liked having the farm fresh eggs that was a nice touch. Watching the deer in the meadow was really fun , but one of the chairs is cracked in multiple places. Lots of games to play but was disappointed there was no TV. Not a deal breaker. Huge sports fans, and thankfully there was a radio. Think you wanna treat for various bugs. Spiders especially but did find a larger bug on the flat sheet. Was a bit musty but great airflow upstairs. Over all for a cottage/barn it was a nice stay.

  • Ryan S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Great cottage for our family trip and first time on Vashon Island. Peaceful setting with comfy beds and easy access to the north ferry and downtown Vashon. Debra was great with all the info and amenities we needed.

  • Jesse W.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Very cute little farm house. Owners are very nice and they have chickens.

  • Thomas R.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    This little cottage is so cute! It’s exactly as promised. We felt so comfortable.

  • Yu Y.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Love the place and plan to come back in the future.

  • Stephanie J.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    It has a charming, cozy atmosphere and a sense of connection to the surrounding landscape. My favorite part is the motion sensor lights on the staircase.

  • Camryn S.

    Submitted May 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Loved it!

  • Nora D.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    Adorable. Lots of lounging room inside. Comfy beds and lots of blankets. Beautiful setting. Really close to ferry. Highly recommend.

  • Evelyn B.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    We had a very nice stay here. Loved the fresh eggs and flowers upon arrival. The sitting room upstairs with sky lights was great in the afternoon. Slept well under the layers of quilts provided. Highly recommend this cottage.

  • Sky B.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    Located not far from the Seattle Ferry. Owner is very kind and welcoming. Has all the comforts of home including French press, baking pans and other stove top pans, oven with broiler, Keurig and hot water kettle, Bose system, plenty of blankets, and what I loved was a full bath tub (and shower). Stay here for quiet place near the sea!

  • Russell C.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    The cottage was small and suitable for the two of us. The stairs were very steep making it somewhat scary to navigate in the middle of the night. We went out to dinner and when we returned, it was very cold. We tried to get the heat to work, but weren’t successful. Other than that, it was clean and comfortable.

  • Laura L.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Lovely little cottage with great kitchen and bath. Perfect location on the island, peaceful setting. A great place to unwind.

  • Sofia f.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    I stayed here this past weekend and despite the rainy weather, had an incredible time! The cabin is homey and so sweet. Debra was so helpful and kind and reached out to let me know that she was available if my friend and I needed anything. She also left us some fresh chicken eggs to use, which was a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend a friend to visit!

  • Catherine J.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home. Thank you!!

  • Annie T.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Debra greeted us the first night which was nice. She responded to my notice of a leaky sprayer which they already knew about. I was very happy to find extra charger cords and plug they had provided since I forgot mine.

  • julia y.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    This was our first visit to Vashon, on the recommendation of friends. WONDERFUL property and hosts/owners. The location is super close to the ferry, close to the main island 'downtown' area, and overall lovely. If you love the 'rural' feel with fresh fruit from orchard trees, and fresh eggs from chickens (owners shared some eggs! -yum!) - then you will LOVE this location. Inside was clean, decorated in tasteful/simple/elegant style. For short stays you will have everything you need. *Note - if you have issues with stairs, the steps are few, but rather steep. Good railings, but... just FYI... Overall - a 9.8 out of ten! (0.2 for the stairs) - outside of that, GO FOR IT - you won't be disappointed!

  • Amber K.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Fresh eggs, a bouquet, and a lovely message left in the cottage by the friendly host who introduced herself after we parked. We were encouraged to enjoy the surroundings and pick some apples. We loved the down comforter/pillows and cotton sheets on the bed, and soooooo many amazing quilts to cuddle up with. The check in and check out times are so generous. We would definitely stay here again. We also heard an owl when we got back from dinner, which was really cool.

  • devin s.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    From arrival to departure, my wife and I had a great stay. The house was clean and wonderfully styled. My wife enjoyed the stained glass upon entering the front door. The stairs were a bit steep so if you have kids or older individuals staying there, just be cautious. The house had everything we needed from silverware, linen, boardgames, & books. Deborah was very welcoming. She told us we were free to explore the farm and even left us some homegrown eggs on the counter. If we ever come back and this place is available, we will definitely be staying here.

  • Andrea E.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    We'd stay here again. Host was friendly and accessible. House was small (as expected), but really nice and very clean. Bright and welcoming. The only downside is that the house number sign was a little hard to see from the road, but that was easy to get used to.

  • Chloé D.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    We had a fantastic stay at this property on Vashon. It was incredibly easy to find and to check in to the house. Our friendly hosts set up a lovely place to stay and we even had fresh eggs waiting for us. Thank you for welcoming us to your lovely property

  • Keith S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Beautiful property with a cozy and spacious house

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    This outstanding property on vashon Island with It's very easy access by car to the ferry system and or water taxi it an ideal location to explore Seattle and the northwest. Host was great, place was ready on time. Check out was easy. Very quite and relaxing. Kitchen had all you need to cook meals. There was clean towels and fresh lines on the bed. I enjoyed my stay. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Edna Z.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.

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