Best Cabin Camping near Lopez Island, WA

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We love that this cabin is available to you to book for your family, romantic, or friend getaway. This place has it all, including a hot tub for you to relax in after a day of exploring. With cozy beds and all the amenities you need, this is the perfect place to get away from it all. Enjoy your experience with them and leave a review!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so excited to have this partner on our platform. This cabin has been remodeled, so you get that rustic feel from the outside, and modern features on the inside. With a new BBQ, new appliances, covered porch, new beds, and a hot tub, this gem has it all. Book your next family vacation or romantic getaway and leave your review here. We know you'll love it.

Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're happy to have this large cabin available for bookings. Pack up the family and bring your swim suits, cause this property boasts a private hot tub. Fully stocked with everything you need, this cabin is the best place to relax and unwind. Enjoy your experience and then leave them a review!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. This cabin has it all, and we're so happy to welcome this partner to our platform. Pet friendly, full kitchen, hot tub, fireplace, you name it, this place has it. You're going to leave feeling so relaxed and rejuvenated. Check them out and leave your experience here!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have this cabin on our platform. Enjoy your coffee on the deck and take in the night sky from the hot tub at night. WiFi is available for those who need to get a little work done, although we would encourage you to unplug and relax. Book your stay with them today and leave them some love!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We want to extend a warm welcome to this partner, who is offering this large cabin to you and your family. This place has everything you need, so don't worry about packing anything extra for your trip. The only thing you need to bring is your bathing suit, so you can enjoy the private hot tub. Let's help them out and leave some reviews!!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. I can't believe how CUTE this cottage is. Drop your bags and head straight to your private hot tub. This is an ideal romantic getaway, and the cottage really has it all. We're so excited to have them on The Dyrt!

No hot tub

We stayed here for just under a week in June. Everything on the website looked impressive, clean and full of amenities. When we arrived, everything looked so run down and wasn't as described. For example, they advertise having a rock wall.. which is a hollowed plastic preschool-type structure not more than four foot tall, meant for very little kids. The playground itself is very run down and all of the plastic is sun bleached. The indoor pool and hot tub are nice features - except for the fact that the tub has an odd tile arrangement (see pictures) and that both the pool and hot tub close at 6pm! Super early and such a disappointment for the kids. The jumping pillow isn't fully inflated and was very dirty. I also noticed that one particular staff member persistently drove his golf cart around the grounds over and over all day and into the evening, stopping frequently to talk to everyone..being friendly is one thing, but this came across more like micromanaging campers, asking questions about when they were leaving and reminding them to not leave welcome mats where they might touch the grass. It just really took away from the vacay vibe and honestly annoyed me. The kids did love the rental recumbent bikes!

Convenient facility for exploring north coast and north Olympic Park areas. Excellent store, game room with ping-pong and pool table; good laundry. Pool was OK but hot tub out of commission. 😔

Ashley here with The Dyrt. This adorable family cottage needed a warm welcome to our platform. I love the thoughtful touches to this listing. Enjoy this fully equipped cottage and leave your list at home. It has everything you need. Step out your front door and hop into your hot tub! Book your stay and leave a review for them here!

Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this host, who is offering this large lodge that accommodates up to 26 guests!! This is perfect for a family reunion or retreat. This lodge has it all, so don't sweat the small stuff. The only thing you need to remember to do is leave a review after you enjoy your stay! oh, and your bathing suit for the HOT TUB!

Campground review: 5 out of 5 stars

As a Ranger on the Dyrt, I sometimes receive compensation for reviews like this one.

The Oostema Farmstead Inn is a pretty unique campground.  It is located on a working farm. There were chickens, cows, calves, a heron (I think it was nesting near the driveway), a raspberry field, a garden and even a cat wandering around.  If you are looking for a fun farm-style getaway, this is it.

I spoke with the camp host, Lisa, who told me I could explore the Raspberry Fields and the Barn where the calves were.  I did see signs that you needed permission, so bear that in mind when you go.

The campsites themselves are essentially located behind the Farm house, and we were able to set up wherever we wanted.  I chose a spot by two trees and Lisa brought over a picnic table for me.  Since the sites are in the backyard, and you can choose where to set up, you do see other campers.  They also allow RVs.

They also have a cabin you can rent, and they were kind enough to let me poke around and take a few pictures.  They have a port-a-potty, which was very clean, and a sink with soap and drinking water.  No showers, though they did mention the idea of setting up a cold shower.  There is a hot tub on premises, but it is not for campers to use.  They have a fire pit with wood available, which was perfect for us.

The Oostema Farmstead Inn Campground is located close to Lynden, just a 5 minute drive from downtown.  Because it is situated off the main road, while you could see cars in the distance (Lynden is a bit flat), they were not disturbing the quiet of the farm.  There is not hiking within walking distance, but there are some parks and a river nearby you can drive to.

When I booked the Campground, Lisa was very responsive to the questions I had about bringing extra vehicles and very accommodating.  She gave good directions to get to the campground, as GPS doesn’t quite get you there.  They put a sign up on the road where GPS directs you, and it is a little small but visible, at least during the day.  When you get to the end of the driveway, there is a sign for the “tiny house”, I chose to ignore those directions, and continue around the house – which it turned out, was the right decision.

All in all, this was a delightful stay and I would recommend checking it out!

Product Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

As a Ranger for the Dyrt, from time to time I get to test products. At the Oostema Farmstead Inn, I tested the Ice Mule Cooler Pro.

What I loved about camping with my Ice Mule Cooler.

The Ice Mule Cooler Pro is a backpack cooler.  Which meant, when I was walking from my car to my campsite, and over to the fire pit, instead of lugging a bulky cooler around, I just swung this one on to my shoulders, and off I went.

 I also decided to put this cooler to the test.  Several hours before camping, I filled the cooler with ice and all things that needed to be kept cool.  Then I left it in the car, parked in the hot sun.  When I arrived at the campground, I opened the cooler to see that the ice hadn’t even really begun to melt.  By the next day, leaving it out, there was still a lot of ice.  This cooler really works.

I also like the fact that you can roll it down, so you can compact it and it has an air valve to vent out the air.

Some details on the one I have: It can carry 23 liters, the site says it can hold up to 18 cans plus ice, and it weighs 3.2 pounds.  It is insulated and they have MuleskinET for the exterior fabric and MuleSkinEV for in the interior layer.

Now that I have an Ice Mule Cooler, I won’t be going back to those bulky standard coolers.

Deception Pass is one of our favorite campgrounds in WA having lots of coastal access and a trail system along the water which takes you to The Bridge as well as other lookout points on Anacortes island.

At different times of the year you can fish the shoreline for Searun Cutthroat and/or Salmon.

It has to be one of the most beautiful locations in WA with views of Lopez Island and a number of small islands.

Tenting at this KOA we found some bright moments along with a few sour notes. I like to be positive, so I’ll start with the plus list.

Bright Moments:

The staff and one of the owners (male) are all super friendly. There is a pool and a hot tub—although anyone under 18 isn’t allowed to use the latter. There are two dishwashing sinks, which is handy. There is also laundry, showers, a nice little outdoor recreation area, and a family friendly game room along with the typical, convenience camp store. There were some activities on the weekend, which is always great for establishing community. The facilIities are all very clean. The game room really was a very nice touch and nicely done.

Sour Notes:

The campsItes were really crammed. The corner of our tent was only 4 ft from our neighbor.

The road noise!!--I mean we were practically shouting to be heard over it, and it NEVER stops…ever, not even to sleep. Some sites are likely quieter being further from the road. I uploaded a video. The birds were really close and should be loud. If you can’t hear them, then turn your volume up! On a positive note, the road noise almost covered up our neighbors who were shouting until 11. We‘ve never been so tired; our kids were a mess.

The bathhouse only had 3 showers for the whole, large campground--and they were super tiny. There were frequently lines. The access to toilet stalls and showers, etc is super tiny. There is no way there could be handicapped access unless there is another office bathroom available somewhere that is hidden from the public. I would give 3 stars if it weren’t for this

There is only one bathroom anywhere on the property, and it closes for one full hour for cleaning. Gotta go? Hold It please.

Finally, I found one issue to be particularly frustrating because I believe in honesty and transparency. This KOA goes through great lengths to advertise free WIFI. It was only after registration and payment that we learned only 2 devices can be connected. Electronic access these days are so frequently device specific. With a family of 5, sharing wasn’t an option. The funny thing was that we didn’t even care if only 2 people used it at a time…but we needed to be be able to exchange devices. I nicely asked the woman owner about thIs, and she was immedIately hostile and defensIve. I got the impression that she is approached about this issue all the time. I suggested at least making this information available so that people can plan accordingly—all she had to say in reply was that “we said we offered free WiFi, not unlimited WiFi.” She was shockingly rude. After this encounter she gave me a smug and rude smile whenever she saw me, and I really felt rather uncomfortable staying there. Which is a shame, because her husband was so, so nice, and cares so much about the property. So for the record: there is only WiFi, free or otherwise, for 2 devices. Further access codes cannot be purchased either. This owners sheer rudeness also contributes to the 2 star rating. Had she been friendly and if there were ADA bathrooms, then I would bump up to a 3-star rating.

I forgot to take the usual number of campground pics that I like to share, in part because it was crowded, and in part because I was pretty tired. There is so much to do in the area. We enjoyed Olympic, and a whale watch tour with Island Adventures. They brought us up to Minke whales, Orca and a Humpback all in one night!

Hello and welcome to my review on Lopez farm cottages and tent camping. My name is Aaron Wakefield. I am a new member to theDyrt community. When I say it is my extreme privilege and honor to give a five star review on this campground, you better believe if there were more stars I would give them. That being said, I hope you all like to read because this is going to be a bit of a lengthy review. I only say that because I’ve been known to have the gift of gab.

I have already done a short video on the specific area that I am camping at within this campground. I hope you will like it and that it will provide some information for any of you that should come up this way and decide to camp here.

I am camping at tent site 11. This is one of their drive in sites that will accommodate your vehicle next to your campsite. There are three of these sites in my area. They are very clean, they’re organized and plenty spacious for your tent camping needs.

I have met two people here and spoken to three that work and run this campground. This morning I met John the owner. He is a very kind man. He works very hard at making this place outstanding for his visitors. I have spoken with Cathie his wife and she is also a very kind and hardworking person. Any questions that I have asked have been answered with no details missed or left out. In many instances, I have been given suggestions and resources that will also accommodate my stay here.

Lopez farm cottages and tent camping is exactly that. There are cottages to be rented, nests, which are something between a cottage and a tent. Then you have your tent sites. Some of these sites you can park and walk in, others you can backpack in while even others like mine you can drive to your site with your vehicle and have your vehicle right there. I don’t know, but this is quite a great selection in the area of camping and just getting out. I have also met Triana. This wonderful lady has the task of keeping the bathroom and the general area of all these campsites cleaned up and ready for their next guests. Again, I have created a short video that shows this campsite two others and the building that they share. This building I am informed is only two years old. So John is doing a lot to accommodate his guests. It’s more than I have seen in any place for just camping.

Thanks for being patient and reading this very wordy review. I hope in someway you found it informative and that it will provide some information to you should you decide to come and stay here on your next visit in the Pacific Northwest.

Just remember, if you come to Lopez Island, make your stay here a wonderful one by visiting Lopez farm cottages and tent camping on Lopez Island of the San Juan Islands in Washington state.

Aaron Wakefield theDyrt -

Was rented for a rustic wedding. Has industrial kitchen. Amazing views. Impressive outdoor fireplace. Lots of bunk space in cabins. Area for tents. Newer cabins were very nice. Older cabins were institutional and smelly.

We stayed in a cabin at Quarry Pond. The cabin was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Bathrooms were great and even have showers. Close to the beach and tons of hiking trails. My kids did not want to leave!