Heidi Anci Bailey via Phone were the best customer...

Heidi Anci Bailey via Phone were the best customer service ever. Friendly accommodating and since you aren't in your local area as a tourist I never had to question their quality as local hosts. I felt safe with them through the tour and even the simplicity in getting answers where to meet. Which was a little dead end by the court house at the cul de sac at the end of first st.

A little foreplanning goes a long way. Check the ferry schedule before going we went to anacortes Saturday to get ahead information and to scout the area. The ferry we took left at 905 am. Get there a half hour early to park even the overflow parking is a good distance away and we had to run for the ferry.

It costs about 90 dollars to take the ferry for car to and back. That's pretty expensive. We opted to walk on for 27 dollars. Once in Friday harbor your can rent little electric cars mopeds or bikes so its not a concern. The ferry system runs on car reservations to guarantee a spot. According to they ferry terminal representative it's not uncommon to get trapped on the island until the next available ferry and hotels run about minimum 300 a night. It's a summer tourist location so they have to make their money during the summer.

Feel free to bring a good camera. We packed light since we weren't sure they would have a place to keep our stuff. They opt for us to keep our belongings in the van.