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Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca)

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Orca whales pass by Eagle Cove in the summer months.
Orca Beach Hideaway overlooks beautiful Haro Strait
Orca Beach Hideaway

*please take caution of the steep terrain*
Warm up in the hot tub and watch the sunset.
Enjoy water views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, Washington
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • American Camp Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca)

Waterfront! Hot Tub! Nearby Sandy Beach!

The Orca Beach Hideaway is a private, high bank waterfront 3-bedroom home with expansive views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This secluded San Juan Island home offers a hot tub, a nearby trail head to a beautiful sandy beach (rare in the San Juan Islands), a large grassy yard and wrap around deck, a wood burning stove, and a ping pong table. The special location of this house offers an amazing view spot for the local wildlife. Guests can also enjoy the hot tub (serviced professionally on a weekly basis), the large yard (with a high bank) and provided yard games (challenge your family to a round of corn hole!). You'll enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets, and possibly experience whales swimming by, which is almost daily during the summer months!

The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and a gas Viking range. The kitchen is open to the dining and living room with large windows looking out to the sea. The main level of the home has 2 bedrooms each furnished with queen size beds. The upstairs primary suite is furnished with a queen size bed and has a balcony with water views as well as an adjoining primary bathroom. There is also a crib and toddler bed available upstairs for those with young children.

The lower level of the home offers entertainment - ping pong table and flat screen television with a Smart TV and Roku. There is a sleeper -sofa located in the lower level as well. Gauge the wind speed and incoming weather with the provided weather station! This home also offers wireless internet.

This is a wonderful family vacation home; however, parents please take caution of the steep terrain at the end of the large grassy yard.

Orca Beach Hideaway is located next to a unique island beach (Eagle Cove) which is great for swimming, sunbathing, skim boarding, and paddle boarding.

Firewood is provided in off season.

The hot tub is serviced professionally on a weekly basis.

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

**This home has a high bank waterfront yard**.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

This house has fair cell phone reception. The Wi-fi at this property is adequate for making calls on your personal cell. This home also has a landline.

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: 31.9 Mbps, Upload Speed: 5 Mbps, Ping: 24 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted November of 2024)

vr permit number 2001cu033

Property manager

San Juan Property Management
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 holiday home is on the waterfront. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • American Camp Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cape San Juan - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Near Beach! Hot Tub! (orca) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of San Juan Island National Historic Park and American Camp Visitor Center. Cattle Point and San Juan Golf & Tennis Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Great house

This house worked beautifully for our 3 generation family! Access to beaches, proximity to Friday Harbor and all the fun in the house was perfect for us all. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen V.

Great house with amazing views

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 rental wqs just what we needed. Space for everyone and plenty of amenities. We enjoyed the hot tub and wildlife watching from the house. We even saw a few whales! Plenty of cooking supplies for us to have fabulous dinners at the house. A quick drive to downtown Friday Harbor as well.

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Hilary W.

What a view!

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: Wonderful stay in a comfortable house and what a view! Great beach access for the able bodied! Fully stocked kitchen fun to cook in. Thanks for hosting!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

Back to nature

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: Nice house in a beautiful spot. Magnificent views at any time of day and a short walk from the amazing National Park and site of US fort on the island. House is minimalist but has everything you need. Friday Harbor is close by for restaurants and Roche Harbor a pretty drive across the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Beautiful views

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: My Husband and I had the most needed romantic vacation in this home. The views were incredible! We enjoyed the hottub every morning while watching the ocean. We took walks down to the beach. We found the "secret" entrance to the hiking trails at the end of the street. We especially enjoyed the wild life trail through the property. We saw River Otters, raccoons, deer,Bald eagles and few Orcas. The ping pong table kept us quite busy. I have to mention the well appointed kitchen. Especially the Wolf stove was fantastic. I one thing I missed was a TV on the main floor.
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10/10 Excellent

marie f.

Beautiful view, beautiful 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: Beautiful view, beautiful house, lovely visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Great San Juan retreat

Great visit! Saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the great views and outdoors on the island. House was excellent, clean, and very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randolph D.

Birthday gathering

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 had a family gathering for my mother's 90th birthday, and the home was a perfect fit for us. We had plenty of room for 7-8 people, a good sized kitchen for making big dinners, the nearby cove to explore on walks, and great views to enjoy all day. We also got to see the resident fox and otter!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Threadbare house, incredible view

Sincerely appaled by the positive reviews for this property. I'll be the first to say it, then: this home is a dirty overpriced disappointment. We knew this was an older home/ikea rental situation and chose to book it for the view. Everything was wiped down and serviceable, but considering the exorbitant cleaning fee, we expected a nicer stay. Everything felt a bit grimy and neglected. Baseboards peeling from walls with dust and bits of dead bugs, chipping and stained furniture, etc. The master bath jets were caked with mystery green grime, so no bath for baby. The house has no AC and one small slow ceiling fan. The master bedroom sliding door is inoperable so cooling down the upstairs is impossible in the evening. The house is in full sun all day, beware if you are booking during any weather above 75. The view is the best part, but trying to keep the house cool means window curtains drawn. The only outdoor furniture is two adirondak chairs, and they were so overgrown with grass and weeds they were unusable. The lawn was studded with spiky weeds and huge balls of lawn trimmings were dried and matted everywhere. The driveway entrance is overgrown so we couldn't safely pull our truck camper in to park without taking out huge branches. The host/company has a list of chores to do before you leave, absolutely greedy given how high the cleaning fee is. The dishes smelled foul. We would not stay here again, given the price with the cleaning fee we expected much better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wintana h.

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

The stay

Good management they came and helped us with the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Novi, MI

Orca Beach Hideaway

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 the location, within walking distance for hikes and beaches.The yard was large, the hot tub was terrific, hot and ready all the time. The kitchen was very well equipped. We saw orca whales swimming by the house. Two different fox came to visit in the evenings. We took full advantage of all the area has to offer: a short drive to both Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor to wander through the town and have something to eat, the Alpaca Farm, a whale watching tour and more. The house itself had plenty of room for our family of 6. We stayed a week, it was a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Excellent

JAYSON O.

Amazing 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: Do not hesitate to rent this place!!What an amazing property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Gig Harbor

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

Perfect Family Island Getaway

We stayed for four days with our family of 8. We have 6 kids ages 11 and under. The location of the Eagle Cove beach was wonderful. Extremely easy walk for all ages. It was also an easy drive to all island destinations. I originally was concerned about the cliff in the photo. If you have young children that wander or don’t listen, that might be stressful. Due to the ages of our children it was no issue. We loved the views, hot tub, outdoor eating area, games (monopoly was of course a hit), seeing the foxes and the kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfy and rooms were clean. The check out time would benefit from an 10:30 or 11am timing, which seems to be a consistent feedback from reviewers. We did appreciate that even though it said you’d get fined arriving before 4pm for check in, that we received a text that it was ready early. All in all we’d stay there again and recommend it to others. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Keri K.

Fantastic Location!

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 location is magical! We enjoyed the slow pace of the area and LOVED the beach just a short walk from the house. We will definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Beautiful Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Beautiful property, beautiful views. Looked just like the photos. The house fit our group of 6 just fine. 2 nights was perfect. My only complaints are the check in time in late and check out time is early, 4 PM and 10 AM (10 AM check out is a little too early!). And, the over the top extra fees that the rental agency and house owner charges. $300 cleaning fee. $150 non-refundable damage waiver fee. $150 pandemic cleaning fee, $600 in total fees just to clean the house for a two night stay was in short, insane. Really nice stay though.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Beautiful Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Beautiful property, beautiful views. Looked just like the photos. The house fit our group of 6 just fine. 2 nights was perfect. My only complaints are the check in time in late and check out time is early, 4 PM and 10 AM (10 AM check out is a little too early!). And, the over the top extra fees that the rental agency and house owner charges. $300 cleaning fee. $150 non-refundable damage waiver fee. $150 pandemic cleaning fee, $600 in total fees just to clean the house for a two night stay was in short, insane. Really nice stay though.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Beautiful Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Beautiful property, beautiful views. Looked just like the photos. The house fit our group of 6 just fine. 2 nights was perfect. My only complaints are the check in time in late and check out time is early, 4 PM and 10 AM (10 AM check out is a little too early!). And, the over the top extra fees that the rental agency and house owner charges. $300 cleaning fee. $150 non-refundable damage waiver fee. $150 pandemic cleaning fee, $600 in total fees just to clean the house for a two night stay was in short, insane. Really nice stay though.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Spectacular Views

The house was perfect for a relaxing get away with friends. Everything was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. The views are amazing and the beach was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Amazing spot! Comfortable, clean home

We had a wonderful time here. The house was clean and very comfortable. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and even had a really well seasoned cast iron skillet that was a joy to use. In other reviews, people mentioned the sparse decor, but for a family with small children, this was absolutely perfect. The house has a spectacular view and they have a telescope and binoculars there to use. We had a great time checking out the stars and the wildlife. While we were there we saw sea lions, a bald eagle family, and a whale! The property is right next door to eagle cove beach which was incredible. The path leading down to the water isn’t paved but was definitely manageable for our 2 year old and 3 year old. Overall, I’d highly recommend a stay here and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sammamish, WA S.

Serene weekend getaway

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 spent a few days at this quiet, spacious house in early April. The house is clean and well cared for, and is stocked with everything we needed for our short stay. I particularly enjoyed the solitude and proximity to the beach. The views are spectacular and the hustle of Friday Harbor is close but not too close. I can't wait to spent time here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Love at First Sight

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: I fell for this property online. The views are breathtaking. The beach next door is so fun to comb over. The American Camp next door provides endless paths to walk on. The house itself is lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the ping pong table and jacuzzi. We even got a sighting of the beautiful red fox with the big bushy tail who came by the house looking for a little breakfast. Truly a treat and a home i would return to.
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10/10 Excellent

Briana F.

A great place to 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: Incredible views. We had everything we needed.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great views

A bit Spartan but fabulous views. Practically no decoration in a huge home. Would have benefitted from directions on how to use the propane stove downstairs. Well equipped except for no TV on the main or second floors. Photos show a spotting scope but not there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Bob Ross, eat your heart out.

Every day was wonderful. Just walking up the stairs and looking across the strait to the olympic mountains would trigger a dopamine response. I can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

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