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Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking

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Backyard with private stairs to the beach.
View from the ocean front.
Great beach for skipping rocks and lounging. Mooring buoy available to use.
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lummi Island, WA
  • Lummi Island Beach Access
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Silver Reef Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Western Washington University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Daylight Basement

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking

Are you looking for a serene waterfront setting on a picturesque island in the San Juan Islands that's also close to the mainland? Do you want to wake up to beautiful ocean views with a private beach to explore tidepools and watch the local wildlife? Come and stay at the “Crabbin’ Cottage” for a great romantic getaway or vacation with the family.

Our house is on a 3/4 acre waterfront lot with over 80’ of private waterfront. Lummi Island is the most accessible of the San Juans, and our house is a short bike ride away from the ferry, the Islander Store, and the Beach Store Cafe. Feel free to launch your boat a short drive down the road and use our mooring buoy in front of the house. In addition, it's a great spot for kayaking, biking, hiking, and beachcombing.

The house is set up with an open kitchen that includes stainless appliances. There are two fireplaces (firewood is NOT provided) and a large deck to watch local boats and the Alaskan Ferry as you sip a hot cup of coffee or a glass of wine. There are 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds. In addition, we have a spacious daylight basement which includes a wet bar and allows accommodations for up to four more people with a bunk bed and couch.

This cozy house is equipped for both a short or long stay. We have a large, Smart TV with many movies to choose from, as well as games and books available for entertainment. Our hope is that our house will provide a place for you to make amazing memories with loved ones.

Property manager

Robb and Marea
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are year-round residents next door, so please be considerate of noise levels, especially during sleeping hours. Thank you!

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
This property accepts credit cards
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bellis Fair Mall and Depot Market Square. 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.
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Lummi Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Lummi Island Beach Access - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Silver Reef Casino - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 34 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Western Washington University - 40 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 41 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Store Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Artisan Wine Gallery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willows Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The SauseBurger Stand - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Legoe Bay Winery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Beach House With Beautiful Views, Huge Yard, Mooring Buoy, And Kayaking located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lummi Island holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Curry Preserve, Lummi Island Beach Access and Lummi Island Library. Otto Preserve is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little location
Great property, very quiet (especially at night). Nothing really to do on the island but great for a very relaxing getaway with wife & dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Property is great.Lights above the stove need to be repaired. Hard to see when cooking. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Everything was perfect for our weekend getaway on Lummi Island. The views are stunning, private beach access was fun, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook (and lots of extras like coffee, oil, and spices), the TV room is super cozy, and the beds were comfortable. Our dog loved the large backyard, though not fully fenced so thankful that she isn't a runner. We're so grateful for the wonderful dog-friendly and welcoming stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natika F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely island stay
This was just the perfect getaway. Enjoyed the island and the house very much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Lovely, charming, cozy and well equipped home for our family get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to take the family, with easy access to private beach and stunning water views. Nice big backyard to play in with deer walking through after dusk. Downsides were a bunk bed that was literally falling apart and some damaged window screens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Beautiful view and very helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Clean and organized waterfront home with peaceful sunrise views. Stay here, you’ll love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Island getaway
Enjoyed the island. The house served its purpose. Lots of things to do. Steep stairs down to the beach but lots of tide pools at low tide.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location!
What an amazing location! Wonderful views from house and deck/yard. Private steps down to secluded waterfront rocky beach area. Really convenient to the restaurant and store on the island. House is stocked well and comfortable. Lots of games and thoughtful gift of wine/chocolates. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with a beautiful view
This was a great property with a beautiful view, plenty of space, yard, at a reasonable price! We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
A lovely view, a comfortable house. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B., Seattle, Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great home
Beautiful views, comfortable home. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Such perfect rental on a perfect island. Cannot recommend this house enough. Perfect size, view and location. Only advice is to bring all supplies as the grocery on the island is pricey
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Simply Amazing
We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed your cozy house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lummi Island New Year Get-Away
Four of us rang in the New Year at this fabulous location. Nice and quiet with gorgeous views. We couldn't have chosen a better spot. Love the quick access to local trails and cozy warmth of the accomodations. Well appointed kitchen and enough space for 4 adults (and one dog) to relax comfortably without being in each other's way! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Everything about our stay was top-notch. The house/property was exactly as described on website, kitchen well-equipped, beds very comfortable, and the thickest towels ever in the bathrooms. House was immaculately clean. The stairs to the rocky beach are necessarily steep, fantastic views from the yard. Communication with the host was the greatest possible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bill P.

Great views on Lummi
We stayed for a weekend with our kids and dogs. It is a great piece of property and the beach is really fun to explore. The house had everything we needed. The internet did not work which was not ideal but it forced us to get more creative with our time. Overall I would recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PNW Friends Getaway
A group of 4 of us picked this property for a friends getaway weekend and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. The property was perfect for the four of us. Great location, great views and access to the beach. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. Our hosts, Robb and Marea, were super helpful, supportive, responsive and accommodating. Truly could not have been better, they were so thoughtful - thank you ! You both really helped make our getaway perfect. Would 100% recommended staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday break
Wanted a place by the water to celebrate mine and my brothers birthdays. This was great! Enough room for 6 adults and an 8year old. We brought board games but didn’t need to, had fun playing chest with the Asian chess pieces! Overall it was the relaxing weekend we all needed! Will definitely recommend and will hopefully stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach Cabin
I think pictures in the review did not do this place justice. It’s even better than what we had expected. We celebrated my husband’s 40th birthday here and couldn’t have had a more amazing time. You have to remember to pack all of your food since the island has a very small store, but the house is a six minute drive from the ferry as well as some beaches and cute little shop. They had all the amenities we needed and more, especially for cooking every night. The views were spectacular. We had perfect weather, and you could see Baker as well as the Canadian Rockies low tide. We were for class and even saw several starfish and an anemone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED this place!
We LOVED the Crabbin' Cottage! Great location, gorgeous view, comfy house for the whole family. Only challenge was that there were two different codes given for front door key box. I suggest you check the VRBO site and your email communications to make sure everything matches. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
We celebrated our 18th anniversary in this lovely home by the water. Such beautiful views even though it was overcast. We enjoyed watching boats navigate a couple of wind storms too. Loved the fresh sea air. We were excited to see eagles, cormorants, buffalo head and wood ducks in the bay. With a good camera you can get beautiful close up shots. It was very tranquil and restful, exactly what we needed! Thank you Robb and Marea for sharing this gem by the water... we'll be back! Tom and Tammy and our furry boys, Maxx and Rocky :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot with a wonderful view
We so enjoyed spending a couple days at the Crabby Cottage! What a breathtaking view and a perfect home base for our exploration of Lummi Island. There was plenty of space for our family and we ended up all sleeping on the lower floor. Wi-fi was solid and I was even able to conduct some video calls for work (although I would have much rather been on the beach with my kids!). Stairs down to the beach were a little scary but we so enjoyed looking for treasures down there. We saw a number of hummingbirds and a bald eagle from the deck! Great spot and thanks so much for a wonderful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing peaceful home with sea view
Loved it. Housekeeping: All of the ceiling lights over the stove were burned out and it was dark while trying to cook in the kitchen. The light bulbs need to be replaced. The salt shaker had no salt and the TV remote was open and missing battery. Otherwise, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robb and Marea

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Robb and I (Marea) have had the privilege of owning this beautiful, waterfront cottage since 2012 while we were living and working overseas. As international teachers, we came home to Whatcom County each summer, and we wanted our own place to "call home" that we could also vrbo/airbnb during the many months we were not home. This place was PERFECT for our hopes/dreams and lifestyle! In 2020, we moved back to Whatcom County to be near Marea's aging parents. Though we have the typical busy American lifestyle juggling work and family once again, we occasionally get to enjoy The Crabbin' Cottage on scenic, serene Lummi Island. We feel so blessed to still be able to own it, and we are thankful our airbnb/vrbo guests get to come enjoy it, as well.

Why they chose this property

Lummi Island is an amazing place to relax on the Puget Sound. Enjoy tidepools, campfires, and the fresh smell of the ocean. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

What makes this property unique

Mooring buoy, large back lawn/yard overlooking the ocean, stairs to private tidepools/beach

Languages:

English

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