Amenity-Packed Waterfront Island Retreat
House in Lopez Island, WA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
San Juan County VR Permit #04PROV04
UBI # 603207724
This rambling oceanside home offers sweeping views of San Juan Island across the Channel, lodging for up to 10 people, homey amenities, and a getaway vacation you'll never forget. Known as Channel House this sunny westside waterfront home has 315 feet of waterfront and 5 acres with wooded uplands. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 gas stoves, 1 wood stove and a bar area complete with dartboard and piano, it is ideal for extended families or multiple families. Couples will also appreciate the privacy and special amenities offered by this idyllic getaway setting.
Upon entering Channel House, you are immediately welcomed into the bar area where guests gather for casual evenings playing darts and recounting the day's activities. This opens up onto the dining area and kitchen with a nearby reading nook, all with spectacular channel views. Down the hall from the kitchen you pass the first bedroom, known at the Bunkhouse, it sleeps four in 2 bunk beds and is the perfect hideaway for kids and teens. The Bunkhouse has its own TV and the house is stocked with a huge video library. Wi-fi and satellite TV are also available throughout the house.
Down the hall is the first living room complete with an expansive selection of books to suit everyone’s interests, a cozy gas stove and views through the pines to San Juan Island in the distance. One sofa make a small double bed. Large screen TV with satellite, DVD and SMART ability for Netflix etc....
Two full, nicely appointed bathrooms are adjacent to this room, both stocked with plenty of fluffy cotton towels.
Beyond this living room, down a private hallway, are two additional bedrooms. One has a king-size bed and the other a queen-size bed. Both have abundant closet and drawer space. Nearby is the mudroom with a full size washer and dryer and access to the side yard and parking area.
The second living room, with a wood burning stove, is located toward the rear of the house and features a chess board, board games, queen sized sofa bed and stereo. Eagles are sighted regularly here.
Follow the stairs upstairs to the secluded, king-size bed master suite with its own living room, office, romantic gas stove, and 2 covered balconies to soak in the spectacular views. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a full bath/shower.
The amenities of this house extend beyond the interior to its wraparound deck and 6-person spa. Just past the deck your private beach waits below where sea glass, shells and other treasures are collected.
Experience all of the best that this special island has to offer in our beautiful home that is sure to create lasting fond memories for all.
UBI # 603207724
This rambling oceanside home offers sweeping views of San Juan Island across the Channel, lodging for up to 10 people, homey amenities, and a getaway vacation you'll never forget. Known as Channel House this sunny westside waterfront home has 315 feet of waterfront and 5 acres with wooded uplands. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 gas stoves, 1 wood stove and a bar area complete with dartboard and piano, it is ideal for extended families or multiple families. Couples will also appreciate the privacy and special amenities offered by this idyllic getaway setting.
Upon entering Channel House, you are immediately welcomed into the bar area where guests gather for casual evenings playing darts and recounting the day's activities. This opens up onto the dining area and kitchen with a nearby reading nook, all with spectacular channel views. Down the hall from the kitchen you pass the first bedroom, known at the Bunkhouse, it sleeps four in 2 bunk beds and is the perfect hideaway for kids and teens. The Bunkhouse has its own TV and the house is stocked with a huge video library. Wi-fi and satellite TV are also available throughout the house.
Down the hall is the first living room complete with an expansive selection of books to suit everyone’s interests, a cozy gas stove and views through the pines to San Juan Island in the distance. One sofa make a small double bed. Large screen TV with satellite, DVD and SMART ability for Netflix etc....
Two full, nicely appointed bathrooms are adjacent to this room, both stocked with plenty of fluffy cotton towels.
Beyond this living room, down a private hallway, are two additional bedrooms. One has a king-size bed and the other a queen-size bed. Both have abundant closet and drawer space. Nearby is the mudroom with a full size washer and dryer and access to the side yard and parking area.
The second living room, with a wood burning stove, is located toward the rear of the house and features a chess board, board games, queen sized sofa bed and stereo. Eagles are sighted regularly here.
Follow the stairs upstairs to the secluded, king-size bed master suite with its own living room, office, romantic gas stove, and 2 covered balconies to soak in the spectacular views. The ensuite bathroom has double sinks and a full bath/shower.
The amenities of this house extend beyond the interior to its wraparound deck and 6-person spa. Just past the deck your private beach waits below where sea glass, shells and other treasures are collected.
Experience all of the best that this special island has to offer in our beautiful home that is sure to create lasting fond memories for all.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lopez Island, WA
$$$$
Reviews
10.0
The location is very picturesque and tranquil. Sitting on the deck in the evening is amazing. The property is well maintained, including kitchen appliances and dishes. The best maintained property that we’ve experienced on Lopez.
10.0
What can I say this is our 5th year and we love this house. Beautiful home, well kept, great views and great beach access
10.0
The home was spacious and comfortable for our family group. The view from the house and the large deck is spectacular. The long stairway down to the secluded beach is well worth the effort. We enjoyed cooking family dinners in the well equipped kitchen. We also appreciated the interesting decor. We really enjoyed our stay, thanks for sharing your place.
10.0
This was a beautiful wonderful property great for a family vacation
10.0
We had a wonderful week staying on Lopez. The house is beautiful with lots of room and different spaces. The beds are nice and comfortable. Beautiful deck, great hot tub, amazing views especially sunset! The beach is so nice and private. There are stairs down to the beach, so it’s a bit of a trip back up, but worth it! Lovely property. We had a great stay!
10.0
The property and home are even better than the pictures, if that’s possible. The communication with the management team and the check in process were the best I’ve ever experienced with a VRBO property. We truly felt at home here - it takes an effort to get there - pay attention to the ferry schedule! - but it that just made Channel House seem like more of a hidden gem.
10.0
Our extended family of ten enjoyed staying at the Channel house.
Francisco, the house manager, met us at the house initially, giving us the house tour and answered all of our questions.
When we had a caffeine emergency, coffee pot malfunction the first morning, he replaced the coffee pot quickly.
The views of the Channel and the San Juan Island were spectacular. The homes open dining area and kitchen were great for communal cooking and eating meals together. We used the deck lots for outdoor dining.
Our kids ages 6,5,4 and 3 loved the Bunkhouse, both parent couples bedrooms were close by down a private hallway. The upstairs master suite was a great getaway when the grandparents needed alone time.
As you can imagine with 4 young children we used the king sized washer and dryer.
The piano playing member of our family enjoyed the piano on the property. Most nights ,after the kids were tucked in bed for the night, we spent soaking in the spa, sipping cocktails and watching the sunset.
The kids played outside on the deck and side yard. We were down at the private beach most days, rented kayaks and bikes nearby at Fishermans Bay. Went to the Farmers Market which was lots of fun.
We created lots of lasting memories for everyone at Channel house.
10.0
This was our second time at Channel House and everyone enjoyed the property. There were 8 adults and two kids so everyone had enough space either inside or outside. The house was well stocked with the necessities to cook and prepare meals, which we did most evenings.
Hike or relax on the deck and pay attention to the boat traffic as this was the second time we watched the local Orca pod from the deck. There is a set of binoculars at Channel House, but if you have a good set bring them. We give this house a solid 5 stars for the second visit. We made lifelong memories because the owners offer this house on VRBO. You will be happy if you do the same.
10.0
The house is exactly what we wanted. It's in the woods, very private with stairs to private "beach". It's a large house that looks like a ranch style that was added on to, very long with lots of rooms. This worked out great for us as we could have kids in different places when needed. There is a large grassy area next to the house that was a perfect place for the kids to play. The dart board (plastic tips) was a lot of fun for the whole family. We saw a doe and fawn every day at the house.
They have all the cooking things you need for a large group; large pots, lots of silverware, serving utensils, etc. and two dish washers. I grilled outside several times.
We saw orkas the first day, and the last day as well as small porpoises. The view is amazing! The island is small, so you can get anywhere in 20 minutes. We hiked on several trails around the island, down to the ocean. The people on the island are the friendliest anywhere! Everyone waves as you drive by (even more than in Texas).
Be aware that shop and restaurant schedules can be strange. It might have been because we were there before the main tourist season. But check before you go. Also, if you are planning on visiting one of the other islands, check the ferry schedule as it can definitely impact your plans.
The grocery store is well stocked. We took almost all the food we needed, so only went to the store for few items.
It was a very special trip and we hope to return!
10.0
This was the perfect house for a group of friends or a family to stay while enjoying Lopez Island. The location, views, access to beach, amenities, outdoor space, etc were all top notch. The outdoor shower was a particular hit. We will definitely stay again when visiting the island.
10.0
Great house on a sleepy island where everyone waves to you. House layout was fun and quirky, with a bar parlor off the huge kitchen, surrounded by a giant wraparound deck. Hot tub and outdoor shower ! We found a lot of hikes and maybe the best food spots in the San Juans. Definitely a place to come back to.
10.0
Totally enjoyed our stay here. The owners and Bob were easy to communicate with. The home is beautiful with amazing views. The kitchen is perfect for cooking, beds comfy. All around a great trip. Would return !
10.0
Fully enjoyed our stay - beautiful view, huge kitchen, a perfect place to spend a few days with family and friends.
8.0
We love this property as you can tell this being our fourth stay. The property is beautiful and well kept but some issues. Outdoor grill did not work, internet connection was weak (got better when new router came) and hot tub was finicky.
10.0
Spacious, beautiful home overlooking the Salish Sea on Lopez Island, WA. We thoroughly enjoying eating and playing games on the huge deck with gorgeous sunset views as well as the hot tub! The kitchen is huge with every item you need to cook, bake and serve the family! Lopez Island is fun and easy to explore with fabulous farm stands and easy access via ferry to the other San Juan islands.
10.0
We have been to Channel House many times, and it is always perfection. There is no better spot on Lopez!
10.0
This house is so very nice and we really enjoyed our stay with extended family. It is big enough for everyone to spread out. It was spotlessly clean and the kitchen is stocked to the gills. Lots of games, puzzles, books to occupy time not spent gazing at the amazing view from the back porch. We had a hiccup with the check in process that was mostly our fault and the owner was extremely helpful and communicative. Would definitely stay here again.
8.0
The owners and Bob the property manager were great to communicate with, any questions we had were answered quickly. The home was built in I believe 3 phases, the newest being where the kitchen is. The views from inside the home, on the deck, and in the hot tub are about as picturesque as it gets, and while nothing is too far away on Lopez, it provides a peaceful and calm sanctuary for family time. Lots of very beautiful beaches and hikes minutes away via short drive.
10.0
This house was perfect for our extended family vacation. The kitchen was fantastic and all the rooms were great size with comfy beds. The deck and the view from it was amazing and honestly where we spent most of our time. The steps down to the beach were steep and not well supported so it was difficult for my MIL to navigate but we loved that there was never anyone down on the beach so we had it to ourselves. The property manager reached out before our trip to help us with the ferries and discuss check-in. But when I reached out to him during our stay I never heard back.
One piece of feedback is that there was no guest/welcome book with instructions so we didn't know check out procedures - this would be a nice addition. We also could never get the DVD player to work in the living room. Otherwise we absolutely loved our stay and would come back.
10.0
This property was amazing. We had 6 adults staying at this property and there was more than enough room. While the pictures are accurate, this home was truly amazing both inside and out. From the moment you walk inside you’re immediately met with a water view. Bob was very helpful checking us into the property and was very responsive if we had any questions. You won’t be disappointed if you stay here. Hope you return in the future.
10.0
This house is amazing! It is as good as the pictures show and as described!
We have stayed at a few Vrbo's and some places aren't quite as described and the pictures are skewed to look bigger and better. I have had to resort to reading all the reviews to gather more information about the place, just to find out more about the home. But this home was wonderful. From the views, to the giant kitchen. Different seating areas for everyone to gather or have a moment to themselves.
We will definitely stay here again! A very nice place.
10.0
We celebrated Holidays and Birthday in the gorgeous tranquility of The Channel House and low and behold snow fell creating even greater beauty. The house so warm and cozy with phenomenal views, fully stacked kitchen and privacy of the water made it difficult to leave. Neighbors helped to shovel us out to make our ferry home, truly an amazing community with owner and manager checking to make sure we were comfortable and safe. Will look forward to our next visit.
10.0
Our family had another incredible stay at Channel House! Even in the off season, there is nowhere we'd rather be. Every detail was perfect.
10.0
We had a wonderful time. The house exceeded all of our expectations particularly with how private the various rooms were. The bunkhouse was a huge hit with the kids. Great, really well stocked kitchen. Really appreciate Bob’s generosity too!
10.0
We stayed at the Channel House last year and enjoyed it so much that we booked a longer stay for this year before we left. The home is quite comfortable, the views are spectacular and the walks along the beach is very therapeutic. It was very quiet and the sunsets were spectacular. Our adult children loved paddle boarding off the shore. Our 7 and 4 year old grandkids seemed to enjoy it as much as the rest of us. There were 8 in total and there was plenty of room for everyone. I highly recommend it and can see us coming back again.
5.0
This was the perfect home for our group. From the onset, the owner and property manager were great to work with and accommodated our special request. We felt the house had everything we needed for cooking, grilling, privacy, location, and comfort. Unfortunately, you will be forced to choose between great views and easy beach access at the house or leave the property and hike many of the great trails around Lopez. Bring good binoculars and you will not be disappointed. We saw orcas’ day 1. Book this house now and you will be completely satisfied.
10.0
Our home away from home
My family has been going to Lopez Island for about 8 years. This is our 2nd time at this house. We absolutely love it and are hoping to be able to schedule next year. I live in Seattle but my family travels from Texas and Tennessee.
10.0
Terrific!!!
The property, and check in process were all wonderful.
10.0
Wonderful visit, gorgeous home
The perfect first visit to the San Juan Islands. The house offered amazing views and access to a beach perfect for small kids to explore. Kitchen is stocked with lots of equipment for cooking and enjoying time at this unique home. Kids and adults all loved it! The property manager, Bob, was extremely friendly, responsive, and helpful.
10.0
Family celebration
Wonderful time at a beautiful property. Thank you
10.0
Beautiful and cozy
This was the perfect spot for a family getaway.
10.0
Paradise Found
This property is spectacular!
8 of us from 5 to 65 years young & old stayed.
We will definitely be back!
Owners and house manager are very responsive.
PS.. I saw my granddaughter write in her journal that she was staying in a “Cool House”
We all truly enjoyed ourselves. It was Amazing.
10.0
Wonderful stay!
The best spot on Lopez! Our family is feeling so fortunate to have had another wonderful visit to Channel House.
10.0
Great family vacation spot!
This was perfect for our family. Clean and spacious. Beautiful views. Loved it!
10.0
Channel House is Perfect
The house is so lovely and well laid out. The view is breathless and we even saw Orca Whales from the porch. We have stayed here 4 times now and always want to come back. It’s a quiet, peaceful and perfect for spending time with friends and/or family.
10.0
Wonderful across the board
Our excellent experience started with great communication from Bob. We have stayed at many vacation rentals, but this one stood out. It was well stocked, a beautiful location and well kept. I will certainly be looking to take family here in the future. Thank you!
10.0
Peaceful getaway
Great getaway for our family of 4 and one grandchild under age 1. Great kitchen, unique layout, wonderful views, hot tub, lovely town.
10.0
Beautiful home with lovely private beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Channel House in Lopez Island. The house had every amenity you would need, but the highlights are the six person hot tub on the deck which we enjoyed during sunsets, the well-stocked large kitchen, and the dart board for entertainment. The view from the upstairs bedroom deck was also amazing. We hope to return soon!
10.0
Beautiful getaway
This is a lovely house -- great location, impeccable views, and impressively furnished. Our family of four especially loved the hot tub, which is the perfect place to chill out and watch the sunset after a day of biking around the island! Bob was a great contact during our stay and made us feel very welcome upon checking in, too. Overall, we had a wonderful time and hope to stay again.
10.0
Lopez House
The Chanel House is beautiful and well kept. We walked the beach every day it was fantastic
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lopez Island?
The average price for a rental in Lopez Island is $482 per night. This rental is $1,223 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Amenity-Packed Waterfront Island Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Amenity-Packed Waterfront Island Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Amenity-Packed Waterfront Island Retreat?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Lopez Island
Explore all rentals in Lopez IslandLopez Island travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Top Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama: Adventure and Fun Await
Local Culture
Exploring Miami’s Wynwood District: Street Art, Food, and More
Guides
Fun Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland
Local Culture
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Dining in Orlando, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Oahu and Honolulu
Guides
Top Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Miami: From Beaches to Culture
Guides
The Best Things to Do in Orlando: Attractions, Food, and Family Fun