Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Dining
Interior
5.0
Outstanding(193 Reviews)

House in San Juan Island, WA

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Heron House on Westcott Bay – Waterfront living near Roche Harbor

Welcome to picturesque Westcott Bay, a quiet retreat, 5 minutes walk from Roche Harbor Resort, shopping and all marina facilities. Heron House is a dog friendly vacation rental newly constructed in October of 2017…3 minutes walk to Roche Harbor’s dog park. Fly in, boat in, or drive in, you’re never more than 5 minutes walk to the Heron House.

What to do on Westcott Bay? Well, you could walk 50 feet out your back door to the beach, or stroll, on all but the highest tides, to Picnic Island. Use the two fishing kayaks to paddle around the bay, troll a line, or set a crab trap. On the weekend, paddle over to the Westcott Bay Shellfish farm for their famous barbequed oysters. Maybe you’d like to hike the nationally recognized trails … all without having to get in your car! If it’s a stroll you have in mind, walk the 3 mile loop past the sculpture gardens (off leash for dogs), through Roche Harbor Resort itself, stopping briefly at Westcott Bay Cider for a tasting, catch a rare Pokémon at the lighthouse mailbox opposite the old quarry 9 swimming hole, and … you’re back home.

If drive you must, head over to Lime Kiln Point for some orca watching, tide pooling, or having a picnic lunch. You could drive 9 miles into the big city of Friday Harbor for all the amenities of a small town.

Roche Harbor Resort provides the opportunity to book a whale watching trip, join a kayak tour around the north end of Henry Island, or, if you’re lucky…schedule a wedding 

The Heron House is named for the great blue herons that daily stalk the shallows or perch on Picnic Island. Bring your camera for some close up shots of them or the bald eagles that fish in Westcott Bay.

However you enjoy our home, we’re glad you stopped by.

Cheers,

Dave and Sue and Stella-mae

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(193 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
We were staying on the island for a wedding at Roche Harbor and this house was amazing. Large and clean and walkable to the small town, water and venue. Thank you for hosting!
5.0
Jun 2024
This home had everything we needed traveling with young kids and a pet. The older kids loved clamming on the beach each morning. The hosts had clam buckets, tons of clam boots and shovels for the experience! We enjoyed kayaking around the bay. Walking or biking distance to Roche Harbor for a sunset and dinner. The home and hosts were wonderful!
5.0
Jun 2024
We enjoyed our stay here, it's a nice spot out of the hustle and bustle and tourist traffic around Friday Harbor. We saw quail, deer and birds nearby and a baby otter we had to rescue from the middle of the road. The house had everything we needed and was a good layout with nice views from the decks. It's a short walk over to Roche Harbor, though note coming back is a lot of steep uphill. Only a few negatives I would say. The house was quite loud, the hard floors and acoustics meant you heard every toilet flush and door all over the house. No big deal but something to be aware of if you have night owls and others who go to bed early. The bikes mentioned in the listing were also not present, though I think the hill to Roche Harbor would have been too steep to ride up anyway. Lastly the shower floor upstairs was quite slippery especially when soapy and I almost fell a few times. Be careful! A non-slip mat or coating there would probably be a good idea. Otherwise we loved the house and didn't want to leave!
5.0
Jun 2024
Love this house so much that we keep coming back when we stay by Roche Harbor. Right on the water with great views of the bay and more privacy than staying on resort. Perfect place to stay with a group.
5.0
Jun 2024
We loved the quiet setting and all the wildlife in the area. A great location walking distance to Roche Harbor The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes. Nice decor. Only suggestion would be to update the bedroom pillows. Thank you! We had a wonderful stay!
5.0
May 2024
We had a wonderful trip. Dave and Sue were great hosts. Amazing location. Thank you
5.0
May 2024
Great place and location. Very quite and private. Very clean and well kept with lots of amenities. Easily walkable (if you like a few hills) to Roche Harbor with restaurants, coffee, groceries/liquor. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly return.
5.0
May 2024
Wonderful location, beautiful view. Lovely large accommodations.. and puppy friendly! A few details could use improvement: Out door bbq grill was rusty and very greasy felt uncomfortable to use. The oven looked not to be cleaned for sometime and felt uncomfortable to use The TV sound/ audio poor ( too loud - too soft) Suggestion- please add grab bars in the shower for elderly Overall a nice experience!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in San Juan Island?

The average price for a rental in San Juan Island is $486 per night. This rental is $235 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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