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A garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly

  • Welcome to North Shore Retreat — a beloved Orcas Island getaway where comfort, adventure, and classic island living come together. A guest favorite since becoming a vacation rental in 2019, this peaceful retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience in one of the island’s most desirable locations.



    One of North Shore Retreat’s most special features is its access to the private amenities of the Bartwood Estates community. Just a short stroll from the home, guests can enjoy the private community beach, tennis and pickleball courts, and the newly available community dock — a perfect place to take in panoramic waterfront views, watch boats glide by, enjoy a peaceful sunset, or begin a day of island exploration. Before using the dock or pier, guests must review and electronically sign the separate Bartwood Estates Private Community Dock & Mooring Use Agreement. Dock access codes are provided after the agreement has been signed.



    The community dock offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Salish Sea up close, providing guests with a memorable way to connect with Orcas Island’s natural surroundings. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning by the water, looking for the perfect sunset spot, or simply taking in the peaceful rhythm of island life, the dock is a wonderful addition to your stay.



    For guests arriving by boat, overnight moorage may be available at the community dock for an additional fee through the dock’s posted Venmo payment instructions. Dock access details, payment instructions, and community guidelines will be provided in your guest information prior to arrival.





    Nestled in the beautiful Bartwood Estates community, North Shore Retreat places you just minutes from Eastsound’s shops, restaurants, waterfront, and the Orcas Island airport. Enjoy easy access to some of the best amenities on the island, including private community beach access, tennis and pickleball courts, and the newly available community dock — a wonderful place to take in waterfront views, watch boats pass by, enjoy a sunset, or simply soak in the magic of the Salish Sea.



    The home sits on a spacious, sun-filled lot with plenty of room to gather, play lawn games, relax in the garden, or enjoy time outdoors with your furry companions. Inside, the welcoming open-concept layout offers a comfortable gathering space, a fully equipped kitchen, cozy bedrooms, and a bonus living area perfect for families with games, entertainment, and additional sleeping options.



    After a day of exploring Orcas Island, unwind in the peaceful surroundings, take a short stroll to the beach, challenge your group to a game of pickleball, or settle in with a good book surrounded by the beauty of the North Shore.



    North Shore Retreat is the perfect island escape for families, couples, and four-legged adventurers looking to experience the very best of Orcas Island.



    Pets are welcome with an additional fee of $100 for the first pet and $50 for the second pet (maximum of two pets).



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    **IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION**



    **Rental Agreement:** A signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival in accordance with applicable property insurance and/or HOA requirements. The agreement confirms guest responsibilities, occupancy limits, and property rules.



    **Cancellation Policy:** Cancellations made more than 30 days before arrival receive a 97% refund. Cancellations made 15–30 days before arrival receive a 47% refund. No refunds are issued within 14 days of arrival.



    **Nonrefundable Fees:** Refund percentages account for Salish Vacations' 3% nonrefundable transaction processing fee. Vrbo and WanderOS collect their own platform service fees separately. These fees are not included in the refund percentages and are subject to the respective platform's refund policies.

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About the area

Located in Eastsound, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Orcas Island Golf Course and Mt. Constitution are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moran State Park and Turtleback Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Eastsound travel guide
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Eastsound, WA

What's nearby

  • A rustic cabin with a porch, picnic table, and chairs.
    North Beach
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A boat rental station on a calm lake surrounded by forested hills.
    Cascade Lake
    14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Orcas Island Historical Museum
    7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Orcas Island Artworks
    24 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Doe Bay Hot Springs
    33 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Sugar Shack
    9 min drive
  • Island Hoppin Brewery
    5 min drive
  • Blackfish Cafe
    13 min drive
  • The Lower Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Matia
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly located?

This family-friendly Eastsound holiday home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of North Beach, Crescent Beach and Orcas Island Historical Museum. Darvill's Bookstore and Labyrinth are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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North Shore|Private Beach & Pet-Friendly Reviews

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Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Eastsound with comfortable beds and a good setup for a family and grandparents. We enjoyed the pickleball courts and nearby beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen was a gracious host who answered all our questions thoroughly and quickly, and her property was beautiful! All the amenities listed were there, and the property was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home with a great host. The house is very clean and well stocked. Location on the island is excellent as well. We all felt very comfortable there and plan to return in the future. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property. Beautiful garden and nice forest views, short walk to a beach where you can see otters! Loved the big yard and fun yard games! We had everything we needed and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and centrally located on the island, so close to restaurants, shops, hiking etc. The ping pong table, pickle ball court, and beach just up the road gave us things to do when we were at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything needed for cooking picnics, games, an amazing dog basket and close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Go To Spot on Orcas

3rd time staying here and it was great, as usual. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with the essentials, the yard is great for relaxing and playing with the kids and proximity to the beach down the street is always a plus.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break

A great house and location to get away. We appreciated the games indoor and out, with a well appointed house with thoughtful touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Close to Eastsound. Quiet neighborhood. Clean. Well stocked kitchen. Property manager was easy to contact and even allowed an early check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication by the host from start to finish, fast to answer questions. The property is well kept, very clean and well located near the water and town. We were in Orcas for our daughters wedding so this was really just a place to sleep so we did not get to take full advantage of the house amenities or the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. The garden in the front yard is beautiful, and the perfect spot to enjoy coffee in the morning, as long as you don't mind sharing the space with hummingbirds and. The nearby beach was great and so easy to access; we had fun checking out the tide pools and doing a little rockhounding. The location of the house made it easy to find and it's central to both sides of the island. The private beach was great for sunset, but even more amazing was North Beach, which is only about a 3 minute drive away. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spot on Orcas Island!

My family (5 adults) 1 dog stayed here for a long weekend during our first visit to Orcas Island. The location was perfect for exploring different parts of the island and close to stores & restaurants in Eastsound. We loved walking to the private beach area each morning and evening to spot wildlife and enjoy the mountain & sunset views. The property itself was very clean with comfortable beds, ample supplies, and nice personal touches. The outdoor garden was beautiful and my brother's dog loved laying in the fenced in yard. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Getaway

Our family had a perfect spring break getaway. Kristen was a wonderful and attentive host, the information on the online guide book was so helpful and appreciated and the house was amazing. There was everything we could need and more and it was so cozy. Our teenage son made the big great room his domain, the BBQ was so nice to do some grilling, and the view from the living room was so peaceful. We also enjoyed relaxing in the rocking chairs in the garden. We saw otters, seals, dear and the birds were always chirping. We enjoyed the beach and loved that we were in the middle of the island and everything was so easy to get to.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Weekend

The property is very clean and well stock. It has everything we need. I LOVE the garden!The neighborhood is really quiet. I like the early morning walk to the dock.I gave 4 stars for 2 reasons.- I really thought the property is by the beach. It's about a block down.- And the bed in the smaller room made noises with slight movements and we could hear it in the main bedroom in the middle of the night.Overall, this is one of the best houses that we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family rental. Very well stocked home with nice little touches like good quality toilet paper, and everything in the kitchen you might need such as a garlic press. The neighborhood is great, only a short walk to the beach. Only a couple things I wish were improved: the master bathroom shower does not get very hot - this likely just needs adjusted in the cartridge as the rest of the home had nice hot water. 2nd, I wish the main bedroom didn’t share a wall with the 2nd bedroom as it doesn’t allow much noise privacy. The bonus room was great for my teenagers and overall the property worked great for our family. Oh, and the fenced yard is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a good location for us and the access to the beach was nice. The items supplied in the kitchen were adequate for our needs. The garden was wonderful and provided a nice quiet place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Perfect for our quick getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we booked and expected. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely house with front garden and lots of room. Kitchen was fully stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing getaway

Our family of 4 loved the house & the area. Great amenities with ping pong, Bluetooth sound system, TV, pickleball nearby, & a beautiful garden to read & relax in. We love Orcas Island, and this house made our stay extra special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House for the four of us. Especially enjoyed ping pong, pickle ball and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orcas Island Garden Retreat

The house and garden are awesome. Would book this place again. Host was over the top!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Location!

Highly recommended stay on Orcas Island!This home had every amenity we could ask for...and more! We cooked dinner each night in the well-equipped kitchen, played outdoor games in the spacious backyard, walked often to the nearby neighborhood beach, and made great use of the pickleball court. The house was also very dog-friendly...our little guy especially loved the fully fenced front yard. Kristen, the property manager, was wonderful...her hospitality and communication were top-notch. We stayed for 7 nights and had an amazing vacation on Orcas Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was lovely and had the coolest little tide pool beach. Make sure to go at low tide. The rec room area was great for our kids and the kitchen was well supplied. Just wish there had been better communication about early check in, as we were told we should be able to and that the host would let us know as soon as the cleaners left but we didn’t get this communication. Otherwise it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026