Waterfront **Spectacular Million Dollar Views** Seacliff Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Parking available
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Hot tub
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Olga, WA

Doe Bay Hot Springs
‪7 min drive‬
Orcas Island Artworks
‪17 min drive‬
Cascade Lake
‪22 min drive‬
Blakely Island, WA (BYW)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Lower Level Guest Room

1 Double Murphy Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Waterfront Spectacular Million Dollar Views Seacliff Cottage

Seacliff Cottage is a beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished arts and crafts style home on Orcas Island in the scenic San Juan Islands of Washington State.
Situated on a waterfront cliff, this island getaway offers panoramic views of Rosario Straits, including spectacular sunrises, and a variety of pristine islands and mountains. Every room in Seacliff Cottage envelopes you in both quiet comfort and scenic delights.
With a National Wildlife Refuge less than a mile offshore, sea life is abundant. Watch seals, sea lions, otters, shorebirds, bald eagles and even whales from the attached, private deck and outdoor spa.
For the exercise aficionado, Mount Constitution is just a short 15-minute drive, and offers many different hiking trails to a variety of lakes, waterfalls and scenic overlooks, or the opportunity to take a relaxed drive to the mountaintop to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Just a bit farther down the road is the quaint town of Eastsound, populated with island arts and crafts stores, unique dining opportunities, movies and more. Visits to neighboring San Juan islands are accommodated by the island ferry boats, which can be accessed via a picturesque 40-minute drive around this horseshoe-shaped island.
Two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and one with a full size bed, plus an extra-long window seat in the living room mean that Seacliff Cottage can comfortably accommodate up to five people. Each bedroom (including the window seat) is wrapped in windows, allowing guests to ‘breathe in’ the awe-inspiring surroundings from dawn to dusk.

We recently installed a very simple to use, great sounding Sonos music system serving every room of the house including the deck! Simply download the Sonos S1 app to your phone and choose “connect to an existing system”.

We have also added two GermGuardian UV sterilization air filters, one in the Master Bedroom and one in the Kitchen/Dining Room.

If you are a nature enthusiast, or simply want to escape from your busy schedule and relax in the zen-like setting of this extraordinary hideaway, make Seacliff Cottage your next vacation destination.
Keywords: Waterfront, 2 bedroom, Hot tub, wildlife viewing, 5 people, work remotely, solitude, spectacular view, 5 stars, romantic, private,

Property manager

Matthew Boyce

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Hot tub

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Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not allowed in or on the property.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Evidence of pets on the property will result in additional Cleaning Fee and Excess Damage Cost and will be charged against the damage deposit.

Evidence of smoking inside the Property will result in additional Cleaning Fee as Excess Damage Cost and will be charged against the damage deposit.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 99PROV130

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olga

Located in Olga, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Doe Bay Hot Springs and Mt. Constitution are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Darvill's Bookstore and Sucia Island State Park. Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center and Jolly Mon Charters are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Olga, WA

What's nearby

Doe Bay Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Orcas Island Artworks - 17 min drive - 8.6 km
Cascade Lake - 22 min drive - 12.7 km
Cascade Falls - 22 min drive - 12.6 km
Moran State Park - 23 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
‪Doe Bay Resort & Retreat - ‬7 min drive
‪Beach Store Cafe - ‬194 min drive
‪Doe Bay Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Artisan Wine Gallery - ‬196 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront **Spectacular Million Dollar Views** Seacliff Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront **Spectacular Million Dollar Views** Seacliff Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront **Spectacular Million Dollar Views** Seacliff Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront **Spectacular Million Dollar Views** Seacliff Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Doe Bay Hot Springs and within 6 miles (10 km) of Doe Island State Park and Orcas Island Artworks. Obstruction Pass State Park and Obstruction Pass Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

renate p.

25 October 2024

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

Awesome location and property , amazing host

Orcas Island was fantastic and the property‘s location was perfect to explore the island. A match made in heaven. The views from this property were out of this world. The property is perched on a cliff and provides unique views of the ocean. Privacy could not be better. Listening to the waves crushing onto the cliffs was mesmerizing. The house was elegant, artsy, and tastefully decorated The kitchen was set up with top of the art equipment - perfect to prepare a gourmet meal at the end of the day. The bathroom is a little unusual as it has a water- saving composting toilet. This may not be for everyone. The host was absolutely amazing- he was always available 24/7, extremely professional and very kind. Highly recommend this property- quiet, elegant and peaceful yet close to many attractions one doesn‘t like to miss- hiking, biking, great restaurants Spa - you name it.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

1 October 2024

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Blissful Natural Solitude and Comfort

Matthew has created a welcoming environmentally attuned retreat - on the edge of this pristinely beautiful island. We look forward to an already return visit next summer. Deep gratitude!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

30 July 2024

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Jaw dropping and WOW!

Can't say enough about this property. The view is beyond spectacular. In fact, we were hard pressed to find a better view anywhere on the island, though the island is beautiful. The house provides an excellent opportunity to do nothing but gape and not feel guilty about it. We look forward to coming back and encourage anyone considering this property to not hesitate. You won't regret it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

20 July 2024

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A Beautiful Place to Breathe

This house is just as advertised. Views everywhere you look. The deck and hot tub are perfectly situated to take advantage of the views and the sun. We had coffee outside every morning and a glass of wine each evening. We watched Bald Eagles soar around the shore and saw Orcas just off the shore teaching their babies how to fish. And the inside is just as great as the outside. Plenty of room to relax and a well stocked kitchen. Everything worked perfectly. It’s a bit of a drive into Eastsound but that was fine with us for the solitude. In Eastsound we enjoyed a great meal at Matia and loved Brown Bear Bakery. We also explored Moran State Park. We absolutely will return! Loved every minute!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

9 July 2024

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Perfect

My husband and I were celebrating our 25th anniversary. We were looking for a secluded place to relax, but be able to venture out and see the sites (natural and quaint). Orcas Island was the perfect island to do this. Matthew's place was the PERFECT place to stay! We cooked in quite a bit. We enjoy cooking, and the views at the house were better than any view at any of the restaurants! We could stay "home" and feel like we weren't wasting a day of our vacation. Vacation was right there. At the house we saw eagles, porpoises, hummingbirds, harbor seals and one morning we spent 45 minutes watching orcas!! It was amazing! We did not have any issues with the smaller fridge. It was perfect for us. We ventured into town a couple days (only 20 minutes away) and shopped for breakfasts, dinners and picnic lunches and had room for what we needed. The kitchen had everything we needed and we are PICKY about kitchen tools and spices. It was perfect. The deck was our favorite spot to play board games that we found in the basement closet. The window seat was my favorite place to lie down and enjoy a book or a nap. The shower made us feel like we were at a spa. We had no issues with the compost toilet.. We were able to take short trips to hiking spots. We had a few early mornings back to the ferry to island hop to Friday Harbor. Eastsound was wonderful! We stayed for two weeks and could have stayed for many more. It really was exactly what we were looking for and so much more!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

7 November 2023

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A premier property

Having stayed at many VRBO's along the West Coast, this is by far the most amazing place of all. There is not much more to say that's not already been said - the views are breathtaking, the architecture and craftsmanship are first class, the host is responsive and thoughtful, and the location is delightfully remote. As mentioned there are not many restaurants open during the fall. Those that were opened, we realized once we were at the cottage, we had no desire to make the trip into Eastsound for dinner, enjoy a cocktail or wine, then drive back. AND....why would you want to leave this cottage? It was well equipped for preparing dinners in this luxury "restaurant" with front row window views! The Island Market is very well equipped and on a couple of day excursions we restocked and it worked fine with the space in the kitchen and the smaller refrigerator. We found a nice rhythm of staying put, then driving the island, or hiking, or pottery shopping, then back to not leaving the next day. It allowed for exploration AND just basking in all the cottage had to offer. And thanks to an earlier review that recommended the Marine Traffic App, along with a pair of binoculars, we enjoyed watching the marine traffic. While it's a bit of a journey for us from the SF Bay Area, we'll find a reason and way to get back! It's enchanting.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

15 August 2023

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Picture-perfect Stay

If you have the opportunity to book this property, don't hesitate! Everything is as-promised, and truly, the pictures don't do it justice. From the picture-perfect window seat to the very well-appointed kitchen, everything you need to relax and soak in the San Juan Islands is right here. Matthew will help make your stay perfect. This is a true gem on VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary f., worcester, ma. usa

6 August 2023

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great vacation spot

great views, comfortable lodging, birds, whales, seals, porpoises!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

11 July 2023

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Orcas for the 4th

Spectacular location and views. House is comfortable and in a very quiet area. Abundant wildlife for viewing and just as advertised on VRBO. Would recommend to anyone wanting a true getaway.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

17 June 2023

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Amazing home and views

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it truly exceeded all expectations! The home and the views were stunning and we saw so much wildlife! Such a relaxing place, I would recommend this to everyone. Matthew was the most kind, attentive and gracious host I have ever had. We will definitely be back to stay here 😊

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

11 June 2023

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Wonderful Getaway Find

This property was everything we were hoping for. The house, the views, the privacy, the quiet... it was all amazing. Only comment would be to mention in the listing the compact fridge, as we planned ahead to bring food for a week and were surprised to not find a regular fridge.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

25 February 2023

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Magical sanctuary

After dealing with the stress, anxiety and uncertainty of a really tough diagnosis and surgery, my husband and I needed a peaceful, healing place to escape to. The San Juan Islands have always been a relaxing getaway for us so while I was still recouping we decided to find a quiet place on the water for a few days. This place is truly magical. It is exactly as described, plus some. The window bed overlooking the ocean is spectacular. It served as our perch to listen to the ocen waves while watching bald eagles and hawks, seals and dolphins, boats and stars. The location is quiet and peaceful at the point of a seaside cliff and its proximity to Moran State Park and Mount Constitution was incredibly convenient and beautiful. Each day we took a short hike, found some waterfalls and simply breathed in the beauty of Orcas. Eastsound is not far, only about 9 miles, and we found ourselves in town most afternoons for food, coffee and to check out the local shops. The host, Matthew, is so friendly and helpful and we feel very fortunate he shared this gorgeous, tranquil place with us. It was so good for the soul and exactly what we needed!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

12 January 2023

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Location, location, location!

This property is amazingly located, if you are into getting away from it all and staring at the water views. The activity on, and around the water, was always changing and never ending. From seals, and otters to gulls, ducks and bald eagles, we experienced a lot. The property itself is perfect for two sharing, we didn't need the spare double bed downstairs. We were super cozy in the main floor bedroom. We couldn't bring ourselves to close the bedroom curtains/blinds so we could experience the amazing sunrises. The fully equipped kitchen was great as restaurant availability is limited during the week in winter. Matthew, the property owner, was super helpful. He made sure we were comfortably settled into the property and was attentive to our needs. We had a problem with the oven on the stove and he immediately responded to a request for information. How can I not recommend this property? I would, without hesitation, rebook this property despite the fact that we prefer to visit new places rather than revisit old ones.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R., Portland, Oregon

19 September 2022

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Favorite Stay Ever

Just a fabulous find hidden away on a cliff in Sea Acre, Orcas Island. Host Matthew was so helpful in getting us current ferry info while traveling to the location and making sure we got in okay as we arrived well after dark and it was our first time on Orcas. Seacliff is an extraordinarily well thought-out bungalow with seemingly no wasted living space. Beautiful woodwork, tile and inspiring artwork on the walls. Deck is an amazing place to perch with morning coffee to stare at the sea (and get stared at by friendly hummingbirds). Oh yeah, did I mention the world-class light and stupendous views experienced from practically every point inside the house? Spent hours watching Dall Porpoises, various seals, seal lions, eagles, and even got lucky with a handful of photos of a pair of Orcas playing in front of the house right from the deck. We had a great time at Seacliff, just an all-around epic stay.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

17 September 2022

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Seacliff Cottage

The most difficult part of our stay was leaving the beautiful view at the cottage to enjoy all the other island amenities!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

2 September 2022

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Beautiful views

Very clean home with spectacular views. We saw dolphins, bald eagles and hummingbirds. It was so quiet and just the getaway we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

8 August 2022

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Outstanding Views

Loved the house & views. Such a beautiful well appointed house.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

3 August 2022

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Most amazing property I've stayed.

Absolutely beautiful home, in a visually stunning location. Sleeping in the "Nook" w the waves crashing on the rocks below while harbor seals swim & splash around was peaceful & relaxing beyond words! You have to drive through Moran State park to get to the property. The park offers many great hiking & floating opportunities. So much to do on the island, I will definitely be back!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David I.

3 July 2022

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Paradise

This is our second stay at this enchanting place. It is such a delight.The views are mesmerizing and the home is so lovely and comfortable we never want to leave. Mathew is an amazing host. I concur with a previous guest that I have spent some of the best days of my life here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

31 March 2022

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Total Relaxation

Sea Cliff was an amazing location and home. The location and views made it a great place to relax and unwind. Very easy to unplug and feel like you are getting away. The home is very well done and was very interesting from and architectural standpoint. Very clean and everything that you need for cooking was available. The hot tub overlooking the water was a great after a day of hiking. Even though the home is on one end of the island it was still easy to get to all of the key spots for doing stuff. Finally, Matthew was very helpful and responsive to any questions. Would definitely stay at Sea Cliff again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Sacramento

20 March 2022

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Incredible second visit

My husband and I stayed at Seacliff Cottage six years ago and loved it; we were devastated when the home disappeared from the rental market, and thrilled to see it reappear. New owner Matthew has preserved everything that was wonderful about Seacliff Cottage, and brings his own brand of laid-back kindness to the enterprise. Once again we hiked, fished, and explored Orcas, San Juan, and Lopez, and came home to this gorgeous home where we cuddled up in the big window seat with our books and binoculars, watching the moonlight playing on the Sound. We woke every morning to view bald eagles, seals, and other Salish Sea creatures out of our own window while sipping our morning coffee. A true gem - one of only two homes that we have rented more than once in 20 years of renting vacation homes. We look forward to returning.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

7 November 2021

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Total unadulterated relaxation in an unparalleled location

That’s very simple. PERFECT.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

19 October 2021

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Incredible View

The pictures do not do this house justice. We woke up to gorgeous sunrises, watched numerous vessels sail by, and easily disconnected from routines at work and home. The window seat was a popular spot for reading or napping. We will return, highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jordana r.

12 October 2021

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5-stars!

It’s like heaven on earth!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

J. Chris W.

23 September 2021

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Perfect Getaway

We had an amazing time at this perfect location! The views were even better than the pictures show. If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, this is the right place. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Boyce

My family and I love to explore new places, meet new friends and experience life from a different perspective. We have a small farm where we grow veggies and raise chickens and hope to begin hosting when I can complete the guest house. Have traveled to France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Canada and many places in the U.S. and are returning to Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam in 2019!

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10/10 Excellent

renate p.

Awesome location and property , amazing host

renate p.

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

Blissful Natural Solitude and Comfort

Karin C.

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Jaw dropping and WOW!

Gary W.

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

A Beautiful Place to Breathe

Deanna G.

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Perfect

Heather D.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

A premier property

Karen S.

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Picture-perfect Stay

Adam S.

10/10 Excellent

mary f., worcester, ma. usa

great vacation spot

mary f.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Orcas for the 4th

Thomas W.

10/10 Excellent

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