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Contemporary in the Woods

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Bordeaux Red or Purple - what do you think? Use the Sacred Moon Way Driveway.
It's fun to cook in this kitchen. All the kitchen gadgets and things you want.
Master Bed with high quality King mattress and linens
Huge master bath with a deep tub with view.
The upstairs bedroom has 2 double beds with two different levels of firmness

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom Upstairs

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Contemporary in the Woods

Retreat to a 5 acre home site with 11 acres of adjacent forest of quiet, soaring eagles and deer visits. A walkabout nature trail through the woods circles the home site and pond. Dine and relax on your private romantic gazebo as you view the water. This modern style, original art-filled home was completed in 2012 . The house has a very large master with king bed and luxury bath and the upstairs guest room has 2 double beds with bath. The living room sofa sleeps one and there is a first floor powder room. Plenty of driveway to park a boat trailer. This home is fully equipped and accommodating for the best vacation experience. The 1st floor primary bedroom with king bed has a small deck and patio door. The walk-in Elfa furnished closet includes luggage rack. Wall mounted flat panel TV with Direct TV, ceiling fan, in room heat and AC control.

The usual minimum stay is 4 nights, but there are summer dates with a two night minimum when guest bookings leave open dates. Check the calendar for short visit options, or send an inquiry.

The detached garage has an apartment on the 2nd floor, occupied year round by a lovely couple who tend the flower gardens.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a pond on the property within 200 ft.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry, no pets accepted at this time.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
San Juan County Vacation Rental Permit - This property is permitted for vacation rentals, permit # 16-0016 San Juan Ventures LLC.
The property manager is Toni Michelexxx-xxx-xxxx. The county-required Rules of Conduct are supplied in the Rental Agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PPROVO 16-0016-CERT
Property # 443418vb
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

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mt. Grant Preserve and Lime Kiln Point State Park. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Mt. Grant Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 21 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Duck Soup - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Contemporary in the Woods ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary in the Woods ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary in the Woods ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary in the Woods located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Mt. Grant Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of False Bay and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. San Juan Island National Historic Park and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in the middle of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and area. We loved how close the home is to all the sites and attractions. Owner was very responsive to the minor smoke detector issue we had and it was quickly resolved. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with all the amenities you could ever think of! Beautifully decorated, and the owner was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Nice stay

Perfect place to relax and good location to enjoy the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The house was very nice, furnished, and very well equipped. We all loved the grounds and beautiful flower gardens along with all the art pieces in the house. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. This was a quiet off the beaten path but only 10 minutes from downtown and the ferry. The house was well stocked, comfortable beds and very clean. It’s a beautiful property to just walk on and sit outside to enjoy, we did both. I would highly recommend. Jeanne is a responsive host and I appreciated her quick communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara H.

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

Great place to escape

Conveniently located about 15 minutes from Friday harbor and Kiln lighthouse. Very quiet and relaxing home. Host was very nice and helpful. House was stocked with lots of dishes, pots, seasonings, blankets, towels, etc. It was the prefect place for a vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for the kind comments. I hope you will come visit again. Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

San Juan Island

We loved staying at this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miechelle F.

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

Serene Forest Getaway

The perfect place to stay as we slowed down and explored San Juan Island and its waters. Owner made it very easy to get there and plan activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Great

I was there with my three teenage children, and we had a great time and the house was absolutely great. We were sitting in the back and a deer with giant antlers, just sauntered by through the backyard as we sat there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The walking path that loops around the acreage is fabulous and provides you different views of the outdoor sculptural installations. There are many, many sculptures to take in from contemporary to found object pieces, stone sculptures to finely ground stainless steel pieces and one of. My favorites, a wooden whale hung in a tree about eye level with moss growing on its back rather than barnacles. Art aficionado’s will love this house! It’s a gem
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Allyson, Thank you for your lovely comments about the art in my home and on the walkabout trail. I am delighted that you found the joy in its beauty, as I do. Come visit again ! Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great place to stay on San Juan Island!

The house was great and in a beautiful setting - It was so quiet and peaceful. We'd definitely stay there again. Jeanne, the host, was great to work with and very responsive to any questions we had,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thanks for your kind comments. Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

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

Great place, centrally located on the island.

A great house, well stocked kitchen. Close to Friday Harbor but in a quiet woods. A very nice primary bathroom. The frogs sang us a chorus each night. The trash cans were a bit confusing but that’s minor. We had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Don, Thanks for the review and so glad you and the family had a good time. I appreciate your patience with the Opalco Coop overnight improvements work that happened one night of your visit. Best, Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vipul P.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Peaceful, serene, and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geri R.

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

Great House and Great Location

Great property- good communcation with owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Thanks for your kind comments and choosing my home to be your home on the island. Have a great rest of the summer. Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Wonderful Property in a Wonderful Place

We stayed five nights and absolutely loved it! Spacious with great amenities. Quiet and fairly close to town. But everywhere is close to town on San Juan Island. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Peaceful Haven

Our family enjoyed the peaceful environment provided by the surroundings of this property. The home was well equipped for cooking and enjoying family time. We highly recommend this space.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

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

Beautiful Spot

The house was beautiful and very well appointed. The location was easy and right in the middle of the island. We all felt so welcome and right at home. We would love to come back again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

It was amazing. Felt like I was in paradise. I was more peaceful than I’ve been in a long time. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone. I know thank you for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marjorie A.

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

San Juan Wedding

beautiful property, quiet and peaceful. Well stocked, everything you wanted was there. Property owner was very easy to get ahold of and great to work with. I would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Wonderful and pleasant stay

My family and I had a very nice stay at the "purple" house. The house was warm, cozy, clean, and fun for all. Beautiful setting and walking trails. Jeanne was a great host. See you next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2021
James, Thank you for your kind comments. Your booking gets the prize for the first guests ever to arrive in 4 wheel drive after a rare snow storm covered the green grass with snow. I'll look forward to your return in more usual weather so you can enjoy evening happy hour in the gazebo by the pond. Regards, Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, peaceful, serene place to call home while exploring the majestic San Juan Islands. The home itself is luxurious and well-appointed: playful art, great kitchen, and tons of natural light. The land is even better: one of those few places of true quiet where you can hear the flapping of a birds wings while you take in the wonderful forest surroundings. There is a forest walk created with care that I took many times to just listen and be present. A beautiful space to meditate and just be. Add to this the amazing place that is San Juan Island…a recipe for something special. Highly valuable. Highly recommended. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you Chris for your review. The walkabout through 1/2 mile of my forest has been a labor of love creating and maintaining. It sounds like you experienced Forest Bathing which is slowing down and being still in the woods and while surrounded by the sounds of nature and maybe the tinkle of wind chimes. Guests come back for the walkabout and the yoga platform overlooking the pond. So many tree and evergreen reflections on the water a few dragon flies and croaking frogs entertain. Bring the family and comeback again. Jeanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Beautiful secluded home

This is a beautiful, well stocked home, not just a rental house. It’s quiet with birds, gardens, outdoor seating. We rarely saw any signs of the onsite manager and we felt our privacy was respected. It is about a 15 minute drive to any place on the island so it is a nice location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

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

Perfect!

We truly enjoyed our stay at Jeanne’s lovely house in the woods. The walking paths throughout the property were wonderful and my 3 year old granddaughter loved her hikes! The house was spotless and had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jeanne Sleeper

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Owner, Jeanne fell in love with this island in 1976 when she was there to teach a class, visited several times over the years and in 2006 two families found the 16-acre parcel of our dreams. Both families live in busy So CA and they wanted the peace and privacy that comes with the rural forest and lots of space. Their love of the ocean, nature, art and sculpture fill the house and gardens.

Why they chose this property

This custom property is a low VOC, low allergen, amenity-filled home situated so light fills the house and every piece of art has a story. Kids have room to explore, enjoy a rural environment, see stars at night while parents read, BBQ, take walks and enjoy porch and patio sitting time. It's nice to be away from the traffic and town. Enjoy the craftsmanship and love that the island artisans built into my home and the computer and Starlink internet connection available for guests.

What makes this property unique

The wetlands behind the house has frogs, dragon flies & tad poles. The small deer come to drink and then walk around the lawn perimeters. The walkabout is a perfect 1/4 mile walk thru the woods to start and end each day. The property is in the island center, so Lime Kiln State Park, American Beach, Friday Harbor town or Roche Harbor are only a 20 minute scenic drive away.

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