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Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi

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Front of home.
Front of home.
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi

Situated on 600 feet of both rocky and sandy beach, this contemporary home sits on one of San Juan Island's largest stretches of private waterfront, attracting deer, owls, fox, seals, otters and bald eagles. Take in the 180 degree view from Spieden Island to Mount Baker. You will welcome the amazing morning sunrises to spectacular sunsets from this uniquely situated home.
We supply crab pots, shrimp pots and dip nets which you can use right off the beach. Go down at night with a flashlight and the dip net. Shine the light into the water and the shrimp come to the surface. Some guests like to scuba dive off our property which is full of crab and scallop.
Except at very high tide, at the bottom of the wooden stairs, there is a cove to launch kayaks. This side of the Island is the safest for kayaking and almost always calm.
The open floor plan in this home has a spiral staircase to sleeping loft that sleeps 4. The bedroom has super-comfortable California King bed with views of the water. The casual dining right off the completely equipped kitchen and just steps from the outdoor deck. Wood stove in the living room will make this a pleasant stay in cooler months too!

San Juan County Vacation Rental Permit #2002PROV048

Free WIFI. Wireless internet is available for guests.

Dog friendly too. Dogs are welcome with small additional fee. Sorry, no cats.

Keywords: Waterfront, house, water, beach, dog, pet

Property manager

Kristy & Charles Herrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Small to medium size dogs welcome. Please no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 239267

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jones Island State Park and Darvill's Bookstore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Whale Museum - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 24 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Utter Seclusion on 600 Feet of Waterfront , Free WiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Whale Museum, Mt. Grant Preserve and Wescott Bay. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 186 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Utter Seclusion

I didn't want to leave. The views were amazing. The home quiet and secluded. Great Communication from the host, along with many ideas of what to do. The best part was the excellent weather we had and the swing to sit on while watching the boats and wildlife go by.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Beautiful setting

Really enjoyed the stay. Property as advertised. Very clean. Good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

It was great! Love the location clean the property managers responding to questions!

Beautiful location! Close to town, clean, the property owners were quick to respond to questions, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Lovely secluded oasis on San Juan Island!

My partner and I came to San Juan Island for my birthday and this place made our stay magical! Waking up and being able to step out and look at the water off the back deck was so peaceful. We highly recommend this place and hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Excellent location, comfortable stay

Great location, not far from town but super secluded. Great veiws and access down to the rocks. Highly recommend having a meal out on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Wonderful

Had a fantastic time! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Anniversary weekend

The privacy and seclusion of this home was exactly what we wanted. Beautiful, quiet, clean and very cozy. We definitely were happy with our choice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J.

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

Great spot away from the action

The place was nice and clean. It felt very secluded but was only 10 min from town!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine E.

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

Wonderful Home

The housewas exactly as described with beautiful views and surrounding nature. It’s not far to Friday Harbor and we followed some of the tips given by the host. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

A gem on the edge of the island

This is a beautifully efficient, comfortable home with a view of the Puget Sound! We enjoyed our wintery stay, and the wood fireplace and floor heaters kept us cozy the whole time. We would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Ideal secluded getaway

This place was exactly what I had hoped for it to be: a peaceful abode in a picturesque location where I could find solitude and time for creative contemplation. Would love to visit again sometime in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY R.

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

Home away from home

A spectacular, private retreat on a gem of an island. Our stay was completely comfortable, we saw so many animals from the property, and our dog also had a blast. Plenty of home comforts, a fire pit, beach access, and lots to go explore and see. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Nice private getaway

My sister and I stayed 4 nights in late September. We enjoyed the water view and privacy. The night sky was beautiful on the clear nights and once we saw a sea lion move along the shore front.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

What a view!

We couldn’t have picked a better place to stay for our week on San Juan Island. It’s a very private, waterfront home looking out over the channel to Shaw Island, and a quick ten minute trip into Friday Harbor for essentials from King’s like the famous King Cookie! Can’t tell you how many of those we ate. It was a little chilly for us Floridians, but the radiant heat available throughout made it very comfy. Our host, Charles, was prompt with his replies, and the housekeeper, Michelle, was very sweet and available at a moment’s notice. Really, I’m almost hesitant to post this review because I want to keep this place our little secret. Oh well, cat’s out of the bag. 😂
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Romantic Getaway

We loved our stay here. It was perfect for us, and we will be returning in the future. I had kayaked the San Juans 20 years ago with my son and his friends and always wanted to bring my husband. We explored all the wonderful places on the island and the weather was great. The kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed. Thank you for the opportunity to stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

The perfect oasis!

We had the most lovely time during our stay here! The house is private and has the most incredible view. We loved sitting on the deck and down by the outdoor fire pits watching boats come and go. We even saw an orca! The house was very clean and decorated so cute! The kitchen had everything you needed to cook in and cozying up to a nice fire at the end of the day was lovely. Shower had great water pressure, bed was comfy, and wifi connection was great. Our pup sure loved hanging out here too! Owner was very responsive, helpful, and kind. We can't wait to be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chanisa c.

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

Perfect stay

We stayed here over Labor weekend. Everything was perfect, the house the view, the property. We loved it! It was so nice and quiet. It was our first time on the island and we can not wait to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

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

the perfect space to relax

Thank you to our hosts for letting us stay in their beautiful property. Close enough to Friday Harbor for quick grocery or lunch trips, but secluded enough to not worry about humans around you. We enjoyed the views, nature, and even saw Orcas right in front of the house. House was clean, and the property owners was very responsive and helpful. Great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible home with amazing views

We had such an awesome time staying in this home, it was so pretty inside, clean and cozy! The view is amazing and we will definitely return for another stay. It was also nice that we were centrally located between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor. Communications with the owner was a delight and informative. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Another Idyllic stay

This was our 6th consecutive year visiting this corner of paradise. Seclusion, quiet, beautifully stunning vistas - there is nothing not to like. Many upgrades to the kitchen this year made our stay even more hospitable - not that it has ever been bad. Michelle was attendant to our every need and went above and beyond the call more than once to make sure all was as it should be. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge P.

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

Wonderful location

This is a lovely property with amazing views of the water all throughout. We loved seeing wildlife and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the home. The extra binoculars to spot wildlife were terrific. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Magical

What a score of a place to stay. We crabbed. Caught shrimp. Saw bioluminescence. Saw whales and eagles. Magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful views, convenient to Friday Harbor

We loved our stay at this location. It had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. It was quiet and secluded as the last house on the road. Great views. We tried to catch crab and shrimp but we weren't lucky for our one try. A very nice relaxing stay. Host was very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Stunning Home and View!

This is such an amazing property with the most beautiful view from the back deck! My partner and I stayed here for a few days and it was just perfect for us and our dog! Theres a ton of space to walk and play outside, and its close to both Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristy & Charles Herrick

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Charles and Kristy Herrick live in Sammamish, Washington just east of Seattle in the foothills. Charles does relief work in Africa, India and Afghanistan.He has been a longtime executive in the IT industry, a business consultant and licensed realtor. He is an author and several of his books are available for reading and a complimentary copy of his book Breath of Kenya is given to guests as a way of saying thank you. Kristy is an avid gardener. She weaves, spins and knits and maintains the one and half acre English garden at our home in Sammamish. Our bulldog Otis does absolutely nothing, which meets expectations and then some.

Why they chose this property

Wonderful seclusion just an hour's ferry ride from Anacortes. San Juan is quaint and a bit yesteryear. Friday Harbor is a small town with just about everything you need except for franchise stores. San Juan gets about a third of the rainy days of Seattle. The main road is only a mile away and it's a calm rural road which is great for running, walking or bike riding. Turning right just before the winery and heading down a tree arched road we fell in love with our 6 acres of paradise. It is perhaps the finest piece of property on the Island.

What makes this property unique

Seclusion. Fishing, crabbing, and tide pool viewing. Unparalleled bird and wildlife viewing. Waterfront cookouts. Water, wonderful view of other islands and Mt. Baker.

Languages:

English

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