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WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting

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Dining outside with a view of the sea on your private patio. (not water front)
bedroom with queen size bed, wood ceilings & floors & closet
bedroom with queen size mattress, 5 opening windows opening to wooded meadow
 Moroccan dresser with mirror at the end of the bed
shower with tile enclosure and floors, all heated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 257.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • American Camp Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting

THE LOCATION IS SUNNY AND BRIGHT on the southwest side of San Juan with distant views of the mountains and the sea. The cottage is in a quiet setting on a 6 &2/3 acre horse "ranch. This is a rural residential area. There are neighboring houses so you might expect to hear occasional landscaping maintenance.. The parcels in this area are from 5 to 10 acres. This property is NOT waterfront but water views. There is no immediate water access from this property, however, there is a lovely county beach within 20 minutes walking distance. The main house, where we live, is about 15 feet corner to corner from the cottage, however, there is privacy between with dense gardens and a decorative gate.. The guest cottage was here when we bought the property. We rarely use the cottage so we thought we would share it with others. Your privacy inside and near the cottage is assured; we will never intrude in your space, however, if you are seeking completed seclusion with absolutely no one nearby then this is NOT the place for you.
There are two outdoor patios. The one on the water side has a table & 2 chairs & a propane BBQ. The other smaller stone patio is on the opposite side in the garden with two chairs as well. The hot tub is in the garden between the main house and the cottage which is landscaped with dense foliage and fencing.

We are walking distance to secluded Eagle Cove with a sandy beach, great for relaxing & wading. Walk or drive the short distance to nearby American Camp National Park for hiking opportunities, more beaches and island history information at the ranger station. American Camp is about 2,000 acres of prairie, woods and miles of beaches.
You can expect to see us around the property tending to the garden and the horses.























The cottage is located on the "sunny" southwest side with views of the sea and the mountains. The cottage is situated on a 6 & 1/2 acre "horse ranch" in a quiet rural residential area with parcels ranging from 3 & 1/2 acres to 10 acres. The nearest neighbor is 250 ft. from the cottage and the next closest is about 350 ft. away. Though the main house is about 20 ft. from the guest cottage, it is private. There is no immediate access to the water, however, a 15 minute walk will take you to nearby Eagle Cove Beach and also to the entrance of American Camp National Park with more beaches & trails. Visitors can have beach fires at South Beach which is within the park boundary.
There are two patios adjacent to the cottage; one has a table & chairs and BBQ, The other patio on the opposite side is situated in a large perennial flower garden with chairs provided as well; a pleasant and shady spot to enjoy the hummingbirds and flowers. The hot tub is also in the garden.
















beach at American Camp Park.
We are just a 12 minute drive to Friday Harbor.

The interior design is a mix of world motifs acquired during our travels featuring oriental rugs, and European accessories and has a French Provence influence. There is also a lovely gas fireplace for romantic evenings.

Wake up to a view of a nature garden from your bedroom with a comfortable queen size bed. The elegant deluxe bathroom has a claw foot tub and toilet and vanity, Italian tiles and marble, heated floors and heated towel rack. The second bathroom has a lovely tiled shower with heated floors. Outside there is a patio with a table and chairs. Outside the French doors is a perennial flower garden.
CLEANING: The owner does all the cleaning and maintenance to the highest standards using disinfectant sprays and cleaners. All surfaces will be cleaned and the cottage will be aired out between guests, 30- 48 hours will be spaced between each renter.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% refund 14 days prior, 50% refund 7 days prior.

Property manager

Mary Gey-McCulloch permit # 2001 PROVO 033
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
2 adults only, friends of guests welcome to visit
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are allowed to have 4 additional friends visit for a short period of time, such as for drinks and snacks, hot tub use not included.
No air mattresses or sofa use for extra sleeping, one queen bed only.
You must leave the cottage tidy as you found it with the dishes washed before you leave and the outdoor cushions stored.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. 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

  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • American Camp Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cape San Juan - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Juan Island National Historic Park and American Camp Visitor Center. Cattle Point and San Juan Golf & Tennis Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

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

Wonderful country escape with great view and hosts

The cottage was the perfect place for a wonderful get away on San Juan Island. Mary is a very creative artist and has decorated the cottage beautifully and provided absolutely everything we needed for our stay. The gardens are filled with fantastic flowers and the patio and view are a great place to enjoy meals. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

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

A great getaway

This peaceful cottage provided everything we needed for a peaceful respite in a month of travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

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

Beautiful views

Noce, quiet location with beautiful views and amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

San Juan Island

A beautiful cottage and setting that we truly enjoyed.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Nancy M.

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

Garden Cottage Stay was Amazing

Our seven day stay at Mary and Fred’s garden cottage was amazing and so were our hosts.The house was perfect and had all we needed. I cooked every day and it was so wonderful to have everything in a kitchen I needed to prepare our meals. The bed, pillows, and sheets were the best which made a for wonderful nights sleep!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Beauty, comfort and location

Private cottage with sea views that provide a peaceful way to explore SanJuan Island. Hiking, birding, exploring, wildlife viewing, gazing and relaxing were the activities we enjoyed while staying in this wonderful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Blissful weekend stay

We had a wonderful experience staying here! The property was stunningly beautiful and immaculately kept, with a beautiful view of the water. Everything was clean, comfy, and relaxing. Fred and Mary went out of their way to provide plenty of information about activities, restaurants, places to go/directions. There were a couple of hiccups with communication after we got there, but otherwise it was a lovely stay. Can't recommend enough (especially the hot tub).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

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

Great stay!

Place was very clean and well-kept. Lovely view of the water and felt private despite being so close to main house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marly S.

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

Charming, peaceful, well decorated

Loved this place and the style with which it was done. Very comfortable. We liked being away from town yet only 10 minutes. Perfect for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine with views of the water. I needed strong WiFi to work and that was problematic. The owners were very responsive to this problem. If u depend on WiFi for work u may need to check if that has been taken care of. I drove into town and used the public library’s wifi. I’d still stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great location to explore the island

Beautiful location to explore the Island. Very tranquil and comfortable. Friendly cats!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

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

Amazing stay

Mary’s cottage is lovely! We enjoyed our stay immensely. The view is gorgeous, the kitchen was well stocked with what we needed to eat in and the hot tub was clean and easy to use. I would highly recommend this for a couple who likes to explore the area during the day and end with a quiet evening enjoying sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Kirkwood

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

San Juan Islands

Beautiful views, wonderful cottage, and friendly/helpful hosts. Exactly as the pictures look. We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and visit to the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

james i.

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

beautiful san juan cottage

mary the cottage owner is an artist and the home and grounds are a work of art with flower gardens and sited on a hill overlooking the San Juan straight and olympic mountains . hope to visit again in the future James and susan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Relaxation

The cottage was adorable and we loved the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Y.

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

Best Vacation

Everything was Wonderful!! This was one our best vacations the property and our hosts were everything we hoped for. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

Positive welcome to San Juan Island

Warm and eclectic cottage with a sense of privacy created by abundant plantings. Well behaved horses, dogs, and cats were a delight to interact with. Excellent resources for exploring the island provided by the hosts with very helpful recommendations.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Lovely home, beautiful property

We had a fantastic time in this beautiful and well-appointed home. Exquisite attention to detail, very well equipped with million dollar views. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Perfect Getaway

My stay at the cottage was perfect. The cottage itself is beautiful, immaculately clean, and perfectly equipped. The location is fantastic and the property owners are both wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing on the patio and overlooking the sea at sunset. I very much look forward to returning for another stay hopefully sometime soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great water views

This is the third time we have stayed at this property, and have always been pleased with everything about it, location, amenities, etc. It has a view of Haro Straight and Canada and orca whales can be seen from the property when they are in the area. I would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay on San Juan Island
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan O.

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

Haro Straight view, lovely garden, private.

Stayed here 3 years ago. Perfect for 2 people. Kitchen well equipped. Bed a bit soft if you like firmer mattress.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., San Francisco, CA, USA

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

Lovely Cottage with Water Views

This spacious, well-appointed cottage is the perfect place to stay on San Juan Island. The kitchen is well supplied. There is both a tub and shower. The bed is comfortable. And the view is unbelievable. Mary and Fred are gracious hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marijan P.

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

Excellent Stay

Mary and Fred were wonderful hosts! Had a chance to spend time with them. Delightful people! Generous and unobtrusive! The cottage is very nice and the pictures are very true to how it looks live. Comfortable and well appointed! Nice views of Haro Strait and Vancouver Island. Easy 10 minute drive from Friday Harbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., St Thomas, USVI

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

Wonderful Island Cottage

This cottage is beautiful and has so many thoughtful touches (heated bathroom floor, for example!) that make it very comfortable and cozy. We especially loved the little gas heater/fireplace. Comfortable beds. Mary and Fred are excellent and generous hosts and allowed us to store our bikes in their garage. Overall a lovely stay in the beautiful countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Heaven on Earth

This is our second year at the cottage - my husband and I can’t say enough great things. The location is perfect - view of the water, gorgeous gardens, and greatly appointed space. (Loved the bonus animals - dogs, cats, and horses - on property). We will be back again and again! Thank you for such an amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanna R.

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

A tucked away gem!

What a beautiful and unexpected little gem tucked away off the main road with stunning views of the ocean. This is definitely one our top favorites for places to stay!! The charm is highlighted throughout the cottage in all of the little details. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Gey-McCulloch permit # 2001 PROVO 033

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Mary is an artist (painter) with her studio on site and also enjoys gardening, interior design, music, baking and riding her horses. Fred is a local CPA with a Friday Harbor practice. Both have traveled extensively in Mexico, Europe, North and East Africa, The Middle East, Japan, New Zealand, Croatia and Egypt. Both of us are from Yakima in eastern Washington state,. We love meeting new people and look forward to helping you make the most out of your visit to San Juan Island.

Why they chose this property

This property is a sunny location facing south west and is brighter than other parts of the island, as it is not in a forest. It mainly free of mosquitoes., due to the the ocean breezes. You can feel the expanse of the skies, the sea, the mountains and the fields.

What makes this property unique

I was drawn to this property due to the expansive views and open spaces. I liked the fields that surround the area. It reminded me a little of Eastern Washington state where I am from. I also liked that it was not heavily forested and was bright and sunny and felt optimistic even on cloudy days. I enjoy watching the sea as it goes from blue to pink to gray with foamy surf on top of the waves when it changes from calm to stormy. You can hear the waves crashing on a stormy day.

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