Location: Lummi Island, San Juan Islands, Washington State, USA (20 minutes from Bellingham; 2 hours from Seattle, WA) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This waterfront home on Hales Passage looks at majestic Mt. Baker and at night the beautiful lights of Bellingham Bay. Views are spectacular. As you walk into this home on the beach with hand-split cedar shakes, you see water everywhere. Bedrooms are furnished with American and English antique furnishings. There is ceramic tile throughout the main floor. A Jøtul stove provides a special warmth on cold nights.
This private home on the beach is tucked against a hillside with easy access to boating, swimming, and beach combing. It is walking distance from the ferry landing--about 1 mile by beach and 1-1/2 miles by road. A regular sight are the seagulls, herons, kingfishers, eagles, seals, sea otter, and deer. At low tide, you have access to an inviting sandy tide flat with clams and crab, tide pools and beach-rock inhabitants. It is a haven to relax; a great place for families.
A short 10-minute ferry ride takes you to rural Lummi Island--a small wooded Island. Lummi has a population of about 850 which probably doubles or triples in the summer months. Day trips can be made to Vancouver BC, Seattle or Mt Baker. You are 20 minutes from shopping in Bellingham, Lynden, and the Canadian border.
There are ten miles of roads for bikers--mostly following the beaches of the Island. For the beach comber there are many treasures--agates, shells, beach glass. It is a great place to relax and read as well--and to just enjoy the views.
Saturdays feature a Saturday market from June through August. You can purchase fresh produce, pastries, and local artists show their wares. There are two restaurants and a coffee shop on the Island as well as a general grocery store. Two churches on the Island hold services Sunday mornings--Island Chapel meets at the Lummi Island Grange Hall across the street from the post office and about a block north of the ferry dock.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Bring your own beach towels.
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Bunk Bed: in the loft
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Pebble beach; on minus tides there is an extensive sandy tide flat
- Mountain View: Mount Baker
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Soaking tub for 2 adjacent to the master bedroom suite.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 years of age or older to rent this property.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June 19 - Aug: $230/night (7 night minimum) $1680/week .. $275/nt (3 nt minimum)
Sept - May: $130/night (7 night minimum) $910/week .. $175/nt (2 nt minimum)
Refunds are available only if home can be rented during your booked time period.
Cleaning fee and Washington State sales tax apply.
Winter rates begin Sept 8 and end May 20 (excluding holidays)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Sunrise--Private Beach Home on Hales Passage
Year Purchased: 1969
Why the Owner Chose Lummi Island
My grandmother bought the property in 1945 and then she and my grandfather built Sunrise. The cedar shakes are hand split from cedar they found on the beach. It has been a family retreat for many years and I am the third generation to own the property.
Our children and now our grandson plays on the beach at Sunrise. It is safely away from the road (about 250 feet).
Mel and I bought the property from my parents and aunts and uncles in about 1969. We spent every summer and many weekends at Sunrise throughout the years. Our kids love it and our grandson now plays on the beach when he comes.
We started renting Sunrise in 2007 after we built a new home on the Island. We will never sell this wonderful retreat, but can share it with others as well as family.
This is a special family place and we have been pleased to share it.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Sunrise is on the beach away from the road. I've always thought of it as isolated. I love beach combing and walk the beach north to the ferry dock and south to Sunrise Cove whenever possible. Agates, shells, and sea glass our my special finds.
On minus tides there are crab on the tide flat. Walking with my grandson on the tide flat is a treat as I watch him jump on the horse clam holes and pick up starfish.
The views are spectacular with Mt. Baker in front--sunsets are beautiful as they reflect on Mt. Baker. At night the lights of Bellingham twinkle--beautiful! During the day boats constantly go by heading out on their adventures.
We have always been boaters and have enjoyed the ease of getting out on the water. Some of our guests have brought canoes and kayaks. Some have brought smaller outboard boats.
Dining Thurs-Sunday. Bar opens 6 pm dining at 7 pm. Tap Root Cafe (in basement) open 7/days week, 11-7 pm. Spot Prawns on the deck on Sunday, 4-8 pm.
Floral arrangements for all occasions delivered on Lummi Island. Call 360.758.4277 or see www.brujabotanicals.com
Owner's Map of Lummi Island
My husband and I retired to our property on Lummi Island. We lived in Sunrise for two years and then moved to a new home built on the Island. We love the Island and its rural quality.
Property Photos
- Sunrise @ Lummi Island - San Juan Islands, Vacation Rental
- Entry - San Juan Islands, Vacation Rental
- Yard area next to beach - San Juan Islands, Vacation Rental
- Great room--fantastic view and steps from the deck and front yard
- Great room
- Master bedroom with private deck and fantastic views
- Master bedroom
- Soaking tub big enough for two--what a view!
- Second bedroom has a queen bed with view of the hillside--lots of green
- Kitchen
- Deck with spectacular view looking north
- Deck with view looking south
- Finding crab on the extensive tideflat on a minus tide
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Positive Rating
By Scott Dorr and Family (Happy Valley, OR) What can I say? The setting is magnificent with seascapes, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. Sunrise Cottage has everything you need for a vacation home, but most impressive are the windows that provide unsurpassed vistas to the North, East and South around the clock. If you like to relax or read, comb the beaches, explore Lummi Island, Watch for eagles and herons, walk the flats at minus low tides, search for crabs, roast marsh mellows, or just interact with family and friends, then this vacation spot is where you need to be! You and your kids will love it!! The owners, Mel and Louise, are very friendly and accommodating. It is evident they care about you and desire that you have a memorable vacation experience. Be sure to bring a camera.
Positive Rating
This is the nicest rental property I've ever had. The house looks new, beautiful wooden walls, heated tile floors, luxurious bedding. The furnishings are very nice; not hand-me-downs, but purchased for the house including some great antiques. The kitchen is stocked with necessary items; sugar, salt, etc., and any utensil or pot you could need. The views are fantastic - water, mountains, eagles, birds galore. The Island is laid back. The garden is spectacular; I'm so jealous of the gorgeous flowers beds!! And to top it off, the owners are wonderful. I almost hate to write such a great review, I don't want this place to be booked forever, because we plan on going back as soon as we can. Thank you Louise and Mel, for providing such a lovely house for others to use. Michele--Morrow, OH
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Tom & Tammy , Deming Washington
Homeowner Response:
Thank you! We are pleased to read your comments.
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Carlanna , Kent, WA
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This is the second year we have made our special family beach retreat available to rent. We have had guests from all over the United States. Our children enjoyed swimming, water skiing, biking, and beach combing as they grew. My favorite biking is the 7-mile loop on the north end of the Island which follows the water with beautiful views. This is a place of wonderful family memories through four generations. We are pleased to share our family retreat with you.