Location: Decatur Island, San Juan Islands, Northwest & Islands, Washington State, USA (20 Minute Boat Ride from Anacortes)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Keywords: Waterfront Home with Dock
Idyllic waterfront paradise, comfortable and accommodating. 20 minutes by water taxi from Skyline marina in Anacortes, yet in the heart of the San Juan's. Flights from Seattle/Anacortes also available.
PLEASE NOTE: Decatur Island is not serviced by the State Ferry. Take a short 20 minute water taxi ride (links below) right to our dock and avoid waiting in long ferry lines. There is very little commerce on the island. This is a natural and unspoiled retreat.
Prime crabbing, clamming, and fishing on the 600' walkout pebble and sand beach. Incredible birdwatching from the front porch. Minutes to whale watching and salmon fishing. Dock and mooring buoy for your boat. Kayaks, rowboat, bikes and use of golf cart included. Local weekend farmer's market. Morning to evening sunshine, bonfire pit on the shore, beautiful nature preserve nearby. Miles of beachcombing, kayaking, and nature hikes; or stroll the quiet roads.
Great home for large or small groups. If you are an outdoor or wildlife enthusiast, or if you just want to sit on the porch swing and read, this is the place for you.
Crewed charter of 33' Searay Sundancer "Lorelei" available. $350 each way for private transport to and from the island on YOUR schedule. $1000/day for private whale-watching/touring/island hopping. Private salmon charters available. Please contact owner.
BR 1: 2 Queen; BR2: 2 Twins (convertible to King); BR 3: King; Loft 1: Queen; Loft 2: Twin. Sofa bed, and child mattress.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Dock, Kayaks, Rowboat, Crab Pots and Cooker, Fishing Rods, Golf Cart, Beach Fire Pit
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- Kayak access to nature preserve at South end of island.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Basic Rate - $350/night .. $2100/week
7/2 thru 7/8 - $650/night .. $3900/week
7/9 thru 8/31 - $500/night .. $3000/week
5 night minimum July and August
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Kayaking to the dock - San Juan Islands, Washington Vacation Home
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- Sunset - San Juan Islands, Washington Vacation Home
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- Large kitchen - San Juan Islands, Washington Vacation Home
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- Morning visitor (taken from front porch)
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- Aerial view
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- Sleeping loft
Traveler Reviews (6)
Excellent Vacation Spot
Guest: Christine
(Banks, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
We spent a week at Abram's house and it was everything that we expected; great weather and views. We used the small boat, bicycles and kayaks everyday. The crabbing was great and we ate way too much. We had plenty of room for our whole family of eight. I highly recommend this rental if you are into quiet vacations with lots to do and see.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
family reunion at an exceptional location
Guest: 17 months - 77, something for everyone
(Clarksville, Mo)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
Grandma, sons & daughter in laws, grandchildren and wives and great grandchild all enjoyed the waterfront paradise on Decataur island. We went crabbing and had enough crab for a couple of very bountiful dinners. We played frisbee, tossed footballs, played badmitten, croquet, walked to the park, the public beach, used the playground equipment at the school, rode bicycles, went kayaking, doug for clams, looked for sea glass and shells on the beach an enjoyed smores around the fire pit. It was a great place for us to get together and share, as families were meant to do. What a blessing!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
What a peaceful oasis!
Guest: K&D
(Hillsboro, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/19/10
We were fortunate to spend a week at this wonderful property in early August 2010 - it was heavenly! From the expansive covered deck with gorgeous water, island, mountain and sunset views, to the comfy house with the great kitchen and warm, relaxing living room, all of our needs were met with rustic luxury! The crabbing was out of this world! Fishing was ok - dogfish galore, and a few rockfish - though with all the sweet dungeness crabs, who needs fish?! The listing description is entirely accurate; the photos barely capture the comfort and amenities! As the ad recommended, we did bring our boat - which opened a whole other world of exploring: seals, bald eagles, jellyfish, and the aforementioned crabbing and fishing! But any review would be remiss if we didn't mention maybe our favorite amenity: the porch swing! We spent a lot of time sitting in the swing, reading, watching the 3 resident geese in the salt marsh, and being enveloped by the breathtaking sunsets - each sunset of our seven night stay was different and marvelous! This is the place to pampered and refresh yourself!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Second time around and still loving it
Guest: You hit the jackpot
(Seattle WA)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10
Review Submitted: 08/18/10
This is our second year staying at the Waterfront Paradise house and the worst part about this place is leaving. Our group consisted of 9 people and the accommodations work great for all. Between biking, kayaking, hiking around, croquet tournaments and just relaxing there is plenty to keep everyone occupied in the group. The private dock is a must for us. It makes island hopping and going for an evening cruise easy. Crabbing has away been very good for us and we like that we can use the houses pots as apposed to having to bring ours. The architecture and detail is creatively inspiring and has great charm. Everything is well maintained and appointed well. It is truly and A+ experience.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
AMAZING GETAWAY
Guest: Scuba Josh
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/24/08
Review Submitted: 08/12/10
We just got back home from a week at your house. It is beautiful and so well maintained. I love the little island of Decatur, it is close enough to Anacortes that we didn't have to boat for too long and far enough away that we felt we were really "on vacation." Thanks again for sharing this gem with the rest of us
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Family Retreat
Guest: SimonCampbellGray
(Marysville, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/30/10
Review Submitted: 05/27/10
We stayed at this wonderful vacation home to celebrate some birthdays and had 8 adults and 3 children. The space was perfect for the group and we had plenty of room. The kids are older in the early teens and had a blast taking walks to the store, riding bikes, playing volleyball, board games and much more! They were entertained the entire time and us adults enjoyed a very relaxing weekend that included walks along the beach, games at night, a large kitchen for cooking meals and kayaking. The house is in great shape, clean and accommodates large groups perfectly. This is truly a perfect place to stay and the Island is beautiful. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
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