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1 bedroom, desk, travel crib, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vashon, WA
  • Palouse Winery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Alki Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Vashon Island

In Vashon Island .At this Vashon Island cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and 9 miles (15 km) of Lincoln Park. Alki Beach and Point Robinson Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Alki Beach - 48 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • T-Mobile Park - 53 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Seattle Waterfront - 54 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taquitos Feliz - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Birdhouse - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Endolyne Joes - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Camp Colvos Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬5 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.

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

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 to local housing programs.

Property manager

Debra Gussin

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to the airport?

This cottage is 58.3 mi (88-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to the beach?

This cottage is 9.5 mi (43-min drive) from Alki Beach and 19.7 mi (48-min drive) from Bremerton Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Silver Dollar Casino (8.9 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to downtown Vashon Island?

This cottage is 2.5 mi away from Vashon Island.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

You Had Me At Yellow

This little cottage is so cute! It’s exactly as promised. We felt so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Love the place and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

charming, cozy cottage

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vashon cottage

Adorable. Lots of lounging room inside. Comfy beds and lots of blankets. Beautiful setting. Really close to ferry. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sky B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodating Yellow Cottage

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

Lovely little cottage with great kitchen and bath. Perfect location on the island, peaceful setting. A great place to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vashon get-a-way & LOVELY property

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming hosts, beautiful property, best bedding.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

devin s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vashon Overnight Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little house!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloé D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property!

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Beautiful property with a cozy and spacious house
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024