Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds
Cottage on Bison Pond, a beautiful property boardering SJI Golf Club hole # 6, sping fed pond and gardens.
Welcome to Cottage on Bison Pond located 3 1/2 miles from the picturesque town of Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. The cottage, set amongst beautiful confers and deciduous trees & overlooking Bison Pond, a natural habitat for birds, herons, deer (even foxes, raccoons & eagles have been sited occasionally), has been completely remodeled and accessorized with every amenity we could think of, described below & in our amenity list, to make your stay as comfortable as possible. (Permit 2001CU002) The location of our cottage is perfect for getting to and from town as well as driving to some of the most gorgeous destinations on the south side of the island. We are located only approximately 8 minutes to and from the heart of Friday Harbor. so really close to get to shopping and restaurants, and only 3 miles south to gorgeous walking beaches and trails along "South Beach" , "American Camp" and Mt. Finlaysen, some of the most explored destinations on the island. There is also a very scenic walking trail leading to "American Camp" directly from our property for those of you who love to commune with nature by foot. And for you golf addicts, the deck on the cottage looks directly onto San Juan Valley Golf Course which may cause you to be lured to play a round of golf during your vacation or at least want to take a leisurely walk around the links which many of our residents routinely do. And alternatively, for those who want to just hunker down and relax, you can simply nestle into our cottage deck or on the garden furniture facing our Pond and do absolutely nothing while experiencing the quiet and tranquility of our property. The cottage downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, clothes closet, storage space for luggage and good reading lamps on each side of the bed. It has an attached bathroom with luxurious absorbent towels and complimentary soaps and shampoos. The upstairs living room and utility kitchen has wonderful natural light coming through lots of windows and French doors leading on to two separate decks, both of which have patio furniture upon which to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine, while gazing on the rising sun or setting sunsets. The kitchen is equipped with a convection oven, microwave and toaster oven , countertop skillet for making pancakes, (however no stove) and plenty of dishes, silverware, serving utensils, a French press coffee maker, electric water heater and blender as well as glassware, napkins, salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee and bottled waters. Propane BBQ is ready for you use. The living room also has really comfy sofa and chair, reading lights and a Wall TV with cable channels. We think we've thought of everything to make your stay comfortable and we do hope we will meet all of your expectations. We do have a parking area for your vehicle and an area right outside the cottage to store your bicycles if you are biking on our island. We also have an enclosed shop which is insulated and has electricity, located adjacent to the parking area. You are welcome to store the bikes there as well. The door is unlocked but our property is so private and secure, that no worries about the security of your bikes overnight.
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Friday Harbor
Located in Friday Harbor, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
San Juan Golf & Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
San Juan Golf & Tennis Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 20 min drive - 24.1 km
Getting around
Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 6 min drive
Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 12 min drive
Salty Fox Coffee - 6 min drive
Downriggers - 7 min drive
San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds?
As of 18 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds on 28 Apr, 2026 start from S$312, 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.
How much is parking at Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cottage on Bison Pond-Tranquility & Beauty Abounds located?
Situated in Friday Harbor, this golf cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Juan Island National Historic Park, San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and American Camp Visitor Center. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This cottage is just magnificent. You feel like you are in a private villa away from the city, but are just a few minutes away from Friday Harbor. We were greeted one morning by a number of deer in our backyard. We would definitely stay here again and world highly recommend it. You will feel right at home!
David R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
I love the comparison to a Villa.
Look forward to your return.
Karen
Karen's cottage was fantastic; we enjoyed our 2 night stay very much. The property is beautiful and the cottage had all the comfort's of home. I highly recommend this cottage for your stay on Friday Harbor.
Wendy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to having you visit us again.
Karen Palmer
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at The Cottage on Bison Pond. We were welcomed with beautiful flowers and a large bottle of sparkling water. The cottage was immaculate and had every convenience to make our stay comfortable. The bed was so comfortable. We enjoyed sitting out on both decks. Karen was easy to communicate with and even accommodated an extra day. We hope to return to beautiful San Juan Island some day!
We truly enjoyed our 3 night stay and found the property as described. It was neat, quiet, tranquil, and just what was needed for us to recharge. Its location is ideal to easily visit each beautiful part of the island. We highly recommend!
Michael P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Hi Michael,
Thank you for sharing your review of the cottage and beautiful location. Future guests rely on first-hand feedback. :)
This property is perfect for a long weekend retreat. It’s very quiet. Clean as pictured and had all the amenities we needed. The birds were lovely and we saw a little river otter in the pond on our arrival. Just a few min from Friday Harbor.
The cottage is located away from the busy center of Friday Harbour making it a peaceful place to retire after a long day. The back balcony was perfect for happy hour & bird watching. The cottage was well stocked with items we needed for our stay.
Renee J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thank you. We enjoyed having you as guests too and hope you return.
Karen Palmer
We loved our stay in the cottage. Both patios offered excellent views and were wonderful for sipping coffee in the morning. The unit was beautifully furnished and even had banana bread and ice cream waiting for us.
The host was quick to answer all questions and was kind enough to mail us our car keys that we left behind. I would highly recommend this property for your next stay on San Juan!
Property was amazing. Owner thought of everything that one would need. Tastefully done. Bright, quiet, clean and nice surrounding property with safe place to store bikes. We will stay here again.
Bruce I.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for your kind review. You are welcome back anytime!
Karen Palmer
We had a great stay at the Bison Pond cottage. Everything was as described. Karen was easy to communicate with and very responsive. We are already planning our next visit.
John D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the nice review. We look forward to hosting you again!
Karen Palmer
What a wonderful place! The cabin itself is well appointed and beautifully laid out, and the grounds are lush and spacious, with a pond and a little garden path. The location is perfect, out of the way enough that it's peaceful but just minutes from Friday Harbor and since it's a small island, only about 15 minutes from most destinations. Kitchen has everything you need for a couple days stay, and there was an abundance of towels and blankets. Host let us check in early and check out late and promptly responded to all communication both by phone and email. Extremely good price for what you are getting especially in the modern accommodations market. Highly recommend, would stay again.
This was an excellent property choice for us. The serene quiet setting at this cottage and listening to the birds couldn't be better. The inside of the cottage is bright, clean, and comfortable. The bed is a little firmer than we like. There is a small toaster oven, microwave, and griddle for cooking plus all dishes and utensils. Everything is nearby to include all recreation, grocery stores, and airport along with ferry. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back!
Sheila P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you for providing such a thorough walk through of this cottage and describing the peaceful setting with nature abound. We look forward to your return.
Karen Palmer
Property is exactly as pictured and better.
All of the linens and towels were extremely good quality. There were plenty of blankets and pillows. Loved the suitcase racks! The kitchen had a single cup coffee maker as well as a French press… and included pods and coffee as well as sugar and creamer. There was an amazing mini loaf of banana bread waiting for us that we thoroughly enjoyed. We had everything we needed to cook dinner there one evening- though no steak knives- but made do with other knives. Fridge is small but still worked out great.
This was a great location as well. With some searching I found the American Camp Trail near the house. It is 5.4miles round trip from the guest house to the visitor center. So I got some great trail runs in while there. Also super close to drive to American Camp and wander around- as well as close to town.
We loved our anniversary weekend away! Thanks for a great home.
Amanda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2023
Hi Amanda,
We enjoyed having you as our guest and discovering a trail from the cottage to American Camp. WOW what a treat!
We hope to have you visit again.
Best,
Karen Palmer