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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

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to San Juan Islands Museum of Art
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access
  • Off-street parking available
  • Microwave
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Juan Historical Society and Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪18 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
Kitchenette

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.

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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

Property # 999947vb
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 Labyrinth. Darvill's Bookstore and Jones Island State Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like whale watching.
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whale Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lafarge Open Space - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Roche Harbor Marina - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Water Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite)?

As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Suite! (Farmer's Suite) on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$513, 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-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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathi G.

Friday Harbor

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: Beautiful older home. Location is great, walking distance to town. The furnishings in the living room could have been a little more comfortable but was sufficient.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Althea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amole parking
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janeen H.

Great budget stay on San Juan

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: Cute place with everything we needed at a good price. Excellent location as well. Only recommendation is to bring an eye mask because blinds don't block the light from outside
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Great place/location

Location was perfect and the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Wonderful stay in Friday Harbor

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: We had a great stay. The location of the property was great --- walkable to everything in Friday Harbor. We had a car, but you dont need one and can walk from the ferry terminal very easily. The flat was very clean, with very comfortable beds and a great shower. My only nit is that it could have had some supplies like coffee. Machine and filters were there but no coffee. But really a great place to stay in a great town.
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accommodating; we received extra blankets when requested and provided a place to store luggage for a couple hours. Our bedrooms were comfortable. My only criticism would be the sitting/living room area. The chairs are not comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn S.

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

Highly recommend!

Home was walking distance to town, guest parking was safe and easy, decor was historic and delightful, clean and comfortable accommodations. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall impression is what I expected. Large older home with a couple other rentals within. We had a wonderful time during our stay. The rental was a modest unit with dated furnishings and attributes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is unbeatable! Everything is within walking distance. The bedrooms and bath are comfortable as well as clean. We would definitely stay here again. If you’re working remotely, the WiFi does not consistently support Zoom calls. However, the TMOBILE cell signal was excellent so using a phone as a hotspot works great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie A.

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

Friday Harbor

This was such a cute little place to stay while in Friday harbor. Right in town so you could walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Farmer's Suite

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: Loved the location, it was an easy walk to all the little shops and restaurants. The beds were really comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2025
Happy to hear the location and comfort made your stay enjoyable. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Intriguingly yesterday. Rooms were spacious, bathroom was equipped well, and the location is very good. Would have been nice for a few more accommodations such as more outlets, much much better furniture and even a mirror more than just one. Countable but definitely means updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
The Acanthus Suites offer one of the most affordable lodging options for visitors in downtown Friday Harbor while providing more space and amenities than the average hotel room.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl K.

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

No chair in the place was comfortable

Cute, cozy, had most amenities. Would been great if had more comforable chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2024
We are glad your overall experience was pleasant at the Farmer Suite in the Historic Acanthus Suites. Space and suite-layout make for limited seating options inside the suite. Thank you for the feedback.
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Great Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was 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. We walked from the ferry and had a lovely couple of nights on the Island.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Dianne T.

Old character-like Victorian near downtown

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Historical Victorians come with many qualities; some charming and not so charming. Loved the location to town; not so much the creaky floors( beware if you’re downstairs-you’ll hear a pin drop). Door knobs also-loud. Bring earplugs and you’ll be fine. Well equipped and comfortable beds.

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