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Roche Harbor
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Restaurants
Friday Harbor,
Washington
(360) 378-2155
Out of this world in the summer...
Roche Harbor is a huge complex that features a big marina, restaurants and various accomodations....
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Roche Harbor is a huge complex that features a big marina, restaurants and various accomodations. Its a summer time paradise in the San Juans.
The best way to experience it is to take or charter a boat up there. The marina there is one of the largest, but the best thing about it is that there are cottages to stay (they are very rustic, but have a huge swimming pool) and there is a complete set of restaurants and services.
Nothing quite beats a long day in the San Juans followed by pulling up to the marina for a beer and fish and chips. The only issue is that it is insanely crowded, so the best time to get a slip is mid AM when everyone else is taking off.
So if you don't have a boat, I'd suggest staying somewhere higher end (Friday Harbor House) and making the day trip out to Roche. If you've got a boat, then head for the slips there.
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Lakedale Resort
Category:
Resorts
4313 Roche Harbor Rd
Friday Harbor,
Washington
(360) 378-2350
Cozy log cabin
We stayed at one of the log cabins at Lakedale Resort in Friday Harbor, and we were happy with the...
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We stayed at one of the log cabins at Lakedale Resort in Friday Harbor, and we were happy with the cozy feel of the log cabins. With the cabin rental, they provide one hour of free row boat service so you could fish in the lake, but none of us caught any. There is also a big hot tub in the common area, which was broken the weekend we went. Its a nice campground, but I prefer Wood Duck Ponds for the big space and privacy.
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Very Charming!
The room we had was sunny and spacious. Breakfast was delicious and served right in our room. We...
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The room we had was sunny and spacious. Breakfast was delicious and served right in our room. We ate it on the the lovely private deck overlooking town. They have wonderful off-season rates. (Can't say the same about the summer rates.)
One problem was that the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night for a good 20 minutes. Everyone had to stand outside. There was no effort to compensate us in the morning. (I have to imagine this happens pretty rarely.)
Other than that..... a great spot. I'd return.
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Avoid this spot!
Hillside house tries hard to appear charming, and markets themselves as 'in town'. They are,...
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Hillside house tries hard to appear charming, and markets themselves as 'in town'. They are, however, a split-level 70s home, with small overpriced rooms, a good distance from town. I would recommend staying at the Tucker house instead.
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Friday Harbor House
Category:
American Restaurants
130 West St
Friday Harbor,
Washington
(360) 378-8455
Great accomodations
While not as truly amazing as the Inn at Langley (they belong to the same group), this is a good...
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While not as truly amazing as the Inn at Langley (they belong to the same group), this is a good place for a getaway. Its on San Juan Island, so has all the charm, but it is really a more urban setting. It is very compact and has a decent restaurant, but what sets it apart are the great rooms and the incredible views. Terrific and comfortable is what I'd call it.
The restaurant is good, but not great, but it is one of the most comfortable places to stay., The best thing is that you can take the passenger ferry and not have to take a car. On the really busy weekends in the summer that's a huge plus where the car wait can be hours.
It really is a 3 1/2 stars as a retreat, but let's give it 4.
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