We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful and welcoming home near Roche Harbor. This place is a true gem, and it has an impressive number of qualities that really make it stand out. First is the location. It is off a quiet road, and you feel like you are in the woods. It is a beachfront house with all the great things beaches in the San Juans have to offer. Some of us saw a family of seals on “our” beach in the early morning hours and we saw osprey and herons and a lot other wildlife, as well as wonderful sunsets. The house is lovely, meticulously cared-for, and has every amenity. The property has been in the family for more than one generation and they share the history of the home from back when there was only a platform on the beach, so it has a feeling of authenticity and depth. The two main bedrooms are surprisingly secluded from each other allowing privacy as well as shared spaces. There are many windows and a quiet sunroom. The two largest rooms have their own direct access to the outdoors. The kitchen is really nice, and it has a lot of storage for pots, pans, and dinnerware. The place is outfitted with just about everything you could wish for. The bathrooms need special mention. There are three (well, I guess 2 ½ ) bathrooms that have a total of one luxurious spa tub, 1 shower, 3 toilets. Did I mention this is a gem? This is the kind of find you want to keep to yourself, it is so good. We highly recommend it

We had a great time! The home was clean and had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable (this is a must for me). We loved going to the edge of the water in the morning and seeing the seals and otters. The vibe is very peaceful, the town is adorable. I would definitely stay again.

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We had a fantastic week here! It was a perfect spot to touch down between explorations around the island, but is was also great to just hang out at the house and enjoy the view. Highly recommend this home.

We loved this property and the story behind the family that owns it. The home is nestled in the trees and sits right on Neil Bay, a perfect little getaway for our family and dog. Duke was in his happy place exploring the little beach while the seals looked on with curiosity. The home was clean, organized and the kitchen was well equipped. We will definitely look up this property again on our next trip to San Juan Island.

We had my family of four and my parents with us, as well as my dog and the house fit all our needs. It was a great location, it had a wonderful view with private beach access and it was spacious and comfortable. Check in was very easy and parking was abundant. They even had snacks and dog treats which was a nice touch. The house was very clean. We have an almost 1 year old and almost 3 year old and we felt it was on the kid friendly side.

The house was fully equipped for a great long weekend with family. Six of us, including grandparents, stayed together in this space. The kids enjoyed the proximity to the rocky beach and sleeping in the loft. We did puzzles, explored the island, and cooked meals together. Definitely would stay there again.

Very relaxing time with the family-this home had everything we needed to cook our prime rib dinner.

If you are looking to get away, this property is excellent. Neighborhood is very quiet and the house has everything you need.

This was the second time staying at the property for Thanksgiving. It was a great trip! The house was perfect. Quiet, comfortable and great location. We’ll definitely be back.

Thank you for another wonderful Island vacation. My biking partner and I have our favorite rides and the Roche Harbor is one of our favorites. And your lovely home also affords us the opportunity to bring our (pedaling rather than paddling) kayaks, some glorious adventures there as well.

In our many decades of travel we have never stayed in a vacation rental home as wonderful as this! The hosts have thought of every detail to make you feel welcome. From large fluffy towels to cabinets labeled with contents everything is just right. The bay in front of the home is 100 yards wide and about 1 mile long…well protected from the weather. This makes it ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. The beach provides a great place to pull water toys up and out of the water. 50 steps takes you up to the home with a well built wrap around deck. The main room is comfortable and the dining area easily seats 6. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could want and a step through an entry room takes you outside to the circular driveway. The bedrooms are spacious and the comforters thick and warm. There is plenty of hot water for the jetted tub or shower. The walls are covered with beautiful art and decorations enhance every counter. The hosts even set out a small container of dog treats…! If you are looking for a place that feels more like the home of an old friend, and less like a typical vacation rental then this is the one for you. We would rate this home 10 stars if that were possible.

House was very comfortable and easy access for all of our ventures on the island. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

One of our guests said she wasn't used to silence and felt like she never wanted to return to her regular life. Another said they hadn't enjoyed such a great family vacation in years.

Had a great stay - comfy beds, had a seal visitor and was nice to be out of the main area and drink a Quiet cup of coffee in morning

Wonderful place, well appointed with great beach access. Will stay again.

The house and property was just how we were hoping it would be: Its like being at a cabin on the beach. Everything you could need was available. We all enjoyed our visit. Thank you for sharing your home.

We loved our stay on San Juan Island! There’s a lovely bay with a rocky beach right outside the balcony, and the beds are comfortable and the property is cozy and clean. I loved all the natural light, and the home is tucked away from neighbors and feels very private. Dishes and other materials were clearly labeled and easy to find. We were able to settle in quickly and enjoy our time on the island.

Our stay here this June was better than I ever expected! The photos of the property don’t do it justice. The large front windows overlook the beautiful cove in the mornings and it’s absolutely lovely. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived with plenty of space for our group. We loved all the little extras throughout the house, like board games, books, a spice rack, sandwich bags, coffee filters, etc. It definitely helped with our grocery trip and made the house feel so homey. We had an incredible time whale watching and exploring the island. We will definitely be coming back to stay again one day!

Couldn't have found a better place to stay.

Perfect for a weekend getaway. It was clean and cozy. The beach was a plus!

We loved the peaceful setting of this place, as well as the ample space it offered. The deck overlooking Neil Bay was a source of tranquility and offered wonderful views of eagles and otters, and the beach was a great place to launch a kayak into the protected bay. The living spaces were comfortable and well thought out and we appreciated the king-sized bed. The location was convenient to Roche Harbor (it was about a 30-minute walk to dinner in the harbor with dogs stopping to explore; or about a 5-minute drive). And Friday Harbor is only 15-20 minutes away. We’re quite grateful the host is welcoming of dogs (thank you for the treats!), but we wanted to caution visitors with pups that there is a fair amount of wildlife that visits the house, including deer and raccoons, as well as the occasional fox. Our pups are on the small side (18 and 9 lbs and they were able to get through the deck railing). So we kept them close by and under watchful eye since, despite their (lack of) size, they’re quite happy to chase just about any animal. One other note is that we recommend bringing your own bath soap (pump hand soap provided) as the host didn’t provide any since it can be difficult to anticipate preferences and allergies.

Our family of 6 and dog SO enjoyed our stay! The deck and bbq was fabulous! The kid loft area was so so perfect and having the bathroom up there was lovely. My girls are 3 and 7 and they loved having their own space. We brought a galaxy light and it created a super cool spot! Amenities were absolutely perfect. Thank you so very much for having us!

This home is one of the most beautiful we have stayed in. Very well equipped Beach is ft away and the bbq pit was perfect for s’mores with the gkids. Will be staying again

This property is lovely, quiet, peaceful and surpassed our expectations!

Our first time at Roche Harbor and what a find! Very comfortable bedrooms with extra cozy blankets. Easy access to the beach and beautiful views from the deck. Roche Harbor Market only a few minutes away had almost everything we needed for the stay plus unique toys. Thanks for an amazing experience.

This home was a perfect place for our family to relax, recharge and explore the island. We enjoyed lots of wildlife, including a pair of otters playing in front of the deck for well over an hour. The home had everything we needed. We would highly recommend.

Wonderful

We really enjoyed our time here and appreciated feeling a part of the family tradition that this house has hosted for the owners for so many years. The neighborhood was beautiful and walkable and we loved the mix of trees and beach that the property offered.

This home was clean, spacious and had some fabulous personality to decipher and experience. The history of the home was heart warming. We slept comfortably and had most what we needed in the kitchen to survive our weekend and brought the rest! The most enjoyable part was walking the pebbly beach on the last morning seeking some sea glass and being stared at by seals! Quite nice! I suspect the owners of the home do not suffer height impairment as everything had a tall counter and tall cabinets - but that was perfectly okay for a 5 ft 9 inch female and a 6 ft 8 inch male. The other two suffered a tad of "will you get me this...?" Overall - no complaints - and enjoyed the stay.

Our family had a wonderful stay. The property and location was perfect. We definitely plan to come back when the weather is warmer.

The property was beautiful! The beach was a lovely place to sit and drink coffee in the morning. Everything was clean and well stocked for cooking. We would love to stay here again! Thank you!