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Waterfront! On San Juan Channel! Waters Edge

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A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, overlooking a forest and water.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a television.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a lake through large glass doors.
A room with large glass doors leading to a deck, wicker furniture, and a table with a vase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Historical Society and Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Waterfront! On San Juan Channel! Waters Edge

Waterfront! Waters Edge is an open and spacious northwest traditional style home. Located just outside of Friday Harbor on the island's east side, this home has heated concrete floors on the main level which includes the Primary suite, and the loft bedroom is located upstairs and opens up to the ceiling of the kitchen.

The living area has a propane fireplace for a relaxing ambiance while you enjoy the wonderful views out to San Juan Channel, Yellow Island and watching the ferry go by. The kitchen is fully equipped and spacious. The butcher block counter tops, propane cook-top, and water-views will make preparing meals an enjoyable activity.

The main level, primary suite is furnished with a Queen size bed and includes a propane fireplace, deck access, water-views, and a bathroom with an over-sized tiled shower. The upper-level loft bedroom is also furnished with a Queen size bed and has an adjacent contemporary bathroom with tiled shower. The Loft bedroom is open to the kitchen, as shown in photos.

*This house is not suitable for small children due to medium bank waterfront and loft style bedroom*

This property is medium bank waterfront not allowing direct water access.

This home is equipped with a Smart TV and Wi-Fi for those that must stay connected.

This is a Non-Smoking home.

This house has good cell phone reception.

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

The internet / Wi-Fi at this house should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing.
Internet Speed Test Results… Download Speed: 5.35 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 8.66 Mbps -- Ping: 57.3 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)

VR Permit Number: LandUse-22-0016
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 574584
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Turn Island State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve, while Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights. Labyrinth and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and whale-watching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Whale Museum - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront! On San Juan Channel! Waters Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waters Edge: waterfront on San Juan?

As of Jul 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waters Edge: waterfront on San Juan on Oct 12, 2026 start from $806, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Waterfront! On San Juan Channel! Waters Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront! On San Juan Channel! Waters Edge located?

Situated in Friday Harbor, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Whale Museum, San Juan Historical Society and Museum, and San Juan Islands Museum of Art. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and Lafarge Open Space are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, quiet location. We visited in winter and loved the stay. The home was very clean, the kitchen was better equipped than any other rental we’ve stayed in. Plenty of towels and supplies. The managing company was very responsive. Check in was very simple. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for a quiet, peaceful and secluded getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Well equipped kitchen and great location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno-Frédéric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice house, fantastically located with an amazing calmness over night and in the early morning. Kitchen is very nicely equipped, sounds like being home. The coffee machine could be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House, beautiful view!

I loved the house. Completely stocked for cooking, Great spice rack! Loved the view over the water. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent equiped house close to Friday Harbor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

What a beautiful home in a beautiful setting, very peaceful. The view was exceptional and the home had all of the essentials needed for a comfortable getaway. There was a lot of space for 3-4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M Therese F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setting/great reunion

Mom and 2 adult kids had excellent few days together. Beautiful, comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views, great location

Wonderful, clean space with all the necessities and a gorgeous view. Short drive to anything on the island. Highly reccomend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great! Beautiful view, clean, new, incredible architecture and spacious. Please be mindful that the 2nd bedroom is a loft above the kitchen. My only complaint is that we were not allowed to use the master bedroom closet so we had to hang our clothes in the front hall closet. We had a great time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
We are glad to hear your stay at Waters Edge was so enjoyed. The homeowner has the master closet designated for their own personal items, but as there is access to the hallway closet they believed that to be a fair trade. Sounds like it didn't detract from being able to enjoy all the wonderful aspects of Waters Edge, and we'd love to host you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Location/Aged Property/Horrible Property Management

The property's location is out of town so you will need a car. Taxis on San Juan Island are unpredictable. The property needs a rehab/upgrade. There is one tv in the entire property which is the size of a PC monitor. San Juan Property Management is laughably incompetent. We rent houses all over the world and San Juan Property Management is the worst we have dealt with. Finally, for VRBO, why is it I agree with your terms and conditions, reserve a property (like this property) and THEN I receive San Juan Property's terms and conditions?
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2025
It’s a good thing our self-worth isn’t reliant upon your opinion, or we’d really be in trouble! We actually think we’re a pretty nice company of people, and we strive to provide our guests with a relaxing and comfortable experience while on San Juan Island. It seems your extreme disappointment in our company stemmed from a few pantry items you didn’t find in the rental house (per your email to us upon your checkout). We feel this review is an odd reaction, but who are we to judge if you are passionate about spices? Water’s Edge is a popular, clean, well-maintained, vacation rental home with a spectacular view of San Juan Channel. We wish you had enjoyed your time at this special place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

Waters Edge - A special place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very unique property. Great location/views. Equiped like a high end home not like a rental. The home is well cared for and is large for a two bedroom. The closet in the master is reserved for the owner so the hanging storage is limited to the hall closet. The secondary bedroom is open to the kitchen and the two sided fireplace creates some privacy issues for the master. The TV arangement is less than ideal. That said I would rent it again without question. The house is special.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2023
The homeowner and our management strive to provide a clean, well-equipped, and relaxing environment at Waters Edge, and we are so glad the house provided all that for you. We do know the TV is smaller than some guests prefer, the reason for this is that the homeowner wants the focus of the home to be the incredible views offered. We'd love to host you up there again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

Great view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. Mom and Dad and 2 young adult sons. Only queen beds, so we brought a sleeping pad for one of the boys. This rental has a truly magical view of the water and neighboring islands - it was very relaxing to be out on the deck enjoying the view. The kitchen is well appointed, and the home is spotless. Be aware that there is not a lot of privacy in this rental. Sound carries, the loft bedroom is open to below, and there is only a screen over the two sided fireplace between the bedroom and the living room. The boys couldn’t sleep in, no matter how quietly we made coffee they heard us. WiFi was a little slow when all 4 of us were using it, but I did a video call while telling everyone else to stay off and it worked well. Bring a hair dryer if you need it; there is only one and it is missing a required diffuser so I couldn’t use it. (I’ll message the managers, I imagine they will get that fixed.) Overall an excellent stay, the view is better than the pictures and the home is lovely.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2025
Thank you for your review. We have purchased a new hair dryer for this home, and we appreciated you letting us know so we could remedy it immediately.
Verified

8/10 Good

Logan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and great location, with some missing details.

I came from Seattle with my partner & in-laws who were visiting from out of state and wanted to see the islands. The property location is supreme, just a five minute drive from Friday Harbor, making grocery shopping, exploring, & accessing the ferry effortless. The home is beautiful with jaw-dropping views of the Salish Sea; you could spend hours sitting on the deck watching the light change with the passing sun; on our first evening we even saw two humpback whales swimming by. Kitchen was spacious and well-stocked, and we appreciated the books and thoughtful touches throughout. My primary comments for improvement would be some thoughtful updates to sleeping accommodations. Both mattresses felt old, creaky, and misshapen after presumed years of use, and pillows were thin and flimsy. The wide windows that offer such beautiful views proved troublesome for sleeping during the northwest's long summer days, as darkness didn't settle until 10pm and we were all woken by the early summer sunrise pouring in at 5am with no blinds to help us fall back to sleep. As a result, all four of us slept poorly both nights of our stay. I would also recommend a larger tv with improved seating layout for visitors who may want to unwind and watch a movie together after a full day exploring the island. All in all, this is a beautiful property with incredible views in a fabulous location, but more care could be paid to physical comfort and details that consider visitor's experience in the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so wonderful we did not want to leave. The view was everything!! And the house itself was lovely. The house was spotless and beautifully decorated. Such a peaceful and gorgeous setting with all the big windows. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook the 3 nights we were there. Also, it's located just close enough to Friday Harbor to be convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Great stay at Waters Edge near Friday Harbor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a very nice two-bedroom home. Nicely appointed kitchen and living room. The water views from most rooms and the deck are excellent. We watched Orcas swim by on our first night. The house is very clean and is well maintained. One suggestion would be to fix/improve the water pressure in the master shower. The water pressure from the faucets throughout the house and the upstairs bathroom are fine. Would stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CherylDave C.

Beautiful place and view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect place to unwind, appreciate nature -- even luck out with seeing orcas right out front (no lie!). We saw bald eagles, hummingbirds, deer, fish jumping out of the water, AND orcas swam right by us one late afternoon! Beautiful, clean place with lovely views. I didn't want to leave.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy K.

Gorgeous view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and well equipped. The view was just amazing. We had a wonderful and relaxing time here. There are no blinds in the main bedroom, so bring your eye covers. The mattresses are also very soft and a bit uncomfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

corinne m.

waters edge house review.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was gorgeous, we enjoyed it , but for all the 1000$ fees on top of the rental , the manager did not even welcome us with a bottle of wine, very stingy!coffee maker and toaster and pots and pans were very poor quality.Table ware was very nice. Manager unflexible about letting us leave at 11,,I am partially disable and had to wake up at 6 am to be able to leave by 10, actually left at 9:20 am. Covid is no longer an issue.arrival is at 4 pm so there was plenty of time to clean house. I would only reccommend if the person had no limitations to leave early.We liked hiking at english camp and visiting the sculpture park. we did not eat out.went what watching w safari tours. Bring warm clothes , sunny but cold wind.Enjoyed recipe books from owner.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Fantastic stay at Waters Edge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Waters Edge was great. The house was peaceful and well appointed. The view overlooking the water could not have been more beautiful and fascinating. We had deer come into the backyard and saw eagles, dolphins, and seals from the deck. Proximity to town was just right and you can easily access the rest of the island. Waters Edge is a place we hope to return to, as it is as memorable as it is serene.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alana O.

Beautiful House close to Friday Harbor

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We LOVED our stay in this home. The water views are spectacular. The home is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The only downside was that both mattresses were super soft and uncomfortable. We loved the proximity to town!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andreana G.

Magical Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about our stay at Waters Edge! What a great house--the home is elegant, with simple and lovely well thought out features. The outstanding views and large windows augmented the interior, and the deck was fantastic, and flowed from inside to outside nicely. Such a great layout. I usually like staying on the west side of the island for the sunsets, but the sunrises here were beautiful and worth the wake. I loved looking out at Shaw and Orcas. Turtle Back Mountain on Orcas looms right there, and I could even see into the Marina at Deer Harbor (in the distance). Was great being so close to town, but really you're never too far from anywhere on the island. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time on San Juan island

We loved Water's Edge. The views were gorgeous. We saw bald eagles several times either flying by or siting in a nearby tree. The kitchen was very well stocked. We would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home with great views!

We truly enjoyed our stay. Views were magnificent. Very clean. Close to Friday Harbor. The property was as advertised. My only issue was we were not allowed use of the master bedroom closet so we had to use the front hall closet. Otherwise, 5 stars all the way!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

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