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Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8147 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK

Davis House on the Bay

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Stunningly situated on the shores of Fisherman Bay, this waterfront home on Lopez Island is a place to take in gorgeous views of nightly sunsets over San Juan Island, the Haro Strait, and the islands of British Columbia beyond.

This bayfront home is a piece of Lopez Island history, named for the man who built it in 1974. Captain Leonard Davis was one of the foremost maritime navigation pilots in Puget Sound and a member of a family of early settlers on the island. He chose this spot as the site of his retirement for the lovely weather, winds, tides, and view of the ferries coming and going from Friday Harbor.

Inside, you'll find this view showcased in nearly every room, allowing you to watch the tides ebb and flow and observe bald eagles and otters passing through. The central living space is upstairs, including a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a TV, an adjacent dining room for eight that's warmed by the backside of the fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen with every essential. There's a second large living room downstairs - a wonderful spot to curl up by the fire and settle in for a night of board games.

The outdoor spaces are equally inviting, including a small balcony overlooking the bay, a patio that runs the length of the house, and a spacious backyard with a nature path to explore. Take a scenic stroll down to the spit at sunset and cap the evening with marshmallows and stories around the firepit.

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note that the yard is not fully fenced.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1582 sq ft (147 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

81629

About the neighborhood

Map
Lopez Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Lopez Island Bike Ride - 3 min drive
  • Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery - 3 min drive
  • Sharks Reef Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • Spencer Spit State Park - 8 min drive
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 102 min drive

Getting around

  • Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Lopez Islander Tiki Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬84 min drive
  • ‪Vic's Drive Inn - ‬84 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lopez Island Bike Ride, Lopez Island Golf Club, and Lopez Island Vineyards and Winery. Port Stanley Schoolhouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, serene area
Our family had a wonderful time. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kasey R.

Great view, great location
The location was perfect for our bike trip. The house had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Judith S E.

British visitirs
Great sized house, beautiful scenery. Owners seem to have thought of everything to make a stay there enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Work trip
Stayed here five days. Great place! Great views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lopez Island House on Fisherman's Bay
This house was a wonderful sanctuary for our time on Lopez Island. Very clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen. We particularly enjoyed the view and the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Views
This house has incredible views and nicely situated near the village. We had a nice time on Lopez and this was a great place to all stay as a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fam visit
It was walking distance to our local family so quite handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two night stay on Lopez
We had a wonderful stay in this perfect location in Lopez. Beautiful view overlooking the bay, we watched the seals playing each dayabd enjoyed the sunse. The three bathrooms and all the beds were perfect for our family of 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Great Stay
We were very pleased with our vacation home on Lopez Island. Great location and view. Great sunsets. Close to ferry to other islands. Well equipped home with thoughtful amenities. While this is an older home, I was so impressed at how well it is maintained, how good the layout is and how super clean and comfortable it was. We would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

Lopez getaway
Delightful home with beautiful views. Everything we needed was provided. It has a lot of space, was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Great experience but there are little things that could be improved
We loved the location of the house with a lovely view of the bay. A front deck for stargazing at night. Easy to get to town and to different parks around the island for hiking.
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10/10 Excellent

Maeshowe P.

Epic Water Escape
This house was one the most perfect house for us. Huge, comfortable, homey and the VIEW! Listening to the birds every morning and evening was a highlight. We loved cooking and biking all over. Truly one of our favorites.
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10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Great house with spectacular views
We really loved this house, it was perfect for our group of 6 adults and a dog. We had plenty of space and everything we needed for kitchen and bathroom supplies. Easy check in and the house was very clean when we arrived. The big backyard was great just bring a tie-up for the dog because it isn’t fully fenced. The house never felt crowded and the fact that it has 3 bathrooms helped with that. The house did have an outdoor gas grill during our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Unbelievable Views
I would 100% rent this house again. The views more than make up for the very minor flaws. Very dated Brady Bunch 70’s style - but it’s charming. Beds were comfy. Linens not particularly soft and pillows not squishy. The house has a ton of space. Great location. Lots of bathrooms. Weak shower in the master bedroom. Overall though it was actually one of my favorite vacation homes of all time because I so enjoyed watching the tide roll in and out, sea planes and ferries and gorgeous sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

faith c.

Beautiful view, iffy heat
This place was super convenient. But the heat in the house didn’t really work. We were able to use the fireplace and a commercial heater so worked out kind of OK. This wouldn’t have worked at all if all the rooms had been occupied. Really love the view though.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quick visit to Lopez
Davis House was great for our 3 day visit from Seattle. It is roomy and comfortable as well as well equipped. You can't beat to views west over the bay and sunsets. The kitchen sink even has a great view! The location is convenient to the Village and kayak and bike rentals. We felt very lucky to get it in mid July with somewhat short notice. Only negative is that it is an older home and starting to show some age and wear. Removing the wall to wall and replacing with flooring like in the kitchen would help. But, overall, we are so happy we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and location
We enjoyed it, but some constructive criticism. * The door keypad code should be shortened. A 10-digit code is ridiculous. I believe 4 or 5 is adequate and would eliminate much frustration. *We rented after reading an April review noting the primary shower was terrible. The plumbing fixtures are old and not functional. The owner replied that the problem would be fixed. Well, it was not, and my we had to endure a trickle shower. I used the guest bath, but my wife likes the privacy of her bath. Very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Kay B.

Great View - Terrible Accomodations
The house smelt terrible. The beds were extremely uncomfortable. We did not have TV during the entire stay. We tried to get help but no one came out to fix the problem. We enjoy watching TV at night just to relax. Such a disappointing experience with Vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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6/10 Okay

Robert B.

Decent and clean home with a couple of issues
Clean and well kept older home. But the old baseboard heaters don’t work well. The heat in the dining and kitchen area would not turn on. We had to close off that area to keep rest of home warm. We didn’t call manager because we were mostly gone anyway during day. Also, 2 old TVs in home don’t have any connection or DVD player. Also Would recommend the owner invest about $200-$399 for a at least one “smart tv” so guests can at least stream from their own Netflix etc. since there is WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Amazing
Absolutely loved this home where we created beautiful memories with family. The beds are so comfortable we all slept amazing. The individual heating in each room/bathroom was such a treat. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Views of lovely Lopez
Wonderful stay in this house! The views were wonderful and so close to everything on the island. Definitely also a lifesaver to have a bastion of internet/cell service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Beautiful views and a great stay
A wonderful location with beautiful views. Our family was comfortable and felt at home. We would highly recommend this stay and we would come back again. The island is wonderful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

Gorgeous Views
The house was very clean and had everything needed to accommodate our group. The kitchen was well-stocked. I enjoyed relaxing in the hammocks overlooking the bays. We had fantast weather and were treated to stunning sunsets each night overlooking the water.
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10/10 Excellent

Bucky B.

Lovely View
I loved getting up in the morning, sipping my coffee and watching the blue heron at low tide looking for goodies.

6/10 Okay

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Heat is an issue
My partner and I, and two adult children came here for a belated Thankgiving, choosing this dog friendly house for the view and amenities. No disappointment in the 70's vibe or the view! Beds were comfortable. Agree with a previous commenter on the addition of a smart tv, and would add a refresh of the kitchen cookware. A grill would be a nice addition, in this house so very suitable for larger groups. Frustrating though to read recent reviews regarding the heat issue and to see that our complaint of the same was already well known. We arrived in the early evening on a sub freezing day to find the power out to the kitchen and dining areas (corrected by a flip of the breaker, which we had access to only after contacting the property manager). The inside house temp was no more than 50 degrees as all of the heaters had been turned off - individual baseboard heaters and thermostats in every room which would have been a quirk worth understanding. The baseboards in the kitchen and dining areas (our main desired gathering place) as well as the basement game room area were not functional until day 3 when a maintenance person literally wiggled a loose wire in the dining room unit back into place. My welcome letter stated that firewood would be provided - it was not - and we payed for multiple bundles of the high priced firewood from the store. The Davis House is not at all a bad spot, but shouldn't be available for rent until the heat issue is addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022