Orcas Hotel, Orcas
The Orcas Hotel on Orcas Island, Washington, is reportedly haunted by the ghost of Octavia van Moorhem, one of its original innkeepers who lived there in 1904. Guests have described ghostly occurrences and strange phenomena, often attributed to her presence, though the specific details of these sightings or experiences are not elaborated on in the provided sources. The most frequently mentioned spectral resident is Octavia van Moorhem, who was one of the first people to reside in the hotel when it opened in 1904. Guests have made various reports of ghostly activities, which are often connected to the spirit of Octavia. Reports include experiencing the presence of the spirit and other unexplained phenomena associated with the hotel's history.