Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)
4.8
Outstanding(85 Reviews)House in San Juan Island, WA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Private Beach! Enjoy the sweeping view of Haro Strait with Vancouver Island in the backdrop from the three expansive decks. A great property to watch the whales go by. (Whale Watch Beach Retreat)
This is a great property to watch the abundant wildlife or to launch your personal kayak. With its private beach, spacious grassy yard and media room, you will not run out of activities here.
The living room on the main floor is adjacent to the dining area and kitchen, with very comfortable seating and equally stunning views of Haro Strait and Vancouver Island. (The fireplace in the living room is not for guest use.) The living room is equipped with satellite television and a DVD player to gather around the cozy armchairs and large couches. Games and books are available as well.
The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s paradise. With a fully stocked supply of pots and pans, cutlery and spices, you also get to enjoy the spectacular water view directly from the kitchen.
The downstairs media room has a large flatscreen TV for the Satellite TV. Apple TV for streaming services is also provided on the flat screen. The media room also has a fold-out couch, full kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Wireless internet is available throughout the house and all of the three levels have outside seating on the deck to enjoy the beautiful sunset here on San Juan Island's Westside.
The primary bedroom encompasses the whole 3rd floor and has its own seating area with an electric fireplace and King-sized bed. The en suite bathroom is open to the bedroom so you can still enjoy the expansive view.
The other two bedrooms are located on the main floor on either side of the entry hallway and share a full bathroom, also located in that hallway. Both main floor bedrooms are equipped with a Queen bed, and one of the bedrooms also has a cozy daybed.
Enjoy morning coffee on one of the three decks, or take the stairs down to the beach to relax against a log while watching the sun set each evening.
This very comfortable home is the perfect place to enjoy the views on the westside of San Juan Island!
Professional landscaping service occurs at this property every Wednesday.
Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to the county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood not provided.
This house has Air Conditioning.
Pets are not allowed at this property.
Please be advised, hot tub/yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
This house has low cell phone service. Once checked in, you can get onto WiFi at the house.
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: 6.31 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 0.3 Mbps -- Ping: 105.3 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted in January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).
vr permit number pcupoo-11-0001
This is a great property to watch the abundant wildlife or to launch your personal kayak. With its private beach, spacious grassy yard and media room, you will not run out of activities here.
The living room on the main floor is adjacent to the dining area and kitchen, with very comfortable seating and equally stunning views of Haro Strait and Vancouver Island. (The fireplace in the living room is not for guest use.) The living room is equipped with satellite television and a DVD player to gather around the cozy armchairs and large couches. Games and books are available as well.
The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s paradise. With a fully stocked supply of pots and pans, cutlery and spices, you also get to enjoy the spectacular water view directly from the kitchen.
The downstairs media room has a large flatscreen TV for the Satellite TV. Apple TV for streaming services is also provided on the flat screen. The media room also has a fold-out couch, full kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Wireless internet is available throughout the house and all of the three levels have outside seating on the deck to enjoy the beautiful sunset here on San Juan Island's Westside.
The primary bedroom encompasses the whole 3rd floor and has its own seating area with an electric fireplace and King-sized bed. The en suite bathroom is open to the bedroom so you can still enjoy the expansive view.
The other two bedrooms are located on the main floor on either side of the entry hallway and share a full bathroom, also located in that hallway. Both main floor bedrooms are equipped with a Queen bed, and one of the bedrooms also has a cozy daybed.
Enjoy morning coffee on one of the three decks, or take the stairs down to the beach to relax against a log while watching the sun set each evening.
This very comfortable home is the perfect place to enjoy the views on the westside of San Juan Island!
Professional landscaping service occurs at this property every Wednesday.
Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to the county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood not provided.
This house has Air Conditioning.
Pets are not allowed at this property.
Please be advised, hot tub/yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
This house has low cell phone service. Once checked in, you can get onto WiFi at the house.
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: 6.31 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 0.3 Mbps -- Ping: 105.3 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted in January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).
vr permit number pcupoo-11-0001
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of San Juan Island, WA
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(85 Reviews)4.8
House is perfectly situated on a quiet, beautiful road overlooking the water! House is clean, spacious, bright, and was perfect for our trip! Convenient, central location on the island makes everything a short and easy drive! Booking, check-in, and check-out were all simple, with quick and clear communication start to finish. The whole experience was even better than expected!
4.8
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:
Restful, scenic, spacious. Actual experience exceeded descriptions and expectations. Probably one of our family's most restful times at a vacation home.
4.8
House was great. Clean, comfortable beds, spacious. Decks, beach, grounds were perfect for playing or enjoying the views. We saw whales everyday and views were even better in person.
4.8
Rating Details:
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 house made our vacation so unforgettable. The pictures don't show how amazing or perfect the views are. From the moment you hit the harbor and drive the winding roads to the home, it is like stepping into paradise. When you pull into the property, the view is stunning. The house is clean and very comfortable. We had one rainy and cold day and were so content to stay at the house and have a cozy day inside. It has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The hot tub was super clean and just the right temp. If we ever have the chance to return to San Juan, we would have to stay here or it just wouldn't compare. Do yourself a favor and book this house!!! As a side note, the property management team was spectacular. So friendly and easy to work with. They even helped us with restaurants and suggestions of things to do on the island. Seriously, it was the perfect vacation!
4.8
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 rented this house along with a 3 other couples for Memorial Day. We booked it for the view, the hot tub, and space to play outdoors and it did not disappoint. The sleeping arrangements were plenty suitable for a group of our size and there were ample spots for afternoon naps. The property was in good condition and quite clean when we arrived. There were plenty of options for running laundry and well-stocked cleaning supplies. We would highly recommend this property and management company. This property is really close to Roche Harbor and the drive between is littered with farm stands, bucolic pastures, and an alpaca farm! We ate lunch at Lime Kiln Cafe and highly recommend the donuts. We are already dreaming about our return!
4.8
Excellent
4.8
When you pay a lot of money every night for a vacation rental, you expect there to be decent light blocking in the bedrooms. Otherwise, as soon as the sun rises you're waking up probably earlier than you want to be. Unfortunately this place, the master bedroom had windows without coverings. And even the windows that did have coverings, the coverings were extremely translucent and ineffective at what you expect them to do, block light from coming in. The other bedroom suffered from the same problem, the blinds are useless when they are letting light in. I notify the property but they pretty much just ignored me.
Also, whatever remodel happened to this place was a complete train wreck! You can't even sit down on the toilet in the master bathroom without banging your head on the cupboard behind you
4.8
The house was clean and the location was just amazing.
4.8
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:
We loved our stay at San Juan Island. The home has amazing views and is in an ideal location. The layout worked out great for space. The home does need some updates but the views can’t be beat.
4.8
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
So we stayed here at the end of Sept. for 5 nights. We caught perfect weather and beautiful sunsets. The location on Smugglers Cove is outstanding! All of us kept our eyes on the water continously to spot Orcas, which we did see.Now to the house. The property needs a refresh. The carpets are bunched up in places. Some of the furniture is well worn and the house itself needs some maintenance like paint and some deck boards replaced. Also the electronics need some attention with missing components and a broken DVD player.But, I guess we were paying for location which this property has in spades!
4.8
First visit to SJI, purposefully to see orcas - as part of my parents 50th anniversary trip. We saw orcas every day for the 4 days, twice off the deck here!
Plenty of space for all to get comfortable. Kitchen worked well for us cooking most meals at home.
So quiet comfortable and clean. I would recommend a stay here. My only critique is we didn’t find the beds to be to our liking, we’re used to a softer mattress.
4.8
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 were delighted with the accommodations and responsiveness of the management staff. Everything was ready when we arrived. Finally a rental home that provided a welcoming experience. This home was one of the highlights of our trip. From a long day out on the water it was an oasis waiting for our return. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat!!
4.8
Exactly as described. Beautiful home. Clean. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. The only complaint I have is all the fees on top of daily rental. A little over the top.
4.8
This property is breathtaking and in a quiet location. Sitting on the deck, enjoying the view, and listening to nature was amazing. We saw whales breach on multiple occasions. This property is a gem and such a welcomed break from the city!
4.8
Absolutely loved our stay. I watched bald eagles every morning at sunrise, seals everyday at low tide, otters at play multiple times a day and even a pod of orcas once- all from the deck. Easy drive to restaurants and parks. The house has everything you need and was clean, comfortable and well stocked. We will be back
4.8
We are an active group of 5 who booked this house to celebrate a friend's 40th birthday. It did not disappoint! Plenty of space for everyone and then some. The view was fantastic and we enjoyed having the private beach. The house location was a quick drive to Roche Harbor as well as Friday Harbor. We found it to be conveniently located. We would definitely recommend this house to others.
4.8
Our whole family enjoyed our stay on San Juan Island. This house has such an incredible view and we were even visited my some seals. We would love to come back!
4.8
Great place. Well stocked/equipped. Amazing view. Very very comfortable.
4.8
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:
Our group of 6, 3 married couples, spent four nights in this beautiful house! The views are spectacular and the house well stocked. Would definitely go there again.
4.8
Great spot for relaxation and being in nature. Very quiet and nice private beach. We cooked one night and the kitchen had everything we needed.
4.8
We celebrated Thanksgiving at the house with another family and we had a blast. The house is enormous with beautiful grounds, perfect for the kids to run around in. We all enjoyed the private beach and ate all our meals looking at the views. Magical place. Would love to go back some day.
4.8
Absolutely beautiful! It was the perfect place for my family.
With the exception of the refrigerator not working properly, it froze everything, and the oil spill clean up barge! Not anyone’s fault except for the captain of the boat that sank in front of the house a week before our arrival.
4.8
Great location and view, lack luster home quality
The view is unbeatable and you get a private beach. Home looks tired. Mold/Mildew in bathroom showers, Carpet is bunched up and a few other things here and there. Feels slightly overpriced for the condition of the home.
4.8
House NEEDS updating inside & out
NEEDS updating: New patio & dining room table, throws for sofa, patio chairs by fire pit and a different color paint inside...too yellow. Love the property and location and space but if the owner would do some updating, it could be so much better. Property Management company was awesome which usually never happens but loved these guys.
4.8
Perfect Vacation Rental
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 home is fantastic and appropriately named as we saw a pod of orcas go by one afternoon! Such a fantastic place to enjoy the beauty of San Juan Island. There doesn't seem be a spot in the house without an amazing view. Super clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed for cooking. I can't recommend this rental highly enough. The owners keep this property in excellent condition.
4.8
Plenty of room, very clean, beautiful views, highly recommend!!
4.8
We had an ideal stay on the island - the view was beautiful and we were able to see orcas from the deck.
4.8
Perfect family home
Plenty of room, very clean, beautiful views, highly recommend!!
4.8
Ideal
We had an ideal stay on the island - the view was beautiful and we were able to see orcas from the deck.
4.8
We Stayed at Whale Watch for the Winter Holiday and had a wonderful time. Amazing kitchen to cook in (two ovens!) and huge great room on main floor for watching old movies and having family board game nights. Great master suite! Although we didn't see whales, we had fun watching the ships go by. We used the hot tub (with a view!) every night. Both Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor were just short drives away. We were there for the the big snowstorm and we couldn't have picked a better spot to just spend family time together.
4.8
Wonderful Holiday Vacation
We Stayed at Whale Watch for the Winter Holiday and had a wonderful time. Amazing kitchen to cook in (two ovens!) and huge great room on main floor for watching old movies and having family board game nights. Great master suite! Although we didn't see whales, we had fun watching the ships go by. We used the hot tub (with a view!) every night. Both Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor were just short drives away. We were there for the the big snowstorm and we couldn't have picked a better spot to just spend family time together.
4.8
Beautiful view; beautiful accommodations.
4.8
Awesome!!!
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 our third stay at this house - we love it!! This time we got to see so many orca's from the deck - it was amazing!!! Got to watch otters and a seal, bald eagle. The house is really great!
4.8
Beautiful view property
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:
Two of us spent seven days at Whale Watch Beach Retreat, and couldn't be happier with our choice. Being just two of us, we never really used the bottom level, but the main living level and the upstairs master suite level were great. The location is very private and quiet, yet still convenient for the things you'll want to do on the island. Our experience with San Juan Property Management was also excellent, from the initial reservation, through the pandemic-related cancellation and re-booking,to our actual stay. Would happily recommend this property to anyone looking to stay on San Juan Island.
4.8
Beautiful
Beautiful view; beautiful accommodations.
4.8
This property is excellent for entertaining and enjoying the views. The master suite is a perfect haven and the bottom floor is great for the kids to hang out! Kitchen is spacious and well stocked. It’s a perfect location and fun to watch everything cruising by!
4.8
Great location and views!
This property is excellent for entertaining and enjoying the views. The master suite is a perfect haven and the bottom floor is great for the kids to hang out! Kitchen is spacious and well stocked. It’s a perfect location and fun to watch everything cruising by!
4.8
We had a wonderful family vacation with whale sightings and an eagle that we enjoyed watching. The house was great and dinner on the deck with amazing sunsets was a great way to end our days.
The only negative I can say is the house needs a little updating.
4.8
Great week!
We had a wonderful family vacation with whale sightings and an eagle that we enjoyed watching. The house was great and dinner on the deck with amazing sunsets was a great way to end our days.
The only negative I can say is the house needs a little updating.
4.8
Took our family to San Juan Island for the first time and was not disappointed! The house was clean and very comfortable. The view was inspirational! Had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back! If I might suggest, the outdoor cushions were torn and had seen better days, replacing those would help spruce up the outdoor vibe. Also, at this price point, having shampoo, conditioner and lotions for each bathroom would have been nice. Having stayed at many vacation rentals I’ve come to really appreciate the less I have to pack or purchase on arrival. Otherwise, we did not want to leave and can’t wait to go back!
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 8,060 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach). 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 Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Beach! Westside! Spacious Home! (WWBeach)?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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