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Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)

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Smart TV and bench sitting area.
The seating area with bench space, a Smart TV, and chair.
Kitchenette (toaster available upon request) **Kitchenette means mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates, cups.**
Bedroom #1: Queen bed
Bedroom #2: Queen bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Friday Harbor, Washington
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Whale Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)

Located in Downtown Friday Harbor! 2 Bedroom Full Bath and Kitchenette. 2 Queen Beds. Walking Distance to the Ferry.

The Farmer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Farmer is a roomy 2 bedroom suite on the ground floor of the Acanthus building. This suite has a Queen bed in each bedroom, a full bath, gathering area and kitchenette. Many like to enjoy their morning coffee or afternoon beverage from the comfort of the communal front porch. A Smart TV and internet are available for guests to log-in to their preferred streaming services.

Guests will find that one block from Acanthus Suites will bring you into the heart of downtown Friday Harbor, offering many delicious restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, ice-cream shops and art galleries, all within walking distance. On Saturday mornings the local San Juan Island Farmer's Market is a 5 minute walk from the Acanthus Suites!

Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!

The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant's daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.

Parking available to guests.
The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
The unit does not have laundry facilities.

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: 62.11 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 63.96 Mbps -- Ping: 50 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)

This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a non-smoking unit

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

Property manager

San Juan Property Management
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Amenities

Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 apartment is in the city centre. Turn Island State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whale Museum and Darvill's Bookstore. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like whale watching.
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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whale Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite) located?

Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and Lafarge Open Space are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Girls Weekend!

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: Myself and 2 friends came for a quick girls weekend, this property was so close to town and such a great location to all the places we wanted to see! We visited great restaurants, did some chopping and browsing, the farmers market was amazing! I do only wish there was some more comfortable seating to lounge in the evenings while we had some snacks and chatted. Otherwise it was a charming older home and perfect place to stay and would definitely consider staying there again!

8/10 Good

Marc M.

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

Good walkable location

We frequently go to the island but this was our first spring trip. It was a good location. Close to restaurants, and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jackie B.

Great Location but....

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is the best feature of this rental. is not suitable for anything except sleeping. The "livingroom/parlor/dining room" consists of two uncomfortable chairs, a wooden straight-backed bench that digs into your back and is impossible to sit in for more than a few minutes. It is the only place to sit and eat any meals you may have brought back from eating out. There is nothing but a small microwave to heat up your food--nothing to cook breakfast except for making hot water. There is a decent little coffee maker. The "kitchen" is advertised as a kitchenette, and people should pay attention to that if they would want to prepare something at the house. They could be able to include an electric cook top for at least frying eggs in the morning.The bed was comfortable, and actually was the most comfortable item in the house. Even sitting and reading a book was impossible, so take your book in the bedroom, and read in bed, there is nowhere else to sit for any length of time. The house was very clean, towels were thick and abundant. Shower was good. We had no one staying above us, so it was quiet.This is not a place to stay if you have any children, and having more than 2 people isn't practical nor comfortable. The TV is the size of a computer monitor.So if you want to not spend much time in this place, it's okay. Otherwise, find another rental that at least has a minimal kitchen and a comfortable place to sit and relax in the evening.The front porch is nice, depending on the weather. We spent one evening on the porch.King's Market down the street is great for buying prepared food and bringing it back to the house. Hayley's Restaurant/Bar is a good place--San Juan Brewery is close by, and Van Go's pizza is great.Would not stay here again, just because of the lack of cooking tools and lack of a comfortable relaxing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

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

Cute little place!

The rooms and beds were comfortable. Nice big bathroom. There aren't any microwave dishes, just plates, bowls, etc. Apparently there's a toaster available on request. The only place that info is listed is on one of the photos. Unfortunately, we didn't find that until the day we were leaving. Otherwise, we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl C.

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

Mehhhhh

Great location. Over priced. Paper thin walls. Not that we watched TV but it was the size of our lap tops!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gang l.

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

SJI family vacation

Clean rooms, good outdoor sitting, great location, walk to all the restaurants, easy parking. Would like to see a hot water kettle added as part of the amenity enhancement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Puja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

Friday Harbor 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: Home is as described . Excellent location easy walking distance to town . Home was clean and had everything you would need . Nice sitting area on the front porch , lots of parking behind the home . Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Great location

Close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Indianapolis, Indiana

Charming, great location, and

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The Farmer's Suite was a great choice for my friends and me to stay at during our 3 relaxing nights on San Juan Island. There was enough space for all 3 of us and the space was highly functional (nice eating area, plenty of hooks/hanging spots, adequate kitchenette, etc.). Maybe an additional mirror and blanket would've been nice. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay and found it to be of great value! Excellent location as well. We often left our car parked at the place and walked around town from the suite.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

Magical little rental just a hop from downtown

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 was my first visit to San Juan Island so it was a tough decision while researching where to stay. I finally landed on Acanthus and I'm so glad! Completely walkable from downtown, off street parking, and all the amenities you'd need. This historic house is beautiful and charming, albeit somewhat creaky, but that's part of what comes with an older property.
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10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Perfect Walkable 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: Loved the rental, it met all our needs with two teenagers who ran to the sea a few times. We were able to walk pretty much everywhere,very close to the ferry lines. The house was sweet and a little fox even came to visit our last evening.

10/10 Excellent

Estha F.

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

So close to everything!

I loves this 2 bedroom suite. It was cozy, had a little kitchen space (sink, fridge, microwave) and dining/sitting area. It was located right behind the San Juan Brewery and is only a 5 minute walk to the ferry dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Old Comfy Home Near Downtown

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: Overall, great. A few nits -- no, wait, I'll call them "suggestions for improvement" -- but on the whole a nice, comfortable stay. A large choice of eateries and pubs within a short 5 to 10 minute walk. The house was our base of operations during a three day motorcycle exploration of the San Juan Islands. Suggested improvements: bathroom fab noisy and ineffective, quits after running for five minutes. Replace the fan. Water is a "precious commodity," yet it take 3.5 minutes of running the hot water tap to get the water warm, let alone hot. Insulate the pipes. Finally, pick up some used books and leave them lying around. It adds to the ambience of the old comfy home, and gives people something to read while waiting for the slow person to take their shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie B.

Clean and convenient to downtown

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 enjoyed our stay in the Farmer’s Suite. Great location, off street parking and friendly and responsive property management.The space was clean and comfortable. We appreciated all of the kitchen and bath items provided an especially the sitting room for planning our outings on island. Be aware that that it’s an historic home and so sounds of other guests may be heard.

8/10 Good

Ali O.

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

Nice 2 Bedroom Unit

Bedrooms were nice. Front room was a little quirky and tight. Banquet was not that comfortable. TV was size off a computer monitor! Kitchenet was lacking a toaster/toaster oven and counter space. Location was great, close to downtown Friday Harbor. I would still come back to this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Great location. Kitchenette is tiny.

Rooms are nice and comfortable. One room needed black out curtains to block out the light. The kitchenette is really not for preparing any food, too tiny. Location is great, easy to walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F., Waterloo

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

Perfect Spot

Very clean, convenient and easy check in/checkout. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful spot in Friday Harbor

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, based on both the house and its excellent location and walking access to so much of Friday Harbor. The space has historic interest, and is also well-organized, clean and with all the amenities. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nelly R.

Nice & Cozy

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 enjoyed staying at the Suite! It was really clean, confortable and great location!
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6/10 Okay

John E.

Nice but, expensive

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Honestly great location, but furniture was stylish but no comfortable, I distinctly remember signing up to pay less than I did for this site, and honestly I would not stay here again for the cost. I will look into staying at a local hotel for about $20-50 a night less.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Peaceful Oasis

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 great place to stay when visiting Friday Harbor. Clean, comfortable, and close by the town. I would absolutely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Danene S.

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

Location Location Location

The location could not have been better. The property manager made sure we had information before we knew we needed it. Really hope to go back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Mom and daughter trip

Great location, very short walk to the harbor and restaurants. We enjoyed the 2 nice sized bedrooms, sitting room, little kitchenette w coffee pot and microwave and bathroom with all the needed amenities. No noise from other guests in other suites, completely seamless online check-in and check out were also a bonus! Would definitely stay here again! Plenty of parking for our rental car which we definitely would recommend to drive to all the gorgeous parks and beaches on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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