Waldron Lookout, accessible via a spur trail at 1.5 miles up the northern trail.

Turtleback Mountain is a wilderness-preservation success story. Recently the target of a development effort on Orcas Island, a popular weekend destination for people from Seattle, it was saved from that fate largely by the efforts of one man and his organization, Tim Seifert, executive director of the San Juan Preservation Trust. Thanks to their work, the mountain is now a wilderness area, in perpetuity. As a bonus, a network of trails is now available to allow hikers and sight-seers a chance to explore the mountain. The trails are beautiful and serene and not nearly as crowded as those on the more popular Mount Constitution, which sits on the other side of the island. There are just a few open viewpoints, such as this one, but they do pack a punch. Beyond that, the forest scenery is just fantastic.

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"This house was a nice oasis on a beautiful island."

"We had the best time and will def be back!"

AED 1,442 total

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

"Perfect location for the city."

AED 2,712 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

"We had a great stay with our small family. A nice equipped kitchen for cooking and such a peaceful spot. "

"love love love the location, walk to Iceberg Point every day."

"Great stay for a small family. "

"My wife and i spent five nights here. It was quiet and cozy. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. "

"Cozy, clean and comfortable"

AED 1,627 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

"We absolutely loved it!"

"Our stay at the home on Lummi Island was nothing short of exceptional. Ellie was a wonderful communicative host. Looking forward to going back!"

"The place is beautiful, very comfortable and in a stunning location!"

"Great location and view. Home could use a little bit of love."

"Great place to relax and enjoy family"

"This was a great choice for our stay. A beach right across the street and plenty of activities nearby. House was well equipped and comfortable, would definitely recommend"

"This place is amazing! The host has all the local hook ups and anticipates your needs. Everything is well stocked and ready to use. Great place to stay on Orcas."

AED 2,673 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

"Cozy and easy walking to everything "

"We so enjoyed the beach house! We watched alpenglow on Mount Baker every evening around the fire pit. Kitchen was well stocked, and the children’s book selection was great!"

"The space was clean, and the layout was great! We loved the generous coffee bar, many kitchen appliances and amenities, woodsy yard, several fun board games for kids, and comfortable bedrooms. The location near Roche Harbor was lovely for us, and we really enjoyed wandering around the resort--the drive to Friday Harbor was easy and didn't take long either. Thanks for a great stay!"

"Cozy little place right off the alley with the downtown restaurant strip and the marina within reasonable walking distance!"

AED 1,483 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

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"Kayaking was great, house had a beautiful view. We loved the Island."

AED 2,498 total

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29 May - 30 May

"Perfect home for a relaxing stay. The view from the living room is story book."

AED 3,160 total

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

Traditional Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Beach View (No Pets) | Beach/ocean view

"We enjoyed the cabin and the view. It was clean and had everything we needed. Loved the location and proximity to the town and everything it had to offer. Would definitely consider coming back "

AED 1,092 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun