WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting

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Dining outside with a view of the sea on your private patio. (not water front)
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the Pullman type kitchen, pine floors,hand blown glass fixtures
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9.9Outstanding
(224 Ratings)
"The cottage is beautiful, inside and out, and has gorgeous views of the nearby water. It is artfully decorated, which is not surprising since the host is an accomplished artist. The cottage is conven..."
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9.9 / 10
Outstanding(224 Ratings)

Cottage in San Juan Island, WA

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

THE LOCATION IS SUNNY AND BRIGHT on the southwest side of San Juan with distant views of the mountains and the sea. The cottage is in a quiet setting on a 6 &2/3 acre horse "ranch." There are two horses two kitty boys and two dogs This is a rural residential area. There are neighboring houses so you might expect to hear occasional landscaping maintenance.. The parcels in this area are from 5 to 10 acres. This property is NOT waterfront but water views. There is no immediate water access from this property, however, there is a lovely county beach within 20 minutes walking distance. The main house, where we live, is about 15 feet corner to corner from the cottage, however, there is privacy between with dense gardens and a decorative gate.. The guest cottage was here when we bought the property. We rarely use the cottage so we thought we would share it with others. Your privacy inside and near the cottage is assured; we will never intrude in your space, however, if you are seeking completed seclusion with absolutely no one nearby then this is NOT the place for you.
There are two outdoor patios. The one on the water side has a table & 2 chairs & a propane BBQ. The other smaller stone patio is on the opposite side in the garden with two chairs as well. The hot tub is in the garden between the main house and the cottage which is landscaped with dense foliage and fencing.

We are walking distance to secluded Eagle Cove with a sandy beach, great for relaxing & wading. Walk or drive the short distance to nearby American Camp National Park for hiking opportunities, more beaches and island history information at the ranger station. American Camp is about 2,000 acres of prairie, woods and miles of beaches.
You can expect to see us around the property tending to the garden and the horses.























The cottage is located on the "sunny" southwest side with views of the sea and the mountains. The cottage is situated on a 6 & 1/2 acre "horse ranch" in a quiet rural residential area with parcels ranging from 3 & 1/2 acres to 10 acres. The nearest neighbor is 250 ft. from the cottage and the next closest is about 350 ft. away. Though the main house is about 20 ft. from the guest cottage, it is private. There is no immediate access to the water, however, a 15 minute walk will take you to nearby Eagle Cove Beach and also to the entrance of American Camp National Park with more beaches & trails. Visitors can have beach fires at South Beach which is within the park boundary.
There are two patios adjacent to the cottage; one has a table & chairs and BBQ, The other patio on the opposite side is situated in a large perennial flower garden with chairs provided as well; a pleasant and shady spot to enjoy the hummingbirds and flowers. The hot tub is also in the garden.
















beach at American Camp Park.
We are just a 12 minute drive to Friday Harbor.

The interior design is a mix of world motifs acquired during our travels featuring oriental rugs, and European accessories and has a French Provence influence. There is also a lovely gas fireplace for romantic evenings.

Wake up to a view of a nature garden from your bedroom with a comfortable queen size bed. The elegant deluxe bathroom has a claw foot tub and toilet and vanity, Italian tiles and marble, heated floors and heated towel rack. The second bathroom has a lovely tiled shower with heated floors. Outside there is a patio with a table and chairs. Outside the French doors is a perennial flower garden.
CLEANING: The owner does all the cleaning and maintenance to the highest standards using disinfectant sprays and cleaners. All surfaces will be cleaned and the cottage will be aired out between guests, 30- 48 hours will be spaced between each renter.
CANCELLATION POLICY: 100% refund 14 days prior, 50% refund 7 days prior.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of San Juan Island, WA


Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10
Outstanding(224 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The cottage is beautiful, inside and out, and has gorgeous views of the nearby water. It is artfully decorated, which is not surprising since the host is an accomplished artist. The cottage is conveniently located within 15 minutes of Friday Harbor, and within easy access to all points of interest on San Juan Island. We enjoyed our stay immensely and also enjoyed the company of the host‘s friendly dogs and cats. We will definitely try to stay here again if we return to San Juan Island.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Charming & artsy accommodations, private & beautiful setting. A delightful stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The guest cottage is one of the most beautiful and comfortable places we've ever stayed. The setting on San Juan Island, out in the quiet countryside, and the view from the cottage itself, is absolutely spectacular. Mary and Fred were great hosts: friendly, available, unobtrusive. The cottage is so well stocked with everything you could need. The kitchen is lovely and well stocked, with a full-sized refrigerator. The bed is extremely comfortable, and the linens are premium quality. In fact, everything in the cottage is premium quality and very beautiful, and wonderfully clean.The family pets, two sweet dogs and two companionable cats, were also very welcoming. We loved staying at the Guest Cottage and would love to stay there again!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
This has been our favorite stay on the islands. The views are unparalleled as well as your hosts. The property is absolutely gorgeous and the cottage is so cozy and inviting. The cherry on top are the sweet animals that will greet you as you arrive and depart the property. Everything was very clean and well manicured. Mary was able to provide anything extra I asked for and was warm and inviting. Staying here is a true gift. Take advantage of the hot tub, clawfoot tub, gas stove, and again the views that go on for days and days. You are so close to great hiking and beach access; the sunny south side of the island is a great place. we cannot wait to come back here again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at WATER VIEWS of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in a Garden Setting?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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