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Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!

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A wooden bench with a metal railing overlooking a body of water, a wooden fence, and a building with the number 107. - Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! (Friday Harbor)
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, two windows, a small porch with a chair, and a grill. - Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! (Friday Harbor)
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a red sofa and a grey rug. - Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! (Friday Harbor)
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Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Friday Harbor, this cabin is on the waterfront. Turn Island State Park and San Juan Island National Historic Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whale Museum and Jones Island State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching. Visit our Friday Harbor travel guide
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Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • A marina with boats docked, surrounded by forested hills and a town with buildings.
    Roche Harbor Marina
    21 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lafarge Open Space
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Juan Historical Society and Museum
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Whale Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FRD)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of San Juan Islands Museum of Art, Lafarge Open Space and San Juan Historical Society and Museum. Whale Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Newly Listed! Cozy Historic Cottage near town! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!

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: This cottage is a wonderful getaway spot for exploring San Juan Island. Great location, very clean and all the amenities you need to make a rental feel like home. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage

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 had a beautiful week stay at the Sawmill Creek Cottage! The cherry blossom tree outside the cottage was in bloom and made for a picturesque retreat. I love how close the cottage is to town and to a great beach park! Would highly recommend. It's very clean, comfortable bed and even has a great little fire pit out back :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay

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: This is my favorite place to stay in Friday Harbor! I travel to Friday Harbor for work frequently and this little cottage have everything to make my work trips feel like home. The bed is extremely comfortable. The location is perfect (you can walk to the beach or town in 20 minutes or drive in 3-4 minutes!). The house itself is very cozy and there is often wildlife outside in the yard such as deer or the occasional cat. The little kitchen has everything you need to cook your own meals but there are also plenty of delicious restaurants in town. The cottage is always impeccably clean and well maintained. I cannot say enough good things about this little home away from home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage!

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 absolutely love this spot. I travel out to Friday Harbor for work and it really feels like my home away home. It has everything you need! It’s within walking distance of town(30min) and walking distance to a wonderful beach/park(15min). The bed is very comfortable. The shower has great pressure and plenty of hot water. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and every appliance works well. The natural beauty of the property is wonderful and I have often seen deer in the front yard near the water. The beach in front of the cottage is only accessible at low tide but the view is nice and again, there’s a magnificent huge beach just a 15 min walk or 2 min drive. It’s the perfect spot for a solo traveler or a couple. There is even a pullout bed so maybe even 3 would be comfy! Overall, absolutely love this place and will be back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is out of a fairy tale. It was amazing! It has everything you need for a home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location with beautiful view. Close to town and park. Perfect amenities. We loved being here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet, convenient, spotless, well-appointed cottage for our first July 4th holiday visit. Bed super comfortable. Only critique: view could be improved if neighbors would allow tree trimming. Also suggest trimming trees overhanging parking area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was a gem! Nice view of the water, cozy interior. Perfect for the business traveler that wants some peace but needs to be close to town. I very much enjoyed my stay and having coffee while watching the eagles in the morning. Very private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy cottage. We enjoyed our stay. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cozy! Very comfortable bed and bedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place. Clean, quiet and cute. If you are a big human you probably won’t like the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week at this lovely cottage. Clean, quiet and close to town without the noise. Nice beach nearby and lots of wildlife if you are patient. Saw lots of birds and a cute fox one morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We travel to San Juan Island often and this will be a great future option for us. We are walkers, so being close to town is important. This place is in a great location, less than a mile straight into Friday Harbor. The place itself is clean and well appointed, albeit on the small side, which was worked fine for us. The main is a tempurpedic...nice! Large yard as nice for sitting outside, bird watching and star gazing. A little red fox lives in the area and greeted us each day which was awesome! The combination of location, quality of the cabin and reasonable pricing make this a great option. We will definitely consider staying here again and highly recommend it for singles/couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing and beautiful place

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 like quietness and nature. This place was both - the cabin itself was wonderful. It is perfect for one or two people. Bring coffee. I couldn’t find any. Besides that. Amazing! Loved it. ❤️❤️❤️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Retreat

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: Loved this little cottage and the view from the dining room window. Great location and everything we needed. Especially loved having the BBQ available. Will return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice spot!

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: Cozy spot next to a small bay, nice to sit out back and listen to the birds - herons etc. far enough from town to see the resident fox, but close enough to run to grocery store
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, clean cabin!

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: Beautiful, cozy cabin with great decor and amenities. Lovely view of the water. Super quiet and excellent stargazing opportunities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Coastline Stay

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: It was truly a wonderful stay. If you are trying to truly get away and enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, I hope you consider staying. I would recommend bringing your bikes and riding into town, driving out to the coast to spot some orca whales, stop by the alpaca farm, and enjoy some food on the waterfront. Great stay and we will certainly be visiting again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
the listing is misleading, the house is tiny, tiny. It is dated and there is no beach access. I would not recommend this property. FOR WHAT WAS PAID AMENITIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER. THEREIS NO VIEW OF THE BEACH AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026