Cabin in San Juan Island, WA
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this cabin rental
Waterfront! The Elephant house is a unique and cozy waterfront island retreat near Roche Harbor! This comfortable home offers wonderful Spieden Channel views, it's no doubt a place for enjoyment and relaxation. Located about a mile from Roche Harbor, this retreat is convenient to many amenities including shopping, dining, and nightlife activities, if you desire. Enjoy walks, bike rides or launch stand-up paddle boards or kayaks from the community beach at the isthmus. Indulge in the different varieties of wildlife such as birds, eagles, seals, whales, deer, and fox that inhabit the areas around this home.
Accommodations include a master loft furnished with a King-sized bed, and a sitting area that looks out a picture window to the water. The second bedroom room is located on the main level and is furnished with a King-sized bed as well. The newly updated kitchen offers all the space and necessary cooking amenities to make any meal.
Enjoy relaxing evenings around the propane fireplace in the living room or out enjoying the sunset barbecuing on the deck. A true island cabin!
** Please note: The Elephant House has a Smart TV. This means it does not have regular cable or satellite TV service. It works through the internet to log into your Amazon / Hulu / HBO go accounts and the like. The owner has subscribed to a Netflix account for guests to use if they would like. **
** Parents please be aware that this home has high-bank waterfront exposure and although the owners welcome families, the home may not be suitable for all children.
***Firepit only usable if San Juan County is not currently in a county enforced burn ban; burn ban is typically in place during summer months/ dry season. Please check burn ban status prior to arrival. Firewood not provided.
Please note, the stairs to the loft are slightly narrower than the average staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
This house has good cell phone reception.
This house has Internet access.
This house has electric heat and a propane fireplace.
This is a Non-Smoking property.
This house is NOT pet friendly.
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
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: 8.6 Mbps, Upload Speed: .88 Mbps, Ping: 141 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted in January of 2022 using SpeedCheck Pro).
vr permit number 99spr083
Accommodations include a master loft furnished with a King-sized bed, and a sitting area that looks out a picture window to the water. The second bedroom room is located on the main level and is furnished with a King-sized bed as well. The newly updated kitchen offers all the space and necessary cooking amenities to make any meal.
Enjoy relaxing evenings around the propane fireplace in the living room or out enjoying the sunset barbecuing on the deck. A true island cabin!
** Please note: The Elephant House has a Smart TV. This means it does not have regular cable or satellite TV service. It works through the internet to log into your Amazon / Hulu / HBO go accounts and the like. The owner has subscribed to a Netflix account for guests to use if they would like. **
** Parents please be aware that this home has high-bank waterfront exposure and although the owners welcome families, the home may not be suitable for all children.
***Firepit only usable if San Juan County is not currently in a county enforced burn ban; burn ban is typically in place during summer months/ dry season. Please check burn ban status prior to arrival. Firewood not provided.
Please note, the stairs to the loft are slightly narrower than the average staircase and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
This house has good cell phone reception.
This house has Internet access.
This house has electric heat and a propane fireplace.
This is a Non-Smoking property.
This house is NOT pet friendly.
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
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: 8.6 Mbps, Upload Speed: .88 Mbps, Ping: 141 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted in January of 2022 using SpeedCheck Pro).
vr permit number 99spr083
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of San Juan Island, WA
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the beautiful views, clean accommodations, well-stocked rentals, comfortable beds, and peaceful atmosphere. They enjoyed seeing wildlife like orcas, seals, and deer, as well as the convenience of nearby amenities. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
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:
My wife and I spent 2 nights in the Elephant House. This was our first time to San Juan Island and we will certainly be back. We loved the location of the cabin which is on the north end of the island, about 20 minutes from everything Friday Harbor has to offer. This was OK for us because we wanted to feel secluded and be able to have the privacy and view that the cabin offers. We spent hours on the deck enjoying the peacefulness of the area and taking in the view. Roche Harbor is only minutes away so we grabbed some food and wine from the general store when we needed it. The cabin is very cozy and we wish the couch was a bit larger but other than that it was as expected and met our needs perfectly.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
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:
This home was perfect for our week-long stay on this beautiful island. The view from the deck was just gorgeous. Amazing sunsets! We saw a humpback whale, a pod of orcas, seals, deer, and bald eagles from the deck. The house itself was the cleanest we have stayed in. And so many thoughtful touches for the guests. The management company was very communicative and responsive. 10 out of 10!! HIGHLY recommend!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Lovely home and neighborhood with gorgeous views!!! It was a sister getaway and plenty of space to hang out, play games, cook, and enjoy the deck and view!
6 / 10Average·Aug 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice stay. Great Location, very private and quiet. Beautiful views, very clean property. Down side: No screens on several windows and with the invasion of mosquitos at night it was hard to cool the place down. Luckily we brought a fan from home that helped. Would have been nice to have a couple provided. It would have also been nice to have an umbrella for the patio table. Also, housekeeping needs to leave more supplies, ie; there was only 1 extra trash bag which was not adequate for our stay and the amount of cooking we did. We almost ran out of toilet paper and paper towels. Again we could not find any extras. Lastly, we could not find instructions on how to lock the front door. It took a while to figure it out. It would have been nice to leave directions on the door.Overall we had a fun stay but I would not return to this property unless I knew that the screens had been replaced and fans were provided.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(137 Ratings)
Guests loved the beautiful views, clean accommodations, well-stocked rentals, comfortable beds, and peaceful atmosphere. They enjoyed seeing wildlife like orcas, seals, and deer, as well as the convenience of nearby amenities. Highly recommended for ...
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