Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway - Lopez Island

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 284 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Explore the area

Lopez Island, WA

Lopez Island, WA (LPS)13 min drive
Deception Pass State Park102 min drive
San Juan Island National Historic Park109 min drive
Cape San Juan113 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway

Contemporary Home Amidst an Island Paradise...
Offering this beautiful one of a kind contemporary home ideal for that special intimate getaway. This island jewel is nestled on five pristine pastoral acres on the south end of Lopez with panoramic views to the west of MacKaye Harbor and Salmon point. Built by renowned Seattle glass artist, James Nowak in 2008, designed by the creative architectural team of Adams, Mohler and Ghillino, and constructed by Steve Winder Construction. This 900 square foot home is clean, artistic ,unique, and deliciously inviting just like the island itself. The fourteen custom wall sconces with matching overhead ceiling fixture gives you the feel of a room filled with candles but the light is actually coming from small LED lights within the candle globes. The living room floor features a 9 x 12 terrazzo insert to the cement floors filled with Mr. Nowak's blown pieces. The fir plank that is the eating counter and the beautiful fir stairway to the sleeping loft is all hand locally milled Douglas Fir. The bathroom tiles are each handmade in Italy and all the furniture that is found throughout is simple in design, elegant, classic, and of course comfortable.

Designed for Today's Traveler...
The Nowak House has a fully equipped modern kitchen with eating bar, a spacious living room with a gas stove, intimate dining room and a large comfortable loft bedroom with a view of the Harbor and a seating area. The house is equipped with a flat screen TV with satellite and free Wi-Fi internet. Linens and all necessities are provided.

**At the beginning of 2018, the owners installed solar panels to supplement the electricity derived from the grid. This is consistent with an environmentally/socially responsible mindset that will continue to be reflected in other ways, as well, at the Nowak House.

The Jewel of the San Juans....
Lopez Island is located in the Puget Sound off the NW corner of Washington State. It is known for it's pristine beauty, great beaches, and friendly inhabitants. Lopez is referred to as 'the crown jewel of the San Juan Islands. Most of the island's businesses are located in Lopez Village, a hamlet on Fisherman Bay. On Saturday morning in the summer you'll find shoppers milling around the farmers market, locals chatting in the coffee shops , and children and adults alike beach walking and bicycling. Spencer Spit State Park, Shark Reef, Ice Berg Point and Mackaye Harbor are just a few of the must see places on the Island.

***NOTE: As soon as you decide to travel to Lopez Island, check ferry schedules and make a reservation to get here.

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/TakeaFerry/

Property manager

owner/property manager

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Fireplace

Front corner of the property with views of the backyard — and bay beyond that.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests are required to read + comply with the house rules outlined in the attached document. This is assumed upon acceptance of reservation.

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 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

Lopez Island

This holiday home is located in Lopez Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Watmough Head and Shark Reef Park, while Lopez Island Historical Museum and San Juan Islands Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Jolly Mon Charters and Whale Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lopez Island, WA

What's nearby

Iceberg Point - 5 min drive
Watmough Head - 5 min drive
Deception Pass State Park - 102 min drive
San Juan Island National Historic Park - 109 min drive
Cape San Juan - 113 min drive

Getting around

Lopez Island, WA (LPS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Lopez Islander Tiki Bar - 14 min drive
Alma's Country Store
South Island Bistro - 3 min drive
Chuck's Wagon - 10 min drive
Lopez Island Creamery - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nowak House - Lopez Island's One of a Kind Intimate Getaway located?

Situated in Lopez Island, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Watmough Head and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Iceberg Point. Shark Reef Park and Lopez Island Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

30 Dec 2020

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

Getting away for the holidays

Though The Novak House is located at the south end of the island and slightly further away from Lopez Village, it’s natural beauty and how the owners facilitated their property made up for that distance. It’s a beautiful property with apple trees that can you pick and consume (I even had a first try at baking a fresh apple streusel!). What made our visit so special and pleasant were the owners and the property manager. So professional, friendly, gracious and pleasant to deal with. Nature is also at it’s best in this area with eagles, otters, etc. Great place!

Stayed 34 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Gig Harbor community

27 Oct 2020

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

Lovely Jewel on Lopez

Staying here is like living in a small, beautiful art gallery in a bucolic paradise. The location at the south end of Lopez is wonderful, with some of the most stunning hikes I've been on within a few minutes' drive. (I will note, if you have Verizon, plan on taking a break from reliable contact with the outside world as their service on the south end of the island is spotty.) The house has a lovely view, but the down side of of that wall of west-facing windows is the afternoon sun heating up the house. I found the fan provided very useful for cooling things down, and if you point it out the door, it helps keep the flying insects that love the fall fruit outside. The host was very responsive and easy to communicate with, so I can definitely recommend for a quiet retreat or romantic getaway.

Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aline

30 Sept 2020

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

Amazing and beautiful home!

Would highly recommend staying in the Nowak House on Lopez Island. We were lucky enough to spend a full month living there and got to enjoy everything the house and island had to offer. One of our favorite memories was picking several pounds of strawberries being grown on the property's farmland.

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P.

3 Aug 2020

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

Fashionable peace

If you’ve ever wanted to stay in a beautiful setting, surrounded by exotic art this is the place for you. Comfortable furniture, efficient kitchen and a lovely loft bedroom combine to make this a restful vacation spot, walking distance to beaches and trails.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W., Houston

25 Sept 2018

Beautiful!!! House & View

The home was very clean & well equipped. The furnishings were comfortable and in good condition. The glass decorations made the home feel very high end. Would stay here again. Only advice is to grap a map of the island before or just after getting off the ferry. Expected to use phone for directions and island coverage is spotty. Wifi at home is fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

I have been in the hospitality industry for most of my adult life. Currently, I own the Gaslight Inn on Capitol Hill in Seattle and three vacation rental homes on Lopez Island. I’m proud to say that guests at all of my properties have generally reported their experience to be extremely positive, consistently receiving great reviews on sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp.

I look forward to your visit.