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Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! (TSB)

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Forest and Sea,
Between two nations,
Between the high and low tide,
and the open and protected waters.
Between the dug-out cedar canoe and the fiberglass yacht,
the American and the English Camp,
the pull of adventure and the siren call of days spent in the hammock swing...

Welcome to The Space Between.
Relax and take in the view of Henry Island.
Enjoy grilling while the sun sets in the distance.
Enjoy the outdoors while grilling on the gas BBQ.
Living space with Smart TV. (Amazon Firestick for guests to log into their own streaming services.) 
 Fireplace is not for guest-use for safety reasons.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Islands Sculpture Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Roche Harbor Marina
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! (TSB)

Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! "The Space Between". Waterfront location on the northwest side of San Juan Island with hot tub that overlooks Mosquito Pass. Enjoy watching the boat traffic and views of Henry Island from the spacious deck with access from the living room.

This cozy and eclectic 3-bedroom home comfortably sleeps 8 guests and includes one king bed, 1 full bed, 1 queen bed downstairs, and a sleeper sofa that pulls out into a double-sized bed if the kids need more space. Relax in the living room with cozy seating and enjoy the Fire Stick TV or on the deck barbecuing or hot tubbing. (The fireplace is not for guest-use for safety reasons.) There are stairs to the mid bank waterfront to allow for quick access and enjoyment.

Soak in what the sea and sky have to reveal when coolin' your heels out on the deck with coffee or tea in hand. In Summer, Gray and Humpback whales are swinging by from Mexico, and turkey vultures fly in from as far away as Panama- but you can have an easier go of it, and even make it nearly carbon-free in your electric vehicle (Charge-up for free on site). In Winter, scan the water or listen for two types of sea lions, loons, or migratory Eagles.

The Wi-Fi has recently been upgraded to allow for multiple zoom meetings at once, and the distance from the contemporary hustle and bustle is getting smaller all the time. However: If your goal is to embrace the convergence of the wilderness and earthly comforts, all manner of seafaring along with intermittent but absolute silence, or a heavenly sunset by the firepit (firepit available in the off-season) while you still count yourself among the living, come and set awhile.

This house does not have good cell phone reception, but the internet at this property will allow sufficient service for Wi-fi calling from your personal cell.

1 dog per reservation with a pet fee. The dog is not to be left unattended. If a dog is left unattended and a neighbor calls to complain, renter will be charged a $200 fee. Dog weight must be less than 60 lbs. No dog on furniture. The renter assumes responsibility for all extra cleaning needed such as emergency carpet cleaning, furniture replacement, and or emergency laundromat use for bulky items like comforters and pillows. The dog must be house trained and on-leash while outside.

Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. Firewood bundles can be purchased at any grocery store on San Juan Island.

Please be advised, hot tub/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: 43.48 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 89.11 Mbps -- Ping: 35.6 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted in March 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro).

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and birdwatching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan County Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Wescott Bay - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyard - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McMillin's Dining Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! (TSB)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! (TSB)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Hot Tub! Dog Friendly! (TSB) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from English Camp and 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Juan Island National Historic Park. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Roche Harbor Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay looking forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Incredible View

Spacious home with incredible views, comfy beds, and a great hot tub (also with an amazing view). We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Cozy family getaway

Loved this location. Our second stay here. Clean with everything we needed. Great communication from property manager. We felt right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Terrific 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: A little dated but very clean and with lots of room. The view of the Bay was spectacular even though we were not lucky enough to see any whales. A deer graced us with her presence the first morning. Bring your own hairdryer.

8/10 Good

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, roomy, great view, easy drive to Roche Harbor or Friday Harbor.Big drawback: hot tub stopped working after 10 minutes of use, and needed parts that would not arrive until after our visit was over. Rental agency was responsive when I called.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Excellent view

Overall great house with an unbeatable view and quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anya T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Sunsets

We loved being in a quiet spot with beautiful views and enjoyed the fire pit and the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was beautiful, well maintained. We were blown away by the views of the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Clinton, WA, USA

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

Great location

Loved the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

NancyAnn D.

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

A Nice Getaway

We had a wonderful experience. There was plenty of room for just two of us. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and spices. The hot tub area was improved and updated from the pictures. So that was nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Risa L.

Cozy Island Retreat with Water 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 had a lovely holiday in this cozy island retreat. Very clean home with comfortable beds throughout. We enjoyed watching the storm, and luckily did not lose power. Bring your flashlights just in case if you're visiting during storm season.

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Whale watching from the deck

What an incredible home on the shore of San Juan Island! Our family loved our stay, we saw orcas, humpbacks, and harbor seals from the back porch - you cannot beat this view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Lovely home with a fantastic view

We loved staying here. It was exactly as it looked in the pictures, especially the view! We loved relaxing on the back deck and we even had a little sea otter friend who visited our beach every day. Close enough to town to get there easily but far enough away that we felt like we were in our own private sanctuary. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Q.

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

San Juan Half Crew

This was the perfect place to stay Before the Half Marathon!! You cannot beat the view on the deck and we had plenty of room!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Spring break

The house was amazing! My family of four had a wonderful spring break on the island. We had busy days and coming back to the house with a hot tub and a place to have a fire outside was so nice. You seriously can’t beat the views either. We would totally stay again. Also, my family is still talking about how comfortable the beds were.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Ideal Location with a Funky Cottage Vibe

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: Great week in the San Juans at an ideal location -- peaceful retreat on the west side of the island, only 20 min from the bustle of Friday Harbor. Cottage was very clean and well-stocked with cleaning supplies, towels, etc. If you plan to cook, you will need to bring supplies and coffee, but there are also great local options to try -- Westcott Bay Shellfish is just up the road. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck and say hello to the seals that will swim by. Go down the road to the alpaca farm to see the alpacas and (if you are a knitter) add to your yarn stash! We comfortably had 6 adults for a 5 night stay and it was great. Our family also liked the casual cottage vibe -- this is not some sterile ultra luxe condo -- it is a charming family cottage, with interesting books, games, and decor. And it was a great home base for our San Juan Island holiday. The management company was also great -- excellent communication and responsiveness.

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

What a view!

The view was exceptional! Besides all the boats we saw whales, deer, otters and seals. The sunsets were beautiful. We loved our time on the deck. It's true that house is a little tired and the kitchen is dated, but that did not really distract from our stay. The house was very clean and well stocked, and the hot tub very well maintained. We have stayed in many rentals and would rate this one very high.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendrianna C.

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

Lovely home!

The house location and views are outstanding. There was a surplus of cooking utensils, dishware, appliances, and bedding. The check in process was super easy and clear. One suggestion would be to have coffee on hand. Overall such a great stay, thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Great view!!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great view, great location but don't try to sleep on the basement hideabed if you're an adult!!!! Maybe a foam pad would be helpful.Also, noticed the smoke alarms were disarmed.Overall, the place fit our vacation needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nothing beats this view

What a stunning view and hot tub! The house was comfortable and felt homey. This isn’t a pristine home or property, which didn’t bother us but felt different than the listing a bit. It feels like a cozy, well-loved gma-like cabin with comfortable furniture and also a bit of deferred maintenance in places. Overall, you can’t beat this view and the hot tub was perfect (though the approach and path was a bit precarious). Enjoyed our stay and hot tub experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

amy l.

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

Beautiful waterfront setting on San Juan Island

We really enjoyed our stay at "The Space Between" looking out toward Henry Island. Everything was great-- the kitchen was well supplied, the hot tub was great, and the view was gorgeous. Our suggestions to make improvement would be: 1) get a rug for the livingroom space, and 2) get a better table and chairs for the dining space. It felt a bit sparse, and the "quality" of the furnishings could be upgraded. Otherwise, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Joe B.

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

Stuff

Shower handle is broken. Also auto lock batteries are dead
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julianne V.

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

Terrific views

This was a lovely home that offered beautiful views of Vancouver and Henry Islands with amazing sunsets. We had seals in our backyard every morning and every night as well, and 2 deer that would come in the front yard as well. We even briefly saw the humpback whale across Haro Strait!!! The outside flora could have used a mow or some more maintenance, the upstairs mattresses were uncomfortable, and the pots and pans could be updated (we had a hard time cooking breakfast in a couple of them) but that’s just being nit picky. We would come back in a heart beat!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Birthday Celebration

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 chose The Space Between for the location, view and dog friendliness. The western view and location on SJI are spectacular. It has a great deck and hot tub both with beautiful western facing views towards Vancouver Island. Very good for three couples and for a small dog. We were there for three nights. The only problem we had at all was with the hot tub. The first day the water temp was a perfect 104 degrees. But on the evening of our last day, although it was set for 104 degrees, it wouldn't heat up past 90 degrees which at least for us was a little chilly.

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