Why Would You Live On Orcas Island?

After living in California most of our lives, people ask us all the time, why would you move to Washington, why would you move to an island? Why orcas island? With this video my hope is to show our friends and family why we moved here....and that we are not as crazy as they think?

[@donnybeilner7585]

And now I want to live there too.

[@OarsmanPower]

I know why you live there. Just finished nearly a week near Rosario. It was mesmerizing and we were content staring out into Cascade Bay and East Sound for hours on end. My body returned to Ohio today but I believe part of my soul connected with and stayed on Orcas Island. I am envious of your home and congratulate you on making your dream come true with smart decisions and honest work. Anyone and everyone can have it with the right mindset. God Bless 🇺🇸

[@WilliamBrinkley45]

Beautiful view from your living room!!

[@alaskin916]

We are sold. My boyfriend and I will see you on October 12.

[@caseypaul9352]

Me and my wife went there for our honeymoon in December 2017. We loved it so much!!! Can't wait to go back! We loved the delicious cod at madrona in eastsound

[@victoriagomez8196]

You are a blessed man, thanks for sharing your beautiful life

[@Colstonewall]

DAMN! 1:07 Not that is a view!! beautiful

[@jimmassingale1512]

Very nice video; thanks for sharing. Orcas island is a very special place. I just got back from camping at Moran State Park.

[@debrabelisle1391]

Just Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing

[@GUILLERMO61]

I really enjoyed your video. You have a wonderful life there. Question though, if one is not retired, what working people do for a living on the island. Cheers

[@chrisponton4233]

Wow! Grew up in Vermont. Now live in Vero Bch. Florida. I thought I'd lived in some beautiful country. Boy was I wrong! Your Island is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@RyanCunningham12]

Very good video, I really want to live there now, seems like a nice place!

[@objetty11]

I lived there in the late 70's- the 80's if you know the Doty's in Eastsound tell them Tom from Ocean Beach Calif say's Aloha

[@jimmckinnon7148]

Just saw Velma and Dick Doty around Christmas. Very nice people.

[@objetty11]

@@jimmckinnon7148 Hey Jim, nice to hear from you !, And a Very Happy New year to you and yours. When you see any of the Doty family please send them my regards hope they are all well and thriving....Mahalo and Aloha to you,,,,Thomas

[@jsmith317]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@monjiaitaly]

you had me at the boat dock coming in. :) I have a friend who lives there.

[@jonpirovsky]

What a beautiful place!

[@idac7549]

Grew up there until late 70s. Can’t afford to live there now :-( but I would in a heartbeat, or Anacortes) Thanks for the video!

[@irmacruz7771]

👍🏻👍🏻beautiful!!

[@buildingcristaltowers8541]

Orcas Island is so peaceful and beautiful. I think it would be a good Idea to make some kind of resort for veterans who suffer from PTSD.

[@lovenpeace271]

Love your video and envy your house :)

[@thehighwayman78]

Looks fantastic!

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

My god this has been my dream since I was 7.. I use to spend summer weeks on Orcas island as a child. I had to leave the state 7 years ago to make a name for myself as a painter and artist in a cheaper area, now that I make over 60 grand a year as an artist the cost of living has raised so much I can't move back. My entire family still lives out there including parents. Some day I hope i get my art income up above hundred grand a year and maybe then i can afford to get a cabin on Orcas.

[@javonniebuck783]

You can afford a good home out there with that income you just need good credit.

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

@@javonniebuck783 Not unless you make over 100k a year. The land alone out there is about a quarter million for a lot, I could afford the payments on the land but a house on land out there is between 500k and a million. Thats not affordable for an average middle class income.

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

@@javonniebuck783 There isnt a single home out there for below 500k on sale. With utilities thats around 3000 a month.

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

@@javonniebuck783 This is a tiny little house and look how expensive it is. Ridiculous. Especially considering there isnt much employment out there. My guess is the real estate is so high because all of the rich people buying up second homes. www.redfin.com/WA/Eastsound/22-Eastsound-Shores-Rd-98245/home/22912619

[@latinogott]

It's so peaceful :)

[@sadieh487]

this is the most wholesome video I’ve ever seen I want to go here now

[@nottthereyet4872]

We stayed for a week on Orcas Island a few years ago - and to this day - with all of our other travels - we cannot forget the amazing memory of that trip and our visit with the islanders. Please always be as kind and welcoming to those of us who are not as fortunate (yet) to live there ~ But who appreciate the beauty, serenity, and the magical adventure that is Orcas Island. Dreaming of our return in retirement . . . soon . . . Thank you for sharing this video with us!

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

Beautiful!!!!

[@kozkozdrilo2046]

Amazing :)

[@railroad9000]

Very nice presentation.

[@jamestravis1037]

Thank you for uploading such a great video. I have always wanted to visit Orcas Island and now I most definitey will. Glad to see that you are enjoying life...Thats what its all about! All the best!

[@steverush5392]

nice job buddy

[@chrissiemullan5679]

Wow!

[@clearwaterguy5342]

After living in Florida for all these years I would move there in a heart beat!

[@Skyline7760]

❤❤❤

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

Orcas has been and will be a great Island to live.

[@NickYourHomeLoanFriendKrehnke]

thank you for sharing a slice of your life :-)

[@pnwlady]

Nice video. When he said the first thing to do on the island was watching float planes come in and leave, I thought, this guy is a pilot. :)

[@bammbamm3148]

Was looking at San Juan for a while, but just started looking into Orcas. Seems less crowded, and a tad less expensive for homes. Thanks for the video!

[@swamirose5646]

Holy shit Is that Jules? Rosario isn't still open is it?

[@michellegratwicke1311]

Hello, thanks for sharing your beloved memories and life on Orcas Island. We just arrived today for a night 9/27/2020 to get a flavor of the island and OMG what Beauty. Thanks for sharing your experience, it definitely is a piece of paradise! 😍

[@keywestjj]

The only good use for the mainland is to get between islands!

[@TheCaptainhairdo]

I've always wanted to live up there- been visiting the San Juans for 15+ years- but it's out of of my tax bracket anymore.

[@merrybush1584]

I surely hope all your friends are multi-millionairs so that they can afford a house half as nice as your! It it such a sad sad place to live today....

[@johnhowlind7612]

I am definitely not a millionaire. I drive 15-20 year old cars and 20 year old jeans and lots of T shirts. I save and spend what money I have earned over the years on what is important to me. Grew up in south central LA. You can do it too!!! Not easy but never give up until you get there.

[@Rosa-hw5vt]

So very beautiful, it looks like Sweden, I ask myself about the temperature during the year and if it's possible to swim safely

[@merrybush1584]

survival time in the water is less than 20 minutes....

[@ecmcomichael1]

Very nice video. My own dream is to live one day on Fidalgo Island, however, even that may be too populated for my liking. How is affordability for the common man? I'm a retired USAF Senior NCO and will soon retire fully in about 2-4 years. Are there any homes that would be within reach for someone with an annual family income of $75K? I desire to get away from the riff raff in Portland and get to a place like this of extreme beauty. I think my wife and I are thrilled doing the outdoorsy things and she's an artist and I'm a bit of a musician and this sounds like it could be an incredible place to land. But the affordability is the biggest question I have. Thank you for any answers you might be able to provide.

[@Yooyangs]

Not really anymore. I'm from Anacortes and it has exploded with Mc Mansions all over the place.

[@harrykuheim6107]

There may be Land still...You gotta do the rest...

[@johnhowlind7612]

Sorry so long to respond. No idea people other than family would be interested. Old dude not aware of social media impact. There are several real estate agencies here and if you are not right on the water you can find some good deals. Especially if you have some skills. Mine was a “ fixer” upper. Also USAF 4 years. Almost a lifer !!

[@sherrialice]

is there horseback riding on the island?

[@pnwlady]

yes. there are great trails in Moran State Park for riding and Turtle Back mountain.

[@sherrialice]

thank you! now I really want to live there!

[@digitalflightworks8751]

Sucks being poor

[@johnhowlind7612]

Big trick. Work hard, don’t do stupid things and spend your money on what’s important to you. Drive old cars and wear a lot of t shirts. You can do it .... I did from south central LA. I KNOW POOR!!! Make good choices and work for it!! Good luck.

[@elizabethmcalister449]

Yes! I need a husband though.

[@orcaswoman]

You won't find one on Orcas. Trust me.

[@elizabethmcalister449]

@@orcaswoman I met my ex-husband in 1977 on Orcas Island and divorced him in Bellingham in 1993. I think I'll "fish" at a better location. lol

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Is it a home or advertisment?

[@IkeCarterShow]

So basically youre rich.

[@johnhowlind7612]

Basically no. Born south central LA. Worked two three jobs mist of my life. Drive old cars, ware old clothes and rarely took vacations. So now I’m enjoying all those years of working hard and saving. You can do it too. Not easy and you do sacrifice a lot …… but you have a choice how and where you spend your money just like you have a choice on everything else but it is simply …… up to you. I know I’m blessed …. But nobody gave it to me.

[@IkeCarterShow]

@@johnhowlind7612 Thank you for that knowledge sir, I too spent most of my life in Bellflower, Ca before the Navy pushed me up to Whidbey Island. Thank you again.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Oh it couldn't be because your fithy rich.

[@johnhowlind7612]

Well you got that wrong. Born in south central LA, worked hard for a looong time and saved by driving old cars , two, sometimes three jobs but now whatever I do have is hard EARNED. My parents (bless their souls ) never could of imagined. Suggestion. Never criticize anybody or anything until you know what you are talking about. Makes your life much better and easier too. Be true to yourself and be happy. It’s a choice.