Friday Harbor, Washington
This is the Cottage on Cedar Street:
The Cottage on Cedar Street is a cozy wood-sided house in a beach town (near the beach!). A small home loaded with charm. A dwelling meant exclusively for guests (that's you!). Cozy comforts is an essential feature. Open floor plan, functions very efficiently; tis bright, cozy and welcoming! Every detail has been meticulously planned with you, our guest, in mind. The interior of the cottage was completely refurbished in 2022 and 2023, while the exterior was painted a gorgeous light blue with a touch of lavender in a nod to our lavender fields on the island.
Exterior
* 2-story cottage with wrap around front porch
* EV charging station: ChargePoint Home Flex, Level 2, 240V
* 3-minute drive or a gentle 14-minute walk from Friday Harbor village and the San Juan Island ferry dock
Interior
* Reverse lay-out = bedrooms + main bath on first floor (no lugging baggage upstairs)
* Salish Sea/Griffin Bay view deck, dining room, living room, well-equipped chef's kitchen on 2nd floor with soaring 20-foot ceiling; plenty of windows making the space light and bright
Bedrooms, lower level
* Two QUEEN beds, well-appointed bedrooms on the first floor with an adjoining, amenity-filled tiled bathroom
* High quality all-cotton organic bedding and bath towels
* Spa robes, slippers
* Dedicated work-from-home desk + chair in main bedroom
Bathroom
* Double sink vanity
* Huge walk-in tiled shower with rain shower head + handheld shower system
* Eco-friendly organic bath products: Ginger Lily Farms Botanicals body wash, shampoo, and conditioner
* All-natural bamboo toilet and tissue paper, toothbrushes, cotton rounds, and cotton swabs; biodegradable makeup remover wipes; organic body lotion; organic feminine products
Laundry
* Laundry = full-size washer + dryer located outside the bedrooms
* Eco-friendly laundry products (NO bleach)
Upstairs, upper level
* 20-foot vaulted ceilings in living room/dining room/kitchen
* Chef's kitchen, open living and dining room, and powder room on upper level
* BBQ deck with outdoor dining table/chairs; enjoy expansive views of the Salish Sea, Griffin Bay and the southern tip of San Juan Island
Kitchen
* Locally roasted organic coffee beans, grinder, drip coffee, French press, coffee filters
* Variety of teas, sugars, and creamers; tea pot, electric water kettle, loose tea strainer
* Toaster oven, 4-slice toaster, blender
* Bertazzoni gas cooktop/oven
* Large south facing deck, accessed through French doors off the dining room
* Heated hardwood + tile floors throughout the entire cottage
* Expansive southern view of Griffin Bay on the Salish Sea
* Thoughtful details and nuanced touches throughout
* No pets on property due to allergies ($500 fee for non-compliance)
Coming to the island for a wedding at Saltwater Farm
Dreaming of a kayak adventure on the Salish Sea
Plan to bike around the island
Want the thrill of seeing Orca whales under the guidance of experienced and knowledgeable guides
Looking to ride a moped or e-bike on beautiful scenic country roads
On your way to other points of interest and beyond (Vancouver Island/Victoria B.C. anyone)
How about a relaxing afternoon at our island winery
Sipping your favorite beverage on our upper deck with views overlooking Griffin Bay and the Salish Sea
There are endless activities and relaxing opportunities to choose from! Come visit one of the most pristine archipelago destinations in the heart of the Salish Sea. A short distance from the mainland but a world away from everything.
Fun fact: you can see Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (on Vancouver Island) from our western shoreline; it's only a few miles away. There's something on San Juan Island for everyone!
San Juan Islands Stewardship Guide
Beautiful.
Unique.
Fragile.
Go slow. Come see the beauty in this magical place. Feel the breeze and the warmth of the sun. Listen for the blow of whales and the sweet sound of songbirds. Breathe in the earthy smell of the forests and luscious fields of lavender and wildflowers. Expect to see deer, foxes, sea otters, Orca whales, owls, eagles, and more. RELAX. You are on island time now. Let us provide you with a home-away-from-home experience that's relaxing, comfortable, squeaky clean, and perfectly located to every point on the island. Enjoy!
Native American Tribes and First Nations of Canada have lived in and stewarded the San Juan Islands as part of their ancestral territory since time immemorial. Coast Salish people in the Islands tended and harvested shellfish, salmon, crab, and other species from the Sea, camas in the prairies, berries along streams and in forests, and other flora and fauna for food and traditional uses. These ancestral lands and waters are still utilized today, and are protected under inherent, ancestral, and tribal treaty rights.
Let us acknowledge we reside on the ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish people who have called this place home since time immemorial and let us honor inherent, aboriginal and treaty rights that have been passed down from generation to generation.
We are proud and honored to call these special and unique islands our home. We are honored to host you, our guests, in this amazing place!
This cottage is very comfortable and well supplied, especially the kitchen; within walking distance to downtown. Beds are full size; would be more comfortable if queen or king.
This house met all our expectations plus more. Close to ferry and downtown but still quiet and rural. Well maintained and the owner is easy to reach and responsive.
This was a fantastic VRBO rental experience ! The house was in unbelievable condition with EVERY imaginable item you would want supplied; everything was in spectacular condition and arranged in an organized fashion. The attention to detail was extraordinary and nuanced. The house was immaculate.....their cleaning service was the absolute best we have ever experienced. Location was perfect: within a 5 minute drive of downtown Friday Harbor where there are many restaurants, shops, and complete grocery shopping. The owner was exceptional....very professional/friendly and communicated well. This was the best rental experience we have had in many years of traveling. Thank you Barbara ! John and Kumi from California
The house has been remodeled with great taste. It is nothing short of perfection. And the owner has anticipated just about any need a guest could have or dream up. The kitchen is complete, down to the pound of local coffee. The house is in a quiet location. The proximity to the town's excellent restaurants and the ferry terminal is a decided plus.
4 women stayed for 3 nights and toured the island. It is a short walk to downtown Friday Harbor, bike rentals and restaurants. If you are sensitive to traffic it was a little noisy when sitting outside but we didn’t notice it at all in side. Not a problem! My only suggestion would be if you like games, bring your own
The cottage on Cedar Street was the perfect location for our two night stay. We were four adults and found the set up (two bedrooms downstairs, shared large bathroom downstairs and powder room upstairs) to be spacious and comfortable. Everything was clean, well appointed (the local coffee was much. appreciated!), clear communication with host, and great location close to town. We’d definitely stay again!
Love the island and love the home! Very close walk into town. We were very happy staying at this house❤️
We had one of our most memorable experiences while staying at Barbara's beautiful home. The home itself is spotless, well-designed, and loaded with amenities. It is convenient to everything but quiet and private. Highest recommendation!!!
The bed linens were very good!
Nice and clean house and good layout. Appreciated the efforts for eco friendly offerings stocked in the home and the car charger!
We loved our time at this place! So much natural light and everything was really nice as the pictures show. The location is perfect with how centrally located it is. There is some traffic noise when sitting on the deck due to being extremely close to a fairly busy road, but that didn't bother us much. We would absolutely love to stay in this place again.
Well equipped cottage to relax and enjoy the island life. We appreciated the attention to detail from the coffee from the local roaster to the calm seascape decor to the level 2 electric car charger. It was the perfect place to call home for 3 days.
All the extra amenities provided was like staying at a five star hotel. Kitchen didn’t lack anything. Quiet street conveniently located to town. Would book property again.
Property is very nice. Close to but not right in the busy part of town and easy to find. Barbara was very responsive to questions. I appreciated the extra touches - coffee, toothbrush/paste just in case and a book on hikes around the island. I was ready to move in permanently but Mom said I had to go back to work :-)
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