Pet Friendly! Comfortable home on the North End! (NBH)
Neil Bay Hideaway is situated on little over an acre with views from living, dining, and recreation rooms of Neil Bay and Spieden Island. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home has plenty of room for children and the family dog to play and romp in the fenced backyard and is conveniently located a short walk to the historic seaport town of Roche Harbor for fine restaurants, shopping, walking the docks, or playing on the beach at the isthmus.
Nice open floor plan so families can be together while cooking in the kitchen, playing foosball in the game room or watching sports on the 65" HD TV in the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a separate dining room with a table and six chairs, plus two extra upholstered folding chairs for added seating. Don't worry about bringing salt and pepper. The owner tries to provide most spices you would need, along with olive oil, vinegar, etc. They even try to keep some coffee in stock.
The owners offer a wood burning stove in the recreation room and a fireplace in the living room. Wood is available at no charge on the property. Free internet and DirecTV is available. The primary bedroom is a king with a full bath and TV, the guest room is a queen with full bath, and the game room now has a sofa bed that can accommodate your children or adults.
Nearby activities include playing on the beach at the isthmus, swimming at the Roche Harbor pool for a nominal fee, taking a stroll through Roche Harbor’s sculpture park, kayaking, gin tasting, hiking nearby trails and parks, fishing, crabbing and exploring Roche Harbor and Friday Harbor.
During the warm island months, enjoy an evening dinner outside in the beautifully landscaped yard with the propane Weber BBQ grill and comfortable outdoor dining area. The fenced backyard is the perfect spot for your family pup to play or simply relax in the outdoor doghouse. The house is perfect for two couples, their family and dogs to enjoy time to relax and unwind while enjoying the quiet of the Neil Bay neighborhood.
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 is provided for off-season.
One house-trained, less than 65-pound dog per reservation with a pet fee. If a request for an additional dog is made, an additional fee will be assessed. Only two dogs maximum are allowed. Dogs are not to be left unattended. If a dog is left unattended and a neighbor calls to complain about noise or other disruption by the dog, renter will be charged a $200 fee. Pets are not allowed on furniture. Renter assumes responsibility for all extra cleaning needed such as emergency carpet cleaning, furniture replacement, and or emergency laundromat use for bulky items like comforters and pillows. Dogs must be house trained, and on-leash while outside.
*This is a Non-Smoking property.
Yard service takes place twice per month at this property.
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: 18.13 Mbps, Upload Speed: 1.21 Mbps, Ping: 162 ms (Average of three tests that were conducted late August/early September 2020 using SpeedCheck Pro). San Juan Island is a remote location, and it is good to keep in mind that intermittent, short, Wi-Fi disruptions are very normal for this area. sjc vacation rental permit #pcup00-19-0008
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Friday Harbor
Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan Island National Historic Park and Posey Island State Park, while San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and Whale Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Jones Island State Park and Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
San Juan Islands Sculpture Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Roche Harbor Marina - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Wescott Bay - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Lime Kiln Point State Park - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
Getting around
Roche Harbor, WA (RCE) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Duck Soup - 11 min drive
Big Foot Lodge Wine Cellar - 19 min drive
Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. - 8 min drive
San Juan Vineyard - 13 min drive
Lime Kiln Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Lovely Home on the North End! (NBH)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Lovely Home on the North End! (NBH)?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Lovely Home on the North End! (NBH) on 29 August 2026 start from NZ$734, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Lovely Home on the North End! (NBH)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly Lovely Home on the North End! (NBH) located?
This family-friendly Friday Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, Wescott Bay and Roche Harbor Marina. Reuben Tarte Memorial Park and Posey Island State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property is lovely. The setting is quiet and peaceful and everything you could possibly need is there. It's a great place to walk and a quick drive to Roche Harbor.
The house is immaculate and very homey. It is in a lovely quiet neighborhood with easy access to the main roads. We loved the big kitchen and the laundry, as well as the living room with big windows.
Very quiet neighborhood, clean inviting rental. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. Decor and living room was nicely done. Furnishings were new and very clean. Overall very happy with our stay.
This house was just as perfect as can be. Beautiful furniture, bedrooms, dining area, outdoor space and THAT View! My husband kept saying that he’d like to live in this house. Everything was so organized and so clean. We loved everything about our stay..
The property was amazing. The accommodations were excellent, and the only thing that I would give critique on is the Landscaper was there for the entire day and because we did bring our dog it made it a little crazy. We had invited friends who are staying down at Roche Harbour to hang out for the afternoon and it was nice because there was plenty of seating and servingware. Having a little Alexa dot was a nice touch. We will definitely return again.
Cheryl D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Camille R.
25 August 2025
Excellent Location!
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:
Perfect getaway place! Wonderful views with sweet deer in the yard. Spacious, clean, comfy beds, beautiful living room, fully stocked kitchen, darling patio and bbq area. HIGHLY recommend. We will be back! Thank you!
Perfect for our 5 lady long weekend getaway. The property is lovely and well maintained. The home is comfortable and very well stocked with everything needed to enjoy home away from home. All 5 of us felt the same way and would return for a stay in the future.
karen d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dave H.
22 June 2025
Magical trip to San Juan island
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 house on San Juan island met our family's needs so well. We enjoyed waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and the view of the water across the road. The one thing I did not enjoy was the lack of room darkening shades or curtins in the bedrooms. I was unable to sleep past 6am because of the light coming through the large windows.
Dave H.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
It sounds like this lovely home was the perfect base for your San Juan Island adventure! We want to note for future guests, a few updates have been provided at this home, and that includes the installation of blackout curtains in the bedrooms. While sunrises on San Juan Island are gorgeous, guests looking for a little extra sleep on their vacation will surely enjoy this new amenity.
Really close to Roche Harbor and beautiful yard with daily visits from deer. View across the way. A lot of open living space for a small family. We got in late and there is a statue on the front porch so we thought someone was home. (Note to future guests). Overall a great stay and would stay again. The only negative is that they asked us to start laundry and dishwasher and take out trash. If I didn't have to get up at 6am to catch the ferry, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But having to wake up early to do these things was a drag.
Shannen K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ben W.
4 June 2025
Splendid, comfortable oasis
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Very much enjoyed this luxurious and inviting home in a picturesque community near Roche Harbor. House was private, spacious, comfortable, clean, and well-stocked for an excellent stay. High-quality throughout, from the furniture to the beds to the kitchen. Bright fenced yard with a lovely patio, table, and BBQ let us enjoy the nice weather.Only note is on the bedrooms - while there's plenty of common space, this home would be slightly tight for 2 couples as the second bedroom is on the smaller side.
Ben W.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, the yard, and the amenities, and that it felt comfortable and well-stocked for your stay. We appreciate your feedback, it’s helpful for future guests. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Smooth check-in process. Excellent location, easy walking distance to Roche Harbor and Isthmus. Clean, comfortable and spacious house. Easily accommodated 4 adults and 2 teenagers. Well appointed and stocked kitchen, great for cooking and family gatherings. Nice view of bay from living room window. Well maintained and managed property. 5 Stars.
Very clean. Very well equiped kutchen. Nice table space for dinners with family. Nice view of the sound. Setting is lovely. There are alot of short levels and seniors need to watch their step. We loved the place, just a little disappointed that the fox didn't visit us...but the deer were there.
Ron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Teresa P.
2 August 2022
Still a wonderful place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our fourth stay at Neil Bay Hideaway. We love the location and this house. It is always in good condition and well equipped. A very nice place to relax. The only drawback was the heat. Besides the ceiling fan in the living room, a small fan in each bedroom would have been nice!
Teresa P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2022
We're glad you enjoy the Neil Bay Hideaway so much! Portable box fans have since been provided in this home.
This was our first time to the San Juan Islands.
The house is in the country and we saw plenty of deer. It is away from all the tourist action.
This home is well prepared for dogs with a back entry from fenced in yard. Plenty of dog towels provided. The house had everything we needed. Gas grill was available for use, which we did. The house was clean and very welcoming. The owner suite had very high king size bed, we really appreciated the step stools on both sides.
The bunk area in rec room worked for us but I could see with some children it maybe difficult as it is open to entire house.
The bathrooms had no blinds which is fine as it faces wooded back yard however the lawn people came and some of us had to wait until they left to shower. They were longer than expected as they broke a patio glass door.
We called property management and they handled it promptly. Property management was very professional and helpful prior to our stay and during. Would definitely book through them again.
We had a wonderful vacation!!!
Pamela M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2024
What a lovely review of a wonderful home! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and the collection of great amenities this home offers. We’d like to note, the bathroom windows have window covers installed now.
Lovely house, well equipped, very modern and clean. Unfortunately, when booked the plan was to have five adults and a small dog. One of the adults got covid and had to bail out. The couple with the dog had travel issues and couldn't make it, leaving just my wife and I. All of that was bad enough then on our second day there my wife had a misstep (be careful of the step leading into the game room just inside the main entrance), she badly sprained her ankle such that walking was painful and difficult. She also strained some interstitial ribs muscle catching herself from the subsequent fall. Icing, taping, ibuprofen helped, but our plans to further explore the island were dashed. Rather than hanging around we figured convalescing and care for the ankle and rib muscles could be better handled at home, we were able to switch our ferry sailing day and departed a day early. Rather than three nights we were only there two nights. So a house large enough to comfortably accommodate six people only has two of us and our three night stay was truncated to just two night. In the end no matter how nice the house was (and it was very nice indeed) the trip was pretty much a bust.
G Duke V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Betsy H.
26 September 2024
Lovely pet friendly home
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 home was clean, bright & inviting. The kitchen was well equipped. And the outside space was perfect for traveling with a dog. You can tell this house is loved by the owners.
Betsy H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Premika M.
21 September 2024
Fantastic stay with great amenities
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 had a great time in Neil Bay hideaway. Both the outdoor and indoor space were well maintained and kid friendly.
Premika M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David D.
11 September 2024
A Home With a View
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 the home. It was beautifully decorated in transitional style with large windows that looked over an expansive front lawn and a view of the water, perfect for relation. The house was in both walking and driving distance of Roche Harbor, which was located up a main road from the house (walking took about 30 minutes one way). We chose to eat meals at the house, and the spacious kitchen had every dish or utensil that we needed. When we weren't at Roche Harbor we enjoyed relaxing at the house, sitting outside in the sunshine at the outside table or in the comfortable living room. We loved seeing a group of deer lounge on the front lawn each evening. We enjoyed the Victorian elegance of Roche Harbor, taking in a 3-hour sea kayaking tour one morning and sampling Lime Kiln donuts afterwards (both recommended!).
David D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mrs Natalie K.
22 August 2024
Wonderful vacation property
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:
This is a gem of a holiday rental property, furnished and equipped to the highest of standards. It really felt like a home away from home in a beautiful quiet spot. One of our best holiday rentals ever.
Mrs Natalie K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David L.
18 August 2024
Wonderful Stay
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:
Thank you so much we had a wonderful time. The home was in a great location and we loved the backyard.
One problem was the editing of entry/exit code. It needs to be said to lock up, one hits the lock feature on the key pad twice.
The WIFI PW was incorrect as well. Luckily, we figured things out.
And ALL THOSE STAIRS! I was afraid someone would miss one and fall and break something.
Our small dog enjoyed the yard very much. The partial view was lovely and it's very quiet there!
Oh wait! why is the owners bed so dang high? Crazy because once again, I was worried about missing the step when I had to get up in the middle of the night.