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Spacious Studio Downtown! (Explorer's Suite)
Apartment in Friday Harbor with patio and fireplace
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Friday Harbor, WA
- Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art3 min walk
- Place, Whale Museum7 min walk
- Place, San Juan Island National Historic Park10 min drive
- Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)13 min walk
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
About this property
Spacious Studio Downtown! (Explorer's Suite)
Spacious Studio Downtown. Explorer's Suite (in a 5-unit building). Unit Sleeps 3 people.
The Explorer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Explorer is located on the ground floor and equipped with a Queen size bed (an air mattress is also provided in the room) and kitchenette (no oven). This Suite offers a 3/4 bathroom with walk-in tiled shower. It is fully furnished with chairs, new small appliances and an electric fireplace. Wi-fi and a Smart TV is supplied 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.
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: 204 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 57.9 Mbps -- Ping: 56 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted October 2024)
Parking available to guests.
**The Acanthus House rooms do not have Air Conditioning but do have a fan during summer months.**
**The Acanthus House rooms do not have kitchens or laundry facility but is close to restaurants and a laundromat.**
This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a Non-Smoking building.
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
The Explorer is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the Acanthus House. The Explorer is located on the ground floor and equipped with a Queen size bed (an air mattress is also provided in the room) and kitchenette (no oven). This Suite offers a 3/4 bathroom with walk-in tiled shower. It is fully furnished with chairs, new small appliances and an electric fireplace. Wi-fi and a Smart TV is supplied 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.
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: 204 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 57.9 Mbps -- Ping: 56 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted October 2024)
Parking available to guests.
**The Acanthus House rooms do not have Air Conditioning but do have a fan during summer months.**
**The Acanthus House rooms do not have kitchens or laundry facility but is close to restaurants and a laundromat.**
This Suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a Non-Smoking building.
Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.
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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Turn Island State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve, while San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum are cultural highlights. 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.
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
- San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
- Lime Kiln Point State Park - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 3 min walk
- Salty Fox Coffee - 6 min walk
- Downriggers - 6 min walk
- San Juan Island Brewing Company - 4 min walk
- San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - 6 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by San Juan Property Management
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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