reviews for: listing #55748 - Camano Island, Washington House rental
- bedrooms 2
- pool no
- type House
- baths 1
- hot tub no
- community tyee beach
- sleeps 6
- pets allowed yes
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rates (USD)
$135
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$180
/nt
$810 - $1,080 /wk
$2,532 - $3,376 /mth
A safe haven in the storm
mba85
(Sacramento)
Review submitted: May 3, 2013
Date of arrival: April 12, 2013
The Orange Door Cottage was a great spot for a mini reunion with my three boarding school best friends and my toddler daugther. The 3.5 of us came up from California to visit our friend who lives on the island. We were so excited to arrive after the long drive from Seatac. The house was bright, clean and cozy. My 2 year old daughter exclaimed "Ohh its so beautiful!" as she twirled in the living room. You can tell by the decor that Elisa has a great eye for design and style.
We got settled in and went out to dinner with our friend. Later that evening a freak storm arrived, blowing down trees and knocking out the power. Exciting! It was freezing outside so we lit some candles had a glass of wine and rode out the storm. The next door neighbors were so kind, with it being a surprisingly strong storm, they came over to check on us to make sure we felt safe. We were warm and slept soundly. The beds and linens were so comfortable! We loved having extra blankets and down comforters.
The next morning with the sun shining, our friend came over for breakfast. The kitchen worked perfectly , and we enjoyed breakfast with the amazing view of the sound. The Orange Door Cottage is so peaceful and right on the water. We sat on the front porch, watched the big fluffy clouds and water and enjoyed our visit so much.
The location is perfect, the house is utterly cute and we can't wait to return! We are looking forward to spending more time at the cottage in the future. Thank you Elisa for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Recommended for: girls getaway
Owners response:
How heartwarming to read this lovely review. We have worked to create a cottage that is worthy of our guests, and are so gratified to hear we may have succeeded to some degree.
Thanks to our guests, warm memories are being made, even when we are not there.
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Perfect Getaway for 5 Moms!
Lorie
(Seattle)
Review submitted: March 22, 2011
Date of arrival: March 12, 2011
Five moms from Seattle needed to get out of the city....we found the PERFECT spot to do that on Tyee Beach in the Orange Door Cottage. The cottage is so cozy that we felt like we were visiting a friend. We had everything we needed to hang out, read magazines, do our toenails, walk on the beach, and even did some painting. Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and memorable. :)
Recommended for: girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
A Magnificent Get-away Not Too Far Away
Shay
(Kirkland, WA)
Review submitted: December 3, 2010
Date of arrival: November 26, 2010
This house was the perfect get-away for me and my family. The home is outstanding in layout, design and location to the beach. The views are breathtaking! We cooked every meal in the house and all of the kitchen utensils required were already there. We spent hours walking the beach that is literally steps out the door. I'd recommend this house for any combination of ages. The livingroom accomodated two sets of game playing at the same time, so functional and versatile!
Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Orange door cottage
the 8 of us, nico & elsa
(Auburn, Wa, USA)
Review submitted: September 9, 2010
Date of arrival: August 22, 2010
My family felt instantly like the Orange Door was our own beach vacation house, it is so comfortable and cozy..decorated like an adorable cape cod cottage. The owners have thought of everything you could need or want and provided it, with style, for you. We were surprised and happy that they accept canine guests as well, our two family dogs had a great stay. The view and beach out your front door are fabulous. We caught fish and crab, roasted marshmellows in the fire pit and took walks on the beach and through the friendly neighborhood. We highly recommend the Orange Door, we loved it there!
Recommended for: families with young children, girls getaway, pet-friendly, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
Orange Door Leads to Bliss and Peace!
flw
(Seattle, WA)
Review submitted: June 2, 2010
Date of arrival: May 29, 2010
We had a marvelous time at your cottage (even the rain could not dampen our enthusiasm).
Thanks for keeping your home in such a pristine condition. We loved the fireplace, the well-equipped and modern kitchen, the beach-related knickknacks such as the lovely lady in a bathing suit lamp (!) and the fascinating photos of swimming shots. The kids were fascinated with the lights that turned on with the 'hidden' button: just like magic! They also appreciated the neon colored Crocs provided for wee guests. The towels were surprisingly thick, the DVD and music selections were excellent, and the beds were most comfortable. The garden was maintained well; I even saw my favorite hummingbird hovering over the lovely flowers. Of course, the waterscape was just splendid.
We've been to other rentals which were woefully inadequate and below par. How lucky we were to get a chance to stay at a place that actually was truly like the pictures and descriptions!
Thanks again and hope to visit your orange door cottage once more.
From,
FLW
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
mother/sister/grandaughter getaway
Review submitted: May 15, 2010 Date of arrival: April 22, 2010
It's been very inviting and relaxing here for our mother/sisters/gtandaughter get together. We've felt very much at home, enjoying your libraries of books, music, and movies, as well as your charming decor.
Thank you for sharing.
Crys, Lindsey, Merna, Deb, Jill
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
A Lovely Getaway
maggiejmcd
(dallas, tx)
Review submitted: January 25, 2010
Date of arrival: January 15, 2010
My girlfriends and I absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Orange Door Cottage. It was the perfect retreat for an "unplugged" weekend. We enjoyed the natural wildlife, "naked" beach just down the way, and the simple vintage elegance of the little cottage. It was incredibly cozy & quiet -- exactly what we needed! I could absolutely see bringing my family back to this cottage to enjoy all it has to offer.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, romantic getaway
Owners response: How satisfying to hear that the experience we so hoped to give our guests has been realized. We want them all to return.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
photography
Review submitted: January 18, 2010 Date of arrival: January 15, 2010
The cottage was SO much fun. It was absolutely perfect for what we needed (relaxation, fun spots to photograph, and some girl time). It was decorated so beautifully & I'm certain we'll be back.
My best,
Maggie
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
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