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Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views

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New gas fireplace!
Outdoor dining
View from the water
The Westcott Bay Oyster Farm is across the Westcott Bay.
Trail to water with kayaks

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Wescott Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE)
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views

Unplug, unwind, and reconnect at this serene waterfront retreat on Westcott Bay—just minutes from the charm of Roche Harbor Resort.

This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom + bonus room home comfortably sleeps 8 and offers a seamless blend of indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. With a spacious king master suite, two queen bedrooms, and a fun bonus room featuring four XL twin beds, it's perfect for families or groups. The open-concept kitchen boasts quartz countertops, a 6-burner range, and all the essentials for entertaining.

Step through the 4-panel nano door onto the expansive deck—ideal for morning coffee, evening wine, and everything in between. Watch eagles soar, seals play, and hummingbirds flit by as you soak in the natural beauty.

Adventure awaits right outside your door:

Paddle Westcott Bay in one of our 3 single kayaks, tandem kayak, canoe, or on a paddleboard

Cycle the quiet island roads on our 4 provided bikes

Roast s'mores around the campfire and stargaze under pristine skies

Walk or paddle to local seafood and fresh oysters

Getting here is part of the magic—fly into Roche Harbor via floatplane, or enjoy a scenic drive and ferry from the mainland.

Fast Starlink Wi-Fi makes remote work and streaming seamless.
Download speeds up to 90 Mbps | Upload up to 16 Mbps

Just a 15–20 minute drive from the Friday Harbor ferry dock, this peaceful retreat puts you close to restaurants, shops, spa services, and the marina—yet feels like a world away.

Vacation Rental Permit: 2006CU015

Property manager

Kristie and Emre Kucur
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs are welcome, sorry no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Rental party shall consist of Traveler & number of guests stated in initial inquiry. Max # of guests included is 6 add $35/night for addition Max 10
Home is privately owned/part of a neighborhood community. Please be respectful of quiet bay community & keep noise to a minimum.
No pets are allowed without prior permission of Owner. See Contract for for full house rules.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2006C4015

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop and Panorama Recreation Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Wescott Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • English Camp - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 17 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Roche Harbor Bayfront Escape: Luxe Retreat with Kayaks, Deck & Wildlife Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wescott Bay and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Roche Harbor Marina and Posey Island State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Tranquil and Restorative

Second time at this property and it certainly lived up to our wonderful memories. Relaxing mornings drinking coffee while the sun comes up over the bay. Fun days exploring island adventures nearby. Delicious food at Westcott Bay Shellfish. And restful and relaxing evenings by the fire in this beautiful home. We’ll certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine J.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair G.

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

Wonderful stay

This wonderful vrbo did not disappoint! We were fortunate to have amazing fall weather in early October for our stay on San Juan Island. The view of the sunrise over the bay was a real treat. The house was impeccable, well stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

San Juan Island getaway

Perfect place to relax, inside and out. Very well equipped for everything you want to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

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

Best spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Amazing Views

Lovely quiet and private property with stunning view, very well appointed, clean and comfortable. Close to amenities in Roche Harbor. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Lovely location

We were a group of women 65+ in age and we loved this beautiful home. Fortunately 2 of our group were spry enough to handle the spiral staircase.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Very comfortable for three generations; 20's through 70's. Absolutely beautiful deck for relaxing and enjoying sunrises and sunsets. We'd definitely choose this place again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

What a gem

We loved this little gem! The view from the deck was stunning. We enjoyed watching for wildlife. We saw cranes, a heron, a seal, deer and a frog. We enjoyed taking the paddle boards and a kayak out. We really had a great time. We’d love to return. The house was well equipped with everything you would need, including boots for the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Great place

Exactly as advertised. Amazing views. Very comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ellen S.

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

A little bit of heaven on earth

This lovely home is comfortable, well furnished, and has a great kitchen set up. We loved watching herons and seals on the water, along with a float plane landing. Quiet mornings and peaceful evenings. We hope to stay here again! Our multi age family enjoyed all there was to offer.We kayakedWeWe kaya
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Lovely home in a quiet area

I wish we had more days here. The place is clean, has a well stocked kitchen, and an amazing view. I wish we had the time to bike and spend time on the water, but we didn't. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Relaxing Getaway near Roche Harbor

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely book this house again if we return to San Juan Island. The house was well-stocked and comfortable. Everyone said their beds were comfortable, and the layout of the house works really well. Downstairs is the primary bedroom and the bunkroom, and there are two bedrooms and another bathroom upstairs. We really enjoyed hanging out on the deck and watching the wildlife - we saw eagles, herons, foxes, and deer. The deck is gated, so we were comfortable letting our dog hang out on the deck, knowing he couldn't escape to chase wildlife. Remember to bring bug spray; we forgot ours and we all had quite a few bug bites. One thing I really appreciate about this house is that there is only one tv in the family room. Our son has ADHD and we have to monitor his electronic usage, so not having tvs in the bedrooms helped with that. The house is in a great location near Roche Harbor Resort. It's a little bit away from the craziness of Friday Harbor, but close enough to a resort that there is plenty to do. You can get day passes to the resort's heated pool, which we did not end up doing, but it's nice to have that as an option. We did visit the dog park and the sculpture garden near the resort, and had dinner one night at one of the resort restaurants. The rest of the time we explored the many outdoor attractions - English Camp, American Camp, Lime Kiln State Park, and more. It was a splendid vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Great location, peaceful bay, beautiful setting

Stayed here three nights for a family gathering with our adult children and small dog. The place was immaculately clean, had a great kitchen, wonderful deck and views. Spiral staircase to the two upstairs bedrooms would be difficult for older people and possibly dangerous for small children but there is a large master bedroom on the main floor. The walk down to the water is also somewhat steep and there isn't a usable beach other than mud at low tide for clamming (boots provided!). We enjoyed kayaking twice but the two-person kayak had a leak, and be aware that it can be a bit of a tussle to get any of the kayaks down over the dock and ladder into the water. Once there though, it's a very peaceful bay and we saw seals, otters, lots of birds, and enjoyed visiting the Westcott Bay shell fish company for a great luncheon. Walkable to Roche Harbor, very cute town, and the HUGE interesting Sculpture Garden. Drove to Lime Point state park and were lucky enough to see Orcas going by! Overall a great location, comfortable clean place for enjoying relaxing view from indoors or on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Wonderful Stay on San Juan Island

The listing looked amazing but the property was even better than I expected! We all had such a great time and loved this home. The view is wonderful and location is relaxing. Went kayaking, walked to Roche Harbor and sculpture garden, played ping pong, enjoyed cooking, grilling, and the fire pit. Also saw so much wildlife right outside the house. Hoping to return sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibis A.

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

Summer Kickoff

Our family of five, including three young boys, had an absolute blast. The house was perfect for us. Very clean, plenty of space for us, and gorgeous views. Easy access down to the water even for our little one (3y). We loved using the kayaks and canoe, going on the water was the boys favorite part! We had no problems finding the property or using the easy entry with the key pad. And there was plenty to do on the island for our entire family to fill each day we were here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Great place

This is a great property. The kayaks and bikes were key! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Heaven

So peaceful! Cabin was beautiful and had all we needed. Our favorite part was walking over to Roche Harbor everyday for a meal. The trails on the way over are magical. Lots of wildlife. The harbor seals while kayaking were so fun and kayaking across the bay to eat oysters was another highlight. I hope we come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena E.

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

Great family getaway

This house was great for our family for the weekend. We loved that everyone had their own room, the kitchen was very well stocked, the whole place was immaculate, and the view was lovely. We used the bikes and rain boots, and had planned on using the kayaks but the weather wasn’t stellar. The proximity to Roche Harbor was excellent and the walking trails were perfect for our dogs. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla G.

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

Mother’s Day getaway

Decided to take the kids for a little weekend fun to celebrate Mother’s Day. All kids are older teen to adults. The weather was gorgeous. The house was very well stocked and I loved the little labels or instructions on things how they worked. Would have loved to stay longer. I will be adding this to my favorites to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

dana k.

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

Gorgeous house and location

Then house was clean and well stocked. We really enjoyed the quiet and view. We also enjoyed the kayaking and pingpong. Hope to come back for another visit. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Relaxing Spring Break

This home and it’s beautiful view were a perfect place to unwind with the family. The kitchen was well stocked, lots of games and books, comfortable beds, and did I mention the view? We will be back in the summer months to really enjoy the water access next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

Spectacular Get-Away

We had an amazing time at the property. It was very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. Checking in was a snap and we felt at home right away. I loved that light switches were labelled and other notes around the house were very helpful. In addition to the home being fantastic, the location is outstanding. We walked to Roche Harbor almost every day for breakfast or lunch. Finally, the hosts were very responsive and gracious answering questions leading up to our stay. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it highly.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Peaceful stay on the water

Great family home that is obviously well loved and cared for— wake up each morning to a different view and great spot to paddle/kayak! Hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Great getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay in this cozy, well equipped space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristie and Emre Kucur

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We are a Seattle based family of 4 who dreamed of having waterfront property in the islands. In 2015 our dream was realized and we spent 18 months renovating, island style. Now it is fully upgraded and ready to share with your family!

Why they chose this property

This property, perched on the hillside, gives you the best of both worlds; peace and tranquility to unplug, enjoy the views and wild life, while being close to the the activities at Roche Harbor, just a 5 minute walk, and Friday Harbor, a 15 minute drive. We love all the island has to offer in kayaking, hiking, beach combing, crabbing, digging for clams, eating fresh seafood, including fresh oysters from just across the bay!

What makes this property unique

We offer 3 sea kayaks (single person) and 1 double, 2 paddle boards, 1 canoe, 4 adult bicycles, 2 kids bikes (6 - 11 yo), 1 kids Burley trailer, 1 kid bike attachment, and 1 razor scooter for your use. Boards, ping pong, games, puzzles, soccer balls

Languages:

English, French

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