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.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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Friday Harbor, Washington

Lime Kiln Point State Park
‪1 min drive‬
San Juan County Park
‪4 min drive‬
Roche Harbor Marina
‪16 min drive‬
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
‪18 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

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

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 fires 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).

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Property manager

San Juan Property Management

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Water view

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

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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

Lime Kiln Point State Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
San Juan County Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Pelindaba Lavender Farm - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

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
‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬17 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

11 Feb 2025

Beautiful, iconic location perfect for a quiet getaway.

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10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

13 Oct 2024

whale watching trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

21 Oct 2024

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

Peace and quiet

Very remote cabin located on the shore. The cabin is clean and comfortable. Great views of the sunset (unfortunately no whale sightings). Convenient to the parks on the west and south side of the island. The cabin is set up for a long stay but bring your groceries and everything you need to cook-the stores are not close by. Recommended for a peaceful vacation

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

16 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful location

The pace was accurately depicted on VRBO. Access was easy and informative, as well, the property was clean and location was one of the most beautiful I have been to.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Francois S.

11 June 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

This is our second time in this wonderful property, and we cannot wait to plan our next trip! The views, tranquility and location are absolutely amazing, and you are surrounded in nature with easy access to activities that the island offers.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cierra H.

21 May 2023

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

Amazing!

Cannot beat the serenity and scenic quality of this spot! Everything was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

23 June 2023

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

Absolutely Picturesque

Beautiful and relaxing postcard setting. Quiet. Wildlife all around. Just a wonderful week.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Felicia I., EVERETT

30 Apr 2022

Fantastic trip!

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: Beautiful. Amazing location with gorgeous views

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R., Sellersburg, Indiana

1 Feb 2023

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

Fantastic views

Highly recommended. The home is as pictured. The views are just outstanding. The home was spotless and comfortable. We bumped into the property owners and they are great people and have a wonderful place. You'll enjoy it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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

Kathy W.

28 Mar 2019

Beauty Abounds

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10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Seattle, WA

1 Aug 2022

Whale of a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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8/10 Good

Diane K.

24 May 2019

Amazing views and location!

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: So happy that we booked Whale Watch. Although we didn’t get the pleasure of viewing these creatures (wrong time of the year!), we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The ‘cottage’ was well furnished and bed soooo comfortable!Hope to return some day! Thank you!!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Carrie R., Greenwood Village, Colorado

26 Sept 2021

Beautiful tranquil setting

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: Beautiful tucked away getaway. Loved the peaceful surrounding forest and the porch overlooking the water. Great place to watch the sunset. Property had everything we needed. Bed was comfy. We didn’t see any whales from here, but did on our whale watching trip. Easy to get places—hiking on the west coast, dinner in Friday Harbor. We would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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

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

Bruce B.

28 May 2024

West side pleasure

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: Wonderful property with open view to the west including the Lime Kiln Lighthouse. We enjoyed seeing the freighters sailing to and from Vancouver. Cabin was VERY clean and in good shape. I would recommend the bedroom pillows be replaced as they are uncomfortable -- compress to almost nothing and then reinflate -- so we fought with them to get our heads comfortable. Bathroom tap needs some lubricant -- very hard to pull up on the knob and get water flow. And the screen door on the deck has the return cylinder set too strong so you kinda of get whacked going in and out......would suggest reducing the return pressure just a bit. These issues weren't major problems however.

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

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

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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