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01-127 Washington Way Chalet

Name: 01-127 Washington Way Chalet
Brand: Northwest Vacations
SKU: 01-127
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)

- San Juan Island

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Sleeps: 6

99 Washington Way - San Juan Island Washington - 14

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*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. ***

Washington Way Chalet is perched over the sea and provides views of passing boats on a regular basis Its amazing views of the water sets the stage for a classic Island vacation - in fact there's so much blue water right out front of the windows that you sometimes feel like you're on a boat! To enhance that sensation, the decor has a distinctive nautical theme! Just imagine the serenity of sitting on the spacious deck sipping your glass of Pinot Noir, looking over blue waters, taking in the wide open views of neighboring islands. The same elemental view is also framed in the vaulted windows of the living room when you come indoors.

Inside, the style is all casual, warmed by rich colors in every room, a blend of European chalet and northwestern cabin that make for a very cozy environment. The chalet has a three level floor plan. From the parking level, you come down two flights of stairs to enter the home on the mid-level. The living/dining areas face the water. The living room has a new TV and a pellet stove for extra warmth. The kitchen is very well provided and guest cooks will love the commercial-style propane range. There's also a little bistro table at one end of the kitchen that is a wonderful spot for morning coffee or a glass of wine before dinner. Two bedrooms (one with queen bed and one with two twin beds) and a full bathroom are located on this main level as well.

The upper loft functions as the master bedroom (with queen bed) because it has a sitting area, desk, and private bath. It's open to the living room so that the water view can be enjoyed through the windows that extend up two stories in the living room. The lower level has been recently updated with new paint and a larger second TV and sofa in this area. In addition, this level of the home offers a third bathroom with shower, laundry room, and an entry onto a lower deck as well.

Washington Way Chalet is only a five minute drive from Friday Harbor and the ferry landing, where you'll find the community theaters, art galleries, lots of restaurants, grocery stores, and fun shopping!

San Juan County VR Permit #99CU038

Please note this home has 13 steps to the entrance.

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.

Amenities ↑↓

Accomodations

Queen Guest Bedroom

Queen Master Bedroom

Attractions

Bay

Library

Marina

Restaurants

Winery Tours

Bedroom and Bathroom

Hair Dryer

Shower

Tub

Entertainment

CD Player

DVD Player

Satellite or Cable

Television

Essentials

Bed Linens

Hair Dryer

Heating

Hot Water

Iron & Ironing Board

Kitchen

Living Room

Parking

Private Entrance

Towels

Wifi Internet

Wood Stove

Facility

Laundry

Street Parking

Guest Courtesies

Bathing Soap & Shower Gel

Laundry Detergent

Paper Products

Salt, Pepper, Dry Spices

Shampoo & Conditioner

Towels and Bed Linens Provided

Trash Bags

Home Notes

No Smoking Allowed

Home Safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Fire Extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Kitchen and Laundry

Blender

Coffee Maker

Commercial Gas Range

Cooking Basics

Dishes & Silverware

Dishwasher

Gas Stove/Oven

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Utensils - Cookware - Bakeware

Washer and Dryer

Leisure

Antiquing

Beach Combing

Bird Watching

Boating

Horseback Riding

Photography

Scenic Drives

Shelling

Shopping

Sight Seeing

Walking

Whale Watching

Wildlife Viewing

Living Spaces

Pellet Fireplace

Location

Rural

Water View

Waterfront

Other Charges

Checkout Cleaning $310

Nonrefundable Damage Waiver $75

Outdoor

Propane BBQ

Peak Season

4 Night Minimum Peak

Quiet Season

4 Night Minimum Quiet

Shoulder Season

4 Night Minimum Shoulder

Sports

Cycling

Fishing

Fishing - Bay

Fishing - Freshwater

Fishing - Surf

Golf

Hiking

Sailing

Themes

Adventure

Away From It All

Family

Romantic

Tourist Attractions

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Great Location and View

Vacation Date: September 1, 2020

Great Location and View says it all.

Reviewed By: Andy D.

Fab Fam Vaca!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2020

Loved this roomy, peaceful getaway. Since our Hawaii trip was cancelled due Covid-19, this chalet was perfect for our family. While the amenities were challenging (ie. low to nill water pressure, poor quality kitchenware & useless oven) the gorgeous views from 3 levels made staying here worth it! Seals & bald eagles 50yds from us! Last day a whale! Prime location! Thanks for the memories!

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

What a view!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2020

This was the perfect vacation rental for what we were looking for. There are two levels of decks and a path down to the water's edge. The house was clean and well taken care of.

Reviewed By: Jason C.

Beautiful place to stay!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2020

Great experience. Beaitiful home in a great location with amazing balconies. Plenty of space and very equipped in kitchen. Easy access to town. Property management was very quick to come when needed.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Fall Stay

Vacation Date: October 1, 2019

Excellent stay! Quiet and secluded, yet close to everything!

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

So peaceful

Vacation Date: November 1, 2017

We so enjoyed our stay in this home. It is convenient to town but so peaceful. Thank you.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for visiting the Islands and choosing to stay with us at Washington Way Chalet! We also appreciate your comments here. We do hope you will return soon and look us up to assist in planning your next vacation experience. Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Carroll T.

Wonderful view

Vacation Date: August 1, 2017

The Chalet was comfortable and had a stunning view. Unfortunately our stay was impacted by the smoke from distant BC fires. Unlike some vacation rentals we've visited, the kitchen was well equipped and most everything worked. The location is close enough to Friday Harbor that it provided easy access to activities and supplies and far enough to be out of the bustle of the tourist crowd.

The water supply is a shortcoming. The pressure is low and if someone is showering on the lower levels the upstairs shower is without water. Lighting was a minor issue. In one bedroom there was only one lamp with a 20w bulb and the ceiling light in the great room did not work so reading was limited to dining and kitchen areas.

If a person is challenged by stairs this location could be a problem as there are stairs leading from the garage/parking and stairs to access the three levels of the chalet. For us the plusses outweighed the stair climbing.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Great spot

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

Perfect place to relax. Easy drive to enjoy the town. House very well equipped. Only thing missing was house book with local and house info.

Reviewed By: Alexa G.

5 stars

Vacation Date: July 1, 2017

I absolutely love this place and could have stayed there forever. Just sitting on the deck we saw a bald eagle fly by plus a family of five River otters below. Beautiful quiet setting. This home is lovely and very spacious. Great washer and dryer. Perfect location, close to town but far enough away so you so it's tranquil and quiet.

Reviewed By: julie w.

A piece of paradise

Vacation Date: November 1, 2016

Amazing location, view and facilities. No complaints or issues.
Woulsnt hesitate to go back and also recommend to others.

Reviewed By: Armando L.

Washington Way Stay

Vacation Date: September 1, 2016

Great location. The office staff was very helpful
The number of stairs was the only negative.

Reviewed By: William G.

Chalety #127

Vacation Date: August 1, 2016

The view was spectacular and made the stay in this house worth while! There was a mildew smell in washing machine that permeated throughout basement. We didn't use the it for that reason. This was concerning as well as smell of prior tenants that may have cooked crab as we detected that in the kitchen.

Manager's Response

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to visit the Islands and for staying with us in one of our beautiful properties. We also appreciate you taking the time to leave a review with your feedback. Since your stay the issues you noted have been resolved and the property has had many recent guests who have absolutely loved their visit. We truly hope you will return to the Islands and contact us to assist you with another wonderful vacation getaway! Best Regards, General Manager

Reviewed By: Lori H.

Incredible panoramic views just 10 minutes from Friday Harbor

Vacation Date: July 1, 2016

I was worried about the size for a group of 6, but Washington Way easily accommodated all of us - with 3 floors of living space, we never felt crowded. The pictures don't do the views justice; they are AMAZING! We saw both sunrises AND sunsets over the ocean, and felt like we were the only people around for miles! My only note of caution is that the couch in the basement does not pull out and thus only sleeps 1, which seems like a big miss in an otherwise fantastic rental. It would be the ideal living level for a couple, complete with its own bathroom and balcony, if it had a bed. Still, that's a minor complaint and it was well-suited for my niece who adopted it as "her apartment" during our stay. :) Everything was clean, lots of supplies to get us started, and I just can't say enough about those VIEWS! I would gladly return to Washington Way and recommend it to family and friends.

Reviewed By: Patricia T.

Another great stay at Washington Way

Vacation Date: September 1, 2015

A very nice location A well equipped house. A couple of minor (& I do mean minor) maintenance items need attention. No Big deal.Quite enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed By: William G.

Love this place and this island!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2015

Had a great time here.
What a view to wake up to each morning.
Enjoyed sitting out on the patio each morning with our morning coffee and looking over the straits and just soaking in the serenity and the beauty.

Reviewed By: Carl V.

Summer Vacation in San Juans

Vacation Date: July 1, 2015

We had a very nice experience staying at this home. It was very comfortable and the environment was very relaxing and peaceful.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Fabulous view!

Vacation Date: September 1, 2014

Fabulous view with floor to ceiling window looking across to deer Harbor on orcas Island. Large deck to enjoy the view from.
Great location about five minutes out of Friday Harbor.
Lots of Nic nac nautical theme.
Large kitchen where three people can easily work from.
Showers all had extremely low pressure requiring a long time to complete shower. Central heating system was very loud. Staff was very responsive to maintenance issues. We loved our stay and would stay again for the view alone.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Title

Vacation Date: August 1, 2014

Experience

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Great family home

Vacation Date: July 1, 2014

The views here are wonderful, mesmerizing really. The house is very well equipped and the furnishings comfortable. The chairs in the living room will surprise you, they look like they would not be comfy but they are the best! The twin beds in one of the bedrooms are very squeaky, so if you are a light sleeper, you might have a hard time of you are in there. It is a great place for family, but walls are quite thin, so noise is heard by all. Kitchen was great, so much in there and all very cute and nautical themed. We made some great melas and the Weber BBQ was a real plus.

Reviewed By: Liz V.

Great house, great views!

Vacation Date: July 1, 2014

Great house, great view!

Reviewed By: Richard W.

Wonderful!

Vacation Date: May 1, 2014

The only thing wrong with our stay was that it was to short! The house was great and has every thing you could need. We saw deer in the yard and even saw whales from the balcony!! PERFECT

Reviewed By: Betty R.

Chilly welcome and a warm stay

Vacation Date: October 1, 2013

Overall it was excellent. It would have been better to have known that the central heating system wasn't working and we would have to rely on a heating stove that needed to be fed 25lb bags of wood pellets. Lugging these pellets from the garage down a flight of steps would not work well for some vacationers. First, there needs to be something about this in the marketing of the home and 2nd there needs to be a way to have the fuel more readily available. This is not a small issue when it's cold throughout the day. The property managers handled the situation very well when it was brought to their attention, but a longer terms solution needs to be found found.

Manager's Response

The central furnace in the home had malfunctioned shortly before your arrival - so sorry about our sudden cold snap! It will be repaired during the winter so that future guests will not have the same "chilly" night that you did. Our apolgies.

Reviewed By: Grant A.

Quiet and Peaceful Location

Vacation Date: September 1, 2013

Three of us stayed at this home for 6 nights and we never saw or heard any neighbors (except for the one deer who showed up every day). We enjoyed it very much, the views from the living room and deck are awesome. I was a little disappointed that there where no lounge chairs or comfortable furniture on the deck, I would have liked to sit out there more, the chairs are a bit hard. The driveway needs some lights or reflectors, it's very steep. Other than that it was great. The island is so clean, never saw any litter, beautiful trip we all enjoyed it very much.

Reviewed By: Geri L.

An Enchanting San Juan Island House on the Sound

Vacation Date: August 1, 2013

Beyond our expectations! Every aspect of the experience was exceptional, especially the house, itself. The company was professional, available and helpful with each step of the rental process. The house was clean and very well-stocked with all the basic necessities; the household furnishings and furniture were very nice and we were comfortable from the moment we walked in. The setting was spectacular - our deck time was thoroughly enjoyed every morning and evening. My only suggestion would be to provide an estimate (percentage would do) of the added costs, such as taxes (which were on the high side), cleaning fee, etc. earlier in the inquiry process.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

Three Girls From Grier School, Tyrone, Pa.

Vacation Date: August 1, 2013

A wonderful stay, Kitchen was really nicely equipped, could use an oyster knife so used a screwdriver., Plenty of room and we had a resident harbor seal in water morning and night.Had a heating malfunction & mgmt came immediately. Only thing that would have made it more perfect would have been some south and west exposure for heat from sun. Happy campers. (display name as Ava D, Camp Verde, Az.

Reviewed By: Recent Guest

WONDERFUL SEASIDE RETREAT

Vacation Date: August 1, 2013

We had an excellent experience with the property. The upstairs deck held a magical allure. We sat there for hours at dawn and dusk observing the sea, the sky with their ever changing colors, and the ferries that went by. The property was quiet, comfortable and private and had all the amenities we needed.

Reviewed By: moris s.

Comfortable home with gorgeous views and close to the convenience

Vacation Date: July 1, 2013

We had a great time at Washington Way Chalet! The home is very comfortable and well appointed. The beds are great! And we even saw Orcas from the deck which was a special treat! The location is great! Close to town and with great views. Also saw lots of birds and deer. The driveway is steep getting in but the Property Management company had warned us so we were prepared.

Reviewed By: Cindy D.

Location, Location, Location with a good house as well

Vacation Date: July 1, 2013

The only comments would be better lighting (lamps) in the bedroom and perhaps an updated sofa bed downstairs - or air bed even since most sofa beds aren't exactly the most comfortable. Otherwise it was a good house, good location and the cleaning person even helped us when we arrived. Very nice.....check your directions as it does say 2nd driveway and it's the 1st.

Reviewed By: Janet B.