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Turtleback Farm Inn

1981 Crow Valley Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

My husband and I happened on this treasure while we were on vacation. What a beautiful location, rooms are charming and clean; staff was extremely helpful the breakfast was full on; decor was very nice; Bill and Susan thought of everything for each room. We had beautiful views, setting is very tranquil, cows, sheep, chickens (at a distance!), deer, we... More

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CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

This bed and breakfast is the best my family and I have ever stayed at: excellent hospitality, clean rooms, quaint decor, delicious breakfast, delicious afternoon cookies! The owners were extremely helpful with anything you needed such as driving directions, restaurants, shops, what to do on the island, and allowing guests to walk around their farm meadow. Not to mention how... More

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seattle
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

The woman (Susan) who did all the work seemed overworked and a bit cranky. She checked us in and cooked and served breakfast which was not very good. Eggs overcooked, toasted muffin cold and dried up. We have traveled a lot and stayed in many B and B's. We thought this was the worst of any.

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2012

My girlfriend and I went for a short trip to Orcas and found turtleback inn on Google. It's a lovely little farm with cute, clean rooms. We stayed in the valley room which had a beautiful view of the farm valley below the farm house. It was really foggy in the valley in the morning which was a nice effect.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

The Inn is beautiful as is the land on which it is situated. Susan, the owner, was aloof and seemed disinterested in us as her guests, which detracted from our overall experience. The Inn is spotless and the rooms nicely set up, but they could use some updating in regards to the bedding and towels, which should have been retired... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012 via mobile

Upon our arrival Innkeeper Samantha greeted us at Turtleback Farms. She was very detailed in explaining about the Inn, helped us with dinner reservations and what to see and do in the area. Our room Valley View was very spacious with comfortable chairs and a sofa to relax and great light for reading. We enjoyed sitting out on our deck... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

I lucked out. This was one of the only rooms available on Orcas Island on the weekend I planned to propose to my fiance. We stayed in the Orchard House. We flew in on a float plane into West Sound from Seattle, and it is a short drive to the inn from the marina. I let the owners know I... More

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Valencia, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012 via mobile

The Turtleback Farm Inn has a great reputation which must be keeping it occupied. The location is beautiful however the inn needs to be updated starting with the mattresses, pillows, and towels which were way past an acceptable standard.

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new jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

A very well-run property. We stayed in the main farmhouse in a room at the front of the house. Breakfast was lovely. One morning we ate on the terrace and watched sheep grazing in the fields below. The inn is comfortably furnished, making us feel as if we were in a home. I especially appreciated the tasteful decor and the... More

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Bow, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012 via mobile

This is our third stay at the Turtleback Farm and over the past twenty it's remained as good as ever. The charming inkeepers, Bill and Susan, are gracious hosts. We've only stayed in the Meadow View and Valley View rooms in the original farmhouse, but I suspect all of the others are as comfortable as these. The breakfasts prepared by... More

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Additional Information about Turtleback Farm Inn

Address: 1981 Crow Valley Road, Orcas Island, WA 98245
Region: United States > Washington > San Juan Islands > Orcas Island
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 19 B&Bs / Inns in Orcas Island
Price range (per night): RM242 - 680
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on Orcas, the loveliest of the San Juan Islands, this landmark inn offers 80 acres of tranquil countryside with grazing sheep, crowing roosters, shimmering ponds and well-tended gardens. The restored "folk national" Farmhouse and newer Orchard House provide a haven for those anxious to experience the wide range of farm and island activities: gather fresh eggs, watch sheep shearing in the spring, go whale watching, sea kayaking, deep sea and fresh water fishing, birding, hiking. ... more   less 

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