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Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!

Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!

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Sunrise @ Lummi Island; 120 feet of waterfront
Entry to Sunrise beach home and view of tide flat below
Yard area next to beach
Buoys found on the beach
Great room--fantastic view of Hale Passage.

Overview of Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Lummi Island, WA
  • Popular LocationBellis Fair Mall32 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestern Washington University41 min drive
  • Popular LocationBellingham Cruise Terminal42 min drive
  • AirportMount Vernon, WA (MVW-Skagit Regional)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Jack/Jill bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!

This waterfront home at the water's edge on Hale Passage with 180 degree views, looks at majestic Mt. Baker and at night the beautiful lights of Bellingham Bay.

Views are spectacular. Watching the sun rise is a 'to be remembered' experience as are the full moons rising. As you walk into this home on the beach with hand-split cedar shakes, you see water everywhere. Bedrooms are furnished with American and English
antique furnishings. There is ceramic tile throughout the main floor and radiant heat in some areas. A Jøtul stove provides a special warmth on cool nights.

This private home on the beach is tucked against a hillside with easy access to boating, swimming, and beach combing. It is walking distance from the ferry landing--about 1 mile by beach and 1-1/2 miles by road. A regular sight are the seagulls, herons, kingfishers, eagles, seals, sea otter, and deer. At low tide, you have access to an inviting sandy tide flat with clams and crab, tide pools and beach-rock inhabitants. It is a haven to relax; a great place for families and friends.

A short 10-minute ferry ride takes you to rural Lummi Island--a small wooded Island. Lummi has a population of about 900 which probably doubles or triples in the summer months. Day trips can be made to Vancouver BC, Seattle or Mt Baker. You are 20 minutes from shopping in Bellingham, Lynden, and the Canadian border.

There are ten miles of roads for bikers--mostly following the beaches of the Island. For the beach comber there are many treasures--agates, shells, beach glass. It is a great place to relax and read as well--and to just enjoy the views.

Saturdays feature a Saturday market from June through August. You can purchase fresh produce, pastries, and local artists show their wares. There is one restaurants (the Beach Store Cafe) the Island as well as a general grocery store. Two churches on the Island hold services Sunday mornings--Island Chapel meets at the Lummi Island Grange Hall across the street from the post office and about a block north of the ferry dock.

Keywords: view, beach house, Lummi Island, San Juan Islands, waterfront, cozy, retreat, Whatcom County, Bellingham, vacation home, Puget Sound, relaxing, waterfront, vacation rental, VRBO 116655

Pets: $30/night per dog; second pet is going to require an additional payment. Pets are welcome on the main floor, but not allowed upstairs. Dogs should be current on vaccines and bathed before arrival. We require a signed contract with Pet Addendum.

WE WILL RENT TO GUEST 9 AND 10. THEY MUST BRING THEIR SLEEPING BAGS AS WE DO NOT HAVE ADDITIONAL BEDS. THE COST IS $30/ NIGHT.

Property manager

Jolene Lafferty
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Your kids will love the beach and the tide flat.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NO CATS. Dogs < 60lbs OK. $30/night per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed in the house. See note below
No dogs upstairs. Pets not allowed on furniture.
Smoking is allowed outdoors, please clean up after yourself. There will be a charge if our cleaning crew has to pick up cigarette butts.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lummi Island

Located in Lummi Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whatcom Museum and Mount Baker Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South Bay Trail and North Bellingham Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Marine Life Center and Park Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lummi Island Beach Access - 4 min drive
  • Silver Reef Casino - 23 min drive
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 32 min drive
  • Western Washington University - 41 min drive
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beach Store Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Artisan Wine Gallery - 4 min drive
  • Willows Inn - 8 min drive
  • The SauseBurger Stand - 3 min drive
  • Sug Chee Native Smoked Salmon - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach Home at Water's Edge--Enjoy! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lummi Island holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Otto Preserve and Baker Preserve. Lummi Island Beach Access and Lummi Island Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Maggie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Front Mt. Baker Views
Lovely beach front home with direct access to the rocky, log strewn beach. The home was comfortable and cozy with an electric wood burning stove in the living space. The dining area accommodated 10 for Thanksgiving dinner and the kitchen was large and open. The master bedroom also provided floor to ceiling views of Mt. Baker. The master bathroom has a soaking tub and sink. The toilet is shared by the adjacent bedroom. The shower is in the first floor bathroom which is located off of the living room and must be shared by all three bedrooms. The first floor bedroom also with views of Mt. Baker has a half bath. We didn’t have kids with us so didn’t use the bunk beds on the loft. The front of the house has gorgeous red cedar trees. We parked in the garage (very steep driveway) which was helpful in unloading directly into the house. We loved Lummi Island and it’s was a special relaxing retreat for a long Thanksgiving weekend with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Yara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We had such a great time! Home was clean and comfortable. Everyone had a blast beach combing and we did multiple hikes in the different Reserves on the island. The views are amazing from the back decks! Only negative was that the electricity went out 2x during two wind storms. Would have been nice to have some emergency candles or flashlights. But I’m hoping this is a rare occurrence so hopefully it won’t happen again. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island beauty
What a lovely place in the Pacific Northwest! We had such beautiful views of Mt Baker +. The mountain and ocean views are excellent. Sunrise spectacular! Herons, Bald Eagles, King Fishers, Loon ,occasional seal, otters, deer and so many ocean creatures to discover at low tide! The house is lovely and comfortable! Wide beautiful deck and landscape. The driveway was a little daunting😳 we brought kayaks and paddle board and Highly recommend bringing your own! We loved this place! If you like nature you’ll love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

rmnolljr

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lummi Getaway
Great house, gorgeous location and views. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

KAY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lummi Island
Clean and comfortable exceeded everyone’s expectations and we all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jolene Lafferty

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My husband and I retired to our property on Lummi Island. We lived in Sunrise for two years and then moved to a new home built on the Island. We love the Island and its rural quality.

Why they chose this property

My grandmother purchased the property in 1945 and then she and my grandfather built Sunrise. The cedar shakes are hand split from cedar they found on the beach. It has been a family retreat for many years and I am the third generation to own the property.

Our children and now our grandson played on the beach at Sunrise. It is safely away from the road (about 250 feet).

Mel and I bought the property from my parents and aunts and uncles in about 1969. We spent every summer and many weekends at Sunrise throughout the years. Our kids love it and our grandson no longer plays on the beach, but prefers to fish, casting for anything that will bite when he comes.

We started renting Sunrise in 2007 as a vacation rental after we built a new home on the Island. We will never sell this wonderful retreat, but can share it with others as well as family.

This is a special family place and we are been pleased to share it.

What makes this property unique

Sunrise is at the water's edge, away from the road. I love beach combing and walk the beach north to the ferry dock and south to Sunrise Cove whenever possible. Agates, shells, and sea glass our my special finds.

On minus tides there are crab and clams on the tide flat. When our grandson was young, walking the tide flat was a treat as I watched him jump on the horse clam holes and pick up starfish.

We have always been boaters and have enjoyed the ease of getting out on the water. Some of our guests have brought canoes and kayaks. Some have brought smaller outboard boats and rubber rafts.
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