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A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden

Cottage in Friday Harbor with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden

Come enjoy a relaxing retreat set in a beautiful garden conveniently located halfway between Friday Harbor and Roche Harbor.
Foxglove cottage is a charming cottage surrounded by a lovely garden situated on 20 acres of majestic fir and cedar forest.There is a small swimming pond with a dock and my artists studio ..The house is completely remodeled and almost brand new. There are slate floors in the kitchen, dining room and entry way and bamboo floors thru out the rest of the house. The original structure was built with beach logs and field stones and lots of creativity . This is truly a craftsman's creation.
The master bedroom is large and spacious . The guest bedroom feels like a tree house. The upstairs bathroom has slate floors, a stone sink , tile shower and small Jacuzzi tub. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and flat screen HDTV. The guest bedroom also has a queen size bed. Both bedrooms have lots of windows viewing the surrounding garden.
The living room has a double door onto a small patio overlooking the pond. There is a large flat screen T.V. and DVD player. The house has access to Dish television.
The kitchen is completely equipped for you to do your own meals . There is a large window seat for lounging . Right outside the kitchen is a patio with table and chairs for outside dining.
The owners live on the property and will be available for any questions you may have. Interaction can be as much or as little as you like. Fresh fruit and veggies will often be available from the garden. Just ask me what might be ripe for the picking. The property is deer fenced so we ask our guests to please remember to close the gates. It is truly amazing how much one deer can eat in an evening stroll thru the garden.
We have a young cream retriever who may wander down for a visit. We try to keep her away from the guests but she is very friendly and loves people above all things. She tends to bark a bit on your arrival which is a greeting of hooray finally someone has come to see me. We are working on this. If you have an issue with dogs please let me know.
There are many wonderful and exciting places to visit on San Juan Island. There are numerous beaches and parks close by. You can hike , bike, swim, whale watch, kayak, or just relax. It is truly a vacationers paradise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area. Mt. Grant Preserve and San Juan Island National Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • San Juan County Park - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 21 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Duck Soup - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming And Artistic Cottage Set In a Beautiful Garden located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Mt. Grant Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of San Juan Historical Society and Museum and Whale Museum. San Juan Island National Historic Park and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rich B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very artsy and in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay at Foxglove Cottage. Becky was such a welcoming host and the roomy, comfortable cottage is decorated beautifully with her paintings. The setting is idyllic with a lovely garden and pond surrounded by tall fir and cedar trees, but, at the same time, easily accessible to town and Roche Harbor. We hope to return soon and highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet place hardens are beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria W.

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

Heaven

We had a great time. The house and the grounds are a dream and the photos don't give justice to the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and comfortable home. The garden is spectacular and the home is fully equipped and very comfortable. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Great island getaway

Close to everything, includes all the amenities you need, lovely yard, great hosts. Can’t wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Pure Magic

The Foxglove Cottage is delightful. Beautiful setting, cozy and whimsical. Morning walks in the gardens and snug evenings around the fireplace in the quaint living room. The kitchen is well appointed and beds comfortable. Delightful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate G., Bainbridge Island

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

Magical cottage in gorgeous gardens

We LOVED our stay at this beautiful cottage. Relaxing, peaceful retreat in luxurious surroundings. Perfect for an escape from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Beautiful Cottage & Garden

The place was beautiful, and clean. Would absolutely stay again. I want to come back when I have more time to really enjoy the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Char B.

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

Very Comfortable

We totally enjoyed the relaxed, cozy vibe of this cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at Becky's cottage was so enjoyable. It's beautiful here and quiet. Her gardens are spectacular. The cottage decor is unique (filled with her beautiful artwork), spacious and charming. Its about ten minutes to town so you need a car. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan H.

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

Beautiful quiet property

Absolute beautiful property with a natural pond to swim in. The Cottage you stay in below the main house is cute and has some custom craftsmanship charm. You might also be greeted by Lulu the dog a friendly girl. Doesn’t take long to get anywhere on the island. The cell reception is dodgy and Wi-Fi. But if you are looking for a quiet stay this is quite nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Lovely stay

The cottage was so peaceful and charming. It is about 15 minutes away from Friday Harbor and you do need to print directions as you won’t have cell service once you leave the harbor area. When we pulled up it felt like we were in a different world . We had rain our first day but it was so nice and cozy in the cottage. We did puzzles and watched DVDs. Kitchen was well stocked to make breakfast and dinner. The coffee was delicious! Extremely limited wifi - would not count on either wifi or cell service while you are there, but the break from the outside world was wonderful. Beds were super cozy and we spent time reading in the window seat as well. The garden is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

Lovely, Central, San Juan Getaway

Stayed her with my wife and her parents as a delayed birthday celebration for her mother. Typically, when the two of us travel, we worry little about the place we are staying, because we are often on the go exploring and enjoying a new place. However, with the family in tow, we knew that we would be looking at a slower and likely more homey-style vacation. This place turned out to be the perfect choice. The property is secluded, but still central (about a 15-minute drive) to any part of San Juan Island. The grounds are a stunning mix of open space and an impressive flower, fruit, and vegetable garden. The home was clean, comfortable, spacious, and more than met all of our needs as we lounged, explored, cooked, and caught up over the week we spent here. I strongly recommend this place for anyone looking to "have it all" when traveling to the Islands.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bambi G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Foxglove cottage

This is a lovely venue situated in the middle of the island, therefore a vehicle is needed. It is larger than what "cottage" might imply. It has a full kitchen and dining area, separate TV room, washer & dryer, a full bathroom on main floor, two bedrooms with full bathroom upstairs. There is no air conditioning, only fans, so it can get quite warm upstairs, but the evenings and early mornings were quite comfortable. The property is spectacularly lovely nestled in a truly huge English garden setting with a pond, fruit trees, abundance of flowers and vegetables all around. Our host Becky was very pleasant, full of island knowledge, though we were mostly interested in her garden. Lulu, Becky's dog, is quite friendly but also knows her place. We did not meet Becky's husband, as he was doing some volunteer work elsewhere. We had a wonderful experience and would recommend it to anyone wanting to be out of downtown and able to access the island in all directions easily by vehicle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ruth m.

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

Enchantment

The Artist's Cottage and setting are enchanting and delightful. Becky greeted us and shared some of their history and love of this land and their development of it. Becky's art and artistic touch is throughout the cottage and the gardens as are her husband's workmanship. It was so enchanting we found ourselves wondering if we would be able to leave. My friends favorite spot was the window seat looking out onto the gardens and pond. The beds were heavenly. We did manage to pull ourselves away from the enchantment each day and in our 3 days explored San Juan Island and much of what it has to offer. It was nice to be away from all the activity and easy access and drives to Friday Harbor and highlights on the island. We enjoyed excellent food, incredible nature and scenery - loved scenic byway loop - highlights for us on our explorations were the Cattlepoint lighthouse, Lime-Kiln park, the lavendar and alpaca farms, Roche Harbor, and whale watching - saw 5 pods - 22 Orca whales - amazing! Each night happy and tired, we were grateful to return to our enchanted cottage. We highly recommend The Artist's Cottage. Becky and her dog, Lulu, were very friendly and welcoming as well as respected our privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really a beautiful garden setting in which the commitment and love of the host family to the land really permeates. The host was very quietly available and generous. And the property is very close to everything. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique and beautiful space. Every room was a WOW! It was especially nice for adults. Becky was a lovely and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably one of the most unique and lovely rentals we've ever stayed in. The house was just stunning but also cozy with lots of nice spaces to be together inside and out. The grounds are amazing including gardens and an orchard. The owner put a bunch of freshly picked apples in our fridge, and they were delicious. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large, comfortable, private cottage with lovely decor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Save this property to your favorites if you’re not yet ready to book. Beautiful cottage, comfortable and quiet. Wish our stay was longer. Would return again for sure. Excellent communication from owner. Thank you, Becky!
Sitting area off the dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra H.

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

Tranquil

Beautiful gardens and surroundings, spacious home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and spacious bedrooms. Grounds had extensive gardens with an eclectic assortment of ornamental and native herbs & trees. Pond was lovely and setting was very peaceful except for loud bullfrogs croaking most of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura m.

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

Beautiful place and great location

We stayed here with another couple and loved the house and surrounding property is beautiful. 10 mins from Friday harbor and Roche harbor. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host that did not intrude on privacy. Beautiful yard and cottage. My children thought it was where all the fairies lived!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Becky Kilpatrick

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