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Spring Leads to Summer: Plan Your Vacation to Orcas Island Now!

The Huffington Post Gives Orcas Island a Glowing Review Whilst googling about the grand ol’ internet, we here at Orcas Ohana Vacation Rental came across this well-written, well-photographed little article from Huffington Post’s Monica Bennett.  In this article she goes over some of the well-known marvels of Orcas Island that we’re sure will confirm your More >

Orcas Island :: San Juan Islands :: A Couple of Eagle Owls

Orcas Island Vacation Rental :: Notable Note :: Turn Island

In the Orcas Ohana Backyard: Another Piece of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge We’ve been all over the google map here lately discussing the various nature mysteries and hotspots of the San Juan Islands, and today shall be no different: Turn Island coming at ya! Together with Matia Island, Turn Island is one More >

Orcas Ohana Vacation Rental :: San Juan Islands :: Patos Island Lighthouse

Orcas Island Vacation Rental :: The San Juan Surroundings :: Patos the Great

Orcas Island Vacation Rental presents Patos Island, Home of the Greatest Lighthouse in Northern San Juan   We’ve had a fun time discussing thevarious islands (Sucia, Matia, Jones, and Clark) surrounding your favorite Orcas Island Vacation Rental (Orcas Ohana!), but now it’s time to get down and get serious with it. Patos Island, which since More >

Orcas Ohana Vacation Rental :: San Juan Islands :: Battle of Lake Erie

San Juan Islands :: Orcas Island Vacation Rental :: Notable Note of the Week :: Clark Island

San Juan Islands :: Orcas Island Vacation Rental :: Notable Note of the Week Have you ever heard of Clark Island? You haven’t? Well, and for good reason–Clark Island, located a short boat ride (1.75 miles) away from Orcas Island, is one the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets. The government, or something out there, has been More >

Orcas Ohana :: San Juan Islands Vacation Rental

Orcas Ohana Vacation Rental: The Island’s Winter Events

Winter Events on Orcas Island? Oh yeah, I’m gonna get me some of that!   Orcas Island and its central town Eastsound are famous for their eclectic flavor, so you can bet the local population won’t be simply hibernating through these lovely Northwest winter months–although actually hibernating would be an awesome form of eclecticism, don’t you More >

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San Juan Islands :: Vacation Rental :: Notable Note of the Week :: Matia Island

Think “Vacation Rental” then “San Juan Islands” then “Orcas Island” then “Orcas Ohana” and finally……… Matia Island State Park! Ok, so you don’t have to think about a vacation rental, San Juan Islands or Orcas Island when you know about our peaceful Orcas Ohana palace, but sometimes it’s good to just logic-train things out there, More >

Foggy Forest :: Sucia Island :: Orcas Ohana

San Juan Islands :: Vacation Rental :: Notable Note of the Week :: Sucia Island

So you are coming to the San Juan Islands to stay in your peaceful palace on Orcas Island…. But to your surprise, instead of dreaming of Orcas Island and planning your future with it, you can’t seem to get another island out of your mind. It’s driving you crazy, so mysterious, so green. It’s a More >

San Juan Islands Orcas Ohana Ferry

Hello Madam Orcas Ohana–Meet my friend, Mr. San Juan Islands!

Getting Off Orcas Island to Explore the San Juan Islands   Last week, we mentioned some of the great places to visit and explore on Orcas Island with a convenient map to show you the way. But what if you’ve had your fill of Orcas Island’s eclectic locals and beautiful nature and you want to More >

Orcas Ohana and Eastsound

Come see why Eastsound, WA, the lovely town just a step outside our Orcas Ohana vacation rental home, is one of Western America’s top 10 dream towns! Eastsound is the place to be if you are looking for a great tourist location without that obvious touristy feel and Orcas Ohana is the place to stay More >

Orcas Island Activities: Standup Paddling

Standup Paddling around Orcas Island? What’s that?   Get outta here! Natural beauty, exercise and relaxation all in one activity?! Count me in! Explore a little deeper all that the San Juan Islands have to offer with standup paddling, one of the fastest growing water sports in the world and one of the easiest ways More >