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Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Floor plan
Floor plan
A friends watercolor of the home

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 20232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Blaine, WA
  • Birch Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Birch Bay Waterslides
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Birch Bay State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Blaine, WA (BWS-Blaine Municipal)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

2 Double Futons

Travel Trailer

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr.

This fun home has been offered for family vacations since 1998. Today, we have evolved to weekly rentals 7 night minimum stays. as weekly reservations come in there maybe only be 6 nights available which we will accept The home is whimsical tropical Beach feeling. It is unique, in that, while it is a level waterfront with private beach it sits back from Birch Bay Drive 100 ft. The front outdoor patio functions as an outdoor living room with adjacent firepit. The view of the bay is west facing. This has been our personal summer home all these years. Feel free to inquire with your questions

Owner prefers bookings from those with prior host reviews or providing contacts from any short term stay host.

There are only a few large waterfront homes in North Puget Sound that can accommodate large groups. This no bank home is located on large level lot, ¼ acre 100 steps to our private beach at the Center of the Bay. Address 8102 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA. This home not only accommodates up to 20 it is also described as 'Fantastic' by prior guests (see reviews). You will find guest parking for 15 cars, RV parking. The 180 degree waterside views from the home's entertainment areas... kitchen, family room, dining and living areas , plus a large covered eating porch and partially enclosed patio. The home is a custom built 1946 two story perfect for events such as... important family birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and multiple family vacations, corporate planning meetings, and youth group events. Wedding and golf associated groups require prior owner approval and event pricing prior to booking.

CLEANING & LAUNDRY FEE: This is a big place it takes our Housekeeper 7 hours to turnover the property

The home can comfortably handle meals and social space for 40+ and we can help you locate additional guest sleeping in the area close by accommodations.

Don't have your family event spoiled because your accommodations were not large enough to provide for individual space and space for multiple activities. We can arrange a preview of the property prior to your reservation. We want you to enjoy your time a Birch Bay as we do. be sure to see the new 3D video in the pictures area

Keywords: Vacation Home

Property manager

Ron Walken

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 allowed: in designated areas
Outside
Smoking outside Dirty sheets towels put in laundry room Quiet outside after 10 pm, come inside

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blaine

Located in Blaine, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club and Loomis Trail Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Birch Bay State Park and Peace Arch State Park. Birch Bay Waterslides 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 mountain biking and horse riding.
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Blaine, WA

What's nearby

  • Birch Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Birch Bay Waterslides - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Birch Bay State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Peace Arch State Park - 13 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drayton Harbor Oyster Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Beach House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Woods Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairview Lodge BIRCH BAY Waterfront Home Sleeps 15+ on Birch Bay Dr. located?

Located in Blaine, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Birch Bay Beach and Birch Bay Waterslides. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club and Birch Bay State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Just what we were looking for!

This place is perfect for a large gathering! Lots of places for many groups to sit and visit indoor or out, rain or shine! During our first walk through it was fun discovering the maze of rooms and all that this place had to offer! The view of the bay from the dining room table was beautiful! The backyard was great for horseshoes. The little kids had a blast riding their bikes on the smooth long driveway. Having two kitchens was helpful with our large group. I definitely see us coming back!

4/10 Poor

Mahendra A.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good water views but lacked cleanliness

while property had good water views it greatly lacked cleanliness. A dirty cleaning rag and windex was left on one of the beds. Refrigerator was with left over stuff with food stains and overall place needs through cleaning. With Covid-19 we felt very uncomfortable and vacated property within 2 hrs of check-in. Owner did not even respond to our email with the issues we raised. Totally disappointing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

COLLIN B., Bellingham, WA

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

Birch Bay Getaway

Fun, funky and in a great location! Plenty of great outdoor space to hangout, play games or just watch an amazing sunset! Close to open space, state park and beach fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeremy M.

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

Eclectic Beach House

The home is a very eclectic blend of styles, furniture, and construction with what seemed like multiple additions to the original house. We would have loved to see more upkeep on the house itself. Overall, it met our needs and we were really happy to get some time together as a family in beautiful Birch Bay! We mainly came for the time on the beach and tide flats which was just across the road that runs in front of the property. Some things we enjoyed about this particular property: -Checking in and out was a straight forward experience -Multiple seating areas both inside and outside to relax and hang out -Multiple BBQs -It's across the street from the beach -The house has adequate space both inside and out for a family to gather and have a good time! -Ron is a great host and was available to help with any questions that arose. -Birch Bay is absolutely beautiful in the summer! A couple of things we were disappointed on: -The small camping trailer in the backyard is quite run down with sagging roof, not leveled properly, and shouldn't be counted in the number of "beds" that this house sleeps. -The layout of the house was really weird including a random shower in the bedroom (!) while the rest of the bathroom was on the other side of the wall. -In another part of the house the walls did not run floor to ceiling, including the bedroom and bathroom that was attached to a small second living room and kitchen, making for a little less privacy. -The main bathroom shower leaks and you can see damage to the drywall above the shower. -There is a leak in the roof that left an area in the dry wall above the stairs with a small hole and water damage. -The garbage compactor did not work Overall, we really did enjoy our stay and we were quite happy to have a place large enough to meet the needs of our family in such close proximity to the beach! Come and stay in the summer and enjoy beautiful Birch Bay! Thank you, Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Peg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fairview

Lovely plums on the tree. Good home for families with small children. Room inside and out. The fire pit was great along with other amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Excellent!!

We did a girl's trip over the weekend at this place and its absolutely amazing! I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a great time at Birch Bay. Everything about the house is so cool! Thanks again Ron. We hope to go back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas R.

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

The Eclectic Vacation House

Every guest was amazed & delighted by this property. Everyone wanted to tour every room to examine the eccentric floor plan, novel knicknacks, beautiful color scheme, & odd electrical system. And at the end of the day everything, strangely, worked just fine. We were not in need of any more bedding, cookware, lights, towels, dishes, cooking counters, dining areas, or beds. Thank you for a delightful experience. Thank you for sharing this home with our group.

8/10 Good

Lianne N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip

We enjoyed our stay. Loved how close the beach was and the campfire every evening was so much fun. Kitchen was well equipped with everything that we needed. The plum tree in the backyard was a pleasant surprise. Only suggestion for improvement is for the bedsheets/pillow cases to be cleaned properly prior to guest arrival as some beds appeared to be dusty. Perhaps those rooms have not been used recently.

10/10 Excellent

Kirina S.

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

This property is colorful, HUGE and located right on the ocean. Amazing sunsets. Loved the fire pit

We came with our family of 7 adult and 7 kids. We did not feel cramped, the kids had so much space to run around and explore outside. There's beautiful blackberry bush in the back by the trailer which we enjoyed every morning. The sunsets are breathtaking. I love being right on the beach. The long driveway made it very easy to park a lot of cars. Tons of outside chairs. Fire pit was beautiful. Nice TV and fire TV stick appreciated. This property has a lot of charm and it's mismatch colours and decor adds so much character. You feel like you're in Mexico! More than enough plates, cutlery and cups for everybody. Four bedrooms, a lot of bathrooms. Two pull-out couches, three living rooms Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

Wonderful family celebration house....artsy & colorful in a great location!

I love the layout so a large family can be comfortable. Very ecclectic and colorful. Had a wonderful time! It was great having the double kitchen as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vu T.

Great home with awesome view.

Great home with character. We had large group with kids and they loved it. The view in home was awesome and inside home was large and roomy for kids to hang out. We definitely recommend going here for vacation again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dwight M.

Great time....AGAIN!

This is the second year we've stayed here. Our group loves it and will be back again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The perfect getaway

Absolutely wonderful home. Tons of space with a beautiful view. The perfect place to kick off your shoes, sit back, and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darin O.

Great place!

A unique beach house full of amenities for use to have a good time. This beach house offered great views of Birch Bay. The sunset was awesome. Communication with The owner Mr. Walken was always pleasant and his response time was very quick. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Frederick T.

Good location and facilities for large group

There were 14 of us and all of us enjoyed the place! Interesting rooms and decor. Well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David T., Seattle, Washington

Another great stay at Fairview/Hillview!!

We have been coming to Birch Bay since the 70's and this is the first place we have ever stayed at where we can get our entire family into one place and in such a nice location, we have a good number of adults and some older children now and the house was perfect, nobody felt cramped and with two kitchens (if you rent the whole house like we did) there will be plenty of space and utensils to cook with. There are two bedrooms upstairs for those who want a little extra privacy, the rest of the bedrooms are downstairs along with the bathrooms, all in all the rooms are set up nicely and there should be privacy for everyone. There is a lot of space for everyone to sit back and relax both inside and outside the house, the front side has a nice gathering area with a fire pit and the back yard is big with lots of room for playing games. Great place! We will be back!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bella C.

I love this place!

The place was perfect for our Christmas get-away. We have a big family and we all fit in this house. It also is well-equipped with basic necessities and you will never get bored even if you are just inside the house. We went on winter time with not much outdoor activities to do but no regrets at all! The owner, Ron is also very accommodating. We will definitely recommend this place to our friends and relatives!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cecelia K., Surrey, B.C.

Great birthday party weekend!

The home was perfect for 19 of us for a great birthday party weekend! Very casual and comfortable accommodations. Kitchen was well equipped and easy to prepare food! The house was awesome for clusters of us to play games in the various gathering areas! Sitting around the outside patio fire was also great. The neighbourhood area was great for all our outdoor running enthusiasts! We will definitely book again and be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great for large groups and excellent location

Our family has been going to Birch Bay since the early 1950's when we lived in Bellingham. For the past 40+ years we rented the same cabin at the south end of the Bay, beginning with my grandmother in 1968 and almost continuously through children and grandchildren , with our last stay in August 2013, when with growing numbers, we needed to find a place that could accommodate our growing families . We found this property toward the north end called Fairview/Hillview which we rented for the first time in August, 2014. Though somewhat difficult for some of us "older" members of the family who had been so connected to the previous cabin after all those years, to make a change, it accommodated all of us with a great location across from the beach and plenty of yard space for the grandchildren to play safely . The accommodations provide different levels of privacy as needed and worked well for our family. The owner, Ron, had high expectations of his tenants and we appreciated his attention to detail. It was a great experience, and we look forward to going back next summer as well. Great place- you won't be disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David T., Seattle, Washington

Excellent for large families

This property, Fairview/Hillview, worked really well for our family of 3 generations (15 people). There were bedrooms downstairs on the main floor for those who don't do stairs well and two bedrooms upstairs for people who wanted a little privacy. The main floor had plenty of space for everyone, there are two kitchens if you rent the whole house like we did, there is a T.V. room off the Fairview kitchen, a nice large living area with plenty of seating, a dining area and direct access outside to the patio/fire pit area. Ron, the owner, was very easy to work with, reservations, paperwork etc... all went very smooth. We look forward to more stays at Fairview/Hillview.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Perfect for large groups

This is a perfect place for large groups--located right in the middle of the Birch Bay curve and close to amenities, set back from the road, with a very functional and well-furnished kitchen. The two refrigerators came in handy for our group of 10, and we also appreciated the extra off-road parking available. The well-placed round tables, with extra folding chairs, encouraged group interaction. We enjoyed the unique and eclectic decor including travel posters and a lighted interior palm tree! Overall, a charming 40's style beach house, clean and well-maintained.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Delighted Visitor

Stayed in Hillview, the small cottage in Fairview Lodge, during August, The cottage is spacious, nicely furnished --- with everything you need for a great visit. Wonderful kitchen and bathroom. Great private deck with easy access to beach.

About the host

Hosted by Ron Walken

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We reside 100 miles from this home and have offered it for vacation rental for the past 20 years. Our family connection with Birch Bay trails back to its first settlers. I am still trying to walk all the way around the bay staying only on the beach logs.

Offering a home that accommodates this many people and living 100 miles away during yur stay has been a disaster in the past a few times, hence our need to read your prior hosts reviews. it's just to much risk. Please gather the contact information to provide me.

Why they chose this property

Birch Bay offers the warmest shallowest sheltered salt water bay on Puget Sound. Try bathing in the salt water using salt water soap. It is a hoot.

What makes this property unique

beautiful evening sunsets across the bay and beach fires.

Languages:

English