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Rancho Relaxo - Cottage by the Bay!

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Welcome to Rancho Relaxo!

Welcome to Rancho Relaxo! Fully fenced private patio. Enjoy the gas fireplace, watch a movie take a nap or read a book! Clean open kitchen with new appliances! One of the cozy bedrooms. Another cozy bedroom. Bathroom Enjoy sunsets at the bay... just a 2 minute walk! Another amazing sunset....

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Last updated: 05/22/2013
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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Thank you for taking a look at what Rancho Relaxo and Birch Bay have to offer! Rancho Relaxo is located a block and a half from the beach, one block from the 'C Shop' (a great place to grab an ice cream cone or handmade chocolates), a block from a great yarn store and less than a mile from Birch Bay State Park! Rancho Relaxo was built in 2005, and is a clean, bright and relaxing place. It has an open feel with a fully fenced private back patio. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the sun on the patio with a cold beverage or a cup of coffee in the morning! Rancho Relaxo is a 2 bedroom cottage, with a new queen sized bed in each room. It is a perfect place to relax in between the endless activities offered in the beach community of Birch Bay.

Keywords: cottage, cabin, beach house

Property Type

      • Cottage

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Wheelchair Accessible:

                The house is single-story, with one step up/down from the patio to the house. ...morecollapse

              • Non Smoking Only
              • Pets Not Allowed
              • Children Welcome

              Bedrooms

              • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
              • Bedroom 1
              • Bedroom 2
              • Queen size Beds (1) New mattresses!

              Bathrooms

              • 1.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Microwave
              • Ice Maker
              • Refrigerator
              • Dishwasher
              • Kitchen

              Amenities

              • Linens Provided
              • Parking Off Street
              • Gas Fireplace
              • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
              • Washing Machine
              • Clothes Dryer

              Other Amenities

                  • Details:

                    Fire pit on patio, Coffee makers (drip and French press), Kettle, 42' flat screen tv with blue-ray dvd player....morecollapse

                  Entertainment

                  • DVD Player
                  • CD Player
                  • Satellite / Cable

                  Communications

                      • Wireless Internet

                      Outdoor Features

                      • Outdoor Grill
                      • Deck / Patio

                      Activities

                      • Restaurants
                      • Cycling
                      • Golf
                      • Kayaking
                      • Swimming
                      • Mountain Biking
                      • Groceries
                      • Miniature Golf
                      • Walking
                      • Bird Watching
                      • Beachcombing
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Boating
                      • Shopping
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Water Parks
                      • Health/Beauty Spa
                      • Theme Parks
                      • Fishing
                      • Hiking

                      Other Activities

                          • Details:

                            Waterslides, Go-Karts, Clam Digging and Crabbing (in season), Beach Combing, Bird Watching...morecollapse

                           

                          Reviews

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                          • Ms

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                            • Guest Anonymous
                            • Date of stay 05/17/13
                            • Review Submitted 05/23/13
                            Excellent place to rewind. The owner is a wonderful person to deal with. She is available 24/7 and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable. We will be returning

                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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                          • Perfect Get-Away

                            Perfect Get-Away

                            • Guest Anonymous
                            • Date of stay 04/05/13
                            • Review Submitted 04/11/13
                            We chose Rancho Relaxo for our special Sister Weekend Get-Away and had the most relaxing and fun weekend imaginable! The owner was so wonderful to work with, and Rancho Relaxo far exceeded our expectations! Everything was so clean and comfortable - a perfect setting for us to have some relaxing quiet time away from our normal, busy lives. We will most certainly be back again for more special weekends in the future!

                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                          • Amazing Birch Bay Home

                            Amazing Birch Bay Home

                            • Guest ckmcd
                            • Date of stay 03/08/13
                            • Review Submitted 03/12/13
                            Everything about this vacation rental was perfect. The pictures do not do the home justice! I found myself never wanting to leave Rancho Relaxo. The home is a good size with a nice bright open floor plan, a beautiful kitchen and vaulted ceilings. It is fully stocked with everything you need for your stay. It also has a nice fenced in back yard with a small barbecue that would be perfect for the summer! It is centrally located within Birch Bay in a residential neighborhood- not on the more busy main drag. It is also only a short walk to public beach access. Myrna was wonderful to work with. She truly puts a lot of time into Rancho Relaxo (unlike other vacation rentals we have stayed at) and it is apparent! We will definitely be going back!

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

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                          • Lovely cottage, peaceful location, wonderful owner!

                            Lovely cottage, peaceful location, wonderful owner!

                            • Guest Shannon W.
                            • Date of stay 02/01/13
                            • Review Submitted 02/06/13
                            We had such a nice visit to Birch Bay. The cottage was completely adorable and comfortable. We enjoyed the peaceful sea-inspired colors throughout, the coastal decor and the cozy fireplace. The house had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked down to scissors, plastic baggies, & matches. The games puzzle and magazines were a bonus. The backyard was fully fenced so our little one could play outside. Not to mention the fire pit and bbq! Check in & out was a breeze and the owner made everything so easy! Thank you for the lovely, lovely visit and the delicious bottle of wine. We will be back to see what Birch Bay has to offer in the summertime.

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

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                          • Lovely cottage, peaceful location, wonderful owner!

                            Lovely cottage, peaceful location, wonderful owner!

                            • Guest Shannon W.
                            • Date of stay 02/01/13
                            • Review Submitted 02/06/13
                            We had such a nice visit to Birch Bay. The cottage was completely adorable and comfortable. We enjoyed the peaceful sea-inspired colors throughout, the coastal decor and the cozy fireplace. The house had everything we needed. The kitchen is fully stocked down to scissors, plastic baggies, & matches. The games puzzle and magazines were a bonus. The backyard was fully fenced so our little one could play outside. Not to mention the fire pit and bbq! Check in & out was a breeze and the owner made everything so easy! Thank you for the lovely, lovely visit and the delicious bottle of wine. We will be back to see what Birch Bay has to offer in the summertime.

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

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                          • A PERFECT weekend away!

                            A PERFECT weekend away!

                            • Guest Leslie_louise
                            • Date of stay 10/12/12
                            • Review Submitted 11/14/12
                            My fiancé surprised me with a weekend away for our anniversary at Rancho Relaxo and we will, without a doubt, be coming back. Everything was exactly as pictures and described, cute, clean, bright, and open. I also appreciated all the flyers that were left for us to read. They were full of ideas of things to do and see and the bottle of red wine that Myrna left us was perfect. We spent the first night sipping and planning our weekend. We played a game or two of Janga and enjoyed exploring all that Birch Bay had to offer. I’m counting the days until we return to Rancho Relaxo!

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

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                          • Rancho Relaxo

                            Rancho Relaxo

                            • Guest Glory
                            • Date of stay 10/21/12
                            • Review Submitted 10/29/12
                            Rancho Relaxo was exactly the place we needed to be. It was as advertised!!! (clean and as reflected in photos) We liked having WIFI. Great beach to take a nice walk on.

                            Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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                          • Nice place

                            Nice place

                            • Guest mis
                            • Date of stay 10/05/12
                            • Review Submitted 10/10/12
                            Great experience and really 1 block to the Ocean. Thank You!

                            Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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                          • Rancho Relaxo - the perfect weekend getaway

                            Rancho Relaxo - the perfect weekend getaway

                            • Guest Lanie
                            • Date of stay 09/28/12
                            • Review Submitted 10/06/12
                            Myself and 3 girlfriends celebrated 20 yrs of friendship with a weekend away in Birch Bay. We are so happy we chose Rancho Relaxo. Super clean and new, it was a very comfortable stay. It was really hard to get out of the super relaxing armchair! We enjoyed our breakfasts at the Bay Cafe (yummy breakfast burritos and "bay"wiches) and got a few deals at the Thrift store around the corner. Unfortunately the C Shop was pretty much closed for the season, so we'll have to check it out next time. Myrna was super helpful and gave us lots of suggestions on things we could do in the area. Definitely wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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                          • Great Cottage!

                            Great Cottage!

                            • Guest Maggie
                            • Date of stay 09/21/12
                            • Review Submitted 09/28/12
                            Wonderful, relaxing place to stay! Beautifully appointed cottage, perfect for our weekend getaway!

                            Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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                          May 25 - Sep 3     $850/week  or $150/night (3 night minimum)
                          Sep 4 - May 24    $700/week or $125/night (2 night minimum)
                          Please inquire about rates for longer term rentals!
                          Cleaning fee of $50 on all stays
                          Payment by cash, check or Paypal
                          $200 damage deposit required at time of reservation
                          Balance due 1 week prior to arrival
                          All sales taxes included
                          

                          Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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                          Last updated: 05/22/2013
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                          Owner info

                          Year Purchased: 2008

                          About the owner: I love Birch Bay! I attended Western Washington University (in Bellingham, WA) and after graduating, have had an eclectic life of adventure, ranging from owning my own kettle corn stand to doing 3 years of work with the US Antarctic Program, living in Antarctica. After several years of travel and contract work, I was ready to be back in Washington and discovered the great little beach community of Birch Bay. I love spending winter days snowboarding at Mt. Baker, and summer days on my motorcycle and enjoying time with my family and friends.

                          Why the Owner Chose Birch Bay:
                          When I began the process of finding a place to call home, I discovered Birch Bay. It is close to where I work, close to friends and family in the States and Canada, and close to all of the activities I enjoy doing. I feel truly fortunate to have purchased Rancho Relaxo. I have met many wonderful people in the Birch Bay community, some full-time residents and some folks who enjoy Birch Bay as their place of vacation.

                          The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                          Rancho Relaxo is a 2 minute walk from the beach. Enjoy a day a the beach or an evening picnic while watching the sunset or spend your evenings barbequing on the back patio!


                          Contact us

                          • Primary: 253-961-7615

                           

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                          • Welcome to Rancho Relaxo!

                            Welcome to Rancho Relaxo!

                          • Enjoy the gas fireplace, watch a movie take a nap or read a book!

                            Enjoy the gas fireplace, watch a movie take a nap or read a book!

                          • Another cozy bedroom.

                            Another cozy bedroom.

                          • Another amazing sunset....

                            Another amazing sunset....

                          • Fully fenced private patio.

                            Fully fenced private patio.

                          • Clean open kitchen with new appliances!

                            Clean open kitchen with new appliances!

                          • One of the cozy bedrooms.

                            One of the cozy bedrooms.

                          • Bathroom

                            Bathroom

                          • Enjoy sunsets at the bay... just a 2 minute walk!

                            Enjoy sunsets at the bay... just a 2 minute walk!

                          Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #361346

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                          2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                          Sleeps 4


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