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North Shore Cottages

271 Sunset Avenue, PO Box 1273, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245
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Olympia, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Stayed in the Heron Cove cottage. Lovely artist's cottage. It's like staying in an art gallery. Everywhere you look you discover something new. Beautiful view. Our cottage had everything we needed. Quiet and very comfortable. Owners very nice and accommodating.

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Portland, Oregon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed in the Heron Cove for two nights and overall I was not pleased w withur stay. The uniqueness of the property is worth noting but it lacked many things for a comfortable stay. There was a lack of blankets, towels, and basic kitchen supplies. The towels were moldy and everything felt dirty. The family seemed very nice butWiuld... More

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Bellevue
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

We stayed in the Orca Watch Cottage. The place is cute and has great views except it wasn't very clean. We must have killed about 30 flies in two days. Because of the flies, we didn't feel comfortable cooking in the cottage even though it was stocked with most of the kitchen essentials. The business seems to be run by... More

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Brier
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11 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Each of theese cabins has unique themes but that can't make up for the dirt and lack of cleanliness. We stayed in the "Owl " building, the upstairs to a two story house still under construction. Our cabin was not ready or clean when we arrived, No towels and dirty dishes. needed to ask for toilet paper. You are climbing... More

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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35 reviews 35 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We stayed here in the Orca Watch rental. I had read the reviews that had said it wasn't very clean and smelled moldy, but I wasn't too worried as we are far from clean freaks. We had a Livingsocial deal, so we figured it was worth a try. The normal rates are like $220 a night. I would NEVER pay... More

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Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

We stayed in the Orca Watch cottage for a week and found it to be very nice overall. The night we arrived it smelled horrible -- terribly musty, almost nauseating -- but after leaving the "portholes" open overnight it was much better the next day. (Note to proprietors: You might want to open the cottage all day prior to when... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

We had booked a stay at this place due to reviews we read. However a week prior to our stay, we had a death in the family( grandparent) and we were forced to cancel in order to go to the service in a different state. While the cancellation policy stated 2 weeks we felt that this was a legitimate circumstance... More

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Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

We truly enjoyed this great location. An unique house which surprises you for the moment you enter. Extremely suited for a couple but we stayed here with a family of 4 which is possible. If possible will return here.

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New Mexico
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2012

We stayed upstairs in Screech Owl Swoop for two nights in August. This was really a unique experience! I felt like I was staying in someone's house while they were away. The house is FULL of antiques. The kitchen is large and functional. The deck is huge with some water views, lots of deer and eagles nearby. North Beach is... More

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LenSweet, Owner at North Shore Cottages, responded to this review
16 August 2012

I am always so sorry when people have a less than wonderful stay here. We do our very best to offer all our guests a truly unique experience--beautiful accommodations and a great selection of gracious "add-ons"--big private hot tubs, private decks, grills on the deck, and interesting architecture and furnishings that make your stay memorable. If something is not up... More

Portland, Oregon
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

This is not a jab at the owner, she and her family seemed incredibly gracious and responsive to my complaints which were many. First things first, the place smelled - the towels were so mildewy that we used our own towels we brought to go camping in the days that follow. After we brought our things inside and opened the... More

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Address: 271 Sunset Avenue, PO Box 1273, Eastsound, Orcas Island, WA 98245
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Region: United States > Washington > San Juan Islands > Orcas Island > Eastsound
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Suites
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Ranked #3 of 9 Speciality lodging in Eastsound

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