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Across From the Beach! (ECL)

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A house with a stone chimney, a covered patio with red chairs, and a view of a tree-lined yard.
Eagle Cove Lookout is just steps away from beautiful Eagle Cove Beach
Living Room - Relax by the propane fireplace. Blue couch shown is Queen convertible sleeper sofa
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A bedroom with a large bed, a red sofa, a bookshelf, a fireplace, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, American Camp Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lime Kiln Point State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Across From the Beach! (ECL)

This classic home located on the South end of the island is a perfect getaway for a small family or two couples (Eagle Cove Lookout)

Guests will find themselves just minutes from a few of the most gorgeous beaches San Juan Island has to offer. Directly across the street from this home is the local-favored 'Eagle Cove' beach. A short hike down the beautiful forest trail will lead to an open, sandy beach perfect for sunbathing, beach games, and tidepool exploring.

Other beautiful beaches adjacent to this area include South Beach, Jackle's Lagoon and Third Lagoon, 4th of July Beach, or the Cape San Juan Lighthouse Beach. All are located within a 5-minute drive of this home.

Downtown Friday Harbor is a 15-minute drive from this location.

The open concept of the living room is a great place for the family to enjoy a movie on the Smart TV or play one of the many board games the home offers. The feeling of being at your grandma's house is all around with the retro kitchen and wood panel ceiling. The nostalgia is felt in epic proportions. Comfortable, cozy and a great home to play game and be with family.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all the supplies needed to make a great meal together. The kitchen has a collection of small appliances to make meal prep even easier during your relaxing vacation. This home is equipped with a standard, drip-style coffee maker. Enjoy the outdoor propane BBQ while grilling and playing in the spacious yard.

The primary king bedroom boast many books and an outdoor deck, along with a propane fireplace for chillier San Juan evenings.

The queen bedroom offers a desk and spacious closet.

The living room couch is also a modern convertible bed, perfect for kids to stretch out on.

The bathroom offers dual sinks, soaking tub, and a standup shower.

Come and relax on the South end of San Juan! Eagle Cove Lookout is the cozy, nostalgic, beach house of your San Juan Island vacation dreams!

The internet / Wi-fi at this home is a fiber-optic internet connection and should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing.
Internet Speed Test Results…Download Speed: 25.19 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 31.32 Mbps -- Ping: 34 Ms
(Updated in January of 2024).
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.

This house does not have A/C, is heated by electric heat and has two propane fireplaces.
This is a Non-Smoking property
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2066004vb
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. San Juan Islands Museum of Art and San Juan Historical Society and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at San Juan Golf & Tennis Club and Roche Harbor Marina. Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • American Camp Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 31 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Across From the Beach! (ECL) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Across From the Beach! (ECL)?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Across From the Beach! (ECL) on 22 October 2026 start from NZ$1,789, 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.

How much is parking at Across From the Beach! (ECL)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Across From the Beach! (ECL)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Across From the Beach! (ECL)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Across From the Beach! (ECL) located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of San Juan Island National Historic Park and American Camp Visitor Center. False Bay and Cattle Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laur W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Awesome location. We loved our time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has an amazing location and is very well equipped with everything we needed. Our only issue was the lack of window coverings in the living room. If you use the pullout bed in the living room you will be awoken pretty early in the summertime because there is nothing blocking the sunlight. Overall a great house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Spacious, all the amenities, beautiful location, clean, cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cathy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing get away

A charming house in a quiet, peaceful location with easy access to Eagle Cove Beach and a short drive to several other excellent parks and beaches.
Eagle Cove Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing get-away

Spacious, comfortable, walk to the beach and room to play Frisbee in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Drea O.

wonderful

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 peaceful, clean and very well appointed. The location was perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. The only change would be to add blinds or curtains in the main bedroom and also outside seating for the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The home was charming and comfortable. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked. The bath tub was a treat and there was plenty of hot water to take a nice bath. We had a lovely stay and look forward to coming again. It was nice to be right across from the beach. The only thing that would have been nice to have is a hand held shower head. The check in and out times were not very generous - 10 am and 4 pm Host communication could have been more helpful. I stated I couldn’t find check out instructions and they replied it’s on a laminated sheet in the house. :/
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for the Getaway

This was a great choice for our stay. A beach right across the street and plenty of activities nearby. House was well equipped and comfortable, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome place in magnificent location

The place is comfortable and modestly furnished without clutter. The deck at the front is a great place to read and relax. I would definitely go back to this unit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Excellent 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: Very clean location in a quite cove on the island. The property matched the description and exceeded expectations. I would recommend to all travelers.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2025
Thank you! We are so happy to hear the property exceeded your expectations. We'd love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the spacious clean house. The bathroom is like a spa with a shower & very large tub with jets. It has a well stocked kitchen, soft beds with a washer & dryer. Draw back for me was, not very many curtains. The ones they had did not provide privacy.
Picture taken from the kitchen window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Better than I could ever imagine

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: I had never rented a vacation house before. Had some misgivings, would it be a fairy tale or a horror story. It was a dream come true. The house was eclectic, close to nature and a sit down dinner. Saw my first bald eagle (53 year wait). The San Juans were beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2025
We’re so thrilled your stay was a dream, complete with stunning views, eclectic charm, and that amazing bald eagle moment. So glad the San Juans delivered! We can’t wait to welcome you back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Hannah S.

Peaceful escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, I really liked this place. It had unique character, with many original furnishing and cool wood details. The kitchen was well-stocked with gear. The setting was very pretty, and you could see the ocean and sometimes the Olympic Mountains from the front deck. My one complaint was the beds. We slept the first night in the larger king room. The bed was very hard, and would move whenever you'd roll over to try to get comfortable. Overall, I think the bed is just pretty worn out. The box spring underneath was sagging. We slept the rest of the nights in the smaller room, which was more comfortable. However, both beds and the bedding could really use a refresh. It felt like sleeping in your friend's parents house. The place is a little hard to find because the house numbers are blocked by some over growing plants. It also would have been nice to have some sort of bicycle storage. The location was really pretty, and it was cool to have access to the beach, and a short drive from the state park on the southern end of the island. This place was decently affordable, and if the beds were updated, I would definitely stay here again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, needs updating

Excellent location and very quiet. The house has not been updated at all and is straight out of the early 80s. Persistent smell of mothballs. Terrible pots/pans considering the price per night. We won’t be returning to this house but definitely will return to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Eagle Cove Lookout is reminiscent of a classic beach vacation house, and we do our best to advertise it as such with the language and the photos. The access to Eagle Cove public beach is a fantastic feature of this home, but we’re sorry to hear the house itself was not to your liking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

Perfect location for a family

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: Easy walking distance from a beach (county park). We were able to quickly drive to a number of different beaches to launch our kayaks, hike, or just hang out on the beach. We enjoyed it so much more than staying in the congested Friday Harbor area, although, Friday Harbor is a wonderful place to visit, shop, dine, and watch people. The house was well equipped, clean, and comfortable, and we especially enjoyed our frequent visits from different foxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Anis M.

Summery 2024 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean and the location is good. But the house is really old with rusty bathroom faucets and stained kitchen utensils. Condition of the house did not justify the price.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Aly N.

Eagle Cove Lookout

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Great location! Perfect sized property for a couple or family. Very comfortable house. Would be nice to have a 2nd footstool in living room. 2nd bedroom blinds need repair. Master bedroom would benefit from blinds or black out curtains. Bathroom faucets turn in different directions. Would be nice to have a couple of folding chairs. A deeper cleaning of dust/dirt on surfaces and under furniture is needed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet location, but very old bathroom/shower

The house was clean and spacious, with everything you need inside - kitchen fully equipped with a lot of utensils, outdoor patio table and chairs, not issues with the running hot water. The bad: (1) the shower leaks water outside, and it is not very comfortable to use and (2) there is not propane grill, only a charcoal grill, and with the fire restrictions on the island you cannot grill! Also AT&T and T-Mobile signal is on and off around the property area, but there is internet (which was down for one day) and a smart TV easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

theresa m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but dated

It’s a nice place, quiet and lovely area. Well equipped kitchen to make dinners etc. Beds are comfortable. The hosts even let our small (crated) dog come with us last minute as our dog sitter got sick. The beach across the way is amazing!! The musty smell is unwelcome for allergy sufferers. We had an issue with a fire alarm going off and that could be remedied by changing batteries more often, since it’s a vrbo. The handle in the shower is a rusted wrench that makes it seem the vrbo is not well maintained. Lastly, the ratings are deceptively high, there is the same 4 star rating listed over and over when this listing is a 2 star hotel at best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
We, again, apologize for the smoke detectors going off in the middle of the night. We change the batteries in the detectors yearly, as a safety rule. We are sorry about the shower faucet handle. Your stay occurred at an unlucky time to get a plumber to replace the faucet handle and the homeowner had to get crafty. The shower faucet has been repaired since this review was posted.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Denise B.

Very Dated

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was not a place I felt comfortable. The windows in the livingroom made me feel as though I was being watched. The windows in the bedroom only had sheer curtains on them and you could see in so I put towels over them. I think this house is in need of a lot of updating. It has a wonderful location and view. Just a little too old and not very cozy or comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
We understand the importance of feeling comfortable and secure in your accommodations. Your concerns regarding the windows and overall ambiance of the home are duly noted. We appreciate the notes about the highlights of the property. This nostalgic beach house is located in a premiere area of San Juan Island with access to the very best beaches and hikes the island has to offer.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

wonderful spot

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: Second time staying here. Think it may be a new family tradition. Love this spot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful stay while we celebrated our family member graduating high school! The house was clean, well cared for, and beautiful. The access to the beach was great, and I loved the array of books and board games available. The master bedroom was spacious, and comfortable! The 2nd bedroom mattress was a little firm but overall we would definitely rebook again! Thank you again for the fun stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

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