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Spacious Studio Downtown! (Explorer's Suite)

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Queen bed, Smart TV, Electric Fireplace shown. (Queen air mattress provided for the 3rd person.) **Kitchenette means mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates, cups. Toaster available upon request.** This is a non-smoking property
This unit has a kitchenette, no A/C and no laundry facility on site.
Kitchenette and queen bed shown. **Kitchenette means mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates, cups. Toaster available upon request.**
**Kitchenette means mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates, cups. Toaster available upon request.**
Kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker and mini fridge (no full kitchen for cooking).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Microwave
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Historical Society and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Spacious Studio Downtown! (Explorer's Suite)

Spacious Studio Downtown. Explorer's Suite (in a 5-unit building). Unit Sleeps 3 people.

The Explorer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Explorer is located on the ground floor and equipped with a Queen size bed (an air mattress is also provided in the room) and kitchenette (no oven). This Suite offers a 3/4 bathroom with walk-in tiled shower. It is fully furnished with chairs, new small appliances and an electric fireplace. Wi-fi and a Smart TV is supplied for guests to log-in to their preferred streaming services.

Guests will find that one block from Acanthus Suites will bring you into the heart of downtown Friday Harbor, offering many delicious restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, ice-cream shops and art galleries, all within walking distance. On Saturday mornings the local San Juan Island Farmer's Market is a 5-minute walk from the Acanthus Suites!

Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!

The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant’s daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.

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: 204 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 57.9 Mbps -- Ping: 56 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted October 2024)

Parking available to guests.

**The Acanthus House rooms do not have Air Conditioning but do have a fan during summer months.**

**The Acanthus House rooms do not have kitchens or laundry facility but is close to restaurants and a laundromat.**

This Suite has good cell phone reception.

This is a Non-Smoking building.

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

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About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre. San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Roche Harbor Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whale Museum and Labyrinth. Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like whale watching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whale Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lafarge Open Space - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

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. 58 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Comfortable and clean

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute and comfortable location, convenient to stores and shops. Beautiful grounds would definitely recommend and I’d stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the arts & crafts architecture
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marlo w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. The room was large and the bed was comfy. All the shops, restuarants and harbor were only a short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Great place to stay!

We loved staying here. Great location, comfortable bed... We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

luke b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy but spacious room within walking distance of just about everything. I will book again next time I'm on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean & cozy. Perfect location for Friday Harbor - 5 min from ferry. Not far from other parts of the island you’ll definitely want to explore. Walking distance to town for food & shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great location

Great little place, needs blinds in all windows, if you are nit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

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

Perfect Spot!

I couldn’t be more happy with my stay. This place was quiet and quaint and an easy walk to everything in Friday Harbor, from coffee to the local brewery to whale watching tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvett O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful building. Walk to shops and restaurants. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan p.

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

Great location

Great location and very comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keanie B.

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

Very cute, clean and cosy place to stay

Great place to stay close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn A.

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

Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Great location! Easy walk to town and ferry landing.

Would stay here again and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Friday Harbor

The explorers unit was clean and comfortable. Walking distance to town. Definitely would stay here again! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherryl G.

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

Friday Harbor on Argyle Street

It was such a charming place to stay. We loved that it was built so long ago with the beautiful wood furnishing. We especislly loved the picture of the kids and enjoyed thinking about what life was like for them back then. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, charming, close to town. Just perfect for the 2 of us. Could have used a small hotplate, but got along fine with just the microwave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Suite was very clean and spacious. Having a second room with lovely woodwork, table and chairs, a microwave and mini fridge was a real plus. It comes complete with an electric fireplace and two comfortable easy chairs for reading. The suite is within walking distance of the whole downtown area, and yet is very quiet. Being in old house, we could hear the footsteps, but not the voices, of guests in the room above ours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

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

Winter vacation

This location is nice and convenient. Walking distance to everything in Friday Harbor, and a quick drive to anywhere we needed to go. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Charming room in walking distance to everything in Friday Harbor.

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 Explorer's Suite was a perfect fit for our stay. Walkable from the ferry, and in walking distance to everything we wanted to do in Friday Harbor, it made an easy trip to adventure, take a break and relax and then get out and explore again. The property was clean and uniquely charming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect accommodation, perfect location.

The perfect base if you are looking to discover all the beauty Friday Harbor has to offer. An easy walk into the heart of town and only stone's throw to the local brewery. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Very lovely accommodations

We were happy with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo B.

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

Friday Harbor Stay in Explorer Suite

The place was perfectly located for ease in walking downtown where food, beverages and shopping awaits! The manager was easy to chat with, as needed. I think the Pandemic cleaning is overstated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann F.

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

Great Arts and Crafts home!

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Lovely visit

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After 36 hrs.of flight delays and no sleep, we arrived and were gratefully allowed to check in early. Found it to be charming, quiet and just what we needed for our week-long stay on Friday Harbor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis Q.

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

Old school woodwork and built-ins

Convenient location, well represented by the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Super Nice 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: We loved staying at the Acanthus. Lots of thoughtful touches. Spacious and beautiful, and well thin walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2025
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Acanthus! Thank you for your kind words, it’s so great to know you loved the space and the convenient location.
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