About this property

Historic Setting: Peter Jensen House in Friday Harbor offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features parquet floors and a charming seating area, providing a comfortable and authentic atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy family rooms equipped with private bathrooms, kitchens, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and a TV. Each room includes a dining area, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free on-site private parking, a dining table, and a sofa for relaxation. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave, and oven, catering to all guest needs. Accessible Location: Peter Jensen House is situated 1000 metres from Friday Harbor Airport, offering easy access for travellers. The surrounding area offers various attractions and activities, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    Kenya Kenya
    We really enjoyed having a lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, and a walk-in shower. The decor was beautiful, just like a home. The garden was a plus with lots of space. We highly recommend staying in this home.
  • Louisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great base to explore Friday Harbor and San Juan. It is a 10 minute walk from the Ferry. Great communication from the owners. The apartment is well equipped however there is no kettle (but we are English so fully understand that coffee is a...
  • Sophie
    France France
    Very easy to check in and check out. Very helpful hosts who helped us with our bags. Nice apartment with lovely space. Comfortable beds and nice kitchen. Quiet area with a nice garden but close to everything we needed.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    I stayed in #3 in the Peter Jensen cabin- suitable for 1 person or a couple. The unit is very simple, but has everything you need- including a kitchen. There is a queen sized bed. If you go in the summer, know there is no air conditioning but...
  • Mona
    United States United States
    Great location and very roomy, especially with our bikes. Host was very accommodating and let us drop our bike bags early so we didn't have to carry them while we biked around the island.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    Great location! It was spacious with two bathrooms (one for each bedroom) which was convenient and better for privacy. The host was helpful and accommodating.
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    Location was excellent. 5 minute walk to Friday harbor. We did not rent a car and it was not a problem at all. We walked to town easily.
  • Leah
    United States United States
    Close to everything and very comfortable. Great host is easy to communicate with!
  • Ben
    United States United States
    It was a great location and enjoyed the whole experience
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Cute cottage blocks from the heart of Friday Harbor. We could walk to anything we wanted to see in under 15 minutes. Great property, spectacular hosts.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Jennifer

Company review score: 9.6Based on 262 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

…Let us become your home away from home…Enjoy your own private setting with a full kitchen, private bath with shower. You may come as a visitor but you will leave as a friend and know that you have experienced island life with locals, Ed is 5th generation from San Juan Island. His grandmother, Etta Egeland, founded the Historical Museum here…a must see to learn about early life in this slice of paradise. If you are looking for a home setting this is the place to start. We can help you learn about our town quickly and know the best places and things to do. Come and see what we islanders know. Do more than “book” a place to stay…let us help you plan an experience of island life. The San Juan Islands were named in 2011 as the number 2 place to visit by the New York Times. Come see for yourself.

Property information

We have owned The Peter Jensen House for over 20 years. In 2013 we started a complete remodel of the entire property. Everything is fresh and updated. The last part of our remodel is the landscaping. This fall, when our rental season closes we will start the tree planting. We will always be upgrading and improving our property for you enjoyment so consider the Peter Jensen house as your little home on the island with everything you need to live like a local if only for a short stay. You are always welcome.

Neighbourhood information

The Peter Jensen House is located in the Historical District of Friday Harbor. This home was built in 1895 by Peter Jensen for his bride Hanna. It is located only 2 blocks from the center of downtown Friday Harbor and about 4 short walking blocks from the Washington State ferry. Close enough you can come and enjoy our town without a car. You can walk to every restaurant and shop from this property.

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House rules

Peter Jensen House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This San Juan Islands is accessible by ferry only. You can book a reservation with Washington State Ferries.

Please note that Peter Jensen House cannot accommodate children and extra beds.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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