The Secret Garden at Once In A Blue Moon Farm
Farm stay in Eastsound, Washington
- 2 guests
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.105 reviews
Hosted by Sleeping Sea
- Superhost
- 8 years hosting
Listing highlights
On Orcas Island's sunny west side
About a 5-min walk to Turtleback Mountain Preserve, with the ferry landing just two miles away
Working farm since the 1880s
A 35-acre working farm with orchards, ponds, and free-ranging geese, ducks, alpacas, and goats
A place guests call magical
Many guests describe the property as magical and peaceful, with the animals as a daily highlight
Looking for a real farm stay in the San Juans? Come to our Secret Garden room and experience life at Once In A Blue Moon Farm, an Orcas Island landmark since 1997. Enjoy 35 acres of farm animals grazing, fruit orchards, forest, streams and ponds, gardens, and home to an abundance of wildlife.
The space
The Secret Garden is an our smallest suite comfortable for a couple. The room features a queen bed, a compact sleeping loft, mini fridge, private bathroom and outside table and chairs. This is a tiny house style accommodation intended for quiet guests who seek a farm stay experience.
Queen bed on ground level.
The loft bed is an accessary sleeping area that is best suited to a child or young adult (double size mattress). For adults needing two beds: the loft is small and may not be comfortable for you. Requires climbing a ladder.
**If you rent this space as two single adults, you are aware of the size limitation of this room.
275 SF. No cooking amenities. Sorry, we do not allow "camping gear" such as a portable stove, grill or food cooler in this room.
Parking is in a separate area on the farm. You should be comfortable with transferring your luggage along a farm walkway. (3-5min). Not recommended for those with mobility issues or who are inconvenienced by the distance.
Guest access
**Avian Flu biosecurity precautions: visitors must wear "farm only" shoes on the property. We have as selection of crocs for you to use. This is ESSENTIAL to protect our flock.
Guests are welcome to walk around non-fenced areas and in the orchard. Please adhere to signage. Children must be supervised by an adult.
There is a communal picnic area with fire pit and charcoal grill.
Guided tours are subject to availability. We do our best to accommodate tour requests, but our time is extremely limited during the busy summer season.
Other things to note
This is a working farm and your common sense is greatly appreciated! There are noises and smells commonly found on farms. Plus we are working on projects, running machinery…. And well… operating the farm.
The fun:
We grow specialty fruits and raise lots of birds for eggs. You can find our fruit and eggs at restaurants and markets on the island as well as some of the finest restaurants in Seattle. Or better yet get it directly from us during your stay on the farm. Fresh chicken, duck, and goose eggs available most of the year. Fruit usually begins the month of July, starting with peaches and plums, moving on to figs, apples, pears, quince and more!
We have lots of animals on the farm, including one of the friendliest pups, our herding and livestock guardian dog Audrey Hepburn. She loves everyone and won’t deny any belly rubs. The geese and ducks free range throughout the farm.
The serious:
Thank you for your commitment to sustainable tourism. We encourage our guests to practice "leave no trace" principles out of respect for the island, the people and the environment.
As on any real farm, you may encounter dirt, uneven terrain, stuff, rocks, bird poop, squawks and the like...
This is a farm stay. Lodging here will be most enjoyable if you have a sincere interest in farm life. Don't book if you are not prepared to be on a rural property and if this applies...you are coming to the island for a wedding which will be your prime pre-occupation. The farm may not be the best choice.
Drought is a serious problem in the islands. We rely on a water storage tank because our well does not produce enough in the summer. Please help by conserving water.
Our farm is gated and fenced to help keep our animals in and curious deer and other non-farm animals out. Gates should always remain closed.
The space
The Secret Garden is an our smallest suite comfortable for a couple. The room features a queen bed, a compact sleeping loft, mini fridge, private bathroom and outside table and chairs. This is a tiny house style accommodation intended for quiet guests who seek a farm stay experience.
Queen bed on ground level.
The loft bed is an accessary sleeping area that is best suited to a child or young adult (double size mattress). For adults needing two beds: the loft is small and may not be comfortable for you. Requires climbing a ladder.
**If you rent this space as two single adults, you are aware of the size limitation of this room.
275 SF. No cooking amenities. Sorry, we do not allow "camping gear" such as a portable stove, grill or food cooler in this room.
Parking is in a separate area on the farm. You should be comfortable with transferring your luggage along a farm walkway. (3-5min). Not recommended for those with mobility issues or who are inconvenienced by the distance.
Guest access
**Avian Flu biosecurity precautions: visitors must wear "farm only" shoes on the property. We have as selection of crocs for you to use. This is ESSENTIAL to protect our flock.
Guests are welcome to walk around non-fenced areas and in the orchard. Please adhere to signage. Children must be supervised by an adult.
There is a communal picnic area with fire pit and charcoal grill.
Guided tours are subject to availability. We do our best to accommodate tour requests, but our time is extremely limited during the busy summer season.
Other things to note
This is a working farm and your common sense is greatly appreciated! There are noises and smells commonly found on farms. Plus we are working on projects, running machinery…. And well… operating the farm.
The fun:
We grow specialty fruits and raise lots of birds for eggs. You can find our fruit and eggs at restaurants and markets on the island as well as some of the finest restaurants in Seattle. Or better yet get it directly from us during your stay on the farm. Fresh chicken, duck, and goose eggs available most of the year. Fruit usually begins the month of July, starting with peaches and plums, moving on to figs, apples, pears, quince and more!
We have lots of animals on the farm, including one of the friendliest pups, our herding and livestock guardian dog Audrey Hepburn. She loves everyone and won’t deny any belly rubs. The geese and ducks free range throughout the farm.
The serious:
Thank you for your commitment to sustainable tourism. We encourage our guests to practice "leave no trace" principles out of respect for the island, the people and the environment.
As on any real farm, you may encounter dirt, uneven terrain, stuff, rocks, bird poop, squawks and the like...
This is a farm stay. Lodging here will be most enjoyable if you have a sincere interest in farm life. Don't book if you are not prepared to be on a rural property and if this applies...you are coming to the island for a wedding which will be your prime pre-occupation. The farm may not be the best choice.
Drought is a serious problem in the islands. We rely on a water storage tank because our well does not produce enough in the summer. Please help by conserving water.
Our farm is gated and fenced to help keep our animals in and curious deer and other non-farm animals out. Gates should always remain closed.
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Courtyard view
Garden view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Central air conditioning
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Eastsound, Washington, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Located on the west side of the island on the private and sunny south western slopes of Mt. Woolard. Just two miles from the ferry landing, one mile from Westsound and only a 10 minute drive to Eastsound. An early island homestead, the farm has grown food and raised animals since the 1880’s.
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Lives in Orcas, Washington
We are a family business located on Orcas Island, WA. We look forward to hosting you at our farm or beach house.
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