Real Haunts in Friday Harbor, Washington

The hotel was built in 1886 by John McMillin and has had many guests including some famous ones like Theodore Roosevelt. It’s a woman apparition who is seen wandering the halls of the hotel. A nearby location is said to be equally creepy. The McMillin family has a mausoleum where there is a dining room set up for the entire family. At each location is a column where the family members ashes reside. It’s said that a family of apparitions sits there at sundown. Read more…

At the resort, the ghost is thought to be one upset governess for the former owner. Mrs. Beanning’s ashes were in an urn on the mantle for years. The new owners thought she’d be better off in the family crypt. Since then, the spirit has shown her displeasure. She turns lights off and on, plays with the blenders as well as fans in the resort. She’ll reignite candles that someone has blown out too. While harmless, she is definitely not pleased with her new location. Read more…