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Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Marina
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island

Heron House on Westcott Bay – Waterfront living near Roche Harbor

Welcome to picturesque Westcott Bay, a quiet retreat, 5 minutes walk from Roche Harbor Resort, shopping and all marina facilities. Heron House is a dog friendly vacation rental newly constructed in October of 2017…3 minutes walk to Roche Harbor’s dog park. Fly in, boat in, or drive in, you’re never more than 5 minutes walk to the Heron House.

What to do on Westcott Bay? Well, you could walk 50 feet out your back door to the beach, or stroll, on all but the highest tides, to Picnic Island. Use the two fishing kayaks to paddle around the bay, troll a line, or set a crab trap. On the weekend, paddle over to the Westcott Bay Shellfish farm for their famous barbequed oysters. Maybe you’d like to hike the nationally recognized trails … all without having to get in your car! If it’s a stroll you have in mind, walk the 3 mile loop past the sculpture gardens (off leash for dogs), through Roche Harbor Resort itself, stopping briefly at Westcott Bay Cider for a tasting, catch a rare Pokémon at the lighthouse mailbox opposite the old quarry 9 swimming hole, and … you’re back home.

If drive you must, head over to Lime Kiln Point for some orca watching, tide pooling, or having a picnic lunch. You could drive 9 miles into the big city of Friday Harbor for all the amenities of a small town.

Roche Harbor Resort provides the opportunity to book a whale watching trip, join a kayak tour around the north end of Henry Island, or, if you’re lucky…schedule a wedding 

The Heron House is named for the great blue herons that daily stalk the shallows or perch on Picnic Island. Bring your camera for some close up shots of them or the bald eagles that fish in Westcott Bay.

However you enjoy our home, we’re glad you stopped by.

Cheers,

Dave and Sue and Stella-mae

Property manager

Dave and Sue Ambrose

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or around the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only with prior approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair available, travel bed for babies/toddle
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 16-0015

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Wescott Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • English Camp - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duck Soup Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lime Kiln Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Westcott Bay Shellfish - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Vineyards - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Distillery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Wescott Bay and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Roche Harbor Marina and Posey Island State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Custom Waterfront Home - easy walk to Roche Harbor & Picnic Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dec 2024 stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Heron House after Christmas! Blessed with good weather, so we were able to explore many areas of the island. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoughtfully Appointed
Spacious, with a great view, close to amenities. We really enjoyed being cozy and watching the storm on the bay and taking shot walk when there was a sun break. Would definitely bring family again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
Property was clean, perfect place for a family with a dog. We used all the amenities, highly recommend to all
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Owner was very responsive to my random inquiries which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed
We had a wonderful time clamming, paddling, and exploring. The point served as an island for the kids' to adventure to at high tide. It was everything we needed! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd visit to this great house
Love staying in this house. Spacious home with beautiful views. Lots to do within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat Customer
Love this house so much that we keep coming back when we stay by Roche Harbor. Right on the water with great views of the bay and more privacy than staying on resort. Perfect place to stay with a group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing trip and even better home!
We were staying on the island for a wedding at Roche Harbor and this house was amazing. Large and clean and walkable to the small town, water and venue. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great birding spot
The Heron House is a great location for viewing shorebirds. We had a lovely wintry vacation, warm and snug by the fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Connie C., Mercer Island, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place near Roche Harbor
Within walking distance of the resort and restaurants. Great walking trails and Sculpture garden nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Monterey, CA

Great stay
Beautiful house, wonderful hosts. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
The Roche Harbor Waterfront Home was everything and more. With the large space and beautiful views from every room, we couldn't ask for a better place for an early fall vacation. The recreational equipment that was provided by the owners had our kids playing for hours and the short walk to Roche Harbor meant many walks for a bowl of ice cream. Great that we could enjoy all of this with our dog as well. This was our second visit to the home, and definitely won't be our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIKE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Very nice, comfortable, house on a bay. Well furnished and a lot of room.. Enjoyed time with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a beautiful view
We really enjoyed our stay. Watching the birds from the dining/living room was really great. The beds and baths are all really nice. We would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend escape
Lovely home with a peaceful view. Great weekend stay for 4 adults. Accommodating and communicative hosts. Would be happy to book another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, home, and location
Great place and location. Very quite and private. Very clean and well kept with lots of amenities. Easily walkable (if you like a few hills) to Roche Harbor with restaurants, coffee, groceries/liquor. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We had a wonderful trip. Dave and Sue were great hosts. Amazing location. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House, great location
This house is perfect for families. It is spacious, well kept and the kayaks, bikes and ping pong were great amenities. The location is perfect - walking distance to Roche, which made it easy for us to do things separately as well as together without getting in the car. The car charger, albeit slow, was a great surprise. I never needed to use gas on the island in my hybrid. All in all a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay
This was a wonderful peaceful home that is dog friendly. It was a true joy to stay at this beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island getaway
Beautiful home, well appointed, amazing location with killer views! All bedrooms & baths were nicely decorated & home absolutely clean! The only comment I have would be to purchase new bed pillows. The ones there were flat & the duvet pillows lumpy. Overall a spectacular property! . lump
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay near Roche Harbor
Fabulous space for family reunion- loved the house design and view from deck spaces. Comfortable furnishings, bedding and well stocked kitchen. Proximity to Roche harbor excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat!
We loved the quiet setting and all the wildlife in the area. A great location walking distance to Roche Harbor The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes. Nice decor. Only suggestion would be to update the bedroom pillows. Thank you! We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family vacation
This home had everything we needed traveling with young kids and a pet. The older kids loved clamming on the beach each morning. The hosts had clam buckets, tons of clam boots and shovels for the experience! We enjoyed kayaking around the bay. Walking or biking distance to Roche Harbor for a sunset and dinner. The home and hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We had a wonderful stay at Heron House! It is such a comfortable, well-equipped home in an incredible location. We are already looking forward to coming back next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Very nicely appointed and maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023