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| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Sleeps | 10 |
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| Pet Friendly |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Elderly |
| Wheelchair Accessible |
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| 13 reviews |
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Details
| Rental type | Estate |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
| Living space | 5750 square feet |
| Bedrooms |
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| Sleeps | 10 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyYes Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenAsk Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleYes |
| Theme | Luxury, Romantic, Away from it all, Beach, Ocean |
Description from the owner
If you are looking for the ultimate in a vacation home then consider Headland House. This Truly Spectacular property has TWO HOMES on the property. Located above the glistening waters of Deer Harbor on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands. This 8-acre private haven with panoramic water views has BEACH ACCESS and DOCK privileges.
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Location
Headland House Panoramic Views + Beach Access
Deer Harbor, Washington
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Headland House is a luxuriously appointed Orcas Island vacation rental home located in the upscale community of Spring Point above the glistening waters of Deer Harbor. Situated on a private 8-acre estate with BEACH ACCESS and DOCK privileges, Headland House offers one of the most stunning panoramic water views on Orcas island and is considered to be one of the finest vacation rental home in the San Juan Islands. Enter the home through a walkway bridge and you will find yourself in this magical and whimsically decorated 5,750 sq ft, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bath home that sleeps 10 guests.
Headland House welcomes you with its Asian contemporary inspired design. One of the nicest features is that every room has windows galore, bringing the outdoors in. An open floor plan provides wonderful togetherness from the professionally outfitted gourmet kitchen to the cozy luxurious living area to the wraparound covered porches and French doors leading to private decks and patio areas adorning this special home. We have taken advantage of these outdoor areas by placing seating on all the various levels so that guests can have their own private space.
Unique decorative accents will delight you as you make yourself at home. In every nook and cranny you will discover delightful accents and provisions such as, top of the line Spring Air pillow top mattresses, televisions in all the bedrooms hooked up to Dish network satellite TV, luxurious bath towels that have been embroidered to match the theme of each bed room, spa robes, 1000 thread count professionally pressed linens with matching duvet covers to make your stay "heavenly".
A special feature of Headland House includes a detached guest house this is separated by a walkway bridge from the main house making this ideal for the couple who would love their own private space. A cozy two bedroom house in its own right, this delightful "guest house" offers two bedrooms the master suite in the guest house has a Queen size bed and has been decorated in a Serengeti theme transcend right out of a safari with beautiful giraffe accent lamps and magnificent custom bedding and coordinating bath towels. The second guest bedroom in the guest house is a magical tree monkey theme capturing your imagination for your restful repose at the end of the day. This bedroom features a trundle bed that makes up into two twin size beds and even has an African monkey sitting on the bed welcoming you. Walk a few steps into the living room area and you will find a zebra theme fabrics, African masks along with a coffee table book that describes the interesting history behind the culture. The living room area features queen size sofa bed with pillow topper over the mattress, a lovely dining area with enough seating for six guests, a wood burning stove for cozy fires, full kitchen complete with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, full bath, upscale furnishings, flat screen television in the master bedroom and living room area, and best of all - French doors opening up to the wrap around deck with the most amazing views of the Pole Pass, where the ocean and mountains suddenly take on an unparalleled majesty.
In the main house you will find the first Master bedroom suite beautifully decorated in a Taj Mahal theme with a King size canopy bed enveloped in accented with privacy panels, a 42” flat screen TV and DVD tucked away in an exquisite armoire. The adjoining master bathroom features a granite counter top vanity with double sinks, shower, large soaking tub and luxurious bath towels that have been embroidered to capture the essence of the theme of this suite.
The second master bedroom suite is located on the lower level this bedroom has been decorated in a lovely Japanese Tea Garden theme with a King size platform style bed which is lower to the ground, the bedding ensemble has been custom designed with a luxurious duvet cover and shams that coordinate with the wall covering, a large walk-in closet that has enough space for a twin-roll-away bed, triple dresser and a TV is housed inside the armoire. Both master suites feature a comfortable seating area, perfect for snuggling up and reading that engrossing novel that you just put down, yet you will feel torn as you gaze out the many windows admiring a majestic ocean view and feeling the stressful worries peel away. You cannot miss the adjoining bathroom with a whimsical Chinese cloths wall covering, this bathroom features a shower over tub and single vanity sink.
The third bedroom is also located on the lower level and was inspired by the Indiana Jones move, and will capture your imagination of palm trees and riding a camel through the desert and have accents in the room such as a real safari cap, queen size sofa bed with pillow topper, high quality bedding with duvet cover and coordinating lush and sofa bath towels. This bedroom also serves as a dual purpose with a two person office set up for guests that need to stay in touch with work while on vacation. We offer free long distance, a speaker phone, 3-in one printer, a speaker phone, fax machine with separate fax line and wireless high speed internet.
As you enter the great room living and dining room area you will be immediately drawn to the expansive ocean views with a full bank of windows that expands across the entire length of the room. Open to the living area is a fireplace with seating mantel, large leather circular sofa which serves as a media room with a 105” projection TV, surround sound, Sony play station, DVD library in addition to a plethora of books for your reading pleasure, the most discerning chef will find himself in heaven in this gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, as preparations for sumptuous meals using upscale stainless steel appliances. From this living/dining/kitchen area enjoy access to the covered porches all around. Enjoy the whimsical outdoor accouterments to help you feel a world away.
Head downstairs to the entertainment room where you can enjoy a game of billiards, store drinks in the bar refrigerator in the wet bar, flat screen TV, board games, African elephant theme furnishings with the most unique elephant tables attached to the wall in the game room for holding beverages or playing a card games, or sit in front of a cozy fire in the beautiful contemporary fireplace.
Outside you will find a hot tub perfectly situated to soak in those amazing water views that seem to go on for miles, and feel the cares of the world soak away as you enjoy your little slice of heaven. A nice private and tranquil setting with old growth tall trees surround a wonderful picnic area with a horseshoe pit and badminton area, a top of the line gas grill and outdoor oven that has been hooked up to the main propane tank so that our guests never had to worry about running out of propane gas. Enjoy walking down a gently sloping hiking path which will lead you to a private owners beach and dock where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking, or beach combing.
For planning sleeping capacity the bedroom layout at Headland House is as follows:
Main House: Occupancy 6 guests
Master Bedroom main floor – King size bed
2nd Master Suite lower level – King size bed
3rd Bedroom lower level – queen size sleeper sofa bed
Guest House: Occupancy 4 guests
4th Bedroom– two twin size beds
5th Bedroom– Queen size bed
Extra sleeping capacity (additional fee)
Sofa bed in living room (queen size bed)
Twin roll-away beds (only suitable for children)
Location Type Away from it all, Beach, Ocean
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
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| Rate Summary | $148 - $400 | $295 | $1,036 - $2,800 | $0 | 2 nights |
| Dec. 1 2012 - Dec. 20 2012 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$148 | - | $1,036 | - | 2 nights |
| Dec. 21 2012 - Jan. 1 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 5 nights |
| Jan. 2 2013 - Mar. 31 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$148 | - | $1,036 | - | 2 nights |
| Apr. 1 2013 - May. 31 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 2 nights |
| Jun. 1 2013 - Jun. 28 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 7 nights |
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| Jun. 29 2013 - Aug. 31 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$400 | - | $2,800 | - | 7 nights |
| Sep. 1 2013 - Oct. 31 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 2 nights |
| Nov. 1 2013 - Nov. 25 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$148 | - | $1,036 | - | 2 nights |
| Nov. 26 2013 - Dec. 1 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 5 nights |
| Dec. 2 2013 - Dec. 20 2013 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$148 | - | $1,036 | - | 2 nights |
| Dec. 21 2013 - Jan. 5 2014 1 Bedroom Rate (see notes for more bdrms) |
$295 | - | $2,065 | - | 5 nights |
| All Other Dates | $295 | $295 | $2,065 | - | 2 nights |
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Rental fees
- Refundable Security Deposit - $250 / stay - Security Deposit
- Application Fee - $35 / stay - Fee - waived for repeat guests
- Lodging Tax - 10% of rental - Fee
- Damage Insurance - $45 / stay - Fee
- Nightly Rate Adjustment - $50 / day - Fee - Each additional Bedroom
- Cleaning Fee 1 Bedroom - $225 / stay - Fee - $25 extra each additional bedroom
- Sofa Bed Guest House - $65 / day - Fee
- Day Guest Visitors - $10 / person - Other - Maximum of 2 days guest vistors (only allowed if you have not exceeded our 10 person occupany)
- Pet Fee - $25 / day - Other
- Pet Refundable Security Deposit - $0 / stay - Security Deposit
Additional notes from owner
Our rates are based on the total number of bedrooms required for the entire stay. This is not a shared house rate like a B&B.; We only rent each home to one party/family at a time.
The base 1 bedroom rate is shown on the listing schedule. Each additional bedroom is $50.00 per night, plus tax and $25.00 extra per bedroom for cleaning. If you are not sure of the number of bedrooms required at time of booking we recommend starting with the minimum and adding additional bedrooms once the total number in your party has been confirmed.
If you will require extra sleeping capacity we have an extra sofa bed in guest house and two twin roll-away beds (additional fee).
FIND US ON FACE BOOK AND SAVE! Headland House Facebook Fans special winter rate from November 1st - March 31, 2013. (not valid for holidays or special events). To find our website... click Owner and you will find a link to the Headland House website. Once on our website scroll down to the bottom of the Home page and click" LIKE". After you have clicked LIKE use the following discount coupon code to book your reservation on line. Discount coupon code: Fifty
Headland House Facebook Fans Special Winter Rate (November 1st - March 31st 2013 excludes holidays and special events)
1 Bedroom: $148/nt
2 Bedrooms: $198/nt
3 Bedrooms: $248/nt
4 Bedrooms: $298/nt
5 Bedrooms: $348/nt
Low Season: April, May, June, Sept, October
1 Bedrooms: $2065/week or $295/nt
2 Bedrooms: $2415/week or $345/nt
3 Bedrooms: $2765/week or $395/nt
4 Bedrooms: $3115/week or $445/nt
5 Bedrooms: $3465/week or $495/nt
High Season Rate: July and August (Sunday to Sunday preferred)
1 Bedroom: $3640/week
2 Bedrooms: $3990/week
3 Bedrooms: $4340/week
4 Bedrooms: $4690/week
5 Bedrooms: $5040/week
Guest Service/Cleaning Fees:
1 bedroom $225.00
2 bedrooms $250.00
3 bedrooms $275.00
4 bedrooms $300.00
5 bedrooms $325.00
Minimum Stay Requirements:
June, July and August minimum stay 7 nights (Sunday - Sunday preferred)
Christmas and New Years Week minimum stay 5 nights
All other Federal Holidays minimum 3 nights
Balance of the year 2 night minimum
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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Andrew
Seattle, WAThe amazing Stay - Private, Luxurious and Easy
Left on 04/25/2013 for a stay in April 2013
We simply adored Headland House. The home layout worked well for our family, 2 adults and two children ages 6 and 8 and our old golden retriever We all loved the views, private beach, hot tub, fireplace and large projector screen. The kids really liked exploring the woods around the house and playing pool. Adults loved the comfortable beds, the 'has everything' kitchen, and homey feel.
The home is off the beaten path which makes it special and the hosts really know how to make you feel at home. Movie night was complemented by popcorn and treats and we loved making donuts in the mornings. (The hosts provided us with some nice surprises!)
Orcas Island is a charming place and the Deer Harbor location is breath taking. Madrone trees and water views are a unique west coast treat and Headland House has them in spades.
We will definitely be coming back to make more memories! -
Fun Family
Yakima, WAGreat "feels like home" home with an amazing view!
Left on 04/13/2013 for a stay in April 2013
Fantastic property...on eight acres. The home was maticulously clean with every detail thought through. From the arrival goodies that including cupcake mix with the milk and eggs waiting in the refridgerator to every pot and pan conceivable. Huge projector screen for the teenager and Dad to watch the Ncaa Basketball tournament as well as "movie" night. The only sound we heard each morning was the breeze passing through the trees and the birds chirping. The hot tub was hot and ready when we arrived, as well. When we couldn't keep the kids from confusing the admittingly a bit confusing receiver/TV/radio the owner even came over to fix it and walk us through the process. We didn't use the guest house, but I could see where two families could live and relax comfortably. Awesome stay for us!
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Gene and Debbie
Seattle, WashingtonIsland Get-Away Extraordinaire
Left on 11/22/2012 for a stay in November 2012
From our initial entry, to our final good-bye, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Headland House. While the copious "book of rules" initially intimidated our invited guest, it took no time at all to relax into vacation mode. Upon check in, we were greeted with soft lighting, soothing music, and a generous gift basket with welcome note. The house's wooded setting borders on mythical, and compelling views from most every room are mesmerizing. Predominantly asian furnishings are elegant, carefully chosen, and (better yet!) comfortable. While soothing lighting is nice, we missed brighter, concentrated lights for curling up to read. (Also, a "Control-4" system to streamline remote controls would have been helpful to us techno-challenged seniors!). Even so, from household supplies and services (laundry room), to media options (including surround-sound, oversized TV), to games/books/activities (horseshoes, pool table, spa), amenities are exceptional. We loved the spa and poolroom. Crackling fires invited restful relaxation, and the kitchen was superbly appointed for preparing meals. We would have appreciated clearer instructions for accessing the beach; moreover, we suggest clearer driving instructions--such as, Veer right at the first "Y"; left at the second "Y" leading to the house. Upon arrival, love every minute of a delightful stay at Headland House!
Response from Lisa Strauss - 12/02/2012
Owner
Thank you so much for the valuable feedback. Based on your comments we just ordered a Sony Tablet for programming all the remots for the Home Theater system. Hopefully, this will make viewing much more streamlined.
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Krehbiel family
MoscowHeadland House was everything and more than we had expected.
Left on 09/08/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Our family met at Headland House for 3 days of fun and relaxation. Our group included 9 adults and 2 children. One of the bedrooms in the main house has a large room (closet) attached that was perfect for the 2 children. The study has a pull out bed that wasn't that comfortable and you could hear everything from that room.
The day bed in the guest house was probably more suitable for children than an adult. But in the long run we wanted a home that would accomodate all of us,so we made it work. Some of us got in the hot tub, but others wouldn't because of the strong chlorine smell. The pool table was a big hit. The first evening we arrived my daughter and her husband were out playing horse shoes until it got to dark to play. Many of us took walks down to the water. The scenery was beautiful. We took a
whale watching tour on Sunday and could point out Headland House from the water. It's as though it was our own. I would definetly return. -
Shannon Clark
ChicagoBeautiful house, amazing views
Left on 08/21/2012 for a stay in August 2012
Headland House was the perfect location for our family gathering. It's spaciousness allowed 10 of us to all be together in the living and dining areas, and to find quiet time in the bedrooms and on the decks. The house is thoughtfully stocked with everything you will need - abundant kitchen appliances, coolers, towels and robes for the hot tubs, etc. Lisa, the owner, is very responsive to any questions or concerns you may have. The house has amazing views of Deer Harbor and plenty of outdoor seating to take advantage of the views. The house is also within walking of the beach.
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Mike Mac
West Linn, ORFabulous Vacation Experience, Fantastic Property
Left on 08/16/2012 for a stay in August 2012
This was the nicest house we have rented for a vacation. Our group of eight were so excited to get to the house. When we arrived we knew that we had made a great choice. The home was exceptionally well appointed. There was a spectacular view of the neighboring island and the Puget Sound. After unloading we had a BBa and some drinks on the deck and we relaxed. Our group used the guest house too and that by itself was a fantastic part for one of the couples in our group.
The kitchen is very well appointed. I am an omelet chef and enjoyed making custom omelets for our friends every morning. There was everything needed to cook and prepare gourmet meals too.
The London Olympic Games were on the TV and we put the 90 inch screen down and watched Dish Network and caught all the games because we could record them while we stayed there. That was the best thing for our group every night. We just had an Olympic viewing party every night. That was fantastic!
The walks around the wooded community were serene and we saw scores of deer. We went whale watching, kayaked around the Wasp Islands and ate crab and local berries for dinner. The four couples in our group enjoyed this immensely.
The views every morning watching float planes taking off from Deer Harbor were mesmerizing. We enjoyed the hot tub for relaxation and that was so nice too.
We would listen to good classic rock tunes and played games of Stars and Stripes or Cutthroat in the poolroom almost everyday. What a great place.
Everyday the guys went out to play Horseshoes and to relax in the quiet surroundings of the woods around the property. That was fun.
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Retired NYC attorney
Bellevue, WashingtonHeavenly Haven at Headland
Left on 07/31/2012 for a stay in July 2012
Headland House is haven of true tranquility and breathtaking beauty. We recently hosted our second family gathering there (participants ranging from ages three to eighty). Everyone had a marvelous time. Multi-dimensional in its restorative attributes, Headland delivered joy to all, individually, and our group, collectively.
Nestled on a hilltop with exquisitely panoramic views, Headland provides privacy in abundance, but also affords one tremendous access to all the delights of Orcas. Our group hiked, explored the terrain around home, kayaked, whale-watched, took in the coutryside, and ambled about town. Deer Harbor, where Headland House is located, is our favorite spot on the island, where the natural beauty is nothing short of enthralling.
This is our second stay at Headland House. We were so impressed to see that the already beautiful home had been further refined (which is, in our experience, atypical of rental properties). Hats off to Lisa Strauss for investing so much in further perfecting this extraordinary place. Her incredible attention to detail and her sophisticated aesthetic sense are so apparent throughout.
We look forward to future family gatherings at Headland House, a heavenly haven on Earth.
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Antonio
Monterrey, MexicoSpectacular views, super equipped kitchen
Left on 07/24/2012 for a stay in July 2012
We had a wonderful week on this beautifully decorated home, very comfortable, every detail was taken care of, we could cook sophisticated dishes, the home theater was enjoyed by all the members of our party, lots of privacy on this property, there are no neighbors, there are many terraces to enjoy the incredible views.
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Christopher
Kalispell, MTremote and beautiful
Left on 07/13/2012 for a stay in June 2012
The house was very spacious and wonderful with all the utensils you could want and more...breadmakers food processors, ect.!I wish we could have stayed longer and would go back in a minute. The views are truly beautiful. The hike down to the water is a hike. It's pretty steep and a little slick if wet but worth the walk atleast once. I can only say positive things about our stay there and the management interaction. It was seamless and unobtrusive. The cleaning fee seemed a bit steep for how neat we are but the house was spotless when we arrived
I hope I have the opportunity to work with this company again. There are about a ba-zillion accomadation options on Orcas but if I go back it would be hard to want to stay any where else -
bob
seattleWeek day getaway
Left on 07/12/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Fantastic and quiet location for an romantic escape
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Kelly
RocklinSpectacular!
Left on 01/23/2012 for a stay in January 2012
What a beautiful home with the most spectacular views! The whole main floor has windows looking out to the water. We could not get enough of those wonderful views. The gourmet kitchen had everything we needed when cooking our meals! We even had fondu one night. The space was very accommodating for our 2 families. The big media screen was great for watching movies or sports. The down stairs pool table was a place both the adults and teenage kids liked to hang out. We had such a great time, and fell in love with Orcas. We found the owners very easy to work with and would definitely rent from them again.
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Travel Nut
Northern CaliforniaHidden Gem
Left on 01/14/2012 for a stay in December 2011
Our trip started with a wonderful ferry ride from annacortes to Orcas Island. From the ferry dock, it was a magical drive around the island and along the water's edge. As we approached the home, which takes you into a sea of beautiful lush foliage, instant relaxation came upon us. The quietness and complete isolation was a welcomed treat from the daily routine for a family of 5. The house was absolutely stunning coupled by the home's stunning decor. The kids had plenty of room downstairs to provide space from the adults. The kids loved the pool table, spa, and our nightly movies on the 100" HD movie projection system. An unexpected treat for the kids was the PS3 system that could be played on the the screen. Views were amazing. My wife and I read on the deck while the kids were exploring the vast area surrounding the home. On the grounds, we enjoyed the fun family game of horse shoe and having a picnic lunch. All you hope when vacationing is that it's stress free and new memories can be created and looked upon with fondness. We loved it so much that we will make this a yearly visit. What is unique about this experience is that we were unaware the San Juan islands existed, and we truly feel we stumbled across a hidden gem.
Lisa was a pleasure to deal with. The detailed confirmation emails provided was helpful to maximize the value of our stay. If you never rented a home before, you have to keep in mind that it's not a hotel so as long as you approach it as if it was your own home, it's a natural transition. We appreciated Lisa's ideas for our family to explore the island such as Moran Park, Mt. Constitution, fishing excursions, ferry rides to Friday Harbor as well as a unplanned trip for an overnight stay to Victoria, Canada. Thanks again Lisa for a great time and appreciate your responsiveness throughout the process. This trip by far was one of the best trips and are counting the days upon our return! -
Richard Smith
Portland, ORWeekend Get away to Orcas Island, Wa
Left on 10/31/2011 for a stay in October 2011
My wife and I made a decision to get away for the weekend. The Ferry ride to the island included many scenic views as we weaved through the islands to arrive at Orcas. Headland House is a beautiful home and impeccably maintained. The views over looking the water and adjacent islands are captivating and you just want to watch for hours. The bed was very comfortable and with the morning view we enjoyed our morning coffee before heading off to visit Eastsound. When in Eastsound you must stop by Mia's Cafe for a great breakfast. Sunday we overslept and could not make the morning Ferry. Called the owner and explained our plight and they were really accommodating. We well be back for a longer stay this coming spring.
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