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Short walk to a Beach! Near Town! (TPR)

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, Turn Island State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Short walk to a Beach! Near Town! (TPR)

A beautiful 3-bedroom home tucked in the woods, long walking distance to Downtown Friday Harbor! Short walk to the Beach! Enjoy the best of both worlds in this secluded, forest-surrounded home, while also being just outside of Downtown! (Turn Point Retreat).
This house is ideal for your family adventure to San Juan Island! This lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is spaciously surrounded by fresh evergreen trees with much filtered light throughout the house.
Offering a bathroom on both levels of the home, plus 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 downstairs (plus an office with a futon), this house is spacious enough for two families.

Enjoy preparing your meals in the spacious kitchen and unwinding with family around the dining table. Catch a peek-a-boo view of the sunrise off the front porch while sipping your morning coffee among the local wildlife and ample deck furniture.

Less than half a mile away is Turn Point Beach, a perfect spot for beach combing, tidepool exploring, and the occasional orca whale spotting.

Downtown Friday Harbor is only 2 miles away, making this home a convenient spot for those desiring the seclusion of a PNW forest and the close proximity to town!

The easy access to downtown Friday Harbor will be a breeze for dining, shopping, catching a tour or shuttle, or just swinging by the grocery store. Cyclists will find the Turn Point Road loop a scenic 4-mile (roundtrip) bike ride (bicycles not provided on-site).

Other nearby attractions include Jackson Beach, LaFarge Open Space, San Juan County Fairgrounds, the Saturday Farmer's Market at Brickworks, the Port of Friday Harbor Marina, and the delicious restaurants of Friday Harbor.

***Firepit only usable if San Juan County is not currently in a county enforced burn ban; burn ban is typically in place during summer months/ dry season. Please check burn ban status prior to arrival. Firewood not provided.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

The owners visit occasionally next door but provide privacy to guests.

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

This is a Non-Smoking property.

The internet / Wi-fi at this home should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing. Internet Speed Test Results… Upload Speed: 42.44 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 9.68 Mbps -- Ping: 58.6
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro). It is important to note that occasional internet disruptions are common on San Juan Island due to our remote location.

vr permit # 2000prov005
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Turn Island State Park. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes on foot from Turn Island State Park and a 4-minute drive from Lafarge Open Space
As a guest of Short walk to a Beach! Near Town! (TPR), you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1597-230554

Short walk to a Beach! Near Town! (TPR) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Amazing house & location

Charming house - spacious, great amenities and fantastic location. Just outside of town to enjoy the peace and quiet of the harbor yet minutes away from the Main Street. Really lovely all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joeli F.

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

Loved it!

Had a great stay while in town for the San Juan half marathon with friends! The place was comfortable and peaceful and very close to town. Would absolutely return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Amazing Stay

Great location,, spacious, clean excellent supply of family board games! Memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Lovely forest hideaway

Lovely forest hideaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Youri B.

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

great gateway

wanted to spend the weekend with my daughter who lives on the island. Brought my family. The kitchen is perfectly equipped to host. The house is nicely decorated. It feels like a five star hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was spacious and comfortable. It was clean and well-maintained. We enjoyed the added convenience of being able to checkin several hours early. Once the house was ready, we received a text letting us know. This was really helpful since family arrived earlier than expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Quiet Sanctuary

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: We loved this quiet, beautiful space! Grateful for all the amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Fam orca trip

Place was in great condition and perfect for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

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

Lovely house close to Friday Harbor

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely house. The location is quiet and serene (including several deer sightings) yet just a quick drive from the charming town of Friday Harbor. The amenities were great and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing home!

We loved this house and location. It was beautifully appointed and lots of room outside for kid play. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Perfection!

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: We were able to gather all three of my children, their spouses and my 88 year old mother in this beautiful home. The home was beautifully stocked, cleaned and comfortable. We all had an amazing experience!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Island Wedding Fun

Our three generation family loved this home! The playhouse outback was a hit with our grandchildren. The close proximity to Friday Harbor made trips to town easy and we walked to turn Point Country Park and spotted an eagle! A fabulous place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Magical Retreat

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: We were on the island visiting family and we’re so grateful for this amazing property to come “home” to at the end of the day. There was great outdoor space to play and relax, a full kitchen to use for meals, and a whimsical and peaceful environment.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Great House to stay in and Relax

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: We absolutely enjoyed our time at the Turn Point Retreat House. It is spacious and well designed. We relaxed on the back porch and the side porch when we were there. We were close to Friday Harbor so we could run into town easily.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Idylic family Vacation

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: Family from 4 different States had a lovely vacation here!Turn Point Retreat was perfect for our group. We went sailing /whale watching with allaboardsailing, kayaking with odyssea adventures, whale watching with San Juan Safaris, we all saw beautiful Orcas! The house and amenities were so comfortable for us! Thank you for opening your home to us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M Therese F.

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

Great house for gathering

We had a wonderful stay. House was great. Beds comfortable. Kitchen and gathering spaces excellent. Sufficient space in bedrooms to add an air mattress for one group — sister and brother who do not share a bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyra O.

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

Great Escape in the Woods

Comfortable for our group of seven adults. Beds and bedding were amazing. Back deck space was awesome and the hammock was a nice perk. Easy walk to the beach. Overall great location for island outings and access to Friday Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous high end quality property.

Dream home. Ideally location. Good quality. Incredible home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kapil K.

Super clean house and convenient location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed staying here over the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark l.

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

Great House, Great Location

Property exactly as described. Well appointed, super forest-like setting. About a five minute drive from Friday Harbor. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Beautiful Getaway

What a wonderful home! It was perfect for our family, and we enjoyed every minute we were there! We arrived after dark, and the home was well-lit and inviting. The beds were comfortable, and we were able to prepare several meals in the well-stocked kitchen. We loved sitting outside at the picnic table. If we return to Friday Harbor, we will book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Myriam B.

Very pleasant stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a convenient location. Very close to Friday Harbor in a wooded area. Also very close to the water for easy walks after dinner. The house was very clean and welcoming and well equipped. Excellente option, thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Starla C.

Family Getaway

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: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Friday Harbor. This rental is a perfect place for a family vacation. Wonderful location, a beautiful home, and the children absolutely loved the little playhouse out back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Turn Point review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice bright clean place. However no view of water. Relaxing cabin in woods. Would have liked coffee filters and body soap available in house. Master bedroom duvet had stain but otherwise house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jeff H.

Beware False Advertising

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Disappointed with our experience at this place. Technically you can put 8 people in this place; we had 6 people and it still felt very cramped. Anyone calling this "master craftsmanship" doesnt know the meaning; more like cabin craftsmanship. The stove is broken. There is another house essentially in the front yard and their garage is in your back yard, which makes the site feel small and intrusive. There is no view except trees and fence that attempts to screen you from the neighbor. Not like we could spend much time in the yard anyway, the septic system is failing and the place stunk like a sewer. The property manager sent several texts and emails but answered none. To be fair, the bedrooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable. The common spaces were cramped. The Turn Point Park is about a 10 minute walk, but its tiny; kind of a kayak launch but not much else. You can see lots of people enjoying their waterfront properties from there, which will give you something to think about while youre slapping bugs in the woods smelling the sewer. For what you get, the price is absurd. I would not recommend this place to a friend.