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02-221 Nami-an

Name: 02-221 Nami-an
Brand: Northwest Vacations
SKU: 02-221
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)

- Orcas Island

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Sleeps: 3

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*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. No children under the age of 12 years of age are allowed ***

When your tastes run to the contemporary, you’ll find this sophisticated Doe Bay cabin a jewel of design integrity (To learn about the architect's concept, go to www.archdaily/157449 - Nami an is the featured property!) Nami An has a distinctive minimal esthetic with Asian influences. This "cabin" on Doe Bay is a light-filled volume of space, created with the vision that every detail should be precise and harmonious.

The Asian theme begins when you remove your shoes and don slippers (thoughtfully provided) to tread lightly on the bamboo floors. Furnishings are sleek and contemporary; shoji screens take the place of swinging doors. Bathing is a special experience as well - you’ll step up to sink down into a deep Japanese soaking tub. One side of the shower is a glass wall with a view into a small fenced garden.There’s even an outdoor shower in this courtyard where you can feel completely part of the natural atmosphere.

The main level of the home encompasses the bathing room and powder room, a well-equipped kitchen with paperstone counters, the dining area, and a bedroom with a floating queen-size futon bed. Upstairs, there's an open loft with an additional queen futon bed; shoji screens are installed to provide visual privacy for those sleeping on this upper level. But do note that Nami An is intended for two or three adult guests to enjoy. (The sides of the stairway are open and not suitable for small children.)

Nami An has a beautiful waterfront outlook where nature abounds. Complete privacy is provided to the left of the home by a wooded area that attracts deer, eagles, and rabbits. The two neighboring homes to the right may be screened from view with the use of window shades and shoji screens.

Forward of the home, there is a cleared path that leads to a rocky outcrop at the shoreline. When the water recedes in low tide, you can clamber along the waterside and study the wide diversity of sea creatures left behind in the pockets of the rocks.

Nami An has a great location on the sunny southeastern tip of Orcas Island, within a short walk of Doe Bay Resort where there's a convenience store, a wonderful restaurant, and sauna (a day pass can be purchased at the Resort). It's a 15 minute drive to Olga and Moran State Park (super hiking!), about 30 minutes from Eastsound Village where there are lots of shops and dining, and a 45 minute drive from the Orcas Ferry Landing.

PLEASE NOTE that no children under the age of 12 years of age are allowed. Netflix is available through the Blue Ray DVD player. The Blue-Ray DVD player will recognize and play regular DVDs as well as CDs all through the stereo set up. The internet provider is "Doe Bay Internet User's Association" It provides a very quick and dependable connection. Also note there are 2 steps to the entrance of the home.

Travel Insurance – Unexpected Things Can Happen, We Highly Recommend You Purchase Travel Insurance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #08PROVO25

Amenities ↑↓

Accomodations

Queen Master Bedroom

Attractions

Library

Marina

Restaurants

Bedroom and Bathroom

Hair Dryer

Shower

Soaking Tub

Walk-in Shower

Entertainment

CD Player

DVD Player

Games

Netflix - Hulu - YouTube TV

Television

Essentials

Bed Linens

Extra Pillows & Blankets

Hair Dryer

Heating

Hot Water

Kitchen

Living Room

Parking

Private Entrance

Private Living Room

Towels

Wifi Internet

Wood Stove

Facility

Free Parking

Laundry

Guest Courtesies

Bathing Soap & Shower Gel

Laundry Detergent

Paper Products

Salt, Pepper, Dry Spices

Shampoo & Conditioner

Towels and Bed Linens Provided

Trash Bags

Home Notes

No Smoking Allowed

Pets Not Allowed

Home Safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Kitchen and Laundry

Coffee Grinder

Coffee Maker

Dishes & Silverware

Dryer

Full Sized Refrigerator with Freezer

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stainless Steel Appliances

Stove

Toaster

Utensils - Cookware - Bakeware

Washer and Dryer

Leisure

Antiquing

Beach Combing

Bird Watching

Boating

Horseback Riding

Photography

Scenic Drives

Shelling

Shopping

Sight Seeing

Walking

Whale Watching

Wildlife Viewing

Living Spaces

Wood Fireplace

Location

Near Ocean

Ocean Front

Ocean View

Rural

Water View

Waterfront

Other Charges

Booking Fee

Checkout Cleaning $225

Nonrefundable Damage Waiver $75

Outdoor

Deck/Patio

Golf

Grill

Outdoor Dining Table & Chairs

Outdoor Dining Table and Chairs

Outdoor Firepit

Patio

Patio or Balcony

Porch/Veranda

Propane BBQ

Peak Season

4 Night Minimum Peak

Quiet Season

3 Night Minimum Quiet

Shoulder Season

3 Night Minimum Shoulder

Sports

Cycling

Fishing

Fishing - Bay

Fishing - Freshwater

Fishing - Surf

Golf

Hiking

Sailing

Themes

Adventure

Away From It All

Family

Romantic

Tourist Attractions

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Secluded retreat

Vacation Date: August 18, 2024

"Booked for an anniversary trip to Orcas. House was ideal for two and the stunning view and privacy made it so we never wanted to leave the property, whether to read on the expansive deck, sit on rocks overlooking the water or sit in the soaking tub. Would definitely return.

Reviewed By: FT

Response from Northwest Vacations:
Thank you for staying we are happy you had a nice time on your anniversary trip to the island and please come and visit us again.

Zen in Covid Times

Vacation Date: December 1, 2020

Overall, we had a wonderful stay on the property. The home was thoughtful yet minimal, and had everything you could possibly need and a bit more.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Cool house

Vacation Date: September 1, 2020

We enjoyed our stay at the house! It was clean and in a good location. The property was as described.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

A great getaway

Vacation Date: August 1, 2020

We had a fantastic stay at this unique property. It was exactly as described, and exceptionally clean. The Japanese style bathroom is fantastic. Outside showers are a must! Waking up every day to see the view over the garden down to the water was a delight. Beds were comfortable for us. Close to the state park for hiking, swimming or boating on the lakes, and mountain biking the trails. Fantastic area and a true getaway.We saw an otter, seals, deer and a random peacock!

Reviewed By: matt

The perfect little getaway

Vacation Date: August 1, 2020

My wife and I were looking for a place in the San Juan islands to reset from being cooped up at home due to COVID-19. We came upon this charming small house and new instantly this is where we should go.

Once our two adult children saw where we were going, they asked to tag along. There went the "romantic" getaway. But it was perfect for our family to regroup.

Orcas is a great island. The house is a bit away from the bustle which was perfect for us. It is also on the water with great views.

We didn't want to leave. In fact, my wife turned to me as we were preparing for the ferry and asked,"could we buy this house?"

Reviewed By: Steven B.

Amazing stay in a beautiful house

Vacation Date: July 1, 2020

We had a great stay at Nami-an. The area is beautiful, and the house was immaculate and VERY clean. The Japanese shower was fantastic fun, and extremely relaxing. Fantastic views from the house of the sound - and a tiny little walk down to the water. We would spend our evenings sitting on the rocks, watching the seals play.

Reviewed By: matt w.

Recharge the Batteries Weekend

Vacation Date: October 1, 2019

Great relaxing vacation. The house has a wonderful view, very quiet neighbors, lots of sunshine and lots of deer in the yard. I recommend this vacation rental for a good relaxing time that will help everyone recharge their batteries.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Very unique Orcas house

Vacation Date: September 1, 2019

The house was beautiful with a very interesting layout. Hands down the best part of the house was the shower area, with the soaking tub and calming small outdoor area. We loved hanging out on the deck or in the living room just watching the water. Incredible views from the top level bedroom.

Things to note:
Sound definitely travels to every single inch of this house. If sharing with more than 1 person, be prepared for that!
Bring firewood if you want to use the fireplace.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Beautiful experience

Vacation Date: July 1, 2019

Run don't walk to this house. We recently spent four days at Nami-an and it couldn't have been better. The house is beautiful, peaceful and very comfortable. The views cannot be beat. The location in Doe Bay is quite remote so would recommend picking up groceries on your way in. The camping resort next door also has a delicious restaurant.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Beautiful contemporary home

Vacation Date: September 1, 2018

We stayed at Nami-An for 5 days. We loved the location and the house is beautiful. We had impeccable views and watching the deer and seals was lovely. The home is in need of some touch ups. The beds are uncomfortable and in need of new mattresses. There is a queen and a full size so if you are accustomed to a bigger bed, there will be adjustment. There are also missing screens in the upstairs loft which are intended to provide light filtration so the upstairs sleeping area is quite bright, we were unable to use it. There are other items on the property in need of repair but they did not effect our stay. The kitchen is well appointed and the home is very close to Doe Bay Resort which has an amazing restaurant and spa facilities as well as a small general store.

Reviewed By: Sarah S.

Magical Orcas Island Spa Retreat

Vacation Date: August 1, 2018

We just spent a peaceful, 5 days in " Nami-an" attending a workshop at Doe Bay. The setting was pristine as well as the house, with Asian soaking tub and immaculate bamboo floors. We slept in the loft and woke every morning to views of the sound. Ended our day sitting on the rocks watching the seals. Magical!

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Magical Orcas Island Spa Retreat

Vacation Date: August 1, 2018

Reviewed By: jeffress b h.

decent stay

Vacation Date: July 1, 2018

the beds were really uncomfortable and too small for adults, we also had issues with the tub and the actual booking experience wasnt great.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Great house, love Orcas Island

Vacation Date: June 1, 2018

We plan to return soon.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

We had a great trip!

Vacation Date: February 1, 2018

We had a wonderful time on Orcas and loved the house - it is very beautiful and open, with an incredible view. The power went out on Orcas due to a wind storm one day, but the wood burning stove kept very toasty! We cant wait to come back.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest - we are so pleased you chose to visit us in February at Nami-An. The fact is we are ready to serve no matter the time of year, and you discovered what is so cool about the Islands in winter. Big storms, gorgeous clear days, and a sense of being alive you rarely find on the mainland. We're glad you experienced it and welcome you back any time you want to return! Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Adrien L.

Paridise in Paridise

Vacation Date: August 1, 2017

The home is lovely and all that we expected. Other than close neighbor (I would extend the blocking panel about 6 feet), it is a wonderful place to relax, take in the long views and more. This is a special part of the island, quiet and peaceful. Doe Bay resort serves wonderful meals but you can cook here to you hearts delight...which we did, shellfish from buckbay! The only thing that would be good is a screen to cover the 8 foot opening...just in evening so the bugs don't come in with your lights on. Thanks and we will be back! PS, gas was out on grill, but one phone call and Erica was over to change...Thanks!

Reviewed By: Steven E.

Nami An Holiday

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

Nami An was beautiful and serene. The view is spectacular, especially from the cliffs in front of the house. The home is small - best suited for a couple or small family - but it's well equipped.

Nami An is on Doe Bay, which is about half an hour from Eastsound (groceries, restaurants, etc.).

One note: Currently (July 2017), there's construction going on next door. We heard it only on the day we left, but it was noisy. Prospective renters may want to check with the property managers as to the status.

Reviewed By: Bim and Cyndy O.

Nami An Holiday

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

Reviewed By: John O.

We saw whales!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

A couple of things were slightly misrepresented...
Access to the beach is difficult.
No television..not a huge deal for us but tennis fans would have been dissapointed to miss Wimbledon :)
Lovely setting slightly disturbed by construction next door

Manager's Response

I want to thank our guest for his review and for the relatively high ratings. Whenever we hear that a home has been misrepresented, even in minor ways, we look back at our website to see how we could be more descriptive to avoid this perception. In this case, the website does not describe the beach/water access as easy, or difficult. I would say that as water access goes in the San Juan Islands, the access in front of this home is relatively easy. However, it would not recommended for anyone with mobility challenges, as the access is over sloping rocks. The guest is correct that satellite television is not available in this home, but this is clearly and accurately described on our website. General Manager

Reviewed By: Theresa S.

Beautiful

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

The home is as described and very beautiful. Views are incredible and unobstructed. The home is very well equipped and maintained. Quiet neighborhood. Just wonderful. We'll be back. Water access is a scramble over boulders; great for tide-pooling, but not possible to put in a kayak.

Reviewed By: John and Patricia S.

An amazing getaway

Vacation Date: May 1, 2017

Very well-maintained place in a wonderfully remote location. VRBO/HomeAway made the logistics easy. Home was immaculate and nicely supplied. Hard to imagine improving on it.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

An amazing getaway

Vacation Date: May 1, 2017

Very well-maintained place in a wonderfully remote location. VRBO/HomeAway made the logistics easy. Home was immaculate and nicely supplied. Hard to imagine improving on it.

Reviewed By: Geoff F.

Great Getaway

Vacation Date: October 1, 2016

A stunning home in a quiet location was everything we were looking for in a getaway! There were heavy storms predicted and the management company called us to make sure we were OK with still going. We decided to go and hunker down with books, movies and wine! Sadly, we packed many DVD's and there was only a BluRay player. This was a pretty big set back as we really wanted to take this time to catch up on movies. Don't pack your CD's either. If you DO have BluRay's, then you are set with what seems to be a great audio system. The TV monitor is oddly placed, so you will have to move some furniture around to watch comfortably. Great pot bellied stove, view, soaking tub, beds, linens and so much more.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us in the Islands; particularly at this beautiful property! We appreciate your feedback and have taken steps to ensure a similar situation will not occur in the future. We hope you will choose to return to the Islands and give us an opportunity to exceed your expectations! Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Lovely spot on Orcas

Vacation Date: September 1, 2016

The house was clean, spacious and unique. Loved the view and seeing the deer in the yard each morning.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Nami An

Vacation Date: September 1, 2016

Unfortunately, when we arrived, the house had not been cleaned and really wasn't habitable. Kyle, the agent, arranged to have a woman partially clean the house so that we could at least sleep there, and take a shower in the morning. She finished cleaning the next day when we were out.
Aside from that, the house itself is beautiful, full of light, highly functional, and has a gorgeous view. It's perfectly situated on the lot. I can't say enough good things about the house. Really perfection itself.
Obviously, I cannot answer some of the below questions, because of the dirty condition
of the house when we arrived. However, it WAS rectified, and from then on, we had a lovely vacation.
We were also VERY unhappy with VRBO for charging us
a "travelers fee"($100)two days later, on top of the service charge that was already included in the
original price. We won't be using VRBO again until
they change this policy.

that was already included in the entire price.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your visit to the Islands and we appreciate your candid feedback. As soon as we were aware of the issue with the clean, we quickly worked to rectify it as you noted. And yes, the VRBO fees have become much higher than they were in the past. We recommend that guests go straight to our website to book to avoid these fees ENTIRELY; just search for Vacation Doorways of the San Juan Islands. We hope you will choose to visit us again in the near future! Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Paradise

Vacation Date: August 1, 2016

Clean and relaxing place to recharge, we enjoyed our stay vet much and the location is very nice and rural, their is a neighbor next door but we didn't mind. I am hopeful to return next year. It was really hard to leave the house to go sightseeing but we managed. Orcas island is as beautiful on top of the mountain as the Amalfi coast!

Reviewed By: Shawn T.

Great gifts come in small packages

Vacation Date: August 1, 2016

Small but wonderful house with Japanese inspired decor. Right up our alley!

Reviewed By: John S.

Nani – an

Vacation Date: August 1, 2016

Really great! Beautiful views - great architecture. Our only criticism would be the impracticability of the bathroom. The master bedroom always had to go downstairs to use it and the shower - although highly aesthetic - really wasn't functional.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest, Thank you for visiting the Islands and choosing to stay with us. We also appreciate your feedback here. Nami-An is a beautiful property but one with a certain modern aesthetic as you note. For many that will work great and it is indeed beautiful. For yourselves we understand you might have preferred something else. We sincerely hope you return and if you do, please contact us to help locate a property for you that will serve your needs a little better. Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Just perfection.

Vacation Date: July 1, 2016

Our stay at Nami-an was just as magical as it looked in the photos. Yes, there are neighbors close by, but the house is a work of art and the wall of glass framed spectacular and changing views throughout our trip. Depending on your plans, the house might be a little bit out of the way - it's a 30 minute or so drive to the main town (Eastsound) and a 45 minute trip to the ferry. There are fantastic things to do nearby, though we enjoyed meals at nearby Doe Bay Resort and Rosario Resort, and Moran State Park is a quick drive away. We did grocery shopping in Eastsound and enjoyed several meals at home on the grill, eating outside to the sound of the waves on our own private space. I never got bored of sitting on the deck or on the rocks by the water, watching the sky and the wildlife. What a wonderful retreat! Thanks for sharing it with us!

I would also add that the property management company was extremely helpful and responsive throughout our planning, during our stay, and after our stay. I really appreciated that too!

Reviewed By: Erin A.