Retreat to a 5 acre home site with 11 acres of adjacent forest of quiet, soaring eagles and deer visits. A walkabout nature trail through the woods circles the home site and pond. Dine and relax on your private romantic gazebo as you view the water. This modern style, original art-filled home was completed in 2012 . The house has a very large master with king bed and luxury bath and the upstairs guest room has 2 double beds with bath. The living room sofa sleeps one and there is a first floor powder room. Plenty of driveway to park a boat trailer. This home is fully equipped and accommodating for the best vacation experience.The 1st floor master bedroom with king bed has a small deck and patio door. The walk-in Elfa furnished closet includes luggage rack. Wall mounted flat panel TV with Direct TV, Sonos whole house music system speakers, bedside IPOD small music system, ceiling fan, in room heat control.
Contemporary in the Woods 2016
- House2200 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths1
- Minimum Stay3 nights
New, Contemporary Home
Owner
Jeanne Sleeper
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- English
- Calendar last updated:
- Jun 5, 2018
About Jeanne Sleeper
Owner, Jeanne fell in love with this island in 1976 when she was there to teach a class, visited several times over the years and in 2006 two families found the 16-acre parcel of our dreams. Both families live in busy So CA and they wanted the peace and privacy that comes with the rural forest and lots of space. Their love of the ocean, nature, art and sculpture fill the house and gardens.
Jeanne Sleeper purchased this House in 2012
Why Jeanne Sleeper chose Friday Harbor
This custom property is a low VOC, low allergen, amenity-filled home situated so light fills the house and every piece of art has a story. Kids have room to explore, enjoy a rural environment, see stars at night while parents read, BBQ, take walks and enjoy porch and patio sitting time. It's nice to be away from the traffic and town. Enjoy the craftsmanship and love that the island artisans built into my home and the computer and internet connection available for guests.
What makes this House unique
The wetlands behind the house has frogs, dragon flies & tad poles. The small deer come to drink and then walk around the lawn perimeters. The walkabout is a perfect 1/4 mile walk thru the woods to start and end each day. The property is in the island center, so Lime Kiln State Park, American Beach, Friday Harbor town or Roche Harbor are only a 20 minute scenic drive away.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom Upstairs2 double
- Master Bedroom1 king
- The 1st floor master bedroom with king bed has a patio and patio door. The walk-in Elfa furnished closet includes luggage rack. Wall mounted flat panel TV with Direct TV, Sonos whole house music system speakers, bedside IPOD small music system, ceiling fan, in room heat control. The upstairs bedroom has 2 double beds with two different levels of firmness.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Master Bathroomtoilet, tub, shower, Deep Soaking Tub with view
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3toilet, First floor powder room
- The master bathroom features custom furniture cabinets, large glass shower, deep soaking tub with a tub-level view window, vessel sink, his and hers medicine cabinets, in cabinet outlets for hairdryer, shaver, curling iron etc. The upstairs bath is a traditional bathroom. There is a powder room on the 1st floor. All bedroom/bathrooms feature original art.
Location Type
- Ruralsits on 5 acres with hiking trails
- Mountain ViewThis property is completely surrounded by acres of forest with Mt Dallas in the distance.
- Water Viewbeautiful on-property pond
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Spa
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingParking for cars, small trailers for boats, bikes, kayaks etc. Guest parking.
- TelephoneYou are welcome to use the house phone. All call charges will be billed to your credit card or deducted from your deposit post stay.
- Linens Provided450-600 thread count linens, hypo allergenic blankets, pillows and duvet covers.
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- FireplaceFlush wall gas fireplace in living room
- HeatingEach room has individual controls for the heat.
- GarageGarage space is available for your bicycle storage at a minimum and sometimes for a car. It depends if the Guest house is being used or if the owners car is on island. Ask at the time of rental.
- InternetOffice desk has a computer & Internet that you are welcome to use. Please be respectful that other guests and the owner will use it after you. It has Microsoft office, antivirus and Acrobat.
- Towels ProvidedHigh quality towels, bath sheets, hand towels and wash cloths and bath mats and non-skid rugs furnished
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomLiving room has patio door to deck, sofa, side chairs, bench, games credenza, end tables/ lamps, footstools, entertainment center- flat panel TV, Sonos sound system, DVD player. Bring your IPOD.
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerTraditional brewer coffee pot and Keurig K cup brewer. Some K cups upon arrival. Bring you own favorites for your stay.
- DishwasherWe encourage you to use the dish washer as it uses less water than hand washing and does a really good job.
- FreezerSide-by-side refrigerator freezer
- Stove4 burner gas cook top
- Ovenwall mounted large oven
- MicrowaveCabinet mounted large, high power microwave
- RefrigeratorSide-by-side refrigerator and freezer with door dispenser ice and water
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsArrival paper goods, trash bags, cleaning supplies, spices, some basics.
- Dishes & UtensilsModern style white dishes with service for 8, separate set of pasta dishes, plenty of serving bowls, pitchers and trays. Extensive silverware, glassware and cooking utensils.
- KitchenThe kitchen is large and fully equipped with appliances, dishes, knives, cutlery, small electric appliances, place mats, pots/pans. Custom cabinets, granite counters, designer Lumicor backsplash.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningThe Herman Miller dining room table and chairs seat 8. Table and chairs are on wheels so you can move the table. The kitchen bar seats 3.
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Television(3) Flat panel TVs in Living room, both bedrooms with individual Direct TV, Living room with DVD player
- Satellite / Cable(3) All TVs connected to Direct TV. Any pay per view programs ordered charged to your credit card or deducted from deposit.
- StereoSonos Sound System on entire first floor on home with control of sound in each room. Bring your IPOD music.
- DVD PlayerLiving room only
- BooksOcean-related books, San Juan Island history and nature books, cook books, some hard back books. Leave your paperbacks to share.
- GamesSome board games, cards and jig saw puzzles.
- Music LibraryPandora or other music libraries on the 'Internet may be played by the Sonos System.
- Video LibraryLimited selection of DVD movies
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThere are very large font, side and rear lawns. Family football games will fit fine.
- Kayak / CanoeKayaks & tours are available from several island companies. Due to tides and currents, we suggest you go with a guide if new to the area.
- BicyclesThere are no bicycles on property, but they are available for rent in town by the day.
- BoatBring your own trailered boat, room to park, or rent various sizes boats in the marina.
- Outdoor GrillThere is currently a non gas BBQ as well as a table top small gas canister BBQ. Bring your own charcoal or small green gas canister.
- Deck / Patio(3) The front entrance deck wraps around to the living room. There is a large ground level Belgian block patio between the house and the garage.
- TennisTennis available in town at the high school and at Roche Harbor
- GolfFriday Harbor golf course is near downtown.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Attractions
- live theater
- churches
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- cinemas
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
- health/beauty spa
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- walking
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- whale watching
- horseback riding
- boating
- horseshoes
- shelling
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- wildlife viewing
- photography
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- equestrian events
- swimming
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- wind-surfing
- mountain biking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- hunting
- tennis
- deepsea fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- mountain climbing
- pier fishing
- sound/bay fishing
- golf privileges optional
- basketball court
- kayaking
- racquetball
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
3 Reviews
Stunning home in a quiet and peaceful setting.
Our family of 5 (including daughter age 9, son age 7, and dog) stayed here for 3 nights to cap off the end of our summer. We could not have enjoyed our time more. The house is so inviting, with comfy beds, a gorgeous master bath (and tub!) and also a well stocked/equipped kitchen. Best of all, the house has a fabulous open design, with lots of places to easily move from the inside to the outside, and soak up the stillness. This home and property are top notch, in every which way. We'll be back, and certainly spread the word to friends who are seeking the comforts of all things modern, nestled in an oasis from a time gone by. Transformative. Thank you!
Heaven in the woods
Gorgeous property and well appointed home. Very comfortable and great communication with owner.
Very nice house. Recommended!
We came to the island for a family reunion at my aunt's house, so were not at this house except at night to sleep. This was more than we needed (and way more costly than we would would usually chose), but our airbnb reservation was canceled by the owner and this was basically the only place left on the island that we could find that would welcome our small dog (4th of July weekend). It was a bit far from where we wanted to be, but if you want a place to hang out and enjoy the solitude, this would be ideal. It takes about 17 minutes to drive to Friday Harbor.
The house was lovely with nice artwork, a modern interior, walk in closets and upgraded fixtures. Well stocked with cleaning supplies, dishes, extra towels, blankets, pillows and sheets, a Keurig coffee maker, etc. Really everything you would ever need. The garden areas around the house were well maintained, although the grass had not been mowed in a while, so was quite tall. I wish we could have enjoyed this more, but we did not come to the island to hang our at our rental, so this was an expensive place when we only needed a couple of beds and a shower.
The things I dinged it a star for:
1. The gravel roads leading up to the property had just been oiled and re-graveled, so gravel flew up in the wheel wells and on our running boards. Even though we drove very slow, our truck was a mess. After a couple of days of people driving on it, it did get better though.
2. The high ceilings made the house very echo-y, which made every noise seem extra loud.
The owner was very communicative by e-mail and phone, so overall, we had a very good experience and would recommend this house to those looking for an awesome get-away.
Location
Country lane walks, Pelindaba Lavender Farm. Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm, Whale Watch Charters (J,K,L pods ocras, humpbacks, minkes, Crystal Seas Kayaking Tours, Zip lining, fishing