Kangaroo House B&B  | San Juan County |  | Eastsound |  |
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Address http://www.kangaroohouse.com 1459 North Beach Road Eastsound, WA 98245 (888) 371-2175 |
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From the ferry landing, follow Horseshoe Highway to Eastsound. Take a left on North Beach Road in the center of town and head north. The B&B is about a mile ahead on your left.
Description:
Built in 1907, the Kangaroo House Bed and Breakfast is the oldest, continuously operating Bed and Breakfast on Orcas Island. Owners Jill and Charles get a kick out of relating how the B&B got its name. In the 1930s, the home was purchased by Captain Harold Ferris, a steamship captain who’d brought a little kangaroo from Australia with him named Josie. The Allens have maintained the kangaroo theme by decorating the house with an abundance of kangaroo paraphernalia.
The Kangaroo House is a cozy relaxed place with big Craftsman style furniture that makes you want to curl up by the stone fireplace. Helen and Peter, who’s a native Australian, provide a homey atmosphere and will often entertain guests with tales from their 28 years working for the National Park Service. The Allens have taken into consideration many kinds of guests, from those couples on a romantic getaway to families who need to keep children entertained. As a result, there seems to be something nice for everyone.
A little room with games, puzzles, and books -- from Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare—offers entertainment for families and groups, while the secluded garden hot tub provides private relaxation. A helpful notebook provides menus for local restaurants and includes a section for guest comments, which can be helpful. Some children have provided extremely honest critiques of the food around town.
Two suites and three rooms, all with private baths, offer a range of rates and configurations for parties of different sizes. The rates are reasonable and Helen, who’s won awards for her breakfasts in B&B cooking contests, provides a hearty meal to start the day.
Written By: Diana Wurn
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Kid Friendly
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Breakfast
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Smoke-free
Comments
Hi,I'm writtng from Australia and couldnt help to notice the name.I grew up in Bellingham and am now a per. res. of Australia.I am planning a trip to visit family next july.We are thinking of coming to stay for a night. 3-4 adults and 5 children.ages, 16, 14, 9, 3, and 5 months (by then) please let us know rates and if you are able to take that many guests.I am also a B
- Christina Holmes on Sat, June 24, 2006
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