Waterfront holiday rentals in Whatcom County

It was a wonderful stay in your home. We enjoyed sitting on your balcony looking out at Birch Bay and watching the birds, the squirrels, the people and we even were able to see whales in the distance. Thank you for a lovely weekend.

Beautiful suite, clean, tastefully decorated, and well stocked. It was a great value for the amazing location - we truly had a whole beach to ourselves! The owner provided great insight and suggestions, when asked about relocating to the area. I’ve already recommended the place to family members in the area for a close by getaway. I can honestly say this was the best Airbnb we have had to date. Thank you so much!

We had a wonderful experience! Katrina and Alison were both very kind and helpful. We loved finding a dog friendly spot and it was very walkable to downtown.

Great location on the lake. Enjoyed using the kayaks. The suite was spacious and clean. Would stay here again.

Erin's place was a beautiful respite basically at the edge of the United States. Watching the sunset from the windows and waking up to the view of the water was wonderful. We were very pleased with our stay and had everything we needed. I highly recommend this location. One word of warning: Since you're facing Canada across the water, our cell phones thought we were in Canada and started charging us international roaming. Be careful if you're cheap like us and don't have plans that work in Canada. We got along fine just using the wifi provided once we had switched to airplane mode.

A special gem! quiet and cozy, comfortable and clean! Beautiful views that went along with the laid back atmosphere, and my friends the bald eagles....

Lindy's place was amazing!! Right of the beach, 1st day i checked in i was able to see gray whales breaching the water as they fed. The place is big and all the locals are very friendly

This well appointed condo is very open and airy, with plenty of room to spread out and relax. Located across the street from the Birch Bay shore with beautiful sunset views; within walking distance to restaurants, bars with live music, and a couple ice cream and coffee shops. When conditions are right, there are bioluminescence kayak tours around the San Juan Islands. I hope to return when I'll have more time to explore the area and make day trips to Vancouver, BC. Rebecca was very responsive. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable! Highly recommend!!

I was traveling with 3 kids (pre teen and teens). We all loved our stay! There was so much to do and absolutely everything we needed for anything we could think of doing. We enjoyed ping pong, biking, s’more’s, kayaking, games, cooking meals, watching wildlife (seals, a huge sea lion, weasel, bald eagles), and hanging out with a friendly black cat that visited. I cooked a couple meals and had everything I needed for cooking and storage. The view was amazing and north-facing which made me upset that I missed the strong auroras by 1 day :( I wish we could have stayed longer!

Beautiful beach home! So well appointed with everything you need and very clean. The views from the deck and quiet beach below cannot be beat.

We had a wonderful stay! Lots of space, great kitchen, and wonderful breezes. You can see the tides on the bay. Beautiful! The host was so supportive the whole time and especially when we forgot to pack one cupboard of our food. She had it ready for a relative to pick up for us after we left.

We had a great time at Anna's house and immediately felt right at home. It had everything we needed. It felt perfectly secluded and private in spite of the neighborhood being relatively dense. The view of the lake was beautiful. We appreciated the house's proximity to Bellingham and the area's sprawling mountain bike trails. Grateful for our time there!

We loved our stay at Lindsey's place! The location on the lake is stunning and so peaceful. We barbecued on the porch and had campfires every night. Memorial Day weekend the lake was cold but we still enjoyed kayaks and paddleboards. Perfect way to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature.

We had our second family reunion with all the kids coming home from college. We stayed at Anika’s wonderful home on Orcas Island and couldn’t be happier with the house, Anika’s attention to detail, cleanliness and Anika’s excellent and prompt communication. This house has a magic that is relaxing, fun, comfortable and reliable. We will be back in August 2025 for a week!

Loved this place! Was a bit concerned about being so close to the ferry but we never heard it. Place was well kept and clean, beds were comfortable too. Amazing view! Incredible beach access! Just a note that, as it’s listed, this place does not have A/C. Downstairs was fine but upstairs can get toasty on warm days, where two of the three bedrooms are. Would definitely go back!!

We had such a great stay. The house was even better than expected, and the location was fantastic! We'll definitely be back!

Beautiful home with awesome view on both floors. Easy access to the beach, and it's a quite private place. Will come back again.

This condo is beautifully decorated with a seaside decor. I enjoyed the little garden with flowers next to the patio while looking beyond at the bay. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, pots and pans, glasses, etc. I shopped at The Market in Birch Bay Square and cooked most of the time. We did go up the Blaine to Jack Niemann’s Black Forest Steak House for dinner one evening, and it was delicious. There is a wonderful walkway all along the bay just across the street from the condo. We had a very relaxing stay in a beautiful place.

This Airbnb was exactly how it looked if not Better in person. I Appreciate how helpful and accomodating the hosts were. Any questions we had, they were super responsive. I loved the home. It was VERY Clean. Slept like babies. Even the Kids Bunk beds had some comfortable Mattresses. 😂😍 This Home was Amazing and Especially for the price. Area is a bit Expensive but this was the PERFECT deal/bang for your buck. I would highly recommend! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING US.

great place for a brief respite, hosts were super responsive, gonna stay here again

Kelli's place and hosting exceeded expectations. She was communicative, friendly, got clear instructions and quick responses to us, and checked in during our week stay to make sure we had what we needed. The place was super clean, warm, with several places to cozy up with our grandkids who came over for a visit; parking, entry, getting settled was easy. We could stare at the bay from the living room or the covered patio; going for beach walks was as easy as crossing the street. The comfortable bed and spacious closet suited us perfectly for our 7 night stay. It had all the kitchen accessories we needed for the week. An example of Kelli's superhosting: when we arrived, we noticed one lightbulb out in the bathroom, hardly an issue. I messaged her so she could fix it (even if she did so after we left, again, it was not a bother) - within an hour the bulb was replaced. We have stayed several places when visiting our kids in Blaine and none of them suited us as well as Kelli's place.

Matt's place was perfect for my group to spend an easy weekend skiing at baker. Very close to the glacier ski shop and wake n bakery, 30 mins from the slopes, and within walking distance of chair 9. There were games and a few dvd's to choose from in the condo, as well as a community building with a pool table, hot tub + pool, and much more. Matt supplied helpful instructions and was very responsive. I would definitely stay here again.

I have stayed in Snowater before and this was a similar unit to many others. It was well decorated, kitchen was well stocked and the home was very comfortable. It felt well furnished, and cozy without being cluttered and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook in.

We so enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the world go by. Condo was very comfortable and the lighting really was great Very comfortable bed and good size bathroom. We hope to come back again in the future