Notes from the host
Due West
Welcome to Due West, a secluded and comfortable home on 2 private acres with private access to a community beach and just a short bike ride to Roche Harbor Resort. This is the ideal place for nature lovers, adventurers, families and pets who want to explore San Juan Island and relax in a peaceful setting. A comfy king bed, horseshoe pits, fire pit, 2 bikes, 2 gas fireplaces, a hammock, turntable, cornhole and a plethora of board games are a few of the amenities guests can enjoy.
The home is nestled in a lush forest where you can enjoy the sounds of nature and spot wildlife such as deer, eagles, owls and foxes. You also have private access to a community beach at the Isthmus on Davison Head, where you can launch kayaks or paddle over to Posey Island.
Roche Harbor Resort is a 5 minute bike ride away, where you can find restaurants, shops, a grocery store, a marina, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, bocce ball courts , moped rentals, seaplane tours, kayak tours and whale watching tours. You can also visit the nearby historic Afterglow Vista mausoleum, the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, the San Juan Distillery and Ciderworks, Westcott Bay Shellfish Farm and English Camp.
There are several nearby trails to explore. The Roche Harbor Road Trail, Forest Glen Loop, Wetlands Loop, Roche Harbor Airport Trail and Rouleau Road Trail are all close by.
Outside on the property, you'll find a covered patio with outdoor furniture, hammock (seasonal), regulation size horseshoe pits, lighted cornhole boards for play day or night, gas Weber barbecue grill and a fire pit (usage depends on if a burn ban is in effect). 2 bikes are also included with the rental. Guests need to bring their own bike helmets/protective gear.
Inside the house is a large great room with vaulted ceilings and a stunning wall of windows. The great room offers a panoramic view of the surroundings where you might catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or sit from the comfort of the couches and watch the deer graze. There are two sofas and an armchair that surround the cozy gas fireplace. A 55 inch 4K TV with Echo speakers, a turntable and multiple free streaming services is perfect for entertainment.
Due West was built in 2014, so you'll find all modern appliances and fixtures throughout the house. The large eat-in kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need to prepare delicious meals, including:
- A drip coffee maker, French press and a Chemex coffee maker
- A waffle maker
- A microwave/convection oven
- A toaster
- A gas stove/oven
- A food processor
- A blender
- A stick blender with whisk attachment
- An electric kettle
- A crock pot
- A dishwasher
The dining table seats up to 6 and is situated in a cozy spot right next to the 2nd gas fireplace.
The master bedroom is equipped with a king size bed and the guest room has a queen. There are 2 air mattresses (both twins) that can be moved to anywhere in the house.
A dedicated workspace with full size desk and office chair is located in the master bedroom and perfect for those attending school or working remotely. The internet service can easily support multiple Zoom meetings.
For heat, the house has an electric wall heater in the master bedroom and 2 efficient gas fireplaces in the living room and dining room. The latter is more for ambience than heat. The guest bedroom was designed to be heated by the living room gas stove, but there is also a portable heater that you're welcome to use.
The property gets great cell reception from all 3 major service providers.
- 1 King bed
- 1 Queen bed
- 2 Twin air mattresses with air pump - bedding provided
- 2 Bikes (Please bring your own helmets/protective gear. Do not use bike on living room wall - for decoration only.)
- 1 person hammock (seasonal - unavailable during rainy season)
- Fire pit (guest must observe local laws/burn bans)
- Regulation size horseshoe pits
- Cornhole
- Gas Weber Genesis II barbecue (propane included)
- 2 Gas fireplaces (1 in living room and 1 in dining area)
- 2 Ceiling fans (1 in living room and 1 in dining area/kitchen)
- Drip coffee maker (we include filters)
- Chemex coffee maker
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Microwave/convection oven
- Food processor
- Toaster
- Rice cooker
- Dishwasher
- Waffle maker
- Cocktail kit
- Blender
- Stick blender
- Mixing bowls
- Gas oven/stove
- Crock pot
- Electric kettle
- Tea pot for loose tea
- Work desk with office chair
- Wifi/Internet w/download speeds up to 70mbps (speed varies - subject to internet traffic, congestion and connection)
- 55" 4K TV in living room
- Free Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Paramount+ w/Showtime & Disney+
- Turntable with dedicated speakers and a large vinyl collection
- Echo speakers
- Puzzles & games (Ticket to Ride - Europe, Stratego, Pandemic, Betrayal at - - House on the Hill, Disney's Villainous, Smash Up, Uno Flip, Sushi Go!, Sleeping Queens, Scrabble, Exploding Kittens, Yahtzee, Tri-Ominos, Cribbage, Chess, Checkers, etc.)
- Private off street parking for multiple cars
- Covered patio with outdoor furniture
- 2-Acre secluded property
- Dog friendly with an additional $75 pet fee per pup. Please let me know if you'll be bringing any pets at the time of booking. (Sorry, no cats.)
A starter supply of hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper and paper towels are included. Guests also have access to all cleaning supplies. During COVID-19, we ask that you please bring your own toiletries (shampoo, body soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Security cameras overlook the driveway and exterior front entrance for security purposes and to enforce occupancy and pet maximums.
We welcome guests of all races and ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, countries of origin, and abilities and disabilities.
VR PERMIT # PPROV0-19-0021
