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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
TV, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Anacortes, WA
  • Anacortes Community Theatre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cap Sante Boat Haven
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Cap Sante Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

Anacortes

On the beach.You'll find Anacortes Museum and Maritime Heritage Center and Anacortes Community Theatre within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. The Apothecary Spa and Cap Sante Boat Haven are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Anacortes Community Theatre - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cap Sante Boat Haven - 11 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cap Sante Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Washington Park - 18 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Swinomish Casino - 21 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Rosario, WA (RSJ-Rosario Seaplane Base) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Penguin Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Secret Cove Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly beachfront home with firepit & breathtaking water views

Rustic Guemes Beach Cabin

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Come and escape at this picturesque A-frame home. This vacation rental is perfectly situated with an unobstructed water view and direct beach access from the backyard. Sit on the back patio and take in the water view while staying warm around the firepit. Inside, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen for dining in. At the end of your day, gather around the dining table and play one of the many board games available for guests.

Located just one mile from the Guemes Ferry Terminal, you can take the five-minute ride over to Anacortes and explore restaurants and shopping. Also in Anacortes is Anacortes Kayak & Excursions for water tours of the nearby islands. For hiking, Guemes Mountain Trail is also nearby (three miles) with an hour hike leading to a beautiful view of the San Juans. To restock on the essentials, Guemes Island General Store is just one mile away.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.


If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Dog-friendly beachfront home with firepit & breathtaking water views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good l
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway
The property was lovely, and access to the beach from the backyard... priceless. Loved the ability to bring our pup along for the weekend. Great views and beautiful sunsets. A few things could use a little TLC, and the listing updated to reflect. Also a note that the septic system has a bit of an offputting sulfur smell, but totally appreciated the hot/cold water filter provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach Location
two friends and their dog stayed here for a wedding at Guremes Island Resort. The listing was accurate, but the automated responses to inquiries was a little frustrating. They let me know at about 3pm that I could check in early at Noon, same on the check out. Great place though and on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront entertainment
Although the cabin is indeed "rustic" is was clean and the location is great. The shipping lanes in front of the cabin provided endless entertainment when not walking on the beach itself.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay on Guemes Channel
I rented this cozy place to meet my husband after he returned from 5 days of kayaking and camping in the San Juan Islands. This rustic A-frame has a front-row view of Guemes Channel and the twinkling lights of Anacortes at night. The king bed mattress in the loft is very comfortable, and the bathroom fresh and well stocked with towels. We enjoyed the cheery wood stove, and made good use of the two-night stash of firewood. Ferries, boats and sea planes do pass by occasionally, and we enjoyed watching this activity. Our last morning, an Orca with two juveniles made an appearance! The one and only General Store on Guemes Island was mainly a pub restaurant, with very limited supplies and food tucked in the far back, but we had the best apple pie ever there! We would re-book this place for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet beach getaway
Great location and simple, lovely layout. With a yard rolling right down to the beach, a firepit outside and everything we needed, it was an amazing stay on Guemes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Makenzie Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fun island. Wasn’t impressed with house
The house needs work. We felt there was no pride in ownership. Just simple things. New utensils. Clean the bathroom better. Dust the place. Put a fireplace on the deck that actually works. It had no air in the bottom and couldn’t have a fire. Replace the gate on the deck so you can actually go to the beach from the deck. Just needs some attention. Badly. But the topper for us was when we opened the fireplace inside the house and there was a dead bird. So gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

yvonne rosanne w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We loved this place! Beautiful views, comfy bed, friendly neighbors, great local restaurant…everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic & perfect!
We had 4 adults & 2 dogs, and it was an ideal location & cabin for a lot of quality family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guemes Island House
We had a wonderful stay at this Guemes Island home. Check-in was super easy and we felt incredibly spoiled to stay in a property right on the beach! Guemes is a lovely quiet island and our stay was peaceful and restorative. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic as long as you know you are taking a ferry!
Great rustic spot on the water. Note though..no w/d no dishwasher. All else is cozy and great! But another noteworthy mention. You take a ferry to the island and they stop running early on weekdays and rather early if attending evening events on the mainland!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jitendra v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin w a View
A frame house w tall wondows looking over the bay. Waterfront property w all amenities to enjoy the scenic beauty and quiet of the island. Adequately furnished and spatially laid out. Make sure to carry all essentials as there is only one store on the island w limited supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nice place; bring your own drinking water!! One burner on the stove not working, one cadet heater not working, wood for wood stove was under a carpet with lots of holes in it, so was wet. But, a great place, nice view over the water, and of course a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Angela G., Portland, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little sanctuary
So much wildlife. A beautiful, meditative place to be. A labyrinth up by the library, Guemes Mtn hike, a wonderful Peach Preserve Loop walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Angela D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice, but could be better
If you are staying here, you are paying for the view alone. There are zero amenities here. Don't expect to find a sharp knife or decent frying pan as they are non existent. You are on the beach, but don't look for a beach towel as there are none. You may want to take a bike ride, but nope. The check-out instructions ask you start a load of towels, but there isn't a washer or drier. The view is outstanding, and that is it. This locations is over-priced and doesn't look to have had a deep clean in a decade. Be sure to note that check out is an early 10am, too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The four of us enjoyed the quaint endearing quirkiness of this property. The cobwebs others have complained about were outside and easily mitigated with a damp paper towel. The bedroom light switch is a little finicky, but it'll work, just work with it. The stairs and railing to the beach are not present, but there are driftwood logs that have been stacked for makeshift steps which are functional. We found lovely stones which I think are called agates on the beach, and the kitchen was well equipped with items and cooking needs. Buy your groceries in Anacortes before the ferry, and consider bringing bottled water or gallons in case the taste of the water is unpleasant for you. All in all a lovely and relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Spotless ,great location, exactly what we expected of the cabin. Will definitely recommend to friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very rustic cabin with great views
Okay, I'm going to go all out here. The place was very quaint the couch was comfortable the dining room table was comfortable for playing games. The kitchen cabinets need some wax on the bottom so they slide easier in and out very outdated kitchen I mean the houses built in the 1970s and it shows. You need decent spatulas that do not Splinter the plastic blue spatulas that you have are a old. The queen size bedroom light switch shorts out. Bring your own condiments they only have salt and pepper and virgin olive oil they have a K-Cup Keurig bring your own K-Cups definitely. Bring any kind of food you can bring. Plan your meals don't forget the butter. The General Store by the ferry has very limited selection of condiments. They do not have flavored cream they have half and half. If you want really good tasting coffee bring gallons of water for the coffee maker at least one gallon per two pots of coffee depending on how much coffee you drink. Which we drink it all day long so we needed a lot more water. If not your coffee will taste like fish or have a fishy smell because it's very hard water. Be careful walking down from the garage to the house as they need to put in a gravel pathway because it gets muddy and slippery and that's Washington for you we all know it gets wet here and they need to accommodate that area between the garage leading to the house is just a muddy little path. Some of the space heaters in the house do not work the one I noticed the kitchen facing the kitchen doesn't work the one in the queen size bedroom doesn't work. The one in the bathroom kicks out the Heat. That one heats up the whole back of the house for the most part. Other than that we had a great time it was very relaxing we were kind of bored not having TV but we adjusted we went out lots of walks on the beach. Met other people with dogs. On the beach. Everybody is very friendly. Oh don't buy any wood for the fire pit outside as they have lots of wood. We ended up leaving the wood we bought to replenish what we used cuz it was dry. Don't forget the marshmallows chocolate and graham crackers and possibly some pokers to cook your marshmallows. Oh and bring bug spray and maybe even a citronella candle for the table outside on the deck. We drove the whole island there's really not a lot to do. Hit all the beaches. There are a few. The general store has a summer series concert going on, Check their calendar. It was a relaxing time and forced us to talk to each other.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jesse C.

Small Island escape
Took Ferry to island $20 covered us round trip. Took our 2 dogs and 2 kids (8 & 10). Nice open living space, lots of seating, loved the couch and reading lamps, great deck with firepit. Decent kitchen gadgets, toaster, coffee pot, microwave, etc.. Beds are well used, lightweight bedding only. No stairs to rocky beach, used drift wood to get back up. Nice retreat, lovely ocean view, well kept yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Aubrey C.

Cute Cottage on the water
Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and beautiful!
Great little cabin! Could use some instructions on the wood stove. Would advise that grocery isn’t incredibly stocked and most area restaurants are closed Sunday through Tuesday. Beautiful quiet scenery though!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Place was really awesome. Great location. Liked that we had our own access to the beach as we had a toddler that loves to go out and throw rocks into the water. Place was a little cold but fireplace was great! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth A., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
We made it out to the rustic Guemes Island cabin during one of the areas rare snowstorm events- we were lucky to get on the ferry! Fortunately, the snow contributed to the overall charm. We didn't use the outdoor deck a ton, because it was covered in snow but we loved the big, bright open windows to enjoy a beautiful view of the lawn, beach, water, boats, birds, wildlife and the twinkling homes across the channel in Anacortes. The neighbors were friendly and gave us even more joking recommendations but the handwritten directions to Peach Preserve were a delight, as was the Peach Preserve hike itself (though be sure to go at low tide if you can). There was plenty of wood to keep a sweet fire going and plenty of fun board games and puzzles to keep us all happy. We can't wait to come back for another low key vacation, although we might have to go in the summer because we want to use that glorious deck!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Lexie D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
So much potential
We loved many things however, the poor cleanliness of the home would prevent us from returning. The view is amazing and coziness of the cabin was wonderful. However, there were too many unclean areas to write about. It really needs a deep scrub. If it would have been clean, we would return over and over!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021