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Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town!

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Room
Interior
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 233.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Whale Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

one bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town!

Beautiful, brand new two person studio cottage, with a full kitchen, inspiring picture window views of Griffin bay and beyond. Comfortable queen bed. Sitting area has gorgeous water view. The lagoon at the bottom of our yard has marvelous bird activity.
This property is on the water; you can step onto the shore. Private garden, entrance and parking. This location is close to town, yet peaceful and surrounded by nature.
The lagoon provides wonderful bird watching opportunities and the sunny south facing site is truly enjoyable.

Property manager

Jim and Peg LeBlanc
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 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
No smoking in cottage or on property

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 cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Pelindaba Lavender Farm are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Turn Island State Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park 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 Museum of Art - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whale Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful waterfront cottage, close to town! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lafarge Open Space, San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 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. 278 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 287 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yoni B.

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

Wonderful weekend

We stayed at “shaqteau” for a truly lovely weekend bike trip. The property is beautiful, convenient, and made for a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

San Juan Island weekend get-away spot

We had a family wedding on San Juan Island and this cottage was the perfect spot for our stay. Close driving distance from Friday Harbor and the ferry landing, and walking distance to several beach spots. I appreciated the craftsmanship and charm of the cottage and it came equipped with everything we needed for our extended weekend get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Weekend getaway

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvan Genko R.

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

Beautiful!

This is a lovely, well-cared-for cottage, very comfortable, good kitchen, heat that works (!), quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

julia y.

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

PERFECT San Juan Visit

My husband and I stayed here for a full week and it was PERFECT! The goal was to see what the island is like in the 'off-season' months with cooler temps and rain.This property is located minutes from the Ferry, walking distance into Friday Harbor, and has incredible views of the water. If you are a birder, this is a GEM! Lost track of how many species and birds we watched each day - just fabulous.This cottage is adorable - just enough space to settle in and enjoy! We had everything we needed and could not have asked for more.The owner is kind and genuine and generous - shared fresh eggs from the property chickens - outstanding!100% - 10 out of 10 stars - thumbs up - however you want to rate it - EXCELLENT!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette J.

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

Perfect retreat!

The Shaqteau was a gem! All the amenities I needed for my get-away, so close to town yet quiet and peaceful. I slept wonderfully and got to watch the sunrise from a perfect picture window. Even made it down to the private shore! I look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Peaceful get location on San Juan

Exceptional location with incredible views. Appreciate the quiet, comfortable setting with everything one might need. Jim was a superb communicator with helpful recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

Amazing

Amazing quiet serene beautiful little piece of heaven
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

Friday Harbor

Great property right on the water and very close to Friday Harbor . Perfect spot for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete W.

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

Sublime Shaqteau

Perfect for two in a comforting, stylish, practical way. Small in size but everything we needed was provided. The queen bed was comfortable and sitting area with a large window to the expansive back yard which extended to the water of a bay-like area. The structural detail inside is fantastic.Go!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George N.

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

Friday Harbor studio

Nice studio great property extends to tidal pond Close to town and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Quiet spot close to town

This was a great little spot. Lots of wildlife on the lagoon. It was very cozy and had everything i needed to take care of myself for 8 days.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhaila R.

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

Cozy and so lovely

Just perfect for a couple, the sweetest cottage, welcoming & close to town for our bike on ferry trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe G.

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

Great place to stay with water access

The cabin is really cute and the access to the waterfront is a nice bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirah M.

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

Extremely convenient and located waterfront.

Can't beat the views and location. Accommodating hosts. Easy to get to from the ferry. A perfect jumping off point!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

San Juan vacation

This was our first time to San Juan Island and we couldn't have been more pleased with our lovely accommodations. It was exactly what we wanted for our vacation. The landscaping around the cottage was beautiful and created a private outdoor patio. Even though we were a short 15 minute walk to town it was dark and quiet enough to keep the large picture windows open at night. It was clean and well laid out. We absolutely would want to stay here again for any future San Juan visits. Thank you to our kind hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Relaxing and cozy place

We enjoyed our stay. It was a wonderful home base as we explored the island. Close to downtown Friday Harbor. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon B.

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

Friday Harbor

My husband and I stayed at the "Shaqteau" at Friday Harbor we were very happy with loction, super close to town! The cottage was very charming and perfect for our stay...the hosts were very friendly and we enjoyed meeting them...nice spot to relax on the water and enjoy the view...we highly recommend this cottage and would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Always enjoyable!

Thanks for hosting us again, while we visit children and grands on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Fabulous cottage for two.

Owners very helpful and gave us total privacy. Beautiful cabin with nice details and view of garden and bay. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely setting and convenient to the town of Friday Harbor. Highly recommend. Friday harbor
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Hidden Gem

Property was quaint, peaceful, clean and well kept. We were there for a wedding in Friday Harbor at the Saltwater Farm. We had a great stay and plan to return again when we have more time to explore the neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

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

Beautiful stay!

This place is an absolute gem! The host was very responsive. The property is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Studio With a View!

Amazing place to stay on San Juan! The studio is designed so well and feels very spacious. It is close enough to Friday harbor for restaurants or grocery stores (you can walk) but far enough away for peace and quiet. It was so easy to explore the island and then come "home" and enjoy the view from the large window, or on the chairs at the end of the garden beside the water. Jim was so welcoming and gave us great ideas. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

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

Beautiful Friday Harbor cottage

I loved my stay at the cottage . The home was clean and in like new condition. It was nicely appointed and had everything you could want . The yard was unbelievable , it’s on the water and has a gorgeous sitting area next to the water , as well as a nice sting area in front of the home . It was very quiet , I slept like a baby . It’s also an easy walk to town . The communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely be staying here anytime we visit San Juan island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Perfect San Juan Getaway

This was the best sanctuary I could have asked for while staying on the island and the perfect refuge at the end of a day of exploring. I've finally found my place to stay on San Juan for all future adventures. James was the perfect host and so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Peg LeBlanc

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Jim and Peg LeBlanc are fun loving artists and thoroughly enjoy living in the San Juan islands. We love to garden, kayak and bird watch. We have collaborated on making this property a simple and beautiful place to spend time.

Why they chose this property

For many years when we were living elsewhere (our former fast-paced, urban, busy , fun, and noisy ) the San Juan Islands were a beacon for us, shaping our goals for a new chapter of living a little slower, a little simpler, with more natural beauty. We have tried to keep to that vision in making our little cottage a place where you might experience what we love about his part of the world.

What makes this property unique

We really think this is the best of both worlds for out of town visitors. You are surrounded by the beauty of this unique environment, the water of Griffin Bay, the clean air that blows over these islands, the quiet of being distance from major traffic ways... and yet we are walking distance to the town's restaurants, theaters, museums, the harbor and music venues. We love living where we do on this fantastic island. Beautiful and convenient!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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