Whale View Haven

AMAZING WATERFRONT HOME! Westside of San Juan Island!! Whale View Haven!

This remodeled home that sleeps 6, located on the Westside of San Juan Island, is the perfect getaway for groups or couples wanting to relax and enjoy what the island has to offer.

A short stroll to Smugglers Cove, it is the perfect respite for your island vacation. Enjoy wildlife watching off the water-view deck as the local birds enjoy the bird feeders, and maybe spot a Harbor Seal playing in the water below. The renovated gourmet kitchen boasts 2 ovens, stone counter tops, stainless steel appliances and fully stocked cookware. The kitchen is situated to enjoy the expansive views while preparing your meals. You may catch a glimpse of a passing Orca Whale while pouring your morning coffee!

The master bedroom located on the main floor has a King size bed and a grand view of the water. The picture-window in the Master bedroom can be opened up to enjoy a cool breeze as you wake up. The main floor queen bedroom also has a view of the water. Between the two main-floor bedrooms in the hallway you will find the Full Bathroom.

The downstairs extra sleeping room feels like a separate wing of the home; equipped with a Keurig coffee maker, a sitting area, an attached bathroom, and a Queen Sized bed overlooking the water.

A perfect getaway for a few couples or small family with older children. Families with small children should use caution with this high bank waterfront.

There is NO CELL COVERAGE at this property. Long Distance is provided. The Wifi supplied at this property is adequate enough for making calls on your personal cell.

***For safety reasons the wood burning stove is not available for guest use.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• A Wonderful 2 weeks

  Stayed 14 days ending in September, 2021

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  Kim M from Lutherville, MD recommends this vacation rental

  A beautiful view!!!Wonderful sea life! Whales passed at least 7 times in front of the house and you could hear the "blows"! Awesome walks and hikes on the island.

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• Whale of a good time!

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2021

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  Dan S from Wilmington, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, wonderful views from all 3 bedrooms.
  We saw orcas come by 4 times in a week. One time
  One of them was 20 feet from the shore. Enjoyed the birds
  At the feeders. Also saw seals, otters and deer from the deck.

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• Quiet retreat

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021

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  Lisa C from Austin , TX recommends this vacation rental

  Good view. Property has everything we needed. Happy with stay.

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• Very nice home for vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2021

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  a guest from GIG HARBOR, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a very nice home to stay in. There is only one suggestion: Leave a note on how to turn the shower on in the upstairs bathroom. It is an unusual process and we wasted much water trying to figure it out. But it was a great house otherwise.

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• Vacation paradise

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2021

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  a guest from Clinton, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice place with water front view for the 6 family members in our party.

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• Family Gathering

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Spokane, WA recommends this vacation rental

  The property was lovely. We enjoyed the deck (even with the unusual heat). Kitchen was spacious, well stocked, and had a great view. The inside was as the photos showed. The whole house was very clean.
  We did not see any whales. Maybe next time!

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• Beautiful views and sunsets

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Hurricane, West Virginia recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great location. It was well stocked and well kept.

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• Perfect...again

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2021

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  Kenneth S from Boerne , TX recommends this vacation rental

  Our second time staying in this little place of perfection. Clean, comfortable, perfect location. The kitchen is well stocked and outdoor grill is clean and maintained. The beds are comfortable and the view is priceless. We cannot wait to return.

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• Beautiful Views from Beautiful House

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Carleen W from Kelso, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Whale Watch Haven is a beautiful, well appointed and comfortable house with spectacular views of the water! It was a family stay with two of our adult children and their partners. The house is private and a great base to explore San Juan Island from. We shrimped from our boat two days of our stay and had a wonderful time! Beautiful Roche Harbor is where we moored our boat. It has restaurants, a coffee shop and store right at the harbor with additional stores just up from the harbor. I highly recommend Whale Watch Haven House!

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• Beautiful View

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2021

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  Elaina J from Denver, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

  Whale View Haven was a dream. Nice secluded, peaceful property with amazing views. Waking up to the view every morning was a highlight for sure. Every room has a view. I would highly reccommend.

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• Whale Harbor Haven

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2021

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  a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time. The location is fantastic, allowing for open views of the water from almost every room. We had great fun watching the antics at the bird feeder as we had breakfast staring out at the water. Easy walk to a secluded cove and easy access to the roads around the Island, including to Roche Harbor. Kitchen was FULLY stocked with cookware and appliances.

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• Cozy Retreat with a View!

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2021

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  Karl S from Seattle , WA recommends this vacation rental

  We rented this place looking for a nice, relaxing getaway and it delivered. The house was immaculate (which is appreciated during this pandemic) and was very comfortable, from the captain’s chairs overlooking the strait to the gooshy couches curled up watching movies, we had a good time. Fantastic modern kitchen meets rustic cabin-like feel - we cooked many of our meals there and used the BBQ a few times too. Super easy. And the beds were all fine - we only used two as we're a family of three. Of course, the best part of this place is truly the view - particularly in the late afternoon and into the sunset hour. Magical. Just sit back and let the water melt your stresses away. I’d recommend this place and would like to return someday. One thing worth mentioning, it does get cold at night and the heating is limited to the living room and downstairs (or, at least it see,Ed that way). Otherwise, no real complaints.

  • Manager Responded on 4/14/2021

    What a lovely experience for you and your family at the Whale View Haven! This is a precious home with an unbeatable view and we are so happy you were able to fully enjoy your stay! With this home being situated facing the Western sun, it was determined that the main living room and the downstairs of the home were the only rooms needed to equip with the efficient heaters. Turning on the heat in either locations is adequate to heat the rest of the home.

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• Amazing Views

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from SAMMAMISH, Washington recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time in Whale View Haven. The views are amazing from every room. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Kitchen was well stocked and the house was clean. We will definitely come back next year!

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• Amazing view and very spacious

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2021

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  Shannon P from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at this house was incredible. We have rented from this company several times and we have always been impressed. The houses are all clean, exactly as advertised and they are in some wonderful locations. This particular house is 15-20 minutes from Friday Harbor with very quick access to Roche Harbor. There was also a really cool cove, Smugglers Cove, that is a short walk from the house and is essentially private access to this neighborhood. It was beautiful.

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• Very Relaxng

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2020

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  Peter M from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  All round great - amazing view, great location, very comprehensive kitchen equipment. A little more rustic-cabin and less house-in-the-country that was perhaps apparent in the photos, but we liked that. Wish we could have used the wood stove.

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• A slice of heaven

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2020

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  Kenneth S from Boerne , TX recommends this vacation rental

  The stay was perfect. The kitchen is so well equipped. We cooked almost all of our meals. The outdoor grill is new and clean. Nothing worse than staying at a place that advertises a grill and it’s old, rusty, dirty and has an empty tank. The view is better than advertised. The layout is comfortable. The home was extremely clean. The bathrooms and linens were top notch. We had a minor issue with internet, but we didn’t really rely on it but it was fixed ASAP. The owners responded quickly. We had the best possible stay we could have had. The local grocery was great. Most restaurants were closed but San Juan has plenty of great restaurants (from prior trips). The West side of the Island is where you want to be, the sunsets are amazing. If you have older people in your party, there is a small step down to the main area and the downstairs bedroom has a steep narrow staircase. Wasn’t an issue for us, just an FYI. We have no complaints with the home.

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• Great support, well maintained, excellent experience.

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2020

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  Joe B from KIRKLAND, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Very well maintained, and the property management team was Excellent!

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• 5 Stars

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2020

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  Peter M from North Plains, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Great View

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• San Juan Heaven

  Stayed 31 days ending in September, 2019

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  Leslie S from Lafayette, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We were lucky to have an extended stay at this amazing home. We loved everything about it. My husband loved filling the bird feeders and watching all the different birds visit. My favorite part was the beautiful view. We spent a lot of time on the deck! The view from the great room was also spectacular. The house was very comfortable and tastefully decorated. We will definitely be going back.

  • Manager Responded on 10/12/2019

    We loved hosting you at Whale View Haven! We are so happy you were able to enjoy all the amazing aspects of this property. We would love to host you again!

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• Whale View Haven did not disappoint

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2019

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  Chris P from SCOTTSDALE, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Can't say enough about the views from this property! Pictures don't do it justice. While it was too steep to access the cove, the views make up for it. The house was clean and comfortable. Very well-stocked with spices, utensils, dishes, etc for the person who enjoys cooking. Felt like a home and not a rental. Great location on the west side of the island, but plan ahead to hit the grocery store when arriving into Friday Harbor. SJPM was easy to work with and made checking in and out seamless. Would stay here again!

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• Cozy house with an amazing view

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2019

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  a guest from Saint Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay very much. The view was stunning and the house was very comfortable for my family. We saw lots of wildlife, but sadly no whales. The location was great and the house was easy to find.

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• Most romantic home - truly amazing

  Stayed 8 days ending in June, 2019

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  Lawrence L from Scottsdale, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  My wife and I rented this home for our honeymoon and were completely charmed by the property. It was quiet with amazing views. My favorite was falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean. The hosts made sure we had everything we needed, and the ambience of this home was soothing and relaxing. I wanted to buy the place!

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• Island Heaven

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2019

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  Megan J from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This house is amazing. It’s on the west side of San Juan Island with views from every room. It’s hard to not just completely relax and unwind as soon as you arrive. We spent days reading, cooking and watching wildlife. The house is clean, gorgeous and laid out nicely so that there’s privacy for everyone. I didn’t want to leave!

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• Whale View Haven.

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2018

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  Dawn M from San Juan capistrano, California recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful house to relax at. Stunning water view.

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• Whales and deer and eagles oh my

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2018

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  Aaron G from Henderson, NV recommends this vacation rental

  This house has everything we needed and more ( loved the monoscope ).
  We enjoyed the morning visits from the deer along with all the eagles other birds and an owl. We also saw a pod of 5 orcas swim by along with 20 boats following them, lol.

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• Just Wow!

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2018

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  Jo Anne W from Georgetown, TX recommends this vacation rental

  This is the perfect location for a beautiful view and relaxation. It is located on the the west side, away from the hussle and bussle of the harbor area. Breakfast on the patio in the AM and Wine in the PM. The house was beautifully furnished and well supplied with spices and basic cooking needs. I was able to walk every morning and enjoy the trees and shade. We could not ask for more.

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• Not a Disappointment

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2018

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  Lorin G from ridgefield, wa recommends this vacation rental

  The pictures, while they seem to be “painted”, are a very accurate representation of the cabin! The view is wonderful!! This is a 1960ish cabin that has been completely overhauled in the inside. Updated kitchen and baths newer furniture, comfortable bedding and linens! It really was a wonderful stay and worth every penny.!!
  
  The home is located on a very private lot in a secluded neighborhood road. During the time we were there, there were very few people around so it felt like we were really remote. There is no access to the water at this lot and you can’t use the wood stove (while u understand, it sure would have been nice on those cooler evenings)...only 15-20 mins to Friday harbor and 10-15 to Roche..
  
  We did not see any whales while we were there but it was a fantastic view.
  
  A couple of notes to consider, the main floor shower is hard to figure out and the steps down to the lower level BR and laundry are extremely slick when wearing socks (2 of us fell- not bad but those wood floors sure are well polished!!

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• A Great Escape

  Stayed 11 days ending in June, 2018

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  Todd C from Palm City, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Nice Westside home that you can sit and watch the sunset and whales go by. House was clean and well stocked for our extended vacation. We saw Orcas the first day, along with a number of times during our stay. There was a pair of eagles that perched on the neighbor's trees each day, which was awesome! And a doe and her two young fawns graced our yard one afternoon, along with a daily visit from the numerous Island deer. We also saw a pair of otters, daily harbor porpoise, stunning birds at the bird feeder and sunsets that were breathtaking!! House was cozy and inviting. Two rooms upstairs with a shared bath, a kingsize bed in one which is nice. Two smaller rooms downstairs with a shared bath. Bedrooms do not have blackout curtains so bring an eye mask if light bothers you. Location was great, near Roche Harbor and Lime Kiln Park and not too far from Friday Harbor. We hope to make it a yearly visit.

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• Fantastic Getaway!

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2018

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  a guest from Lake Tapps, WA recommends this vacation rental

  You can't beat the view and it lived up to its name-Whale View Haven!! Great location (about mid island), and a lovely landing point for activities in both harbors. Fabulous weekend!

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• Pretty close to perfect!

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2018

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  Kathleen G from Avoca, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Lovely house, extraordinary views, wonderful experience!

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• Amazing Vieww

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2018

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  a guest from Laredo, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We had a really great experience at this rental. The house was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed spending a long weekend there. The sunsets are so beautiful here. We had family from out of town visiting and this was the perfect trip to take them on. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was so organized. The management company was available at all times for any questions. We also really enjoyed grilling on the deck.

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• Whale Haven

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2018

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  Lynn H from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful time. Will come back.

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• Perfect place!

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2017

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  Anne C from Kirkland, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Gorgeous home with stunning views from every room. Very comfortable and well-appointed. We thought the pictures might be too good to be true, but they were spot-on. The home really is that beautiful! Our only complaint was a shortage of bath towels. Other than that, our stay was perfect.

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• Whale View Haven is Paradise.

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2017

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  Keith F from Haslet, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  
  Whale View is an amazing getaway! Beautiful views right on the water.
  The place is clean, comfortable and very enjoyable. Love watching the boats go by and dolphins dancing. There were deer all around the house too. Great place to reconnect to what matters and leave recharged! Hope to return.

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• Whale View

  Stayed 8 days ending in June, 2017

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  John O from Olympia, Washington recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay getting to see multiple types of whales including the local residents - Home was very comfortable and was great to see many spices ... Would recommend

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• Perfect Holiday Weekend Getaway!

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2017

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  Renske E from Seattle, Washington recommends this vacation rental

  We had the most wonderful stay here this past memorial day. The view from the house was absolutely incredible (we saw orcas!). The deck is perfect for hanging out and grilling while taking in the view. We also went kayaking from Snug harbor which was about a 20 minute walk. Super convenient. Can't wait to go back!

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• Wonderful stay on San Juan Island!

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2017

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  a guest from Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Our family had a wonderful time staying at this cabin over the weekend. We saw whales, seals swimming and many birds coming to visit at the bird feeder.?it was truly a magical place. One of our sons enjoyed looking through the telescope at all the passing freighters (far in the distance) and recording their names in his book. We loved the quiet natural quality of the location. Cabin was wonderful.

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• Best views of the whales!

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2016

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  a guest from Palatine, IL recommends this vacation rental

  This property is so lovely. The owners have thought of everything one could possibly need for a "home away from home". The views were spectacular and we saw Orca everyday. I have stayed at many west side properties over the last 6 years and this was by far one of the nicest.

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• Can't Wait to Come Back!

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2016

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  Cathy L from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  All 6 people in the house completely fell in love with this house and with the San Juan islands! Very peaceful location. Yes it's not in town, but it's a 15-20 minute drive with gorgeous views, so I didn't view the distance as a downside. The house itself is modest, comfortable, and clean. The view is absolutely beautiful. We saw at least 5 orcas while eating our breakfast on the patio. At night, it is far away from everything that you can stargaze for fun. The pictures on the site don't do the view justice!

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• What a gem! Perfect....and there are whales galore!

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2016

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  Mark B from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

  The moment we stepped through the door, we fell in love. This is the 4th place we've rented over the past 6 years, and we love it soooo much. The view is to die for. Whales a plenty just before sunset. Fantastic details everywhere. Private beach a short walk down the road. The very recent remodel thought of everything. Just don't rent it when we want it for next year!!!! Oh, the only thing missing was a teapot for boiling water, but the two coffee makers made up for that.

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