Water View Place

Water View Place - NEWLY LISTED! NEW HOT TUB! Water View Place is unlike anything else! This cozy contemporary south viewing home sits near the water’s edge. Spectacular water views make it ideal for seasonal whale watching. High vaulted ceilings expand this three bedroom home while its modern kitchen and comfortable living room offer unforgettable sunrises and sunsets. Family time can be shared by the BBQ on the southwestern facing deck. Anyone looking for reprieve can find sanctuary in the two person jetted tub. A gas fireplace and wood floors add to the warmth of this home making it prefect for all seasons.

Water View is nearby to beaches and hiking trails.

***PLEASE NOTE***Though the home is very private, there are caretakers living in a separate cabin on the property. The property may not be suitable for families with small children.

Cell phone reception is spotty

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Great house, great views, and geat visit to Friday Harbor

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2018

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  a guest from Newton, MA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a perfect house for family of 4 adults and 2 children. Location on south island shore was quiet and beautiful and only 20 min. from downtown Friday Harbor.

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• Reunion

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2017

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  a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our time at the Water view place! The house was lovely and very comfortable.
  Great place to catch up with college friends.

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• A wonderful place to stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2017

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  Lori T from Edmonds, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We just returned from a long weekend at Water View Place. What a beautiful home and memorable stay! The home is situated with a view of the water, and we enjoyed daily sightings of deer grazing in the meadow. Each morning we drank our coffee and watched the wildlife and various activities in the bay.
  
  My cousin and I brought our moms up for a long weekend. We spent several hours a day sight seeing, but always looked forward to coming back to the house at the end of the day to relax. Furnishings were comfortable, Wi-fi worked great, and we enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen.
  
  I would highly recommend this place, and wouldn't mind renting it again in the future. If you have anyone in your party who cannot climb stairs, you may want to consider another location.
  

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• Scenic Spot, Lovely Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2017

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  Steve M from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This is a really nice property in a scenic location. The winding road leading to the property is incredibly picturesque. There's an expansive view across the sound to Victoria from the deck and main living areas. The sunsets were amazing. The property itself is well appointed and comfortable. It was well stocked with extra towels, blankets, cooking utensils, etc., etc.

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• Great view, Beautiful home

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2017

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  a guest from Delta, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the house and the open feel of it. The view was great. I would definitely stay here again.

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• GREAT!!!!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2017

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  Douglas S from Euless, TX recommends this vacation rental

  The View is Amazing! House is Great for 3 couples! Great location! Beautiful Home!!! Will Rent it Again!!!!

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• One of our favorite rentals of the last 15 years

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2017

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  Jeffrey N from Waxhaw, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We've rented on both coasts - in the mountains, the desert, on the beach and lakeside - and this property is easily in our top 5; maybe tied for first. The photos are 100% accurate - if not a bit modest: the views across the sound to the Olympics are absolutely incredible. You can actually view the sounds from both the large front deck AND the smaller deck of the master bedroom. The property is well-finished with quality materials, immaculately maintained and spotlessly clean. The owners live next door, and were available and friendly but never intrusive. Near the end of a gravel road, the house is incredibly quiet - except for the sounds of the waves and birds. We saw deer and quail each evening. The welcome snacks and first morning coffee supply were a nice extra touch. While not touted in the review, the living room couch (while not a pull-out) is a comfortable sleeping spot if you have a snorer in your family and kids too old to share a bed! With so much to do on the island, we actually scheduled our sunsets to be back at the house to enjoy them! Amazing place!

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• Nature Lovers Paradise

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2017

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  Stephanie B from Abington, PA recommends this vacation rental

  From the beautiful garden to the abundant wildlife, this home has it all. The house itself is very nicely appointed, but the natural surroundings are what make it spectacular. The views of the water allow you observe orcas swimming past right from the porch. Hummingbirds and bald eagles fly overhead. Black tailed deer and foxes graze in the surroundings. We would happily return to this property in the future and highly recommend it to others.

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• gorgeous property

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2017

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  a guest from Boulder, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Great place. Clean and complete. Great location

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• Fabulous Home and Amazing Views!

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2017

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  Mindie M from Santaquin, UT recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay at Water View Place! The view is fantastic and the home had everything we needed. We'll definitely be back to stay here again!

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• Awesome View

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2017

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  Dana F from Oak Harbor, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We were visiting with our son and daughter-in-law from Tennessee. They were quite impressed with the house, the view and private location. The beautiful kitchen was perfect for preparing meals and socializing. We even got treated to Orcas playing out front in the bay one afternoon!

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• Excellent San Juan Rental

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2017

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  Jennifer M from Redmond, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Gorgeous property, comfortable beds, nice linens, well equipped, very clean....would love to come in the summer.

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• A perfect vacation hideout

  Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2017

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  Tom H from Woodinville, WA recommends this vacation rental

  The property was beautiful, and an easy fifteen minutes to town. The view was wonderful, and my wife enjoyed the bald eagle playground that is this particular area, managing to photograph multiple eagles at a time the week of our stay. The house is well furnished and comfortable, and has all the modern touches that you might hope for. The owners live on site, and were incredibly nice and helpful if needed. We will definitely stay here again.

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• Peaceful & Relaxing

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2017

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  Brian E from Pantego, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great trip to Water View Place, the perfect place to stay our first time on San Juan Island. Our family of 4 and my mother made the trip to visit family who live near by. The views were incredible, and the drive in was so different and fun compared to our everyday lives. The house was warm and inviting upon arrival, exactly what was needed after a long travel day. We look forward to coming back and visiting in the summer next time and would love to stay here agin, we hear the whales visit near by and you can hear them singing at night.

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• Perfect for our Special Fall Weekend Visit

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2016

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  a guest from Bellingham, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Lovely house and location. Potential guests need to know that main living area is upstairs; not ideal for someone with mobility issues. An added plus that the homeowner is right next door (helped us figure out the tv controls, which are a bit tricky). We appreciated and enjoyed the basket of "first breakfast" and snack items.

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• Honeymooning at Waterview Place

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2016

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  David K from Renton, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Great home, great location. Incredible views coupled with an incredible home made for a memorable honeymoon week. The house had all the things you would need from a kitchen, and the master bathroom (with jacuzzi) was an added treat.

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• Romantic and Spiritual

  Stayed 6 days ending in August, 2016

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  a guest from Cascade, MD recommends this vacation rental

  It was one of a kind! The San Juan Islands are like being in another country. And Water View Place was the icing on the cake. We arrived to this well appointed yet comfy cozy home and the whales were feeding in the Haro Strait. They visited mulitple times a day some times and almost every day! The home is masterful design with fine finishes. The owners and their sweet puppy make you feel right at home, but do not hoover :). We will most certainly be back.

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• Wonderful house

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2016

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  a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We spent 3 nights here and were so impressed with the house and how well stocked it was for cooking. The view is amazing, especially at sunset. We saw multiple orcas from the deck!! Bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable.

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• Lovely rural setting

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2016

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  George C from Parker, Co recommends this vacation rental

  A lovely home in an idyllic rural setting. Very bright, cheery, and open layout with pretty water views. Furnishings and decorations were comfortable and welcoming. Home was spotless with many nice touches such as fluffy towels and local lavender soap in the bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking and we were welcomed with fresh bread and coffee upon arrival.
  
  This was our favorite area of San Juan island with the coastal hikes of American camp nearby. We would undoubtedly recommend this special place!

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• Great place for a quiet vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2016

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  a guest from South Jordan, Utah recommends this vacation rental

  Simply put, we loved it. Loved the location and it provided easy access to everything on the island. It was perfect and just what we wanted - A quiet out of the way location that overlooked the water. It was beautiful. Plenty of room, nice facilities, and very clean. We saw orcas almost every day. Great privacy and perfect for our family of four.

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• Great, high-quality house with wonderful views, thoughtful owners

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2016

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  Roy S from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay at Water View Place. The views were outstanding and the quality of the house was very high. The owners were very thoughtful- there were unexpected delights like bread and a great pair of binoculars for whale watching. Highly recommended.

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• Water View Place

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2016

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  Catherine M from Middleton, WI recommends this vacation rental

  Water View Place is a lovely property in a perfect location. Photos give an accurate feel for the house - it's in "like new" condition. Whales were spotted from the balcony on multiple days : )

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• Peaceful Retreat

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2016

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  a guest from Lake Oswego, Oregon recommends this vacation rental

  Great water view, quiet, and wonderfully outfitted cabin. Thank you for a terrific stay.

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• Beyond Expectations from Start to Finish

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2016

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  a guest from San Diego, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We rented Water View Place in May. The property met & exceeded our expectations. Kitchen was well stocked, pictures don't really do the house justice as to how nice this house is laid out, especially for a group with the open floor plan. The house is actually closer to the water then the pictures let on. Note it is not on the water but close & has an excellent view - great sunsets. If you had two couples it would be a great house to rent with the set up, & could comfortably fit a family. Location was perfect to run into town or around the island to the top tourists spots. Owners do live next door but you don't realize it & are actually quite helpful with suggesting hikes & things to do. San Juan Property Management was great to work with - responded to all emails, easy payment, & followed up to make sure everything was OK with the house which isn't the norm for most rental agencies.

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• Oh the views!

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2016

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  a guest from Tahuya, WA - Washington recommends this vacation rental

  This home is incredible! Beautiful views, updated, we'll decorated, clean luxuries the average person doesn't have at home.

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• Peaceful, Comfortable, and Scenic

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2015

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  a guest from Sherwood, Oregon recommends this vacation rental

  We had a restful time. Enjoyed cooking in the very nice kitchen, great views, comfortable bed. Directions for TV/Satellite inadequate, but owners kindly showed us how to get things working. Kitchen needs scissors. But those are minor inconveniences, overall, perfect. Best restful vacation ever!

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• Amazing Place! Will make this location an annual visit!

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2015

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  Maeja P from Kent, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely loved this house/cabin. Perfect for 6 people. Location was great - right on the water with Whales swimming by daily. Far enough out that you feel piece of mind, but accessible to a lot of great San Juan tourist spots. Friendly owners - the husband built this house. Only reservation is that it has 1 bathroom.

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• Wonderful

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2015

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  a guest from Olympia, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This is a marvelous house and excellent location. We watched Orcas playing in the water while we sat on the deck enjoying to spectacular view of the water and Vancouver Island in the distance. The sunsets were brilliant. The house is a great design with lovely furnishings. American Camp is walking/running/riding distance and the beach there is the longest on the island for walking/running and there are trails throughout the park for walking/running. It is a quick drive to Friday Harbor for anything you might want. It is a quick trip to Lime Kiln park for a slightly different view of the whales and sunset, but really the deck offers about the best sunset and whale watching views you can imagine.
  

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• Perfect on every level!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2015

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  Anne T from Manhattan Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I and our 17 year daughter stayed here in early August. Water View Place is wonderful for so many reasons. The view from the home is breathtaking. Not only did we watch orca swim by, we could even hear them breathing. Remarkable. The sunsets were incredible too. The setting is so beautiful. It's quaintly rural, yet still only a 10 minute drive to Friday Harbor. The home itself is even nicer than the very nice photos. The kitchen is well stocked with quality cookware, and you can whale watch while you do the dishes! The bathroom is really nice and spacious. Everything about the home is top notch. We even picked a zucchini from the garden to BBQ one night. We will definitely stay here again. It's a gem.

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• Great House and Island!

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2015

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  Michael Z from Valrico, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed the house very much and had a wonderful view. Would stay here again!

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• Fabulous Family Stay!

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2015

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  a guest from Nashville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Our family of 5 fit perfectly in the 3 bedrooms. What a beautiful property from the setting, to the structure, to the decor. This made our stay on San Juan and was the nicest accommodations we had during our 10 day trip to WA. Just beautiful! We saw Orcas from the deck, picked blackberries along the road, and cooked local fish bought in the harbor. You cannot go wrong with this house.

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• Stunning

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2015

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  Doran S from Minneapolis, MN recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Water View Place was simply wonderful. The house is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The owners pay attention to detail. It is in a beautiful location and the upper deck allowed us to enjoy views of the water, watch pods of Orcas swim by and enjoy sunsets. It is about 8-10 minutes from Friday Harbor, so you need a car and can't walk to stores, coffee, etc. Our only minor complaint is that kitchen needs a few more items. But our family had the most wonderful time at San Juan Islands and Water View Place was perfect.

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• Gorgeous view!

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2015

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  Pamela M from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Water View Place was great. It was lovelier than even the photos show, and plenty of room for us. Comfortable furnishings, quality linens and the deck(s) for orca sightings, which were plentiful made for a perfect weekend.

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• Most wonderful vacation rental ever

  Stayed 14 days ending in June, 2015

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  Matt V from Healdsburg, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We selected Water View Place for exactly what the name implies: its water view. I had visited San Juan Island before, and knew the resident Orcas swam by the southern point pretty much every day. I wanted a place with a view of the straits. Water View Place delivered in spades. The house itself was spotlessly clean, the rooms spacious and modern. Our favorite part of the house was the great room; those windows enable you to see everything -- including the passing whales. Also really appreciated the gas grill on the deck outside; we used that a bunch. The kitchen was MUCH nicer than our kitchen at home, and I appreciated that the owners allowed us to use their stash of bags, tin foil, etc. Beds were comfortable and cozy. Upstairs bathroom was immaculate and that tub was big enough for about 10 of us. Loved the downstairs bedroom, too -- the property was only advertised as a 2 BR but really it was a 3 BR. Our kids enjoyed picking snap peas from the garden and running around on the yard out front. Perhaps my only warning to other guests would be to RENT A 4WD VEHICLE. We did not, and after two weeks' of back and forth on the road, I blew a side wall toward the end of our visit. Bottom line: We will be back, and when we return, we'll stay here again. We loved it.

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• Great vacation home with a view

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2015

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  a guest from Redmond, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This is a great vacation home. It has lots of space, and is very well stocked with all essentials. Our hosts were very gracious - they left us fresh baked goodies and home made granola to welcome us. On our first day, we could see orcas swimming by in the ocean!

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