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Feel free to share your impressions of your stay with us and your time on the Islands - your favorite hike, best dining experience (you can even mention your favorite breakfast or cookie), and most memorable moment. We will do our best to keep you apprised of not-to-miss events on the Islands and news from the Inn. Stay tuned and we are looking forward to your thoughts...

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Friday Harbor Farmers Market Moves Indoors

Even though the temperatures are dropping, our hard-working farmers are still at it. The crops may not be as prolific as in the warmer months, but we islanders still have locally-grown produce available to us, including carrots, cabbage, potatoes, other root vegetables and more. The farmer’s market moves indoors to the Friday Harbor High School [...]

OCT 26: Charles Moore To Speak Again in Friday Harbor, WA

OCT 26: Charles Moore To Speak Again in Friday Harbor Note Correction: Talk is at 7:30 pm, (not 7 pm as originally noted.) Noted marine researcher Charles Moore will give a talk on “Combating the Oceans’ Plastic Plague,” at the San Juan Community Theater on Tuesday, October 26, at 7:30 pm. Two years ago Doris [...]

Feather Top Mattress Wins Favor at Friday Harbor Inn

Thank you for the follow up! We loved our stay in the Friday Harbor Suite! The only downside is that we had only planned to be there one night! We know for the future and next time will plan to stay a bit longer! What a lovely place! We felt very at home and a [...]

Fresh From the Comb Honey on San Juan Island

No doubt you’ve heard that saying, “Make hay while the sun shines.” Here on San Juan Isl and we can add “Make HONEY while the sun shines.” The marine climate here is just cool enough to keep the flower nectar from flowing easily, so poor little honey bees have a very short window in which [...]

Birthday Cakes Galore in Friday Harbor

July 24th was a busy day for Anna Maria. She was in her element, away from the drudge of the computer and behind the counter in the kitchen. Her task: whip up four extraordinary cakes for guests, catered events, staff birthday, and the local Relay For Life auction. With her typical top-notch style, the Relay [...]

Virtual Guest Book – San Juan Suite

Hello We were so very pleased with every part of our visit ! Your hospitality, food, service, people and so forth were optimal. You definately (sic) exceeded our expectations. One part I especially enjoyed was the breakfast you delivered. I’m trying to duplicate it. We have spread the word to friends and neighbors and plan [...]

Hand-Crafted Furniture at Friday Harbor Inns

If you have a have a chance to start really poking around this island and learning more about the residents, you’ll be struck by the creative aura that pervades. True, some might view these artistic people as a bit quirky, but the things they create are amazing. Just being around so many lateral thinkers makes [...]

Farewell Dear Friend

April 27 was a blue Tuesday for all of us at the Inns. Our beloved yellow lab, Mollie, was having great difficulty throughout the day, and took her last breath about 5:00 that evening. In the early days of the Inn, Mollie would greet guests and welcome all, but as her arthritis and stomach [...]

Bicycle Adventures on San Juan Island

World-renowned cycling operators annually sponsor cycling adventures around the islands. In fact, “Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010” ranked the San Juan Islands on its list of “World’s Top 10 Cycling Routes” and both Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn play host to these energetic gatherings. But you don’t have to join a cycling [...]

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Four-legged Friends in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA

We always say that we have the best doggie guests. We had the pleasure of hosting the cutest 3 1/2 month litter mates last weekend – Makena and Daisy. They were so lovable and couldn’t get enough attention. They played hard each day exploring every inch of the Island and crashed at night. We look [...]

Friday Harbor Suite – Lodging Friday Harbor San Juan Island

The Harrison House Suites debuted a new suite this past weekend. The Friday Harbor Suite – a penthouse studio suite with king bed, full kitchen, fire place, private hot tub on the back deck with views of the Harbor, tiled bath with dual showers and dual vanity with waterfall faucets. Beautifully appointed accommodations with hand [...]

Pot Luck Dinner at Friday Harbor Bed & Breakfast

There were three of us who started working at the same time for Harrison House Suites, Tucker House Inn and Coho Restaurant: myself, Stephanie – Guest Services Coordinator, John Hamilton, Innkeeper and Catering Manager, and Alphonsine Haslet-Phillips, Executive Chef. Anna Maria, the business owner, decided a staff potluck would be a great ice-breaker for all [...]

Pineapple Tart

This recipe is from Francois Payard’s Simply Sensational Desserts. The title of the book says it all! The recipes are simple and fail-proof. I return to this book repeatedly for new ideas and old favorites. 1/2 Cup Diced fresh or canned pineapple, drained One 9 1/2″ Tart shell from [...]

Harrison House Suites B&B, Friday Harbor

Stephanie Prima-Sarantopulos recently joined Harrison House Suites, Tucker House Inn and Coho Restaurant in the newly created position of Guest Services Coordinator. Stephanie Prima-Sarantopulos will be involved in all the marketing and promotion activities for the two Inns and Coho Restaurant. She will serve as the in-house editor for online and print publications including the [...]

San Juan Island Living

Visitors come to San Juan Island for its overwhelming beauty and often wonder what it’s like to actually live here. You can get a hint of what the community is like when driving along the roads exiting the town of Friday Harbor and out to other parts of the island. Watch for yellow signs with [...]

Friday Harbor San Juan Island Lodging – Specials

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Coho Restaurant May 9, 2010 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. $30 for 3 courses For more information, visit Coho Restaurant Lodging and Dining-Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn Coho Restaurant

San Juan Island Deals, Washington

For our guests: Lodging and Dining-Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn Coho Restaurant

Vacation Getaways in Friday Harbor San Juan Island

One of our romantic guests, surprised his sweetie with this beautiful cheese plate that Shay prepared. It featured Quail Croft Farms Goat Cheese (made here on the Island), Spanish Manchego and Seastack, a Pacific Northwest soft-ripened Cheese from Mt. Townsend Creamery, in Port Townsend, WA (on the Olympic Peninsula). We served it with a bottle [...]

Dave’s Barbecue Sauce and Sticky Baby Back Ribs

Dave enjoys grilling and smoking, and these ribs are one of our favorites of his creations.

Friday Harbor Lodging – Washington

The Harrison House Suites & Tucker House will host pilots for the 1st annual Mooney fly-in to Friday Harbor Airport (FHR) this August. Pictured below is the airport and the two runways. Lodging and Dining-Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, WA. Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn Coho Restaurant