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San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800

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256 Davison Head Dr - Roche Harbor Orcas Washington - 08
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wescott Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

This delightful vacation home near Roche Harbor offers all the essentials to make your vacation memorable - a waterfront exposure, superb location, comfortable furnishings, wood-burning fireplace, communication and entertainment electronics - and a feel-good, unpretentious atmosphere that defines the classic Island lifestyle. This three bedroom (two queen beds and two twin beds) home faces south with a view across pristine Neil Bay, and features a great room with floor to ceiling windows that open onto a large bi-level deck. This is where you'll likely spend time catching the sun, enjoying morning coffee, dining on long summer evenings, and watching the eagle, geese, and other bird life explore the nearby salt-water lagoons.

This home is located in a desirable neighborhood on the NW side of San Juan Island, about a 20 minute drive from Friday Harbor and the ferry. You can walk to nearby Roche Harbor within 20 minutes, where you'll find an airstrip, kid's pool, post office, marina, market, artists kiosks, shops, and three restaurants.

If you plan to tour the islands by boat, you'll appreciate the convenience of tying it up to the 40 foot dock. But, do be aware that Neil Bay can go very shallow - tide charts must always be consulted before arrival and departures by private boat.

Please note this home has two steps to get to the entrance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #99SPR085

Travel Insurance – Unexpected Things Can Happen, We Highly Recommend You Purchase Travel Insurance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Fireplace

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Posey Island State Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park, while San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Whale Museum are cultural highlights. Jones Island State Park and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop are also worth visiting. 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 Islands Sculpture Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wescott Bay - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • English Camp - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Juan Island, Neil Bay #800 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor Marina and Wescott Bay. Posey Island State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deann A.

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

Fantastic San Juan Escape

We loved having morning coffee on the deck overlooking Neil Bay and watching the abundant wildlife! We saw many harbor seals, deer and bald eagles! The deck made an excellent place for viewing the 4th of July fireworks that were ignited at Roche Harbor. The house is extremely clean and well kept with everything you need. We had a fabulous vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent place!

Great place. Nice and quiet. Close to Roche harbor
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

San Juan Island tranquikity

There were a few issues but the mgmt company addressed them or at least were willing to. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B., Kirkland, WA

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

Amazing location

We had an amazing time on Neil Bay! The proximity to Roche Harbor, the personal dock for our boat, the layout of the home, the ease of finding everything, and the view of the bay - all made our stay incredible. We will certainly be booking again. The only hangup we had was dancing around monitoring low tide (if you are a boater). Low tide was just 1' at times, so we had to make sure we weren't coming in or leaving around that time. Crabbing just outside of Neil Bay was pretty great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Saint Clair, Michigan, USA

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

Neil Bay - Close of September

The Davison Head property on Neil Bay was exceptionally peaceful and allowed an immediate connection with the natural surroundings - both wooded and aquatic. The birds, mammals, and sea life were all as advertised! It provided a beautiful space to connect with family throughout the day - for meals, casual conversations, and preparation for the next island adventure. Thank you for sharing your home with our family! Mike & Paola
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

regan m.

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

We Love Neil Bay

This is our third rental on Neil Bay and by far our favorite. The large deck was like a magnet. The five of us spent many hours out there watching the wildlife and dining. The home is spacious, with comfortable furniture and beds, quality linens, light and airy bathrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen. The location is perfect for walking, kayaking, and bike rides into Roche Harbor and surroundings. We had a wonderful time and hope to return!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Perfect Location

Our family gave it a 5-star rating because of its convenience to Roche Harbor (walking) and the good dock. We are a boating family - fishing, crabbing or exploring were our activities. We managed to get out of Neil Bay early a.m. before low tide and return in the evening at high tide. The kitchen/living arrangements were more than adequate for the evenings that we cooked in! All in all - it was a delightful experience and we are happy with our choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Return Visit…

This is the third time we’ve stayed at this excellent property. We love the protected moorage, wood fireplace, spacious accommodations and well equipped kitchen. It’s a nice walk into Roache Harbor. Note, the moorage can be less than 3 feet during zero or minus tides, so it’s not for larger boats…. Property management at this property is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

Stayed here 20 years ago. Remodel/upgrades very well done. Perfect location for exploring San Juan island and boating to neighbor islands.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

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

Great shallow draft boat/dock property!

This is a very nicely appointed property Davidson Head near Roache Harbor that provides well protected moorage for boats that draw less than 24” of water at MLLW. We have a power catamaran so it just works for us…. We’ve stayed here a few times and find Northwest Island Escapes to be very professional and helpful. We’ve stayed in several of their managed properties with excellent experiences in each one. Doug & Sandy Thomas Bellingham WA
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri O.

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

Perfect Getaway

This home is in a great location, right near Roche Harbor, but it is so quiet and peaceful. We loved relaxing with the beautiful bay view and the house had all the comforts of home. Northwest Island Escapes was great to rent from and they were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

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

Lovely bay

Great house for a week’s stay. Walkable to Roche Harbor, and a super quite neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Very clean and great location

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Duane and Niki M.

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

Peaceful

Such a beautiful home. So peaceful. Exactly what our soul needed. Mahalo to the owners! ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bianca M.

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

Family Getaway for Memorial Day Weekend

My family and I came to Roche Harbor over Memorial Day weekend and had an amazing stay at this home. We were looking for beautiful views and access to nature, and this property delivered. The home is tucked away in the forest like most homes in the area and there are stunning views of the bay and forest on the other side of the water. The large windows in the living room and master bedroom provide great views. The private dock was a real treat for our family. Our kids spent hours fishing, catching crabs, and exploring at low tide. My wife and I enjoyed morning coffees and afternoon cocktails sitting on the deck and taking in the fresh air and the views. The home was comfortable and perfect for what we were looking for. It is an older home and there are some stains on the carpet in the bedrooms. It was no big deal for us. We were not able to figure out the television setup which might have been "user error", but we didn't miss the screens, it was more time to be outside or reading a book by the fire. This home is a great value. I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a relaxing vacation close to nature.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

We had a lovely stay in this comfortable home. The kids enjoyed exploring along the beach and the view from the deck was wonderful. Everything was really clean and comfortable. Would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Perfect Family getaway

We had a lovely stay- so quiet and restful. The views were stunning and we enjoyed the fire table outside and fire inside. Beds were very comfortable and home very clean. We hope to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sheeny L.

Neil Bay, San Juan Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed a relaxing stay at this house on Neil Bay in December. The house was in a great location and sparkling clean. The kids enjoyed watching seals frolic in the bay. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to prepare all of our meals. The weather held up enough for us to explore most of the island and it was great to return to a warm, cozy house.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Island paradise

We had a fantastic time here! The view from the house and the deck is outstanding. The kitchen is incredibly well stocked with spices, appliances, pots and pans. The bedrooms were well laid out and super cozy. This was the perfect place to get away and enjoy the island quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

2020 “BENT RODZ” classic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing!! Loved the dock . both our 24’ boats fit perfectly. House was well equipped had everything us guys needed. We will definitely be booking again next year for the 2021 Classic.
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10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Great Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this house was awesome! Loved the views, the dock, the easy walk to Roche Harbor. We spent a lot of time in our kayaks and inflatable boat. We caught crab in Neil Bay. The water near the dock gets pretty shallow so a larger boat would probably not work. We loved the outdoor seating and the outdoor gas fireplace. There were 5 adults and plenty of room in the house. The interior is a bit older and could use some updating, but it was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great place to stay, we had an hour delay to get in and then in the morning the coffee pot had a crack in it and coffee was everywhere. All and all it is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Wonderful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this home. We loved being right next to the water and enjoyed the beautiful views. There are also great touches to the house (ex. binoculars and crab pots to borrow!). I would suggest more lighting though since it definitely seemed dark even with all lights on. Also, there are only a few restaurants and one small grocery store in the area so keep that in mind as you are planning your meals.
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8/10 Good

Robin S.

lovely view and the firepit awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: nice layout for two couples and a child. Very convenient location. The views of the water and the tides were hypnotic. Lots of pots and pans and dishes. We liked the firepit best of all. great dock.We rented boat,,,,super convenient
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10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Wonderful place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Exactly as described. Clean and simple beach house with nice dock in protected waters. Well stocked with all sorts of things you might forget. The house is a little dark inside and we were so busy it wasn't an issue.

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