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Orcas Island, Aurora House #295

Eastsound vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
A modern two-story house with a green roof, large windows, and a hot tub on the deck.
TV, streaming services
Interior
TV, streaming services

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71876 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Orcas Island, WA
  • Place, Orcas Island Historical Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastsound Beaches
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Eastsound

Oceanside stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Matia Island State Park and Crescent Beach. North Beach and The Funhouse Discovery Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Funhouse Discovery Center - 21 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum - 21 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Eastsound Beaches - 21 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • North Beach - 22 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 27 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Eastsound, WA (ESD-Orcas Island) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Hoppin Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ladybug Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Matia - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Orcas Island, Aurora House #295

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

Aurora House provides guests with the perfect blend of coziness and spaciousness - an indoor and outdoor retreat set on a waterfront bluff with sprawling views off Orcas Island’s coveted north shore. Sit by the fire in the sizeable living room, with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the excitement of weather, boats, birds, marine mammals, and outer-island escapes. Or spend your days down the relaxing trail right next door where a private beach accessible only to neighborhood residents awaits – this beach is known by the lucky few to be one of the most beautiful and private beaches on the island.

Back at the house, the waterfront hot tub, open kitchen and expansive deck ensure a relaxing getaway in every way possible. Inside, in addition to the first floor living room, this home provides two downstairs bedrooms, one with outside direct deck access and a comfortable queen size bed. The other room has a bunk bed arrangement with a full bed on the bottom and twin on top. These bedrooms share a downstairs bathroom that also serves as the guest bathroom.

A cozy and well-lit family room at the back of the house provides the perfect den for watching movies, soaking up the sun under the solarium-style windows, and getting away from it all with your favorite book. The laundry room is conveniently tucked away in a closet on the first floor near the kitchen.

Speaking of the kitchen, this easy-to-use space has all the amenities to entertain and cook for a large family gathering. Serve your family and friends at the kitchen bar, dining table, or the lounging deck with plentiful furniture that is just steps away from the cooking area.

Upstairs is the master bedroom loft with a queen size bed, master bathroom and more views of neighboring islands and even Canada. The warm, woody feeling throughout this house, coupled with the peace of the surrounding forest and sea, provide ultimate tranquility. Aurora House provides excellent privacy from neighbors and such a gracious environment to enjoy wonderful Orcas Island.

If you have specific questions regarding this home, please let us answer your questions prior to you booking the home. Please note this home has no steps to the entrance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ):
Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #HE 25-05 (05CU009)

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,876 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi (14-min drive) from Crescent Beach and 5 mi (16-min drive) from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Orcas Island, Aurora House #295?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Orcas Island, Aurora House #295?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Orcas Island, Aurora House #295?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 to downtown Eastsound?

This vacation home is 4 mi away from Eastsound.

Orcas Island, Aurora House #295 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time on Orcas Island and this house was perfect! It was in a quiet neighborhood and we saw whales, eagles and sea lions from the deck of the house. The hot tub was a great place to keep an eye out for wildlife and was the perfect temperature. The house was immaculate, comfortable and had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this house for a stay on Orcas!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect set up for our family to enjoy! Very organized and supportive host with above and beyond hospitality.Absolutely beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reeda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful, cozy stay at the Aurora house. The management was very helpful and friendly. Can’t beat the beautiful views!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eldge B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location and views are amazing. The deck and porch was cluttered with leaves, we had to sweep them. The inside was good but the big windows weren't cleaned and had cobwebs, there wasn't any dry wood, matches or paper to start a fire for the standing fireplace. We had construction workers come to the house and stayed for 30 minutes, which we weren't told about anyone showing up. The beds were very comfortable. The area was very quiet which was nice, very nice neighbors, and the town people were also nice. The price was a little too much for what we experienced.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was a perfect getaway for us to relax with the views from the giant windows and the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beatiful location

The place is open, great views, wonderful deck. It's a bit out away from towns/markets, so be prepared for that. The upstairs bedrooms are open to below, so you probably can't sleep there until the rest of the house is going to bed. Here's the most amazing thing: The kitchen knives are sharp. Have you ever stayed at a VRBO with sharp knives? I have, now.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spenser S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen had all the necessary pots, pans, utensils, and other gear to make cooking and feeding our group easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance N., Plymouth

Liked: Cleanliness
Location! Location! Location!This property offers fantastic views at any time during the day! It's quite a ways off the beaten path, but it does have neighbors. The private beach is amazing. The house is well stocked with pillows, books, a few games, and plenty of fans. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals almost every evening. The hot tub was in great working condition and used every night. The property management company did an outstanding job with communication. All the check-in information was clear and correct. The check-out information was very detailed. I would not hesitate to rent this house again. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular house for family trip

We had a wonderful stay on Orcas Island. Hands down one of the best home rentals we’ve ever had — the view with hot tub is spectacular. The linens were cozy and high-quality. The house was sparkling clean but nevertheless felt homey. Perfect for our two families, each with a young kid, would have felt tight with a third family, but could have easily accommodated more children. Great access to hikes, lake swims, and everything the beautiful island has to offer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet location. Wi-fi is lacklaster

Beautiful home overlooking north shore on Orcas Island. It is not a far drive from Eastsound although the first 5 minutes is spent driving through a private neighborhood with a narrow road. We did see Orcas and enjoyed walking on the beach which was down a trail next to the house next door. Many deer and birds all around, and a trash panda at night. The hot tub was amazing! We had a lot of difficultly streaming due to to spotty Wifi. The house cleaners should up five minutes early--which seemed in poor taste, but a minor complaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Orcas Island Getaway

Beautiful view from back yard, warm and clean hot tub was relaxing. Lots of towels and linens and a kitchen with all the cookware you could ask for. Overall lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Family Vacation

Beautiful location, property is clean with a well stocked kitchen. Lots of comfy places inside to sit and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

get away

Beautiful views, everything you need for your stay (minus food, of course) I enjoyed my get away and relaxed in the hot tub overlooking the ocean, didn't enjoy the drive up there a bit narrow, but it is an island. Saw an Eagle up close, and deer in the yard. I was in a rush to make the ferry so I didn't pack enough food and had to make a run to local market, it was a bit pricey, so don't do what I did.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Orcas island retreat

My friends and I LOVED staying at this property. The views of the sound were absolutely incredible. Even on the stormy days - we spied a few rainbows and enjoyed hot tubing in the rain. The location was nice for us. We enjoyed that it was a bit more remote and secluded. It took about 15-30 minutes to get to other parts of the island for activities but that was not a problem for us. The house was stocked with everything we needed. The private path down to the beach is a must! The directions for finding it are a bit confusing, basically just continue down the road the house is on and you'll run into the path. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone considering it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Overall, a great, relaxing stay. The property was just as described. Check in and check out was very easy, and the home was clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed visits to the nearby beach, soaks in the hot tub, and cooking in the fairly well-equipped kitchen. There was a 3-year old buck who visited the yard fearlessly each day. The only minor criticisms were that the coffee maker is very slow to brew (bring a press or do your own pour-over with a filter basket), and at times there was a faint sulfur smell in the loft bathroom (possibly a septic venting / u-trap design issue) but nothing the bathroom extractor fan didn’t clear up. Overall, we were exceedingly happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place with amazing views

Beautifully clean, everything worked great, truly awe inspiring views. So peaceful and lovely. House is much more spacious than it appears in the pictures. There were 5 of us but could have easily accommodated more. We really enjoyed the outdoor deck and hot tub every evening, and a buck with full antlers ambled down the driveway to say hello two nights in a row. Neighborhood beach was very private, with heaps of smooth gray small rocks/pebbles. Trail to the beach was an engineering feat since the drop-off is really steep. You drive on a gravel road for a ways to get there, so select your vehicle accordingly. I'm a nervous driver so I was glad we happened to have rented a mini SUV.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Wonderful spot in a remote location with big windows and deck overlooking the sound. Plenty of open space for lounging (and crawling for our 1-year-old). Well-appointed kitchen. You have to negotiate a steep narrow trail to get to the very cool private beach from which you can see Mount Baker and the Vancouver skyline. Some in our party saw otters and a minke whale. The only drawback to this place was that one bedroom has bunk beds and another is a open loft (great views but less privacy) but the other features more than made up for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness

View, floor plan

View wonderful, floor olan worked for our family. Quiet spaces, communal spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet spot with nearby water access

We’re a group of college friends who started traveling to the SJI’s in 2020 and come back every year. This house was perfect for a small group of ladies looking to cook together and explore the island and waterfront during the day. The adorable little park and water access down the road was perfect for launching our paddle boards and sipping coffee in the mornings. Only knock was that the dishwasher was out of order, which made cooking and cleaning all meals for 8 people a bit of a chore. Other than that, we loved this spot!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, Quiet Home

Fairly secluded home with beautiful views to the Northeast and access to private neighborhood beach. Very comfortable home setting with all the necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Raccoon Point

Location is beautiful for this property with good access to the shore line. House is spacious. We missed having an operational dishwasher and screen door, and would have preferred a cleaner hot tub. Lots of animal sightings: eagles, deer, raccoons, porpoise.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Dave R. R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aurora House

The Aurora House was a great site for a family vacation. Excellent views, nearby, easily accessed beach, convenient to Eastsound but also very private. The hot tub got a good workout. However: the dishwasher did not work. Of the three coffee makers, two took about 30 minutes to brew coffee. The dryer took four runs and nearly four hours to dry a set of towels. The telescope supposedly had three levels of magnification but was stuck on one. One of the beds had a fitted sheet that was too big and made sleeping difficult for the couple in it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslee M., Willamette Valley, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Retreat

This home was perfect for our family of 5. The view is amazing and the beach right down the way was a nice access point. It had everything we needed and was an easy process for checking in and not a long list of check-out to-dos. The driving instructions from the hosts were great because it is a little tricky the first time you drive to the property. Everything in the house was easy to use and easy to find...had everything you need for comfort. There is a hairdryer and beach/hot tub towels available (those were 2 items I was unsure about from the listing and can confirm). Highly recommend to anyone headed to Orcas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ruth G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

We were a group of 4 friends celebrating a 60th Birthday. A very comfortable house. The view is amazing. We really enjoyed the hot tub on the deck. The house needs to have a deep cleaning. I would not drive to the house the first night when it is dark and/or raining. Directions were good, but it is a bit of a drive on a dirt/gravel road at the end. Overall, we have a wonderful time together.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Alessa M., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and private beach

What makes this house worth the price is most definitely the views and the private beach. Our experience with the house itself was only ok. When we arrived the hot tub was absolutely filthy and two of the 3 tvs were broken. They couldn’t get a worker to the house until the next day for the hot tub and then it had to be emptied so basically we couldn’t use it for the first two days of our stay- and it was one of the main reasons we booked the house. The beach was awesome and the main reason we enjoyed our stay so much- our kids loved it and so did we. The house in general needs some tlc. While it can be considered sort of a “rustic” place, it lacked any sort of charm at all. Feels like the owner does the bare minimum to keep it up for a rental. While we did enjoy our stay and loved orcas, we likely wouldn’t stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022