Kite flying on the sandbars at our beach - really low tide that day!
Location: Point Roberts, Washington State, USA (40 Minutes to Vancouver BC - 120 Minutes to Seattle)
Accommodations: Cabin, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-9)
Remember when you were a kid and you could go outside and play all day? You just had to listen for your parents yelling your name at dinner time to alert you it was time to return home?
Now, kids are overscheduled and strictly supervised. So are adults!
But think about this: riding your bike all day with buddies, picking blackberries, making forts on the beach, skimboarding, lying in the grass watching the clouds overhead... roasting marshmallows around an open fire pit, trying to count the millions of stars in the night sky.
Our cabin is in the "South Beach" area of the Point. We are not on the beach, but do enjoy beach rights and our own access road. You could walk there in less than 10 minutes. I have found, with kids, their stuff, etc....can be easier to drive, or bring a big wagon. Our beach has great tides...we have been lucky in that the low tides sometimes coincide with the mid to late afternoon prime time beach time. Lots of sandbars to sit on, play on, swim from.
The water is "refreshing"! Depending on the tides it can be 80 degrees! At high tide, there is still lots of beach to walk along...bring your dog! Great kite flying, beachcombing and skimboarding as well.
Point Roberts is accessed by crossing north into British Columbia, Canada and then driving around the bay to the border crossing at the Point. Best look at a map to get your bearings. We are easy to find.
Day trips into Vancouver are certainly doable....40 minutes into the city by car. Tons to do there. (February of 2010 we are hosting the Winter Olympics- and yes, people are booking now)
We have three bedrooms: largest has a queen, smaller one has a double and "kids room" has 2 bunk beds. Each bedroom has a chest of drawers to use. Also we have an IKEA fold out double in the living area, and an IKEA fold out single in the TV "nook".
If you want a quiet, simple easy holiday, this is your place. There isn't much in the way of entertainment...you make your own. Try your hand at championship golf at Point Roberts Golf Club! Or ride your bike on a Point "tour". Or soak up the rays on a sandbar. Or dive into that novel....
Our cabin is officially a house...it's larger than a typical beach cabin.It is situated in a very natural setting: no manicured lawns with designer landscaping here! Just lots of big trees, ferns, laurel bushes, grass and delicious blackberry bushes. This is a family cabin that we have decided to rent. It is not a "rental property" furnished by a decorator with art and breakables. We are family friendly! It is a work in progress. Each year it gets better and better.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): We have a small tv that we use to watch movies. No cable here! This tv is just for dvd viewing!
- DVD
- Video Library: It's small, but growing!
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: We also have a dishwasher and a microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New bbq as of July /07.
- Deck/Patio: Updated and refurbished July 2006.
- View/Location
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Large grassed, fenced yard. Trampoline. Monkey bars/swing set + slide. Great for kids and pets. Blackberries in August! 2 min drive to beach, 5-7 min walk. Bring your bikes! Outdoor fire pit, lots of parking, very private at end of dead end gravel road. Wildlife: eagles, deer, raccoons, whales (in season). Our cabin is insulated and can be used year round. Approx 1200 sq ft. We are on septic, so water conservation is encouraged. Let your kids run free on the sand bars on the awesome beach. Fly kites, skimboard, beachcomb, suntan. Limited number of restaurants at the Point, but they are all yummy.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Fully fenced yard with two gates. Please clean up after your pet. No cats please, we are allergic.
- Kid Friendly: Lots of room to run. Monkey bars set with swings and slide. Trampoline. Dead end, very quiet road.We do however have blackberry bushes around, so be aware. (they have prickles)
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed: NO SMOKING - NOT EVEN OUTSIDE. Too many people don't pick up after themselves!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 1-June 30/09: $110 per night (3 nite min, 5 guests max)
July 1 - Sept.15/09: $125 per night (1 wk min, 5 guests max)
50% deposit req'd to book dates. Due one month prior to rental.
Extra guests: kids: $25/stay, adults (12 + yrs) $50 per stay.
Balance of payment due one week prior to rental dates.
Cleaning fee: $50 per stay. 6-9 guests: $100 per stay.
Canadian guests: rental fee in CA funds accepted with pre-negotiated exchange at
time of booking. Better deals for monthly rentals. Summer 09 booking now!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Kite flying on the sandbars at our beach - really low tide that day! - Point Roberts, Washington Vacation Rentals
- Main living area, showing outside deck - updated photo to come soon! - Point Roberts, Washington Vacation Rentals
- Kitchen area with breakfast bar (new paint, counters, floors, appliances) - Point Roberts, Washington Vacation Rentals
- View of the front of the cabin..kitchen window. Gate to yard at right
- Storm watching at our beach in November
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