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Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

Vashon Island accommodation with kitchen

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About the area

Vashon Island

In Vashon Island .At this Vashon Island cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and 9 miles (15 km) of Lincoln Park. Alki Beach and Seattle Chinese Garden are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Alki Beach - 54 min drive - 16.4 km
  • T-Mobile Park - 59 min drive - 21.8 km
  • WaMu Theater - 59 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Lumen Field - 60 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildwood Market and Eatery - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪QED Coffee - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Endolyne Joe's - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.

Enjoy peace and quiet at the Cottage at Useful Bear Farm. Vashon Island has lots to offer year-round: beaches, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Conveniently located near the north-end ferry and close to town where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. The cottage has full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room on the first floor. Upstairs is a large sleeping loft with queen bed separated by a divider and a trundle bed and sleeper sofa. A portion of the proceeds from the cottage go to local housing programs. Please note, all the beds are on second floor so guests need to be able to use stairs. No pets, please.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to the airport?

This cottage is 58.3 mi (88-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $248, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to the beach?

This cottage is 9.5 mi (43-min drive) from Alki Beach and 19.7 mi (48-min drive) from Bremerton Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. to downtown Vashon Island?

This cottage is 2.5 mi away from Vashon Island.

Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable guest house on a nice quiet farm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place in a good location to explore the whole island.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was close to ferry, had everything we needed, and was a comfortable stay for us. We enjoyed visiting Vashon for the strawberry festival, and this was a great place to stay! The hosts were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience could not have been any better. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sweet place and very comfortable and clean. Steep stairs to bedrooms and bathroom on main floor is something that may be a challenge for some people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this wonderful place. Close to downtown (but not too close), chickens and deer roam freely, cottage was modernized and very clean. Debra welcomed us on arrival, which was appreciated. We would definitely return next time we visit Vashon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Vashon Island. We really enjoyed the cottage and local hospitality. The nature and scenery were beautiful. We hightly recommend a visit to the troll and surrounding beach. The Thai Restaurant in town was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love this place and stay when ever I visit Vashon. The host was gracious when I accidently locked my self out this time. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very comfortable, particularly the beds. You have to be prepared for the for the bathroom being on the lower level and the lack of television but otherwise it was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, clean cottage, very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in this home , my kids loved the place and the atmosphere around this home is amazing , they have chickens in their small farm my kids loved the country feel there and they wanted to stay more time but we spent only one day and the host Debra was really awesome , co-operative and very generous she offered of some eggs from the farm to my kids . Great place to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before and love the loft with skylights, sunny during the day and we had a full moon this trip. It's always a pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Love the place and plan to come back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and kind owner with great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my absolute favorite place to stay on Vashon. It has everything you could need.Highly recommend this cottage and the gracious host.
Sunset
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice cottage
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming and cozy cottage. The owners were friendly and made us feel welcomed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cozy, comfortable cottage and well furnished. A very quiet & private location close to town, shopping & restaurants. The owners were very friendly and we would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home by a kind owner. Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Lovely little cottage with great kitchen and bath. Perfect location on the island, peaceful setting. A great place to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, clean, comfortable, with rustic charm. Our host responded to our questions, and made us feel at home.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our second stay, just as pleasant as the first. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Our hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was charming. The kid enjoyed checking out the small farm on the property (hello chickens!) and picking wild blackberries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and hospitality from the host. Well-equipped, comfy, cozy stay. Cottage is as pictured and described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025