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Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town

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A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a landscaped garden.
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A two-story house with a covered patio and a garden area with potted plants.
A modern two-story house with a large patio area, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A modern two-story house with a large deck, surrounded by a garden with white flowers and a gravel path.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Birch Bay Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Blaine, WA
  • Place, Birch Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Birch Bay Waterslides
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town

*not entire house. *Set on a private beach property on the Bay with views of the Pacific Ocean, Oceanside Retreat is the perfect place to get-away in Birch Bay. Spend the day at the private beach out front, bring your paddle board or crabpots, have a bonfire, or take a day-trip up to Vancouver. An abundance of outdoor activities and close proximity to the State Park, waterslides, restaurants & bars. There is absolutely no smoking and no pets allowed on the property- maximum 4 guests. This is not the entire house, it’s the bottom floor of the house.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure the front door is locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4041179vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Blaine

Located in Blaine, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Surrey Museum and B.C. Vintage Truck Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Birch Bay Waterslides and Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Eagles' Nest Labyrinth and Hi-Knoll Driving Range & Mini-Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Blaine, WA

What's nearby

  • Birch Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Birch Bay Waterslides - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Birch Bay State Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Peace Arch State Park - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Way Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪C.J.'s Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baywood Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Blaine cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Birch Bay Beach and Birch Bay Waterslides. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect cottage .
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
We are thrilled you think so, David! Please do come again. Safe travels, Jayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2025
Thanks Cheryl. Hope to host you again. Best Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We loved the house, we loved the views! We enjoyed the comfortable patio as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2024
Thank you Richard! Glad you enjoyed the little beach house. Hope to host you again soon! All the best, Jayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful getaway!

Beautiful place and location definately would stay again! peaceful getaway. Highly recommend 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
So glad to hear you loved our little getaway, Janice. Please come again sometime. Best Regards, Jayne
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. It may be good to put a shoe rack by the door that you need to enter in since there isn’t one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Hi Jodi, I'm sorry you didn't see the shoe rack. We def had one beside the door so perhaps someone moved it. We will ensure it's placed back to where it should be. Thanks again for staying with us. ~ Jayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apt, quiet and a great view. Very serviceable kitchen and close to all amenities. The owner was extremely helpful and attentive to our questions. We hope to return again next year. Photo taken from front yard
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Susan. We hope you do come stay again. Best Travels, Jayne
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cute

We had a nice stay. We loved making a fire on the beach and watching the sunset. The view is great and the proximity to everything is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Thank you for staying with us, Erin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was great, great location very clean

Wasn’t long enough
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2024
Thanks for your review, Robin. All the best ~ Jayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Had a great time! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birch Bay Cool

The property is well-maintained and quite cozy. The location is perfect.- away from the main drag of Birch Bay but close to wherever you need to go. I would recommend this property for couples and singles alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you for your lovely review, Lauren.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious & Spectacular

The home is clean, convenient, spacious, and has a spectacular view of Birch Bay—easy access to restaurants, the beach, and nearby shopping. Appreciate this property's privacy and cleanliness and the simplicity of check-in/check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Travis. We hope to host you again someday soon. Best Regards, Jayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is incredibly comfortable and well planned. The hosts are kind, extremely helpful, and responsive. Left feeling like a friend rather than a guest. The rental was right up at the water and made for incredible sunsets. The rental was well-stocked and wonderfully clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JJ D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

birch bay retreat

Great to meet the owner . Wonderful ,comfortable place, Easy walk across street to be closer to bay. ( with private sitting area and super comfortable lounge chairs to watch sea birds and wild life.) The surrounding neigborhood very good, easy location to explore from. We really appreciated the good working kitchen that to hosts had provided too, Great for small families and really enjoyed calling it home for a few days. Thanks for the all the attention you gave to both interior & out doors too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beach side retreat

Our 1 month stay at this Oceanside Retreat was amazing. Jayne was so responsive and wonderful to deal with from start to finish. The home was super cozy with cabin like vibes and was equipped with everything we needed over the stay. Looking out the window and seeing the Ocean right there was nothing short of amazing and those sunsets were stunning! We absolutely loved the Birch Bay community. We would absolutely love to come back and stay there again. Thanks so much for everything Jayne!
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
It was a pleasure to host you both, Kellyn! Please do come back and stay again. Summer is even more beautiful! Jayne
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property - great value

My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend with a trip into Vancouver for the day. It was clean and comfortable, and a fabulous value. The view onto the bay is spectacular. Easy access to the surrounding area, and an easy 90 minute drive to downtown Vancouver. My only note is that if you stay during a cold month (we were in December), the heating was a little challenging. There is an in-wall heater in the bedroom and bathroom, and a gas fireplace in the living room. The in-wall heaters definitely struggled to keep the place warm when it was windy and in the 30's (F) outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thanks for your review Howard. Yes, we haven’t owned our beach home in the winter yet so we will be providing additional heating for these cold months. Thanks for letting us know about this. Please do come and stay again! Jayne
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not the whole house, it's a "suite" but very nice

The listing said it was the whole house. It's not. It is one out of three suites. That being said it was very clean, quiet, had a full size kitchen with all appliances, lots of amenities, and a view. There were condiments, tea, shampoo, conditioner, etc. There's no air conditioning and it does get a little hot. You can't access the master bedroom without going through the first part of the bathroom which is strange. It was easy to park, had lots of outdoor entertaining areas, and had clear directions on everything. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Hi Sarah, thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed your stay. I’ve made the wording very clear now for the part of the house that you rent but for the price you rented for, one would never get an entire house like that. Also, the pictures and square footage were indicative of a suite. That being said, I appreciate the feedback and have now changed the description so it’s very clear. Thank you so much.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jayne Pattison

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We live in White Rock and adore the Pacific Northwest. We love traveling

Why they chose this property

We love our proximity to the ocean. We are on the waterfront

Languages:

English

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