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Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14

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Stunning two-story home with a charming front porch and garden surroundings.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, glass table, and reading nook.
Kitchen area with a sink, microwave, and dining space.
Cozy retreat with a bed, sofa, and dining table, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden cabinet, and patterned rug.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Friday Harbor, WA
  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whale Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base)
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14

No minimum stay required! No additional cleaning fee. Our beautiful vintage island house is centrally located and within walking distance from the ferry landing. If you choose just walk on the ferry and avoid the lines and expense of bringing a car. A large, fully provisioned kitchen, Comfortable common/living rooms and four bedrooms can accommodate up to 14 people. This historic house has hardwood floors, original built-ins and plenty of charm. A great home base right in town. The Loring house is the perfect location for your next vacation or get-together.
This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms and a patio
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum
Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14 offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Andrea Knapik

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cheryl L.

Perfect little getaway

The proximity to the town and ferry was a plus. Neighborhood was quiet and safe to walk around. There were plenty of comfy beds but the layout wasn’t great for multiple families or large group. The house was dirty and didn’t have very much toilet paper to accommodate a large group. Would have loved the outdoor space but it was overgrown and unusable. Not ideal for a large group of 13. Better for a smaller group as there is only dining space for 9 -10 comfortably. Overall the place was fine and we made it work for our trip. The host communicated well and made the check in check out process super easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

REBECCA -DONALD P.

Love it...but

The location is great but the lack of cleanliness was noticable. For the price I was expecting more. Wood floor dusty, socks were fifthly after an evening of cards the first night. Two used towels hanging on the back of the bathroom door. Found a large metal water bottle on back porch. Glass table top in nook wasn't washed (lots of cup rings) Wooden Stair case needed washing, duck tape holding window together in Living room was an eye sore, the area around door knobs weren't clean, couple of coffee mugs found dirty in cabinet, towels upstairs smelt musty, (we appreciate when owners provide them, but not if I have to wash them first) toaster released crumbs constantly. The bedroom off kitchen has no air ventalation it got so stuffy and hot. It was nice to have puzzles but they were all miixed up together and when we finally separated them and put them together they all had missing pieces. The closet.provided in one room was from the 30's and left your clothes smelling old. We ended up hanging them from a shelf in the room. The ceiling fan light in the bathroom was so dirty. Cobwebs are always a sign that the cleaning crew is sleeping while working. Beds were comfortable except the one in the kitchenette room. The backyard had knee high weeds. So we just stayed on the porch. One bulb working in main bathroom but if you want to be in walking distance of everything in Friday Harbor then this is a great place.
Nope not going out there
Hand rail was gross
Stairs where so dusty
Yuck
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jaros E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

This was a great house to stay in. Plenty of space lots of light.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Round the County sailing race

Good location. Property needs some fixing / updates
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor party weekend

Great! Great house close to restaurants and bars. There's a brewery in the backyard. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barb G.

Great location

Good “old” property which made it fun and unique. Beds could use an upgrade. Cleaning service was lacking, cobwebs, some dishes in cupboard were dirty, bathroom mirrors full of toothpaste
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaci R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family & Pets Stay at the Loring House

We traveled to Friday Harbor with our Son, daughter-in-law and our dogs. The house could have accommodated many more that 4 people and their dogs. It was clean and comfortable and very accessible to town. Wish we could have stayed longer . . . next time for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CEDRIC C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home base in Friday Harbor!

Lovely home with plenty of space! Conveniently located in Friday Harbor, and is walking distance from the shops and restaurants downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Raquel, Burien

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great property with plenty of room for a large group. Excellent location with an easy walk to ferry/floatplane docks, restaurants, groceries, and shopping downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friday Harbor, Loring House

Easy to find close to town. Owner was extremely helpful. Our group of 11 was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and pet friendly

Able to walk to Friday Harbor! Yard for the dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Perfect location for the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and comfortable home

We loved our stay in this cozy old home. There was plenty of room for our group of nine. It is close to town and you can easily walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronica t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

no n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place, great location

Could use some new mattresses, though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

What an adorable vintage home, with lots of space and walking distance to everything in town. We had a blast visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C., Centerville, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

A great deal on a place to house everyone

We have stayed at the Loring House several times now and always appreciate that it is easy walking distance to town, the ferry, and the fairgrounds. And it sleeps 14, which is great for big families like ours to share with friends and relatives! It is a low-frills sort of place, but that is just fine. It is a charming older Craftsman home, with wood floors and cozy nooks. For big groups you will get to know each other with 4 or more to the room, but the rooms are still roomy enough. There is a spare kitchenette upstairs but we have never used it. There is room to lounge about and to get to know each other around the kitchen table, various nooks, and the nice yard. The charcoal BBQ works well. There is no dishwasher but bonds are made over things like sudsy hands. The water is hot and 3 bathrooms means rarely a wait, even for large groups. The internet is good if you can't pry the phones out of the hands of the younger crowd. The DVD player wasn't working for us - but who uses DVDs anymore anyway? For bigger groups be aware that dishes and silverware will get tight, and there isn't a table big enough to comfortably seat more than about 8 at one time (but that didn't stop any fun). There were plenty of pots and pans that we needed, and a coffee maker and microwave. We will definitely be back again next time we take a trip to the islands. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Way more value than photos demonstrate. Definitely staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location!

Great location to town! Beds were comfortable and we easily slept 7. (Beds a bit snug to sleep a couple) Kitchen space was good but but dated. We used it for simple meals, nothing elaborate. Living room area was comfortable. Wish there was a front screen door to take advantage of good weather days. Bedroom’s could use better window coverings so bring an eye mask if you want to sleep in or go to bed early.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cascade C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our stay!

House was accurately described and great for our group, with plenty of space. Walkable to town and right around the corner from San Juan Brewery. Cute little outdoor area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cullen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island getaway

Very charming old house with a perfect location for a trip to Friday Harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Place is roomy and central! We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy home in ideal location

Although by no means 'fancy' digs, the house and its furnishings were perfectly comfortable and ideal for our group of six. It was a 5-8 min walk to the center of town, so convenient to all activities. We didn't do any cooking so can't speak to the adequacy of the kitchen furnishings, but you do need to provide your own coffee. Simple, reasonably priced accommodations in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023