Waterfront Cabin! Adults Only (Whale Watch Point)

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Whale Watch Point is tucked on a cliffside overlooking Haro Strait

Whale Watch Point is perched high on a bluff looking out to Haro Strait on the coveted West side of San Juan Island.

*Bench is not guaranteed*

Enjoy a gorgeous San Juan Island sunset from Whale Watch Point

The dining area is open to the living room and kitchen and looks out to the water.
Living room has a Smart TV.

Overview
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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Friday Harbor, Washington

Lime Kiln Point State Park
1 min drive
San Juan County Park
4 min drive
Mt. Grant Preserve
11 min drive
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
33 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Whale Watch Point - Waterfront! The Whale Watch Point guest house is a slice of heaven - watch and listen to the orca whales meander by, enjoy one of the best views from land of the Lime Kiln Lighthouse, and sit back and relax gazing out to the wide open Haro Strait.

The guest house is beautifully and tastefully furnished. Walking through the main entrance will place you with the cozy, well-stocked kitchen to your right, the water-view dining table to your left, and the comfortable living room in front of you. The living room is equipped with a flat -screen TV with satellite TV service. There is also Wi-fi offered. Down the short hallway off the living room, guests will find the stackable washer/dryer closet, situated between the bedroom and extra sleeping room.
The Full bathroom is also found off the left side of the hallway.

Enjoy an exquisite panoramic view off the deck, day or night this view will take your breath away!

The grounds of property are a wonderful representation of the island landscape with madrones, firs, and rocky knolls that include trails to sitting areas where you can enjoy watching the marine activities.

Guests will enjoy all the nearby hikes, parks and beaches including: Limekiln Lighthouse and Whale Watch Park, Deadman's Cove, San Juan County Park or Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm.

**This property is high bank waterfront and not suitable for young children.* Adults only please*
*No smoking of any kind allowed and no fired or flame!
*This house does not have Air Conditioning.
*This house is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Friday Harbor OR Roche Harbor.
*This house does not have good cell phone reception.
*No EC charging station or plug in available.
**This house has an outdoor security camera**
*Pets are not allowed at this property.
*Outdoor furniture is not always guaranteed to be available.
*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: 35.37 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 53.13 Mbps -- Ping: 35.6 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January of 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).

vr permit number ooproV71

Property manager

San Juan Property Management

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Water view

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

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 holiday home is on the waterfront. Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and birdwatching.

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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

Lime Kiln Point State Park - 1 min drive
San Juan County Park - 4 min drive
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive
Pelindaba Lavender Farm - 11 min drive
Roche Harbor Marina - 16 min drive

Getting around

Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬18 min drive
‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Bakery San Juan - ‬20 min drive
‪San Juan Golf & Country Club - ‬19 min drive
‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin! Adults Only (Whale Watch Point) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin! Adults Only (Whale Watch Point)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin! Adults Only (Whale Watch Point)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin! Adults Only (Whale Watch Point) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Juan County Park, Lime Kiln Point State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve. San Juan Island National Historic Park and Pelindaba Lavender Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

2 Oct 2024

Great Stay at Whale Watch Point

4/10 Poor

Noelle V.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Cute. ADU attached property with wonderful partial views of Lime Kiln lighthouse

Things we loved: The wildlife on property; fox, deer, lots of birds and raccoons. (Unfortunately the whales are not frequenting this area as much as they have in the past because of lower food supply, so we didn’t see whales from this space) The view of deck, although partially obstructed with trees was lovely. Things that need improvements; For this being one of the most expensive smaller attached adus on the island. The ADU comes with discarded and broken household furniture and appliances, dishes. There are no wine glasses but only plastic stemware from the dollar store. There is a broken grandfather clock in bedroom. The kitchen was lacking baking dishes, a mixer, updated appliances. The reason why this is so disappointing to me is this issue has been mentioned several times in reviews dating back ten years but nothing has been done. There are lots of Farms on the island and not that great restaurants and not having the tools to be able to cook was disappointing. Also, considering how much it costs not being greeted with at least coffee for the morning was -a shock. The owners live next door on property. I felt like the owners don’t really take very much pride into having guests on their property. They do not act as if we are guests , but rather we should feel privileged to be there and felt subhuman. To top it all off, the parking for the unit is a bit designated away unlike owner if you don’t park there they will Be woken up at 7 am!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty Y.

27 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful

Such a special and unique place to stay. The cottage has everything you need, and you can watch for whales from your deck as well as other vantage points on the property. And if you're not whale-watching it's fun to watch all the deer, raccoons and foxes that live on the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

14 Aug 2024

A Little Piece of Heaven

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: I cannot say enough good things about this property. It really made our whole trip so much better. The owners of the property are next door and are so nice! The property is very private and is located on what has to be the best spot on the island for wildlife experiences and views. Where else can you possibly see bald eagles, whales, ravens, deer, foxes, and raccoons all in the same place? It truly is a little piece of heaven and I plan on returning next year. As far as amenities, the house had everything you could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable. The property was clean and well-maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

2 Aug 2024

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

Magical view of lime kiln lighthouse

Photos don’t do this place justice. The view of lime kiln lighthouse is truly stunning. The tranquility and wildness of the location is amazing. Waking up and coming home to an array of wild deer, raccoons and foxes is like a Disney paradise. Would highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

31 July 2024

Well, the view.

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

15 July 2024

San Juan Island Cottage

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: A cozy cottage retreat at the end of a forested road, overlooks Puget sound on the island’s west side. Located just north of lime kiln state park, the cottage has a beautiful view of the sound and the location is a good place to spot wildlife. There were a couple of foxes and deer that frequented the property. The cottage is a guest house on a mutiacre property. The main house is several away. The cottage has a kitchen which is supplied with dishes, cutlery, glasses for 2 or 3 people. There are two bedrooms with queen beds. It is a lovely, clean, modern place and perfect for a couple's or small family’s get a way

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

1 July 2024

Incredible View

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

23 June 2024

Fantastic Place!

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 VRBO was amazing. Fantastic views, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The space was clean and had everything we needed. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Char C.

7 June 2024

Best vacation rental ever

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: I loved this place so relaxing. When I drove in the first time and was unloading my stuff from my car I saw the first of a few deer and a raccoon! The deck and view outside and surround the guest house is out of this world. You can see Lime Kiln Lighthouse from the deck and front year. So peaceful no traffic. I loved that even though I finally found the two or three sites that monitor when Orca's or humpback whales were going by you could here people yelling from Lime Kiln when they were spotted and it was less than a 7 minute drive down to the lighthouse state park. The inside has everything that you would need. The location is about a 3 minute drive into the woods from the road and 20-25 minutes everywhere else on the island (north to Roche Harbor or the English camp, Friday Harbor downtown, American camp and South beach, and like I said so very close to Lime Kiln State Park). I saw in the reviews that people were returning year after year and I will definitely be one). The food was great on the island and King's Market had great groceries plus food you can warm up from the Deli and Bakery. Yes there was rain while I was there but it was part of the experience.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

28 May 2024

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

Perfect and Serene

This is one of the best rentals we have ever stayed in. It is down a back road so very quiet and we were totally immersed in nature and animals. We saw the orca pods twice from the balcony. The lighthouse is in full view and lit up at night. The large ships passing by are very entertaining. You can see the Olympics and Vancouver Island. Many deer, foxes and a cute raccoon pass through the property daily. The house had everything we needed and the furniture & beds were very comfortable. Tidy, well decorated, clean & just the perfect size for us. We absolutely loved our stay. 5 stars all the way.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

28 May 2024

West side pleasure

10/10 Excellent

N V.

4 May 2024

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

Beautiful view.

Beautiful views. Very quiet area. Abundant wildlife, deer, fox, racoon, eagles. Loved the winding drive in.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

jack k.

1 May 2024

Beautiful Grounds

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

1 May 2024

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

Great time

It was a great time and the view was cool.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

2 Feb 2024

Quite weekend

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: I was working on the island and wanted a peaceful place to relax and watch football on Sunday. Really nice place, I slept for hours in the quiet. Good kitchen for making meals and one of the best views on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

13 Dec 2023

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

A perfect stay in Paradise

This property is a little slice of heaven! The views of the lighthouse, Olympic Range, myriad of shorebirds, the ever-changing water and the passing ships was all the entertainment we needed. We even saw a pod of orcas through our binoculars. The cabin is cozy, warm, beautifully appointed, the beds are super comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. Best sleep ever for both of us. The resident deer greeted us every morning, and we caught a glimpse of the red fox as he trotted by. Our host was friendly and helpful, but totally unobtrusive. The property management company responded immediately to our Internet issue and came right out to fix it that night. Complete peace and quiet, overwhelming beauty, and exquisite comfort. What more could we ask for?

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

6 Oct 2023

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

Whale Watch Point

Simply amazing long weekend. Perfect location for a quiet, beautiful getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

26 Sept 2023

Perfect place for orca viewing

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 have stayed at Whale Watch Point in 2022 and 2023. It’s a lovely location, perfect for viewing orcas when they are in Haro Strait. Last year I couldn’t sleep well, got up in the wee hours and heard the blows right off the deck. It was pitch black so it was only the loud blows of what seemed more than 15 whales. It was a peak moment in my life. They must have found fish since they stayed more than 20 min. I recorded it and still listen to it frequently. The guest house is immaculate, comfortable and very private. Perfect place to read, study and watch wildlife. I strongly recommend it.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jim V.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Kind of disappointing

So so many fruit flies! An iron, but no ironing board No Kleenex?! No forewarning that parking was 80 yards away Tub drain needs work Bedrooms should both have nightstands No wine glasses!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Cathy M., Chapel Hill, NC

21 Aug 2023

A Magical Storybook Experience

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 loved our stay at Whale Watch Point. The cottage is on a cliff overlooking the Lime Kiln Lighthouse. The private setting is in a green moss covered forest and the wild animals graze right next to you. It is a short drive to Friday Harbor for the shops while being secluded enough to avoid crowds. We were very sad to leave this magical little place. Would definitely recommend it for folks who like peaceful natural settings.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne K., Bermuda Dunes, CA

6 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful and serene

Wow, what a beautiful retreat! The deck and view were amazing, could see Lime Kiln lighthouse and full ocean view. Had everything we needed comfort wise, we did stock up with cooler and food for our 3 days before getting on the ferry since we’ve done several trips to more “remote” spots and weren’t sure what to expect on SJI. Actually, we could’ve just shopped at Friday Harbor grocery store, but with the ferry delay it worked out best for us. We arrived later than expected at 8 pm, but given the light of the summer evenings, it was like sunset time. Our mouths were already agape with the beauty of the island during the drive, we were even more blown away when we pulled into the driveway to be met with 4 deer, a fox, and a raccoon on his hind legs, all in the front yard, heads turned toward us just frozen for a minute. We felt like we had just entered a magical forest island, which…we had. Great location, did some forest to view hikes each day, on the south, central and west side of the island for the most part, returning to our own paradise spot by late afternoon. No whales spotted, but we got our fill of nature’s beauty for sure. Had everything we needed in kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and being able to do laundry before heading to our second leg in Olympic NP cut down on our packing. Brief encounters with the owners, they were very kind. Really good, clear instructions posted inside the property. We will definitely be back, but will make ferry reservations early!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

25 July 2023

Wonderful 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: The home was wonderful and the views are spectacular. We didn’t see any whales, but we saw deer, foxes, raccoons, eagles, and many other birds. Make sure to check out the bench just past the main house for incredible sunset views!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Deirdre B.

7 July 2023

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

Amazing Views and Whales to Watch

The views from this property are absolutely lovely--as is the property itself. The house could use a few improvements. There is no gas or barbecue grill. Even though there were three in our party, there are only two chairs on the deck and further out on the property. There are no cushions for any outdoor seating, so it's not very comfortable. The sofa is a bit old and really sinks down, so you can't even see out the windows unless you sit at the dining table. The owner feeds the wild animals out of her hand and the use of a leaf blower at 9:00 a.m. when check out was at 10 really was not appreciated. We were packing up and would have enjoy a last few minutes of tranquility.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023