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Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand

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A round glass table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses on it, surrounded by metal chairs.
A house with a red door, a 'hello' sign, a bench, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden countertop. There is a sign above the counter that reads "BEACH HOUSE".
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a coffee maker. There are two bar stools and a dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Birch Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Blaine, WA
  • Place, Birch Bay State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Birch Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Blaine

Located in Blaine, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Birch Bay State Park and Peace Arch State Park, while White Rock Gallery and Blue Frog Studios are cultural highlights. Birch Bay Waterslides and Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Blaine, WA

What's nearby

  • Birch Bay State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birch Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Silver Reef Casino - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Western Washington University - 35 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Way Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woods Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪C.J.'s Beach House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$845, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Curated Birch Bay Beach Cottage, Fenced Garden, 1 Min to Sand located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Birch Bay State Park and Birch Bay Beach. Birch Bay Waterslides is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2026
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin is a terrific host. Very responsive to all of our questions. My wife, dog and I had a great stay in their cottage in Birch Bay, WA. Highly recommended to anyone looking to get away from it all for a few days. Take your dog! They will enjoy it just as much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Steve, thank you so much for your incredible review. We enjoyed hosting you and Puzzles, the Wonder Puppy!!! :) Come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked with everything you may need or even forgot to bring, very clean and beautifully decorated, comfortable beds, beautiful landscaping and privacy, short walk to the C shop and the beach. Loved this cabin!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad the cottage provided you all you needed for a fun getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming property has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very close to The C-Shop to satisfy your sweet tooth! Hosts were very communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for staying with us. Come back again soon for another ice cream. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with an excellent location, close to the beach and just around the corner from the candy and ice cream store. Everything you need in the kitchen, comes with washer and dryer. Nice outside seating. Excellent accommodations for dogs. Quick and clear communication with the hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable beach house. Great kitchen and nicely-sized dining/living room. The outside garden space and sitting nook (quiet and private) are fantastic. Right around the corner from the C Candy Shop (sort of the neighborhood hub), where the ice cream rocks and just a few more steps to the beach. Great place to eat ice cream and watch the sunset. The house was very pet-friendly, and our dog, Juno, had a great time. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate it. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful stay and hope you'll come back again to stay with us at Blue Heron!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wish I had my dog with me. They are so dog friendly, it was more than just the words on the page. Very cute place, and well appointed with the little things as to make your stay feel homey.Would definitely recommend. Convenient for traveling with friends in an RV as it's so close to the RV campground. So proximate to the beach and sunsets and amazing walks along the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cozy, well appointed dog friendly home.Well organized, super clean, comfy bed and pillows, great location, nice artwork. Host was attentive, friendly and helpful. Super nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Chris. We sincerely appreciate it. And thank you for taking such thoughtful care of our cottage. We hope you will come and stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, organized. It fit us well, even our fur babies we're very happy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2025
Tracy, thank you for your kind review. We are so happy that you and your fur kids had a wonderful time at the cottage. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Fun trip away, first time in birch bay- had a great time. Cottage is so cute and fully stocked. Hosts are amazing and give great suggestions on places to eat and things to do! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Thank you for being great guests! We were delighted to share all our faves! Come back again soon. We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute beach house. Nicely decorated fully stocked kitchen, everything you could ask for and more. Never been in a vacation rental that had so much kitchen stuff available, worked perfect for me because I do like to cook! Also dog friendly house our Oliver was in heaven!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thanks for your kind words. We appreciate a good kitchen and are glad you felt it was well stocked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and relaxing home away from home!

My husband, myself, and our pups wanted to get away before the holiday rush. This little oasis was just what we needed! We loved how close we were to the beach - the sunset and sunrises were absolutely incredible! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Tania! We are so thrilled you and Noah and your families pack enjoyed the cottage. We look forward to hosting you again soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Already plotting our return

My family of four thoroughly enjoyed our one-week stay at this beach cottage. The property is as advertised: immaculate, tastefully decorated, and convenient to all Birch Bay has to offer. The owners were highly responsive and have obviously gone to great lengths to ensure their property is fully equipped for a comfortable stay. Check in/out was a breeze. We are already plotting our return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Come back again soon. We’d love to host you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has it all: Location, well-appointed kitchen, comfy beds, beach supplies, and dog supplies (the Poop Deck should be trademarked!). The outside spaces were as nice as the interior. One of us worked remotely from the house, so all is well even if you cannot fully unplug. Due to the convenient location and laid-back town, we walked to dinner in town and combed the beach (awesome sand dollar colony!). I took side-trips to Ferndale/Tennant Lake, Bellingham, and Mt. Baker, but one could easily fill a weekend or full week in Birch Bay.
Zelda rests on the couch after completing Chain Lakes Loop hike on Mt. Baker
Every sunset was amazing!
Artist Point is 2 hrs away. This is from the midpoint of the Chain Lakes Trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thanks for the kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great at any season!

We stayed during the off-season. A number of businesses were closed and we experienced continuous rain. We still enjoyed our stay! We watched migratory sea birds, shopped for gifts, walked along the sandy beach with our dog, visited the Semiahmoo spa, and finally relaxed! Nostalgic board games, fabulous artwork, fireplace heater, soft blankets, comfy bed, loungy couch, unique books, and a coffee bean grinder were all much appreciated! This place is conducive to relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Laura. We are so happy to hear you took time to relax and recharge. Come back again soon- the beach is always calling!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and comfy!

The Blue Heron suited our needs perfectly! The place is charming and welcoming with much thought given to the details that make it outstanding. The hosts were very easy to communicate with, swiftly answering all my questions. I appreciated the multi-type cell phone charger provided in the kitchen, as well as the pet food dishes available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thanksgiving and know that whatever the reason and time of year may be, you and your family will enjoy your stay. And, bonus, it’s sooo close to the beach, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Debi, thank you so much for your thoughtful and kind words. We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed your time at the cottage and can't wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home by the beach!

We had such a nice getaway at this cozy beach cottage! Us and our 2 dogs. Hosts had thought of everything: dog supplies, fenced yard, USB and newer c-USB ports (!); extra bedding; 120% stocked kitchen—everything! Location was perfect: a quick walk to beach, state park, and downtown Birch Bay + quick drive to Blaine, Bellingham, Ferndale! (We hardly drove anywhere, but we knew that we could!) So cozy inside with the electric fireplace and TV and many reading nooks. Such comfy furniture! Hosts very responsive! Absolutely PERFECT stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
We are so happy you had a wonderful stay. Thank you for your kind review and feedback on how we've curated the cottage. We appreciate your thoughts and hope you will come and stay at the cottage again soon! We are also so glad your pups had a ball, too! We love our canine companions so much that we can't help but make sure they feel taken care of too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary at the beach

My wife and brother-in-law spent childhood summers in Birch Bay and we knew spending time here together would be a wonderful way to relax and unwind. The Blue Heron home exceeded our expectations in every way possible--we have stayed at many vacation rentals and B n B's over the years and this is definitely one of our new favorites. It felt like it was our house, as if we lived there...meaning we felt 100% at home. The owners have taken every step to create an inviting, comfortable, peaceful and functional space to enjoy. You can tell they put a great deal of thought into every nook and cranny. Their love and consideration for their home and guests made it easy to just simply "be" and lean into our stay. Things we appreciated: close to shopping and beach recreation rentals close to state park, a few minutes walk to the bay (if that), quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors, beautiful home and gardens, fenced and private yard, well stocked kitchen, grill and supplies, very comfortable beds (we all slept like babies and logs!), thoughtful welcome package, great water pressure in showers and immediate hot water), garage to store our bicycles for easy access, lamps throughout the home for that lovely cozy glow, a charging station for your devices, the list goes on. We didn't have a dog to bring with us but if we had, we can tell they would have been living their best vaca life here as well! Thanks so very much, we can't wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this lovely home. The place is well furnished, comfortable, relaxing and well supplied. There is everything you could need in the kitchen. We did not read the description of the 3rd sleeping area well and the hosts went out of their way to accommodate our needs, during our stay, to make sure we were comfortable. And, if you are beinging dogs... this is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Allie! We're so glad you had a great time at Birch Bay and at Blue Heron Beach Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at Blue Heron Beach COttage. We hope you will let us host you again soon!
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