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Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub

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A hot tub on a wooden deck overlooking a body of water with trees and a clear sky.
A house with a covered patio, a view of a lake, and a garden with benches.
A modern building with a curved roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake, and wooden ceiling beams.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Golf & Country Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Golf & Tennis Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub

NOTE: Unavailable June 1st - August 15th, 2023

Welcome to the Round House at Madrona Cove. So named for the beautiful madrone trees located here. The Round House is a perfectly round home, on a serene piece of waterfront property just outside of Friday Harbor. Rumor has it that it was listed in earlier editions of "Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest".

The Round House features two bedrooms, each with their own Queen Sized Bed. The master bedroom features an ensuite with slate shower and the spacious guest bath boasts a tub and shower, just outside the second bedroom. Wake up to a hot cup of coffee and enjoy the view from the expansive windows overlooking the cove, or catch the sunset while soaking in the hot tub after a day of exploring.

The great room and deck are great spots for viewing wildlife. Bald Eagles are frequently seen on the property or flying overhead. Many seals call the rocks out front, home. A variety of water birds frequent the cove year-round as well. Come, be our guest and escape from the day to day and take in a piece of the island life.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Close and lock windows and doors. Return key to lockbox on deck post.
Turn off all electronics as well has any fans and turn heat down to 64°
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum of FOUR guests, any additional unclaimed guests will result in additional charge or loss of deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2530325vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Roche Harbor Marina. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Golf & Country Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Juan Golf & Tennis Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬5 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 Escape with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Escape with Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of San Juan Golf & Tennis Club, San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Whale Museum and Lafarge Open Space are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. One of the best views ever. Well equipped and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Skip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Absolutely beautiful location! Quiet, relaxed area of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

We went to the sculpture garden and ate really good food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Perfect stay at The Round House

The Round House is just lovely! The location is great and the views are amazing. The house was clean and well equipped for cooking almost anything. I highly recommend this lovely property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

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

Perfect retreat

The house was lovely, clean, relaxing and beautifully situated. It had everything we needed and was a perfect place to rest or come back to after various island hikes or outings
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

The seals made it perfect 😭

Super quirky and interesting home, with gorgeous views and a group of harbor seals living in the cove right outside!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Incredible place, Incredible host!

I’ve stayed here several times and I just have to say Thomas is one stellar host. Access is a breeze, the house is very well maintained, stocked to perfection and the view demands that you unwind, relax and take it all in. Every time I checkout I’m already planning my next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

An absolute delight!

The house, the view, it just doesn’t get any better! We will be back again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Mothers Day surprise

The house is located in a very quiet area, only disrupting part was the seagull fighting. This is the second time we have stayed in the round house and look forward to the next opportunity. If your looking for a place to get away and unplug, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

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

Lovely!

The Round House was very cool! Easy to get in, clean, fairly well appointed compared to other rentals we have used. But the best part was the VIEW!! Sitting on the deck or in the hot tub it was beautiful! We saw bald eagle and seals from our seats on the deck. The grounds have a lush wild look and feel. It’s a bit of a walk into Friday Harbor but super easy on e-bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The View

We had a good stay. The view made up for the broken hot tube, the non working French doors and missing stairs to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Kassie R.

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

Great house - well outfitted, spectacular views

The house is wonderful! Great views - I enjoyed sitting in the hot tub watching seals lolling on the rocks just off shore! Nicely and tastefully furnished, well stocked kitchen. We loved using the wood burning fireplace. Nice touches, like robes provided to facilitate running out to the hot tub. Comfortable beds; excellent hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lida E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, well stocked and had a lovely view. I would HIGHLY recommend the owner buy a new mattress for the bedroom with the adjoining bathroom. They put a topper on a saggy mattress. I ended up sleeping on the floor. Luckily I brought a sleeping bag. Still gave it a 10 review as this is easily resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodee R.

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

Perfect!

The view at this property makes you think you need nothing else- but if you do need it, it is provided at The Round House. The house was spotless with all instructions clearly marked. Going in the off-season made this property perfect! It is just far enough out of Friday Harbor to enjoy the peace but convenient to all areas of the island. Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

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

Comfortable house on the Bay

We loved the property! The separation from others was great...the quiet, beautiful bay was serene. We were not informed until we arrived that the deck doors were not to be used. The hot tub is great...using the jets does pop the breaker but that is easy to reset. Overall we had a lovely time and would go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tosha M.

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

Get away with friends to a place we've never been

The house and view were stunning. We loved all aspects of it. If i were to make any recommendations it would be that the big french doors be fixed. It was warmer while were there so to be able to open them would have been great. Other than that it was a beautiful place. Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Awesome space but difficult communication to property manager.

I cannot say enough about the location and the property. The house was awesome and the view was amazing. Totally stocked kitchen and nothing we could have wanted that was not provided for. Clean, spacious and comfortable. On the negative side we were not informed of planned power outages which was formally announced weeks prior to our stay which effected use of overnight medical devices. The steps to the water were not usable and the deck doors which were broken some time ago were not usable. The most disappointing part was the lack of communication from the property manager. Owner should consider a different company to improve the overall experience. The owner's other contact was helpful and accessible and did assist when there was an issue with the internet due to the power outage. Would definitely stay there again in the hopes of a change in property managers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
We were very disappointed to see your remark on the property management. Any communications received, were replied to. The only time you didn’t receive a quick response was your rude and impatient message of “Hello?????”, which was sent in the wee hours of the morning. I told you that we had not been informed of the power outage ourselves and had told you about the stairs to the beach were ‘use at your own risk’ as we are on a waiting list for repairs, as well as explained what was happening with the French doors, due to repeated guest abuse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

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

Just like the pictures

We did enjoy our time in this truly unique house. I came home with pictures of the beautiful wood ceilings in the dome shape. It would have been nice to use the curved fireplace as the days and nights were chilly, but there was no wood or pressed logs to use, and the double doors out to the deck were unusable (under the threat of $5000 repair job "on all doors", which needed to be explained). I imagine that in the summer if those doors cannot be opened, it's going to be really hot in the main room. The hot tub worked great. The stairs down to the water were roped off for no entrance. It was fun watching a seal from the front windows play in the water. We did enjoy the house and was a one-time stay there for us. We especially enjoyed the wild life on the island (the rabbits and foxes in the field by the redoubt for American camp, and the sea lion gorging himself on a giant octopus by the lighthouse on the west shore). Vinny's and Downriggers had delicious food for take out. We enjoyed the picnic tables all around the island for lunches. Don't miss doing some of the wonderful hikes on the island. Enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marisa

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unwelcome At Best

We were pretty disappointed with our stay at this property for our honeymoon. Positives first: the view is incredible. It's close to town and situated beautifully. Cattle Point, South Beach and Lime Kiln are AMAZING!!! So if you're just looking for a place to sleep while you adventure and enjoy the island you'd be fine! But we intended to spend some time relaxing and assumed things that were reported broken or non-working in at least June 2023 would be fixed...I guess that's our fault for assuming but there were no repairs. The hot tub was still not working, the french doors were unusable and had a note saying they were broken by previous guests, and the stairs are still missing. The interior was run down with old, uncomfortable couches with sheets over them and electronics from the 90s. The window coverings were stained or bent and some unusable. The home did not have a pleasant smell to it especially in the bedrooms. The notes in the bathroom and the "welcome" book ultimately left the impression that guests really aren't welcome there. Overall, the owner or property manager is pretty checked out on maintaining and updating the property and it's not worth the money until they do unfortunately.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abra S.

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

Close to Perfect

The property was idyllic, the island was lovely, the home was near amenities but in it's own world... and right on the water. You could get everything you needed in town and all the basics were on the property. I hesitate to even mention the thing that detracted because I think it was a function of being there during thanksgiving... when we arrived we could get the hot tub to work, but not the hot water... and the property manager didn't respond to our inquiry about it (again.. .thanksgiving so I wasn't shocked). The only reason I bring it up is... that was one of the things I explicitly searched for in a property, so it was a bummer that we couldn't use the hot tub during our stay. When it gets fixed... the hot tub has an AMAZING view, so I think others would really enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Excellent views

Excellent kitchen well stocked. Very clean. We could stay out on the deck for days. Close to town and South Beach. We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Fix Those Stairs!

Beautiful property, quiet and private. Kitchen is VERY well equiped for any type of cooking. Was disappointed with the access to the beach (one of the main reasons we chose this property). Property owner needs to repair the stairs to the beach access. It is unacceptable to do a "PATCH REPAIR" on something so important as stairs! If you would like my skills in this endeavor, call me. Thanks for the visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Round house by Friday Harbor

We'd stayed here in its pre-VRBO days, so excited to be able to stay again. The location and house are great. Do watch out for the doors opening to the deck though - they were out of commission when we stayed, having been damaged when they caught the wind when left open. A few extra towels would be helpful, too, if you'll be using the hot tub frequently.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Absolutely beautiful spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Beautiful

Wonderful place to stay near Friday Harbor. The view is gorgeous, the location is great. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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