Located on picturesque Westcott Bay, Heron House offers waterfront living just minutes from Roche Harbor Resort and marina facilities. Walk 50 feet to the beach or stroll to Picnic Island; enjoy kayaking, paddle over for barbequed oysters on weekends or hike nationally recognized trails without needing a car.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8255 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor. LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION May 15-21 50% off !
Heron House on Westcott Bay – Waterfront living near Roche Harbor
Welcome to picturesque Westcott Bay, a quiet retreat, 5 minutes walk from Roche Harbor Resort, shopping and all marina facilities. Heron House is a dog friendly vacation rental newly constructed in October of 2017…3 minutes walk to Roche Harbor’s dog park. Fly in, boat in, or drive in, you’re never more than 5 minutes walk to the Heron House.
What to do on Westcott Bay? Well, you could walk 50 feet out your back door to the beach, or stroll, on all but the highest tides, to Picnic Island. Use the two fishing kayaks to paddle around the bay, troll a line, or set a crab trap. On the weekend, paddle over to the Westcott Bay Shellfish farm for their famous barbequed oysters. Maybe you’d like to hike the nationally recognized trails … all without having to get in your car! If it’s a stroll you have in mind, walk the 3 mile loop past the sculpture gardens (off leash for dogs), through Roche Harbor Resort itself, stopping briefly at Westcott Bay Cider for a tasting, catch a rare Pokémon at the lighthouse mailbox opposite the old quarry 9 swimming hole, and … you’re back home.
If drive you must, head over to Lime Kiln Point for some orca watching, tide pooling, or having a picnic lunch. You could drive 9 miles into the big city of Friday Harbor for all the amenities of a small town.
Roche Harbor Resort provides the opportunity to book a whale watching trip, join a kayak tour around the north end of Henry Island, or, if you’re lucky…schedule a wedding
The Heron House is named for the great blue herons that daily stalk the shallows or perch on Picnic Island. Bring your camera for some close up shots of them or the bald eagles that fish in Westcott Bay.
However you enjoy our home, we’re glad you stopped by.
Cheers,
Dave and Sue and Stella-mae
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking in or around the house
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Golf
Kayak
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
We allow up to 3 well trained and well behaved dogs. The dogs must not wander into our neighbor's yards & owners are expected to clean up after them.
Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 7:00am.
Please remember, we live on an island. Water should not be wasted.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only with prior approval
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair available, travel bed for babies/toddle
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in or around the house
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number 16-0015
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Friday Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. San Juan Islands Sculpture Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop, or check out an event or a game at San Juan Golf & Tennis Club. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby. Visit our Friday Harbor travel guide
Is Custom Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor.
Aug. 29-Sept 3 still available pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Custom Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor.
Aug. 29-Sept 3 still available?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Custom Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor.
Aug. 29-Sept 3 still available?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Custom Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor.
Aug. 29-Sept 3 still available?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Custom Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor.
Aug. 29-Sept 3 still available located?
Nestled on the beach, this Friday Harbor holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Wescott Bay and San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. Roche Harbor Marina and Posey Island State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Waterfront Home near Roche Harbor. LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION May 15-21 50% off ! Reviews
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Beautiful home with endless entertainment features. The kitchen is a cooks's dream come true and the bedrooms are well appointed, each with it own private bath.
We really enjoyed our stay. Watching the birds from the dining/living room was really great. The beds and baths are all really nice. We would love to stay here again
Fabulous space for family reunion- loved the house design and view from deck spaces. Comfortable furnishings, bedding and well stocked kitchen. Proximity to Roche harbor excellent.
Beautifully appointed home with all the special touches from the sea themed dishes already set on the table to the expansive views from each room. Dave was great at always responding to our inquiries and very helpful in each communication. Our group of friends found the property so inviting and a touch of the PNW to stay in their hearts long after their experience at this magical place. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We look forward to coming again with our golden, Soleil.
We had a wonderful stay at Heron House! It is such a comfortable, well-equipped home in an incredible location. We are already looking forward to coming back next summer.
Great location and easy to get around the island. The view is amazing. Three out of the four beds were king size and one of them were full size. It was great having a large and clean space. I would love to stay here again in the future.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Heron House after Christmas! Blessed with good weather, so we were able to explore many areas of the island. Highly recommend.
Love this house so much that we keep coming back when we stay by Roche Harbor. Right on the water with great views of the bay and more privacy than staying on resort. Perfect place to stay with a group.
Spacious, with a great view, close to amenities. We really enjoyed being cozy and watching the storm on the bay and taking shot walk when there was a sun break. Would definitely bring family again.
We enjoyed a very comfortable stay for a week. The bedrooms are spacious and the bathrooms well appointed. The kitchen counters are higher than standard, so tall people rejoice, but petite people may struggle to reach the upper cupboards. We loved touring the nearby sculpture garden as well as the historic sites and state and local parks.
We were staying on the island for a wedding at Roche Harbor and this house was amazing. Large and clean and walkable to the small town, water and venue. Thank you for hosting!
Great place and location. Very quite and private. Very clean and well kept with lots of amenities.
Easily walkable (if you like a few hills) to Roche Harbor with restaurants, coffee, groceries/liquor. We enjoyed our stay and would certainly return.
My friends and I gathered for a reunion in April. We got really lucky with the weather, and took full advantage of the opportunities for kayaking, ping pong, walking, cooking, eating, etc. We've enjoyed a variety of rental homes over the years, but this location is a little more fabulous in every way. Highly recommended!
Thank you for an awesome annual stay! Lots of wildlife - herons, birdies, sea lion pup, and even a few foxes on the south part of the island. Gorgeous weather!
This is the third time we’ve stayed at the Heron House, and there’s multiple reasons for that:-The house is still clean and beautiful -The location is still awesome-Communication with the hosts is still fantastic-The neighborhood is still quietIt’s honestly a huge part of why we come back to San Juan Island. We refer to the Heron House as “our house” because it feels like home every time we check in. I can’t imagine staying somewhere else!
Beautiful house. There was actually three kayaks and we were able to go out on the bay three times, saw seals, jellyfish, comb jellies, fish, and lots of waterfowl. House also close walk to Roche Harbor and other trails. Rooms were great. Everything clean. Easy to reach hosts