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The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views

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Interior
Smart TV
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

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

The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views

Located in the Historic Hamlet of Olga, The Stuga provides a quiet, spacious retreat conveniently located within steps of the water, two beaches, and a public dock. Water views on both levels, high-end linens, fully stocked kitchen, fiber internet, all in a thoughtfully designed space. Light-filled interior spaces provide comfort & convenience, great for families, groups, or remote work. Moran State Park, Doe Bay, and Mt Constitution are a quick 5 min drive, with Eastsound only 12 min away.

A comfortable mix of modern updates with vintage character help create an inviting space for your family and friends to enjoy as a home base on Orcas. The Stuga preserves its historic charm and cabin feel as you soak in the beauty that Orcas Island has to offer. Each room has partial water views so you can watch the ferries and whales go by in the distance from anywhere in the house.

The home has 3 beds, 2 bathrooms
The primary bedroom is large and has a queen bed, and two twin beds with amazing water views.

The upstairs bedroom has a full bed with private balcony and amazing water views, sleeps two.

The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed that sleeps two.

The living room has a large couch that is also a queen size sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress. All beds have organic cotton linens and plenty of pillows.

The kitchen is fully stocked to prepare family meals with a new stove, new full size Cafe Appliance fridge/freezer, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, and farmhouse sink. Coffee can be made with the Chemex pour over or traditional coffee maker and provided coffee beans.

A 55" HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and DVD player with DVD collection is provided for nightly entertainment along with plenty of board games, card games, and puzzles.

Water access is steps from The Stuga in two locations. Explore the tide pools, dig for clams, fish, and crab off of the dock. The dock is available in the summer months for mooring your boat.

Outside, enjoy the firepit and large front yard and deck for sunning, cleaning your catch, or exploring Olga.

Both bathrooms have been fully updated with the downstairs having a walk-in curbless shower and both bathrooms have heated tile floors.

Ask about our guest house (The Little Stuga) if you have over 7 adults.

Modern Updates:
Fiber Internet
Air Conditioning and Heating
Updated Bathrooms with Heated Bathroom Floors
Updated Kitchen with dishwasher
Full size washer and dryer
New hardwoods on 2nd floor and stairs.

Other Things to Note
The house is older and has some quirks, like sloped floors in the kitchen and upstairs bedroom. These are minor and won’t detract from your visit, but wanted to make you aware.

Our home can accommodate 9 guests, however if booking for 7+ adults, you will need to also book The Little Stuga in order to accommodate (guest house). Our home is best suited for no more than 7 adults and 2 children.

Pets - We may allow pets on a case by case basis, please message us to see if we can accommodate.

If an unauthorized event occurs, a $500 fee will be charged. No parties or events are allowed.

The propane fireplaces are not operational.

Parking is located in front of the house and is uncovered, we can accommodate 3-4 vehicles and ask that everyone park alongside the rock wall to avoid blocking the road.

We use a self check in door code so no need to use keys.

Mooring is available during the summer months on the public dock in Olga. We are located steps from the dock.

Stuga is Swedish for cottage and refers to the many summer cabins that dot Sweden's coastlines, forests and islands and serve as a holiday escape, often hosting their families for celebrations throughout the year.

The word Stuga also conjures up lots of evocative feelings for Swedes. These are typically places of peace, comfort, and mysig-ness or coziness, much closer to nature than the city.

We hope our Stuga provides the comfort and peacefulness you seek on Orcas Island and in our small hamlet of Olga.

Due to the time needed to adequately clean the property, we are not able to offer early check-in or late check-out. Please book an extra night if you would like to guarantee an early check- in or a late check- out.

Ask about our guest house (Little Stuga) if you have over 7 adults.

Permit # 2005CU020yt

Property manager

Erin Warren

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: $125 for first pet, $75 for the second

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number Permit # 2005CU020yt

About the neighborhood

Map
Olga, WA

What's nearby

  • Orcas Island Artworks - 6 min walk
  • Cascade Lake - 5 min drive
  • Moran State Park - 6 min drive
  • Obstruction Pass Beach - 11 min drive
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Orcas Island Artworks and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cascade Falls and Cascade Lake. Obstruction Pass State Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

The Stuga - Walk to Water w/Views Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ardis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Additional Items to Know About The Stuga Before Reserving It
The interior of the house was as described and the beds were comfortable. We were not notified until the welcome email with our access code to the house on 9/20 (our check in was 9/23) that "cell service can be a bit spotty and that Verizon and Sprint will have limited cell service". We could not make a call from the house with our cell phones (not even through the WiFi). As long as the WiFi was working, you could text. The lack of cell service should be noted on the main description of the rental. We had a medical emergency and it was very difficult communicating with family members. We were also notified on 9/20 that the hosts had just been notified by the power company that the power would be off for two nights of our stay. While we were on the island, I found out that the power outage was planned for the entire island and they had been notifying everyone starting in mid-August. If I had been informed of the planned power outage, we wouldn't have stayed on Orcas Island for our vacation. I am still working with VRBO and the hosts for at least half of my payment to be refunded as we should have been informed of the power outage and/or the house shouldn't have been available to rent during the power outage. Again, during the power outage there was no way to communicate as the WiFi was down as well then. The house does not have Cable/Satellite TV, but you can login to Hulu or other streaming services if you have an account.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and unique cottage
Excellent views of the sound, right up the road from the Olga docks so very convenient for us. House even had all the crab cooking needs!! Yum! Updated bathrooms made a big difference, but the towels are very small and we wished we had more. Overall the house was lovely for my family and we enjoyed our stay! Thanks Erin for hosting :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar Find
The property was exactly what we were looking for. Great location. Lots of character. Great and NW island vibe. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative Woman’s Retreat
7 women in both The Stuga and Little Stuga. Room for everyone. Beds for everyone. Kitchen equipped beautifully. Easy 2 minute walk to water. Owners were super responsive when we had a minor concern. Perfect base for exploring all and sundry on Orcas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023