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Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8

Apfel Haus is warm, inviting house in a superb location. It is a 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath house with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. 3 min to the ferry landing and 10 minutes to Eastsound. 50 acres of land surround this home, with loads of space to walk and explore. Sitting high on a bluff, the house has a magnificent view of West Sound and its activity, wildlife and sunsets. Great for summer exploration as well as sitting by the fire watching a big winter storm blow through.

This architecturally significant 4-bedroom view home--all surrounded by 50 acres in coveted West Sound offers many landscapes: forested hills, mossy knolls, orchards and pasture. Appel Haus is a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway, visiting with friends and family, or peaceful time on your own. Relax and unwind, or call it home base while you hike, kayak, bike, swim, fish, shop local boutiques, dine, tour local farms, whale watch, or take art or yoga classes.

The house, located in one of the sunniest areas of the island, offers lovely views of the sound, forest and pastoral land surrounding the house. We are west-facing and the sunset views are fantastic!

The main house is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath house. The main-floor master has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The first upstairs guest room has two twin beds. There is a shared full bath with a bath/shower combo. The second upstairs bedroom has a queen bed. All guest towels and linens are provided.

There is an additional bedroom Apartment above the detached garage just a few steps away from the main house.
Its room has two twin beds and a half bath and can be booked for an additional $100 a night. Just Click the “additional bed” button, and it should automatically add in the correct pricing.

The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with all the cookware, dishes and utensils you will need. Appliances are all high-end: Sub Zero fridge/freezer, Viking stove, Dacor oven, microwave and warming drawer, Miele dishwasher. There is also a full pantry with the basics--spices, oils and vinegars and baking supplies.

There is a large dining room table that can comfortably seat 8.

The living room is circled with large picture windows to take in the view of the water, deer, bunnies and eagles. Warm up in front of the floor to ceiling rock fireplace. In the cooler months, radiant underfloor heat throughout the house keeps you cozy.

In the upper loft we have a flat screen Smart TV and access to Netflix, Vudu, Amazon, etc. In addition, there is a DVD player. Bring your own DVDs or borrow one from our library. There are cards, puzzles and games to keep you entertained if you come in long enough from the beauty of Orcas.

There is a fire pit a short walk away for nighttime s'mores, music and stargazing.

Just down the path are 50 happy chickens, five very friendly goats, 8 ducks and a large vegetable garden. Grab eggs for your morning omelette, and in the summer, help yourself to whatever is in season from the garden--tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and lettuce.

Outside, there is a dining table for meals al fresco, plenty of outdoor seating to take in the view, and a hot tub to soak in and stargaze.

You will have full use of the washer and dryer, including detergent and softener.

There is free WiFi on the premises

While children are welcome, if you have small children with you, it should be noted that the house sits up on a high bluff, and while there is not a sheer drop off, children should be watched closely.
There is also an open loft down to the lower floor. Small children and agile climbers should be watched very carefully. In addition, at the farm, there are two ponds--one is quite large, so kids of all ages need to be supervised.

This house is wheelchair accessible.

For elderly guests or those with difficulty moving around, the main floor of the house has everything you need--kitchen, laundry and master bed and bath.

Please treat this house as you would treat your own. It is very special to us.




Property manager

Jennifer and Chris Walsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,369 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Stairs as well as an open 2nd floor loft--

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Okay in certain instances--please ask.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stunning 4 Bedroom View Home Historic Slanted Apple Farm House
Stunning 4 Bedroom View Home Historic Slanted Apple Farm
Stunning 4 Bedroom View Home Historic Slanted Apple Farm House
Stunning 4 Bedroom View Home Historic Slanted Apple Farm House
Stunning 3 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm
Stunning 4 Bedroom View Home Historic Slanted Apple Farm

About the neighborhood

Map
WA, Eastsound

What's nearby

  • West Sound Marina - 5 min drive
  • Orcas Island Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Cascade Lake - 22 min drive
  • Orcas Island Artworks - 26 min drive
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 76 min drive

Getting around

  • Westsound, WA (WSX) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Hoppin' Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Mansion Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Lower Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brown Bear Baking - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Madrona Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8 located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from West Sound Marina and within 6 mi (10 km) of Turtleback Mountain and Orcas Island Golf Course. Skull Island State Park and Blind Island State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Stunning 4 bedroom view home on Historic Slanted Apple Farm- sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getting to Know Each Other in Nature
This property provided a rich experience for a family gathering. We loved the opportunities to share the fun of gathering eggs, picking fresh vegetables, and then making a meal using them. The kitchen is outfitted with the finest appliances and equipment. There are plenty of dishes, glasses, and linens. We marveled at the woodworking throughout the house --- sturdy, honest and refined. There is a heartwarming fireplace with plenty of cut wood for late night adult conversations. The house is private providing a world of its own --- we loved seeing the little frogs and little birds in the manzanita trees, the nurse logs, the setting sun. Access to the water is easy, and we were fortunate to find orcas that came close to and under our boat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical stay
The house and property were amazing. We had so much fun collecting eggs, playing corn hole, and enjoying the outdoor spaces. The house is very comfortable, clean, and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARAH H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and special property
Jennifer and her husband Chris are awesome. The property is just so beautiful. We went in the summer so Orcas is at its prime. It was my husband and 2 kids ages 8 and 10. They loved being able to see the goats and feed the chickens. Kitchen is well stocked to cook. Pots and pans are great. Sunsets are through the trees but did not make it any less gorgeous. Thanks again we will be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot on Orcas Island
This is a beautiful property, a beautiful house, and a wonderful place to spend time on Orcas Island. The house is a little gem in the woods. It overlooks the water (from a distance, but it's a beautiful view) and is part of a larger farm that includes chickens, goats, ducks, and an orchard. Overall, it is a very enchanting place, very peaceful, and extremely nice. The owners are kind and very easy to work with. We will definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

britany j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
You can tell the owners are special people who have put love into this beautiful home. The amenities they provided were thoughtful and of the highest quality. My family and I had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Lake Tahoe, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Healing Beauty
Well, it's hard to describe. We just had the most amazing time at this beautiful property. The chickens and goats and Rosegarden and food garden were such a delight to visit daily. The chickens are prolific egg layers so do not buy eggs before coming to the island. The house was immaculate and very well appointed, Jennifer could not have been more hospitable and available even though she was in Europe at the time of our stay. Quiet, beautiful views and wonderful birds in the trees. Very healing. Town is a 10 minute drive away and Bucks Bay for seafood cannot be beaten. Just a pure delight to have been able to stay here. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place!
So idyllic. Jennifer we love you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., San Luis Obispo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, Exceptional Home
We have rented a number of homes over the years, Apfel Haus stands at the top of our happy experiences - a beautiful, comfortable home in an enchanted forest with an amazing water view and supported by generous and thoughtful hosts. We enjoyed happy strolls through the property, opportunity to feed the delightful chickens in the morning and take the goats for an afternoon walk. The house feels far removed from life’s hustle and bustle yet it’s a short drive to Moran State Park for great hiking and to EastSound for great shopping, dining, and Saturday’s Farmer’s Market. It was hard for us to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emerson S., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
One of the best properties I've stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francis Scott B., Newburyport

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have been more perfect
Where do I begin with the positives?! . . . The house is beautifully designed, beautifully appointed, and has everything we needed and more. The location is woodsy and private with stunning sunsets overlooking the Sound from the deck. We sat out there a lot. And even though we wanted to escape and enjoy the woods, the wifi worked really well, and we all needed to use it at one point or another. And I ask you, when was the last time you could stay on a beautiful island in a gorgeous house that had free-range chickens and goats on the property? We had fresh eggs daily, all of the animals were friendly. Jennifer and Chris were super welcoming and available for us if we needed them. Oh, and the hot tub!! Hot and soothing. We hope to go back again some day. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory F., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Second time staying. Had a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home & charming property!
Beautiful home, great hosts! This property is very relaxing & there are lots of fun things to do on-site!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Things Magical…
Our stay at the Apfel Haus was absolutely, hands-down the best house we have ever rented. The setting was lovely and our 10 days there had me questioning my life choices as we left and wondering if I could somehow be adopted by Jennifer and Chris. Everything was as described - and we are cooks, so the kitchen suited us to perfection. We will be back to Orcas - and as long as they will allow us to return, we are staying at Apfel Haus.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!!
Absolutely beautiful piece of property sitting on acres of land and lots to explore there. The chickens, goats and ducks are awesome. Fresh eggs every morning!! Jennifer and Chris are wonderful hosts who have thought of everything to make our stay amazing. The views from the deck are off the charts!! I am usually all about going out to dinner when on vacation but the deck table is so inviting with a well appointed kitchen that we ended up eating there most of the time. Great hiking is just minutes away, close to ferry and town. Easy to get anywhere on the island you want to go! Love this place and can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan S., SE Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place on Orcas
Fantastic home, comforts, owner communication and wildlife and farm animals. We would love to stay again in the future, everything about this place is just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding property/hosts
We were a three generation family looking for a place appealing to all, and Slanted Apple knocked the ball out of the park. The house and barn were perfect for our group of 7, the views spectacular, the chickens, ducks, and goats endlessly entertaining, and the proximity to stunning hikes marvelous. Jennifer and Chris made us feel at home right from the beginning. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

alice f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with bay view
We highly recommend this home nestled in a forest above Westsound. It’s about five minutes from the ferry and less than 15 minutes from restaurants and shops. Our teenagers enjoyed harvesting fresh eggs, cooking in the gourmet kitchen, walking in the orchard and playing Wii and many board games. Thank you for a restful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely thanksgiving weekend!
Our family stayed here for thanksgiving, and the place was perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans and such- perfect for our thanksgiving feast. The place is cozy and delightful for puzzles, reading, and enjoying some time by the fire. Truly a lovely long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Respite
Jennifer and Chris are excellent hosts, attentive but not intrusive. Many relaxing outdoor spaces--porch with view, porch swing, hammock, fire pit--surrounded by madrone trees. Comfortable and pleasing indoor spaces with a well-appointed kitchen for cooking. Nearby farm offers a sweet garden with roses, dahlias, and vegetables for picking. Friendly chickens and ducks (fresh eggs!), majestic goats, and a lovely orchard to stroll through. The property is very quiet. Only the birds talking and the occasional muted blast of a ferry horn. Close to the village of Eastsound where most of the shops are open, and the restaurants also open for limited seating outdoors or take-out. Excellent grocery store! Restorative hiking on Turtleback Mountain. Wish I was going back this weekend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and property.
Best deck to read I have ever been on.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hillary M., Orinda, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect peaceful getaway
We loved Apfel House! It is an upscale yet charming property with everything you need for a true escape. Gorgeous setting and views, rustic/charming farm and orchard to explore, and a stunning house. Perfectly appointed kitchen, cozy quiet bedrooms, beautiful great room. We spent our days exploring Orcas and evenings at the fire pit, porch swing or dining outdoors overlooking the water. The property owners Jennifer and Chris were so welcoming and also gave us privacy and run of the place. Kids (5 and 9) had a blast visiting animals, collecting eggs and exploring. We have already recommended it to friends and family. Hope to return one day soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anya T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, cozy and fun
We loved staying in this farm house. It was cozy, fun for the kids, and the location is so pretty and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Orcas Amazingness!
Such a beautiful, calm and perfect oasis. Kitchen stocked with everything! Loads of room to walk, friendly goats and chickens, incredible garden and perfect hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in beautiful secluded location
Excellent place for an island family reunion! We really enjoyed ourselves a great deal - our only regret was that there was so much that we didn’t have a chance to explore. Highly recommended! Amazing sunsets!

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
Such a beautiful home in a great location. Thank you for sharing it with our family.