Custom Waterfront Home next to Picnic Island-Easy walk to Roche Harbor

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8255 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Friday Harbor, WA

Wescott Bay1 min walk
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park5 min walk
Roche Harbor Marina14 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Heron House on Westcott Bay – Waterfront living near Roche Harbor

Welcome to picturesque Westcott Bay, a quiet retreat, 5 minutes walk from Roche Harbor Resort, shopping and all marina facilities. Heron House is a dog friendly vacation rental newly constructed in October of 2017…3 minutes walk to Roche Harbor’s dog park. Fly in, boat in, or drive in, you’re never more than 5 minutes walk to the Heron House.

What to do on Westcott Bay? Well, you could walk 50 feet out your back door to the beach, or stroll, on all but the highest tides, to Picnic Island. Use the two fishing kayaks to paddle around the bay, troll a line, or set a crab trap. On the weekend, paddle over to the Westcott Bay Shellfish farm for their famous barbequed oysters. Maybe you’d like to hike the nationally recognized trails … all without having to get in your car! If it’s a stroll you have in mind, walk the 3 mile loop past the sculpture gardens (off leash for dogs), through Roche Harbor Resort itself, stopping briefly at Westcott Bay Cider for a tasting, catch a rare Pokémon at the lighthouse mailbox opposite the old quarry 9 swimming hole, and … you’re back home.

If drive you must, head over to Lime Kiln Point for some orca watching, tide pooling, or having a picnic lunch. You could drive 9 miles into the big city of Friday Harbor for all the amenities of a small town.

Roche Harbor Resort provides the opportunity to book a whale watching trip, join a kayak tour around the north end of Henry Island, or, if you’re lucky…schedule a wedding 

The Heron House is named for the great blue herons that daily stalk the shallows or perch on Picnic Island. Bring your camera for some close up shots of them or the bald eagles that fish in Westcott Bay.

However you enjoy our home, we’re glad you stopped by.

Cheers,

Dave and Sue and Stella-mae

Property manager

Dave and Sue Ambrose

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair available, travel bed for babies/toddle

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only with prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in or around the house

We allow up to 3 well trained and well behaved dogs. The dogs must not wander into our neighbor's yards & owners are expected to clean up after them.

Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 7:00am.

Please remember, we live on an island. Water should not be wasted.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 16-0015

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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

Wescott Bay - 1 min walk
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 5 min walk
Roche Harbor Marina - 14 min walk
English Camp - 7 min drive
San Juan County Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

Lime Kiln Cafe - 14 min walk
Duck Soup Inn - 8 min drive
Westcott Bay Shellfish - 5 min drive
San Juan Vineyards - 11 min drive
Madrona Bar & Grill - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Waterfront Home next to Picnic Island-Easy walk to Roche Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Waterfront Home next to Picnic Island-Easy walk to Roche Harbor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Waterfront Home next to Picnic Island-Easy walk to Roche Harbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Waterfront Home next to Picnic Island-Easy walk to Roche Harbor located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Wescott Bay and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Roche Harbor Marina and Reuben Tarte Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

27 Apr 2024

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

Just about perfect for our needs.

We were a group of three couples. Each bedroom - an attached bathroom. There are four bedrooms though with a "jack and Jill" or shared bathroom between two of them. We had a couple questions and the host answered in less than 5 minutes. The knee hi boots in the garage - a surprise. Perfect for a rainy day and exploring. Appreciated the washer and dryer as we had been on the road for several days. Kitchen - about everything we needed. Ping pong table in the garage. Excellent stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lu C.

26 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Choice!

This is a lovely home and was perfect for a friends getaway. This is a peaceful serene location where you can do as much or as little as you want. Close to the amenities at Roche Harbor, a short drive to Friday Harbor, and we loved the proximity to Westcott Bay Shellfish. The setting on the Bay with picnic island right behind the property is ideal for watching wildlife or kayaking. The layout of the house was ideal for 3 adults and would be perfect for multiple couples or a family. We had a small issue with the grill and the owners came over immediately to take care of it. We truly enjoyed our stay, highly recommend, and hope to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

24 Mar 2024

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

2nd Stay at the Heron House

We stayed here last year for our 20th Anniversary. Upon our return this year we wondered if the house would be as magical as we remembered it? It turned out to be better. It was almost like coming home. Beautiful view from the living room/kitchen area, comforting gas fire place, comfortable bed, and clean! Simply put, anytime we return to San Juan Island from here on our, there’s only one place we will stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE B.

15 Mar 2024

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

Great getaway

Very nice, comfortable, house on a bay. Well furnished and a lot of room.. Enjoyed time with our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

12 Mar 2024

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

Great birding spot

The Heron House is a great location for viewing shorebirds. We had a lovely wintry vacation, warm and snug by the fireplace.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Sue Ambrose

We purchased the property in 2015 and began construction June of 2016. We worked through the winter finishing the interior of the house with Sue doing the tile work, stone work and painting. Dave mostly drank beer and watched golf matches :-p We completed the finishing work in October and are proud to offer the house as a brand new residence.

Why they chose this property

This property was irresistible to us mostly because of the beach, the island, and access to the ocean for water activities. We hope you will use the two kayaks and the paddle board to explore Westcott Bay and maybe catch a few dungeness crab in the process. This is the second house we have built together and had so much fun on the first one, that we decided to do it all over again.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful sunrises, abundant wildlife and magnificent views across and down the length of Westcott Bay. Walking distance (3 min to Roche Harbor's dog park and 5 minutes to Roche Harbor Marina. Also, immediate access to a nationally recognized trail system. Don't miss the view from the top of Mount Young.