59% off (Sale price $189.00, Reg. Price $470.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Deer Harbor CottagesThere are only a few vacations that constitute “getting away from it all” better than escaping to an island. Puget Sound’s Orcas Island is the quintessential getaway from the hectic city life, and it’s the setting for Deer Harbor Cottages, which offers two types of accommodations not far from the water. For a sunset view choose the Sunset Suite and enjoy the cozy suite overlooking the Cayou valley, lagoon, and harbor, with fantastic views all around. But do not get fuller, two other cottages also boast stunning views of the area. Things to do: Go hiking, kayaking, bird watching, or whale watching. Keep an eye out for eagles, deer, and other fascinating wildlife.Orcas Island, Washington: Whale Watching and Hiking near Artsy HamletsNicknamed the “emerald isle” for its rolling hills covered in douglas firs, Orcas Island is the largest of Washington’s San Juan Islands. Its bays are filled with sea anemones, eel, and sunflower starfish—massive starfish that can have more than 20 arms. At Moran State Park, on the east side of the island, you can hike, bike, or ride horseback along more than 30 miles of wooded trails. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can climb the 2,400-foot Mount Constitution.Take a scenic drive to the island’s artsy Eastsound village. There’s no official mayor of this hamlet, though cows, sheep, and dogs have all held honorary office here in the past. The village is home to a number of art galleries and casual restaurants, as well as a Saturday farmers’ market with live music in the summer.
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