Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)

Friday Harbor, Washington
$345 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Located in Downtown Friday Harbor! 2 Bedroom Full Bath and Kitchenette. 2 Queen Beds. Walking Distance to the Ferry.

The Farmer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Farmer is a roomy 2 bedroom suite on the ground floor of the Acanthus building. This suite has a Queen bed in each bedroom, a full bath, gathering area and kitchenette. Many like to enjoy their morning coffee or afternoon beverage from the comfort of the communal front porch. A Smart TV and internet are available for guests to log-in to their preferred streaming services.

Guests will find that one block from Acanthus Suites will bring you into the heart of downtown Friday Harbor, offering many delicious restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, ice-cream shops and art galleries, all within walking distance. On Saturday mornings the local San Juan Island Farmer's Market is a 5 minute walk from the Acanthus Suites!

Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!

The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant's daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.

Parking available to guests.
The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
The unit does not have laundry facilities.

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: 62.11 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 63.96 Mbps -- Ping: 50 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)

This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a non-smoking unit

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Includes Off-street Options
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Janeen H.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2026

    Stayed Mar 10, 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: Cute place with everything we needed at a good price. Excellent location as well. Only recommendation is to bring an eye mask because blinds don't block the light from outside

  • Janet L.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2026

    Stayed Feb 2, 2026

    Hosts were very accommodating; we received extra blankets when requested and provided a place to store luggage for a couple hours. Our bedrooms were comfortable. My only criticism would be the sitting/living room area. The chairs are not comfortable.

  • Althea K.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    Great location and amole parking

  • Amy B.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Overall impression is what I expected. Large older home with a couple other rentals within. We had a wonderful time during our stay. The rental was a modest unit with dated furnishings and attributes.

  • Angela A.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    The location is unbeatable! Everything is within walking distance. The bedrooms and bath are comfortable as well as clean. We would definitely stay here again. If you’re working remotely, the WiFi does not consistently support Zoom calls. However, the TMOBILE cell signal was excellent so using a phone as a hotspot works great.

  • Kris C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    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: Small and cozy with everything needed for a comfortable stay for up to 4 guests! The 2 bedrooms with queen beds had just enough space to settle into. The bathroom had all the basics, plus great water pressure. The galley kitchen in the center of the house adds a little history and character to the stay. And the dining/family room with the big glass window + the community front porch were great for relaxing/winding down and enjoying the island weather. Walking distance to pretty much everything in town.

  • Dianne T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Historical Victorians come with many qualities; some charming and not so charming. Loved the location to town; not so much the creaky floors( beware if you’re downstairs-you’ll hear a pin drop). Door knobs also-loud. Bring earplugs and you’ll be fine. Well equipped and comfortable beds.

  • Carol B.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Intriguingly yesterday. Rooms were spacious, bathroom was equipped well, and the location is very good. Would have been nice for a few more accommodations such as more outlets, much much better furniture and even a mirror more than just one. Countable but definitely means updating.

  • Dana D.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Overall, good place to stay. Especially if two bedrooms are needed.PROS: great location, interesting/pretty property, very comfortable beds, easy check-in, quick response to requests (had to ask for a toaster)CONS: may be clean?...but excessive dust build up in some areas, less than comfortable pillows, cannot darken bedrooms, no drinking glasses (only plastic), smelly bath towels, no hanging bar in closet or a dresser in front bedroom.For 387 per night (after all the taxes and fees) I would expect there to at least be coffee/teas, creamer and such available for at least the morning after arrival.

  • Karen D.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    It was very nice. Close to everything.

  • Craig S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Location was perfect and the house was great.

  • Kathryn M.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location, it was an easy walk to all the little shops and restaurants. The beds were really comfortable.

  • Crystal C.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    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: Myself and 2 friends came for a quick girls weekend, this property was so close to town and such a great location to all the places we wanted to see! We visited great restaurants, did some chopping and browsing, the farmers market was amazing! I do only wish there was some more comfortable seating to lounge in the evenings while we had some snacks and chatted. Otherwise it was a charming older home and perfect place to stay and would definitely consider staying there again!

  • Marc M.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    We frequently go to the island but this was our first spring trip. It was a good location. Close to restaurants, and town.

  • Jackie B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    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: The location is the best feature of this rental. is not suitable for anything except sleeping. The livingroom/parlor/dining room consists of two uncomfortable chairs, a wooden straight-backed bench that digs into your back and is impossible to sit in for more than a few minutes. It is the only place to sit and eat any meals you may have brought back from eating out. There is nothing but a small microwave to heat up your food--nothing to cook breakfast except for making hot water. There is a decent little coffee maker. The kitchen is advertised as a kitchenette, and people should pay attention to that if they would want to prepare something at the house. They could be able to include an electric cook top for at least frying eggs in the morning.The bed was comfortable, and actually was the most comfortable item in the house. Even sitting and reading a book was impossible, so take your book in the bedroom, and read in bed, there is nowhere else to sit for any length of time. The house was very clean, towels were thick and abundant. Shower was good. We had no one staying above us, so it was quiet.This is not a place to stay if you have any children, and having more than 2 people isn't practical nor comfortable. The TV is the size of a computer monitor.So if you want to not spend much time in this place, it's okay. Otherwise, find another rental that at least has a minimal kitchen and a comfortable place to sit and relax in the evening.The front porch is nice, depending on the weather. We spent one evening on the porch.King's Market down the street is great for buying prepared food and bringing it back to the house. Hayley's Restaurant/Bar is a good place--San Juan Brewery is close by, and Van Go's pizza is great.Would not stay here again, just because of the lack of cooking tools and lack of a comfortable relaxing space.

  • Susan P.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    The rooms and beds were comfortable. Nice big bathroom. There aren't any microwave dishes, just plates, bowls, etc. Apparently there's a toaster available on request. The only place that info is listed is on one of the photos. Unfortunately, we didn't find that until the day we were leaving. Otherwise, we had a great stay!

  • Cheryl C.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Great location. Over priced. Paper thin walls. Not that we watched TV but it was the size of our lap tops!

  • Gang l.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    Clean rooms, good outdoor sitting, great location, walk to all the restaurants, easy parking. Would like to see a hot water kettle added as part of the amenity enhancement.

  • Rich L.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    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: Home is as described . Excellent location easy walking distance to town . Home was clean and had everything you would need . Nice sitting area on the front porch , lots of parking behind the home . Would definitely stay there again.

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Includes taxes and fees
$300+
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