Chef's Kitchen, Salish Sea View, EV Charger: This is The Cottage on Cedar Street

"One of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in."
"A beautiful home in a very special place."
"One of the best family vacations ever!"
"We were very happy staying at this house."
"The accommodations were excellent and sparkly clean."
"This house met all our expectations plus more."

Please write an introduction about you and your group. How many people in your group? Ages of children? Number of cars that will be parked in the driveway? What island adventures are you hoping to experience? Any special occasion - birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement? Have you visited the San Juan Islands before? Help us help you have a fantastic experience while visiting San Juan Island!

This is the Cottage on Cedar Street:
The Cottage on Cedar Street is a cozy wood-sided house in a beach town (near the beach!). A small home loaded with coastal charm. A dwelling meant exclusively for guests (that's you!). Cozy comfort is an essential feature. Open floor plan, functions very efficiently; tis bright, cozy and welcoming! Every detail has been meticulously planned with you, our guest, in mind. The interior of the cottage was completely refurbished in 2023, while the exterior was painted a gorgeous light blue with a touch of lavender in a nod to our lavender fields on the island.

Exterior
* 2-story cottage with wrap-around front porch
* Bike rack - 4 bike capacity; covered, secure
* EV charging station: ChargePoint Home Flex, Level 2, 240V
* 3-minute drive or a gentle 14-minute walk from Friday Harbor village and the San Juan Island ferry dock

Interior
* Reverse lay-out = bedrooms + main bath on first floor (no lugging baggage upstairs)
* Salish Sea/Griffin Bay view deck, dining room, living room, well-equipped chef's kitchen on 2nd floor with soaring 20-foot ceiling; plenty of windows making the space light and bright
* Decorated in soft coastal colors with superior comfort and charm throughout

Bedrooms, lower level
* Two queen beds, well-appointed bedrooms on the first floor with an adjoining, amenity-filled tiled bathroom
* High quality all-cotton organic bedding and bath towels
* Spa robes, slippers
* Dedicated work-from-home desk + chair in main bedroom

Bathroom
* Double sink vanity
* Huge walk-in tiled shower with rain shower head + handheld shower system
* Eco-friendly organic bath products: Ginger Lily Farms Botanicals body wash, shampoo, and conditioner
* All-natural bamboo toilet and tissue paper, individually wrapped toothbrushes, cotton rounds, and cotton swabs; biodegradable makeup remover wipes; organic body lotion; organic feminine products

* NOTE: products such as benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxy acids, common ingredients in acne and skin cleansers/gels/creams/serums, bleach our colored towels (leaving orange blotches that cannot be removed). Guests are financially responsible for replacement cost of bath linens due to stained towels, wash cloths, etc. Please use caution with skin care products.

Laundry
* Laundry = full-size washer + dryer located on first floor between bedrooms
* Eco-friendly laundry products (NO bleach please - our septic system doesn't like it!)

Upstairs, upper level
* 20-foot vaulted ceilings in living room/dining room/kitchen
* Chef's kitchen (well equipped), open living and dining room, and powder room on upper level
* View deck with BBQ, outdoor dining table/chairs + sun umbrella; enjoy expansive views of the Salish Sea, Griffin Bay and the southern tip of San Juan Island

Kitchen
* Locally roasted organic coffee beans, grinder, drip coffee, French press, organic coffee filters
* Variety of teas, sugars, and creamers; tea pot, electric water kettle, loose tea strainer
* Toaster oven, 4-slice toaster, blender
* Bertazzoni gas cooktop/oven

* Large south facing deck, accessed through French doors off the dining room
* Heated hardwood + tile floors throughout the entire cottage
* Expansive southern view of Griffin Bay on the Salish Sea
* Thoughtful details and nuanced touches throughout
* No pets on property due to allergies ($500 fee for non-compliance)
* Children 12+ welcome (property is not equipped with baby gear)
* No unregistered guests
* No parties, events or casual gatherings allowed

Coming to the island for a wedding?
Dreaming of a kayak adventure on the Salish Sea?
Plan to bike around the island?
Want the thrill of seeing Orca whales under the guidance of experienced and knowledgeable guides?
Looking to ride a moped or e-bike on beautiful scenic country roads?
On your way to other points of interest and beyond (Vancouver Island/Victoria B.C.)?
How about a relaxing afternoon at our island winery?
Sipping your favorite beverage on our upper deck with views overlooking Griffin Bay and the Salish Sea?

There are endless activities and relaxing opportunities to choose from! Come visit one of the most pristine archipelago destinations in the heart of the Salish Sea. A short distance from the mainland but a world away from everything.

Fun fact: you can see Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (on Vancouver Island) from our western shoreline; it's only a few miles away. There's something on San Juan Island for everyone!

NOTE: We love animals, and we get that guests want to include their fur babies in their vacation plans. If you intend to include pets while visiting the island, please select a pet-friendly property that is appropriate for your needs. To ensure an allergen-free environment for all guests, we enforce a strict policy prohibiting pets. If evidence of an unauthorized animal is discovered, a $500 fee will be charged to guests. We appreciate your cooperation.

In addition:
* We have exterior cameras monitoring the entrances to the home to ensure compliance with our occupancy limits and our pet policies.

* The semi-circular driveway is shared with all guests and easily accommodates up to three cars.

* Host reserves the right to change decor, bedding, pillows, exterior/interior furniture arrangement, and exterior plantings, and by doing so, does not constitute listing inaccuracies.

San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide
Beautiful.
Unique.
Fragile.

Go slow. Come see the beauty in this magical place. Feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun. Listen for the blow of whales and the sweet sound of songbirds. Breathe in the earthy smell of the forests and luscious fields of lavender and wildflowers. Expect to see deer, foxes, sea otters, Orca whales, owls, eagles, and more. RELAX. You are on island time now. Let us provide you with a home-away-from-home experience that's relaxing, comfortable, squeaky clean, and perfectly located to every point on the island. Enjoy!

Reflect. Native American Tribes and First Nations of Canada have lived in and stewarded the San Juan Islands as part of their ancestral territory since time immemorial. Coast Salish people in the Islands tended and harvested shellfish, salmon, crab, and other species from the Sea, camas in the prairies, berries along streams and in forests, and other flora and fauna for food and traditional uses. These ancestral lands and waters are still utilized today, and are protected under inherent, ancestral, and tribal treaty rights.

Respect. Let us acknowledge we reside on the ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish people who have called this place home since time immemorial and let us honor inherent, aboriginal and treaty rights that have been passed down from generation to generation.

We are proud and honored to call these special and unique islands our home. We are honored to host you, our guests, in this amazing place!