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Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises

Friday Harbor vacation home with kitchen

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A cozy cabin interior with large windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a lake and trees.
A cabin with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake.
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A two-story log cabin with a deck and outdoor seating area.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, television, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, Reuben Tarte Memorial Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Reuben Tarte Memorial Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Friday Harbor

Close to the beach.At this Friday Harbor vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Reuben Tarte Memorial Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Wescott Bay. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Roche Harbor Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Reuben Tarte Memorial Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Reuben Tarte Memorial Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 24 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Juan Vineyard - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Pie - ‬86 min drive
  • ‪Matthew's Smokehouse & Deli - ‬85 min drive
  • ‪McMillin's Dining Room - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises

Summary:

Private waterfront on San Juan Island: unobstructed ocean views, sunrises off the deck, and whales passing through in season. Minutes to Roche Harbor, 15 to Friday Harbor. The main house has two bedrooms and a stone sauna off the master; a detached apartment sleeps another 3–4 with its own entrance. Deer in the yard, eagles overhead, and the kind of quiet you came to the islands for. Book the whole property and spread out.



The Space:

Main house — 2 bedrooms Open living space oriented to the water, with the view doing most of the decorating. The master bathroom opens directly to a stone sauna, the detail guests remember and the reason a lot of them book. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Laundry, pellet fireplace. - Note primary shower is a clawfoot bathtub with shower wand and not enclosed.



Detached apartment — sleeps 3–4 Fully separate entrance and its own space, so in-laws, teenagers, or a second couple get real privacy. Private half bath.



Outside Deck and yard facing the water. Blacktail deer come through most mornings and evenings. Bald eagles, herons, and kingfishers work the shoreline year-round. Orcas and humpbacks pass in season bring binoculars and leave them on the table.



Guest Access:

Guests have the entire property, the main house, detached apartment, deck, yard, and shoreline access.



Parking for 6 vehicles in the driveway. A car is essential here; there's no transit on this part of the island.



The Neighborhood:

You're just outside Roche Harbor , the historic resort village at the north end of the island, with a marina, restaurants, the sculpture park, and the evening flag ceremony that's worth catching once.



Friday Harbor is 15 minutes away for the ferry landing, groceries, the whale museum, and a real restaurant scene.



Nearby: Lime Kiln Point State Park ("Whale Watch Park") on the west side, English Camp and American Camp at San Juan Island National Historical Park, San Juan Island Sculpture Park, lavender farms, an alpaca farm, and a handful of tasting rooms. Kayak tours and whale-watch boats run out of both Roche and Friday Harbor.



Most of the island is 20 minutes or less from the front door.



Other Things to Note:

Getting here: Anacortes ferry to Friday Harbor, then about 15 minutes by car. Reserve your vehicle spot on the Washington State Ferries site well in advance in summer, walk-on is easy, driving on is not. Kenmore Air flies floatplanes into Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor if you'd rather skip the ferry.



The sauna is a stone sauna in the master bedroom, not a spa facility — full instructions are in the house guide, and we ask that it's used dry, sober, and never alone.



Wildlife: deer will visit the yard. Please don't feed them. Whale sightings are seasonal and never guaranteed, peak months are roughly May through September.



Island realities: groceries are limited and pricier than the mainland, cell service can be patchy in spots, and last ferry off the island is earlier than you'd think. Plan accordingly.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) away from the Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (96-min drive) from Odlin County Park.

Does Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises to downtown Friday Harbor?

This vacation home is 7 mi away from Friday Harbor.

Waterfront Retreat w/ Sauna | Whales & Sunrises Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the home is designed magnificently. the views -from the living room, kitchen and bedrooms remarkable. Absoultely loved the location quieter end of the island, and provided us views of otters and orcas. Enjoyed going down to the private beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

What a beautiful property. We had a great time and had great service from Roam and their team. Communication was great and our stay was seamless. We would be glad to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Great visit with three generations Good food And whales
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation get-away for my husband and me. . .

The property was even better than I imagined - beautiful views of the water, access to the beach and private. Beautiful home and location. Loved the calmness of being away from "the action". Very clean and well appointed. I look forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully Peaceful Getaway

The house was extremely clean! Me and my wife are super picky about cleanliness and this house surely met our expectations. We enjoyed the private beach and the natural wildlife on the property, including the fearless deers. We did hear the whales passing by!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don't believe the description

On first arrival, key code didn't work. Call center struggled for about an hour to finally get us in. After finally getting into property we found out that the main bedroom did not have the advertised 2 King beds, but two full beds. I don't fit in a full bed, so me and my wife had to sleep in separate beds, opposite sides of bedroom. I would have never rented the house knowing this! It also said it had 3 showers, while only having 1 shower, so our 5 person group all had to use the same communal shower. I would have never rented house knowing this! Lastly, it said it had a sauna...it did, but it appeared to have never been used with a plaque saying do not use. Very disappointed, had friends fly from two different states to stay with us. Tried to reach out to Michael the Property Manager, but have been getting the total runaround-stonewall. My suggestion...find a different property...way to expensive for what it offers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024