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Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage

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A lakeside view with a wooden deck and two Adirondack chairs facing the water.
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a forested island in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a microwave. There are two windows with a view of a body of water and boats.
A small house with a porch, a dock, and a view of boats on a lake.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, large windows with a view of a dock and boats, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, Lafarge Open Space
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this cottage is on the waterfront. San Juan Island National Historic Park and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park are local landmarks, 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

  • Lafarge Open Space - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Whale Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 13 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lopez Grind - ‬85 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage near Friday Harbor - Best Place Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lafarge Open Space and Turn Island State Park. Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage close to town. Had a great time watching seals from the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Very well stocked and very comfortable. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Only challenge was the charcoal barbie (we knew about) is in a covered car port away from the house.Hope to come back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this cute one-bedroom cottage overlooking a peaceful marina. The cottage was comfortable, charming, and a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the waterfront setting.One of the best parts of our stay was simply sitting back and watching the seals and birds in the marina. The quiet views and wildlife made the experience feel especially restful and memorable. We would gladly stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy, scenic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage! Amazing location! Loved the solitude of our stay. Fun watching the seals at play. Watched two bald eagles soar above us and perch in the trees. Great place to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy stay

We had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Perfect couples getaway! The cozy cabin was perfect and stocked with all necessary items!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Friday harbor cottage

Very comfortable cottage with great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place is the best!

This little cottage is a real gem. A home away from home. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property had everything we needed. Having coffee on the porch watching the harbor life and activities unfold was one of the best parts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What’s not to like about this place! Peaceful, quiet, clean; everything we needed plus the birds and seals to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute clean peaceful well equipped comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this adorable cottage! Cute, clean and private. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Serenity Defined!

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 arrived to find the cottage perfectly clean and ready for our stay, with clear instructions provided by the host. This is just a minute or two away from the hustle and bustle of Friday Harbor, and incredibly peaceful and quiet. Our vacation would have been very different if we had stayed at one of the inns in town. Best of all, we didn't need to wear earplugs at night to avoid the noise of neighbors on the opposite side of our walls! Quite the opposite - and the view from the back porch was mesmerizing and peaceful Through binoculars, we watched the harbor seals sunning themselves on the docks, as well as the ferries coming and going off in the distance. If you are looking for a place to unplug and reset, look no further. You won't find a more peaceful or well kept place to stay on San Juan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage by the cove

We enjoyed our stay at Best Place Cottage. The sunset views were spectacular. Also, loved watching the seals play in the water near the dock. Perfect get away location close to Friday Harbor yet quiet enough to enjoy the water views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Harbor seals
View from the deck
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place Cottage

Best Place was well appointed, clean and comfortable. Located on a quiet part of the island, the cottage sits by the water's edge affording the lodger outstanding water views including sea birds, otters and seals. A cozy spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable

Adorable waterfront cottage. When not out exploring the islands, can sit on porch and watch the seals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fantastic waterside cottage

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: Beautiful views and a nice, clean and comfortable place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissfull

The cottage is lovely, super clean, location idyllic, it lacked nothing. I loved it, so peaceful to sit on quaint porch and watch the wild life! Would definitely return there. Conveniently close to ferry dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hidden gem

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.
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