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Terrace/patio
TV
Dining
Hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21046 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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San Juan Island, WA
  • Place, Turn Island State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Friday Harbor

Within a short walk of Turn Island State Park, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lafarge Open Space. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Turn Island State Park - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Lafarge Open Space - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Whale Museum - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. Please note that no children under the age of 12 are permitted in this home. ***

Beautiful one bedroom luxury Guest House: fully separate entrance and unit from main house. Complete privacy for our guests. Full luxury chef's kitchen with all the tools for creating wonderful meals. Outside deck with wonderful morning sun and filtered water view. Delightful dining room with complete view access.

Large Queen bedroom with luxury tile bathroom with large walk-in shower. Full washer and dryer in laundry area. This guest house would be great for several days or weeks if working in Friday Harbor.

Large flat screen with Firestick for TV access to personal streaming programs and CD player. View fully available from the living room too. Luxury furnishings throughout!

Come stay for awhile. You will not be disappointed!

Please note there are no steps to the entrance of this home.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES (IMPORTANT NOTICE, PLEASE READ)

Northwest Island Escapes makes every effort to provide, and provide timely maintenance and service for, all the amenities listed in this property description. However, at times, due to events out of our control, these services may not be as fast or reliable as our guests are used to on the mainland. Please Read your contract for important additional information about the availability of these services.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #LANDUSE-20-0037
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,046 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

San Juan Island Songbird Retreat #197
San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 Condo
San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 Friday Harbor
San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 Condo Friday Harbor
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Friday Harbor within a short 8-minute walk of Turn Island State Park. You'll also find Whale Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen in each cottage plus a water view and a kitchen in some.

Does San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base), which is 2.2 mi away (11 minutes by car). Another top airport is Friday Harbor, WA (FRD), which is located 3.3 mi away (13-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197?

No, there aren't any cottage at San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 that offer a balcony.

San Juan Island, Songbird Retreat #197 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable rental. Lovely location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place, lovely kitchen. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay - the property was quiet and peaceful & the kitchen was well-stocked. We watched deer grazing in the backyard. house was clean, well maintained, and it was a great place home base as we explored the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy e.

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

a wonderful place to stay

everything was beautiful. everything you would want in a cosy home away from home. nestled in the trees and so very quiet a short distance from friday harbor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Lovely, Peaceful, Well-equipped

It was great. All positive. Wonderful, gracious owners next door.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

Very good location for biking or driving. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable and spacious. Would come again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Singing Some Praises

Songbird Retreat is a lovely place to stay on San Juan Island. Quiet and private. Very clean and comfortable. Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very private and you could see the stars at night. No light pollution. The hosts were friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith N.

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

Perfect peaceful home

It was exactly as listed. Very comfortable with great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

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

Very nice place

Five days of comfortable sleep, walking and privacy. A very beautifully crafted and decorated guest house. It was ten minutes to Friday Harbor . The gardens and grounds the result of years of love and caring. We would love to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

A relaxing retreat!

We really enjoyed our stay at Songbird, which is far enough away from the bustle of Friday Harbor, but close enough to bike off the ferry with all our belongings for 4 days. The dwelling is meticulously clean and well stocked. We very much enjoyed the peakaboo view of the water from the back deck. This experience exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet, beautiful spot in the woods, but not far from Friday Harbor.

Owners next door, so very friendly and helpful. Just needs a bigger bed. Saw a black and red fox playing in the mornings, and watched fireworks from our balcony. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect!

This was exactly as described! Close to everything but peaceful and private. Our hosts were charming and helpful. I can’t think of a better place to have stayed while visiting this amazing island. My extensive research paid off because this place was perfect! Incredibly clean, comfy bed and great space to come to at the end of the day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

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

Songbird house

Property was excellent but thought it was closer to town, so definitely need a car. Make sure future renters know that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, impeccably kept guesthouse located in a lovely forest overlooking a small lake and the ocean beyond. The house is surrounded by a beautiful garden kept by two very gracious hosts (and their small terrier, Sophie). Every day, as I looked out the large picture windows or walking on the deck outside, I felt that I was living in a picture postcard or travel brochure. My only suggestion for improvement would be for the property managers to improve the timeliness and consistency of their arrival and departure instructions. I had to call them to get the information. They also need to update the property description: e.g., availability of A/C and washer/dryer (both are present).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

We Loved This Guest House in the Woods!

We can't say enough nice things about this place and our hosts Marcy and Ralph. The guest house itself was clean, spacious, and luxurious. We felt at home from the moment we stepped in the door. The property is in the middle of the woods, so it was wonderfully quiet. I enjoyed cooking in the well-equipped kitchen, and my husband and I enjoyed eating outside on the deck overlooking the woods and peek-a-boo views of the ocean. The guest house is only a couple of miles from Friday Harbor, so it was easy to drive into town and dine at a restaurant or get on a whale watching tour. The island is small enough that we could drive anywhere in less than half an hour. Our hosts Marcy and Ralph were respectful of our privacy, but, by the time we left, we felt like they had become wonderful friends. We found out that the guest house was decorated with furniture and furnishings from Marcy's mother, which gave the home an especially warm, personal feel. My husband and I did not want to leave when the week was over, and we are already dreaming of taking another vacation here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Delightful nature retreat

Our hosts were amazing and the time and TLC put into creating this amazing listing was clearly evident. Location was perfect, close to town nestled in the tall trees overlooking the water. Very private fully functional cottage just like home made it easy to cook in after visiting the local farmers market for fresh vegetables, pastries and the local catch of the day or close proximity to several five star restaurants with well stocked regional wines. We definitely fell in love with the San Juan islands and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario R.

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

Breautiful Home

Even better than advertised. The owners made us feel welcome and gave us complete privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylin G.

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

Peaceful and convenient

For being relatively close to Friday Harbor (just a 7 minute drive) this place was peaceful and quiet. We'd stay here again:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Cozy, comfortable home

My husband and I wanted to be a bit out of Friday Harbor - and this home exceeded our expectations. The home is nestled among pines with a gorgeous view to the bay. It is quiet and comfortable. The home is a mother-in-law suite immediately next door to the owners, who are both very welcoming and nice. It is maybe a 1 mile walk (or less) to the water’s edge. The home itself is very clean, with a large master bedroom, cozy living room, and good size kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cookware, but you will need to make sure you bring the basics (like oil, tea, maybe some extra coffee). Our favorite spot was the deck overlooking the water and our second favorite was the living room with the two large, comfy loveseats. We very much enjoyed our time here and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

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

Wonderful stay!

Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

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

Very nice place in a quiet location. A quick drive to town. Well maintained home. Very comfortable.

Would stay again. Enjoyed staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Songbird cottage on San Juan Island

Fantastic cottage. Perfect for two. Outside of Friday Harbor but not too far away from everything. Great location. We’ll equipped. Better kitchen than mine at home! Wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

Songbird Sanctuary

Songbird Retreat had everything advertised and more! Comfortable, well-equipped and clean as a whistle - our time there made island life feel very attractive. Thanks for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will S.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The unit went beyond our expectations! It was wonderfully cozy and secluded - we really felt like we were in our own little world. The amenities were top notch, and a quick drive into Friday Harbor allowed for fast access to activities. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021