Located in Vashon Island, this cottage is a 1-minute drive from Palouse Winery and 7 minutes from Vashon Center for the Arts. .This cottage is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from T-Mobile Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Lumen Field.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Vashon Pizza - 5 min drive
QED Coffee - 54 min drive
Snapdragon - 5 min drive
Endolyne Joe's - 38 min drive
Frank’s - 41 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry.
Enjoy peace and quiet at the Cottage at Useful Bear Farm. Vashon Island has lots to offer year-round: beaches, hiking, biking and bird-watching. Conveniently located near the north-end ferry and close to town where there are wonderful shops and restaurants. The cottage has full kitchen, bathroom and living/dining room on the first floor. Upstairs is a large sleeping loft with queen bed separated by a divider and a trundle bed and sleeper sofa. A portion of the proceeds from the cottage go to local housing programs.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charming Vashon Island Cottage - Just 3 minutes from the ferry. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great cottage for our family trip and first time on Vashon Island. Peaceful setting with comfy beds and easy access to the north ferry and downtown Vashon. Debra was great with all the info and amenities we needed.
Ryan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
Nov 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a cozy, comfortable cottage and well furnished. A very quiet & private location close to town, shopping & restaurants. The owners were very friendly and we would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We truly enjoyed our stay at this charming and cozy cottage. The owners were friendly and made us feel welcomed.
Vanessa
Verified
10/10 Excellent
andrew
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was charming. The kid enjoyed checking out the small farm on the property (hello chickens!) and picking wild blackberries.
We had a very nice stay here. Loved the fresh eggs and flowers upon arrival. The sitting room upstairs with sky lights was great in the afternoon. Slept well under the layers of quilts provided. Highly recommend this cottage.
Everything about the stay was excellent. It's a great little place if you want some time on the island. Very clean, close to town and the north end ferry, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Absolutely recommend it.
Comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully stocked. Great location and easy to get to. Hosts were perfect, available but unobtrusive. Would definitely stay here again.
It has a charming, cozy atmosphere and a sense of connection to the surrounding landscape. My favorite part is the motion sensor lights on the staircase.
Stephanie J.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Juli
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, the host was very friendly. Easy to get to and find. The plums they left out for us from their farm were the best I’ve ever had. Would stay here again and recommend to others.