San Juan Island, Sunset Vista #113

We were very happy with this property. I was charmed by the transparency in the property's description of the orange counters and the narrow staircase, and hopeful when I read the reviews mentioning the wildlife spotted from the deck. One reviewer complained about the smell, which worried me a bit. There IS a distinctive smell, but it just made us think of going to our grandparents' cabins as children. I think it's just a smell to be expected in any old, wooden cabin. It wasn't offputting to us at all. I'm the only one who might have had an issue with the stairs, and I had no problem going up, but I did notice the narrow steps and had to be more mindful and hold on coming down. We only went up there once to look around (and to enjoy rocking in the comfy IKEA chair that I might have totally moved downstairs if the stairs were easier), but we spent most of our stay on the deck. The wooded property gave the house a very peaceful and private feel and was a big part of the reason we chose this older home over the more modern properties available. Although we could see the neighboring houses from the deck, we never heard a peep from them and only spotted one set of neighbors once for a few minutes during our entire stay. When we still hadn't seen any wildlife other than birds by the time we went to bed on our last night, we were afraid we were just out of luck this trip, but on our last morning we were graced with seals just below the deck and an orca further out. We'll be back!

This was exactly what we were looking for. A perfectly rustic cabin with a wonderful view. We didn’t didn’t have any issues at all. The house was exactly as described.

Went there for a holiday of 5 nights. Long trip to get there and felt like it was not worth it at all. Exterior appearance on arrival was concerning. Once inside noticed strong musty smell and odor of mildew. So strong at times it was overwhelming. Chimney damper had been left open and place was freezing until we figured that one out. Lower bedroom and kitchen right next to septic field so opening windows to air out created yet another miserable odor issue. Bed in lower bedroom had only sheet on bed. No mattress protector which felt unsanitary. View obstructed by overgrown brush. Patio furniture on deck was old, rusty, and dirty. Asked before we got there about potential power outages. Told there were flashlights and heat from fireplace. One nonworking flashlight on premises and fireplace not usable in windy conditions due to strong downdraft. After returning home it took us multiple washes of our clothes with vinegar and baking soda to get the mildew stench out. Sinus issues for days after as well. Passed all this on to property management but got no where. This is a hard pass. I am angry and feel very ripped off. For the money, owners should be doing a lot more to make this place acceptable. A total waste of money and disappointment of what should have been an restful, enjoyable hard earned vacation.

We were absolutely thrilled when we opened the front door and saw the magnificent view before us. The house was super clean and we felt at home right away. We enjoyed a wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing week exploring all the major highlights of the island and enjoying the magnificent sunsets each evening from the deck. We even saw some seals and egrets . It was an experience that we hope to enjoy again soon.

Each look at the view was fantastic

Very easy with excellent communication and reminders of steps and processes. The gentleman who takes care of the trash and other details was terrific . He got his college degree from Northern Arizona University while I was a professor.

I'm not sure I can add much more to the already glowing reviews for this cool, cozy, funky (Hello 1977! In a good way) cabin. As a one-time resident and 1986 graduate of the local high school, I know all the best spots on San Juan Island -- and this is one of them. The view, sunsets, breezes and salt air are heaven. And I'd never seen a sea lion chomp a salmon in half -- until one morning while having coffee on the deck here. If available, we plan to be back.

Our experience was heavenly bliss, for our family. Everything was so organized and easy flowing. We had everything that we needed and more. The view was spectacular ??

The property is exactly as described. We loved it. Very peaceful, homey comfort. Fantastic view to watch sunset. We had some combination of visits from fox, racoon, eagles, and seals every day. The beds are very comfortable. Love the cabin atmosphere. We would return in an instant. Also, the property managers were immediately responsive to the one question we had.

Booked for a 70th birthday getaway. House was very comfortable. Super clean. Beds comfortable with crisp linens. And the view can't be beat!