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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Blaine, WA
  • Birch Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Birch Bay State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Charming, dog-friendly cabin in peaceful Birch Bay, Wa

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (2)
The price is €260
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Charming, dog-friendly cabin in peaceful Birch Bay, Wa

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Birch Bay Beach Cabana - close to everything and pet-friendly!

Easy, Breezy & Carefree...small spaces make for big smiles.

**No added housekeeping fees** - What you see is what you pay.

The Cabana is a short walk to the beach and a 10-minute drive to the US/Canadian border. The location is convenient for everything the area has to offer. The space is simple, clean, and modern with amenities selected for your convenience. The unit features an HDTV, electric fireplace, Keurig coffee maker microwave, and air conditioning.

While the Cabana does not have a washroom ensuite a full bathroom is just steps away in the main house.

Spectacular views of the Bay, San Juan's & Vancouver Island are waiting for you on the back patio and the world-famous "C" Shoppe is a short walk away. Close to everything Birch Bay offers yet quiet, private, and secluded. A peekaboo view of the bay is available from inside the unit

The well-maintained grounds of the property are open to guests. You may use the back patio where there is a grill and fire pit. Sunsets and stargazing on the patio can't be beat.

We offer free bicycle rentals while staying with us. We also offer kayak rentals which are just $25/kayak per day including all your paddling gear and free drop off/pick up beachside. There's no better way to experience the bay than on the water and we make it super simple. All you need to do is show up and have fun.

This is not a luxury resort with a long list of high-end amenities. It is a clean, comfortable, budget-friendly space with the essential features one needs to have a pleasant place to stay and enjoy the area. The space is small but well-designed with plenty of natural light and a comfortable top-of-the-line memory foam bed. Perfect for two people and cozy if you wish to bring an infant.

Summer is booking up fast! Make your plans to come relax and unwind in beautiful Birch Bay. The sun will be out before you know it. So much to see and do here, we hope you will come to visit us Summer 2025!

**PLEASE NOTE: While we do not charge housekeeping fees there is a $35/stay for pets (there are no additional charges for ADA-registered service animals per federal law). This covers dogs or cats (1 only up to 50lbs) for up to a 7 night stay. Longer pet stays are possible, please contact us for details.

Please indicate you are traveling with a pet on your reservation when you book or by changing your reservation after booking. We make adjustments to the property for guests traveling with pets essential to ensure safety and a pleasant stay for you and your pet. If we are unaware it can cause a delay in check-in or, although unlikely, result in us not being able to accommodate your pet altogether. We also send information specifically for guests traveling with pets so you know what to expect.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Birch Bay Beach. You'll find features such as a water park.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Services include limo or town car service
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Birch Bay Beach and Birch Bay State Park
Birch Bay Beach Cabana - close to everything and pet-friendly! offers its guests a water park. Birch Bay Beach Cabana - close to everything and pet-friendly! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and limo service.

This Blaine chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

John Haslam

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 210 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please indicate a pet present when booking

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Birch Bay Beach Cabana Blaine
Birch Bay Beach Cabana Private vacation home
Birch Bay Beach Cabana Private vacation home Blaine

Birch Bay Beach Cabana - close to everything and pet-friendly! Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 23 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for me
Was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked for our needs
The cabana was an excellent choice for a short stay at an affordable price. The property manager provided very detailed information about the rental. If you're looking for a no frills or fuss place this is a great option!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect last minute New Year's getaway
Property was perfect for my daughter and I to stay for the evening while celebrating New Year's Eve in Birch Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dale W.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashtyn A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t
We arrived around 9pm and immediately had problems. We realized the bathroom was in the main house, which was not clear in the listing, and we would not have booked, being two girls. The door to the room is unlocked by a key code, with no deadbolt inside, meaning anyone with the code could walk in at any point. We had issues with the heater not working, and needing extra towels so we messaged the host as listed. The host claims they are reachable until 11pm but there was no response. We didn’t mind since it was close to 10pm, but there was no response in the morning. Another issue arose when we went to shower in the morning. We went in together for safety, but one of us went back to the room to grab something. As the door was shut, with the shower running as someone was showing, the door opened, then quickly closed. It was not one of us who opened the door, but someone else in the house. The host lists that no one uses that bathroom anyway. The door was SHUT with the shower running and the host clearly opened the door and said nothing. During this, there was still no response to previous messages. Next, we received a message regarding there being liquid in the drive way, assuming that it was a bunch of oil. The host suggested parking on cardboard or not in the driveway at all. There was no liquid on the driveway when we arrived. But there was still no response to previous messages. If you are looking to stay here, as two females, don’t.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

KATHLEEN M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not stay
Supposedly had a plumbing issue. Had to make other arrangements in a hurry as an emergency.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabana
It was clean and a nice place to stay at while visiting family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location just south of the Canadian Border
Super easy to find and great little room to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birch Bay Cabana
Very cozy , clean and comfortable cabana .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Made every effort to make it a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plesant stay
Comfortable, cozy, and as described.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little property
Clean and cute building next to main home. Felt very cozy, could walk down to the main part of town though it was a bit of a walk. Generally quiet though some noise from the main home woke us up in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria, Bellingham

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door to the cabin was open as well as the house, no response. I felt unsaved and left. I went to the Semiahmoo instead, so I spent extra money si I would like to get a refund since I never stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape to a Cabana
John's cabana was just perfect. The location is well-situated to the beach, shopping, and food. The views are amazing from this location. The unit was clean and had everything I needed. I would only add some birch to the seashells. 😉 John is a very hospitable host and very kind. He gave great suggestions for places to eat that did not disappoint. I would stay here again if I am ever up this way! Thank you, John!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meredith G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT STAY HERE
I have never had such an awful experience as I did with this property, and I will never book through VRBO again now that I have experienced what passes for customer support with them. The listing does not make clear that there is NO bathroom, or even a sink, in the guest room. The room could actually be described as more of a shed, and certainly not a "cabana." The bathroom is in the main house next to the shed. The host (John) sent a message through VRBO with the code to get into the main house, but none of my attempts to use it when I arrived were successful, so I had no access to the bathroom. I got to the property at 9:30pm, and when I couldn't get into the house, I attempted to contact John first through VRBO messaging, then by texting his direct number, then by calling his direct number, and then by ringing the doorbell on the main house. I received no response that evening. In the morning I knocked on the door and was let in by some person who wasn't the host, and when I explained that the code wasn't working, she said she had trouble with it the previous night as well. After twelve hours had passed with no response whatsoever from John, I contacted VRBO customer support. They did absolutely nothing to help me. I am shocked and infuriated at the treatment I received from both the host and VRBO. They clearly have no interest in seeking accountability from the people who list on their platform.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine R.,

Liked: Cleanliness
May Stay
Everything was nice. The bed was very comfortable and room was supplied with everything as listed. It was a little inconvenient to leave the room to go to the main house to use bathroom but it was close to the front door. The bathroom was ok for cleanliness and maybe because it was shared with those in the main house. There was a small amount of ants by the microwave and could be because of open sugar in the drawer below microwave. Otherwise overall it was quiet and comfortable, what I was looking for
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lori C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't stay here
This property is very misrepresented. There is no water at all in the place. The bathroom is shared with the male homeowner. His dog is "grumpy", his words. And after investigating more reviews has actually bit a guest twice. There are no views like it says. DO NOT stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabana was a nice little place to stay the night, and a short walk and got to see a beautiful sunset over the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Su Rim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and cozy
Check in was easy, and the host was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
New year.
It’s a beautiful place. Very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023