I stayed two wonderful nights in a studio in early June and could not have been happier! The setting is as unique as the photos on the PCF website promise. This is a lovely property where seemingly every guest gets a water view. In the mornings I would raise the shades and watch geese and dear roam around the field that runs to the waterfront. As the day wore on, the resident goats, chickens, and pony took their turn in the yard and the tide moved in and out, constantly changing the scene and providing something new to see, hear, and photograph obsessively (a handful of pics capturing my willing subjects are uploaded here). The hosts are extremely friendly and, in my opinion, quite special in that they leave the degree of guest interaction entirely up to you. You receive directions to your accommodations with your email confirmation and can let yourself in without assistance. However, they are eager to make themselves available any time you have questions, want recommendations, need something, etc. To me, this makes PCF great for everyone from a family looking for guidance on an activity-filled vacation to a couple seeking privacy during a romantic getaway weekend. As described in other posts, the attention to detail here is phenomenal. The setting may be rustic, but the rooms are very nicely appointed and extremely clean. My suite had beautiful wood flooring throughout, a tremendously comfortable bed, and any amenity you could possibly need. Hair dryer? Check. Rainy day books and DVDs? Check. Complete set of kitchenware? Check. This last point was a nice selling point for me in particular. As a frequent solo traveler, I don't care a lot about dining out (it's a bit awkward on your own and it's a quick drain on the cash flow!). It was fantastic that the suite came with everything I needed to prepare my own food and the eggs from the hens and fresh veggies from the garden meant I had to buy very few supplemental items to complete my meals (check out the Eastsound Farmer's Market or ferry landing grocery store). I could go on and on, but I should leave some things for you to discover during your own stay. Needless to say, highly recommend Pebble Cove Farm! read more

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We overall had a great time at Pebble Beach Cove and enjoyed the amenities that were available on the property. We enjoyed the hot tub, bonfire, the garden, beachfront, and the use of the rowboats to and around the smaller island. We saw jellyfish, starfish, deer, eagles on the property not to mention the chickens, horse, and goats on the property. They provide a glass jar of milk and orange juice and are able to pick from the vegetables in the garden. The kitchen is not a full kitchen, but provides all the necessities needed to make a decent meal. The rooms were very nice, however, they use organic cleaning products. These products did not thoroughly clean the suite and would prefer stronger chemicals. The towels were stiff and rough on the body. We were here for my birthday and had 3 rooms reserved, but unfortunately 1 friend was unable to make it and tried to notify the staff via telephone but did not get ahold of anyone. My other friends were promised a room at 2pm, but was not ready until after 4pm. Needless to say the check-in wasn't smooth. The property is a great place and would come back, just a few hiccups along the way. read more

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Our stay here was nothing short of magical. We stayed in a studio, but I wish we had chosen the garden cabin! The garden cabin in the orchard provides you with a lot more privacy, whereas in the main house you have neighbors and the walls are pretty thin... that was a downside. We could hear our neighbors laughing and talking. The garden cabin is also cheaper, but we brought our dog with us and you have to climb up into the loft bed in the cabin so we went with the bigger studio. We didn't meet the owners and just went straight to our room. We took the rowboat out to Skull island, swung on the swings, petted the pony (who is 30!!), played with the two pigs, watched the chickens and goats, walked through the garden / orchard, laid in the lawn chairs reading, and soaked in the hot tub. You can also roast s'mores and pick vegetables and fruits that are in season (ask first!). So much to do on the farm which I liked. They say breakfast is included but I don't consider some granola and milk breakfast lol. The milk and orange juice provided were yummy though!! We got a couple of healthy snacks: dark chocolate, breakfast cookie, and a couple interesting bars. They usually make you book at least two nights but we got away with one cause there was just one open night in the room we were staying that weekend. If you're worried about cell reception, there is a phone you can use there. I had no problem with reception on the farm luckily. Wifi was also really quick :) read more

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Beautiful farm with a fun little cove; the little one loved looking at the shells and spotting crabs. It was April and raining the whole time, but there were snacks and juice in our room and lots of movies to watch. The animals were friendly and our little boy LOVED all the chickens running up to him and saying hello. It was too wet for a fire, but our neighbors staying next to us were fun and social; I love when things like that come together. We had a hiccup with the booking that was probably my fault; Lydia took time away from a birthday party to resolve the issue and talk with us face to face. She was very professional and understanding; she took good care of us and resolved the issue quickly. I'm very grateful! We've talked about coming back in the Summertime one of these days, and I would definitely stay here again. Looking forward to it. read more

This place is like summer camp for adults. It's fantastic. First of all, what makes this place stand out right away is the responsiveness of the manager on-site. My husband and I were trying to book a last minute weekend get-away in January and we were able to not only get a human on the phone when most places are closed or under-staffed, the managers spoke to us at length about availability and the property. When we got there, it was amazing. The farm is on the far side of the island with little phone reception. So, good thing thy have free wifi! The owners know guests are constantly on the move, so there's no formal check-in. They just leave your room (or cottage) unlocked with the name of the reservation on it. They leave you a little guide to the farm, like where the landline is, where you can find their complimentary chicken eggs in the coop. Oh, and they have a big garden. All for guests to pick produce to munch on. The manager also leaves fresh milk and orange juice in the fridge, as well as homemade honey granola, tea, and coffee. (Though the manager did tell is it was like having a continental breakfast, which I thought was a little exaggerated) When I said this is like a grown up summer camp, I meant it. They have a row boat for guests to explore the bay (free), kayak rentals, boat tours, A FIRE PIT OVERLOOKING THE WATER (complete with wood and matches, etc. laying out for guests) with s'more sticks all ready for guests. And - they have a little kitchenette (with French press, silverware, some plates, etc) in every room so you can bring whatever food you want and cook. This is awesome in the winter when a lot of the restaurants are closed for the slow season. And it makes it so much easier to vacation on the cheap! To top it all, the whole place is dog friendly. As long as they're on a leash, since the farm animals run free. One thing to note - they have a CRAZY cancellation policy. If you cancel less than 30 days out, you forfeit ALL of your money. 30 days or more, and you still pay a cancellation fee. So tread carefully. read more

We celebrated my husbands birthday here before we had kids. It was an incredibly relaxing experience. The location is on the water and you can take the canoe out to skull island for free so long as you return it. It's such a fun farm ; you can pick your own veggies and gather eggs. There's also a gorgeous pony and other animals on the farm but only the pony ever came out on the front lawn. We'll be back when the kiddos are a bit older, as it is a 5 hour drive and 1 hour ferry ride to orcas island. Still- a magical place we'll never forget! read more

I was so excited to discover what sounds like such a magical place. We were hoping to go check the place out for a potential retreat in 2022, but I have been so turned off by my interactions with the staff person there, we are no longer considering. She has been abrupt and rude. It seems that they would want to treat kindly someone who wished to rent the entire property for multiple weekends. read more

Stayed here 3 or so times over the past 10 years. Really unique setting. It's right by the water (awesome sunset views), plus they have a working farm with chickens, ponies, goats, plus fruits and vegetables. You can pick your own fresh eggs in the morning, plus they provide complimentary local made granola for breakfast. They have a rowboat (no rental fee) you can take out in their bay. Visit the (very) nearby "Pirate Island" via the rowboat (or land bridge during very low tide) for a quick fun adventure. This place books up far in advance, especially during the summer-- so plan ahead! read more

This place is unique and a beautiful area to stay in for a relaxing vacation. It is pet friendly. There were some nice touches like a huge selection of organic teas, the best granola ever, creamy milk, and fresh OJ. I would not call this a bed and breakfast as the breakfast was just cereal, milk and OJ. There was rowboat and these neat hammock like chairs to swing on. It was fun feeding the goat and chickens. When we were there in early August the garden was rather picked over and the chickens weren't laying very many eggs. The kitchenette in the family suite consists of one hot plate, a sink and microwave. It was all compact and in the bedroom. The fridge made buzzing noises all night long. I had to use the provided earplugs to get some sleep. Another nice touch though. The room was mostly clean except for some cobwebs in one corner and the tub could use more scrubbing. I am a bit of germ phobic about other people's germs. We might consider coming back, but don't plan on doing much cooking except BBQing. Which we did most nights. read more

We had the cottage for the three night minimum at $350 a night... I assume this price is to automatically weed out many potential guests.... because this is a bunch O' cash. I rented the cottage, the priciest at pebble cove, for several reasons. Most of all that it's detached from the rest of the rooms and house for only $50/night more and this is a huge advantage with active kids like mine. We were meeting with family and friends we haven't seen in double-digit years for my brother's wedding. There was a queen sized bed (with a comforter and fitted sheet only) and an Ikea type of hide-a-bed; fine for kids but adults would have a rough night of sleep as it isn't very comfortable as a couch, let alone a bed. The free roaming animals: let me just say a little something about that. My 6 year old daughter was BITTEN ON THE CHEST by one of the ponies. One was wearing a horse muzzle which I thought was to keep him from eating himself into obesity (ponies gain weight easily and it's hard to take the weight off). It was the one NOT wearing a muzzle that bit my daughter. I was raised around animals, riding horses bareback at her age and tending to the chickens, and when the owner, Lydia, told me that they were very docile I knew better than to assume that her animals wouldn't do something aggressive, but letting my guard down on the pretentious island was a sorry mistake. Animals always have the potential to hurt someone since they can't say that they're annoyed, injured, tired, hungry, grumpy, etc. There are pigs, sheep, chickens and roosters all roaming about the fenced property. So after my daughter, who is the gentlest being on this Earth, had been BITTEN by a VEGAN ANIMAL I was left to question the safety of the kids and their parents being led to believe they can just go up and scratch a pig or a pony. (All the kids, probably 8 in total, all under 10 years old, if you're a parent, you are visualizing this mayhem). In my opinion, the roosters looked young and the way the chickens wander and beg for food like a house dog, it's only a matter of time before someone gets really hurt or, like my Aida, mentally scarred by a rooster or a pony. (Her injury is fine, deep bruising about the size of a tea saucer, the pony got an absolute mouthful of her skin but no permanent damage). After rushing to the store to pay $10.15 for 24 tablets of chewable children's Tylenol it was the the insult to the injury. What wouldn't a mom pay to help her child? Lydia did apologize to my husband but I couldn't face her with thoughts of pony steaks on the bbq. Besides the unfortunate chance that a person can get hurt by the animals, there is poop EVERYWHERE. Not an ideal situation for families with kids. I knew about the vegetable garden being open to guests to pick from so I brought mostly snacky stuff, protein and spices. Dont let this vegetable garden be the deciding factor to book here. In July there are farmstands everywhere. Bring what you need plus some because island prices are horrendous for everything else like fuel, water, and feminine hygiene products. I asked beforehand if we could harvest shellfish which we got the okay for but didn't on the account that we had plenty of food. I cooked in the tiny kitchen 2-3 meals per day but was glad I brought two pans and a couple utensils from home. On that note, when we were cleaning up to leave Sunday morning, we found all kinds of dirt and hair and pieces of garbage under the bed, sofa, and wardrobe that weren't ours. The cleanliness gets to me because it doesn't cost to clean stuff and it's a source of pride a person has in their home and their accommodations. This is probably an ideal getaway for some folks. I live by the saltwater and I have a garden so I was expecting at least cleanliness and owners to be experienced and aware of their animal's tendencies. If the horse biting my daughter was the first incident of it's kind then the liability would help make the easy decision of choosing between the business of hospitality and having an eco friendly home with animals on it. For us, we will never go back. This is not the lap of 3 day luxury like the price implies to me. I would rather have a pool and room service for much less money. There are just better options out there for a saltwater getaway minus the trouble of the ferry reservations and the inflated price of everything. read more

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We booked for a week to celebrate my 40th birthday. The pictures & reviews made it sound like a magical place, however, after I booked I was told our cabin was off the farm 15 mins away in the Enchanted Forest Cottage (EFC), supposedly just the same level of accommodations and same charge. We were told via email that EFC was left open for us to checkin and so we never met anyone. Unfortunately, as no one was there to help us as issues started the second we walked in. We told them the minute we walked into the cabin about a strong perfume odor the blasting us as we walked into the cottage, via email. They didn't get back to me until the next day in the mid morning because they were at the Vegan Festival. The only way we could sleep that first night was to wash the bedding until late into the night that first night to try to sleep. Unfortunately the washer & dryer didn't work well so things had to be done small pieces at a time. I also emailed the same evening we arrived about the dish not working. This is a major issue with little ones because the wifi is so slow due to EFCs remoteness, that streaming is basically impossible, at the main farm they have 20 times faster wifi, my husband had to park over there to do any work calls throughout the week, & we had zero cell service, unlike the farm. When they finally reached out the following morning they said they would be over with the new duvet and to fix the dish "soon." No one showed until late in the afternoon & proceeded to not be able to fix it because they were clearly clueless with tech, so my husband had to intervene, clear brush with tiny scissors and set it up, wasting an hour of our vacation helping them fix it. Not to mention how rude and unprofessional it was to make us wait around for the arbitrary time for them to finally show up to fix the problems. As the next few days were warmer we started getting invaded by ants and a mustiness smell started presenting over the heavy perfume smell that masked it the first few days. At that time that they came to fix the dish they did show me a spray in the cabin, that was supposedly the odor, and was supposedly"just lavender" but that didn't change that it was used in excess or that something else stronger was by whomever "cleaned" to clearly cover a smell of a mold problem that I didn't discover the source until the second to last morning. I notified them of it early morning, around 8 am, after I found it all over the fabric blinds in the room my husband slept in that had had the stronger perfume smell, because my young daughter and I could not tolerate it. I told them how upsetting it was, and they didn't bother to show up to "look" at it until late afternoon, dressed in Tennis wear, so clearly we weren't their priority. They also didn't bother to look at the picture I emailed that was proof enough and offered me no solution except "what do you want me to do," "I didn't know," "I can't help you move anywhere," and "You can leave if you want to." I also showed them mold I had then found in the bathroom as well. WE had NOWHERE TO GO! We told them that, when they gave me no option for help. I have an severely autistic daughter, it is hard to move her around with no plan & they didn't bother to show up until later in the afternoon anyway, walking around with worthless words of deflection and refusal to help in any way. They never once offered cleaning our entire stay, even after the mold problem was made blatantly obvious and the severe overgrowth when they were there for the dish that first day. I reached out a week later and asked the owner to consider that being exposed to the mold made me very sick during and after the stay and how it ruined my birthday trip. I told them how frustrating it is that they are are not caring for that cottage & charging full price for it, when it clearly it isn't the level of experience and cleanliness that are the advertised accommodations on the farm. The owners response was deflection, clearly heartless and selfish because her family's financial needs were a priority over mine and my health. They were negligent & basically frauded me. Whoever was supposed to take care of EFC IS responsible and clearly tried to cover up that there was a problem with the over spraying of something perfumey to make sure that the musty smell wasn't apparent immediately at checkin and it was so strong it lingered several more days. Our family spent our hard earned cash to invest in what was advertised as a high end, CLEAN experience for my 40th birthday, and we were basically robbed me blind, knowingly or not, with hiding the mold with air freshener and poured salt in my wound by making me sick, and telling me they didn't care and take no responsibility. BEWARE of their negligence, selfishness and fraudulent advertising. Besides obviously not giving a shite about humans well being, they serve palm oil in organic snacks, so they don't care about orangutans or deforestation either. read more

We stayed in a family suite with one kid and two dogs. We had an amazing time. We collected eggs, fed goats, played in the water. There is a hot tub, lots of hammocks, a no-tree treehouse, a swing set, a huge lawn, a fire pit, an organic garden. The owners are friendly and take such great care of the place. It is clean and comfortable. We will go back!!! read more

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Our stay here was picture-perfect. The view from our window in the cottage was amazing, the pony ate our apple and having milk in the fridge for our morning granola was really thoughtful. Pay attention to the directions in the confirmation email. The approximate mileage was essential for finding it in the dark. Even in a massive cold snap, we were able to enjoy the wood stove. Lydia and John were great hosts. read more

This place is just as lovely as it sounds. I had a week off in between jobs and was looking for a peaceful solo road trip, and it was perfect. The studio suite is great for solo or a couple - I'm not used to the bed and breakfast type environment where you mingle with the other guests, but it was fine and still felt private most of the time. Definitely want to come back with more people and the dog, it's a perfect getaway! read more

A truly magical place. We've stayed in the suites, the Enchanted Forest cottage, and the garden cottage. The Enchanted Forest cottage is very private--we loved having all that space to ourselves. Kitchens are fully stocked with cookware to make your own meals. All the rooms are immaculate, despite the rustic charm. The people who work in the gardens are so friendly, always encouraging us to pick more fruits and veggies. The farm animals are super cute and happy. Bonus: it's dog-friendly! read more

We had to cancel our four day trip to Pebble Cove Farm for June 17-21st, less than two weeks before our reservation because MIL suffered a cardiac arrest and then passed away a few days later. We booked the reservations in January, and planned to visit the farm and Orcas for the six months leading up. We notified Lydia Miller when we could not visit Orcas when MIL was on the East Coast in a hospital; I left a message for her 8 days before the reservation date. We understood Ms. Miller has small vacation business and it would have been a hardship to expect to cancel without a penalty. We asked if she would work with us and 1) issue a refund for 50% of the total charges, or 2) issue a credit for a future stay during their non-busy period. Unlike other vendors we worked with (both large and small), she would not commit to a decision but said she wanted to wait and see if she could rent out the cottages. After the reservation period passed, she emailed she had rented out both cottages for one of the nights and would credit my card for the amount. When I told her we were disputing the remaining 75% charges because we felt she was being unreasonable, she explained she did not have to issue this 25% credit but she did because she felt bad for our loss. If she had not felt badly for our loss, she would have kept our money plus what she made from the other visitor. She further explained she could not issue a credit for the remaining 75% she charged us because it would prevent her from booking future reservations, even though I had explicitly written we would stay during a non-busy time. At the end of the day, the charge was valid we were out of the cancellation period and she is legally entitled to that money but I would caution potential visitors to either 1) buy travel insurance when booking at Pebble Cove Farm because if Ms. Miller is not feeling badly about your loss, you are out of luck, or 2) book somewhere with more compassionate people. In January 2014, SIL and I booked two of the cottages, for our stay. In her confirmation email, it stated their cancellation policy is all cancelled reservations charged 10% of total reservation and reservations cancelled less than two weeks prior to arrival date will be charged the full amount of the reservation. On June 5, 2014 around 9:30pm PST, my MIL suffered a massive cardiac arrest and was going in to surgery. On June 9, at 12:54 pm, I called and left a message for Ms. Miller to call me as we could not go on the vacation. She returned the call the next day at 9am but I was not home. I tried to return her call at 1:17pm but no answer so I emailed her at 1:25pm explaining the situation and asking if we could postpone our trip to a later date. She responded via email around 6:30pm, I called her at 6:56pm. I explained and she said she would try to rent cottage and we may be able to work out a credit. She charged the full amount for both cottages at 9:31pm. On June 13, SIL decided they could not because MIL had taken a turn for the worse. They contacted Ms. Miller to cancel. On June 15, MIL passed away. On June 16, at 6am, I notified Ms. Miller MIL had passed, hoping she would understand it would have been impossible for us to visit. In my email, I explained I understood as a small business based on vacation season, it would be a hardship for her to refund 100% of our charge but I hoped she would work with us and either, "1) issue a credit for the amount we have paid good between your non-busy season, or 2) refund half the total amount paid. On June 16, at 11:53pm, Ms. Miller responded they had not rented the cottage and that "I would like to wait and see what happens before I make a decision about a possible credit." On June 20, at 8:58am, Ms. Miller sent an email stating she was able to rent both cottages on June 20 and issued a credit of $594.54 back to my credit card. Her email did not mention a future credit for the other three days we were charged which was what we had really been hoping for so we could still visit her beautiful farm. On June 25, at 9:59pm, I emailed Ms. Miller thank her for the credit back to my card and to let her know we had opted to dispute the charge for the remaining three days through my credit card company. I explained to her we had undergone a major family emergency, had notified her as soon as we knew, and that we had hoped she would issue a credit to be used at a later date. I ended the email telling her that I truly hoped we could resolve the issue so everyone was satisfied. On June 25, at 10:08pm, Ms. Miller responded to me, "Shame on you." One June 27, at 5:33pm, Ms. Miller sent another email reiterating she could not refund our money because of the cancellation policy and that she had been generous in issuing the $594.54 credit because someone else booked a stay. She said she could not issue a credit for a future stay because it would be a loss for her, preventing her from making another, new reservation. read more

We had an amazing stay at Pebble Cove Farm B&B on Orcas Island. The room was great with a little kitchenette and super comfy bed. The Farm is right on the water and there is homemade granola, fruits and veggies from the garden and fresh eggs from their chickens. Plus there is a pony, a hamock and a rowboat -- who could want more. read more

My husband, myself and our dawgy, Tana, decided to take a break from the stress of work and life in general. We, both, love the San Juan Islands and thought a weekend in late winter would be peaceful. I wanted a comfortable, quiet place, near the water. A big comforter, organic coffee, a cozy room..AND, somewhere that our well-behaved pooch could visit. We found a piece of heaven at a place called Pebble Cove Farm. I guess the only reason I didn't want to share about the coolness of the place (yes, even a Joni Mitchell CD and fresh granola in the morning!) is that I don't want to share. But, it was a delight. Magic time..thank you Lydia and John! read more

We stayed on the weekend of thanksgiving and Lydia was very accommodating! We were invited to the downtown thanksgiving pot luck and absolutely encouraged to go by Lydia. After a full morning of travel, we had a fussy two year and just ended up grilling on the porch. We had a studio suite with a gas grill right outside our room and it was very convenient! We didn't hit the hot tub because of rain and the fire pit wouldn't light cause it was too damp but that was not the fault of the owners. It was fall going into winter and a front was blowing in fast! We were warm inside and enjoyed the many movies, tv dish, and books. Wifi was great too! We will be back in the spring or summer. I loved the island! Our kids loved their free roaming horse, buddy and the goats and chickens. The playhouse, rowboat, and swing set came in handy too! In addition, she provided fresh granola, coffee, milk and orange juice in the fridge. read more

Wonderful little place. Had a great weekend and was very pleased with the customer service.

Fabulous place. They have thought of everything. Great for a family as well as a romantic weekend away.

As advertised, and then some. Lydia and John have created an oasis amidst an oasis, if you will! The cottage was in excellent shape, the fresh vegetables from the garden were great, and the starry nights near the water were inimitable. read more