Halftide Farms: 90-Acre Waterfront Legacy on San Juan Island

Lucía Torres · 2026-05-13

### A Legacy of Stewardship and Sports Presenting one of the Pacific Northwest's most extraordinary private compounds: Halftide Farms. This gated 90-acre waterfront estate on San Juan Island comes with more than 650 feet of pristine low-bank beachfront. You'll get commanding panoramic views stretching across open water to Mount Baker. It's the kind of place that makes you stop and breathe. The property has been meticulously stewarded by the Ackerley family over two generations. The family has held ownership stakes in several professional sports franchises, including the Seattle Sonics (NBA), Seattle Storm (WNBA), Seattle Seawolves (MLR), Seattle Kraken (NHL), and Leeds United FC (English Premier League). That's a lot of sports history wrapped up in one family's story. ### The Estate's Design and Structures Represented by The Agency's Jen Cameron and Jonathan Ruiz, Halftide Farms was curated over more than three decades and built by Schultz Miller. The estate spans approximately 19,000 square feet across six distinct structures. These include three primary residences: The Beach House, The Farm House, and The Field House. Each residence is complemented by its own guest cottage. There's also a bunkhouse, game house, and caretaker's residence. You won't run out of space here. ### Resort-Caliber Amenities Resort-caliber amenities include: - Two pools with a cabana - Tennis and pickleball courts - A three-hole golf course - Four ponds - A greenhouse - Two private mooring buoys It's like having a private resort that's all yours. The attention to detail is incredible. ### Island Life at Its Best Anchored by Friday Harbor and the iconic Roche Harbor Resort, San Juan Island offers world-class yachting, dining, and coastal charm. You can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, crabbing, whale watching, paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating. The culinary scene is exceptional, and access to quality healthcare is easy. Ranked by Travel + Leisure among the top islands in the continental United States for five consecutive years, the San Juan Islands have long captivated visitors from around the world. It's no wonder people fall in love with this place. ### Access and Location What has remained beyond reach, until now, is this: an estate without equal. Arrive by seaplane from Seattle in approximately 45 minutes. You can also fly by private jet via Friday Harbor Airport or nearby Bellingham Airport. Come by private vessel directly to your shoreline, or take a ferry through the breathtaking San Juan archipelago. Vancouver, British Columbia, lies just 60 miles to the north. For more information or to schedule a private tour, contact Jen Cameron and Jonathan Ruiz. Photos by Amaryllis Lockhart.