San Juan's | Lopez Island Cottage

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  Tsu-yin

  Cynthia's cottage is very charming and conveniently located next to a beautiful beach, the Fisherman Bay Spit, and not too far from Lopez Village. The house felt extremely clean and homey, and the kitchen very well stocked with cookware and up-to-date appliances. Cynthia offered lots of helpful information (clued us in to the local contra dance night!) and was very flexible with arrangement and payment options given the impending snow storm (watch out in the winter months!). The one thing is that since the cottage features essentially an entire wall of beautiful windows, it felt like it may not hold in heat as well. But, you'd likely be totally fine if you didn't time your stay amidst the season's first snow storm! I would definitely recommend the place to others, for either a romantic getaway, or a family retreat -- it's the perfect size for both.

  January 2012
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  Ruth

  Our Christmas visit to Rock Cabin was everything we hoped. Cynthia's warm and open cabin makes for easy living. It has all a family needs for relaxing, cooking, and being together. We hiked every day and especially recommend Shark's Reef and Iceberg Point. The long beach next to the cabin faces west to take in the sunset and if you follow the spit north it leads to a hidden land trust. Every corner of Lopez Island offered something special. As a host Cynthia was helpful, generous, and trusting. She put special effort into making us feel at home and we did. Much appreciation! Ruth & family

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  Maya

  Beautiful little cottage! We had a lovely quiet weekend on the island. Will definitely be back.

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  Lauren

  Loved our stay at Cynthia's quaint Lopez Island cabin. She was a pleasure to speak with, and responded promptly to any and all questions. The cabin is in a great location and the views of the water were beautiful. Loved using the kitchen- it had every pot, pan and utensil you might need. Cynthia was so sweet to leave us with some of the local produce, coffee, etc....we loved it! Enjoyed perusing through her extensive book collection. We had a great little vacation away from cellphones, internet and TV here and would definitely recommend to others.

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  Gussie

  Staying here was pure heaven. We loved being in the woods and seeing the water in the distance, plus the easy walk to a beach that beckoned you to walk and walk. Cynthia did everything to make us feel welcome and comfortable, even leaving goodies and a bottle of delicious local wine. Her books made us want to say for weeks. We loved waking up in the morning and seeing trees from the bed. I can't wait to come back. Gussie Howe/Bob Emminger

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  Ryan

  We had an amazing vacation on Lopez Island, and Cynthia's adorable cottage was a great home base for our family. The location was perfect just minutes from Lopez Village tucked away in the trees just a short walk to the water. Cynthia was a great host from start to finish and really went the extra mile to make sure we were well informed and taken care of during our stay.

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  Maggey

  Rock point cottage is amazing. We LOVED cynthia's recommends and everything about Lopez island. This place is full of charm and privacy yet really close to town. Ideal.

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  Cindy

  Our second visit this summer was even better than the first because the weather cooperated! Had a really great time and enjoyed Cynthia's relaxing cabin and the bottle of wine she left for us. Thanks again!

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  Lois

  We were on Lopez Island for a family reunion. The location of Cynthia's home was ideal. My family enjoyed the stay and hope to be back again some day.

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  Melissa

  My kids, mom, and I had a great stay at Cynthia's cottage. What a charming little place---but with plenty of room for all of us---and a lovely view of the water. We enjoyed browsing her vast book collection and scouring the beach for little treasures, and I got a bit of knitting done on her quaint front porch. It was nice to not have the interference of tv, making it a real vacation away from those "attention-grabbers". Cynthia had a notebook full of info about the island----we went to Spencers Spit State Park and Shark Reef to walk around a bit. We ventured into the village and had great fish tacos at Buckys (I think that's the name....), and picked up a bottle of Lopez Island Winery merlot at the organic market. A lovely maiden voyage to Lopez, and my guess is that we'll come calling again---both to Lopez and Cynthia.

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  Ross

  The houseboat was shipshape and had all the right things to feel like a home away from home. The upstairs room and the deck were SO nice to use. Good kitchen to prepare food, the host had some fruits and breakfast fixings ready to use. The whole experience felt like staying at a friend's nice cottage while they were away.

  August 2011
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  Tiffany

  The houseboat is in a great location, it's charming but here are the caveats, for the price I would have preferred a real bed, this one has an air mattress that was very uncomfortable. There were spiders everywhere, the floors were not very clean, the fridge was dirty and the counter tops were not very clean either. The furniture upstairs was patio furniture, so a bit uncomfortable. The view and the ambiance are amazing though!

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  Sarah

  Ein perfekter Ort, um Seattle zu geniessen und kennenzulernen. Im Hausboot von Cynthia findet sich alles, was es für den Aufenthalt braucht. Das Bett ist eines dieser aufblasbaren, das sollte man wissen, wenn man einen empfindlichen Rücken hat. Die Matratze war aber sehr bequem. Wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben und auch wenn Cynthia nicht beim Hausboot war, so war sie für uns per E-mail immer erreichbar (Telefon wäre auch gegangen). Von der Küche aus sieht man übrigens auf die Space Needle. Das Hausboot ist toll eingerichtet. Wir waren begeistert von den 3 Nächten auf dem Hausboot, auch wenn es manchmal leicht schaukelt und Spinnen dort auch zu Hause sind.

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  Karen

  If you want an authentic Seattle experience, what better way to get it than to stay in a houseboat? And, this room in this particular houseboat was just delightful. The room was no larger than your average hotel room, but you could see water out your window. The owner has a book about the houseboating experience and that helps put your own visit into a broader perspective. Breakfast is simple and organic. The owner doesn't hover; in fact, she very definitely has her own life. But, she's around enough that you'll get acquainted with a very interesting woman. The bed is an air mattress on the floor (very good for the back) and there are stairs up to the kitchen/living room. This might be a challenge for anyone who is not in good physical condition. However, you can write the owner and she will tell you whether she would recommend that you stay with her or not. And, the neighborhood has some lovely small homes with gorgeous flowers.

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  Brittany

  Cynthia is a lovely host- gave us great tips on restaurants, kayaking, etc. We would stay at the houseboat again!

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  Deva

  Cynthia's place is in a wonderful community and it's a unique location on the shores of Lake Union. I enjoyed exploring the Eastlake neighborhood from her place. There is also easy access to downtown via bus and a short, but vigorous walk to Capitol Hill. It was particularly great to experience the house boat in a couple of storms! There is no wireless internet at her place, so be sure to plan that into your schedule. There are a couple of cafes/restaurants nearby that have free wireless.

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