Olga, Washington
Seacliff Cottage is a beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished arts and crafts style home on Orcas Island in the scenic San Juan Islands of Washington State.
Situated on a waterfront cliff, this island getaway offers panoramic views of Rosario Straits, including spectacular sunrises, and a variety of pristine islands and mountains. Every room in Seacliff Cottage envelopes you in both quiet comfort and scenic delights.
With a National Wildlife Refuge less than a mile offshore, sea life is abundant. Watch seals, sea lions, otters, shorebirds, bald eagles and even whales from the attached, private deck and outdoor spa.
For the exercise aficionado, Mount Constitution is just a short 15-minute drive, and offers many different hiking trails to a variety of lakes, waterfalls and scenic overlooks, or the opportunity to take a relaxed drive to the mountaintop to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Just a bit farther down the road is the quaint town of Eastsound, populated with island arts and crafts stores, unique dining opportunities, movies and more. Visits to neighboring San Juan islands are accommodated by the island ferry boats, which can be accessed via a picturesque 40-minute drive around this horseshoe-shaped island.
Two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and one with a full size bed, plus an extra-long window seat in the living room mean that Seacliff Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to five people. Each bedroom (including the window seat) is wrapped in windows, allowing guests to ‘breathe in’ the awe-inspiring surroundings from dawn to dusk.
We recently installed a very simple to use, great sounding Sonos music system serving every room of the house including the deck! Simply download the Sonos S1 app to your phone and choose “connect to an existing system”.
We have also added two GermGuardian UV sterilization air filters, one in the Master Bedroom and one in the Kitchen/Dining Room.
If you are a nature enthusiast, or simply want to escape from your busy schedule and relax in the zen-like setting of this extraordinary hideaway, make Seacliff Cottage your next vacation destination.
Keywords: Waterfront, 2 bedroom, Hot tub, wildlife viewing, 5 people, work remotely, solitude, spectacular view, 5 stars, romantic, private,
Having stayed at many VRBO's along the West Coast, this is by far the most amazing place of all. There is not much more to say that's not already been said - the views are breathtaking, the architecture and craftsmanship are first class, the host is responsive and thoughtful, and the location is delightfully remote. As mentioned there are not many restaurants open during the fall. Those that were opened, we realized once we were at the cottage, we had no desire to make the trip into Eastsound for dinner, enjoy a cocktail or wine, then drive back. AND....why would you want to leave this cottage? It was well equipped for preparing dinners in this luxury restaurant with front row window views! The Island Market is very well equipped and on a couple of day excursions we restocked and it worked fine with the space in the kitchen and the smaller refrigerator. We found a nice rhythm of staying put, then driving the island, or hiking, or pottery shopping, then back to not leaving the next day. It allowed for exploration AND just basking in all the cottage had to offer. And thanks to an earlier review that recommended the Marine Traffic App, along with a pair of binoculars, we enjoyed watching the marine traffic. While it's a bit of a journey for us from the SF Bay Area, we'll find a reason and way to get back! It's enchanting.
If you have the opportunity to book this property, don't hesitate! Everything is as-promised, and truly, the pictures don't do it justice. From the picture-perfect window seat to the very well-appointed kitchen, everything you need to relax and soak in the San Juan Islands is right here. Matthew will help make your stay perfect. This is a true gem on VRBO.
great views, comfortable lodging, birds, whales, seals, porpoises!
Spectacular location and views. House is comfortable and in a very quiet area. Abundant wildlife for viewing and just as advertised on VRBO. Would recommend to anyone wanting a true getaway.
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it truly exceeded all expectations! The home and the views were stunning and we saw so much wildlife! Such a relaxing place, I would recommend this to everyone. Matthew was the most kind, attentive and gracious host I have ever had. We will definitely be back to stay here ?
This property was everything we were hoping for. The house, the views, the privacy, the quiet... it was all amazing. Only comment would be to mention in the listing the compact fridge, as we planned ahead to bring food for a week and were surprised to not find a regular fridge.
After dealing with the stress, anxiety and uncertainty of a really tough diagnosis and surgery, my husband and I needed a peaceful, healing place to escape to. The San Juan Islands have always been a relaxing getaway for us so while I was still recouping we decided to find a quiet place on the water for a few days. This place is truly magical. It is exactly as described, plus some. The window bed overlooking the ocean is spectacular. It served as our perch to listen to the ocen waves while watching bald eagles and hawks, seals and dolphins, boats and stars. The location is quiet and peaceful at the point of a seaside cliff and its proximity to Moran State Park and Mount Constitution was incredibly convenient and beautiful. Each day we took a short hike, found some waterfalls and simply breathed in the beauty of Orcas. Eastsound is not far, only about 9 miles, and we found ourselves in town most afternoons for food, coffee and to check out the local shops. The host, Matthew, is so friendly and helpful and we feel very fortunate he shared this gorgeous, tranquil place with us. It was so good for the soul and exactly what we needed!
This property is amazingly located, if you are into getting away from it all and staring at the water views. The activity on, and around the water, was always changing and never ending. From seals, and otters to gulls, ducks and bald eagles, we experienced a lot. The property itself is perfect for two sharing, we didn't need the spare double bed downstairs. We were super cozy in the main floor bedroom. We couldn't bring ourselves to close the bedroom curtains/blinds so we could experience the amazing sunrises. The fully equipped kitchen was great as restaurant availability is limited during the week in winter. Matthew, the property owner, was super helpful. He made sure we were comfortably settled into the property and was attentive to our needs. We had a problem with the oven on the stove and he immediately responded to a request for information. How can I not recommend this property? I would, without hesitation, rebook this property despite the fact that we prefer to visit new places rather than revisit old ones.
Just a fabulous find hidden away on a cliff in Sea Acre, Orcas Island. Host Matthew was so helpful in getting us current ferry info while traveling to the location and making sure we got in okay as we arrived well after dark and it was our first time on Orcas. Seacliff is an extraordinarily well thought-out bungalow with seemingly no wasted living space. Beautiful woodwork, tile and inspiring artwork on the walls. Deck is an amazing place to perch with morning coffee to stare at the sea (and get stared at by friendly hummingbirds). Oh yeah, did I mention the world-class light and stupendous views experienced from practically every point inside the house? Spent hours watching Dall Porpoises, various seals, seal lions, eagles, and even got lucky with a handful of photos of a pair of Orcas playing in front of the house right from the deck. We had a great time at Seacliff, just an all-around epic stay.
The most difficult part of our stay was leaving the beautiful view at the cottage to enjoy all the other island amenities!
Very clean home with spectacular views. We saw dolphins, bald eagles and hummingbirds. It was so quiet and just the getaway we needed.
Loved the house & views. Such a beautiful well appointed house.
Absolutely beautiful home, in a visually stunning location. Sleeping in the Nook w the waves crashing on the rocks below while harbor seals swim & splash around was peaceful & relaxing beyond words! You have to drive through Moran State park to get to the property. The park offers many great hiking & floating opportunities. So much to do on the island, I will definitely be back!!
This is our second stay at this enchanting place. It is such a delight.The views are mesmerizing and the home is so lovely and comfortable we never want to leave. Mathew is an amazing host. I concur with a previous guest that I have spent some of the best days of my life here!
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