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Gorgeous 4 sovrum Island Retreat Med Island / utsikt över vattnet; 12 sovplatser

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4 sovrum3+ badrumSovplats för 12

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Friday Harbor, WA

San Juan County Park
‪6 min med bil‬
Lime Kiln Point State Park
‪8 min med bil‬
Roche Harbor Marina
‪23 min med bil‬
Friday Harbor, Washington (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
‪26 min med bil‬

Rum och sängar

4 sovrum (sovplats för 12)

Sovrum 1

5 enkelsängar

Sovrum 2

1 queensize-säng

Sovrum 3

1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum 4

1 kingsize-säng

3 badrum, 1 toalett

Badrum 1

Badkar · Toalett · Endast dusch

Badrum 2

Badkar eller dusch · Toalett

Badrum 3

Badkar eller dusch · Toalett

Badrum 4

Toalett

Ytterligare utrymmen

Däck eller uteplats

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Separat middagsplats

Om boendet

Gorgeous 4 sovrum Island Retreat Med Island / utsikt över vattnet; 12 sovplatser

Komma bort från allt i detta frodigt inredda, vackra 4 sovrum hem med spektakulära vatten och territoriella vyer. Så tyst allt du kan höra är swish av fågelvingar.
Samadhi House är uppe på toppen Mt. Dallas, den högsta punkten på San Juan Island i delstaten Washington. Här finns en spektakulär utsikt över Haro Strait (skiljer USA från Kanada), den kanadensiska Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island och skogklädda berg. Omgiven av härligheter NW natur, kan du inte se ett enda hus. Men du kommer att titta på när kryssningsfartyg huvudet tyst mot Alaska och örnar och hökar sväva ovanför. Du kan även upptäcka enstaka val bryter mot i sundet. På natten ser du avlägsna ljusen från Victoria och Sydney BC Den perfekta privata reträtten! Dessutom kommer du att njuta av konst samlad från hela världen.
Samadhi House har:
• 4 sovrum; sover upp till 12
• 3 eldstäder (2 gas, 1 elektrisk)
• Gratis trådlöst nätverk
• Gourmetkök
* BBQ
• Träningsutrustning
• High-end lyxiga bambu sängkläder och kvalitetsmadrasser för bästa natts sömn
• Uppvärmda golv i två av badrummen
• Stor platt-TV
• DVD-filmbibliotek
• Tvättmaskin torktumlare
• Inomhus, utomhus sittplatser
• Bibliotek med fantastiska böcker
• Värmepump med AC till bottenvåningen
Samadhi House ligger bara några minuter från alla bekvämligheter du kan be om:
• 7-minuters bilresa till Lime Kiln State Park, nordvästens främsta Orca-utsiktspunkt där man kan se dessa fantastiska valar fodra inom 20 meter från stranden (säsongsöppen)
• San Juan County park, där vänner kan slå läger och du kan starta dina kajaker eller andra små båtar
• Friday Harbor och Roche Harbor - Restauranger etc.
• Lavendelgård
• Vin
• Golfbana
• Valskådningsturer
• Kajakpaddlingsturer
• Segla båtliv
• Strandkamning
• Scooteruthyrning
• Vandring
• Handla
• Museer

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Ajayan & Keesha

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Engelska

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Incheckning efter 16.00

Lägsta ålder för att hyra: 30 år

Utcheckning före 10.00

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Barn tillåts: 0–17 år

We are now allowing parties with children.

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Absolutely no outdoor fires, fireworks, or outdoor cooking except in propane BBQ supplied by owner. Guests must clean BBQ after use.

Do not attempt to access locked closets or cabinets.

Do not disturb or disconnect the outdoor security cameras. These only show us the entrances and are there for security purposes.

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Detta boende drivs av en professionell värd. Att erbjuda boende är kopplat till värdens företagsverksamhet eller yrke.

Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.

Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.

Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.

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Om området

Friday Harbor

Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet i Friday Harbor. San Juan Island National Historic Park och English Camp är lokala sevärdheter, och för den som gillar att shoppa rekommenderas Uptown Center (shoppingcenter) och MayFair Shopping Centre. Pelindaba Lavender Farm och Whale Museum är också värda ett besök. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.

Friday Harbor, WA

I närheten

San Juan County Park - 6 min med bil - 3.2 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 8 min med bil - 2.6 km
Pelindaba Lavender Farm - 10 min med bil - 7.5 km
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 15 min med bil - 11.0 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 23 min med bil - 18.4 km

Ta sig runt

Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 24 min med bil

Restauranger

‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬24 min med bil
‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬24 min med bil
‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬25 min med bil
‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬24 min med bil
‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬24 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Är Gorgeous 4 sovrum Island Retreat Med Island / utsikt över vattnet; 12 sovplatser husdjursvänligt?

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Incheckning börjar 16.00.

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Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.

Var ligger Gorgeous 4 sovrum Island Retreat Med Island / utsikt över vattnet; 12 sovplatser?

Denna semesterbostad på landet ligger 3,4 km från Mt. Grant Preserve och 4,4 km från Lime Kiln Point State Park. San Juan County Park och Pelindaba Lavender Farm ligger också mindre än 15 km härifrån.

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Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.

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9,0/10

Renlighet

10/10

Incheckning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Läge

9,4/10

Annonsens riktighet

10/10 Fantastiskt

Rob G.

10 aug. 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful view

It was a great place to have a large group with a great view. A little bit of an adventure to get there too.

Bodde här 2 nätter i augusti 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

William N.

3 jan. 2025

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A mini-retreat at Samadhi

We had an absolutely wonderful time! What a fantastic place you have built! With the wonderful view and the construction that takes advantage of that view, coupled with the inspiring art at every turn, it was like being at a mini-retreat! My wife and I loved your libraries, and took pics of the shelves to follow up.I think you have coolest office space in the state. What a view!We liked the Sauna so much my wife is interested in picking up a model from that manufacturer. What a relaxing way to unwind.It was also fun using the telescope. Another way to ponder the universe, a big theme at Samadhi!All of the above led to an adventure we'll never forget. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home.Bill & Sara

Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Matt W.

25 juni 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful, isolated getaway perched high on the mountain.

Ajayan (host) communicated well and provided a lovely mountain cottage high on Dallas mountain with a beautiful view of the water and distant islands and mountains. It was a very meditative experience!!

Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Teresa F., Missoula, MT

11 juli 2018

A breathtaking view and remote peaceful location.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at this house. There were no surprises and it worked very well.

Bodde här 5 nätter i juli 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

Zachary L.

16 juli 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

As relaxing as it gets

Worth the price and that saying something. If you want a peace you won’t want to leave for your entire trip, this is it. Best sunset in the island.

Bodde här 3 nätter i juli 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Bryan B.

2 nov. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

SJI

Soectacular home with great views

Bodde här 4 nätter i oktober 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

judith p., aurora, colorado

14 aug. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Awesome sunsets!

Property was peaceful, quiet and secluded with the most incredible views of Vancouver Island. We enjoyed the island visiting Lime Kiln Point State Park, Cattle point Lighthouse and Friday Harbor. Very nice home for a family retreat. Thanks to Ajayan for being helpful and available for any questions that we had.

Bodde här 6 nätter i augusti 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Arlene G.

26 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Jill side house wonderful View

Easy

Bodde här 4 nätter i september 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Roger F.

31 juli 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Samadhi House

Our multi-generational family of 9 had a wonderful week in this house on San Juan Island. The views from the house including sunsets are spectacular., and there are plenty of activities on the island. Our week was unseasonably warm, and we recommend a couple of additional fans for such times.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2022

8/10 Bra

karl e.

6 juli 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation och plats

review

Great place, great host. The view you will remember. Note to Host: please reduce the amount of items thru out the house. But what a collection tho.

Bodde här 5 nätter i juni 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Catherine P.

3 sep. 2020

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Holiday

Lovely house--the only real problem was the smell of incense.

Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paul K.

17 maj 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Peace & Tranquility

If you seek peace & tranquility this is the rental for you. 4 bedrooms, 8 beds and sleeping for 12 assuming some are couples who sleep together. Perfect for larger groups that want a quiet, remote, rental with spectacular views. San Juan Island not that large so this location works wherever your island adventure takes you. I do not recommend driving to this location in the dark.

Bodde här 4 nätter i maj 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Verifierad resenär

6 aug. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful two week family reunion

Ajayan and his daughter Sudha were wonderful hosts during our stay, and it was reassuring that they live nearby. Our communication was instant, and they were ready to attend to any question or need without hesitation. Views are spectacular, and the floorplan was perfect for our various families. We did most of our own cooking and the kitchen and dining areas were big enough for our clan. The wrap around deck provided play areas for the little ones, and evening guitar and sing-a-longs for the group. We would love to make another trip to San Juan, and will be happy to stay here again!

Bodde här 14 nätter i juli 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

K S.

16 juli 2019

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time at Samadhi Hiuse and spent a lot of time enjoying the amazing views from the deck and watching the hummingbirds. Beds were comfortable and we had plenty of sleeping space for 12. Very close to Lime Kiln Park as well as San Juan County Park. Had a great selection of games and easy to hook up a phone to the sound system for music. Kitchen had everything we needed - even an Instant Pot! Owner was very responsive to our questions and answered quickly.

Bodde här 6 nätter i juli 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Mary J.

2 apr. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Best Birthday Ever

I had a wonderful time. The weather cooperated. Had wonderful sunsets. Could of used a bigger kitchen and more space to put kitchen supplies,groceries not needing refrigeration. Got into watching Virgin River at night. Went kayacking, whale watching... saw 27 whales and about 20 sea lions,hiked, saw the lavender farm and store, went to American Camp and British camp, the winery, and saw many Eagles. Thank You for sharing your home. Mary

Bodde här 6 nätter i mars 2023

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Linda L., Bluffton, South Carolina, USA

17 juli 2017

Almost Heaven

Our group of 10 stayed here recently to celebrate my 60th birthday. While the drive up the last part of the hill was a bit intimidating, the view from the deck and the floor to ceiling windows makes you quickly forget any troubles. From the minute you enter this house you feel an immediate sense of peace and tranquility,and the natural beauty surrounding you is just overwhelming. We spent our days exploring beautiful San Juan Island and in the evening we prepared some outstanding meals and just relaxed on the deck mesmerized by the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. Without television and electronic devices we spent quality time enjoying each others' company and everyone agreed it was a trip we will never forget.

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2017

10/10 Fantastiskt

Roberta M.

24 aug. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Remote spot with beautiful views

The property was lovely. Very spiritual. It was very remote, and as other reviews have suggested, I highly recommend arriving when there's still some daylight if possible. (We arrived at night and it was fine.) Also, make sure to follow the directions to the house provided by the owners; Google Maps stops short of getting you to the destination. That said, it is a beautiful spot. The house was very well-stocked with spices, tea, coffee, dish detergent, etc. My one suggestion to be aware of is that the amount of space is a little misleading. Two of the rooms are quite small, with little space to unpack, so some of us "lived out of our suitcases" for the four days we were there. The other two rooms are quite large. We had not read all the reviews, so we were a little surprised to find a yurt quite close to the house, but to be fair, the owner's daughter, who was presumably staying in it in the evenings, was very respectful of our privacy. The owner, Ajayan, was very responsive and easy to reach if necessary. All in all, it is a beautiful spot, particularly if you want to be remote and in a gorgeous setting.

Bodde här 3 nätter i augusti 2023

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

Carolyn W.

4 okt. 2016

Samadhi house

Nice house lively view. The kitchen was well supplied. Both bathrooms have deep jet tubs. This made it difficult for 2 of our ladies that have knee and balance issues. There was a walk-in shower upstairs. Again, same issues. But we had a good time. The sunsets were amazing. There are a couple things I wish we would have known before booking. It is on a primitive (rough) road with a steep gravel driveway. Some cars would really have trouble. Also, the fact that the entrance to the house is up 2 flights of stairs. The 4 beds on lower level can not be reached from inside the house. They are like a separate apt. I feel those things should be information to have before you decide to rent. If they are not an issue for your group, then enjoy your time.

Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2016

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

6/10 Okej

Sherry E., Denver, CO

15 aug. 2017

Gorgeous View

The house is lovely, and the view from the deck is magnificent. When we were at the house, we spent all of our time outside. It is very isolated (which is wonderful), and it might be hard to find without Ajayan’s excellent directions. We were a large group—6 adults and 5 young children. We enjoyed a glass of wine on the deck each night, but there were only 3 mismatched wine glasses. A few more would have been nice. The bathtub on the main floor was so clogged when we got there that we couldn’t use it, but there were 2 others to share. The master bedroom is fabulous—very large with a view of the water. However, the 2 bedrooms on the main level are quite small. There is a very nice children’s room on the lower level; I think that the house would be more suited for older rather than younger children. I would highly recommend that you take pictures of any existing damage when you arrive—scratches on furniture, stains on carpets, cracks on glasses, etc. It must so difficult for an owner and housekeeper to ascertain when damage has occurred. With pictures, you will have a record.

Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2017

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

6/10 Okej

14 aug. 2015

5 stars views- 1 star garbage expectations

The house is well appointed with a Budda theme. There are prayer flags and wind chimes that add to the decor and flavor. Our family fit nicely into the house with the downstairs room providing lots of space for the little ones to run and play. Unfortunately, when we visited the temperature were in the 80's. With no fans to circulate the air, the house became stifling during the daytimes. We would wait for it to cool off during evening hours after the sunset. Between the heat and the hornets, we barely used the deck- one of the best features of Samadi House. The views are incredible and our entire family enjoyed the sunsets. When it came time to pack up, the list of chores was not unreasonable except for the expectation that we would take all of our garbage with us. This caused a debate within our family- should we follow the expectations or should we leave our garbage in the basement with the other garbage that was overflowing? There were no additional containers. We decided to to the responsible thing and take our garbage with us. I can tell you, even triple bagged, it smelled all the way to town. Did you know that there is no public disposal for garbage on San Juan Island? You either have to sneak and drop it in someone's dumpster or you have to remove it from the island in your vehicle. We, asked a resident if we could deposit the garbage (some of it with baby diapers) in their container. She, thankfully, graciously consented. Through the years, we have rented different properties on San Juan Island and we have never been asked to haul our own garbage- having backpacked- we are firm believers in pack it in- pack it out but not when you are paying a top price point. It is a deal breaker.

2/10 Väldigt dåligt

Kristy M.

19 juni 2019

Gillade inte: Renlighet och annonsens riktighet

The VRBO web pics are not up to date. Very Disappointing House for such Beautiful Views.

We arrived and before we carried in our things, we had to sweep the floors, wipe down the countertops, the table & seats of the table chairs. Three of our guests had hairs on their sheets, and one guests sheets looked very dirty....to the point that HE slept in his clothes to avoid contact with the bedding. There was also no coffee pot, and there were dirty socks on the porch. You cannot unpack due to full drawers & either full or locked closets. When you pay that kind of money for a home, you at least expect it to be clean. We reached out to the home owner about the house being dirty & he was unable to get anyone there to clean. The ONLY accurate thing about this home are the beautiful views, they are probably some of the best on the island, I will give them that. The photos on VRBO's booking website are not current photos of the home. The home is decorated in a VERY personal way. There are many many artifacts throughout the home from the owners travels, and some of them are very sexual in nature, and very inappropriate for a family of any ages. If the current photos of the home had been on the booking website, we would of never booked this home just on that basis. The bunk room can't be accessed from the main part of the house, it is accessible only by going out the back door & down the stairs of the deck & then it is located underneath the house. We had to put our 19&21 year old daughter out there, and then if you want them to be able to get back in the house during the night you can't lock the doors, so the security of the home is lacking. There is one of the bedrooms that has a wall of books, and there are alot of them that are VERY sexual in nature, so moving our girls to that room was inappropriate. We had been planning our vacation for months and just wanted to enjoy our trip to the San Juan islands with our family. We had to move to another house to be able to do this as we did not even feel comfortable cooking in this house. This was at our own expense, and the owner was only willing to refund us one of our 7 nights. We are NOT difficult people, just expect to arrive to a clean house, have a coffee maker & especially expect to know what we are getting based on the pictures that sold the house to us. We would of NEVER booked this house if the pictures had shown even some what accurate depictions of the house. There is also construction going on at the house site as well that we weren't aware of.

Bodde här 7 nätter i maj 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Alexa L.

7 juli 2024

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Lovely stay

The house has a lovely vibe and an amazing view! It was comfortable and beautiful.

Bodde här 4 nätter i juli 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Dan K.

30 okt. 2023

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Marvelous San Juan House – Transcendent Experience

This marvelous place on San Juan Island was exactly as advertised. The home itself is gorgeous. It has wonderful amenities, beautiful light, and it makes the absolute most of the incredible view it has of the rest of the island and the Haro Strait. The host is also fantastic – friendly, proactive, and easy to communicate with. Can't really ask for more.

Bodde här 3 nätter i oktober 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kent L., Camas, WA

17 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful and as described and depicted in the pictures. WiFi was robust enough for streaming and work purposes. We were late in making ferry reservations and originally had an 8 pm ferry scheduled. But were able to move it up at the last moment to the 4 pm sailing. This was good because the house is at the end of a curvy rural road and gravel lane with lots of turns and it would be very difficult to find in the dark. Entering the address in google maps will bring you close but will miss the very last turn so follow the printed directions and consult the actual google map. The owners have a lot of Asian art and decor so it might not be the best rental for families with little kids who have curious hands. If our kids had still been toddlers I would have been stressed about all the breakables in the home. The master site is huge and gorgeous but is open loft-style to the rest of the house and sound echoes with all the wood. So not great if you want to sleep while others chat or watch TV downstairs. The views are unbeatable and you can see the lights of Victoria BC at night. We will definitely return.

Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2022

10/10 Fantastiskt

Thomas C.

8 sep. 2022

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing views, stunningly peaceful

Went with a group of six friends and had a great time. The view is pretty unbeatable, and all the amenities we could have wanted were there. We cooked together with the gas stove and the grill and played games at the eight-person dining table—perfect for our stay. The downstairs area with many (5) beds is a separate, locked entrance but connected via the deck. Would be perfect for kids or folks that don't mind the summer camp vibes of the beds crammed together. The only thing to note is if you have a heavier two-wheel-drive vehicle (e.g. a minivan) you may want to park in the upper parking area and walk down, as there is a pretty steep grade on gravel between the two sections. We initially parked a minivan in the lower area and had to back it up the hill after the first two attempts spun the wheels on the way up. This house is gorgeous, with beautiful windows and wraparound deck that the pictures don't do justice. You can stargaze at night, enjoy a misty morning in the forest, and watch the sun set over the islands in the distance at dusk. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Bodde här 3 nätter i september 2022

Om värden

Ajayan & Keesha är värd

We love to travel, write, meditate, be out in nature and connect with others. We hope our home allows for all of those activities for you. Samadhi House contains many of the artifacts of our life of travel and study, including indigenous art from Asia, India, Africa, Peru, and North America. We share it with the hopes that you will find the same peace here that we find.

Varför värden valde detta boende

We fell in love with San Juan Island many years ago and have been coming up here to write for 7 or more years. We have looked and looked for our house. When we saw this one we knew we were home.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Samadhi House allows for complete peace. We love the view from the master bedroom, the view from the chaise lounge in the living room (with a good book of course and binoculars near by), the view from the downstairs great room and the feeling of the whole house.