Charming, felt like home

Guest: Michelle (Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

The condo was like the inside of a pottery barn magazine layout. So very warm and inviting! Right in down town Friday Harbor so every thing was within walking distance. The beds were comfortable and inviting. I would recommend this condo to anyone wanting to stay in Friday Harbor.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Wonderful time!

Guest: Kathy (Fayetteville, AR)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

My relatives and I had a wonderful time--we had everything we needed and then some. It was our first time on San Juan Island and the location was perfect. We had a car and the parking place made it easy to unload our bags. I plan to return and continue Orca watching!

Owner response:You can't come to San Juan Island without doing some whale watching! If you don't want to pay for a boat ride, just take a picnic out to Lime Kiln State Park (locals call it "Whale Watch Park"), find yourself a picnic table, and wait. In season (April to October), you have a good chance of spotting whales. Another good idea is to call the Whale Museum before you find a spot for watching, as the museum often knows where whales have recently been seen.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Perfect property and location

Guest: Erika (United States)
Date of Stay: 06/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

We had a great stay here. The two full bedrooms were perfect for the adults and the children loved the room with the bunk beds and their own sink. I think this apartment is the only residential property in the building, so I didn't have to worry about "shushing" the kids in an apartment. The location was perfect for us, right in the center of Friday Harbor, within close walking distance of restaurants, shops, grocery stores and whale watching tours. The apartment itself was extremely clean, bright, charming, comfortable (soft sheets, plenty of blankets, fans), and had all the cooking/eating equipment needed to eat at home. Plenty of clean towels.There was a pack-and-play and a booster seat for those with younger children. We only stayed a few days but could have been comfortable for much longer. Directions/communications with the owner were helpful and timely. She provided good directions and recommendations for tours and restaurants. I would recommend this place to ANYONE. Thanks Milene!

Owner response:Thank you, Erika. Yes, kids love the bunk beds - always a big hit! And you're right: this is the only residence in the building. In fact, there are no other residences or restaurants or bars nearby, so you don't have to worry about either making too much noise or being bothered by others' noise. I'm really glad you had a good time, and we hope to see you again.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Excellent base for biking the San Juans!

Guest: Hannah (Portland)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

We had a great stay at the condo over Memorial Day weekend. You can't beat the location ... just steps from the ferry dock. (This made it super convenient since we left our car in Anacortes and biked on.) The condo is a nicely redone space in an older building just above the shops on the main street. It was fun to hop out the door and walk two steps to the best breakfast place in town! Very clean and comfortable, and overall a fantastic base for exploring the island.

Owner response:Thanks, Hannah - glad you had a great time! I see you discovered the Rocky Bay Cafe, which is as good for lunch as it is for breakfast. The condo truly is in a great location for just walking on to the ferry. But for anybody coming with a car, we also have a parking space, off street and right behind the building.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Wonderful Apartment, Beautiful Island! :)

Guest: Marie (Portland)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/06/11

This was our first time to the Island and we had such a lovely time. The furnishings were perfect and the kitchen was well stocked. We will definitely be coming back to stay here the next time we make a trip up. Thank you! :)

Owner response:Thank you for that nice comment, Marie. We do try to keep everything one might need in the kitchen: cookware, bakeware, mixing bowls, dishes, silverware & utensils, glasses, tableclothes, placemats and more. The place is designed to be a "home away from home" for people when they travel.

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Girls Week Vacation

Guest: Kathy G1 (Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

My two friends and I had a wonderful trip to Friday Harbor and the Uptown Condo fit us perfectly. We loved the fact that we could find anything we needed--groceries, bank, ferry, art galleries, restaurants, Whale Museum, massage--within 1 1/2 - 2 blocks. The parking space behind the condo was great for our rental car. We each got our own bedroom and were so comfortable in the living room people-watching out the windows. We saved money on restaurant eating because we had a full kitchen and plenty of space at the big dining room table. All of us agreed that we loved staying at the condo and would stay again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Great fall visit

Guest: Jean (East Tennessee USA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

We had a great visit to Friday Harbor and the Uptown Condo ending October 18. The weather was wonderful as was the condo. Great Location right in the middle of town. We will definitely reccommend it to our friends. Kudos from Tennessee.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

AWESOME

Guest: Karen (Tacoma, Wa)
Date of Stay: 08/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

We had a wonderful time at the Uptown Condo. We couldn't of asked for a nicer place to stay. The furnishings were beautiful and the owners were very nice. The location was great. Walk out your front door and you are in the middle of downtown. Close to everything. We are all ready planning our next visit when we can stay longer. Would strongly recommend.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Jennifer

Guest: Romo (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

The Uptown Condo is centrally located in downtown Friday Harbor so it works well for guests without a car. Close to good restaurants, shopping, ICE CREAM, and the marina. The condo is clean and well kept with all the cooking tools (pots, pans, etc.) that a serious cook needs. The owners were helpful and responsive to our questions about activities in the area. We kayaked with San Juan Outfitters and had a wonderful time and enjoyed happy hour at "The Place" down on the water.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Great place to stay

Guest: wildcougars (Kent)
Date of Stay: 09/10/09 Review Submitted: 09/16/09

What a great place to stay. The condo is within walking distance of the ferry and the front door opens right on the main street though noise was never a problem. The condo itself was clean with all the basic supplies. I would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.