The Perfect Getaway
About
Sanctuary Seaside
Sanctuary Seaside (formally known as The Salish Seaside Escapes): It’s all in our name. And it’s all here. Our SANCTUARY is five acres and five cottages on the SEA, with in-your-face waterfront views, sounds, creatures, and access.
We gratefully celebrate and honor that all our homes and businesses on Orcas Island, including Sanctuary Seaside, exist on the lands of the Straits Salish people, an island known as Sx’wálex’, particularly the Lummi and Samish Nations.
Once you pass through our magical gates, you are greeted with almost all that the Pacific NW has to of offer: an ocean grove of winding trails, old-growth trees, many species of mosses, native birds and shoreland animals (watch out for the otters on our paths), hidden benches hiding birds, a sauana and shrouded gazebo, surprising features that summon you when you least expect them. Everything in Sanctuary Seaside is designed to make your stay here in one of our cottages a healing time to refresh, reboot, renew, recharge, and, most important of all, to experience the romance of special persons and a special place..
A variety of vacation rental options awaits you. All cottages are waterfront, ranging in size from small, secluded, cozy and romantic, to larger family-friendly homes outfitted to make unforgettable memories with friends and loved ones. All cottages but one (Heron Cove) are pet-friendly. We are ideally located on the island, within walking distance (only a mile) from downtown Eastsound, and around the corner from kayak rentals, whale watching tours, and fishing charters.
The main transport to Orcas Island is the Washington State Ferry. If you plan to bring a vehicle to the island make sure to book your reservation at https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries after booking your Salish cottage.
Why choose Sanctuary Seaside
We Offer:
Amazing Amenities
Private decks with a water view, a hot rock steam sauna, BBQ grill, and more. Click on our cottages to see more of the incredible amenities we have to offer.
Pets are welcome
We are a pet friendly property that encourages guests to bring their furry family members along. Pet's love Orcas too after all.
Shuttle Service
Can't get a ferry reservation? Flying to the Island? Be sure to ask about our recommendations for getting to the Islands.
Soul soothing coffee
We offer a jar of local and fresh roasted Salish whole bean coffee. Wake up to The Salish Sea outside your door and Salish Coffee in your cup.
Packages and Deals
Celebrating an anniversary or staying with us for your honeymoon? We offer a variety of packages to make your Orcas Island vacation even more memorable.
Prime Location
Waterfront Cottages with beach access, only a mile from downtown, just up the road from kayak rentals, whale watching, and fishing charters.
cabins & COTTAGES
Charming Orcas Island Lodging
Our pet-friendly and distinct cabins and cottages at Sanctuary Seaside offer a wide range of Orcas Island vacation rentals with incredible views of the ocean and wildlife. Enjoy comfortable and private accommodations and make use of the desirable amenities.
HERON COVE
Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 1 | Bathrooms: 1
EAGLE'S NEST
Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 | Bathrooms: 1
CURATED &
Relaxing Spaces
Cabins & Cottages
Our uniquely decorated cabins and cottages invite you to unwind and rejuvenate with a soak in your own private hot tub, a visit to the shared on-site sauna, or savor the sunset and a glass of wine from your deck. Or, explore the beauty and scenery or our island, perhaps with your four-legged friend, as our rentals are pet-friendly. Our artisanal cottages are the perfect escape when looking for comfortable and incomparable Orcas Island lodging.
Orcas Island
Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, which are located in the northwestern corner of Washington state in San Juan County, Washington, United States.
