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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Wescott Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Friday Harbor

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Friday Harbor vacation home, you'll find Wescott Bay and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Roche Harbor Marina and Posey Island State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wescott Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • English Camp - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island

Heron House on Westcott Bay – Waterfront living near Roche Harbor

Welcome to picturesque Westcott Bay, a quiet retreat, 5 minutes walk from Roche Harbor Resort, shopping and all marina facilities. Heron House is a dog friendly vacation rental newly constructed in October of 2017…3 minutes walk to Roche Harbor’s dog park. Fly in, boat in, or drive in, you’re never more than 5 minutes walk to the Heron House.

What to do on Westcott Bay? Well, you could walk 50 feet out your back door to the beach, or stroll, on all but the highest tides, to Picnic Island. Use the two fishing kayaks to paddle around the bay, troll a line, or set a crab trap. On the weekend, paddle over to the Westcott Bay Shellfish farm for their famous barbequed oysters. Maybe you’d like to hike the nationally recognized trails … all without having to get in your car! If it’s a stroll you have in mind, walk the 3 mile loop past the sculpture gardens (off leash for dogs), through Roche Harbor Resort itself, stopping briefly at Westcott Bay Cider for a tasting, catch a rare Pokémon at the lighthouse mailbox opposite the old quarry 9 swimming hole, and … you’re back home.

If drive you must, head over to Lime Kiln Point for some orca watching, tide pooling, or having a picnic lunch. You could drive 9 miles into the big city of Friday Harbor for all the amenities of a small town.

Roche Harbor Resort provides the opportunity to book a whale watching trip, join a kayak tour around the north end of Henry Island, or, if you’re lucky…schedule a wedding 

The Heron House is named for the great blue herons that daily stalk the shallows or perch on Picnic Island. Bring your camera for some close up shots of them or the bald eagles that fish in Westcott Bay.

However you enjoy our home, we’re glad you stopped by.

Cheers,

Dave and Sue and Stella-mae

Property manager

Dave and Sue Ambrose

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or around the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2750 sq ft (255 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only with prior approval

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: High chair available, travel bed for babies/toddle

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 16-0015

Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful island getway
Great location and easy to get around the island. The view is amazing. Three out of the four beds were king size and one of them were full size. It was great having a large and clean space. I would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
January family get away
We enjoyed a very comfortable stay for a week. The bedrooms are spacious and the bathrooms well appointed. The kitchen counters are higher than standard, so tall people rejoice, but petite people may struggle to reach the upper cupboards. We loved touring the nearby sculpture garden as well as the historic sites and state and local parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dec 2024 stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Heron House after Christmas! Blessed with good weather, so we were able to explore many areas of the island. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtfully Appointed
Spacious, with a great view, close to amenities. We really enjoyed being cozy and watching the storm on the bay and taking shot walk when there was a sun break. Would definitely bring family again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very responsive
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Owner was very responsive to my random inquiries which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed
We had a wonderful time clamming, paddling, and exploring. The point served as an island for the kids' to adventure to at high tide. It was everything we needed! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island getaway
Beautiful home, well appointed, amazing location with killer views! All bedrooms & baths were nicely decorated & home absolutely clean! The only comment I have would be to purchase new bed pillows. The ones there were flat & the duvet pillows lumpy. Overall a spectacular property! . lump
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
The Roche Harbor Waterfront Home was everything and more. With the large space and beautiful views from every room, we couldn't ask for a better place for an early fall vacation. The recreational equipment that was provided by the owners had our kids playing for hours and the short walk to Roche Harbor meant many walks for a bowl of ice cream. Great that we could enjoy all of this with our dog as well. This was our second visit to the home, and definitely won't be our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Seattle, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
As good as advertised
Property and amenities were all top notch. Owner was prompt with communications. We enjoyed quiet days viewing Westcott Bay and its wildlife, and taking drives and short hikes near Roche Harbor and all over the island. We are a group of five active seniors. The large "great room" provided space for a variety of activities and shared meals. Four bedrooms with three baths gave lots of private space as well. We didn't use the kayaks and bicycles, but those are nice options to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, great location
This house is perfect for families. It is spacious, well kept and the kayaks, bikes and ping pong were great amenities. The location is perfect - walking distance to Roche, which made it easy for us to do things separately as well as together without getting in the car. The car charger, albeit slow, was a great surprise. I never needed to use gas on the island in my hybrid. All in all a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay
Property was clean, perfect place for a family with a dog. We used all the amenities, highly recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property! Visit Often!
Overall, beautiful home! Nice to have the water toys. All the kids, big and small, were on the water connecting (they live in different areas now). The weather was a nice break from the Houston summer! Beautiful views of the mountains and water! The whale watching was fantastic! The Roche Are was so cute. Coffee, boats galore, and several eateries. Friday Harbor had nice shopping, The Whale Museum, and also nice coffee places. Next time…we are going to take the sail plane ✈️.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd visit to this great house
Love staying in this house. Spacious home with beautiful views. Lots to do within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing trip and even better home!
We were staying on the island for a wedding at Roche Harbor and this house was amazing. Large and clean and walkable to the small town, water and venue. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot, overall nice home
We enjoyed our stay here, it's a nice spot out of the hustle and bustle and tourist traffic around Friday Harbor. We saw quail, deer and birds nearby and a baby otter we had to rescue from the middle of the road. The house had everything we needed and was a good layout with nice views from the decks. It's a short walk over to Roche Harbor, though note coming back is a lot of steep uphill. Only a few negatives I would say. The house was quite loud, the hard floors and acoustics meant you heard every toilet flush and door all over the house. No big deal but something to be aware of if you have night owls and others who go to bed early. The bikes mentioned in the listing were also not present, though I think the hill to Roche Harbor would have been too steep to ride up anyway. Lastly the shower floor upstairs was quite slippery especially when soapy and I almost fell a few times. Be careful! A non-slip mat or coating there would probably be a good idea. Otherwise we loved the house and didn't want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family vacation
This home had everything we needed traveling with young kids and a pet. The older kids loved clamming on the beach each morning. The hosts had clam buckets, tons of clam boots and shovels for the experience! We enjoyed kayaking around the bay. Walking or biking distance to Roche Harbor for a sunset and dinner. The home and hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Customer
Love this house so much that we keep coming back when we stay by Roche Harbor. Right on the water with great views of the bay and more privacy than staying on resort. Perfect place to stay with a group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely retreat!
We loved the quiet setting and all the wildlife in the area. A great location walking distance to Roche Harbor The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes. Nice decor. Only suggestion would be to update the bedroom pillows. Thank you! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful trip. Dave and Sue were great hosts. Amazing location. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, home, and location
Great place and location. Very quite and private. Very clean and well kept with lots of amenities. Easily walkable (if you like a few hills) to Roche Harbor with restaurants, coffee, groceries/liquor. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Wonderful location, beautiful view. Lovely large accommodations.. and puppy friendly! A few details could use improvement: Out door bbq grill was rusty and very greasy felt uncomfortable to use. The oven looked not to be cleaned for sometime and felt uncomfortable to use The TV sound/ audio poor ( too loud - too soft) Suggestion- please add grab bars in the shower for elderly Overall a nice experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne and Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Heron House
Such a beautiful location right on the water! So relaxing and quiet. Had a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture & beds, a cozy gas fireplace, and more. Enjoyed watching birds & seals from the back deck and walking on a very private beach (never saw anyone else on it during our stay, even though other houses share it). Even saw the house’s eponymous great blue heron! Would definitely stay here again if we’re ever in the San Juan’s.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just about perfect for our needs.
We were a group of three couples. Each bedroom - an attached bathroom. There are four bedrooms though with a "jack and Jill" or shared bathroom between two of them. We had a couple questions and the host answered in less than 5 minutes. The knee hi boots in the garage - a surprise. Perfect for a rainy day and exploring. Appreciated the washer and dryer as we had been on the road for several days. Kitchen - about everything we needed. Ping pong table in the garage. Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024