Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK
House in Lopez Island, WA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 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
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
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.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
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.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lopez Island, WA
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Reviews
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
I loved getting up in the morning, sipping my coffee and watching the blue heron at low tide looking for goodies.
10.0
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.
10.0
The location was perfect for our bike trip. The house had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable.
10.0
Great sized house, beautiful scenery. Owners seem to have thought of everything to make a stay there enjoyable.
10.0
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.
10.0
Our family had a wonderful time. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Stayed here five days. Great place! Great views!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Delightful home with beautiful views. Everything we needed was provided. It has a lot of space, was very clean and comfortable
10.0
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.
10.0
It was walking distance to our local family so quite handy.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
8.0
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.
2.0
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.
6.0
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.
6.0
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.
6.0
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.
8.0
This home is in nice shape but looks and feels like you've gone back in time 50-60 years. We were there during a cold snap and couldn't quite get warm enough - some of the baseboard heaters didn't work, and the fireplace had a unique ventilation setup that we didn't quite figure out. The property management company brought us a portable heater (some assembly required) and that helped. Otherwise we enjoyed the spacious kitchen/dining area with a beautiful view. I saw lots of wildlife including a bald eagle, deer, kingfisher, and seals.
6.0
It was relaxing low paced very scenic biked and hiked, but fishing is my main interest sad to say all fishing was shut down I will go to British Columbia to avoid that disappointment again.
10.0
This is one of the best vacation rental homes we've ever stayed at. Amazing views all day long over the jewel of Lopez Island — Fisherman Bay. Sit and watch the sailboats and seaplanes and seals and eagles fo by all day long. Davis House is very tidy and clean and equipped with everything we needed for a great vacation. Lots of space for everyone: two living rooms, three fireplaces, dining room, board games, outdoor tables and chairs, three hammocks, and a little wooded area with trails, too! Bedrooms are spacious and beds are comfortable. Bedrooms have blackout curtains for sleeping in. Full size clothes washer and dryer, too. Kitchen is well stocked with all of the essentials. Perfect location for exploring the islands many offerings: biking, kayaking, hiking, and more. Just a short walk to Bayshore Road for lovely strolls along the beach with views to the other islands and more. I feel lucky to have booked Davis House since it seems to be completely booked much of the time. Super easy self-check in and check out with a keypad door lock.
10.0
The Davis House offers beautiful views of Fisherman's Bay and the evening sunset over a distant island. It is a short drive or bike ride to well stocked stores and several restaurants. There are nearby kayaks and bicycles to rent and several easy hikes to other views from the island.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lopez Island?
The average price for a rental in Lopez Island is $433 per night. This rental is $99 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK. 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 Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK 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 Historic bayfront home with amazing view, fireplaces, & large yard - 2 dogs OK?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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