Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (GBH)

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Enjoy the view of historic Bristish Camp National Park (seen across the bay) from Garrison Bay Hideaway!

Living room with propane fireplace and water view. (Photo in living room has been replaced by flat screen Smart TV)

View from the kitchen looking towards entry door

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Friday Harbor, WA

Wescott Bay9 min walk
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park12 min drive
Roche Harbor Marina13 min drive
Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (Garrison Bay Hideaway)

Enjoy this quiet, comfortable waterfront cottage across from historic British Camp National Park with exquisite marine views from every window and stunning sunrises. The master bedroom features a queen bed and a full bath adjacent to the bedroom door.

There is no dock access. This property is situated on a private dead end dirt road across the bay from British Camp National Park. Bring kayaks and paddle boards to take full advantage of this waterfront cabin with a small private beach that is a perfect spot for launching. The dock on the property is not for guest-use. Historic British Camp has miles of trails to enjoy, including an amazing view from the top of Young Hill.

You will find that this rental is the perfect place to spend a romantic week or relax and unwind from a busy lifestyle. Simple, clean and cozy... we know you will find it hard to leave. This home is equipped with a flat screen Smart-Television. Guests are welcome to log in to their own streaming services.

Cook clams, crab and oysters on the outdoor propane barbecue. Within a short distance, you can buy oysters from the oyster farm located in Westcott Bay, which are shipped all over the world.

Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. The ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood not provided.

This home does not have Air Conditioning.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

No Dock Access.

This is a Non-Smoking property.

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

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: 25.44 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 6.97 Mbps -- Ping: 61 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted February of 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).

San Juan Island is a remote location and it is good to keep in mind that intermittent, short, Wi-Fi disruptions are very normal for this area.

This property has fine cell reception.

vr permit number pcup00-15-0001

Property manager

San Juan Property Management

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Best Place cottage pictured from the circular driveway.

This is a Non-Smoking house

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this cabin is on the beach. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Roche Harbor Marina and Pelindaba Lavender Farm. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.

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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

Wescott Bay - 9 min walk
English Camp - 10 min drive
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 12 min drive
Roche Harbor Marina - 13 min drive
San Juan County Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬15 min drive
‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬13 min drive
‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬17 min drive
‪Madrona Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (GBH) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (GBH)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (GBH)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Waterfront Cabin! (GBH) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wescott Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from English Camp. Roche Harbor Marina and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

30 June 2024

Perfect getaway

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10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

12 June 2024

Water front paradise

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken D.

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GARRISON BAY

AWESOME

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarah H.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Cute cabin in serene location!

We had a wonderful, relaxing getaway at this cute cabin! The location was perfect for us— peaceful and quiet right on the water. The kitchen was well equipped (of note: only a coffee Keurig, no coffee maker!). The tv was dialed in, but we had only brought a set of cards for the rainy weekend. To future stayers- bring board games if you need inside entertainment! Overall, a great place and we loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Chattanooga , Tennessee

1 May 2024

Best getaway stay!

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 loved our time at Garrison Bay. It was more than we expected as far as coziness and comfort. Close enough to town but hidden so you feel like your are truly escaping. We saw so much wildlife from the cabin too. Would highly recommend and will definitely book here again.

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah S.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin for Two!

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay at this cute little hideaway on San Juan Island. It was such a treat with great views, a very functional kitchen, and a great use of such a small space. The only thing I would change is I wish the windowed doors had curtains over them for privacy (especially the back door). It is also a little far from Friday Harbor, but that just made for some fun driving around the island every day.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

24 Feb 2024

A Pearl on the Oyster Bed Shores of Garrison Bay

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: From the minute I crowned the hill and saw the beautiful cottage on the shore, I knew I was in for a lovely. long weekend. With darling shingled exterior and only 20 feet from the shore - the place was a quintessential island getaway. Inside I found a nice galley kitchen which provided everything I needed. I did buy some sea salt in a grinder which I hope is still there for others to use. The kitchen overlooks the living area with comfy sofa. good sized screen to cast your various streaming apps to, and a lovely gas fireplace. (Know that you need to get down on your hands and knees to toggle the switch up to turn the fireplace on... a bit cumbersome.) Sitting on the sofa, you look out over beautiful Garrison Bay and feel as though you are on a float over the water. Sooooo wonderful. The bedroom had open shelving an a few hooks to hang things on. As you're in the islands, no need to bring clothes that require hangers! Outside there are two paver patios, the one on the water side sporting two Adirondack chairs and cute portable fire pit. (BYOW... bring your own wood.) Wishing it had been a bit better weather so I could have enjoyed the patio - but that just means I'll need to come back again during warmer months. Side note - I met the owner on one of my trips back from town. He was delightful with such an interesting story of how he and his wife wound up with the property. (They live next door to the cottage.) If you are searching for a tranquil, waterfront place in the islands, search no further! You'll be glad you booked the Garrison Bay Hideaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Dain G.

29 Nov 2023

Amazing Getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharla S.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Water

Beautiful, cozy, clean, serene.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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8/10 Good

25 Oct 2023

Beautiful stay at Garrison Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Cozy cabin. Beautiful view. Relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic getaway

We truly loved the atmosphere and how easy to place your kayak on the water and head out . Such a beautiful scenery. We did have 2 days of Very low water pressure but we did fine .

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not Enough Time

We so wanted to stay longer! We were on the island for a wedding so this little gem was only a pit stop. But oh what a lovely pit stop!!!! So quiet and peaceful!!! Would have loved some written in structions for TV and washing machine and coffee maker. We older folks aren’t as intuitive as we used to be! Still 5 stars every day!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garrison Bay Getaway

The setting is incredible. Hosts were super nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Molly J.

7 Aug 2023

A Slice of Paradise

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: Husband and I stayed for a big birthday getaway and made incredible memories here while staying at the Garrison Bay Hideaway. Our lodging was just darling! The perfect size for the 2 of us- it was cozy, clean, and full of wildlife viewings. Throughout the days while lounging at our Hideaway, we'd watch the harbor seal haul out, nurse their pups, and slink about in the water. There was never a dull moment while enjoying the views. Its own launching beach was convenient to push our own kayaks off from to paddle in the bay every evening. We did a lot of home cooking while staying here, and were never wanting for more amenities or appliances. We loved the location of Garrison Bay too- distance from the Friday + Roche Harbor scene but never felt remote or secluded in a negative way. Bopping into the other harbors was easy; we biked to Roche for an afternoon as intermediate road cyclists. We booked a kayak tour with the sister company and had a great experience with our guide, Wes. ( tip your guides! He was a wealth of information and a good time.) There was a small booking issue where we had a typo in an email but San Juan Prop Mngt quickly remedied the situation. They provided all the helpful resources to book our ferries- but we warned, book your ferries when you book your lodging! Our stay at Garrison Bay Hideaway was simply the best. Thank you so much to all the staff, housekeeping, and lovely owners a part of this special place.

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

26 July 2023

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The Best, relaxing, easy sweet house.

This is a very cute, very well put together little house!! Waking up to all the animal noises as opposed to people noises was a real treat. Better was watching all the otters and their babies while having coffee on the beautiful patio. The house is in an inlet so fun to see the boats come in and out. We loved kayaking but not sure about being able to go around the corner for coffee in them;}. REAL TREAT!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL!

We could not have asked for a better place to stay. From the moment we arrived it exceeded our expectations. Stepping onto the little patio watching the seals, otters, and boats we immediately felt ourselves breath. The bed was so comfortable it was very clean and we had everything we needed. We definitely left a little piece of our heart there. Garrison Bay was truly magical.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Great little home on a very quiet cove. Location is great because it is away from the loud crowds of Friday Harbor and close to Roche Resort. We used all of the recommendations given and we weren’t disappointed in the least. Really great trip and perfect way to celebrate my wife and I being married 20 yrs. Thank you for the hospitality

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Relaxing View with Great Hosts

Our stay was wonderful. The house is off the beaten path but still easy to get to everything. We spent the evenings outside on the porch just watching the water. It was quiet and peaceful. We debated staying here or in Friday Harbor. Glad we chose this place. You do need a car to get there! The house had basics but everything we needed. There were kcups for coffee. We slept well. There is a lot of light in the morning but it didn’t bother us at all. Wonderful hosts who were kind and welcoming! Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

14 June 2023

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Peaceful Retreat - Recommend!

Quiet, beautiful home. Friendly neighborhood. Well stocked kitchen, wonderful setting. We would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet scenic retreat

This stay was very good overall - excellent for 2 people. The view, the privacy, the peace and quiet, and the quality of the kitchen and bath wares were all appreciated. The wifi internet connection was solid and fast. Instructions and guidance on the cabin and water usage were good to see and accessing the cabin was straight-forward. The bed is soft as reported in other reviews but that’s a matter of personal preference. For cyclists, the last 200m of the access road is dirt and steep so be prepared to walk bikes that last distance. For kayakers, launching in the bay would be easy - the next time we visit we will certainly rent some kayaks. To save water, we used a pot in hand-washing dishes - a dishwashing tub that would fit in the sink would be a minor addition to the kitchen wares. It would have been nice to have met the owners to express our thanks in person. All in all, this was a little gem of a stay and we hope to return one day.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lance V.

10 May 2023

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Wonderful Location Right on the Water!

We thoroughly enjoyed the location right on the water. If the weather had been dry we would have sat our there for hours. We utilized the access for a quick kayak ride around Guss Island (about 1 mile round trip). The quaint little home is exactly what we expected in size and was wonderful. We wisely took a foldable table in order to do some puzzles. There isn't much room for a table, but we figured it out. We had to call the management company due to a very uncomfortable first night of sleep that ended with one of us on the couch. We don't think it was the mattress per se, but for sure the unstable/old box spring (or also the metal frame?). After putting the mattress directly on the floor, all our mattress problems stopped (thanks for coming to remove the box spring). We were a little surprised by the lack of privacy with the next door home (I think they are the owners of the home we were in), but it looks like they are currently working on some plantings (bushes and trees) that will likely improve that. Overall we loved the place and would come back. If the bed situation was the same, we would more quickly get the mattress on the floor.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

3 May 2023

A True Get-Away

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok stay

Pros: secluded neighborhood, waterfront, well-stocked, nice back patio with fire pit, quiet part of the island. Cons: no drapes/blinds on doors (very bright in the morning, no privacy), no bedroom door, not private (present owner lives next door), loud construction noise, inconsistent messaging (sign says hand wash dishes but they left dishwasher tabs on the counter), parking very difficult, mattress caves in the center.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brian H.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location just like the pictures!

My wife and I enjoyed our 4 nights here. It was great to be able to launch our kayaks right from the property. In three days we paddled over 30 miles and enjoyed every minute. It was a great spot to come back to and view the seals and birds right from the comfort of the home. The owners are building next door, they helped us decide the best place to park and gave us a few tips about the property when they saw us arrive. We didn't really hear any construction noise the whole rest of our stay. We felt the kitchen was well outfitted and cooked in for most of our meals. We didn't bring k-cups for the Keurig but did bring coffee and there was a French press available. The only downside for us was the bed. I saw one other review mention it and didn't think about it much. It felt like a worn out memory foam mattress and if I didn't hook a leg over the edge we kind of rolled towards the middle. We struggle with sore backs for us this was an issue. I hate to mention it as the place was otherwise perfect for our needs but it is definitely something to be aware of if you are used to a mattress with more support.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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