Lopez Island, Cottage at Shark Reef #222

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4103 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lopez Island, WA

Shark Reef Park15 min walk
Lopez Island, WA (LPS)4 min drive
San Juan Island National Historic Park109 min drive
Cape San Juan109 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

*** This home is people friendly, and not pet friendly. This home is not suitable for children under 12 years old.***

Welcome to the Cottage at Shark Reef, a beautiful 5 acre waterfront home with expansive water views. Once you step in the front door your eyes go directly to the large windows framing the gorgeous water view and what a site it is! Inside you will find warm toned wood walls and floors along with log poles in the corners of the open floor plan in the living room and kitchen. The house uses a wood burning stove for heat and includes firewood for your stay to keep things warm and cozy. A window seat off the living room beckons you to sit a while, perhaps read a good book or have your morning coffee while taking in the view. Doors lead out onto the deck patio with a table and chairs so you can relax and watch boats go by and gaze upon the south end of San Juan Island.

Off the entryway is the bathroom with a shower/tub combo and across the entryway is the first bedroom with a queen size bed and TV. Along the edge of the kitchen is a spiral staircase leading to the second bedroom with a queen size bed with a TV and DVD player, with windows looking out towards the water.

Picnic anyone? Come take a seat at the water’s edge. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner or how about all three! and view one of the many beautiful sunsets we have in the San Juan Islands. The stairs lead down to the beach.

The home is situated on the southern area of the island where Shark Reef Sanctuary is located. A variety of birds and marine life can be seen here and is a short walk through the woods to a small pebble beach. But, the beach is not the highlight of the Sanctuary. The seals are known to sun themselves on the rocks here so you may see one on your visit. Wonderful beaches are to be explored at Odlin State Park and Spencer Spit State Park where one can launch kayaks. Lopez Village has a charming small town feel with cute shops and restaurants to explore. Don’t forget to bring your bike as the island is the perfect spot for bike riding.

Come and experience all that the Cottage at Shark Reef has to offer; we welcome you to Lopez Island.

Please note: this home's washer and dryer are located in an outbuilding, not in the main house. Also, as you'll note in the pictures, the open floor plan and high vaulted ceilings allow for some sound transmission between the living room and bedrooms. Portable heaters are available in the bedrooms to supplement heat.

SPECIAL NOTES:
-No steps to the entrance of the home.
-No outdoor fires are allowed anywhere on the property due to fire danger and prohibition by County regulation.
-Beach access from the property is shared with other homes in the neighborhood; you may encounter neighbors on the stairs to the beach.

Please note: residential internet speeds, bandwidth and reliability in the San Juan Islands currently lag behind the mainland. Guests who wish to use videoconferencing, streaming services, or multiple simultaneous internet connections should be aware that performance may not meet the levels they are accustomed to. Guests may need to alter their online work and entertainment plans due to service fluctuations or outages.

San Juan County VR Permit #PPROVO-14-0002

Property manager

Northwest Island Escapes

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Water view

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lopez Island

Located in Lopez Island, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lopez Island Historical Museum and Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lopez Island Golf Club and Lopez Island Bike Ride. Jones Island State Park and Jolly Mon Charters are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lopez Island, WA

What's nearby

Sharks Reef Sanctuary - 15 min walk
Shark Reef Park - 15 min walk
Lopez Island Bike Ride - 10 min drive
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 109 min drive
Cape San Juan - 109 min drive

Getting around

Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

Lopez Islander Tiki Bar - 9 min drive
Sweet Retreat & Espresso - 91 min drive
Salty Fox Coffee - 91 min drive
Mike's Cafe & Wine Bar - 91 min drive
Downriggers - 90 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lopez Island, Cottage at Shark Reef #222 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

shannon f.

28 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great we can get away!

We absolutely loved our stay. We visit Lopez Island at least once a year, and have stayed in many rentals. This place was cozy, inviting, and comfortable for our family of three. The view is amazing, the kitchen decently stocked, beds are comfortable, and the wood stove warmed our late October weekend perfectly (even in the windstorm!). Oh, and the bathtub is glorious. I would return here without hesitation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maril S.

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perched at the water’s edge

This stay provided a great view, perched on the rocks above the Sea with steps down to a lovely cove. The cabin was comfortable and stylish. We cooked some good meals there. It was warm enough that we didn’t need to start a fire, and just ran the small electric heater to cut the morning chill before heading out on our bicycles or to beachcomb and hike. Spotted eagles, seals and even a passing whale.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thu V., Salem

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We saw Orcas, seals, and Eagles right from the back deck. Our kids didn’t want to do anything but play in the yard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Louise B.

25 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Mixed Thoughts

This is a lovely home and the view and privacy are unmatched. However, here were the downsides: We were greeted by an unswept/messy porch covered with pine needles. We visited in January and the heating is wood fireplace (and a few space heaters). When we arrived there were only 7 pieces of unseasoned/wet wood. There was no kindling and no paper to help start a fire. We called the property mgr and she was quite nice but it wasn't until the next day in the early afternoon that the situation got resolved, so we had to go buy our own firewood just to keep warm (reimbursement is forthcoming). The flashlights that were there for our using all had dead batteries. The bathroom sink leaked water all over the counter when it was turned on. The windows had not been cleaned and the large pane window in front of the kitchen sink had a broken seal which obstructed the gorgeous view. The view from the yard under the house is cluttered with tools and debris.

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

29 Nov 2020

Shark Reef!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Lopez, and Shark Reef inparticular holds a special place for our family-- so it was awesome to have our reef and beach to enjoy on an unseasonably dry Thanksgiving weekend. The house is well-appointed and the beds are very comfortable and well-dressed. But it's the setting and view that will draw us back to this spot again.