Rockhood
$1,990,000List price
17 bed · 16.5 bath · 8,084 sq ft
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178 Fossil Bay Drive · Orcas Island, WA 98245

Source: NWMLS · The Agency Seattle · Christopher Peacock #NWM2475226

About this home

Bartwood Lodge presents a rare Orcas Island waterfront opportunity with sweeping panoramic views and exceptional development potential. Located on the quiet North Shore in the residential Bartwood neighborhood, this unique property offers flexibility for a single or multi-family estate, condo remodel for resale, apartment renovation for long-term income, or immediate use as employee housing. The property features two separate buildings. The main three-story lodge includes 15 guest rooms with private baths, plus a top-floor one-bedroom apartment with kitchen. A second building provides a spacious common living and dining area with large kitchen—ideal for gatherings or shared use. Installed Rock Island Fiber-Optic internet. Enjoy 180° vistas stretching north to the Canadian Coastal Range, east to Mount Baker, and west to stunning summer sunsets. A large waterfront deck leads to the community dock, beach, and boat ramp. Additional amenities include parking for 40+ vehicles and access to a HOA tennis, pickleball, and basketball court. Centrally located near the Orcas Island Airport, marina, and Eastsound Village shops and dining, Bartwood Lodge offers an exceptional combination of waterfront living, convenience, and income or redevelopment potential.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
3+ stories
Year built
1975
Lot size
38,332 sq ft (0.88 acres)
County
San Juan
MLS #
NWM2475226

Interior

Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
3 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Drought Resistant Landscape, Paved
Topography
Level
View
Bay, Mountains, Ocean, Sea, Sound, Strait
Waterfront
Yes

Parking

Parking features
Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Community
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Eastsound
Community features
Athletic Court, Boat Launch, CCRs
HOA dues
$2,267/half-year
Property tax
$1,267 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Feb 2, 2026
Days on market
230
Price per sq ft
$246
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Orcas Island

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Orcas Island High School
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Listing provided courtesy of: The Agency Seattle

Listing agent: Christopher Peacock.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.