Sunset View House - Lopez Island, WA

Stunning bay views from the wrap-around porch at this charming Lopez Island vacation rental is the cherry on top of an already perfect family or friend getaway.

Tucked in a quiet, four-acre lot near Fisherman Bay, on the west side of Lopez Island, the location of this lovely cabin-like home ensures a fun-filled retreat as the marina, which even has kayak and paddleboard rentals, is within walking distance. Lopez Village is just a half mile away for dinner at Bay Cafe or browsing the many wonderful art galleries. Right from this home's covered deck, you may even get to spot wildlife prancing through the yard!

Enormous windows bring in plenty of natural light and the tall ceilings create a spacious feeling here. Wood decor and flooring complement the cozy furniture and the gorgeous gourmet kitchen is any chef's dream.

With cathedral ceilings, a wood fireplace, two matching sofas, and three chairs, the living room will easily become a favorite lounging spot during your stay. Pick a game from the stockpile provided to play around the wooden coffee table or watch a movie on the flatscreen TV. Bring your own DVDs to throw in the DVD player or find your favorite show as this home comes with cable.

Back in the corner of the living room is a small reading area with a bench and a stocked bookshelf. Sit and read while you wait for the rest of the group to get ready, before heading out for the day.

The dining room connects the living room and kitchen in this open floor plan. There are six seats at the dining table and two ebony stools at the kitchen bar, ensuring that everyone has a spot for family meals together.

Stone tile, smooth Douglas fir cabinets, and stainless steel appliances create a perfect blend of warmth and elegance in this kitchen. Along with all the major appliances, a blender, coffeemaker, microwave, mixer, toaster, and plenty of cook and dinnerware are provided. Meal clean ups are a snap with the dishwasher.

At the top of the stairs is a cozy loft with another reading nook, a CD player, and a comfortable futon. Also on this floor is the master bedroom, which has a plush queen-size bed and a large attached bathroom with a huge stand-alone shower.

Downstairs, you'll find two more delightful bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, as well as another full bathroom. There is also a mud room with a washer and dryer, so feel free to pack light no matter how long your stay. And with WiFi provided, you may just never want to leave.

Head outdoors to the exquisite and spacious porch and enjoy the fresh air while grilling salmon fillets on the grill. Feel free to even sit and eat your meal outdoors on either of the two patio table and chair sets while you watch a breathtaking sunset.

Lopez Island is known as the 'friendly isle' to locals for a good reason. This peaceful, laid-back island really is the premier northwest vacation. And from this impressive rental, you can walk into town to meet the locals, visit the farmers market (on Saturdays from May to September), grab a delicious espresso or tea from La Boheme, or just browse this unique a and charming town. You can even walk to the marina for a day on the beach. Don't forget to bring along the five beach chairs provided at this home!

Whether you're a Pacific Northwesterner looking for a change of pace or visiting this spectacular are for the first time, this San Juan Islands vacation rental is your perfect home base!

San Juan County Permit #03PROV08

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.

County permit number: 2003PROV08

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.