Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Orcas Island

Carol once again showed why she is the host we compare ALL others to. Her attention to detail and comfort for all her guests keeps us coming back time and again. Thank you, Carol, for always ensuring we have the most wonderful experience each and every time we are there! You are by far and away the best host out there! Brian and Kimberly Charest

We had such a lovely stay. The home is very charming and fully equipped with everything you need to be able to stay in on a rainy day. We loved the location, as it’s right next to a super cute town that has a beach, lots of restaurants and shops and the OI market. Highly recommend this place!

I was traveling with 3 kids (pre teen and teens). We all loved our stay! There was so much to do and absolutely everything we needed for anything we could think of doing. We enjoyed ping pong, biking, s’more’s, kayaking, games, cooking meals, watching wildlife (seals, a huge sea lion, weasel, bald eagles), and hanging out with a friendly black cat that visited. I cooked a couple meals and had everything I needed for cooking and storage. The view was amazing and north-facing which made me upset that I missed the strong auroras by 1 day :( I wish we could have stayed longer!

Beautiful location, very quite and serene. Really nice walk along the beach, lot wild life. House is very nicely decorated and super comfortable. The outdoor space is also great. The house has everything you need and Omar is a great host, flexible and responsive. Definitely recommend.

We decided to splurge on an extra nice Airbnb for a local family getaway and staying in Marie’s place was a wonderful treat. Everything is so nicely arranged and Marie is a very friendly and helpful host! I really couldn’t recommend this place any higher! It’s a short drive to Birch Bay restaurants and shops, but honestly the place is so nice you won’t want to leave! The huge windows and deck let you enjoy the beauty of the water throughout your stay whether you’re in the hot tub, enjoying the fire pit or sitting inside watching a video on the big screen. The huge shower was a special treat too! :) Thank you, Marie, for sharing your wonderful home with us!

We had our second family reunion with all the kids coming home from college. We stayed at Anika’s wonderful home on Orcas Island and couldn’t be happier with the house, Anika’s attention to detail, cleanliness and Anika’s excellent and prompt communication. This house has a magic that is relaxing, fun, comfortable and reliable. We will be back in August 2025 for a week!

This was the perfect place to spend a few solo days on SJI. Friendly deer roaming the property, a great view of SJ Channel, 20 minute walk into town, and the place itself is clean and relaxing. I especially loved the high quality fire pit. It is very close to the airport runway, so on busy weekends you'll have a lot of plane noise but it ends at night and didn't bother me much. Would definitely stay again.

House was great! Well stocked kitchen, very clean and comfortable, and the view was amazing!

I had a wonderful stay here. Ginny and Gary were so warm and welcoming, they checked in to see if I needed anything and made sure I felt completely at home. After long days of climbing, it was the perfect place to come back to just as described, if not even better! The surroundings are stunning, and the place has absolutely everything you could want. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy, comfortable, and well-equipped home base. I will definitely be back!

Such a cute place. It has an open layout and very clean and in a great area. Nice view of the water and walkable. It was nicely stocked and homey. Yes you can heat the trains but it didn’t bother us. We use a sound machine at night. I would stay here again.

Linda and Jay's place was outstanding! The special touches and attention to detail made us feel right at home. It's obvious that Linda and Jay put alot of care into making their place as comfortable and inviting as possible for their guest! The gardens are absolutely beautiful! The apartment is pristine and super nice!! Such a beautiful place all around! Enjoyed our stay very much!! Loved the homemade bread! Delicious! We recommend staying here one hundred percent!!

Cozy, peaceful place perfect for couples looking to explore victoria!

This waterfront inner bay location is an ever changing view of tidal events, birds, and a beautiful garden. Every hour of the day had something different to observe and enjoy. Faces east for moonrise and sunrise views. A lovely setting, kind hosts, and close enough to Edison for dining, art galleries, and a small village stroll. Plus the king bed was incredibly comfortable so sleep was a dream. Recommend adding a visit to Bow Sanctuary sauna and sessions to add a wellness experience.

Peggys was such a wonderful host and a great communicator. The studio was very clem and the location was spot on. It was very close to everything especially the ferry harbor, which was super convenient for us since island hopped everyday. Would recommend and definitely would stay again.

A wonderful, fanciful beach cottage, but in the wods, miles from a beach. If you want a quiet place to stay and maybe write or think or look at tree and flowers, thias is it. It's 1/2 mile from the hiighway, and about 10 minutes of open road to all sorts of mall shopping. I could easily picture a week here, not running off to tourist activity, but to hang out and enjoy quiet time.

The home is stylish and comfortable and the views are absolutely stunning. Edison is wonderful. We had an incredible stay and highly recommend Andrea’s place.

Stayed for a week in May 2025. Great location, walking distance to inner harbour, miniature world, Chinatown, and great restaurants close by. Perfect for two couples. Outdoor bar across the street gave us some good people watching from the balcony. Used the hot tub and the condo robes were appreciated! Coffee, tea and some kitchen spices were helpful. Condo safety and parking were excellent.

Debbie's place was in a great location - 5 minute walk from the ferry and an easy walk to shops and restaurants. It was clean and comfortable. Make sure you ask right at check in for the murphy bed to be unlocked if you will need it (I had let her know ahead of time, but still had to ask when we got there for it to be unlocked)...that would be a mess if you find out that it is locked late at night when you're ready to get into bed. There is some road noise for the person sleeping in the living room, but it mostly disappeared after 10 PM and the white noise machine I brought with me took care of it before then. Overall, the place was perfect for our needs

Great place to stay in Birch Bay! Dan and Sherri were great hosts, the condo was very comfortable and had a nice view of the bay. Very responsive and answered all our questions promptly and clearly. Would stay here again!

We had a wonderful stay! Super clean, easy access to downtown Friday Harbor. Highly recommend!

Loved our time here. The unit is actually even nicer than you can tell from the pictures. Comfortable and colorful aesthetic and beautiful, roomy accommodations with high ceilings and heated floors. Loved the two sided fireplace.

We had a great weeklong stay at Sunset condo. It was so comfortable and spacious. The view was great and true to the name… the sunsets were awesome. The hosts have really thought of everything to make their guests stay easy. All the thoughtful touches were really appreciated. The full size kitchen has everything you need, the bathrooms are well stocked and the beds and bedding are super comfortable. We really enjoyed walking in the Madrona beach neighborhood and on the public beach which is just a few steps away. This is a relaxing getaway spot. We highly recommend Maryln’s place!

George’s home had plenty of space for my husband and two adult kids. It was super clean and easy to walk to everything we needed, including car rental when we needed it for the day. He also provided a great list of resources for us get acclimated. I can’t remember how it was noted, so I’ll point out the bunkbed room is connected to one of the larger bedrooms, rather than its own entry. We’d totally love to use this space again if it’s available and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends and family.

We had a really enjoyable stay at the apartment. It's incredibly convenient by foot to all of the downtown area. That means there are tons of really good restaurants, coffee houses and boutiques within a 5-15 minute walk. We walked through Beacon Hill Park down to Dallas Beach in about 30 minutes. Foo, a really low-key Asian fusion place, for instance, was literally 5 minutes away (we got the take out there and it was great). The apartment is great. Fantastic views of the city, the water and the mountains. Very clean and set up really well. We cooked a few meals there and the kitchen is well stocked. Lesley was very responsive and super friendly! She'd respond to messages consistently within 15 minutes. Some of our favorite restaurants were the Blue Fox Cafe for brunch, Union Pacific for coffee & breakfast, Hey Happy for lunch. We had a terrific hike on Saturna Island and also highly recommend going to Botanical Beach (go at low tide for tide pool action)- a 2-hour drive.