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Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)

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Each floor of this home features its own private balcony. The main floor balcony leads to the barbecue area.
The balcony of the main floor that leads to the fire pit, jacuzzi, barbecue and stairway to the private beach.
The barbecue area, fire pit, and stairway down to the private beach are located on the northwest corner of the home.

*Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas.
Enjoy the view at Whale Watch Beach Retreat
New deck and hot tub in 2023

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan County Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)

Private Beach! Enjoy the sweeping view of Haro Strait with Vancouver Island in the backdrop from the three expansive decks. A great property to watch the whales go by. (Whale Watch Beach Retreat)

This is a great property to watch the abundant wildlife or to launch your personal kayak. With its private beach, spacious grassy yard and media room, you will not run out of activities here.

The living room on the main floor is adjacent to the dining area and kitchen, with very comfortable seating and equally stunning views of Haro Strait and Vancouver Island. (The fireplace in the living room is not for guest use.) The living room is equipped with satellite television and a DVD player to gather around the cozy armchairs and large couches. Games and books are available as well.

The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s paradise. With a fully stocked supply of pots and pans, cutlery and spices, you also get to enjoy the spectacular water view directly from the kitchen.

The downstairs media room has a large flatscreen TV for the Satellite TV. Apple TV for streaming services is also provided on the flat screen. The media room also has a fold-out couch, full kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Wireless internet is available throughout the house and all of the three levels have outside seating on the deck to enjoy the beautiful sunset here on San Juan Island's Westside.

The primary bedroom encompasses the whole 3rd floor and has its own seating area with an electric fireplace and King-sized bed. The en suite bathroom is open to the bedroom so you can still enjoy the expansive view.

The other two bedrooms are located on the main floor on either side of the entry hallway and share a full bathroom, also located in that hallway. Both main floor bedrooms are equipped with a Queen bed, and one of the bedrooms also has a cozy daybed.

Enjoy morning coffee on one of the three decks, or take the stairs down to the beach to relax against a log while watching the sun set each evening.
This very comfortable home is the perfect place to enjoy the views on the westside of San Juan Island!

Professional landscaping service occurs at this property every Wednesday.

Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to the county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood not provided.

This house has Air Conditioning.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

Please be advised, hot tub/yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

This house has low cell phone service. Once checked in, you can get onto WiFi at the house.

The internet / Wi-fi at this house should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing. Internet Speed Test Results… Download Speed: 6.31 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 0.3 Mbps -- Ping: 105.3 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted in January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).
vr permit number pcupoo-11-0001

Property manager

San Juan Property Management
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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

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

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. Government Street and Uptown Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Royal Athletic Park or Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and whale watching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan County Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • English Camp - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach) located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from San Juan County Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lime Kiln Point State Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Mt. Grant Preserve and English Camp are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David D.

Stunning Haro Strait vacation home

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: This was our second time staying at Whale Watch. The home is spacious and comfortable. It easily accommodated our group of 8 ranging from 3 years old to grandparents. By far the best feature of this home is its location on Haro Strait. The views are incredible. Everyone loved exploring the rocky beach front. We enjoyed watching river otters, seals, sea lions, harlequin ducks, and various other birds. The highlight was getting to watch J and K pods of southern resident orcas travel by for over an hour and a half. We have been fortunate to see orcas directly from the house both times we’ve stayed!!! Highly recommend this vacation rental!

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Gorgeous views!

We had a lovely stay. The home was so comfortable, and a perfect layout for our family - we have two kids in the downstairs bedrooms and the upstairs bedroom was a fantastic retreat for us! The bed up there was so comfortable, I usually don't notice that one way or another, but it really stood out. The hot tub had an amazing view and was easy to use and access right from the main level. The private beach was a treat, the kids loved throwing rocks in the water and exploring. Great yard too, lots of room to play both inside and outside. Top notch place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Whale Watch Retreat

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: Whale Watch was everything that we hoped it would be. The view is crazy good. The home itself and the grounds, beautiful. I stay at VRBO properties a lot and this home had more than everything that you could want to make a meal and more. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Fabulous!!

Lovely waterside oasis in paradise! Great experience from start to finish. We plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor J.

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

Fantastic house in ideal location

House is perfectly situated on a quiet, beautiful road overlooking the water! House is clean, spacious, bright, and was perfect for our trip! Convenient, central location on the island makes everything a short and easy drive! Booking, check-in, and check-out were all simple, with quick and clear communication start to finish. The whole experience was even better than expected!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Pacific peace

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: Restful, scenic, spacious. Actual experience exceeded descriptions and expectations. Probably one of our family's most restful times at a vacation home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Y.

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

Incredible house

House was great. Clean, comfortable beds, spacious. Decks, beach, grounds were perfect for playing or enjoying the views. We saw whales everyday and views were even better in person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie T.

I cried because we didn't want to leave!

Rating Details: 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: This house made our vacation so unforgettable. The pictures don't show how amazing or perfect the views are. From the moment you hit the harbor and drive the winding roads to the home, it is like stepping into paradise. When you pull into the property, the view is stunning. The house is clean and very comfortable. We had one rainy and cold day and were so content to stay at the house and have a cozy day inside. It has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The hot tub was super clean and just the right temp. If we ever have the chance to return to San Juan, we would have to stay here or it just wouldn't compare. Do yourself a favor and book this house!!! As a side note, the property management team was spectacular. So friendly and easy to work with. They even helped us with restaurants and suggestions of things to do on the island. Seriously, it was the perfect vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

William H.

Whale Watch Beach for Memorial Day

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 rented this house along with a 3 other couples for Memorial Day. We booked it for the view, the hot tub, and space to play outdoors and it did not disappoint. The sleeping arrangements were plenty suitable for a group of our size and there were ample spots for afternoon naps. The property was in good condition and quite clean when we arrived. There were plenty of options for running laundry and well-stocked cleaning supplies. We would highly recommend this property and management company. This property is really close to Roche Harbor and the drive between is littered with farm stands, bucolic pastures, and an alpaca farm! We ate lunch at Lime Kiln Cafe and highly recommend the donuts. We are already dreaming about our return!

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Beach

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Too bad about the blinds

When you pay a lot of money every night for a vacation rental, you expect there to be decent light blocking in the bedrooms. Otherwise, as soon as the sun rises you're waking up probably earlier than you want to be. Unfortunately this place, the master bedroom had windows without coverings. And even the windows that did have coverings, the coverings were extremely translucent and ineffective at what you expect them to do, block light from coming in. The other bedroom suffered from the same problem, the blinds are useless when they are letting light in. I notify the property but they pretty much just ignored me. Also, whatever remodel happened to this place was a complete train wreck! You can't even sit down on the toilet in the master bathroom without banging your head on the cupboard behind you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron N.

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

Amazing view

The house was clean and the location was just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lance W., Seymour, Tennessee

Amazing view

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: We loved our stay at San Juan Island. The home has amazing views and is in an ideal location. The layout worked out great for space. The home does need some updates but the views can’t be beat.
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6/10 Okay

Dave T.

Smugglers Cove Orcas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So we stayed here at the end of Sept. for 5 nights. We caught perfect weather and beautiful sunsets. The location on Smugglers Cove is outstanding! All of us kept our eyes on the water continously to spot Orcas, which we did see.Now to the house. The property needs a refresh. The carpets are bunched up in places. Some of the furniture is well worn and the house itself needs some maintenance like paint and some deck boards replaced. Also the electronics need some attention with missing components and a broken DVD player.But, I guess we were paying for location which this property has in spades!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Peaceful stay in perfect location

First visit to SJI, purposefully to see orcas - as part of my parents 50th anniversary trip. We saw orcas every day for the 4 days, twice off the deck here! Plenty of space for all to get comfortable. Kitchen worked well for us cooking most meals at home. So quiet comfortable and clean. I would recommend a stay here. My only critique is we didn’t find the beds to be to our liking, we’re used to a softer mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Perfect Family Home

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 were delighted with the accommodations and responsiveness of the management staff. Everything was ready when we arrived. Finally a rental home that provided a welcoming experience. This home was one of the highlights of our trip. From a long day out on the water it was an oasis waiting for our return. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat!!

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Beautiful space.

Exactly as described. Beautiful home. Clean. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. The only complaint I have is all the fees on top of daily rental. A little over the top.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Whale Watch Beach Retreat Stay

This property is breathtaking and in a quiet location. Sitting on the deck, enjoying the view, and listening to nature was amazing. We saw whales breach on multiple occasions. This property is a gem and such a welcomed break from the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

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

Unbelievable spot

Absolutely loved our stay. I watched bald eagles every morning at sunrise, seals everyday at low tide, otters at play multiple times a day and even a pod of orcas once- all from the deck. Easy drive to restaurants and parks. The house has everything you need and was clean, comfortable and well stocked. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S., Sparks, NV

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

PNW Island Paradise!

We are an active group of 5 who booked this house to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday. It did not disappoint! Plenty of space for everyone and then some. The view was fantastic and we enjoyed having the private beach. The house location was a quick drive to Roche Harbor as well as Friday Harbor. We found it to be conveniently located. We would definitely recommend this house to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Beautiful property!!

Our whole family enjoyed our stay on San Juan Island. This house has such an incredible view and we were even visited my some seals. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Chill Week

Great place. Well stocked/equipped. Amazing view. Very very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Wonderful Pacific Northwest Home!

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: Our group of 6, 3 married couples, spent four nights in this beautiful house! The views are spectacular and the house well stocked. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Beautiful Spot

Great spot for relaxation and being in nature. Very quiet and nice private beach. We cooked one night and the kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Lovely house with magical views

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the house with another family and we had a blast. The house is enormous with beautiful grounds, perfect for the kids to run around in. We all enjoyed the private beach and ate all our meals looking at the views. Magical place. Would love to go back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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