Luxury Waterfront Estate, Hot Tub, Mooring, Gated Privacy, Multi-Family
About this house rental
Enjoy the ultimate in privacy and relaxation in this exceptional waterfront home. Located on an exclusive harbor with five wooded acres of towering trees and private gardens. Grindstone Harbor House is a perfect retreat for multi-generational families and special occasions with friends. The gated gardens and lawn elevate the fantastic views from the infinity deck with a hot tub and easy outdoor living. We hope to provide your family with a lifetime of memories together. From the expansive infinity deck with outdoor living and a four-person spa, enjoy views of the ferries, distant islands, and a cove teaming with eagles, herons, otters, seals, and deer. You can play and paddle right out your door with a rocky outcropping and fire pit overlooking the harbor. On the main floor of this beautiful home is a chef's gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a kitchen island with seating for six, new cabinetry, and a wide variety of cookware, serveware, glassware, appliances, spices, a coffee bar, and two refrigerators with freezers. There are two wall ovens and a large electric cooktop. It's the perfect gathering spot for all the chefs to participate in preparing meals while enjoying the forest and water views and sharing stories of the day's adventures. The dining room is open to the kitchen with floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides, connecting you to the natural wonders. The large living room offers plenty of seating for visiting, reading, games, puzzles, or TV. The sun-drenched window seat is a favorite spot, perfect for watching eagle, osprey, and kingfisher activity. With a hand-built stone fireplace in the heart of the living room, there is ambiance and warmth in this comfortable gathering space. Head up the spiral stairs to discover three bedrooms and two full baths. The expansive Master Bedroom features a king bed and a private balcony. There is seating outside for the early morning tea and contemplation of what a fantastic place you are in. Back indoors, a daybed can be used as additional sleeping space for large parties. The large Master Bath ensuite has two white marble vanities, a custom-tiled shower, and a large slipper tub for the ultimate relaxation and self-care. There is a large laundry room with a new Samsung washer and dryer, an extra refrigerator with a freezer, pantry storage, and cleaning tools to tidy up during those extended stays. The east-facing bedroom has a king bed, two twin beds, and a child’s bed tucked away in a tiny nook. In contrast, the west-facing bedroom has a queen bed. Both guest bedrooms share the upstairs full bathroom with a shower/tub combo, custom tiles, and a white marble vanity. There is a third full bathroom on the main level of the house (just down the spiral stairs and into the guest bathroom, where a custom-tiled shower and vanity await). All three bathrooms are newly remodeled with a bright, contemporary style. The fourth bedroom offers water views with heated flooring, a king bed and custom bunk beds. Explore this private waterfront property with miles of empty country roads ideal for walking, running, or bicycling. Nearby are the ferries, bicycle and kayak rentals, stores, and restaurants. Orcas Island is the gem of the San Juan Islands, located in Washington State. It contains Moran State Park with 2000 ft. elevation Mt. Constitution, thirty miles of hiking and biking trails and five freshwater lakes; extensive yachting facilities at Westsound and Deer Harbor; access by scheduled or private air service or floatplane; ferry service to the other San Juan Islands and the U.S. mainland at Anacortes, and Amtrak service to Mt. Vernon; excellent restaurants, food, wine, and gift shops, galleries and artist studios, summer markets, a lovely library, and small historical museum, and a full schedule of summer activities and community theater. There is an interactive children's museum and a nationally acclaimed skateboard park. Four well-established children's summer camps are on the island or immediately adjacent. Enjoy the ultimate in seclusion and relaxation yet with all the amenities close by on this magical island. GUEST SCREENING: We use a third-party Guest Screening from SafelyStay to confirm your identity and check criminal databases to confirm your reservation. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email and contact the property manager with any questions. Interaction: You'll have the ease of a contactless check-in with directions sent to you before arrival. We are available for in-person greetings and orientation per request. Please send a message; we'll happily meet you upon arrival. We are available for daily questions and information from 8 am to 6 pm and 24/7 for emergencies. Neighborhood: Located near the Orcas Island ferry, you'll enjoy the quietude of this exclusive waterfront neighborhood. With acres of Douglas Fir and Western Cedar trees, there is a lush northwest forest to buffer you from the undeveloped road and distant waterfront estates on the edge of this private harbor. Some families have been in the harbor for nearly ninety years, so say hello and relax in this fantastic location. Access: You have use of the entire property and home during your stay. The home is gated with parking for two cars inside the gate and two cars outside the gate. Transit: We highly recommend having a car to explore the island. Whether you drive your car onto the Washington State Ferry or fly into the island and rent a car, it's essential to have a car to go to Eastsound for shopping and restaurants and head out to explore the many beaches and trails. Please Read House Rules>Additional Rules for the rental agreement. Thanks! PERMIT 3 PROV 10
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(85 Reviews)
4.0
The views are absolutely gorgeous. The home is beautifully updated except for the stained dirty carpet! Perhaps that’s in the future plans? The deck and outdoor space are perfect to relax and enjoy the scenery. Overall, it’s a lovely home in a gorgeous setting. FYI, the ice maker is not connected so pick up a bag of ice.
5.0
One of the rare places where the pictures cannot do it justice!
5.0
We loved the location! It was beautiful and peaceful! The house was spacious and accommodated our group of 11 with room to spare.
5.0
Our third time at the property and it never disappoints!
5.0
Fabulous property with spectacular views
Enjoyed the island and all the wildlife
Plenty of room with a great guest house
5.0
We wanted to celebrate my parents 49th anniversary as a family and this home simply couldn't have been a better place to do it! The views are epic (truly... breathtaking!) with wildlife all around. By the end of the trip we had named the seals that came to visit and developed a bond with the otters that played in the bay. The peace and serenity of the space provided all of us with a wonderfully relaxing time together and everyone felt recharged by the experience. Highly recommend spending some time here if you can!
5.0
What a place! What a view! Exceptionally cared for.
5.0
We stayed in this home with 7 adults and two children, and had plenty of space. The family room was perfect for hanging out and doing puzzles, and we enjoyed using the grill and walking down to the bench overlooking the ocean. The house was very clean and had every utensil and dish you could need for cooking or baking.
Sherri, the manager, was extremely responsive and helpful for the few glitches we encountered.
5.0
We agreed with the previous reviews stating the pictures didn’t capture the full beauty of the place. We loved our stay, and the property had plenty of space for the group to gather together and have private time apart. Location near the ferry was nice and kitchen was well appointed. Thank you for being a fantastic choice for our group to make memories together.
5.0
This is a magical property with spectacularly beautiful views over the cove. The house is constructed of rustic wood with a cozy window bench, and with floor to ceiling windows to maximize the view. The landscaping around the house is lovely, full of flowers blooming in a rainbow of colors. The house and cottage can accommodate many people comfortably, with a large communal area where everyone can gather or where different groups can do different activities. We had a great time at this very special property.
5.0
This property is spectacular. The setting is private and quiet, on a private cove. It has a wonderful deck with comfortable furniture. The main house is spacious but has a wonderful cozy cabin like feel due to all the natural wood paneling. The guesthouse was more modern and equally charming. We absolutely loved it.
5.0
The pictures do not fully capture how stunning the property, view, and interior of this house really are. Absolutely gorgeous, gracious, generous - so spacious and yet cozy. We have no complaints at all - except that our kids insisted on using our bathroom because the view was so spectacular. Hehehe. Already dreaming about our next visit.
5.0
We were forced to audible some vacation plans and decided to book a place on Orcas. We were so lucky that we chose grindestone harbor!
The view is even better than it looks in the pictures! The house was terrific for our family and friends. We really enjoyed our winter stay walking the trails and wading in the water. I can only imagine how much the place is in summer. The property management team was super responsive and helpful.
Highly recommend for families and friend groups alike!
5.0
Our multigenerational family had a wonderful stay at grindstone harbor. The house was cozy and well suited to family. The guest house and main house ensured everyone slept comfortably and had some privacy, and the huge kitchen and deck were perfect for gathering and being together. We were lucky to have beautiful weather.
5.0
The house and separate smaller house is very comfortable, including large indoor/outdoor gathering spots large enough to accomodate 10+.
5.0
We had 10 adult family members traveling after our daughters wedding to have a long- overdue vacation together and we couldn’t have dreamed how perfect the home and guest house could be! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
5.0
The house was lovely and very clean. The kitchen was very well appointed and we had everything we needed.
5.0
The house was lovely and very clean. The kitchen was very well appointed and we had everything we needed.
5.0
We had an amazing sty at grindstone. From the drive in to the drive out we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Property is amazing and had everything we needed to enjoy our week long stay. Would highly recommend this house for anyone looking to stay on the island.
5.0
Checkin was thoughtful. Property manager went to great lengths to have us comfortable. Very clean and well organized. Lovely location on a little bay near the ferry and the cute Orcas Hotel. Hope to return!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay with friends visiting from overseas. We enjoyed the property so much that we scrapped plans one day to stay at the house, enjoying low tide, high tide and everything in between. It was absolutely beautiful and we hope to stay again soon.
5.0
We had a large group of family in town for a wedding and everyone was in awe of this wonderful VRBO!
5.0
My family and I had an amazing time at Grindstone Harbor. The house was beautiful and each room was decorated perfectly. We especially enjoyed the primary bedroom and watching sea lions from the bathtub:). Such a peaceful, magical place. We loved every minute of our stay.
5.0
Wonderful property. Great to have the young adults separate in the guest house. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels in the bathrooms and for the hot tub. View is spectacular.
5.0
It was a wonderful place for kids and adults alike. Lots of room for everyone. Great amenities. Loved our stay.
5.0
We loved it. Well equipped kitchen. Great common areas. Great views.
5.0
Words can’t adequately express how beautiful this property was. As guests before us have said the pictures don’t do it justice. There were 12 of us ranging in age from 8-60 and there was plenty to keep all occupied and content. From searching for oysters and clams, to kayaking (we rented for a week) to relaxing on the deck and in the hot tub it was magnificent!!! We would stay again and again!!!!
5.0
The house is well situated near the ferry, and is on a beautiful secluded piece of land. You can swim off the rocks below, and the hot tub was enjoyed by all. Gardens with many birds…wonderful views from the house and deck. Thank you for a great stay!
10.0
The house is well situated near the ferry, and is on a beautiful secluded piece of land. You can swim off the rocks below, and the hot tub was enjoyed by all. Gardens with many birds…wonderful views from the house and deck. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
The property was beautiful! The home was very comfortable and beautiful. So relaxing! We saw otters and bad eagles 🦅.
10.0
The property was beautiful! The home was very comfortable and beautiful. So relaxing! We saw otters and bad eagles 🦅.
5.0
We boated to this property from Seattle and it was a dream of a long weekend. A serene home base while we explored the islands. I was glad that my parents in their 80s didn’t come though since the hill up to the house from the beach is a bit steep.
5.0
Sherri was an awesome host. Great communication, & quick response.
Property was absolutely amazing. The space was perfect for our family & kids. So much to explore indoors, & the kids had a blast picking their rooms. Kitchen was clean, open, & well stocked. Perfect for cooking while still being able to converse with family & see our children run around. Views were amazing from kitchen & master bedroom. Loved waking up to the view of the cove.
Outside the property was great to explore. We brought our own kayaks & got to explore the calm waters of the cove with the kids. Oysters are abundant (didn’t try to eat them), sand crabs under rocks, & so many other things for the kids to get into. Highly recommend for family gatherings. Rain or shine you will enjoy what this place has to offer!
Perfect spot right off the ferry, but still feels like your far away once your on property & tucked away in the middle of that cove.
5.0
Our entire experience, start to finish, was amazing. The house is perfect for family. Our kids loved the second building, which is more like an apartment. The main house is quintessential Orcas Island, with breathtaking views of the sound. We loved our stay.
5.0
Beautiful views!
5.0
Spectacular! We live in Seattle, familiar with the San Juan’s and own a 25ft motor boat. My wife and I have visited the San Juan’s with our family at least a dozen times and this trip ranks on the top. What a gorgeous cove demonstrating the tranquility of Orcas, with blue herons, seals, eagles, and dolphins. The home afforded an amazing kitchen, dining, great room/TV/game/reading nook for 6 best friends to socialize. All the comforts, spacious bedrooms, views, well kept bathrooms/heated floors. Mooring buoy allowed for jaunts to Friday Harbor, Roche, and Rosario using pools, restaurants, bars, hiking locations let alone fishing and crabbing (5 dungees in the cove, cooked on a fire pit down by the water front). The hot tub was brand new and fun. Two friends drove from Anacortes, easy ferry ride to house from West side. A gem of a home and Sherri is a true responsive/polite host. We will likely stay again. Great memories!!!
5.0
This property was simply wonderful! We were two couples traveling for a vacation, and made the reservation hoping the property would live up to its billing. It far surpassed it.
The location is very nice - tucked into a small harbor near the ferry. We had great views of wildlife, ocean, and sunsets. The waterfront access is just a short walk away, but it is shared access, so we were able to store kayaks on the shore and easily get them in and out of the water. Although Eastsound is at the other end of the island, there is a small and adequate grocery store at the ferry terminal, which is only a couple of miles away. The house itself is very private.
The house was spotlessly clean, and well appointed. The furnishings are comfortable and can easily accommodate large groups. The kitchen had just about every tool or appliance we have in our own kitchens, quite suitable for those who enjoy cooking in more than eating out. The outdoor deck was the perfect spot to relax. The hot tub is a real treat! I've rarely seen a hot tub at a rental property so well maintained. What a nice way to take in the view and wind down the day.
Sometimes rental properties are a roll of the dice, but not this one. It's a sure thing - lovely property for a getaway.
5.0
This property was simply wonderful! We were two couples traveling for a vacation, and made the reservation hoping the property would live up to its billing. It far surpassed it. The location is very nice - tucked into a small harbor near the ferry. We had great views of wildlife, ocean, and sunsets. The waterfront access is just a short walk away, but it is shared access, so we were able to store kayaks on the shore and easily get them in and out of the water. Although Eastsound is at the other end of the island, there is a small and adequate grocery store at the ferry terminal, which is only a couple of miles away. The house itself is very private. The house was spotlessly clean, and well appointed. The furnishings are comfortable and can easily accommodate large groups. The kitchen had just about every tool or appliance we have in our own kitchens, quite suitable for those who enjoy cooking in more than eating out. The outdoor deck was the perfect spot to relax. The hot tub is a real treat! I've rarely seen a hot tub at a rental property so well maintained. What a nice way to take in the view and wind down the day.Sometimes rental properties are a roll of the dice, but not this one. It's a sure thing - lovely property for a getaway.
5.0
Had a guys retreat with 10 adults and we were all very impressed by the accomodations. Everyone had their own place to sleep between the two houses and the lofts were pretty neat. The only issue that we encountered was the upstairs shower was not draining very well and therefore could not be used. We had a 23ft boat moored in the cove to one of the buoys and found an easy trail to get from the beach area up to the house from the dingy. There is one submerged rock before you reach the buoys and is not marked with a flag so beware if you are coming in by boat at high tide. Excellent place to catch crab!
5.0
All is great at Grindstone. Large front house plus guest house. Random rooster showed up to keep us on our toes. The view and quiet is worth it. Enjoy this special part of the island. Close to ferry. Not far from eastsound.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Washington?
The average price for a rental in Washington is $183 per night. This rental is $1,217 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Waterfront Estate, Hot Tub, Mooring, Gated Privacy, Multi-Family . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury Waterfront Estate, Hot Tub, Mooring, Gated Privacy, Multi-Family pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Waterfront Estate, Hot Tub, Mooring, Gated Privacy, Multi-Family ?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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