Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage

Friday Harbor, Washington
$518 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Waterfront! Best Place Cottage is a cozy, comfortable and historic piece of the island. Relax in this adorable waterfront cottage!! (Best Place Cottage) This home was built in 1910 and is an authentic piece of San Juan Island history. Perched above Jensen's Shipyard and Shipyard Cove Marina, the cottage is nicely updated and offers a great vantage point for boating activity. This is a perfect property for a couple or small family of 3.

Located minutes from town, this waterfront property offers great views from almost every room. The water-facing living room is equipped with an electric fireplace insert and is furnished with a sofa sleeper. The full kitchen is stocked with basic kitchen cookware and utensils for preparing a dinner in, or a quick lunch. Enjoy eating meals around the dining table while watching the Harbor Seals play down in the water. This home is equipped with a continental style bathroom for access from the hallway and the bedroom. The bedroom is nicely appointed with a large closet and a Queen size bed.

Although there is no dock access from this property, the Shipyard Cove Marina does offer transient mooring, making this a great spot for boaters to regain their land legs!

*There is NO dock access from this home.

** Parents please be aware that this home has high-bank waterfront. Although the owners welcome families, the home may not be suitable for all children.**

This house has good cell phone reception.

This house does not have Internet access, and has satellite TV.
Approximately a 5 minute drive to the Friday Harbor Ferry Dock.
This is a Non-Smoking house
Not pet friendly
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

vr permit number: pcup00-09-0003

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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 Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Bay On The Waterfront
  • 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 : 3

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Meg D.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The location is absolutely spectacular! The cottage is sweet and well appointed. We had everything we needed to make and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Incredible trip!

  • Jean-Marie G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 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: The cottage was easily located and check-in was a breeze. We had a woah moment when we entered the house after being welcomed by a dozen of seals lounging on the dock. The interior was as described, and smelled clean and everything was impeccable. The cottage was very quiet and we had a wonderful time. My wife and I would recommend this property.

  • Constance M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    It was a beautiful spot. Quiet, close to town and everywhere we wanted to go. Fun to watch the seals fishing so close. Cottage had everything needed just like home

  • Sharon B.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    What’s not to like about this place! Peaceful, quiet, clean; everything we needed plus the birds and seals to enjoy!

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Staying at this house added to the magic of the area. The view from the deck is breathtaking.… waking up in the morning in front of a small boat harbor.… Seeing the harbor seals, from our window relaxing on the dock… All of it made our stay here a very special timeAnd being just a bit over a mile from downtown Friday Harbor

  • Richard C.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Property had everything we needed. Having coffee on the porch watching the harbor life and activities unfold was one of the best parts.

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 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: The cottage was super, quiet, clean, we'll equipped, loved having a washer/dryer. The views were beautiful. The harbor seals were fun to watch.

  • jackedwards47 E.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Very clean place with a wonderful view of the cove leading to the main channel for the ferry landing. We spent our first day there just relaxing enjoying the view.

  • Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Love this adorable cottage! Cute, clean and private. Will definitely return.

  • A guest from Sal....

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 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: Wonderful location with frequent visits from the resident harbor seals. Quiet and intimate location. We loved it!

  • clare g.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Cute clean peaceful well equipped comfortable

  • Betsy R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    My boyfriend and I booked this little cabin a month or so before our arrival. We didn't have a rental car, but rented e-bikes and were able to get to the cabin from town in under 10 minutes. It was quiet and clean and had a nice view of a little harbor filled with boats. It worked perfectly for our needs and was nice and comfortable!

  • Larissa C.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 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: My husband and I stayed for five days...this property is so charming and quaint! We were entertained continuously with the abundant wildlife...seals, otters, blue herons, deer, Canadian woodpecker, kingfisher birds, and geese! We’d start our morning with coffee on the porch and end it with tea on the porch! The place was clean, comfortable and just perfect in every way! We walked to and from town each day (1.5 miles there), rented e-bikes and biked to the lighthouse and Roche Harbor as well as a llama farm. We took a whale watching tour and saw many bald eagles, eight orcas, and seals...Maya’s Legacy was awesome! We really loved the fact that we were away from town, and isolated from any noise...it was peaceful listening to the many birds and hearing the seals on the dock! We will definitely come back and stay here!

  • Adrienne E.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Very comfortable cottage with great view.

  • Sheila H.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 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 enjoyed our stay at this cozy, clean cottage. The view of the harbor was perfect. This small cottage was well equipped with a smart layout. It is very close to the town

  • Jan R.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    We loved the cozy cabin and the location was so nice - beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed watching the seals from the back porch - 5 on the dock at one time. We had a fabulous vacation!

  • Kari C.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    Perfect couples getaway! The cozy cabin was perfect and stocked with all necessary items!

  • Shelley L.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    We had a comfortable stay.

  • Deborah O.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    This little cottage is a real gem. A home away from home. We loved our stay.

  • Sara N.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    This cabin was an absolute gem! The location is stunning, overlooking the water, and the best surprise was getting a visit from some harbor seals which was such a magical experience. It was a little chilly inside, but the owners provided heaters, which made it nice and cozy. You can tell they’ve really put thought into making the stay comfortable and enjoyable for guests. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway in Friday Harbor, this place is a fantastic find.

  • Yvette S.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 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: Wonderful stay !

  • M Therese F.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 19, 2024

    My husband and I stayed. The weather was cool, so lack of ac was no problem. Small and cozy space. Nice small marina just outside — view held interest and the as quiet. Porch was great for morning coffee and evening reading… Bed was comfortable. The house is well-finished — (no chance of mold: something those of used to Maine seaside might worry about.)

  • Laura U.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Adorable waterfront cottage. When not out exploring the islands, can sit on porch and watch the seals.

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