Owners very helpful and gave us total privacy. Beautiful cabin with nice details and view of garden and bay. Quiet and peaceful. Lovely setting and convenient to the town of Friday Harbor. Highly recommend. Friday harbor

Property was quaint, peaceful, clean and well kept. We were there for a wedding in Friday Harbor at the Saltwater Farm. We had a great stay and plan to return again when we have more time to explore the neighborhood. Thank you for sharing your place with us.

This place is an absolute gem! The host was very responsive. The property is beautiful!

Amazing place to stay on San Juan! The studio is designed so well and feels very spacious. It is close enough to Friday harbor for restaurants or grocery stores (you can walk) but far enough away for peace and quiet. It was so easy to explore the island and then come "home" and enjoy the view from the large window, or on the chairs at the end of the garden beside the water. Jim was so welcoming and gave us great ideas. We will definitely be back.

I loved my stay at the cottage . The home was clean and in like new condition. It was nicely appointed and had everything you could want . The yard was unbelievable , it’s on the water and has a gorgeous sitting area next to the water , as well as a nice sting area in front of the home . It was very quiet , I slept like a baby . It’s also an easy walk to town . The communication with the owner was excellent. We will definitely be staying here anytime we visit San Juan island.

This was the best sanctuary I could have asked for while staying on the island and the perfect refuge at the end of a day of exploring. I've finally found my place to stay on San Juan for all future adventures. James was the perfect host and so friendly.

Excellent- very relaxing and super clean and cozy

We had a wonderful stay. Great location, hosts very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again!

Lovely place, good location. Quiet and peaceful. Is walkable to town - a car is useful though.

My fiance and I absolutely loved our stay at Jim's place. We spent the beginning of our vacation here and by the time check-out rolled around, I wished we could stay the whole trip. The area is beautiful. The cottage is cozy with so many cute, charming details. The seating area in front of the big picture window was my favorite part; I could read and watch hummingbirds feed in the garden outside. Jim and his wife were so welcoming and friendly. We're recommending this delightful cottage to all our family and friends who visit the area, and I hope we can make it back someday! Thanks for everything!

What an amazing and comfy little cabin! With a view of and access to the water, Adirondack chairs by the beach, kayak launch area, and lovely yard and garden patio, I hardly needed to go anywhere. I would have stayed twice as long if I could have. The hosts were helpful and kind and so welcoming! Thanks for everything!

What a beautiful stay! Relaxing, peaceful, wonderful property, great friendly host. We had a great time and felt cozy and cared for.

We loved staying at Shaqteau. Perfect place to home base while exploring the islands. Spotless, comfortable and cozy.

It was comfortable and cozy and conveniently located close to the town of Friday Harbor.

What a beautiful property. We loved staying here and will absolutely return. Had everything we needed and then some. Comfortable bed and a short 15 min. walk to the waterfront.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay in this cozy cabin. It was just the right size for the two of us. Clean and well stocked. The kitchen area had all the necessities for meal preparation. The view toward the bay was amazing. We even had the good fortune of seeing an eagle atop a tall tree on the property near the water. It was perched there for 15 minutes.

Loved this cute little house on the water. Watched the otters swim and enjoyed watching the birds. Super close to town but really quaint and quiet. Will stay again!!

Accommodating and private. Probably won't find some thing better on the island. Beautiful views and a friendly host

This property is absolutely gorgeous and spotless. Wonderful hosts, and a beautiful stay. Thank you!

Lovingly cared for on the waterfront. Beautiful place.

My husband and I wanted to get away for our 29th wedding anniversary so we went to Friday Harbor and stayed at this cute cabin. Check in was a breeze, the hosts were very friendly, and the cabin itself was very clean and had all of the amenities one could want! The chairs by the water were so comfy even though it was a bit cold. It was very relaxing! We will be back!

My wife and I were there for three nights. The studio was super clean, comfortable, and well equipped. They even had comfy chairs down by the beach. We would stay here again.

Beautiful spot with a view of the water. James was great, very unobtrusive, but available with good advice. Location is very close to Friday Harbor, but well enough away from the main streets and ferry terminal. We plan on returning to the cottage when we visit next. Several reported spotting of Orcas and Humpback whales from Jackson beach nearby while we were there.

Fabulous!

The pictures do not do this place justice. It is the cutest space with great views. It is very comfortable. The location is great, nice and close to town. That was best part we could sleep in and still get a full days worth because everything is so convenient.

Our stay was extra enjoyable because of the ability to the bay. The cottage, and the back yard were very homey. There were binoculars to borrow which came in handy to look at the Orcas! The place was very clean and the coffee was appreciated. James welcomed us and provided a map with recommendations.

The home was better than advertised. Very clean with all the amenities you need. Thanks for the good coffee. The location was wonderful.

Clear instructions, cabin is well appointed and much better equipped and maintained than many other properties I have rented through VRBO. It’s cared for as a home and is a great peaceful and quaint place to be.

Only minutes from anywhere we were drawn to visit, dine, sail or immerse in the nature and history of San Juan Island, Jame's place was magical. He and his wife have taken the care to create a contemporary, private (and full kitchen-ed!) retreat. The floor plan extended into a cozy sitting area with an expansive picture window view of their lushly planted gardens. The gardens were just a short stroll from their sheltered beach where we were able to take in low and high tide flora and fauna. We had all the comforts and conveniences of home and a charming patio where we could enjoy a bottle of wine and the nature that surrounded us. It was hard to venture out!

Nice, clean, cozy, little cottage with water views.

What a stunning spot. My son and I come the island annually for a pre-school summer send-off, and this rental is by far our favorite! It’s beautifully built, feels cozy and homey, shockingly clean, and has all the amenities anyone would need. The beach access was a highlight for us, picking perfectly ripe blackberries on the short walk to the water’s edge. I almost don’t want anyone else to know about this secluded-yet-close-to-town gem on SJI so I can make sure to book it every year… Really, if you’re on the fence about a place to stay, this one is it.

We loved the cottage! Jim and Peg were such friendly hosts, and the property is gorgeous. We had everything we needed, and the waterfront was so peaceful. Close to town too! Would definitely return!