Most Premier Whale Watching Vacation Home on San Juan Island

We loved the few days we spent here. The weather turned out to be beautiful, and we saw so many sites from the house itself, let alone the time we spent exploring the island. A fox came right up to the glass door and looked inside to see who we were, and two eagles circled the deck. One landed and posed for photos before calling to its friend and flying away. The house is spacious and homey, and I was able to conduct two classes online without a problem while there. I have a bad ankle and was in a walking cast, and I was able to get to the house without too much problem and even explored the rocks a bit.

We so want to return!

We've stayed in many vacation rentals in Washington and Oregon over the past 19 years (everything from rustic cabins to elegant large houses) and the Waterhouse is one of my favorite places ever! It really feels like a well cared for home. This house truly fits in with the surrounding environment, with its low profile, shingles and sod roof. While there are a few other houses around, once you are there it feels quite private and it was built so that you can see the water no matter where you are in the house. As I'd hoped, the window benches are wonderful places to relax and watch the ever-changing sea and sky, even when the wildlife is quiet! The boys had fun exploring the rocks, logs and tide pools just outside the house, and even in April we had a warm day when we could sit in the chairs on the deck and soak in the sun! The kitchen is well stocked and the living room is cozy. The beds and furniture were really comfortable and all slept well! Suzanne made sure we understood how to work things and was very helpful. We did see birds, eagles, hawks, and deer, the fox stopped by a few times and an otter popped up on the grass for a few moments one evening. We knew we'd be too early for orcas this time, but hope to come back sometime when they're more likely to be around. All the San Juan Island activities were within a short drive and American Camp is just down the road with history, hikes, rocky coastline, pebble beaches and more wildlife. As we left I was trying to figure out when we could come back!

We had the best weekend with our family in this beautiful home. The views are just breathtaking... the photos don't do it justice! Our kids had so much fun exploring the grounds, making s'mores and watching the wildlife. We saw whales, sea lions, eagles and a sea otter greeted us on the deck one morning! Even when windy and raining, we had a great time playing games and cards while watching the huge waves. The house is warm and inviting and the owner was fantastic to work with. We miss it already and will definitely be back! Thank you again, Suzanne, for such a lovely experience!

We spent a relaxing weekend over spring break in this lovely home. The view is wonderful, and the sound of the water lapping at the rocks is unforgettable. Our kids played on the pebble beach and enjoyed seeing otters, seals, and eagles. The owner (Suzanne) was helpful and accessible, and everything felt easy!

We stayed with our two kids for a long weekend during mid-winter break in February. Suzanne was extremely responsive in the lead-up and warmly welcomed us once we arrived. The house is simply spectacular in every way. Just feet from the shoreline, you are greeted with unbelievable views. The house is well laid out with separation between bedrooms, along with a main living area where everyone could hang out. The kitchen was well stocked and left us with nothing wanting. While we always enjoy going around the island, we felt perfectly happy spending many hours around the house reading, playing games, or gazing out the windows. The property is private and a nice size, giving the kids lots of room to play and explore. Will definitely be back!