Waterfront Cabin near Roche Harbor! (Elephant House)

Friday Harbor, Washington
$555 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 differentvarieties 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.

Fire pits are not usable from May 1st-September 30th due to county burn ban and safety of property and neighboring areas. Ban is usually lifted October 1st if/when conditions and weather are favorable. 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

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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

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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

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Review Review

  • Karlene T.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 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!

  • Angie S.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Loved this little cabin and the view was amazing! We had a cute little harbor seal that would pop up in the mornings and an eagle family that liked to fly by. Only negatives were the one bathroom is really small and there isn’t a second bedroom, just a loft with a bed up a very steep staircase. For my 12 year old it was fine but it would be very challenging for anyone too old or too young. I slid down a few times. Haha. But I would still stay here again. Very clean and super cute! And the loaner binoculars were a nice touch.

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    Fantastic location and views! Absolutely loved our stay!

  • Derrin D.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Great spot with nice deck, clean but with an off scent. Not bad just off. Stairs to loft are super small and steep so not a good idea to go up if you’ve been drinking lol. Other than that, a cool spot with a beautiful view.

  • Mike R.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We love Roach Harbor after years of visiting on our sailboat. After moving to Tennessee we no long have the sailboat this stay was even better. Great views and with a peacefulness you cant get at the marina. Close enough for morning donut runs and evening colors iykuk.

  • A guest from Kel....

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 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: We loved staying in this beautiful, cozy cabin to celebrate our 36th Anniversary. The view is incredible. We were blessed to see Orcas twice from the deck and a tiny baby fawn with its mother. My favorite part of staying in Friday Harbor was returning to the cabin for relaxation on the deck and firepit area while watching the boats go up and down the channel. We can't wait to book it again. We are now officially spoiled from staying here and don't want to stay anywhere else:) We loved the location and its proximity to the beautiful Roche Harbor.

  • Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 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: We loved this cabin. This was our first time staying on this side of the island and it was our best trip yet. The cabin was more than enough space for a couple and I can imagine would be perfect for a small family (2 adults/2 kids). Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful view of the sunrise and sunset. Quiet setting and the outdoor setup was perfect to fully take in the beauty of the location.We made most of our dinners at the house to maximize our time there. If you plan on grilling/cooking, you'll need to get all provisions at the market (seasonings, butter/oil -- there was no salt when we arrived but we purchased one and left it there). They do have small/large zip lock bags, foil and parchment paper there in the drawers.A truly great find!

  • Kevin B.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    Beautiful property!!

  • Thomas B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    The house is exactly as advertised and was very comfortable and relaxing. The view is phenomenal and property was perfect with a nice deck and cozy fire pit. The lower bedroom remained very quiet and dark and the bed was comfortable. Our only complaint was not staying longer. Thank you for a wonderful few nights!

  • Ashley S.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    The most idyllic house in the best setting. We hope to stay again!

  • David P.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: Our stay at Elephant House was a highlight of our vacation - it went to the top of my wife's list! It's a charming cabin, with a truly wonderful view of the water, boats, and islands. The decor inside the cabin is wonderful! The kitchen is simple but effective (full-sized 'fridge and a good stove). Several groups of deer browsed through the property in the mornings, and my wife saw a fox late one night.Definitely a 10 (would have been 11 if it had direct access to the water, but given the location I can see why that isn't possible). Strongly recommended!

  • Clifford B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    Location was great for the island tour

  • Meghann M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Beautiful view and just the peaceful stay we needed.

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$555+
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