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Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's)

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Enjoy Miner's Suite. Kitchenette and Dining area with Smart TV 

(There is not an oven for cooking. Unit has a microwave, coffee maker, mini fridge)
Two Queen beds in Miner Suite

(One queen bed + 1 Twin bed in Annex)
Miner Suite:
Two queen beds in this studio with kitchenette and 1/2 bathroom
Miner Suite with two queen beds
Bathroom and shower, sink is in kitchenette area.

Miner and Annex share a bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 6650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Friday Harbor, Washington
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Whale Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

2 Queen Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

About this property

Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's)

Downtown Friday Harbor. Within Walking Distance to the Ferry. 3 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Bed. Lovely Natural Light.
Downtown Friday Harbor! Miner's Suite plus Annex Suite

The Miner is one of 5 separate Suites to rent among the historic Acanthus House. The Miner Suite is a spacious upstairs studio with 2 queen beds, a well-stocked kitchenette and private 3/4 bath (shower + toilet). Enjoy the natural lighting from the three skylights.

The Annex is an adjacent room located directly next to the Miner Suite door (with separate door and entry code) with one Queen bed and one Twin bed for additional sleeping space. Annex has a separate door entrance and is not directly attached to the Miner's Suite (no bathroom in Annex. Bathroom is located in Miner's Suite)

Guests will find that one block from Acanthus Suites will bring you into the heart of downtown Friday Harbor, offering many delicious restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, ice-cream shops and art galleries, all within walking distance. On Saturday mornings the local San Juan Island Farmer's Market is a 5-minute walk from the Acanthus Suites!

Any or all Acanthus Suites can be rented for different group sizes!

The Acanthus House is one of Friday Harbor's first important historic homes. Built in 1913, it was a wedding gift for a wealthy merchant’s daughter. It has been beautifully restored. Located in historic downtown Friday Harbor; only 3 blocks from the ferry dock and Port of Friday Harbor and is an excellent option for those coming to explore the island and have a comfortable place to rest at night.

Private parking available to guests.

The Acanthus House does not have Air Conditioning.
This unit does not have laundry facilities.
The unit does not have an oven/stove
**Kitchenette means mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, plates, cups. Toaster available upon request.**

The internet / Wi-fi at this house should be sufficient for streaming video, phone calls, remote work and video conferencing.
Internet Speed Test Results… Download Speed: 65.43 Mbps -- Upload Speed: 54.67 Mbps -- Ping: 48.3 Ms
(Average of three tests that were conducted January 2024 using SpeedCheck Pro)

This suite has good cell phone reception.
This is a Non-Smoking unit

Please be advised, yard maintenance may occur during your stay.

Property manager

San Juan Property Management
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Amenities

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Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Friday Harbor

Located in Friday Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre. San Juan Island National Historic Park and English Camp are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Turn Island State Park and Mt. Grant Preserve. Whale Museum and Darvill's Bookstore are also worth visiting.
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Friday Harbor, Washington

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whale Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 16 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Golden Triangle Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Friday Harbor! (Miner's) located?

Located in the heart of Friday Harbor, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Whale Museum and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center and Lafarge Open Space are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

julie B.

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

Great location

Perfect close location to town and very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience!

We loved staying in this rental. Worked perfectly for our family of four with the annex. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Perfect location!

We loved our stay here. It was so convenient and easy to get right to downtown. Our rooms were great too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley E.

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

Tour some islands

Arrived Friday Harbor, took ferry to Orcas second day, Trolly tour of San Juan Island 3rd day. Loved the sculpture garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Very clean

Great location. Very quiet and a few blocks from every. The unit was charming and very clean. I'm definitely going to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great place

Great location. Quiet house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Excellent!

The Acanthus Suites are just adorable. A historic little spot within walking distance of everything in Friday Harbor. The pictures in the hallway describing the history of the home and the area added to the quaint and homey vibe. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett G., Gilbert

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

Great location

Very close to downtown. Easy parking and a very charming home that was super cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diane W.

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

4th of July

Loved the location and sleeping arrangements were adequate. Bed in Annex was very hard and that room was very hot even with windows open and fan going. We were so busy we didn't use the tiny TV. Only real sitting area is the dining table. Five of us stayed and it was a reasonable cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Happy place

Location was ideal, walk to all shops and restaurants. Needs to have better lighting in bathroom by mirror. Great time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

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

So close to everything!!!

We had a great time! To be completely honest we really didnt do anything but sleep at the property but it was great for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sherli C.

great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: would be good to have basic items like kettle and toaster and salt and pepperotherwise stay was nice
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was actually two disconnected rooms with a bathroom in one, but it actually worked out just fine for a group of 6 (2 couples and 2 singles). Place was clean, charming, and very centrally located. Would absolutely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Aditya M.

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

Overall happy with our stay

We were very happy with the cleanliness and location of the property. The layout of the Miner suite and Annex is a bit strange and it would help to make a floor plan available for guests before booking. We were also surprised that there were no tea/coffee supplies available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Jonathan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too overpriced for sub-par room

This was an upstairs studio/attic room called the Miner's Room, and, frankly, it looked like a low class place underground workers would go to for a short sleep before hitting the mines again. Examples: - The windows were small, didn't open far enough to cool in a hot summer (no a/c). - The kitchenette was 1970s style with formica and vinyl everywhere. Fridge and microwave were itry bitty. - Furniture was decrepit. Table was falling apart, armoir could only hold clothes if they went in the wrong way, drawers wouldn't slide right / fell off. These weren't antique, they were low class thrift store quality. - Throw rug over the vinyl floor was threadbare and very dirty. Bedclothess looked 20 years old - tattered and faded color. - Bathroom was smallest we've ever had, maybe under 20 sq ft? Motel 6 would've been a big step up. Hot water heater and cleaner stuff were behind the thinnest of curtains was not very clean. - TV was a joke. My computer monitor at home was a much better quality.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jeremy D.

Not what it cracked up to be

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the main room was pretty dirty (it was clear it had not been cleaned in a while). The annex room was also full of dust and required many hours of opening the windows & using the fan (so bad that most people in our group refused to sleep in there). The sheets didn't look entirely clean either and everything had that feeling like you didn't want to touch it. Even the bath towel scraped up my face (something sharp on the towel). The location was excellent, but if you can book a different VRBO, I definitely would -- I would NOT stay here again! There were also a million strict house rules communicated ahead of time so it didn't feel very homey. The property managers should do a better job of cleaning / airing it out and also loosen up a bit on how they communicate on the rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Walking distance to Friday Harbor!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Multi unit place. 5 different units. We had no issues with noise. We stayed in the Miners room, there are stairs to this room, again no issue for us. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Coffee pot, microwave and fridge. Room is perfect for two people. We loved the close proximity to town, it allowed us to explore the town. I would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Acanthus is great

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I bring 20 friends to the San Juans to go triking every year. We always rent from San Juan Property Management. Acanthus is very close to downtown. It's got great parking. We can all stay together and still have privacy. Nice place
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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Perfect

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Quiet, clean and cozy
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

Vintage Stay at Acanthus Suites

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Acanthus Suites is easy to get to. They provide parking, and everything in Friday Harbor is within easy walking distance. I felt safe staying at this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Erica F.

Great little place

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We wanted a quick girls get away. The rental was clean, within walking distance to everything, and comfortable. It is not fancy but we were enjoying the island and spending time with each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jon/Jennifer G.

Christmas Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time visiting Friday Harbor for Christmas! The rental/property were just perfect for what we had planned. The location is close to town and the ferry, making this a great place for those walking on, while the oversized parking lot makes it great for driving in as well. We would 100% book with SJPM again and again!
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8/10 Good

Tina M.

Family gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Warm sleeping especially in the “extra” area. We did not have a car, so this spot was perfect for walking to the Jolly Trolly, shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice time staying in Miner's Suite. It was perfect for the two of us on a girl's trip and then we used the Suite a few nights for my friend's sister that came in for the weekend. We could walk to everything, the area was safe, and the place was clean. We will stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Easy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay. Easy location, walking distance to the harbor. Highly recommended.

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