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Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.

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1041 Jefferson Street
View from house on a spring day
Mount Rainier on a sunny day
Patio off master bedroom
View from master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Peach bedroom

2 Single Beds

Yellow bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.

The Phillips House was built in 1872 and is listed on the Port Townsend Historic Register. The 2,500 sq ft home has been completely renovated, including a new kitchen. There is a master bedroom and bath downstairs and two bedrooms and a bath with a soaking tub upstairs. There is plenty of room for entertaining in the formal dining room and views from the sitting room allow guests to see the sun rise over Mount Rainier and the Cascade Mountains. The sitting room also looks over the Port Townsend waterfront. The library, with television, can double as an extra bedroom.
Enjoy coffee on the deck or use the barbeque for outdoor dining. The summers are gorgeous in Port Townsend.
The house is ideally located in uptown Port Townsend, 2 blocks from the local bakery, grocery store and farmer’s market as well as great restaurants and the historic Uptown Theater. Downtown is a mere 3 blocks and a set of steps to the Haller Fountain – the gathering place on the Port Townsend waterfront. The Rose Theater, numerous art galleries, boutiques, cafes and fine restaurants, the marina and the center of many festivals are minutes away – by foot.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Upon approval of owner

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please lock the doors, close the windows and leave the key where you found it! Thank you.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 468653vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Port Townsend

Located in Port Townsend Historic District, a neighbourhood in Port Townsend, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Rothschild House State Park and Ann Starrett Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port Townsend Golf Club and Madrona MindBody Institute. Key City Public Theatre and Centrum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Port Townsend, WA

What's nearby

  • Rose Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rothschild House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ann Starrett Mansion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northwest Maritime Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jefferson County Courthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport (PAE) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Townsend Food Co-op - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪1-2-3 Thai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Green Crow Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anchor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pourhouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fully restored 1872 house in historic Port Townsend. located?

Located in Port Townsend Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from Rose Theatre and Rothschild House State Park. Rothschild House Museum and Port Townsend Carnegie Library are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home had everything I needed.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
That's wonderful to hear. I hope we will see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was charming and comfortable. Views are spectacular. Neighborhood is wonderful. Great stay and a great experience!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL B.

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

Excellant Location And Host Accommodation

The water was hot, the kitchen updated and well equipped, the WiFi was reliable and fast, the neighbors were all friendly & engaging and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2022
We would love to have you again! Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Perfect

Once again, a wonderful visit to PT and this lovely home. It could not be an easier place to stay; beautiful view, great location, well equipped and the best of hosts!
Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Great Place!

My husband and I had a wonderful time. The house was terrific, the neighbors were friendly and we enjoyed our stay. Thanks Deb!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
We enjoyed having you as guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Truly walkable and truly great view. Very peaceful

Very happy
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm G.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great Location in Port Townshend. Great View. It was very clean. Deborah was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. We will be staying again.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
I look forward to seeing you in 2024. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Deborah
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Wonderful views from an historic house

Beautifully renovated historic home in the Victorian seaport of Port Towsend. Lovely views of the bay from the living room, comfortable beds with fluffy comforters, all the amenities of home. Easy walking distance to downtown restaurants, bakeries, coffeeshops, and Aldrich's market.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Exceptional!

We love the view of the ferry landing and departing and the birds soaring over the shoreline. The house has everything you'd need for a homey stay. It's so close to so many things that we just park our car and walk everywhere. This is our second stay. I hope we will have a chance to visit again.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
We hope to see you again, too, Barbara. Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jloura G.

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

Charming for a "Victorian" spinster...

...would be delightful for an entire vacationing family. Comfortable environment, entrancing architectural features, stunning views, could not be a more walkable location, very personable/responsive hosts, notably reasonable cost for a vacation rental. For me, the extended stay arrangement has been ideal. Memorable!
Stayed 58 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah B.

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

Port Townsend

Terrific. As always
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
See you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Loved this place!

Exactly what we had hoped for! The house was very comfortable, clean, homey, and an amazing location. We walked to everything- shopping, restaurants, movies, farmers market , and more. The owners were wonderful. Definitely would love to return. Thank you Deborah and Stephen for sharing your amazing home!
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2022
And we would love to have you again. Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Great location, great hosts!

The location was perfect for us and visiting family. The hosts were super responsive and easy to communicate with them. The house was spotless when I arrived and the layout was great for us. The view from the living room was amazing and I spent many hours reading and watching the water. My work is dependent on a good WiFi connection and I had zero issues. It was really sad to have to leave.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
We are so glad that you had a good stay. I hope that we will see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asaera C.

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

Another month -

Must reiterate - couldn't be a more pleasant & convenient location...even w/out a vehicle. Safe/quiet neighborhood, too. Lovely/peaceful views from all over the house. Deer, squirrels, birds... Hosts are great. House is comfortable - with charming decor items. Salish photographs in dining room are very compelling. Memorable in every sense.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Lovely Home and Location

This was the perfect stay! We adore Port Townsend and the house was beautiful and charming with plenty of space and an amazing view! It was stocked with everything we could have wanted. The neighborhood was perfectly located to walk everywhere and the neighbors are friendly and helpful. We loved sitting on the back porch with our coffee, looking at the water and watching the deer every morning. The living room was really bright and welcoming with a contemporary but vintage vibe. We could walk to the weekly market and both the shops and restaurants of uptown and downtown. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
It sounds like you enjoy Port Townsend as much as we do. Thank you for being such great guests. Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Perfect Port Townsend

We miss our uptown home already. We were between selling our home in Tacoma and purchasing a home in Port Townsend. This could have been an unsettling time- especially for our ten year old daughter; instead, it was delightful. From the welcoming interior, to the charming toys, to the location, to the lovely view this was the PERFECT place to call “home” for a month. Thank you for sharing such a special place and making this a wonderful memory instead of an inconvenience. We appreciate you and your home!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. These times are so unsettling and we try to provide some 'calm in the storm'. All the best in your home. Deb and Steve Moriarty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

What a find in Port Townsend!!

We were very fortunate to have had a cancellation open up for us to book this lovely home with Deborah. It is conveniently located in uptown and literally a couple blocks (5 min walk) from the main street of downtown with many shops and restaurants. It's very close to all that is happening in PT, yet far enough away that it is very peaceful and quiet day & night. The home is a victorian classic that has been fully modernized. It's very well appointed for a month long stay. Deb was super friendly, responsive and helpful with replacement of a pedestal fan that stopped working during our stay. If you can find availability at this PT charmer, I would highly recommend booking this wonderful home.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea K.

Beautiful fully restored older home in ideal PT location

Gorgeous house. Pictures don’t do it justice. House is blocks from the “uptown” business district (where the Saturday Farmer’s Market is located) and a matter of 50 yards to the stairs to “downtown.” Very quiet neighborhood/street. Lots of deer. A beautiful church on almost every corner. Especially gorgeous upstairs bath with claw foot tub. For those traveling in the warm months: Be sure to check out the beach at Fort Worden- quiet and lovely. Also there’s a Fifties style restaurant downtown that’s good for kids- sit on the patio. (Insider tip: they keep strange hours so be sure to check ahead). There’s an especially cute and affordable gift shop a few blocks away called Petals. Happy travels!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K F.

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

Excellent Monthly Base for Exploration

We fell in love with this house the moment we walked in. It has charming character, and was decorated to feel welcoming, cozy, and like a home-away-from-home. The house and kitchen supplies were well-stocked, and the house was spotless upon arrival. We really didn't use the upstairs bedrooms, but they were charming as well. But look, here's the best parts of this rental: it is in SUCH a terrific location, for exploring downtown, going to the farmer's market and Pane d'Amore bakery, shopping at the co-op and Aldrich's, and for just walking the uptown beautiful neighborhoods. We also enjoyed walking to Chetzemoka Park, Salish Grill/Point Hudson Cafe, and walking along the marina and the Point Hudson beach, even though they are just a little longer walks. And don't miss going to the Forts: Worden, Townsend, and Flagler. This also served as a great home base for day trips to Cape Flattery, Sol Duc, Lake Crescent, Olympic Nat'l Park, Whidbey Island, the tulip festival in Mt Vernon, and Bainbridge Island. But there are two cherries on top of this wonderful 'sundae:' the owners, who were such a pleasure to work with, and the VIEW from the living room and Polk St. porch. We spent hours just enjoying the peaceful view of sailboats, military vessels, other unique marine craft, and the regular comings & goings of the ferry. Within a few days, we had already booked our next visit! We can't recommed this place highly enough, & we can't wait to get back to "our" little house on Jefferson!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
We are looking forward to hosting your next visit to Port Townsend. Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 32 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Lovely home in the perfect location.

Beautiful historic home, lots of amenities, great location, easy walk to downtown and uptown shops and restaurants. The library is exactly what I needed to wfh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah B.

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

Visit to Pt Townsend

Such A lovely place to relax and enjoy Port Townsend
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
We are looking forward to your stay next year. Deborah and Stephen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect house, perfect location

This is the second time I had the pleasure of staying at the Phillips House. Every time I walk away with great memories to treasure. Thank you Deborah and Stephen for restoring this historic house and being such wonderful hosts.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
It was so wonderful to have you again. I am so glad you will be making Port Townsend your home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Excellent!

Perfect home to spend a month in Port Townsend. Tastefully decorated, every amenity stocked, nice towels, and a view!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Great View - Great Location

A charming home with a wonderful view and located within walking distance of many of the activities in Port Townsend. The owners were very cooperative and flexible. There is ample space and the beds are comfortable. It is a great place to base out of to enjoy the local and regional activities.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Moriarty

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Stephen and Deborah Moriarty raised their family and live on the Olympic Peninsula. They are avid gardeners and hikers and enjoyed working with a contractor to renovate the Phillips House.
The Moriarty's love to travel and use VRBO wherever they go.

Why they chose this property

Port Townsend is a wonderful place to visit. There are always festivals and shows and many fine restaurants and cozy coffee houses. The Phillips House is a taste of the colorful history of Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula and we would like to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

The Phillips House is in uptown Port Townsend with sweeping views of Port Townsend Bay. There is nothing more wonderful than watching the sailboat races on Sundays, unless of course you are in them, or the sun rise over Mount Rainier. These are the views from the many windows overlooking the waterfront. The house was changed little, except for the addition of a workable kitchen, during the renovation. It still holds all the charm and style from the time it was built by Mr. Phillips in 1872.

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