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Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!

2.0 star property
Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Friday Harbor, WA
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor

This cabin is located within a mile (2 km) of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Lafarge Open Space. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Whale Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Juan Golf & Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Bay Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!

Newly Listed! This quiet and cozy historic cabin, close to town, is the perfect respite for relaxation. Enjoy bird watching while sitting next to Argyle Lagoon. (SCC)

Step out of the hustle and bustle, and step back in time to true island living. Sawmill Creek Cottage is comfortable and private, but still only one mile from downtown Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. The cottage has Wi-Fi and a Smart TV for those who are so inclined.

The cabin is nestled in its own private yard just feet away from a small bay, with a stream and pond as a boundary. The shared low bank beach on Jackson’s lagoon is a small saltwater bay where you can see blue herons, kingfishers, eagles, the occasional deer or fox, and watch the moon rise bigger than life over the bay at dusk. The tidal water fluctuates, and this property has a partial water view.

The queen bedroom is cozy and comfortable, and the full bathroom is just off of the bedroom. NOTE: if a guest is sleeping on the couch, they will have to walk through the bedroom to access the bathroom.

The secluded yard offers a patio table and barbeque for the summer months. Blackberries are ripe for the picking in early autumn. In the quiet winter months, create a second honeymoon or holiday turkey memories in the snug warm cottage.

Visit Sawmill Creek Cottage and find yourself “on island time”.

1 bed and 1 pullout sofa; 1 bathroom. Sleeps 2 comfortably but can accommodate 4.
**Fireplace seen in pictures is no longer there.
**You do have to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom
**Non Smoking
Internet Speed Test Results: Download Speed: 13.5 Mbps--Upload Speed: 16 Mbps -- Ping: 68.3 Ms (Average of three tests taken October 2024)

VR Permit #19995J050
The cabin features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1597-265237

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this cabin?

This cabin is located in Friday Harbor within a short 18-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art. You'll also find San Juan Island National Historic Park and Whale Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! have a hot tub?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

How far is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Friday Harbor, WA (FRD), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base), which is located 1.2 mi away (9-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!?

Yes, every cabin at Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! comes with a deck.

Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cabin near a small bay, short walk or bike from town. Super relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy! Very comfortable bed and bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage was as described except the bushes in the back yard have grown so the lawn is in the shade most of the day and you can only see the small part of the lagoon shown in the photo unless you walk down to the gate that says private property (to nextdoor), from where you can see the rest of the lagoon and the toilet blocks next to the ramp that the Sea Quest bioluminescence kayakers launch from. Yard was too cool to sit out in in the evenings in mid July, as no fires allowed, but the location was great for driving (or walking) into Friday Harbor and it was quiet. The kitchen was impressively stocked for its compact size and the washing machine/dryer was right there too. Bed in bedroom was super comfortable (even for me with a bad back), but 3rd person had to sleep on sofa bed that took up most of the living room when pulled out, and the blinds were translucent (and non-existent in kitchen), so only works if you don't need it dark to sleep late in the mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were debating if we wanted to pay extra for this vs a hotel, but it turned out to be so nice. It was very private, and had a great view of the shore (it looks sideways down the beach so you can't see out to sea, but can see water). No beach access though unfortunately. We stayed here on our honeymoon and it was the perfect size for us. It's within a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Friday harbor, which was nice because we couldn't always get an Uber in time for what we needed. We also saw some fun wildlife. Lots of birds, a few deer, and even a fox that ran through! I was always able to get ahold of management when I needed and they were very helpful.
Some geese out the window
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet little cottage in a great location

My daughter and I stayed for 3 nights and we really enjoyed the cottage. It’s well maintained, it’s in a great location…close town and it is nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024