House Rental: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 in Friday Harbor

Nice upscale home in a nice, quiet location. The first morning we had 3 deer feeding right under our window. The biggest issue we had was October . . . as we got there the weather turned cold. So did the house. The only heat source for the main living area is the gas fireplace which proved less than adequate. We even lit the oven a couple of times to help get warm.

I'm not sure what is customary, but we found it odd that there was literally nothing in the kitchen in the way of spices. I can't call that a negative because maybe that is normal, but we ended up going back to the store for salt and pepper.

The TV was in a cabinet and the speakers were blocked so we ended up having to turn up the volume to understand what was being said, but then it was blaring to the point of annoyance. Sigh.

All that said, it was a lovely house and the location was great -- just 1.7 miles from the lavender farm (we walked there and back and it was a perfect outing). The kitchen was very nice with modern appliances and well equipped with pots, pans and such. On a warmer week we probably would have been outside more so the TV and heat issues would be moot. If that is the case with your vacation, you will no doubt enjoy your stay. We had a relaxing time and would come back again during warmer weather and we'd bring our own spices. :o)

What a lovely home! We came for a weekend stay and had a great time with our two kids. The house was beautiful, very comfortable, had a huge deck to play on, walking trails to the lake, and tons of space for the family. The customer service was terrific and we plan on coming back to stay again with friends. I loved that the house was located out of town and it really felt like the perfect spot to be. Our toddlers loved looking for deer and we even spotted bald eagles. Thanks again for a great vacation!

Our favorite summer getaway! My husband and I stayed here after running in the Seattle marathon last summer. We brought his parents and god mother with us, it was their first trip to the San Juans. They are still talking about the trip and this house! The house is a beautifully decorated and welcoming home that provided the perfect peaceful getaway for our family. Modern amenities and cozy touches you usually don't find in rental properties. We felt like we were staying at a dear friends house. It has a fabulous deck for enjoying the sunshine and breezes that blow through the trees on the property, we even saw deer while having our morning coffee on the deck! Just a short walk down a sweet little grass path and you're sitting on the dock of a pristine island pond watching frogs leap across lily pads and dragonflies skitter across the water top. The location is just perfect for us, only a 10 minute drive to town but we felt like we were nestled out in the most peaceful countryside. We can't wait to bring our new daughter and young nieces with us this summer! Thank you again for another wonderful stay Angie, we can't wait to come back this summer!