We were two couples traveling together so we got side-by-side yurts. What a wonderful experience, we fished with porpoise swirling around the boat! We watched a school of salmon swim by from our deck. So many wonderful memories, can't even list them all! The yurts were very comfortable and the hosts were wonderful! more

We're going back!!! This is the vacation of a lifetime. We fished from a small boat provided by our host, Dennis and Susan. Breathtaking views and an abundance of wildlife. The yurts were fullly equipted with stove, heating, dishes, and everything we needed. I fed a bluejay from my hand while watching sea lions and sea otters swim by. The... more

Dennis picked us up in Seward and taxied us out to the yurts. Talk about breathtaking! Right when we arrived, there was a sea lion in the bay swimming around. Later that evening, we saw star fish, jelly fish and a sea otter near the island. The next day, we went on a four-hour kayaking trip. The kayaks were a... more

Really struggling with writing this review. It was sooo good, almost don't want to share. Stayed in "Yurts" at Orca Island. What a wonderful time, wife and 3 teenage kids. Lots exploring and activities (Kayaking). From the decks at the Yurts, we saw Seals, Bald Eagles, Porpoises. The day prior with took a 6 hour tour on Renown Tours...just as... more

Our stay in the yurt on Orca Island was great! The owners make a big effort to keep everything up and provide a comfortable and pleasant stay. As the other reviewer notes, you don't have much area to explore as the island is pretty much a small rock. But, the sounds of the water and the views are phenomenal. I... more

We had booked this accommodation for its novelty value - ie staying in a yurt on an island. We had hoped to walk but you need to realise you can't as the island isn't much more than a rock! Having said that we had a great time just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. The kayak hire is based on an... more