My wife and I took time away from our Seattle visit to take the Anacortes-Friday Harbor Ferry (a relaxing, beautiful 75-minute journey) to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. As a pianist, it was easy to choose the B&B Friday Harbor Grand on the basis of the sign. This turned out to be a fabulous choice. We visited on Sunday/Monday nights before the rush of the summer season." Many restaurants were closed early in the week, but even during a relatively slow time, the B&B was full on a Sunday evening. The innkeeper/owner, Farhad Ghatan, is a great host. He lovingly restored and added to the hillside home. He maintains about two dozen egg-laying chickens in the backyard, providing fresh eggs at breakfast along with homemade breads and fruit. The breakfasts are a perfect start to the day. The living room has an excellent restored early-20th-century Steinway Grand and a harpsichord. At night, promptly at 7:30 after serving wine, Farhad plays classical piano with commentary for an hour. He's a capable amateur pianist who also serves as the island's piano tuner, among other things. He also served as Friday Harbor's mayor. It's a relaxing way to unwind at the end of the day. If you also happen to play, he'll invite you to add your talents to the listening experience. The room accommodations are first-rate. He has six rooms to choose from. We had the Orcas View Suite. The rooms are equipped with a fridge, microwave, kitchenware, and a Keurig coffee maker. Our room had a private balcony with an outdoor view towards the harbor. As with the rest of the house, the wood floors are warmed with authentic Persian rugs. While there are other options on the island, we highly recommend Friday Harbor Grand and would re-book the next time we visit. Book early.
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