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

Vacation home in Friday Harbor with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
The Loring house offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Within walking distance to the ferry landing, this vintage island house features hardwood floors, original built-ins, and four spacious bedrooms that can accommodate up to 14 people.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Friday Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • San Juan Islands Museum of Art - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whale Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • San Juan Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • San Juan Island National Historic Park - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lime Kiln Point State Park - 19 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Friday Harbor, WA (FBS-Friday Harbor Sea Plane Base) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sweet Retreat & Espresso - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salty Fox Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Downriggers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Island Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪San Juan Coffee & Chocolate Co. - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Island Home 2 Blocks From Town. 4 Bdrs, 2 Kitchens, 3 Bath. Can Sleep 14?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Friday Harbor, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of San Juan Islands Museum of Art and Whale Museum. San Juan Historical Society and Museum and PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

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

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had no WiFi access. Host forgot it. Host was over a day answering questions about lock code, if only we had Wi-Fi
9 of us loved all the beaches. Jackson, South Beach..saw a black fox
Two big dogs. Loved beach! Hose off at LORAN
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cullen F.

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

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

Garth W.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great location and pet friendly

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

8/10 Good

James H.

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

Round the County sailing race

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Labor Day 2023

Great location, short to downtown; plenty of room; comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quiet location

Well cared for home with lovely old-fashioned character. Quiet home on large lot without close neighbors. Home is within walking distance to downtown Friday Harbor where you can find shopping, restaurants and a grocery store. Andrea responded to questions promptly :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

REBECCA -DONALD P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Whitney H., Camas, WA

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

Close In and quirky

This is a great place for a large group. We had two families with 3 teens/young adults. So everyone needed their own space to be. The house is a classic quirky old Farmhouse with unique things, (like cool glass nobs to open the cabinets) so you need to bring some extra patience with this one, the floors squeak when you walk and doors stick sometimes, because hey, it's a little older. That's ok with us, as we like the character it brings. Location is fantastic, walkable to town and ferry so you could definitely leave your car on the mainland if you wanted too. Would love to have a little more soft seating in the family room but we had plenty of tables to use for games and puzzles while we were there. Thanks for letting us stay. - Whitney H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

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

Izzat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very big with a lot of bedrooms, well equipped, we had a great time there, everything is super close. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for our stay on the island! We had 3 families there for a wedding. 7 adults and 5 children. Great space for us all to sleep and enjoy. The backyard was especially wonderful for the kids and the croquet set was fun for them to learn a new game. Located close to the shopping and ferry dock, yet no close neighbors. Easy check-in and check/out. I’d definitely stay here again when visiting Friday Harbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

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

Great location

Walking distance to lots of stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jaros E.

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

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

Barb G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

CEDRIC C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tyson B.

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

Beautiful location

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

10/10 Excellent

heidi F.

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

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

8/10 Good

no n.

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

Cute place, great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

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