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
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not 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
About the neighborhood
Vashon, WA
What's nearby
Palouse Winery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Alki Beach - 43 min drive - 15.4 km
T-Mobile Park - 52 min drive - 20.2 km
Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 61 min drive - 27.9 km
Getting around
Tacoma Dome Station - 51 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
The Wild Mermaid - 4 min drive
The Birdhouse - 40 min drive
Endolyne Joes - 38 min drive
Camp Colvos Brewing - 5 min drive
Snapdragon - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. located?
Situated in Vashon Island, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lincoln Park and West Seattle Golf Course. Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
23 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy home. Thank you!!
Catherine J.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
21 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
11 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
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!
Everything about the stay was excellent. It's a great little place if you want some time on the island. Very clean, close to town and the north end ferry, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Absolutely recommend it.
Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.
Edna Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Juli
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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
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.
Annie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa
5 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming and cozy cottage. The owners were friendly and made us feel welcomed.
This charming cottage was perfectly appointed and so comfortable. Convenient to the ferry and the downtown restaurants and shops. Deborah greeted us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. We hope to visit again!
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.
So clean and well stocked. Beautiful little cabin. We were a bit worried of the bedrooms being upstairs because of the heat, but not to worry, Debra thought of that too. Fans and and AC unit were running when we arrived. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Our hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was charming. The kid enjoyed checking out the small farm on the property (hello chickens!) and picking wild blackberries.
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.
Very quiet and comfortable…enjoyed our stay and would stay again! High marks for Debra who was very pleasant and accommodating!
Enjoyed the fresh eggs!!
john h.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
My partner and I had a lovely stay. The house is really well appointed and comfortable. It definitely had a farm house/cabin vibe. It was very quiet and peaceful. We had a great time.
We really enjoyed our stay on this lovely property. The hosts were very wecoming and helpful. There is a sweet little backyard and the house is very clean and comfortable. Definitely a gem!
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.