Roche Harbor Waterfront Home On Westcott Bay - Getaway on the Bay
5.0
Outstanding(169 Reviews)House in San Juan Island, WA
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 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, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
Enjoy the serenity of Westcott Bay while only minutes away from Roche Harbor Resort with restaurants, bar, marina, shops and spa. Our home sleeps 8 comfortably with 3 bedrooms and a bonus room. Two bedrooms have queen beds, the master bedroom has a king bed and the and the bonus room has four twin XLs. The home was renovated in 2016 and full y updated. A 4-panel nano door opens up to the expansive deck blending the lines of indoor and outdoor space. Kitchen is well equipped with quartz counter tops, 6-top range, open concept with all the equipment needed to entertain.
Wildlife abounds with eagle, humming bird and harbor seal sightings daily. We have three single seat kayaks, one double seat kayak, two paddle boards, a canoe and four bicycles for you to enjoy. Paddle across the bay to pick up fresh oysters or walk over to Roche Harbor for fresh seafood or a meal. In the evening, enjoy a camp fire, s'mores and amazing star gazing. This special place is an amazing place to unwind.
Fly directly into Roche Harbor Airstrip or Roche Harbor Marina by float plane via Kenmore Airlines. Alternately, from Sea-Tac Airport it is an approximate 2 hour drive to Anacortes, WA, which will bring you to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal to then take a scenic Washington State Ferry ride to San Juan Island. (Vehicle reservations required via WSF website).
This home is approximately a 15-20 minute drive from the Friday Harbor ferry dock.
THE INTERNET / WI-FI AT THIS HOUSE IS ON STARLINK SATELLITE AND GOOD FOR STREAMING VIDEO, PHONE CALLS, REMOTE WORK AND VIDEO CONFERENCING. INTERNET SPEED TEST RESULTS… DOWNLOAD SPEED: Up-to 90 MBPS, UPLOAD SPEED: Up-to 16 MBPS
Vacation Rental Permit 2006CU015
Wildlife abounds with eagle, humming bird and harbor seal sightings daily. We have three single seat kayaks, one double seat kayak, two paddle boards, a canoe and four bicycles for you to enjoy. Paddle across the bay to pick up fresh oysters or walk over to Roche Harbor for fresh seafood or a meal. In the evening, enjoy a camp fire, s'mores and amazing star gazing. This special place is an amazing place to unwind.
Fly directly into Roche Harbor Airstrip or Roche Harbor Marina by float plane via Kenmore Airlines. Alternately, from Sea-Tac Airport it is an approximate 2 hour drive to Anacortes, WA, which will bring you to the Anacortes Ferry Terminal to then take a scenic Washington State Ferry ride to San Juan Island. (Vehicle reservations required via WSF website).
This home is approximately a 15-20 minute drive from the Friday Harbor ferry dock.
THE INTERNET / WI-FI AT THIS HOUSE IS ON STARLINK SATELLITE AND GOOD FOR STREAMING VIDEO, PHONE CALLS, REMOTE WORK AND VIDEO CONFERENCING. INTERNET SPEED TEST RESULTS… DOWNLOAD SPEED: Up-to 90 MBPS, UPLOAD SPEED: Up-to 16 MBPS
Vacation Rental Permit 2006CU015
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of San Juan Island, WA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(169 Reviews)5.0
I wish we had more days here. The place is clean, has a well stocked kitchen, and an amazing view. I wish we had the time to bike and spend time on the water, but we didn't. We'll definitely be back!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this house again if we return to San Juan Island. The house was well-stocked and comfortable. Everyone said their beds were comfortable, and the layout of the house works really well. Downstairs is the primary bedroom and the bunkroom, and there are two bedrooms and another bathroom upstairs.
We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck and watching the wildlife - we saw eagles, herons, foxes, and deer. The deck is gated, so we were comfortable letting our dog hang out on the deck, knowing he couldn't escape to chase wildlife. Remember to bring bug spray; we forgot ours and we all had quite a few bug bites.
One thing I really appreciate about this house is that there is only one tv in the family room. Our son has ADHD and we have to monitor his electronic usage, so not having tvs in the bedrooms helped with that.
The house is in a great location near Roche Harbor Resort. It's a little bit away from the craziness of Friday Harbor, but close enough to a resort that there is plenty to do. You can get day passes to the resort's heated pool, which we did not end up doing, but it's nice to have that as an option. We did visit the dog park and the sculpture garden near the resort, and had dinner one night at one of the resort restaurants. The rest of the time we explored the many outdoor attractions - English Camp, American Camp, Lime Kiln State Park, and more. It was a splendid vacation!
5.0
Stayed here three nights for a family gathering with our adult children and small dog. The place was immaculately clean, had a great kitchen, wonderful deck and views. Spiral staircase to the two upstairs bedrooms would be difficult for older people and possibly dangerous for small children but there is a large master bedroom on the main floor. The walk down to the water is also somewhat steep and there isn't a usable beach other than mud at low tide for clamming (boots provided!). We enjoyed kayaking twice but the two-person kayak had a leak, and be aware that it can be a bit of a tussle to get any of the kayaks down over the dock and ladder into the water. Once there though, it's a very peaceful bay and we saw seals, otters, lots of birds, and enjoyed visiting the Westcott Bay shell fish company for a great luncheon. Walkable to Roche Harbor, very cute town, and the HUGE interesting Sculpture Garden. Drove to Lime Point state park and were lucky enough to see Orcas going by! Overall a great location, comfortable clean place for enjoying relaxing view from indoors or on the deck.
5.0
The listing looked amazing but the property was even better than I expected! We all had such a great time and loved this home. The view is wonderful and location is relaxing. Went kayaking, walked to Roche Harbor and sculpture garden, played ping pong, enjoyed cooking, grilling, and the fire pit. Also saw so much wildlife right outside the house. Hoping to return sometime!
5.0
Our family of five, including three young boys, had an absolute blast. The house was perfect for us. Very clean, plenty of space for us, and gorgeous views. Easy access down to the water even for our little one (3y). We loved using the kayaks and canoe, going on the water was the boys favorite part! We had no problems finding the property or using the easy entry with the key pad. And there was plenty to do on the island for our entire family to fill each day we were here. We will definitely be back!
5.0
This is a great property. The kayaks and bikes were key! Thanks!
5.0
So peaceful! Cabin was beautiful and had all we needed. Our favorite part was walking over to Roche Harbor everyday for a meal. The trails on the way over are magical. Lots of wildlife. The harbor seals while kayaking were so fun and kayaking across the bay to eat oysters was another highlight. I hope we come back again!
5.0
This house was great for our family for the weekend. We loved that everyone had their own room, the kitchen was very well stocked, the whole place was immaculate, and the view was lovely. We used the bikes and rain boots, and had planned on using the kayaks but the weather wasn’t stellar. The proximity to Roche Harbor was excellent and the walking trails were perfect for our dogs. Thank you!
5.0
Decided to take the kids for a little weekend fun to celebrate Mother’s Day. All kids are older teen to adults. The weather was gorgeous. The house was very well stocked and I loved the little labels or instructions on things how they worked. Would have loved to stay longer. I will be adding this to my favorites to return again.
5.0
Then house was clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed the quiet and view. We also enjoyed the kayaking and pingpong. Hope to come back for another visit.
Thank you.
5.0
This home and it’s beautiful view were a perfect place to unwind with the family. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of games and books, comfortable beds, and did I mention the view? We will be back in the summer months to really enjoy the water access next time.
5.0
We had an amazing time at the property. It was very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. Checking in was a snap and we felt at home right away. I loved that light switches were labelled and other notes around the house were very helpful. In addition to the home being fantastic, the location is outstanding. We walked to Roche Harbor almost every day for breakfast or lunch. Finally, the hosts were very responsive and gracious answering questions leading up to our stay. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it highly.
5.0
Great family home that is obviously well loved and cared for— wake up each morning to a different view and great spot to paddle/kayak! Hope to visit again.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy, well equipped space.
5.0
Easy to give this one five stars! It was all decked out with everything we needed from laundry to grill to kayaks and paddle board. All on site with an amazing view of the bay. So worth it, would love to come back!
5.0
Our group of six family members had an absolutely wonderful stay at this lovely and comfortable home. It's in a great location and an easy walk to the Roche Harbor Resort. We did a lot of fun things on the island, but we especially loved hanging out on the spacious deck and enjoying the view of Westcott Bay. No one wanted to come home!
5.0
Very clean, and a well appointed kitchen! The deck is amazing and was the perfect house for our family vacation!
5.0
Good and walkable location to Roche harbor. Nice home, with well appointed kitchen so good for cooks. Well managed. Responsive landlord. Would stay here again.
5.0
We absolutely loved staying at this cute home. It was the perfect base for exploring. The kitchen was very well stocked and the water toys were wonderful. We hope to be back in the future!
5.0
Outstanding experience. This is the 2nd time our extended family of 8 has stayed at this rental. The location is perfect, minutes from Roche Harbor, and twenty minutes to Friday Harbor. One of our favorite things to do is digging for clams on the property when the tide is out. The smaller clams are delicious when cooked. There is one large canoe, several kayaks, and bikes for use. Between Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor there are many great restaurants to choose from. Views from the deck are incredible. We plan to come back in the future.
5.0
Perfect accommodations from start to finish! The kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms and beds were very comfortable & the view from inside & outside was spectacular! The added amenities, kayaks & bikes, to name a couple, made it even better!!
5.0
We loved this place. Outdoor decks were great! The pics don't do it justice. It was both larger and brighter than we expected!
5.0
This lovely waterfront island home was well equipt and clean. There were many extras such as kayaks, paddle boards, ping pong, bikes, clam digging equiptment. We loved watching and listening to all of the birds including blue herron and eagles. The location was close to Roche Harbor and the Oyster Farm. Nice home for a family get away.
5.0
Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, great living/dining rooms! Everything we needed was right here!
Thank you!
5.0
I stayed here for a week with my wife and 18 month old daughter as well as my in-laws. Plenty of room for everyone, incredible deck with water views and kayaks to use on Westcott Bay. Amazing property and a delightful first visit to SJI. Thank you!!
5.0
Our three-generation family of 6 had a wonderful time. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the birds and boats on the bay, paddling and ping pong, games and movies, clamming and shell searching, walking and biking to Roche Harbor, driving the Island with stops at Westcott Oyster Farm and English Camp and Friday Harbor. The only disappointment was the stress getting to the ferry and then the launch delays. Best to plan ahead with plenty of time between ferry ride and air flights from Seattle. Thank you for a lovely time. We would love to return for another Getaway on the Bay!
5.0
This was for spring break. We had a great time. the house was lovely. The only challenge was the upstairs bathroom outlet didn't work. It was a bit chilly so we didn't take advantage of the outdoor area.
5.0
We truly enjoyed our time at this gem of a rental house. We explored several islands and the Skagit valley tulip festival using this home as our home base for a group of 9 including 3 kids under 10. We were worried we wouldn't be able to use the kayaks since it is early April in the PNW, but we got out on the water several times thanks to the well stocked garage of outdoor gear. The highlight was when we paddled across the harbor to get oysters at the shellfish farm and were followed by a group of seals.
5.0
The property is in a perfect location and very comfortable. I stayed with my 3 grown children and 2 of their spouses (all 30 year olds). They kayaked, canoed, and biked. We walked to Roche Harbor daily through the wooded paths. (Not much is open in Roche harbor during this time of year but Friday harbor had lots of restaurants and shops open). The view from the house is pretty awesome, the owners very responsive, lots of towels and linens, cozy fireplace, great appliances— I would definitely recommend the house.
5.0
Big house that is comfortable. Nice kitchen and nice outdoor grill.
5.0
Our stay at this property was great! The house is clean and comfortable with amazing views and a relaxing location. Would highly recommend this property to a friend!
5.0
This home is wonderful. Beautiful and comfortable all at the same time! Very clean and spacious. Location superb. Property Manager very communicative. Easy check out process as well! Definitely recommend this home!
5.0
Our group of 10 (family & friends) had a lovely time at this rental. We were in town for a family member’s wedding in Friday Harbor, so we decided to make a weeklong stay of it. The house is a scenic 20 minute drive from the ferry terminal, and minutes away from downtown Roche Harbor.
It is situated on a small hillside which affords stunning water views! The switchback trail to the water and dock were easily manageable, and we loved having access to the kayaks. Exploring Westcott bay on kayaks was one of my favorite things about the island. We saw seals, otters, raccoons, and deer right by the property. The gravel driveway is a bit steep, but our cars managed just fine.
The downstairs felt nice and open, great for entertaining a bigger group like us. The upstairs felt more crowded with a tight bathroom and shower area, but they definitely made great use of the square footage overall.
We really loved the fact that the kitchen was so well stocked with dishes and cups! They even had a good assortment of spices on hand. Additionally, they had a great amount of towels and bedding, which we also appreciated.
Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to use the bikes that they provide, but it was very cool that they were there as an option.
My favorite thing about this property was the amazing, spacious deck perfect for entertaining! I would find myself just gazing out over the bay with coffee in hand all throughout the day.
Thank you for a nice stay! We had a fun time!
5.0
This home is beautiful and well equipped. The location is one you can’t beat. Looking at Weatcott Bay is stunning. We enjoyed kayaking, going on walks, sipping coffee on the deck and exploring Roche and Friday Harbor. We can’t wait to return!
5.0
The house is well-equipped for family fun and offers beautiful views of the bay. The kids loved the bunk room and game room (in the garage) and we had fun kayaking to an oyster farm restaurant. Having boots on hand to explore for shells when the tide is out thrilled the kids. There are great trails to explore in the area.
The house is super comfortable. Bonus: games and books for kids of all ages. We appreciated the bird and field guides.
If streaming is important to you or your kids, this part of the island may not be for you.
We would gladly stay again!
5.0
Our family of 7 (3 generations) enjoyed the stay immensely, principally because this home was over-the-top equipped to handle each whim: cook ( I mean really cook) , bike/kick scooter around, comb the beach, stay in for games/puzzles/pingpong, get wet with water guns or explore in the kayaks. Each bedroom had a floor fan, which were ON during a heat spell. Hosts quickly answered emails with our miscellaneous questions. A very complete orientation-to-the-area notebook is in the kitchen.
5.0
Three generations in our party (aged 11-90). Well equipped withe bikes, kayaks, ping pong table, outdoor fire pit. We used them all. Great view of the water and the dock made it very easy to swim. Would love to come back next year.
5.0
Perfect! Owners are professionals. Everything was detail perfection in every way from cleanness to making things feel like it was your place. I’ve never seen my bird dogs so relaxed and behaved. They loved it. The owners restored this place several years back. I know because I rented the house next store 3 yrs ago. This family really did a great job with updating the property with detail and personal touches that make it special and guaranteed memories. I’m a award winning builder in the state of Washington . I know. San Juan islands are still one of our favorite places to chill . Thank you for allowing us to stay at your awesome place!! Peter Ms Barbara and the Brittany’s . They never barked
5.0
Relaxing !
Perfect! Owners are professionals. Everything was detail perfection in every way from cleanness to making things feel like it was your place. I’ve never seen my bird dogs so relaxed and behaved. They loved it. The owners restored this place several years back. I know because I rented the house next store 3 yrs ago. This family really did a great job with updating the property with detail and personal touches that make it special and guaranteed memories. I’m a award winning builder in the state of Washington . I know. San Juan islands are still one of our favorite places to chill . Thank you for allowing us to stay at your awesome place!! Peter Ms Barbara and the Brittany’s . They never barked
5.0
Little(big) piece of Heaven
Everything was clean and up-to-date. Gorgeous location and has the benefit of water craft for your use (and bikes). Loved it!
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 R 6,249 per night. This rental is R 3,188 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Roche Harbor Waterfront Home On Westcott Bay - Getaway on the Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Roche Harbor Waterfront Home On Westcott Bay - Getaway on the Bay. Enjoy the water!
Is Roche Harbor Waterfront Home On Westcott Bay - Getaway on the Bay 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 Roche Harbor Waterfront Home On Westcott Bay - Getaway on the Bay?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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