The word is quaint. Yes, it's a cliche, but it's accurate. The staff at the front desk is super…read morehelpful, I believe we were helped by someone named Pluto, who was very patient with us . . . We had two little kids that were obsessed with the candy bowls, and my wife's elderly (we are of Indian origin) parents who . . . let's just say, they had a lot of interesting questions. The rooms were really nice...very clean and spacious. This place accommodates dogs. Let me rephrase, they welcome dogs. They had a cot for each of our dogs to sleep in, treats, poop bags, and a coupon for the neighborhood pet shop. I think it says a lot about a place when they welcome dogs with such open arms. Outlook Inn is also situated near the downtown area and is walking distance from some nice shops and restaurants. This doesn't count towards this rating but Orcas island was beautiful. I highly recommend you visit and stay at Outlook Inn, especially if you have a dog.

We enjoyed a little family getaway here! They've got pet-friendly rooms so it was perfect for us…read more Upon arrival, they had a little corner set up for our dog...dog bed, towels, and a treat bag! It was so cute!! It was an easy check in, friendly staff. The bay view suits are a pretty good size and the bed was comfy! The little kitchenette was handy to have, and was stocked with the basics. Great views and so close to everything. There are many stores and restaurants close by that are easy to walk to. The only little complaint we had was that the shower water could've been hotter. But other than that, it was an amazing stay! We will definitely be coming back to stay here!!

Our visit started off with having trouble finding the entrance to the restaurant. We finally found…read moresomeone to ask and made our way in.... I think I offended the hostess and waitress after having trouble with their "ring bell for service" bell. We waited a short time in the small entrance and noticed the bell.... Several light taps produced no sound and a more unreserved tap sounded like a fire alarm. The hostess and waitress arrived wide-eyed and I apologized and tried to make light of the awkward meeting... they weren't having it. We were there to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We stated that in our reservation and were given a half hearted "happy anniversary" after being seated in the middle of the dining room, without any view. Several couples after us were seated with views to the water. It was our first time there and we didn't know to ask... In any case, we loved the food when we finally got it - but it took over an hour and a half after ordering to receive our meal. The waitress, Countnee (name on receipt), couldn't have been less interested in serving us. I guess she never got over the bell incident??? She seemed overly nice to others... even comping a bottle of wine for the couple next to us. We didn't even get the short spiel about how the strawberries in the sorbet were grown in their garden.... she told other people, we heard her- but she couldn't be bothered to take the time with us. We spent a lot of money on what could have been an amazing celebratory dinner for our anniversary had the service been even a little better. Get over yourself and have a little fun. The hostess was wearing jeans, this shouldn't have had such a pretentious, snooty vibe. We had friends recommend dinner here and we were disappointed, will never be back. It's the next morning and I'm still wishing we had gone somewhere else. It was our 20th anniversary after all!!!

I love eating here! The staff are always so welcoming and friendly. The menu features dynamic…read moreofferings of fresh and often local ingredients made with care and love. The bar menu is the same and the wine offerings are fun and not the usual you see at other places. Because they are so amazing they're often very busy, would highly recommend a reservation, however small parties can often be seated in the bar after a short wait, but there's never a guarantee as it is a loc favorite spot.

This place is so special! The servers and chef are lovely and engaging, and the food is just…read morewonderful! Our table had the pork, which is one of the best we have had in ages, and the halibut, which was litereally the best halibut Ive ever had. We also enjoyed the clam app and burger. There was no dish we didn't love. There was also a value focused and creative wine list. Our only suggestion would be to stock a few more WA beers. We would have happily started the whole meal again if we could have eaten another bite! This is a can't miss place for us on Orcas Island.

We were exploring different parts of the island and had dinner at Kingfish at West Sound while…read morethere. Great location and service and we loved our experience. We got Coq Au Vin and PNW Bouillabaisse. I loved the PNW Bouillabaisse, the broth tasted amazing, the seafood was fresh and perfectly cooked. The baguette was perfect for dipping in the broth. Coq Au Vin was great, tasty chicken and rich sauce. Both dishes made for a great dinner.

Beautiful spot on Orcas Island -- peaceful, unique, and worth the visit…read more Leona at the front desk was absolutely wonderful, truly a blessing and such a welcoming presence from the moment we arrived. The hot springs are my favorite part and the main reason I came back. My friends and I booked a private soak ($150 for 1.5 hours), which was well worth it. If you stay overnight, you can also do a group soak for $20. The hot springs are clothing optional, and during the group soak most people were nude. It was a bit crowded, but still fun and a memorable experience -- especially if you're open to something new. The room itself was a little cold, but thankfully it had a wood-fired stove (and one of us actually knew how to use it). Beds were comfy, and the bathrooms are a short walk away since they aren't in the rooms. Overall, such a special place -- I'd definitely come back again.

Had a beautiful fall weekend retreat at Doe Bay! Stunning location, huge variety of lodging, and…read morefriendly staff all around. Loved the hot tubs and sauna, and the communal fire pits and outdoor lounge areas. The cafe offerings were delicious, love that it's walkable from your lodging. They had a wild mushroom walk while I was there, as well as a small but well stocked store. Can't wait to visit again in other seasons!

Second time staying and it just gets better! We stayed for a chunk of spring break and were…read moredelighted once again. Everything was clean, the staff we interacted with were incredibly welcoming, and the location is truly unbeatable. The cottages are well stocked for cooking, and the supply room had oil, spices, coffee filters, and so many other amenities should we need them. Like I said, the location is truly incomparable. Nearly every window has a beach view. I'll recommend this place to anyone who will listen. Our last visit was in 2022, and we stayed in the same cottage. There were some noticeable improvements made, and that made the experience all the better.

What an exquisite hidden gem! So lovely and the entire area is filled with peace and quiet nature…read moreThe cabins are adorable and so precious! You can feel the dedication to this sites legacy and it makes you feel like you are finally in on the secret! The manager takes great pride is ensuring that this families stories and sites are well loved and enjoyed!

Wonderful service, wine, and food! Beautiful view waiting for our ferry! Talking to other patrons…read morewas fun! Lovely historical building too!

Terrible experience. Sad to say that the owners of this hotel are highly unethical people and do…read morenot deal with customers in an honest way...and appear to be only motivated to take your money. I made the mistake of booking my reservation through a well known third party site but with the knowledge that the reservation could be cancelled without penalty. In fact, the confirmation from Orcas hotel specifically states that their cancellation policy is "flexible" and that it can be refunded if more than 7 days notice is made. However, after requesting the cancellation very far ahead, I got the classic run around where each time I called I was told that the person didn't have authority to make the cancellation and that the owner needed to Ok this. Finally, after multiple calls, an presumed employee spoke to the owner (didn't allow me to speak directly) and gave me a completely false reason that the owner could not approve the cancellation! Totally false and obviously contradicted everything I had been told in prior calls and not even consistent with the written policy on the confirmation. Avoid this place! Lots of better alternatives to stay on Orcas Island.

First time on Orcas island and we stayed 3 nights here at the Lamdmark. #6 unit on the first floor…read morewas very nice. Beautiful view of the bay and a nice balcony to sit on for morning coffee and evening wine. The bed was SO comfortable and the sheets and blanket soft. We slept very well with beautiful cool breezes blowing in. The only critique I have is the kitchen was not very well stocked. Normally when we rent a BnB it has basic spices, foil and plastic wrap are usually available. There was nothing to wrap Leftovers in. I know it's a small thing but a few extras like that would be nice in the kitchen. All in all it was a nice place to stay and everything was within walking distance, we would stay here again

We understand that this property is 15 - 20 individually owned condos that are managed together and…read morerented out to travelers like hotel rooms/apartments. We have stayed here a handful of times over the past 10 years and enjoyed the experience. This last visit was incredibly sub par. The room with water view, top floor unit we requested was not available as the owner decided to use it at the last minute. We were switched to a different unit that had multiple problems. There was black mold in the shower, swarms of ants in the bathroom, blood stains on the sheets, cracked areas on the microwave, stains on the carpet, a dishwasher that came out from under the counter when opening the door, bathroom fan that sounds like a jet engine, and a fire alarm that shrieks if you forget to close the bedroom door when taking a shower. The innkeepers (hotel staff) led us to believe that the owners of this suite number 203 were aware of the problems but hadn't gotten around to fixing anything and hopefully they'd take care of things during the off season. The staff said the rooms are serviced after 4 nights (we were there for 5 nights). We did request fresh towels for each day and were assured that would not be a problem, however it didn't happen. On the 4th day when I took a shower, there was no hot water. The black mold in the shower was grossing me out. Then I tried drying off with a damp towel (even though we hung them up the damp weather did not allow towels to dry from one day to the next) and I had ants all over my feet from the dead and live ones on the floor. Becky the housekeeping manager was very helpful and inspected the ant infested area (even after using traps they'd given us) and discovered holes between the baseboard and floor that she caulked and fixed the problem. Becky wanted to resolve our problems and did what she could to help. She was the one person that actively helped the situation and conveyed her concern for the issues. We felt the innkeepers were already aware of the issues but did not feel like they could remedy them, never came to the room to check on anything, and indicated we should accept the room as is. And although they did offer to let us out of our commitment for 5 nights, we could not find other accommodations in Eastsound and did not want to cancel our entire vacation. We are very sad that this property that once made us so happy has fallen so far. We will not stay there again as it seems that the management cannot require owners to properly maintain their units and we'd have no idea if the unit we'd be getting would be in good shape.

People have long watched the sunset from North Beach. They have started calling the cops on anyone…read morewatching the sunset. Are not good neighbors.

The location is the prime reason I would come back to Smugglers Villa. You just can't beat the…read moreview of the sunset from the back decks, big firepit right on the beach, and pool/hot tub with a stunning ocean view. We didn't even leave the resort in the evenings, just relaxed and enjoyed the amazing scenery and relaxation. The only downside to the location is the fact that it is right across from an airstrip- so you get to see a lot of little planes landing and taking off while you are sitting on that back deck. Well, it wasn't really a downside for us since the friends we were with know a ton about small planes so we enjoyed the coming and going. And, you couldn't hear the noise from inside the condo. The condo itself was nice, adequate, nothing fancy. It was clean and comfortable and the kitchen was reasonably well-stocked with dishes and cooking utensils. Mike at the front desk and Bo from the adventure outfitters were helpful and ready to make sure we had a great time. Great for families!

Wow this place is simply incredible! We were so lucky to find a retreat like this on our vacation…read moreto Orcas. The bungalow is a beautiful one bedroom house, decorated impeccably and overlooking a lovely yard. It's peaceful, quiet and yes, deer will greet you in the morning at the kitchen window. Stella and Mark are fantastic hosts and were so welcoming and kind when we arrived. We cannot thank them enough for all of their great suggestions of island excursions! We're certainly looking forward to our next trip back in the (near) future!