Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)
Apartment in Friday Harbor, WA
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this apartment rental
Located in Downtown Friday Harbor! 2 Bedroom Full Bath and Kitchenette. 2 Queen Beds. Walking Distance to the Ferry.
The Farmer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Farmer is a roomy 2 bedroom suite on the ground floor of the Acanthus building. This suite has a Queen bed in each bedroom, a full bath, gathering area and kitchenette. Many like to enjoy their morning coffee or afternoon beverage from the comfort of the communal front porch. A Smart TV and internet are available for guests to log-in to their preferred streaming services.
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!
Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!
The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant's daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.
Parking available to guests.
The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
The unit does not have laundry facilities.
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: 62.11 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 63.96 Mbps -- Ping: 50 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)
This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a non-smoking unit
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
The Farmer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Farmer is a roomy 2 bedroom suite on the ground floor of the Acanthus building. This suite has a Queen bed in each bedroom, a full bath, gathering area and kitchenette. Many like to enjoy their morning coffee or afternoon beverage from the comfort of the communal front porch. A Smart TV and internet are available for guests to log-in to their preferred streaming services.
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!
Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!
The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant's daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.
Parking available to guests.
The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
The unit does not have laundry facilities.
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: 62.11 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 63.96 Mbps -- Ping: 50 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)
This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a non-smoking unit
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Friday Harbor, WA
RRRR
Reviews
Summary of reviews
The property's location, cleanliness, and comfort were highly appreciated by guests. The suites offer a cozy and homey atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing stay. Convenient walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the harbor.
8.0
The rooms and beds were comfortable. Nice big bathroom. There aren't any microwave dishes, just plates, bowls, etc.
Apparently there's a toaster available on request. The only place that info is listed is on one of the photos. Unfortunately, we didn't find that until the day we were leaving.
Otherwise, we had a great stay!
6.0
Great location. Over priced. Paper thin walls. Not that we watched TV but it was the size of our lap tops!
10.0
Clean rooms, good outdoor sitting, great location, walk to all the restaurants, easy parking. Would like to see a hot water kettle added as part of the amenity enhancement.
10.0
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:
Home is as described . Excellent location easy walking distance to town . Home was clean and had everything you would need . Nice sitting area on the front porch , lots of parking behind the home . Would definitely stay there again.
10.0
Close to shops and restaurants.
10.0
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:
The Farmer's Suite was a great choice for my friends and me to stay at during our 3 relaxing nights on San Juan Island. There was enough space for all 3 of us and the space was highly functional (nice eating area, plenty of hooks/hanging spots, adequate kitchenette, etc.). Maybe an additional mirror and blanket would've been nice. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay and found it to be of great value! Excellent location as well. We often left our car parked at the place and walked around town from the suite.
10.0
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:
This was my first visit to San Juan Island so it was a tough decision while researching where to stay. I finally landed on Acanthus and I'm so glad! Completely walkable from downtown, off street parking, and all the amenities you'd need. This historic house is beautiful and charming, albeit somewhat creaky, but that's part of what comes with an older property.
10.0
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:
Loved the rental, it met all our needs with two teenagers who ran to the sea a few times. We were able to walk pretty much everywhere,very close to the ferry lines. The house was sweet and a little fox even came to visit our last evening.
10.0
I loves this 2 bedroom suite. It was cozy, had a little kitchen space (sink, fridge, microwave) and dining/sitting area. It was located right behind the San Juan Brewery and is only a 5 minute walk to the ferry dock.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Overall, great. A few nits -- no, wait, I'll call them "suggestions for improvement" -- but on the whole a nice, comfortable stay. A large choice of eateries and pubs within a short 5 to 10 minute walk. The house was our base of operations during a three day motorcycle exploration of the San Juan Islands. Suggested improvements: bathroom fab noisy and ineffective, quits after running for five minutes. Replace the fan. Water is a "precious commodity," yet it take 3.5 minutes of running the hot water tap to get the water warm, let alone hot. Insulate the pipes. Finally, pick up some used books and leave them lying around. It adds to the ambience of the old comfy home, and gives people something to read while waiting for the slow person to take their shower.
10.0
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:
We enjoyed our stay in the Farmer’s Suite. Great location, off street parking and friendly and responsive property management.The space was clean and comfortable. We appreciated all of the kitchen and bath items provided an especially the sitting room for planning our outings on island. Be aware that that it’s an historic home and so sounds of other guests may be heard.
8.0
Bedrooms were nice. Front room was a little quirky and tight. Banquet was not that comfortable. TV was size off a computer monitor! Kitchenet was lacking a toaster/toaster oven and counter space. Location was great, close to downtown Friday Harbor. I would still come back to this location.
10.0
Rooms are nice and comfortable. One room needed black out curtains to block out the light. The kitchenette is really not for preparing any food, too tiny. Location is great, easy to walk to town.
10.0
Very clean, convenient and easy check in/checkout. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, based on both the house and its excellent location and walking access to so much of Friday Harbor. The space has historic interest, and is also well-organized, clean and with all the amenities. We would definitely stay again.
10.0
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:
We enjoyed staying at the Suite! It was really clean, confortable and great location!
6.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Honestly great location, but furniture was stylish but no comfortable, I distinctly remember signing up to pay less than I did for this site, and honestly I would not stay here again for the cost. I will look into staying at a local hotel for about $20-50 a night less.
10.0
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:
This is a great place to stay when visiting Friday Harbor. Clean, comfortable, and close by the town. I would absolutely stay here again.
10.0
The location could not have been better. The property manager made sure we had information before we knew we needed it. Really hope to go back someday.
10.0
Great location, very short walk to the harbor and restaurants. We enjoyed the 2 nice sized bedrooms, sitting room, little kitchenette w coffee pot and microwave and bathroom with all the needed amenities. No noise from other guests in other suites, completely seamless online check-in and check out were also a bonus! Would definitely stay here again! Plenty of parking for our rental car which we definitely would recommend to drive to all the gorgeous parks and beaches on the island.
10.0
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:
Great place to stay. Close to restaurants, shops, and the harbor. Clean and spacious.
6.0
Cute, cozy, had most amenities. Would been great if had more comforable chairs.
6.0
If you just need a place to sleep in a downtown location this is your place. Location is great and walkable to harbor and town. But a big disappointment in the kitchen having only a microwave & mini fridge, not even a toaster or containers to facilitate microwave cooking. For 4 people there’s no gathering area to relax or watch tv together, nor do the bedrooms have any tvs. The bathroom door doesn’t lock or even latch solidly, so uncomfortable wondering if my in-laws might walk in on me. We were excited to stay in a historic home, but the furnishings and decor didn’t make sense, completely missing an opportunity for a period home.
10.0
Home was walking distance to town, guest parking was safe and easy, decor was historic and delightful, clean and comfortable accommodations. Great stay!
10.0
We loved this house! Great communication with the owner. So nice to have super easy directions to get to the house. We thought it was even better than the pictures! So nice and quiet at night. Beautiful front porch to start the day on. Walking to town was a breeze. COMFORTABLE beds. Everything we needed to feel at home.
10.0
Cozy house in a good location: near the ferry, parks, shops. Instructions was detailed and understandable. Two details can improve the experience, for example: 1) make it so that the bathroom door can be closed; 2) add a small electric stove, some salt and sugar to the kitchen.
10.0
This was such a cute little place to stay while in Friday harbor. Right in town so you could walk everywhere.
10.0
Blocks from the ferry, close to restaurants and coffee shops. The room was a bit too cold even with heaters but it did have enough blankets to keep us warm. Internet was a bit slow but it’s possible it was due to the high winds (early March).
10.0
All of the best spots in town are within walking distance! The house itself is beautiful with lots of classic details you can only find in historic properties: dark wood, gorgeous molding, stained glass accents, tiled shower, copper lined sink, high ceilings, relaxing & spacious front porch. We loved our stay and would definitely stay here if we visit Friday Harbor again (which we'd love to!). Thank you!
10.0
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:
The property was so centrally located to all the downtown restaurants and shops, we were able to walk to everything we wanted to do. The unit was very cozy and homey.
10.0
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:
My daughters and I had a terrific stay. The place was beautiful and had a superb location. Thanks for all.
10.0
This property is in walking distance to all shops, restaurants and harbor. The rooms were cozy, clean and the beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
My only recommendation is comfy chairs on the porch for reading and enjoying your wine or morning coffee.
10.0
Spent four wonderful days here walked everywhere. Easy access to shops, spas, and dining. The suite was clean and ready early.
10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
The location of this house was fabulous, loved walking into downtown Friday Harbor. Beds were. Wry comfortable. The window situation bothered me a bit. Only a few windows actually opened, and the ones that did would not stay, had to prop them open with something.
10.0
I plan to return in the near future.
10.0
Acanthus Farmer Suite, great location for your trip
The Acanthus Farmer suite is well set up with two bedrooms, a small kitchenette, and general room. The weather was warm while we were there, so we appreciated the fans in the unit. We did have some issues keeping the windows open for the fans to pull air, but managed to work around it. The beds were quite comfortable. The Acanthus Suites are in an excellent location. We were able to walk to all the restaurants and sights in Friday Harbor easily. The car was only used when we left Friday Harbor. The big front porch on the Acanthus Suites, was a big hit in the mornings and evenings.
10.0
Perfect Location
Our family was there only two nights, but it was the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. Easy to park and access. Enjoyed our stay.
10.0
Visit to San Juan Island
Convenient to walk around Port Friday
10.0
We had a great time
The house was very clean It came with a mini fridge a toaster microwave and a coffee pot with filters. The bathroom had a shampoo conditioner and body wash Despencer in the shower and of curse the towels and wash rages sheets were clean
10.0
Cozy Spot!
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:
This place is adorable! The beds are really cozy, and I absolutely love all the windows. The bathroom is large, and the kitchenette is perfect for a weekend. There is a little dining room with a few chairs. My only suggestion is to have a small love seat in the dining room for hanging out on cold evenings. We loved sitting in the yard and on the porch when it was warm enough though!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Friday Harbor?
The average price for a rental in Friday Harbor is R 3,336 per night. This rental is R 534 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, balcony or patio, and tv.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Friday Harbor
Explore all rentals in Friday HarborFriday Harbor travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Best East Coast Beaches and Getaway Locations You Can’t Miss
Budget Travel
7 Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations for 2025
Guides
Top Activities to Try in Panama City Beach, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama: Adventure and Fun Await
Local Culture
Exploring Miami’s Wynwood District: Street Art, Food, and More
Guides
Fun Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland
Local Culture
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Dining in Orlando, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Oahu and Honolulu