Spectacular West side views of Strait, Olympics, Victoria, south to Mt Rainier.

Friday Harbor, WA, USA

House600 sq. ft.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Min Stay: 2 - 4 nights

1 Bedroom, full bath, sleeps two

HARO HAIKU is a licensed San Juan County Vacation Rental (#05CU11) located on the West side of beautiful San Juan Island.

The house is nestled just below the ridge line - with 180 degree views of the Olympic mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca beyond, and Haro Straits immediately below.

Inside Haro Haiku you'll find a contemporary blend of furnishings. The interior lets the outside in through widow placements and large sliding doors out to a full length deck.

The views are spectacular!!

Across the straits to the Olympic Mountains, Pt Townsend, Mt Rainier, and Whidbey Island it never fails to inspire and delight. Sunrises, sunsets, ship and boat traffic, the lights of Victoria, and the Olympic Peninsula, clear starry nights, cloud formations, combined with the sound of Orca whales and surf below. Truly awesome!!!

Serenity and repose on San Juan Island

Our guest's comments say a lot more about our unique home and property.

HIGH SEASON: If we have a 1 or 2 night opening between reservations we are happy to accept a reservation.

Keywords: House

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2

Owner

Stephanie

Member Since 2006

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Nov 15, 2018

Amenities

Internet
Heater
Fireplace
Satellite or Cable
Children Welcome
Parking
TV

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, tub

Beautiful quartz counters on floating cabinets, tiled tub/shower, excellent lighting.

Location Type

Near The Ocean
We are situated on the ridge line of the West side of San Juan Island about 1/4 mile from the Salish Sea.
Mountain View
The Olympics are directly across the Straits of Juan de Fuca from us. See the view in our photo section.
Ocean View
Across Haro Straits to South Vancouver Island with the lights of Victoria, then southward across the Straits of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains, Pt Townsend, Mt Rainier, and Whidbey Island
Water View
Across Haro Straits to South Vancouver Island with the lights of Victoria, then southward across the Straits of Juan de Fuca to the Olympic Mountains, Pt Townsend, Mt Rainier, and Whidbey Island

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Towels Provided
Telephone
Linens Provided
Fireplace
Parking
Internet
WiFi
Heating
electric
Wireless Internet
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Parking Off Street
Elevator
Living Room
With beautiful view of the water.

Kitchen

Refrigerator
large refrigerator
Stove
induction stove top
Oven
microwave/convection oven
Microwave
MICROWAVE/CONVECTION oven
Cooking Utensils
Fully furnished with everything you would want or need.
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
Herbs, spices, salt pepper, spray olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ketchup, mustard, lots of basics that you might need.
Dishes & Utensils
Fully furnished with everything you would want or need.
Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area
Child's Highchair
Dining
With a beautiful view of the water.
comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television
Satellite / Cable
(4) Dish Network Satellite
Stereo
CD Player
DVD Player
Books
Games
Toys
by request

Outside

Outdoor Grill
Deck / Patio
The deck spans the full distance of the home viewing out to Haro Strait and the Olympics. . Great place to watch sunsets and see/hear Orca whales.

Pool / Spa

Spa Whirlpool

Notes

HIGH SEASON: If we have a 1 or 2 night opening between reservations we are happy to accept a reservation. Owner/Caretaker lives on adjacent property The Washington State Ferry is now accepting vehicle reservations! This means that you will be assured of getting on the boat you would like provided you arrive 30 minutes prior to arrival. Attached is a link that will explain how the system works and penalty for arriving late, no-show, and changing your reservation. Please read this information carefully. https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Reservations/Vehicle/default.aspx Here is some additional information that may help you: 98 miles - Travel time from Sea-Tac airport to the Anacortes ferry is approximately 2 hours or more. 82 miles - Travel time from downtown Seattle to the Anacortes ferry is approximately 1 hr. 25 minutes or more. Travel time will vary because of construction projects, the day of the week you are traveling, the time you are traveling because of traffic.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.

86 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

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Perfect spot for our 3 day weekend!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Jenny F.

The house is about a 15 minute drive to Friday Harbor town. It feels remote and also close enough to town to go in for a quick dinner. The home interior is exactly as pictured. The views are just as pictured, with the exception there is a large house to the right that is mostly not shown in the photos. Not sure if this place is a guest house for the main house below, but I wasn't expecting to see it when we pulled up. However, it really is not impeding the fantastic view!

Overall I'd say the home was comfortable, modern, great views, remote but not too remote. Would definitely stay again.

Owner's Response:

Jenny and her husband were wonderful guest and communication was great. They took very good care of our home. We would love to have them come back again sometime since they live in Seattle now. It's an easy trip to the island.

Magical, peaceful place, strongly recommended

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Simon W.

If there were six stars I would give them! This is just a beautiful spot. It's a small house with magnificent views, set among nature, owned by lovely people who look after your needs with great care but never intrude. The house is modern, elegant, and comfortable. Sitting on the deck or the Adirondack chairs with a glass of wine is blissful. The bed is super comfortable with a great mattress, and the kitchen has everything you need. (Well, perhaps one very minor comment might be that it doesn't have a full stove - it just has a microwave and a small electric tabletop stove. Fine during summer, because we just cooked all our meals on the gas grill outside, but this might not be so convenient in winter.) I can't wait to come back, and we will! Thank you so much Jack and Stephanie!

Owner's Response:

Hi Simon,

Thanks you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our home and we appreciate hearing about the cooking appliances.

The "Home Info" email states that the microwave is also a Convection oven which is basically a real oven that is more efficient.

Perhaps some guests are confused so we now also have a separate oven for guests. It is still a Convection oven and works great! They cool down quicker than regular ovens, cook things quicker, and browns things nicely. They also can be used as a toast oven but they are larger than a toaster oven.

Do you feel that we should have a two burner Induction stove in stead of a one burner? Your opinion would be great.

Looking forward to your return and any other feedback you would be able to send to us.

And thank you for taking such great care of our home!

Wishing you all the best,

Stephanie & Jack

A beautiful and comfortable rental in a picturesque location

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

aaron s.

Haro Haiku is located about ten minutes from Friday harbor which is nice. The drive up to the rental is gorgeous. Some of the neighboring properties are so beautiful they make your mind wander. The rental itself is very well kept and equipped with all the dishes you could need a nice comfortable bed and a few fans for the bedside, not to mention the most amazing closet I’ve ever seen which also makes an amazing night light for younger guests. Lol. The only thing it lacks is A/C but every window is screened and opens and the ceiling fan helps a lot All in all it was a great stay. My daughter loved it and that’s truly what matters. Thanks Stephanie and Jack we will have our memories forever!

Owner's Response:

Hi Aaron,

Thank you for writing a review of our property. Potential guests will love the detail that you provided. Glad you enjoyed your stay and that your daughter loved it!

This has been our warmest summer on record. I hope you found the two fans, one out and one large one in the closet. Maybe a small air conditioner might be a good idea.

We hope you will come back and stay another time. Wishing you and your daughter all the best!

Stephanie & Jack

Fit our desires & needs. It was very hot, so we learned to pull down all shades in the afternoon.

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Laurie W.Madison, WI

I wish I could give all five stars. This is such a cute little guest house with a lovely view across the Straight of Juan de Fuca. I liked the nautical updated decor. The full kitchen is great, the bed is very comfortable and the privacy & quiet are wonderful. The one broken window shade that is stuck in the down position in front of the picture window was disappointing and the one small leather chair in the living room corner, looks attractive but is so wobbly no one can sit in it. A beautiful mosaic-topped table on the deck has broken legs. These are all minor fixes that could make this place perfect.

Owner's Response:

Hi Laurie,

Thank you for your lovely review. Unfortunately the guest who stayed before you broke the blind by accident. Since we live on an island, access to repair parts for the blind were not available here. We called Smith & Noble for the parts, which are on their way.

Wish you had mentioned the chair problem to us we would have been happy to repair it during your stay. It actually just needed the bolts tightened. I emailed the housekeeper to test this chair out each time she cleans.

And the little outdoor table, another one of those is on its way!

We are very proactive with our rental, always making upgrades and replacing anything that is needed.

This July has been the hottest on record for Washington. Fortunately the temperature is a bit cooler now and it sure feels better!

Thanks again for staying with us and hope the rest of your summer is wonderful!

Best,

Stephanie & Jack

Adorable cottage!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Michelle S.

The home is beautifully appointed, it has a wonderful location and it is in great condition!

Owner's Response:

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for writing a review for future guests. So happy that you liked our home, decor and location with the great view.

We would love to host you again sometime. Have wonderful rest of the summer!

Best,

Stephanie & Jack

Outstanding -- would happily return

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Bob I.

Thanks to our great hosts, we had a terrific 2-week stay. Views were stunning and the rental was just what we expected. Delightful place -- we would happily return for another visit.

Owner's Response:

Hi Bob & Susan,

It was so nice to meet you and chat about the island. Thank you for taking such great care of our home. We would love to host you again sometime.

Please keep us posted on your progress!

Best,

Stephanie

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Friday Harbor, WA, USA

Quiet, peaceful, listen to the sounds of the Salish Sea , whales, gulls, waves.

Whale Watch State Park located conveniently 1 mile away.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$85

Property Damage Insurance

$59

HIGH SEASON: If we have a 1 or 2 night opening between reservations we are happy to accept a reservation. Pay through VRBO with Visa or MC you will need to add an additional 2.5% to your total payment. There are no additional fees to pay by check. Cancellation policy: All fees are refunded if your reservation is cancelled 60 days prior to arrival. 59 days or less, all lodging dates that we are able to re-book are refunded along with cleaning fees and refundable damage deposit. To all of our guests, The Washington State Ferry is now accepting vehicle reservations! This means that you will be assured of getting on the boat you would like provided you arrive 30 minutes prior to arrival. Attached is a link that will explain how the system works and penalty for arriving late, no-show, and changing your reservation. Please read this information carefully. https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Reservations/Vehicle/default.aspx Here is some additional information that may help you: 98 miles - Travel time from Sea-Tac airport to the Anacortes ferry is approximately 2 hours or more. 82 miles - Travel time from downtown Seattle to the Anacortes ferry is approximately 1 hr. 25 minutes or more. Travel time will vary because of construction projects, the day of the week you are traveling, the time you are traveling because of traffic, weather, or other events. Allow additional time for being in line to go through the toll booth to present your reservation. If you have any questions please let me know. Happy travels, Stephanie

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Spectacular West side views of Strait, Olympics, Victoria, south to Mt Rainier.

1 Bedroom, full bath, sleeps two

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