Waterfront Home! Westside View! (WVH)

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Enjoy your morning cup from these two comfortable captain's chairs.

Located on the pristine "westside" of San Juan Island.

Enjoy the breathtaking view from the deck

For safety reasons, fireplace is not for guest use.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Free WiFi

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Friday Harbor, Washington

San Juan County Park
‪5 min drive‬
Lime Kiln Point State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Roche Harbor Marina
‪14 min drive‬
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Amazing Waterfront Home! Westside of San Juan Island!! Whale View Haven!

This remodeled home that sleeps 6, located on the Westside of San Juan Island, is the perfect getaway for groups or couples wanting to relax and enjoy what the island has to offer.

Enjoy watching wildlife off the water-view deck as the local birds enjoy the bird feeders, and maybe spot a harbor seal playing in the water below. The renovated gourmet kitchen boasts 2 ovens, stone counter tops, stainless steel appliances and fully stocked cookware. The kitchen is situated to enjoy the expansive views while preparing your meals. You may catch a glimpse of a passing Orca Whale while pouring your morning coffee!

The primary bedroom located on the main floor has a King size bed and a grand view of the water. The picture-window in the primary bedroom can be opened up to enjoy a cool breeze as you wake up. The main floor queen bedroom also has a view of the water. Between the two main-floor bedrooms in the hallway you will find the full bathroom.

The downstairs extra sleeping room feels like a separate wing of the home with a sitting area, an attached bathroom, and a Queen-Sized bed overlooking the water.

A perfect getaway for a few couples or small family with older children. Families with small children should use caution with this high bank waterfront.

This house is equipped with mini-split heat/cool systems in the main level TV/Dining area and in the downstairs area only.

There is NO Cell Coverage at this property. Long Distance is provided. The Wifi supplied at this property is adequate enough for making calls on your personal cell.

**For safety reasons the wood burning stove is not available for guest use.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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: 9.17 Mbps--Upload Speed: 2.83 Mbps -- Ping: 38 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted October 2024).

vr permit number pcupoo-15-0027

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San Juan Property Management

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Washer
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Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 waterfront. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include English Camp and San Juan Island National Historic Park. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.

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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

San Juan County Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
English Camp - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 14 min drive - 7.4 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 14 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬17 min drive
‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬15 min drive
‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬19 min drive
‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home! Westside View! (WVH) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Home! Westside View! (WVH)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home! Westside View! (WVH)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home! Westside View! (WVH) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from San Juan County Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lime Kiln Point State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve. English Camp and San Juan Island National Historic Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

17 July 2024

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

Great stay!

Can’t ask for better views on San Juan. Close proximity to the Lamas!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

22 Aug 2024

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

Perfect for us!

We love the San Juan islands and this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Rose M.

20 Sept 2024

Great Home for relaxing vacation

10/10 Excellent

William J.

18 Sept 2023

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

Special stay on San Juan

This is a great property with incredible views and easy access to sights all around the island. We would highly recommend it and very much enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great views

Loved the views and house

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

15 May 2023

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

Wonderful

Amazing place, highly recommended! Don’t miss the short walk down to Smuggler’s Cove.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

25 June 2024

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

Million Dollar Views!!

Girls trip to San Juan Island was perfect with the lovely whale viewing house on the west side of the island. The relaxing views of the water, whales, sunsets, birds and ships going by kept us entertained for hours. The house is in a quiet neighborhood, well laid out and had everything we needed for our four day stay. I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

23 Feb 2024

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

peaceful and beautiful

The location is everything when coming to san juan island! amazing views from most rooms. very comfortable stay, plenty of room for me and 2 teens. well stocked kitchen and plenty of hang out space. we will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carleen W.

6 June 2021

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

Beautiful Stay on San Juan Island

Whale Watch is a well appointed, comfortable and beautiful house! It has everything you need for a Northwest Island getaway with family or friends. We highly recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

21 July 2023

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

Friday harbor get away

Perfect place to relax and watch the ship traffic, birds, fishermen, and otters. Missed the Orcas.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

21 May 2024

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

Waterfront Retreat

Great location, nice, clean place. We had plenty of room for all six of us; however, the hot water is very limited. Showers were about five minutes. Other than the water issue, I would recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

16 Aug 2023

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

Perfect location

The house gave you easy access to all the parks and marinas. Sitting on the deck was peaceful and rejuvenating. Seeing the Orcas one evening was a plus as well. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocketa N.

20 Aug 2023

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

Absolutely Fantastic!

Super clean and comfortable property, amazing view, right up the Strait from Lime Kiln State Park. We saw two pods of orcas, J and L, a Minke whale, sea otters, porpoises, and lots of jumping salmon. We truly hope we get the opportunity to visit again next summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

7 July 2022

We Love San Juan Island

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: As usual, our annual trip to San Juan Island was not long enough but very relaxing. We love it there, thanks again for another wonderful trip.

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

18 Sept 2023

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

Excellent September Vacation

The house is located with an excellent view of Haro Strait and the deck is great for an evening meal. We've vacationed several times on San Juan, Orcas, and Lopez, and think this was one of the best places we've stayed. My only caution might be renting this house during warmer months. Almost none of the windows open, so towards the end of the day the west facing living room/bedrooms can get pretty warm.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor H.

15 May 2024

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

A fantastic time!

We were able to find the property, check in and get settled with no problem! I had to call for some help on the minisplit unit in one bedroom and them PM's were so helpful and available. Our daughter is only 1 and it was great for little kids, and our older son had space to play inside and out. We loved the discount for kayaking too! It was a great home to spend a week with family. We had friends come for dinner one night and it was a perfect space to hang out with a group for a fun night. The house had everything we needed and it was nice to be out of town a bit, but still such a quick drive into downtown Friday Harbor. The view was STUNNING and we saw otters, seals, eagles, and foxes right from the porch! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

8 Oct 2017

Whale View Haven is Paradise.

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10/10 Excellent

Andy F., Denver, Colorado

11 July 2021

Great Location on West Side of SJI

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a four-day stay at Whale View Haven in July 2021. The views are spectacular overlooking the strait between San Juan Island and Canada. Although we didn’t see whales during this stay, we did see bald eagles several times a day, as well as otters and seals. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well-stocked. The property and its furnishings are somewhat dated, but fine for our needs. We would stay here again in the future.

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10/10 Excellent

Carleen W.

8 June 2021

Beautiful Views from Beautiful House

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 Haven is a beautiful, well appointed and comfortable house with spectacular views of the water! It was a family stay with two of our adult children and their partners. The house is private and a great base to explore San Juan Island from. We shrimped from our boat two days of our stay and had a wonderful time! Beautiful Roche Harbor is where we moored our boat. It has restaurants, a coffee shop and store right at the harbor with additional stores just up from the harbor. I highly recommend Whale Watch Haven House!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

9 June 2023

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

Magical

Easy to find and access. View is spectacular. We saw porpoises and seals and whales. A mama deer and her baby were just hanging out in the yard. Kitchen is fully stocked with all the equipment you need and there’s even a spice drawer! Beds were comfy and open windows helped keep the place breezy and cool. Basement bathroom sink was clogged, but we just used the sinks upstairs so it wasn’t a big deal. Property manager addressed it promptly, however, and offered to send someone out. The island is incredible and we had an amazing time exploring. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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8/10 Good

Mark H.

19 Oct 2023

Great view, could use some upgrades

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view is everything that was advertised and the kitchen area was terrific for gathering and spending time with family. However, I wouldn't go back. We took brief showers, but only one person had hot water -- it ran out almost immediately. The beds were well worn and lumpy. The house was clean, but there was a bit of a musty smell that permeated. A tankless water heater and new beds are in order for this location. Frankly, I expected more for the money.

8/10 Good

VSS

20 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Amazing view but fees are ridiculous

The view was gorgeous, we enjoyed the birds and deer even came into our backyard. The kitchen was very well equipped, even every spice and herb you could want. The furniture is dated by some people's standards, but it actually added to the mid century charm and was comfortable. But the rental fees, the non-refundable damage waiver fees are absurd. The non refundable damage waiver is not actually a waiver as you cannot waive it. Their reasoning is you don't have to worry if you break something. I'd rather have the money and a little worry. Charge a security deposit and refund it if the property is left in good shape. The website is not welcoming and the tone of the management is snappy. The list of rules, dos and don'ts, and" the owner is not responsible fors" is extensive and takes away from the anticipation of the booking. This review would have been much higher if the fees and punitive nature of the management company were more reasonable. Go to San Juan island but stay in a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Karl S., Seattle, USA

11 Apr 2021

Cozy Retreat with a 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 rented this place looking for a nice, relaxing getaway and it delivered. The house was immaculate (which is appreciated during this pandemic) and was very comfortable, from the captain’s chairs overlooking the strait to the gooshy couches curled up watching movies, we had a good time. Fantastic modern kitchen meets rustic cabin-like feel - we cooked many of our meals there and used the BBQ a few times too. Super easy. And the beds were all fine - we only used two as we're a family of three. Of course, the best part of this place is truly the view - particularly in the late afternoon and into the sunset hour. Magical. Just sit back and let the water melt your stresses away. I’d recommend this place and would like to return someday. One thing worth mentioning, it does get cold at night and the heating is limited to the living room and downstairs (or, at least it see,Ed that way). Otherwise, no real complaints.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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8/10 Good

Sami h.

30 June 2024

Amazing views

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Breathtaking views! Our family slept comfortable. Unfortunately there were Cobb webs all over the downstair towels. Which concerned me how often it had been cleaned. Disappointing for how much we paid to not have it cleaned. I also reach out to the rental company and there was no apology which was interesting to me. The location is quiet and away from the crowds. You will have to drive for food and shopping but it was nice to sit in the living room and watch the orcas swim bye. It would have been helpful to have a local lists of places they would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

William H.

21 May 2024

Peace and beauty

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: It’s difficult to imagine a more perfect spot from which to enjoy nature. We saw orcas and bald eagles from the dining room and sea lions in nearby Kiln Park. If you keep the bird feeder on the rear deck full with the supplied wild bird food, you’ll be rewarded with a steady stream of gorgeous finches and sparrows. The house itself was exceptionally clean with very comfortable beds. Do yourself a favor and stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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