ACANTHUS SUITES is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes, built in 1913, as a wedding gift for a well to do merchants daughter and her new husband. It has been beautifully restored.
Located in Downtown Historic Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the Ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor. This is an excellent choice for special events, small gatherings and family reunions.
When you rent this entire home, you have access to both floors and their individual suites. There is not a full kitchen in these units.
On the top floor you have 'Logger Suite', a studio suite with a full bed, a private bath + kitchenette, 'Miner Suite', a studio suite with two Queen beds, a private bath + kitchenette, and the 'Annex' an additional bedroom with one Queen and one Twin bed.
On the main level you have the 'Explorer Suite', a studio with one Queen bed, a twin pull-out bed, a private bath +kitchenette, the 'Farmer Suite' a 2 bedroom suite equipped with two Queen size beds, a kitchenette, full bathroom, plus seating area.
At the back of the house you'll find 'Fisherman Suite' a 1 bedroom suite with Queen sized bed, pull-out couch, spacious kitchenette, private bathroom, and a private entrance.
The 4 suites all are fully furnished with comfy furniture, new small appliances and most have an electric fireplace.
There is a large covered front porch with a picnic table and extra seating, plenty of off street parking, large back yard with a pond and huge curly willow tree with another 2 picnic tables, propane barbeque and lawn furniture in the cool shade.
Guests will find that one block from Acanthus Suites will bring you into the heart of downtown Friday Harbor, offering many delicious restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, ice-cream shops and art galleries, all within walking distance. On Saturday mornings the local San Juan Island Farmer's Market is a 5 minute walk from the Acanthus Suites!
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: 19.24 Mbps, Upload Speed: 3.17Mbps, Ping: 51.33 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted late August/early September 2020 using SpeedCheck Pro)
The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
This house has great cell phone reception.
Private parking for guests available.
Rooms and Amenities
Property Type
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House, 2 story
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Unit Code
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AS-ENTIR
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Beds
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6 queen beds, 1 full bed, 1 twin bed, 3 sleeper sofas, 1 other bed
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Bathrooms
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4.75 bathrooms
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Rooms
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Sleeps 21
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Pets
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No pets allowed.
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Standard Amenities
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children welcome, non smoking only, Events Allowed
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Kitchen
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Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster
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Living
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Linens, Internet-Wireless, Hair Dryer, Internet, Fireplace-Electric
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Outdoor
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Deck, Gas Grill
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Geographic
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Downtown
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Entertainment
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Games, Smart TV, Books
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