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

Cottage in Vashon Island with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, travel crib, WiFi
Living area
Escape to Cottage at Useful Bear Farm on Vashon Island, where you can unwind in a peaceful retreat. A full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room make the first floor feel like home while upstairs is a cozy sleeping loft with queen bed and trundle bed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

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

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Vashon, WA

What's nearby

  • Palouse Winery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Alki Beach - 51 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Seattle Waterfront - 55 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Lumen Field - 55 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Snapdragon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pop Pop Bottle Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Camp Colvos Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vashon Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Island Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. located?

Situated in Vashon Island, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lincoln Park and West Seattle Golf Course. Alki Beach and Alki Beach Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yu Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

charming, cozy cottage

It has a charming, cozy atmosphere and a sense of connection to the surrounding landscape. My favorite part is the motion sensor lights on the staircase.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

You Had Me At Yellow

This little cottage is so cute! It’s exactly as promised. We felt so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edna Z.

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

Vashon Getaway

Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, the host was very friendly. Easy to get to and find. The plums they left out for us from their farm were the best I’ve ever had. Would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

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

Home Away From Home

The cottage suited us perfectly for the purpose of our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky B.

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

Accommodating Yellow Cottage

Located not far from the Seattle Ferry. Owner is very kind and welcoming. Has all the comforts of home including French press, baking pans and other stove top pans, oven with broiler, Keurig and hot water kettle, Bose system, plenty of blankets, and what I loved was a full bath tub (and shower). Stay here for quiet place near the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloé D.

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

Amazing Property!

We had a fantastic stay at this property on Vashon. It was incredibly easy to find and to check in to the house. Our friendly hosts set up a lovely place to stay and we even had fresh eggs waiting for us. Thank you for welcoming us to your lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte S.

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

great stay

So clean and well stocked. Beautiful little cabin. We were a bit worried of the bedrooms being upstairs because of the heat, but not to worry, Debra thought of that too. Fans and and AC unit were running when we arrived. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Nice

Really cute, well appointed cottage on a quiet property…host was very nice. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

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

Fantastic Host! Couldn’t have been any better!

Property was exactly as described. We were in town for a wedding, and did not have a ride. No ubers! Debra was kind enough to offer transportation and an early check in to accommodate. Would love to go back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Cute and Rustic

We spent one night here on our way to the Olympic Peninsula. It's very nice, right on the main road pretty close to downtown but still very quiet. Debra greeted us when we pulled in and showed us how the heaters work, since it was unusually cold out. The house has some nice books around, a few board games, some pots and pans and toiletries. The tap water tastes great! It was perfect for our family of three.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie W.

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

Adorable cottage

The cottage is adorable. Very clean and homey. The owner even left six eggs for me with a note that it was from her "girls" with the chicken's names. I was unable to complete my stay due to a family emergency. The owner was very kind and understanding of my circumstances out of my control. I hope to be able to return some time soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
We really liked having the farm fresh eggs that was a nice touch. Watching the deer in the meadow was really fun , but one of the chairs is cracked in multiple places. Lots of games to play but was disappointed there was no TV. Not a deal breaker. Huge sports fans, and thankfully there was a radio. Think you wanna treat for various bugs. Spiders especially but did find a larger bug on the flat sheet. Was a bit musty but great airflow upstairs. Over all for a cottage/barn it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Strawberry Fest

Great cottage for our family trip and first time on Vashon Island. Peaceful setting with comfy beds and easy access to the north ferry and downtown Vashon. Debra was great with all the info and amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Nice little home base

Very cute little farm house. Owners are very nice and they have chickens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn S.

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

Great!

Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Vashon cottage

Adorable. Lots of lounging room inside. Comfy beds and lots of blankets. Beautiful setting. Really close to ferry. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and peaceful escape from the city. We appreciated that there were fresh eggs (!) for us and not a long list of cleaning to do at checkout (no list at all!) we enjoyed this cute quiet spot immensely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a very nice stay here. Loved the fresh eggs and flowers upon arrival. The sitting room upstairs with sky lights was great in the afternoon. Slept well under the layers of quilts provided. Highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell C.

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

Quick Stay

The cottage was small and suitable for the two of us. The stairs were very steep making it somewhat scary to navigate in the middle of the night. We went out to dinner and when we returned, it was very cold. We tried to get the heat to work, but weren’t successful. Other than that, it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia f.

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

Cute cabin

I stayed here this past weekend and despite the rainy weather, had an incredible time! The cabin is homey and so sweet. Debra was so helpful and kind and reached out to let me know that she was available if my friend and I needed anything. She also left us some fresh chicken eggs to use, which was a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend a friend to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024