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Birch Bay is a short drive north from Seattle on I - 5 and minutes south of the Canadian border near Vancouver B.C. We're at the corner of the US and Canada and within a very short distance of Bellingham, Washington.
If you want some of the best and easiest beach access in Birch Bay, try Lora's Cottage. You'll find several miles of unobstructed beach to walk or bike. When the tide is out there are miles of tide flats on which to make sand castles or clam. And one of the features which sets this cottage apart is a delightful gated, wooden foot bridge that leads to a privately owned spit where you can find your own driftwood log to sit on and gaze at sunsets, sometimes peaceful in pastel blue and yellow and sometimes in vivid color splashed across the sky.
Lora's Cottage is one of those Birch Bay cottages which inspire passers by to say, "That cottage is sooo cute! as they stroll past the white picket fence. Modern comforts & new furnishings simply make Lora's mellow age all the more delightful! Old fashioned wood windows let partial views of the Bay & sunshine in, while wood floors throughout & a tiled wood stove give warmth & a great atmosphere for summer vacation or a romantic getaway. (wood provided in winter, electric heat throughout)
One bedroom has a very comfy queen memory mattress bed plus our second cable TV, an LCD flat screen. The second has a full bed. A queen sofa sleeper in the living room sleeps two more. Lora's is a perfect little cottage for two, comfortable for four and sleeps 6 in a pinch.
A short walk south along the Bay brings you to shops and Bay Cafe, an old fashioned Coffee House, a fun place to do your socializing & get your own soft ice cream. Across the street is Birch Bay's "C" shop--known all over the county for its European trained chocolatier's - watch as they craft. You'll find pastries, breads, pizza and lunch there as well. A short walk north on Birch Bay Drive takes you to Shores, Tradewinds Cafe, and CJ's Restaurants, more restaurants & golf. Or how about just relaxing on your own old-fashioned covered sitting porch at the cottage with lemonade or iced tea? Or grind your own coffee beens for that perfect cup. We have added a new Weber grill, beautifully clad in green enamel and there's a large yard, too, for picnics & play. We've also added free Broadband Internet, so bring your laptop if you like.
Your off season stay (Oct - April) comes with half a dozen free cinnamon rolls. They're baked fresh by a prize winning local baker & delivered to the cottage. We're hearing lots of raves about these!
A new, detatched bedroom is available. This has a loft bed, full & twin on top and a sofabed. Great for extra guests and teenagers.
We are members of Birch Bay Chamber, Bellingham Whatcom Tourism and Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association.
Note: We also own Seashell Cottage, another vintage cottage, just across the narrow lane, listed also on this site. Rent both cottages for larger gatherings, sleep 17 comfortably |
