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The Mt Baker Birdhouse--Come Nest with Us! Hottub, Woodstove!

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Let it snow!

Let it snow! The wood stove and tv compliment each other so well! Cozy nest/bedroom.....the robins sing each morning....otherwise it is very quiet The backyard view out the window is quite pastoral and easy on the eyes. the wildflowers go crazy around here.  visit when spring strikes; and partake. the birdhouse is user-friendly.  transparency prevails here, if not nation-wide. you can prance naked about the deck all day....no-one will see! two bunks, fold-out bed in the black couch; the kids will love it! huge laundry room!  Bring all your gear, leave it in here. the soapstone sided wood stove will radiate the heat for hours and hours. Again, simple, well laid out, easy to use. this is why we come here! yes, snow. great shower!  More ferns to stare at, a heated tile floor. stay in here! literally a stones throw from the birdhouse is the duck pond! the leather couch is so comfortable you might not leave the house! Our newest creation: The Jim Jack Shack, www.vrbo.com/461023  just up the hill! you know; for kids! soapstone wood stove.  It really cranks! one of two cute loft bunks

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Last updated: 05/23/2013
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  • Minimum stay:2 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

WELCOME TO THE MT BAKER BIRDHOUSE! --check out the rest, then come back to the nest. The Birdhouse has everything that you need, and then some. Private, set deep in the cedars and ferns, yet close to a pretty park and pond, the Birdhouse is ideally situated. Complete, with a Hot-tub, wi-fi, wood-stove and new appliances, the Birdhouse is optimally appointed.

Winter or summer, you really can't go wrong with the Mt Baker Birdhouse. It is close to hiking trails, the Nooksack river, the cute town of Glacier and the Snowline community park which boasts a childs fishing pond, jungle gym, swings and slide, and seasonally has tennis courts and a full size pool with lounging capabilities.

The house is a large one bedroom with a full bath. The bedroom is located on the second floor, where it opens up to the loft area with two twin beds tucked into the nooks. The bathroom is quite nice with heated tile floors and marble surrounding the the luxurious, retro tub.

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Property Type

      • Cabin

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Pets Considered:

            we love pets. We own two dogs, Shaggy and Luna, and they are the best in the world. That said, we know the mess they make/are capable of. So, we have instituted a two dog limit (no cats, sorry), and they are to be charged 10.00/night per dog. We feel this is a break-even charge for us, because of wear and tear and labor required to bring the Birdhouse back to it's pre-dog state! The Birdhouse has a doggie-door and a no-pets-on-furniture policy. The park next door is an off-leash area, even if it is not labeled as such. There are also hiking trails in the neighborhood--which are definitely off-leash areas....morecollapse

          • Smoking Allowed:

            Smoke all you want, away from the house. Please pick up your cigarette butts....morecollapse

          • Children Welcome

          Bedrooms

          • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
          • Bedroom 1
          • Loft
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (1) Queen bed is upstairs in the bedroom. The bed is new as of July, 2011., Twin or Single Beds (2) two nice loft nooks, plenty of room for big or small., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) In another loft nook lies this full-sized pull-out couch, with linens....morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            New, new, and new. A nice, simple, new kitchen awaits you, well appointed with toaster, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and bean grinder. There is dish soap, sponge and hand soap, dishwasher soap too. ...morecollapse

          • Refrigerator
          • Cooking Utensils
          • Dishwasher
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Wood Stove:

            Good, dry wood free(!) for burning. Beautiful, soapstone sided wood-burning stove with glass door for optimal viewing and ambience!...morecollapse

          • Parking Off Street:

            off-street parking for at least four vehicles...morecollapse

          • Linens Provided

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                The Birdhouse is the best. There is a leather couch, a privacy fence surrounding the deck/hottub area, all the kitchen appliances are new, the whole house has been re-modeled, up-cycled and down-sized. It has an eclectic, contemporary cabin feel to it, one that would be hard to duplicate! Located in the gated community of Snowline, The Birdhouse is close to the park and amenities, including but not limited to: Tennis, pool, jungle gym/playground, kid's fishing pond, big grassy area, picnic area with grills, basketball net, pickle-ball, and hiking trails galore. The house itself has quite a few books lying around it, there are some dvds, and the kitchen is up to any task. There is a french press, coffee grinder, tea-kettle and an assortment of mugs for your pleasure. Within a ten minute walk is an outstanding frisbee-golf course, and there is boating galore on the Nooksack for whitewater enthusiasts....morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Music Library:

                some cds. a new stereo with "line-in" feature. Bring your own cord....morecollapse

              • Video Library:

                random collection of dvds, most of them are worthy of watching....morecollapse

              • Stereo
              • DVD Player
              • Television
              • CD Player

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet:

                satellite internet, it is not the fastest in the world, but it is the only option here in Glacier....morecollapse

              • Telephone:

                There is a landline at the house. Take note that there is NO cell phone service up here!...morecollapse

              Pool & Spa

              • Hot Tub:

                hot tub is on the deck, inside the privacy fence, so yes, I guess you would say it has a "private hot tub". It will seat four, comfortably....morecollapse

              • Communal Pool:

                The usual season for the pool is Memorial day through Labor day weekend. There is a shallow, kids' sized pond too....morecollapse

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                Nice, big, private deck encloses the hottub, we have a cute little patio set too!...morecollapse

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Lakefront:

                    It is more of a pond, and the Birdhouse is actually not quite on it (two doors down) but it is stocked with trout, so bring the fishing gear for the kids!...morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Restaurants
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Hunting
                  • Kayaking
                  • Hiking
                  • Swimming
                  • Skiing
                  • Cross Country Skiing
                  • Snowboarding
                  • Cycling
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Rafting
                  • Tennis
                  • Whitewater Rafting
                  • Mountaineering
                  • Mountain Climbing
                  • Shopping
                  • Horseshoes
                  • Sledding
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Boating
                  • Walking
                  • Bird Watching
                  • Fishing
                  • Snowmobiling

                  Other Activities

                      • Details:

                        There are a million things to do in the Mt Baker area, but there are also a million reasons not to do ANY of them. Sometimes you need to just relax by the fire!...morecollapse

                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Thank you very much for sharing....

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                        Thank you very much for sharing....

                        • Guest Curtis, Taylor and Ursa the Newfie
                        • Date of stay 04/19/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/15/13
                        this beautiful cabin with us! We thoroughly enjoyed all the thoughtful details (efficient woodstove from Vermont, heated floors in the bathroom, pre-heated hot tub outside) and the creative way much of the cabin was pieced together. It's easy to see the love and effort you put into this place and we appreciate you sharing it with us! Thank you again - The Birdhouse is wonderful - we hope to return again soon!

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                      • We had an amazing getaway!

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                        We had an amazing getaway!

                        • Guest Laura and Michael
                        • Date of stay 04/05/13
                        • Review Submitted 05/15/13
                        This house is beautiful and clean! We appreciated it very much and hope to come back soon. Thank you.

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                      • Mt. Baker Splitboard Festival

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                        Mt. Baker Splitboard Festival

                        • Guest Brandon, Brad, Adam and David
                        • Date of stay 03/22/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/07/13
                        Amazing time w/ an amazing crew. It doesn't get much better than this. Sunshine and pow.... Baker backcountry was kind and gave us some of our best lines of the season. The Birdhouse was icing on the cake. Thank you so much!

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                      • What an epic trip

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                        What an epic trip

                        • Guest Andy, Alyson, Kate, Sophie & Oliver
                        • Date of stay 03/25/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/07/13
                        The kids did some awesome skiing, the weather was amazing and your cabin rocks!! We had so much fun.

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                      • A place to relax....

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                        A place to relax....

                        • Guest Roja and Daimi
                        • Date of stay 02/01/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/12/13
                        A place to relax and be free of everyday noise is surely a nest called the Birdhouse. As two love birds, we enjoyed our stay in your cabin immensely. We filled it with love and happiness and we hope it lingers for the next guest at the Birdhouse. Thank you for creating such a happy and peaceful home for your guests. We fully enjoyed every moment and hope to come back very soon!

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                      • Thank you for sharing this wonderful cabin with us

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                        Thank you for sharing this wonderful cabin with us

                        • Guest Greg, Lisa, Candace and Kirk
                        • Date of stay 01/26/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/12/13
                        Perfect location for a trip to Baker and walking distance to a great local pub. We really enjoyed our stay, everything was top notch. Great collection of movies.... Hot tub was perfect after a hard day on the slopes.

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                      • Definitely stay her

                        Definitely stay her

                        • Guest Mike M
                        • Date of stay 02/21/13
                        • Review Submitted 03/04/13
                        It's great. This place makes you feel at home immediately. They've furnished/decorated it very well and I absolutely loved the wood stove, the kitchen, and the hot tub. Fantastic place which we will be returning to.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                      • The birdhouse is a beautiful place...

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                        The birdhouse is a beautiful place...

                        • Guest Richard, Florian, Harriet, Fabian and Topeka(dog)
                        • Date of stay 12/21/12
                        • Review Submitted 12/31/12
                        to spend Christmas. The turkey tastes even better and the chimney fire looks even nicer in these four walls! Thanks for letting us stay here, we truly enjoyed it!

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                      • Thank you for the delightful "Birdhouse"!

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                        Thank you for the delightful "Birdhouse"!

                        • Guest Lisa+Ian, Zander+Claire
                        • Date of stay 12/19/12
                        • Review Submitted 12/31/12
                        We enjoyed every minute - laughter and joy throughout. Merry Christmas, Happy Solstice and cheers to a new calendar year!

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                      • I said to myself....

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                        I said to myself....

                        • Guest Rodd and Jake (dogbeast)
                        • Date of stay 11/30/12
                        • Review Submitted 12/31/12
                        'You must get away before it's too late' Myself said to me 'Yes we must fly this coop to gain some perspective' So the dog beast and I made our way North, where the trees are many and people are few. We settled into a little birdhouse, just the right size. It had all the right ingredients to assist in the task of: Renewing my spirit ~ Quieting my mind from the cares of the world ~regaining focus on what's true and right ~counting my blessings ~ namely my kids and wife. The trails were many, but our time was short. We were drawn to the raging river ~ which reminded me of God - Beautiful and dangerous, awesome and mysterious all at the same time. Safe from a distance - to experience it's power you must draw close. But making our way back to the birdhouse was always the best part. Seeing the warm glow inside ~ we knew we had a safe place.* *Dog beast most likely was thinking about his next meal, and me... a good microbrew. The woodstove rocked! Thanks for sharing

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                      Rental basis: Per property
                      Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
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                      Base Rate
                      2 night min stay
                      $160

                      Additional information about rental rates

                      Although we do not charge a deposit up front, it is understood that any damages that are the fault of the renter will be paid for by the renter. These terms are clarified in our rental agreement.

                      We do allow dogs (only dogs, sorry cat owners) they are charged at a rate of $10/night/dog. We feel that this is an accurate additional fee that ends up in the cleaners' hands for the additional labor

                      We do have a three night rental minimum over holiday weekends (Canadian and US). Please click on "view calendar" below to check for availability, before contacting us.


                      Additional Fees and Taxes:

                      Our nightly rental rate is $160/night. There is a 10.5% Washington State Lodging Tax, which equals $16.80. Thus your grand total, per night, is $176.80. There is a $50 per stay cleaning fee.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

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                      Last updated: 05/23/2013
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: bellingham international airport at 45 Miles
                      • Nearest Train: bellingham amtrak at 50 Miles
                      • Nearest Motorway: mt baker highway at 0.5 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: chair 9 at 0.25 Miles
                      • Nearest Ski: Mt. Baker ski area at 25 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Chair 9 at 0.25 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2005

                      About the owner: My wife and I live in Bellingham, she is a licensed Massage Therapist, beautiful skier and avid outdoor enthusiast. I am an Alaskan commercial fisher, skier, and enjoy the indoors more so than she. The cabin, for us, is a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life (such as Bellingham may be). When we come to Glacier, it is the silence that enthralls us. No traffic, no sirens, no trains, just the wind in the trees, and the gurgle of the creek!

                      Why the Owner Chose Mount Baker:
                      The Birdhouse is so ideally situated. Of course Mt. Baker Ski Area is a huge draw for us, but we also love the summers, chalk full of Blueberries, wild flowers, chantrelle mushrooms, awe-inspiring views, the warm winds on cool days and the cool shade in the trees on hot days!

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
                      For larger parties, or better separation, we also rent THE JIM JACK SHACK www.vrbo.com/461023. Located behind the Mt. Baker Birdhouse and up the hill, The Jim Jack Shack is our newest creation. Totally different, equally as cool.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 360 927 5466 call between 8AM and 7PM

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                      Photos

                      • Let it snow!

                        Let it snow!

                      • Cozy nest/bedroom.....the robins sing each morning....otherwise it is very quiet

                        Cozy nest/bedroom.....the robins sing each morning....otherwise it is very quiet

                      • the wildflowers go crazy around here.  visit when spring strikes; and partake.

                        the wildflowers go crazy around here. visit when spring strikes; and partake.

                      • you can prance naked about the deck all day....no-one will see!

                        you can prance naked about the deck all day....no-one will see!

                      • huge laundry room!  Bring all your gear, leave it in here.

                        huge laundry room! Bring all your gear, leave it in here.

                      • Again, simple, well laid out, easy to use.

                        Again, simple, well laid out, easy to use.

                      • yes, snow.

                        yes, snow.

                      • literally a stones throw from the birdhouse is the duck pond!

                        literally a stones throw from the birdhouse is the duck pond!

                      • Our newest creation: The Jim Jack Shack, www.vrbo.com/461023  just up the hill!

                        Our newest creation: The Jim Jack Shack, www.vrbo.com/461023 just up the hill!

                      • soapstone wood stove.  It really cranks!

                        soapstone wood stove. It really cranks!

                      • The wood stove and tv compliment each other so well!

                        The wood stove and tv compliment each other so well!

                      • The backyard view out the window is quite pastoral and easy on the eyes.

                        The backyard view out the window is quite pastoral and easy on the eyes.

                      • the birdhouse is user-friendly.  transparency prevails here, if not nation-wide.

                        the birdhouse is user-friendly. transparency prevails here, if not nation-wide.

                      • two bunks, fold-out bed in the black couch; the kids will love it!

                        two bunks, fold-out bed in the black couch; the kids will love it!

                      • the soapstone sided wood stove will radiate the heat for hours and hours.

                        the soapstone sided wood stove will radiate the heat for hours and hours.

                      • this is why we come here!

                        this is why we come here!

                      • great shower!  More ferns to stare at, a heated tile floor. stay in here!

                        great shower! More ferns to stare at, a heated tile floor. stay in here!

                      • the leather couch is so comfortable you might not leave the house!

                        the leather couch is so comfortable you might not leave the house!

                      • you know; for kids!

                        you know; for kids!

                      • one of two cute loft bunks

                        one of two cute loft bunks

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #348877

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                      $160 per night (USD)
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                      1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 4


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