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The Nest and Gatehouse Cottage

Amidst lovely wooded acreage: two cabin/cottages: to vacation, to curl up for a personal retreat. God’s Pocket Hermitage and Retreat: On San Juan Island, WA.
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Amidst lovely wooded acreage owned by long -time San Juan Island family two cabin/cottages available to rent overnight or for a week or for a setting for a retreat and/or wedding. Enchanting location to vacation, to curl up for a personal retreat, a honeymoon, or for a gathering of family and friends. The Nest and Gatehouse Cottage:
Nestled in the forest of cedars and firs. Lovely trails and walks

nearby. Close to Roche Harbor and English Camp. Peaceful sanctuary with birds, deer and other creatures. The Nest:$350 a night/ two night minimum
1-6 persons
PPROVO-15-0052
airbnb.com/h/nestsji

Fully furnished kitchen and equip cabin. Two bedrooms, two baths and loft. Great room dining living and kitchen. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Heated with electric heaters with wood stove in winter. (In winter wood cost for longer term rentals will be added.) Deck and porch with furniture and propane barbecue. Swan Nest: Bedroom with queen bed and attached bath/shower upstairs. Kestrel Perch: Bedroom with queen and single bed and bathroom/bath around the corner, downstairs. Additional sleeping mat and linens available for a sixth person in loft. Kitchen fully equip. Linens provided for kitchen, bath, and beds. Gatehouse Cottage:
Price: $225 a night/two night minimum
1-4 persons
PPROVO-15-0053
airbnb.com/h/gatehousecottagesji

Fully furnished and equip studio cottage with loft and bathroom/shower and kitchenette. Heated with electric heater. Queen bed with sitting area and closet. Kitchenette with microwave, small refrigerator, and hotplate (no stove/oven) , among other appliances. Loft with two single sleeping mats and chair, reached by ladder. Bathroom with shower. Clothes closet. Small covered porch and area for sitting in woods. Non smoking and no pets please. Both can be booked through Airbnb or through message here.

07/28/2024

7.27 24
A young fox sleeping on grass near my airbnb, The Nest...courtesy of my guest, Julie Buck.

06/19/2024

The summer season has started....received two 5-star ratings and reviews from my recent guests
in the Cottage:
"This gem is absolutely magical. We can’t wait to come back out and explore."
AND
in the Nest:
"This place is so peaceful and quiet, and the forest is beautiful. We saw lots of deer, birds, and even a fox! Furniture was comfy and kitchen was well-stocked. Really nice stay!"

Artist: God. Photo by Shannon Bailey, God's Pocket Photography.

06/19/2024

One of our residents at God's Pocket.

10/08/2023

https://youtu.be/ctzoP3MKhyc?si=QZMKTXvtMBA0z4Ug

We visited Friday Harbor, WA for a wedding and found this beautiful natural area and trail close to the venue. It's called the Beaverton Marsh Preserve, and ...

08/18/2023

Maybe the Southern Residents knew something we didn't when the three pods, J, K, and L gathered together yesterday on the Westside of San Juan Island...a send off to a grand lady! Tokitae, also known as Lo**ta or Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut

Tokitae, also known as Lo**ta, was "exhibiting serious signs of discomfort" for the last two days, according to the Miami Seaquarium.

08/11/2023

Interesting article on the indigenous peoples of San Juan Island.

https://www.historylink.org/File/21075?fbclid=IwAR2tovyOXPzR3zNeK9Z89xJTcIZgwaI-4FnWE5p_T0Pv5v21pDYzAETSbhs

The traditional life of Native Americans on San Juan Island was permanently disrupted in the second half of the nineteenth century by an influx of homesteaders, many of whom, however, chose Native Am

05/29/2023

Madrona Grill at Roche Harbor, my favorite summer restaurant.

New for 2023 is a fried fish sandwich at the Madrona Bar and Grill. Mmm, delicious!

05/29/2023

A favorite restaurant....

It’s a perfect week for outdoor dining! Open Wednesday through Sunday.

04/23/2023

Out on Maya's Legacy Whale Watch boat, J2......a few photos.
Artist:God
Photos by Shannon Bailey, God's Pocket Photography.

04/21/2023

Gale force winds made for a thrilling walk around Lime Kiln State Park today with my Kenyan friend and visitor.

04/19/2023

Walking South Beach.
Artist:God. Photos by Shannon Bailey, God's Pocket Photography.

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San Juan Island
Friday Harbor, WA
98250

Website

http://www.godspocketsji.com/

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Visit to Gatehouse Cottage

A visit to Gatehouse Cottage...lush and green, quiet and peaceful forest setting, private, outdoor sitting area...cozy, comfortable...beckoning you...ready for tonight's guests.

The Nest in the morning.

Sitting on the porch of the Nest as the morning sunlight filters through the trees, the breeze and the occasional bird song play soft melodies...a stillness and peace wrap around my soul before I prepare for my next guest

Quiet Morning at the Nest

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The Nest and Gatehouse Cottage: On San Juan Island, WA. Amidst lovely wooded acreage owned by long -time San Juan Island family two cabin/cottages available to rent overnight or for a week or for a setting for a retreat and/or wedding. Enchanting location to vacation, to curl up for personal relaxation, a honeymoon, or for a gathering of family and friends.

The Nest and Gatehouse Cottage: Nestled in the forest of cedars and firs. Lovely trails and walks nearby. Close to Roche Harbor and English Camp. Twenty minutes from Friday Harbor, WA. Peaceful sanctuary with birds, deer and other creatures.

The Nest: 1-6 persons Fully furnished kitchen and equip cabin. Two bedrooms, two baths and loft. Great room dining living and kitchen. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Heated with electric heaters with wood stove in winter. (In winter wood cost for longer term rentals will be added.) Deck and porch with furniture and propane barbecue. Swan Nest: Bedroom with queen bed and attached bath/shower upstairs. Kestrel Perch: Bedroom with queen and single bed and bathroom/bath around the corner, downstairs. Additional sleeping mat and cot and linens available for a sixth person in loft. Child crib/playpen available. Kitchen fully equip. Linens provided for kitchen, bath, and beds.

Price: November 1st – April 30th, $200 a night/ two night minimum / May -June 12th and September 16 - October 31st, $250 a night/ two night minimum / June 13th - September 15th, $300 a night/two night minimum.