San Juan Waterhouse Vacation Rental: OOPROV098

The San Juan Waterhouse offers superb vacation lodging with stunning wildlife and whale watching opportunities on the sunny west side of San Juan Island.

Built uniquely close to the shoreline, the Waterhouse is a very secluded island home whose beautiful, sweeping southwestern views of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan De Fuca are breathtaking in all seasons. Situated on three grassy acres with 1400 feet of rugged, pristine coastline, the home provides much sought after ‘old island’ privacy with its rugged scenery and wild uncultivated appeal. Enjoy a front row view of the resident Orca whales, which hunt migrating salmon directly offshore and have been sighted sleeping in our cove.

Custom built with much attention to creative details, enjoy a beautiful stone fireplace (propane flame now installed) when ambiance and warmth are the inspiration. The fully equipped kitchen includes a professional Viking stove, a great invitation to the serious chef. A stainless propane BBQ on the deck makes outdoor cooking with beautiful views a breeze.

Multiple French doors, a vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan surrounded by windows provide customized comfort, and spectacular water views from all rooms.

There is plenty to do with the rocky coves and a private gravel beach to explore. Tide pooling is excellent. Bring your binoculars because bird watching is superb, with resident Harlequin ducks and the local Bald Eagle ‘Rocky.’ Watch fox, otter, and deer close by, or pack your favorite beverages, a great book and relax on a sandy haven directly in front of the house. Two well-furnished decks with outdoor seating, a picnic table and Adirondack chairs also beckon. Small beach fires are allowed from October-April.

Best of all is whale watching, as this stretch of shoreline has been identified by a Whale Museum biologist as a feeding area for Southern Resident Killer Whales.  Watch whales pass by from the deck as their family groups come within a few yards of the kelp beds, hunting salmon.

Please note. Cars are limited to two, and are parked up hill, behind the house. The trail from the parking area to the house is a downhill slope, somewhat rugged and can be challenging for some. Wagons are provided to haul groceries and luggage.  Please ask Suzanne about it, if you have questions.

We also are asking for  no drones please, and no motorized bikes or scooters of any kind. Old Johnson Rd is 1.2 miles of gravel road and very quiet.