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Beach house, heated pool, hot tub, private beach, shared dock
Friday harbor, WA

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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Gorgeous location and home
There’s endless things to do with your whole family here! Such an enjoyable place to stay and take in the beauty of the island. Hoping we can make it back soon!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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Family Reunion
Great property, well maintained and the indoor pool was a hit with the kids. We also made use of dock. There is a wide variety of activities on the island. A wonderful time and would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2023
Thank you, Daniel! We enjoyed having you!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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Wonderful Housewives
Easy check in/out. Very clean and comfortable. Great location on the water. Pool and hot tub very nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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special place
Beautiful property. Responsive hosts. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2023
Thank You Robert! We will see you again!

8/10 Good

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation for patents 50th anniversary
Everyone loved pool Ann’s setting. Able to have all in one place. There was 14 of us. Only complaint is mattresses are a little wo
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Family celebration
This is an ideal location for a family gathering, especially if you have your own Boston Whaler or boat of some type. The setting is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S., Longmont, Colorado, USA

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A
Great venue
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Roseburg

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San Juan Island
This house was perfect for our family gathering. Each bedroom has its own bathroom so each family had their own private space. The kids loved the indoor pool and also kayaking and spending time down by the water .. plenty of space to spread out and never felt crowded.. the views from front porch area were amazing .. my granddaughter summed it up perfectly when she said she was going home to tell her friends she’d spent a week in wonderland!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S., Eugene, Oregon.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than Listing
Just a really amazing property and location! The variety of fun activities was absolutely perfect for our group of 12. The pool house is fantastic, the kids loved it, but it had to compete with kayaking, sailing with friend's sailboat from the dock, corn hole championships on the beautiful back patio, and hiking. Beautiful house with a great kitchen (with everything you could possibly need), large, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. Just around the corner from Roche Harbor, but you'll just want to stay at your private piece of paradise. Super host that is only present/available if you need him. Highly recommended, other than we want to keep it all to ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Paradise
Awesome property. Gorgeous waterfront view and dock. Pool was in great shape. Beach is full of oysters, clams, etc. Fun little charcoal grills. Very responsive host. Fantastic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2023
Thank You! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
The photos didn’t do this property justice. This place is one we would love to come back too. My whole family hadn’t gotten together in 7 years, but we came together here for a lovely weekend of whale watching, relaxation and fun in the pool house. My brothers and I felt like kids again jumping off the diving board, and splashing around in the pool. The hot tub worked well and the kitchen was fully stocked. Never had an issue communicating with the properties team either. Highly recommend this spot, for its seclusion, its beautiful views and the magical memories to be made here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2023
Thank you!! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
Amazing property! Beautiful spot and very responsive host. Pool and hot tub were so great to have given marginal spring weather. Mattresses were very hard and kitchen cooking utensils were a little light but other than that, excellent place . We would rent again without hesitation if we could get in. Its booked far in advance and for good reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We do hope you can find a spit to get in again!

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Z., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, fantastic pool, and kayaks!
Had a great family vacation, kids loved the pool. Property is in a beautiful private setting. Kayaks provided for easy paddling right off private beach. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2023
Thank you soooo much!! Please come again!

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

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Girls Weekend
What happens at girls weekend, stays at girls weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2023
Cyndi, we are glad you had a superb weekend!! Let's keep it that way!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could want
This property has everything you could want for an island getaway. Amazing views, beautiful, well-appointed home, access to lots of outdoor activities and an impeccable host, Jeff Asher. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2023
Thank you soo much! We couldn't do it without great guests!

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Our family had a fantastic time. Some aspects of the property were a little worn and tired, but overall it was a very comfortable place for us and we're grateful for the opportunity to spend time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug B., Eugene, Oregon, USA

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Our favorite San Juan Spot.
We had an amazing five days. We have been visiting this beautiful island every Labor Day Weekend for six years now, and this has been our favorite place. It’s a little paradise on the bay with so much to do for everyone of all ages. The pool house was a super treat for the kiddos. Thank you for opening your place up to my fam and our friends and family. We hope to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
What an idyllic setting for a family holiday. Three generations from the U.S. and Canada have had a wonderful time sailing, swimming, kayaking, and just watching life in and on the water. Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house perfection!
Our family has stayed in many beach houses around Washington over the years; Yacht Haven surpassed them all! The house is exceptionally equipped - far better than most we've stayed at - with large stacks of plates and bowls and most tools a cook could need. It's been carefully designed to host a crowd of friends or family, including a lovely table where you can enjoy your catch at the end of the day. It has numerous special touches, such as a rope swing hanging from a madrona and a special crab prep station complete with huge pot and propane cooking surface. While our kids usually end up shivering in the so called heated pools at vacation properties, at Yacht Haven they swam for hours without complaint. The adults in our group spent hours simply taking in the views as the property is perfectly situated for admiring the many boats that dock on the bay for a night or two. If your looking for excursions, the property is just minutes away from a lovely Alpaca farm and Roche Harbor, where we did brunch and chartered a fishing expedition. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quinn M., Menlo Park, California

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Amazing Retreat on Friday Harbor
We had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home recently with my siblings and their spouses. The home feels more like a resort, given its location and the beautiful pool house on the property. There was so much room to be together as well as have your own personal privacy. On the first moment of gathering at the house, everyone just went outside and sat down on the chairs and watched the water and parade of beautiful boats entering the protected bays. The home has 5 kayaks on their private beach as well as 2 row boats. They were regularly used in the private waters as we watched seals and sea otters playing in the area. We will definitely return to this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Just WOW! Amazing family vacation home!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay here. The property is stunning! When we first booked our wedding on the island, we immediately booked this house for our family. The children loved the pool and diving board and the adults loved the waterfront views and access to kayaks and row boats. The bay is just gorgeous. We were able to throw crab pots right off the dock- it was an incredible experience for the whole family. Jeff was so accommodating and quick to respond to our questions and Sam delivered a handful of things that we ran out of during our stay (toilet paper, dish pods, etc). We hope one day we are lucky enough to return to this one of a kind house! Thank you for helping make our wedding week flawless and fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
This beautiful home was an amazing place to stay for a week on San Juan Island. The location was perfect with a gorgeous view of the water. Their was privacy for our family that went to bed at different times, including a 2 year old. We all enjoyed the indoor pool and used it everyday. Their were kayaks and crab pots if in season and we would have loved to dig clams, but there was a red tide. We hope to go back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
My family held a reunion on the island and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to stay! The house is gorgeous, with plenty of seating to gather for meals and games, yet still offers areas to get away from everyone for a bit of quiet time. It included every amenity you could ask for. The property is secluded in the woods, very peaceful, with amazing water views and delightful sea otters that play right front of the house. The property offered so much to do that we felt like we were at summer camp; kayaking, boating, hiking, swimming, wildlife watching, etc. The property manager was always available via text for questions and promptly took care of any issues we had. It was a wonderful house and we all hated to leave at the end of our trip!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
This home is an ideal vacation spot, privacy is first-rate, the only traffic noise are the boats crusing in front, private dock, Dungeness and Red Rock crab just in front, well-stocked kitchen, heated floors in the bathrooms, Jeff was very accessible and easy to communicate with, we will be back.......
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House & Location
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timi V.

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Thumbs up!
Great place! Relaxing views, plenty of recreation options, accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the on site manager was super nice and helpful. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
College reunion
Perfect place for a reunion
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place. Kids had fun as well as the parents
Highly recommended. Awesome property. Exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
This house was a fabulous spot for our multi-generational family gathering. Incredible view of the water! The house was clean and beautiful. Pool and hot tub were well maintained and there were kayaks available. The kids also enjoyed the rope swings and playing corn hole. Jeff responded quickly to all communications. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and utilized the access to the sound every day. Super prompt and helpful daily communication. Truly fulfilled every expectation and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

daphne b., Missoula, MT

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful property and fun for all ages
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront Dream home
Beautiful home with magnificent views. The waterfront patio was perfect and we enjoyed watching the boats at anchor, the seal that frequented the cove and the eagle in the tree by the pool house. Kids loved the pool and the adults the hot tub. The owner and manager responded quickly to inquiries. We had a great time and would rent again. The only cautions I would offer are there are no dressers so you live out of your suitcase (there is plenty of closet space for hanging) and there are no open cupboards for food storage- all used for kitchenware.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The property was beautiful. We did have significant problems with getting any help from property management. The BBQ did not work properly, the oven caught fire, and the pool was closed without notice to us. We I contacted the manager about the problems, I was told someone would come over right away, but no one ever came to help. Very disappointed in the communication with owner/manager. I tried to communicate, but got no response.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2021
Dear Michael: Thank you for a rating of 4 stars of 5 and your overall description of Yacht Haven as a ‘beautiful property.” Your complaint that the pool was “closed to you” is based on your pounding on my door at 6:30 in the morning and demanding that the pool be opened. The pool hours posted are 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. We acquiesced and opened the pool at 6:30 am. I usually get compliments on my attention to inquiries and requests of guests. so your comment about being “unresponsive” is a bit baffling. Any way, I believe in giving a guest a second chance. Sincerely, Jeff, Property Manager