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Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Whale Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor

This two-bedroom cottage is just a mile from the town of Friday Harbor but offers a perfect way to get away from it all with a lush back yard that looks out over the ocean with incredible views of Jackson Beach.

San Juan Island is famous for its beaches, and at low tide you can step off the sea wall on the property and walk across to explore to your heart's content.

When you're done with your day, the sound of gently running water outside will lull you to sleep.

Fiber internet connection allows your whole family to work or remote school.

Constructed in 2018, the house is a cozy 1000 square feet with two bedrooms and a high end custom queen wall bed to the side of the living room. Full kitchen, washer, dryer and Internet access are all provided.

The jewel of the space is the views from the living area and bedrooms across Jackson Beach to the south. They're unobstructed and unforgettable.

You'll be located on one of the only saltwater rivers in the western United States, a fascinating natural oddity where fresh water melds with salt and then flows back with the tides.

The house also contains a display of tools and arrowheads found at the nearby archaeological site dating from 2,500 to 5,000 years old.

Other property owners have access to a nearby common areas but the guest yard and beach access is completely private.

I am happy to be available if you have any needs regarding the space, but otherwise you'll be left to your privacy.

Pets are welcome with the following policy:

1. Pets must be in control on the property and stay within the property lines (yard is not enclosed)
2. Pets must do no damage to the house.
3. Pets are not allowed to sleep on the beds as it is often very difficult to ensure every hair is removed.
4. All dog poop must be picked up from the yard, bags are supplied in the dispenser on the back deck.


There is one security camera on the property that covers the parking area and walkway to the front door.

Property manager

Nigel Oswald
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Not to be left unattended. Please see pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum of 2 Cars, parking is a little tight.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Turn Island State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Whale Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Waterfront Beach House, 1 mile from Friday Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lafarge Open Space, San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property by the water

Our stay was ahort but we really enjoyed our time here. Perfect for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

We had an absolute blast exploring Friday Harbor, San Juan Island and staying in an extremely welcoming and relaxing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

San Juan by the bay

Lovely home right on a small bay by the cannery. We had a great time and even out the murphy bed to good use. The owner was beyond accomodating. A more comfortable couch would be the only suggestion.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolcie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 3rd year visiting

We just finished our third year of coming to this property. It’s an absolute gem and we will continue to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fantastic stay

This is our 3rd time staying at Nigel's property in Friday Harbor. The location is perfect, the amenities are exactly what you need, and the setting is one of a kind. We're already looking forward to visit #4.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friday Harbor Stay

Great location and communication from the host. We loved being right on the water and exploring the area. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house

We had a nice stay and loved looking at the wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

This house was perfect for our visit. The location was convenient to the town, being right on water was so fun, and the house itself was clean and full of games for the kids. The owner was very easy to get hold of. A great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunt

We really enjoyed our stay. We had e bikes and found the ride to the town was great. The ride out to the cattle point light house was a little precarious as the road was very busy and not the best for bikers. We had fun watching the salt river during the tide changes. Overall, a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We very much enjoyed our stay. A mile from Friday Harbor and a very unique location on the water. We saw an otter, seal, eagles and heron sitting out in the chairs adjacent to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another amazing stay!

This is the second time with have stayed at this beautiful location. The wildlife we saw right from our bedroom windows was amazing!!! Eagles, great blue herons, a couple of loons, kingfishers, numerous water birds, deer, and a couple of foxes too! We brought our kayaks and had a lot of fun paddling right from this property. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Lovely property on a protected lagoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was amazing.

The house was everything I wanted it to be…the view from the back was amazing, and where I spent almost all weekend. The perfect home base to explore the wonderful island. Cannot recommend enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn’t want to leave!

The Cannery Row house couldn’t have been better! The location and views were amazing and we enjoyed our mornings and evenings sitting out back watching the birds and sunrises. Nicely stocked kitchen where we enjoyed cooking. We didn’t want to leave during the day to explore as we were so comfortable and relaxed in this home. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island retreat

We traveled to San Juan for a women’s weekend. Our rental was clean and comfortable. There was a seating area next to the bay with a daily visit from a heron, several ducks and flocks of geese. Everyone we encountered on the island was friendly and helpful. The weather was perfect and the island is beautiful. We would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolcie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'll keep coming back

My children are world travelers and when we stayed last year several months later I heard them saying our trip to Friday Harbor was the best vacation they ever had. This was mostly because of this house and it’s amazing location. So many cool things to do and see literally right out the back door.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to watch the tide come in and out

Close to town and great location to watch the tide come in and out of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our second stay here

Another wonderful family vacation in Nigel's San Juan Island house! The waterfront wildlife did not disappoint (again) with eagles, ospreys and a seal making a close up appearance! Communication was spot on and any questions were quickly answered. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Metro Detroit Area, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The location is perfect. From the back porch we saw eagles, seals, and otters. If you are a runner, you can loop out from the house, around the point, for a beautiful 5 mile run. The house is basic but very clean and well stocked. We ran out of dishwasher pods and Nigel dropped them off almost immediately upon receiving our text. My husband absolutely loved Vangoughs pizza, if you are looking for an easy dinner. We had a great time and we're sad to go!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house right on the water

Great for couples or families. Beach access and nice fire pit. Cross the stream and you're in the park on the other side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Close to Friday Harbor amenities and Nigel was great with communication. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, relaxing stay

We’ve stayed at this house multiple times and always enjoy the wonderful location - very quiet and peaceful! It has plenty of room for two people and two small dogs. Checking in and out was very easy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This property was perfect for our visit. It is right on the water and was very easy to find. The house itself was very comfortable and plenty of room for 4 adults. This is a very peaceful place. We would definitely recommend this house and location to others. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Achim G., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little house with perfect location and great host

We came to stay with 4 people (all adults) and had a great time. Walking to downtown Friday Harbor is definitely possible, it's an easy walk, a little less than 1 mile. Nige is a great host, very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Fall Getaway

So stunning with the season change Lovely home with wonderful neighbors Cannot wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nigel Oswald

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I've lived in Friday Harbor for 16 years and love being able to share this beautiful property. I live about half a mile away so if there is anything you need, I can be right there.

Why they chose this property

It is not possible to describe how unique and beautiful this place is. The house is new in 2018, its cosy for the number of guests but the combination of south facing, the salt water river, sea wall, abundant life, lagoon, bay and being close to town make this house feel really special!

What makes this property unique

30ft from the water, the seawall, the view, the tranquility...

Languages:

English

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