Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lovely Lopez

Guest: Paul29 (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/15/11

We actually stayed in Wildwood Cottage, which is on the same property as SeaSpray. Wildwood was terrific. There was a real vibe of coziness, and everything was clean and well-appointed. The library was unusually well-stocked, and I spent the better part of one day slowly flipping through their book on Gaugin. Lots of books on art, cooking, and gardening, along with well-selected fiction; a person could hibernate here for the entire winter. Kitchen and cooking equipment were just great as well, and we ended up cooking almost all our meals in because we couldn't tear ourselves away from this fantastic little nook of Lopez Island. Views of the water were excellent, and soothing. We saw lots of otters (who even hopped onto the beach for a quick respite) and plenty of eagles and cormorants. Comfy bed, comfy chairs and couches; everything has a nice, lived-in feel (and I completely mean that in a good way; this is far from a cold, sterile, antiseptic vacation rental). Beautiful grounds and gardens; great location. Terrific overall. We hope to return soon.

Owner response:Thank you for this wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage, it's vibe, amenities and the incredible piece of earth that it sits upon. We feel so lucky to take care of this special place and love to share it with our guests. Please return again soon, and as often as you can! Our very best to you, Michelle & Lanie...Your Cottage Keepers

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful location, fun cottage, wonderful cottage keepers!

Guest: Moe (Seattle, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/07/11

My family and I enjoyed SeaSpray cottage for 4 nights in August and Michelle and Lani were so accommodating and welcoming. We felt very special. The cottage was well equipped for some fun cooking and the location was beautiful and functional for lawn games and just laying out in the sun. A fun place to get away from it all and experience the Lopez Island life.

Owner response:We really enjoy seeing our guests relaxing and playing at the edge of the Salish Sea. Sharing this incredible place with families, like yours, was truly a treat for us as well.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Peaceful Paradise

Guest: Stephen (Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

The stay at Seapray was remarkable in its tranquility and invigoration. Naturally, the scenic views are spectacular and are matched by the quiet walks on the beach, sounds of the waves at night and the enveloping gentle rhythm of the location. Another plus was being able to run on the near deserted country roads and breath deeply the fresh air or walk to Shark's Reef and be entertained by the herons, eagles and sea lions. Then again watching deer, harbor seals and otters from the deck is eqally as enjoyable. I must say the property is spotlessly clean, extraordinarily well-maintained and very comfortable. One note about the property owners; they are welcoming, charming, gracious and let you enjoy yourselves without interuption. Will we return? As soon as the calendar permits!

Owner response:We also enjoy the quiet rythms and nature's gifts bestowed on this special spot on Davis Bay. We are so glad to share it with our guests! Just after your stay, we were on the beach watching the sun set after one of the first, warm summer days, and we saw in a group of creatures swim across the bay heading straight for us. At first sighting we thought they were ducks, but they swam in an unusual way...and had tails that would appear every so often. To our amazement, they were 11 river otters; young and old, that deftly came out of the water and dissapeared into the ravine to our east, without so much as a sound. It was a great sighting! We are so glad that you appreciated the quaint charm of the cottage, the pristine surroundings and enjoyed your stay at SeaSpray. Please do return as quickly as your calendar allows. Our thanks, Michelle and Lanie

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Valerie, Shari & Kristin
Date of Stay: 04/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

Lanie & Michelle, Thank you so much for your over the top hospitality and for sharing this heavenly location. We all wish we scheduled more time to be here and hopefully will visit again soon! Thanx sooohhh much!! Will look forward to a future lengthier stay - very soothing! Your rhubarb crisp rocks! Valerie, Shari & Kristin

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a Bit of Heaven

Guest: Mary and Ardyth (Seattle Washington area)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/11/11

What a rare treat... a fabulous location, beautiful accomodations, and a world apart from Seattle yet only a couple of hours away. We felt like we were transported to another time and dimension! The beach is wonderful... private, interesting and excting all rolled into one. We could have spent many more hours experiencing and exploring. Our time was just too short and we will go back soon! Mary and Ardyth

Owner response:Dear Mary and Ardyth, It was also a rare treat for us to have such appreciative and wonderful guests. Thank you for infusing the cottage with your warm and lovely energy. We really thrive on seeing our guests awed and inspired by the beach, the views and the peace of this place. We love to share it. Please do return soon and often to the cottages. Our thanks, Michelle and Lanie

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Fabulous Respite From the Real World

Guest: Deb & Gary (Nevada)
Date of Stay: 02/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/11/11

The weather report predicted wind, rain and snow....surprise, surprise, we had beautiful sunny weather in February. It was glorious and of course we are taking credit for it and claiming we brought it from Nevada. We loved our cottage, Lopez, the beach...it was all so fabulous. You have created a very special respite from the real world. Everything we could have wished for was in the cottage. it is all very representative of the love and care you have put into your property. Thank you for recommending The Bay restaurant. Our dinner was fabulous and they took great care with one of our "gluten free" diners. We also had a couple of fun and lovely visits with Robert at the local coffee shop. By the way, he makes an incredible cappuccino. We will definitely be back and will tell our friends about this incredible find.

Owner response:Dear Deb & Gary, It was wonderful to meet both of you and have you stay at the cottages. You were marvelous guests and it gave us such great pleasure to see you enjoying yourselves; walking the beach, sitting around the fire ring with a mug of morning coffee, exploring the island, it's treasured spots and meeting our island personalities! Please visit again soon. The beach will be waiting for you. Our best, Michelle and Lanie

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Madeleline
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

SeaSpray Cottage was a wonderful, peaceful and inspiring getaway, offering one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever had the pleasure to be enchanted by. I could have stayed on the beach there forever! The island is also great to explore and if you are in to local, organic foods, they are abundant at some of the area farms and it is so much fun to bring it home to a cozy cottage with a marvelous view to cook! I could barely tear myself away from the windows while inside during the day. I enjoyed the warmth and beauty at night of the fire burning stove and comfy bed. Thank you for a fantastic, timeless time in nature.

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Guest: Caroline & Eric
Date of Stay: 11/26/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

Thank you again for abother wonderful stay at SeaSpray! We arrived the day after Thanksgiving and are once again so grateful for your hospitality and for sharing this special place with us. THe view, beach, cozy fire and Lincoln Logs were all a big hit! Can't wait to return!

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Guest: Katie & Neil
Date of Stay: 08/08/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

This was our second stay here at SeaSpray and both have been so lovely! We've loved getting to know the island in both the winter and summer. SeaSpray is such a perfect home away from home for our little family. Abby & Jack both had a wonderful time playing all day at the beach and we all love falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach. We'll always remember our time here with lots of smiles and laughter, it's been amazing!

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Guest: Caroline & Eric
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage with us! This is our first vacation we've taken as a new family of 4, following the birth of our second son, Russell, in May. We couldn't imagine a more restful place to spend six days together. Rain & shine brought us to the beach to play with our two year old, Charlie. He loves every stick and rock out there! We also enjoyed exploring Lopez Island, especially Horse Drawn Farm, the Iceberg Point hike, the bucloic country roads and scenery.

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Guest: Marlies & Ritch
Date of Stay: 05/22/09 Review Submitted: 02/08/11

Our stay at SeaSpray Cottage was peaceful and relaxing. Wonderful views, comfortable beds, plush towels and a cozy fireplace made for a relaxing weekend. And when we wanted to get out and about there is so much to do...dinner at the Bay Cafe, walks on the beach, hiking to Icicle Point, shopping at 'Take it or Leave it', and our favorite 'foraging' for food at Horse Drawn Farms honor store to create the perfect dinner! This is definately the perfect getaway!

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