Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House)

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The Elephant House is a cozy and unique cottage right on the water!

Elephant House tucked away in the evergreens.

** no beach access**

*Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to 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*

Relax and enjoy the comforts of Elephant House.

Smart TV has a Netflix account free for guests to use. Guests are welcome to use their own Hulu or Amazon accounts.

Enjoy the propane fireplace while watching a show on Netflix or Hulu

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Friday Harbor, Washington

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
‪5 min drive‬
Wescott Bay
‪5 min drive‬
Roche Harbor Marina
‪6 min drive‬
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Waterfront! The Elephant house is a unique and cozy waterfront island retreat! Decorated with elephants throughout and offering wonderful Spieden Channel views it's no doubt a place for enjoyment and relaxation. Located about a mile from Roche Harbor, this retreat is convenient to many amenities including shopping, dining, and nightlife activities, if you desire. Enjoy walks, bike rides or launch stand-up paddle boards or kayaks from the community beach at the isthmus. Indulge in the different varieties of wildlife such as birds, eagles, seals, whales, deer, and fox that inhabit the areas around this home.

Accommodations include a master loft furnished with a King-sized bed, and a sitting area that looks out a picture window to the water. The second room is located on the main level and is furnished with a King-sized bed as well.

Enjoy relaxing evenings around the propane fireplace in the living room or out enjoying the sunset barbecuing on the deck. A true island cabin!

** Please note: The Elephant House has a Smart TV. This means it does not have regular cable or satellite TV service. It works through the internet to log into your Amazon / Hulu / HBO go accounts and the like. The owner has subscribed to a Netflix account for guests to use if they would like. **

** Parents please be aware that this home has high-bank waterfront exposure and although the owners welcome families, the home may not be suitable for all children.

Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to 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.

Please note, the stairs to the loft are slightly narrower than the average staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

This house has good cell phone reception.

This house has Internet access.

This house has electric heat and a propane fireplace.

This is a Non-Smoking property. This house is NOT pet friendly.

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: 8.6 Mbps, Upload Speed: .88 Mbps, Ping: 141 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted in January of 2022 using SpeedCheck Pro).

vr permit number 99spr083

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San Juan Property Management

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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

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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 by the ocean. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park are local landmarks, 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, Washington

What's nearby

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Wescott Bay - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
English Camp - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 20 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬12 min drive
‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬9 min drive
‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬15 min drive
‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House) located?

Situated by the ocean, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Roche Harbor Marina and Wescott Bay. Posey Island State Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

27 Oct 2024

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

Wedding Visit

Beautiful property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

8 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful

The most idyllic house in the best setting. We hope to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghann M.

7 June 2024

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

Quiet getaway

Beautiful view and just the peaceful stay we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford B.

31 July 2024

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

Very Peaceful

Location was great for the island tour

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

30 Sept 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

The house is exactly as advertised and was very comfortable and relaxing. The view is phenomenal and property was perfect with a nice deck and cozy fire pit. The lower bedroom remained very quiet and dark and the bed was comfortable. Our only complaint was not staying longer. Thank you for a wonderful few nights!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy A.

5 May 2024

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

Nice relaxing get away

The house is comfortable and well appointed. The view of the water was breathtaking and we got to see a pod of orcas as well as local deer grazing in the yard. It was a lovely break from the routine.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

27 Aug 2023

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

Waterfront peacefulness

Nice quiet location- nice walk into Roche Harbor. Views are lovely and house is nicely equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

9 May 2023

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

Amazing place with a perfect view

Everything was perfect

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

21 Aug 2021

Perfect Stay

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

13 June 2023

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

Perfect place to celebrate our Anniversary!

My husband and I returned to San Juan Island for for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Perfect place for us! Check in was seamless, place was as advertised, easy parking, kitchen was well appointed. We saw Orcas, harbor seals, a fox, and a deer/fawn right from the deck. Will return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Apr 2023

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

Spring in San Juan’s

Beautiful location and nice well kept home. Living room furniture and stairs difficult to manage if you have orthopedic issues. Deck was lovely highlight of the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

14 July 2023

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

Cute and cozy!

My husband and I stayed here for a week to celebrate our 25th anniversary. It was perfect for the two of us. It had everything that we needed. Walking distance to Roche Harbor (1.5 miles) for breakfast and not too long of a drive to anywhere on the island. While we weren't lucky enough to see any whales from the house, we did two different tours from Friday Harbor and saw orcas both times. You won't regret renting this cute and cozy cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

31 Oct 2021

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 really enjoyed our stay. Two minor downsides: I called the office in advance with a question and never got a return phone call and we never could find a dust pan so we had to sweep the fir needles out the door as best we could. Otherwise, very clean and comfortable and we loved the view.

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8/10 Good

J. Chris H.

11 Oct 2019

The Elephant House is Unforgettable

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: Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay here over Labor Day weekend. The ocean views, big deck, and fire pit are the highlights. The queen bed up in the loft was comfortable but the floor up there is really squeaky when you walk on it. Rather disturbing to other sleepers in the house, especially the bedroom right below. No doubt it's a cozy place for 3 or more. We liked the location being a little removed from the hustle bustle of Roche Harbor marina area. The deer and fox are sure friendly!

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6/10 Okay

Peter S.

19 June 2018

Very Nice, great views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, my wife and I enjoyed our stay. With that said, I would say the property is in need of updates. It’s just kind of tired. Everything that needed to work, worked. Including a new BBQ grill. The other thing to be aware of is you are going to need to go to Friday Harbor for any supplies. He knew that upfront and brought a lot with us. Best place we’ve stayed in, no. Would I stay there again, maybe.

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10/10 Excellent

Roslan S.

13 June 2022

Waterfront haven

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: Lovely home and interesting architecture. Great waterfront location in peaceful neighborhood which lends itself to quiet times outside. Neighbors are close by, but it was quiet when we were there (including at new build home on one side). Great location on island for seclusion and being close to waterfront. Still easy to get to any point on island for activities or dinner. Upstairs bed was comfortable. Toiletries and kitchen spices were quite light. Gas heater was awesome. Unfortunate you can’t use the outdoor fire pit in June- still cool enough at nights.

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6/10 Okay

Nancy A.

1 Aug 2022

Elephant House Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice stay. Great Location, very private and quiet. Beautiful views, very clean property. Down side: No screens on several windows and with the invasion of mosquitos at night it was hard to cool the place down. Luckily we brought a fan from home that helped. Would have been nice to have a couple provided. It would have also been nice to have an umbrella for the patio table. Also, housekeeping needs to leave more supplies, ie; there was only 1 extra trash bag which was not adequate for our stay and the amount of cooking we did. We almost ran out of toilet paper and paper towels. Again we could not find any extras. Lastly, we could not find instructions on how to lock the front door. It took a while to figure it out. It would have been nice to leave directions on the door.Overall we had a fun stay but I would not return to this property unless I knew that the screens had been replaced and fans were provided.

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10/10 Excellent

David P.

4 Aug 2024

What a treat!

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 stay at Elephant House was a highlight of our vacation - it went to the top of my wife's list! It's a charming cabin, with a truly wonderful view of the water, boats, and islands. The decor inside the cabin is wonderful! The kitchen is simple but effective (full-sized 'fridge and a good stove). Several groups of deer browsed through the property in the mornings, and my wife saw a fox late one night.Definitely a 10 (would have been 11 if it had direct access to the water, but given the location I can see why that isn't possible). Strongly recommended!

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

13 Apr 2024

Beautiful Views from the Elephant House

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: The cottage was very, very clean and just stocked pretty well. Plenty of towels, dishes etc. Very comfortable. The views were awesome. We saw Harbor Seals, even a pod of 3 orcas on our last early morning. The firepit was wonderful and it was so nice having wood there for that. We were thrilled with the rental all the way around. Would definitely stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

10 Oct 2023

Wonderful Orca Viewing

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: Three Orcas went by the cabin on my last day! The whale watching tour, through “All Aboard Sailing “ was incredible. The captain sent us a description of our tour including the identification of the four whales we saw, and at least twenty high quality photos he shot during the tour. A very knowledgeable man and a lovely sailboat made for a great experience.

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10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

26 Aug 2023

Adorable cabin with amazing view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 were pleasantly surprised with how cute this cabin was and also with the location. The view was beautiful with sunsets every night over the ocean. Well appointed with all the items needed, quiet community surrounded by big fancy properties. Nice amenities but furniture is ready for some updating.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

16 Oct 2022

Awesome property all around

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 had a lovely stay at the Elephant House! The property was as-advertised, and the views are even more breathtaking than the photos. The house is immaculately clean and well maintained, and stocked with all the essentials. My favorite part of the stay was the fire pit - thankful we were there during October when fires are allowed. So peaceful and relaxing.

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10/10 Excellent

25 Sept 2022

Wonderful Elephant House!

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8/10 Good

Sarah T.

25 Sept 2022

Water view San Juan stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Second time staying at elephant house. Love the location and view, so quaint and charming. The furniture is getting tired and could use an upgrade for the price your paying. Aside from that everything's great. Well stocked and located.

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10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

19 Aug 2022

Perfect stay near Roche Harbor

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 family of four had an amazing stay. The view was incredible and the location was private and peaceful, yet close enough to Friday Harbor for shops, groceries, whale watching tour etc. We had everything we needed for our stay and enjoyed cooking meals and our time on the deck - plus enjoying the views from inside. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Other Space 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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