Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Island Retreat With Island/ Water Views; Sleeps 12

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Explore the area

Friday Harbor, WA

San Juan County Park8 min drive
Lime Kiln Point State Park9 min drive
Pelindaba Lavender Farm15 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4

+1

5 Single Beds

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Peacock room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Entry Main Floor Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

Get away from it all in this luxuriantly appointed, beautiful 4-bedroom home with spectacular water and territorial views. So quiet all you can hear is the swish of birds’ wings.
Samadhi House is perched atop Mt. Dallas, the highest point on San Juan Island in Washington state. It boasts spectacular views of Haro Strait (separates the US from Canada), the Canadian Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island, and forested mountains. Surrounded by the glories of NW nature, you can’t see a single house. But you will watch as cruise liners silently head towards Alaska and eagles and hawks soar overhead. You may even spot the occasional whale breaching in the Strait. At night, you’ll see the distant lights of Victoria and Sydney B.C. The perfect private retreat! In addition, you will enjoy art collected from around the world.

Samadhi house is a perfect getaway for those seeking peace, exquisite views, and fun on the island. Ideal for families and mature adults. Not appropriate for those seeking a spot to party. Owner/manager on premises in separate housing. (See pictures.)
Samadhi House features:

• 4 bedrooms; sleeps up to 12
• 3 fireplaces (2 gas, 1 electric)
• Free WiFi
• Gourmet kitchen
* BBQ
• Workout equipment
• High-end luxury bamboo bedding and quality mattresses for the best night’s sleep
• Heated floors in two of the bathrooms
• Large flat-screen TV
• DVD movie library
• Washer/dryer
• Indoor, outdoor seating
• Library of great books
• Heat pump with AC to the main floor
While a haven of solitude, Samadhi House is only minutes from all the amenities you could ask for:
• 7-minute drive to Lime Kiln State Park, the Northwest’s premier Orca viewing point from which to see these amazing whales feeding within 20 yards of shore (seasonal)
• San Juan County park, where friends can camp and you can launch your kayaks or other small boats
• Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor – Restaurants etc.
• Lavender farm
• Winery
• Golf course
• Whale watching tours
• Kayaking Tours
• Sail boating
• Beach combing
• Scooter rental
• Hiking
• Shopping
• Museums

VR Permit # PPROV0-14-0037

Property manager

Ajayan & Keesha

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Ocean view

Hot tub looking out on Neil Bay
(call for off-season rates for hot tub use)

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We are now allowing parties with children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no outdoor fires, fireworks, or outdoor cooking except in propane BBQ supplied by owner. Guests must clean BBQ after use.

Do not attempt to access locked closets or cabinets.

Do not disturb or disconnect the outdoor security cameras. These only show us the entrances and are there for security purposes.

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

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. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Government Street and Uptown Center. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 County Park - 8 min drive
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 9 min drive
Pelindaba Lavender Farm - 15 min drive
Roche Harbor Marina - 21 min drive
San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 24 min drive

Getting around

Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 24 min drive
Salty Fox Coffee - 24 min drive
Vic's Drive Inn - 24 min drive
Mike's Cafe & Wine Bar - 24 min drive
Downriggers - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Island Retreat With Island/ Water Views; Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Island Retreat With Island/ Water Views; Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Island Retreat With Island/ Water Views; Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 4-Bedroom Island Retreat With Island/ Water Views; Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Friday Harbor holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Mt. Grant Preserve and Lime Kiln Point State Park. San Juan County Park and Wescott Bay are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

2 Nov 2023

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

SJI

Soectacular home with great views

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

30 Oct 2023

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

Marvelous San Juan House – Transcendent Experience

This marvelous place on San Juan Island was exactly as advertised. The home itself is gorgeous. It has wonderful amenities, beautiful light, and it makes the absolute most of the incredible view it has of the rest of the island and the Haro Strait. The host is also fantastic – friendly, proactive, and easy to communicate with. Can't really ask for more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

24 Aug 2023

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

Remote spot with beautiful views

The property was lovely. Very spiritual. It was very remote, and as other reviews have suggested, I highly recommend arriving when there's still some daylight if possible. (We arrived at night and it was fine.) Also, make sure to follow the directions to the house provided by the owners; Google Maps stops short of getting you to the destination. That said, it is a beautiful spot. The house was very well-stocked with spices, tea, coffee, dish detergent, etc. My one suggestion to be aware of is that the amount of space is a little misleading. Two of the rooms are quite small, with little space to unpack, so some of us "lived out of our suitcases" for the four days we were there. The other two rooms are quite large. We had not read all the reviews, so we were a little surprised to find a yurt quite close to the house, but to be fair, the owner's daughter, who was presumably staying in it in the evenings, was very respectful of our privacy. The owner, Ajayan, was very responsive and easy to reach if necessary. All in all, it is a beautiful spot, particularly if you want to be remote and in a gorgeous setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

judith p., aurora, colorado

14 Aug 2023

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

Awesome sunsets!

Property was peaceful, quiet and secluded with the most incredible views of Vancouver Island. We enjoyed the island visiting Lime Kiln Point State Park, Cattle point Lighthouse and Friday Harbor. Very nice home for a family retreat. Thanks to Ajayan for being helpful and available for any questions that we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful two week family reunion

Ajayan and his daughter Sudha were wonderful hosts during our stay, and it was reassuring that they live nearby. Our communication was instant, and they were ready to attend to any question or need without hesitation. Views are spectacular, and the floorplan was perfect for our various families. We did most of our own cooking and the kitchen and dining areas were big enough for our clan. The wrap around deck provided play areas for the little ones, and evening guitar and sing-a-longs for the group. We would love to make another trip to San Juan, and will be happy to stay here again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ajayan & Keesha

We love to travel, write, meditate, be out in nature and connect with others. We hope our home allows for all of those activities for you. Samadhi House contains many of the artifacts of our life of travel and study, including indigenous art from Asia, India, Africa, Peru, and North America. We share it with the hopes that you will find the same peace here that we find.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with San Juan Island many years ago and have been coming up here to write for 7 or more years. We have looked and looked for our house. When we saw this one we knew we were home.

What makes this property unique

Samadhi House allows for complete peace. We love the view from the master bedroom, the view from the chaise lounge in the living room (with a good book of course and binoculars near by), the view from the downstairs great room and the feeling of the whole house.