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 SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 22% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: The Agency Seattle
Listing agent: Christopher Peacock.
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Data last updated 2026-09-17.