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San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127

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Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

Washington Way Chalet is perched over the sea and provides views of passing boats on a regular basis Its amazing views of the water sets the stage for a classic Island vacation - in fact there's so much blue water right out front of the windows that you sometimes feel like you're on a boat! To enhance that sensation, the decor has a distinctive nautical theme! Just imagine the serenity of sitting on the spacious deck sipping your glass of Pinot Noir, looking over blue waters, taking in the wide open views of neighboring islands. The same elemental view is also framed in the vaulted windows of the living room when you come indoors.

Inside, the style is all casual, warmed by rich colors in every room, a blend of European chalet and northwestern cabin that make for a very cozy environment. The chalet has a three level floor plan. From the parking level, you come down two flights of stairs to enter the home on the mid-level. The living/dining areas face the water. The living room has a new TV and a pellet stove for extra warmth. The kitchen is very well provided and guest cooks will love the commercial-style propane range. There's also a little bistro table at one end of the kitchen that is a wonderful spot for morning coffee or a glass of wine before dinner. Two bedrooms (one with queen bed and one with two twin beds) and a full bathroom are located on this main level as well.

The upper loft functions as the master bedroom (with queen bed) because it has a sitting area, desk, and private bath. It's open to the living room so that the water view can be enjoyed through the windows that extend up two stories in the living room. The lower level has been recently updated with new paint and a larger second TV and sofa in this area. In addition, this level of the home offers a third bathroom with shower, laundry room, and an entry onto a lower deck as well.

Washington Way Chalet is only a five minute drive from Friday Harbor and the ferry landing, where you'll find the community theaters, art galleries, lots of restaurants, grocery stores, and fun shopping!

San Juan County VR Permit #99CU038

Please note this home has 13 steps to the entrance.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

Property manager

Northwest Island Escapes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. House
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. Friday Harbor
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views.
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. House
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. Friday Harbor
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. House
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views. Friday Harbor
Cute as Can Be Waterfront Chalet Fabulous Views.
San Juan Island Washington Way Chalet #127
San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127 Friday Harbor
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About the neighborhood

Map
Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Whale Museum - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 27 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whale Museum, San Juan Islands Museum of Art, and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and Lafarge Open Space are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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San Juan Island, Washington Way Chalet #127 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The house and view is even more beautiful than the pictures
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

The waterfront views are breathtaking! Close to Friday Harbor, San Juan Island has great amenities. Watch your step on stairs leading to house, can be slippery at night & early morning. House has everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Make ferry reservations as soon as possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was spectacular and made the stay in this house worth while! There was a mildew smell in washing machine that permeated throughout basement. We didn't use the it for that reason. This was concerning as well as smell of prior tenants that may have cooked crab as we detected that in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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: Overall it was excellent. It would have been better to have known that the central heating system wasn't working and we would have to rely on a heating stove that needed to be fed 25lb bags of wood pellets. Lugging these pellets from the garage down a flight of steps would not work well for some vacationers. First, there needs to be something about this in the marketing of the home and 2nd there needs to be a way to have the fuel more readily available. This is not a small issue when it's cold throughout the day. The property managers handled the situation very well when it was brought to their attention, but a longer terms solution needs to be found found.

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The view is absolutely stunning, whether you are cooped up indoors or outside on the deck. There are 2 levels of deck, lower is covered and upside has a heat lamp. The property inside is well stocked and kitchen is very well equipped. We had no problems cooking simple meals. Pellet stove, bluetooth enabled sound system and comfy couches made the evening all the more enjoyable. Lowest floor common area is great for our toddler as it is mostly child safe. Location wise it is only 8min drive to Friday harbor and at most 20min drive to most scenic point like Lime Kiln lighthouse, Roche harbor etc... The only downside is the central heating unit is very loud when it turns on, so if you are a light sleeper you may find it not so pleasent. The 2 rooms can be very warm and you can only open or shut the vents (no in between). One last nit picky complaint is one of the two twin bed is very squeaky. Overall very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Very nice accomodations...3 bathrooms and laundry was a plus. It could use a kettle to boil water for coffee and tea.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

A tri-level cottage best designed for Mom, Dad and up to 4 kids, or 2 couples. Lots of stairs to all the levels. A bathroom on each floor (3), but the lowest level does not have a bed. We contacted the property management company and they provided us with an air mattress for the lowest level. The second level has 2 bedrooms and a small bathroom off the kitchen. Not so much privacy. The upper level is a private loft, over looking the the living area below and spectacular picture window of the Sound. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking (not food), but pans, dishes, food processor, blender, etc. FYI our toaster went out and was replaced the same day by the property management company. Driveway may be difficult as it is steep and narrow. No easy access to the water, but 2 decks (middle level and lower level) with SPECTACULAR views. Around 2.5 miles from Friday Harbor. YES, I would go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

The house and location was great!! We had 4 adults and two teenage boys and the place was perfect! The teens played video games, watched TV, and had their own deck with great views in the bonus room downstairs. And the adults had a sweeping views with comfortable patio furniture and one propane heater for use on the main floor. We saw lots of marine life and eagles daily, cooked our own meals, and took daily excursions exploring the island. The house served the 6 of us perfectly!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Surprising how nice the view and accommodations were.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Just the right amount of room/space for us three girlfriends. We absolutely LOVED the view and the quiet. It was so easy to get everywhere on the island, and we enjoyed several restaurants in Friday Harbor. We loved all having our own bathrooms, even though we never could get the shower to work in the main floor bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped, though a bit disorganized. But overall, we would most certainly consider reserving this property for another girlfriend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

This property has a beautiful view north to Orcas and Shaw islands, and it was very close to Friday Harbor and the ferries. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

The house was in great condition. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are very clean. The water pressure is a little low as others have mentioned, but it's not a problem as long as you don't have two people shower at the same time. We saw harbor seals and orcas from the deck of the house. Amazing! We will definitely stay here again if we return to San Juan Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

4/10

Kitchen appliances (dishwasher was broken, stove was very worn), tablewear was dated and a number of pieces were either broken or close to it. Outdoor furnishings were dated, dirty and very uncomfortable. Linens were clean, pillows were pancakes. Views from property were great, however, overall we were disappointed with this property. Not at all worth the cost per night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10

Just a few minutes from town, this property is a wonderful island getaway with some if the best views on San Juan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10

We planned a week away over a month in advance, rained everyday which stifled our plans, however the property was nice and was as listed. Definitely would go back earlier in year and after Covid. Did not have contact with property manager, no needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Relaxing spot with wonderful views. We had a lovely getaway. G2 enjoyed having a floor to themselves to hang out on away from the rest of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10

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: Great experience. Beaitiful home in a great location with amazing balconies. Plenty of space and very equipped in kitchen. Easy access to town. Property management was very quick to come when needed.

8/10

Great location! Stunning views! Needs some TLC & updated kitchen housewares. But would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience a beautiful part of this planet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this roomy, peaceful getaway. Since our Hawaii trip was cancelled due Covid-19, this chalet was perfect for our family. While the amenities were challenging (ie. low to nill water pressure, poor quality kitchenware & useless oven) the gorgeous views from 3 levels made staying here worth it! Seals & bald eagles 50yds from us! Last day a whale! Prime location! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10

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 was the perfect vacation rental for what we were looking for. There are two levels of decks and a path down to the water's edge. The house was clean and well taken care of.

10/10

We had a wonderful visit to the San Juan Islands and this property was everything we had hoped; well appointed and decorated with whimsey. This is a lovely ocean-front property set on a private lot. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent stay! Quiet and secluded, yet close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

The house was so nice, especially the deck. The house was exactly as advertised. The views were breathtaking! Deer were out when we arrived. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019