Dragonfly Pond - Dog-Friendly Retreat - Orcas Isl.

Dragonfly Pond house is a rustic, spacious, light-filled vacation rental home on Orcas Island with high ceilings overlooking a tranquil pond. Clean & comfy. Located in 7 acres of forest, it's peaceful and secluded. Close to town and the ferry. High speed Internet. #weaccept 7 guests total, not counting kids under 2 yrs old. 3 bedrooms plus bed in common areas. Dogs welcome (well behaved). FEE $50 (Please leave at checkout) Full kitchen ready for your vacation meals. Gas grill outside. "This property is absolutely incredible- secluded in the woods right on a pond. The interior is open and filled with beautiful plants, definitely exceeded our expectations from looking at the posting's pictures." (Kaitlin, April (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) five star review) RELAX NEAR THE POND The front porch overlooks the pond and has wooden chairs and pillows. This is our favorite part of the home. Anytime of the day, rain or shine, we find nothing more relaxing than sitting on the deck and gazing at the pond. (A roof overhang keeps you dry even if it's raining.) The pond attracts wild ducks and other wildlife. Depending on the time of year, you might see baby ducks following their mother through the lily pads, a heron flying low over the water, or a family of deer coming down to drink. FULL KITCHEN FOR COOKING AND ENTERTAINING Eating well is one of the best parts of going on vacation, so we've set up a kitchen you can really use. All the basics: a full oven/range, toaster, blender, french press, coffee grinder, electric coffee maker and fridge. The microwave is around the corner in the laundry room. All the pots and pans you could want, cooking utensils, etc. (If there's something you need for a particular dish, let us know when you're here and we might be able to come up with it from our gear at home.) Note: just so there are no surprises, there's no dishwasher. We keep a collection of staples in the pantry - flour, baking soda, oil, etc., so you won't have to buy a whole bottle of oil when you need just a couple of tablespoons. Again, ask us if there's something you need. If you like to grill, we've got a pretty serious one on the porch right outside the kitchen door. BEDROOMS AND SLEEPING AREAS The house sleeps 7. But it does NOT have 7 beds. :) There are three queen beds, one in each upstairs bedroom and one in the little room off the dining room. (There are no windows in this room; it is separated from the bathroom and dining room with louver doors, so it's not exactly private, but it's super-cozy.) The main bedroom also has a small chaise that turns into a cot. (Perfect for a child.) There is a pull out couch at the bottom of the stairs in common area that sleeps 2. WASHER AND DRYER There's a washer and dryer available for your use. STAYING WARM (OR COOL) The house is heated with electricity and does not have air conditioning (most houses on Orcas don't.) It stays toasty in the cooler months and gets plenty of sunshine through the big south facing windows. In the summer the roof overhang keeps things from heating up too much, and the cool evenings mean you can get a breeze through the house. The wood stove is backup heat in case of winter-time power outages. If you want to use it at other times you will need to buy or bring firewood (available at the main market in Eastsound or from a few different places along the main road. (If the power goes out we'll provide wood.) If you have questions about the house not answered here, please ask us! This Orcas Island airbnb vacation rental is for the whole house and yard. The property consists of 7 wooded acres on Orcas Island, about 5 minutes from the center of Eastsound. There's a barn near the parking area that is not part of the rental. Plenty of parking. We live next door and are happy to come by and say hi, but also happy to leave you entirely alone. If you need tips and suggestions for your Orcas Island visit, let us know. We have favorite beaches, hikes, and places to eat. This is a great places to stay for exploring Orcas. It's not far from the ferry landing (about 15 min), so it's convenient for coming and going. You're just a bit more than 5 minutes from the center of Eastsound, which is the heart of the island. Nothing on Orcas is too far away. There isn't much public transportation on Orcas. You'll want a car or bike. Our vacation rental is fully permitted with San Juan County. Permit #PPROV (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) Airbnb sometimes hides the number, but it's available on request. Electric Car Friendly: If you're bringing an electric car there's a household power outlet available near the parking area. You will need to bring your cord. (Let us know you will be needing to charge your car so we can tell you how to access the outlet.) There's a Roku flatscreen TV. Bring your own Netflix/Hulu/Etc passwords if you want. (Or watch the ducks on the pond instead of the TV.) Here's an example of a review left in our guestbook: "We loved our stay in your beautiful and peaceful location. We will miss drinking our morning coffee on the deck looking at the pond. Everything was so comfortable and well set-up. Thank you for such a lovely place!" -Andrew, Jessica, Emma & Malcolm.