Title: Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105878800/105878796/8cfe593e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105878800/105878796/036b631c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105878800/105878796/458fcc5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105878800/105878796/016db872.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105880000/105878800/105878796/5e03d4ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A water park, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town Set on a private beach property on the Bay with views of the Pacific Ocean, Oceanside Retreat is the perfect place to get-away in Birch Bay. Spend the day at the private beach out front, bring your paddle board or crabpots, have a bonfire, or take a day-trip up to Vancouver. An abundance of outdoor activities and close proximity to the State Park, waterslides, restaurants & bars. There is absolutely no smoking and no pets allowed on the property- maximum 4 guests. This is not the entire house, it’s the bottom floor of the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1580700/1580617/66acd9ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Raintree's Sandcastle Blaine - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 530 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=1580617&PinnedHotelID=1580617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69700000/69693600/69693589/2f7403ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birch Bay Beach Cabana - a tiny oasis close to everything at the Bay. 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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 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Blaine, this cottage is in the mountains and on the beach. Peace Arch State Park and White Rock Pier are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ocean Park Shopping Centre and Ocean Park Mall. Birch Bay Waterslides and Cloverdale Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Blaine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blaine.dx6456) [View more Cottages in Blaine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blaine-Cottages.d6456-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C48.94188%2C-122.76329&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tUENOAuXQLiSax4Y4geJ1Hd8aUs=) Blaine, WA ### What's nearby - Birch Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Birch Bay Waterslides - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Peace Arch State Park - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles - White Rock Beach - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles ### Getting around - Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 25 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Baywood Coffee - ‬18 min walk - ‪C.J.'s Beach House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Great Blue Heron Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bay Breeze Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Carl's Jr - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town located? > Nestled on the beach, this Blaine cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Birch Bay Beach and Birch Bay Waterslides. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oceanside Retreat ~ Private Beach in Quaint Seaside Town Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Erin L. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Cute We had a nice stay. We loved making a fire on the beach and watching the sunset. The view is great and the proximity to everything is perfect. ##### Erin L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay We loved the house, we loved the views! We enjoyed the comfortable patio as well! ##### Richard B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice C. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful peaceful getaway! Beautiful place and location definately would stay again! peaceful getaway. Highly recommend 😊 ##### Janice C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis O. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious & Spectacular The home is clean, convenient, spacious, and has a spectacular view of Birch Bay—easy access to restaurants, the beach, and nearby shopping. Appreciate this property's privacy and cleanliness and the simplicity of check-in/check-out. ##### Travis O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LAUREN K. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birch Bay Cool The property is well-maintained and quite cozy. The location is perfect.- away from the main drag of Birch Bay but close to wherever you need to go. I would recommend this property for couples and singles alike. ##### LAUREN K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property is incredibly comfortable and well planned. The hosts are kind, extremely helpful, and responsive. Left feeling like a friend rather than a guest. The rental was right up at the water and made for incredible sunsets. The rental was well-stocked and wonderfully clean. ##### Sarah Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob H. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Had a great time! Thanks! ##### Jacob H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellyn V. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful beach side retreat Our 1 month stay at this Oceanside Retreat was amazing. Jayne was so responsive and wonderful to deal with from start to finish. The home was super cozy with cabin like vibes and was equipped with everything we needed over the stay. Looking out the window and seeing the Ocean right there was nothing short of amazing and those sunsets were stunning! We absolutely loved the Birch Bay community. We would absolutely love to come back and stay there again. Thanks so much for everything Jayne! ##### Kellyn V. Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JJ D. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### birch bay retreat Great to meet the owner . Wonderful ,comfortable place, Easy walk across street to be closer to bay. ( with private sitting area and super comfortable lounge chairs to watch sea birds and wild life.) The surrounding neigborhood very good, easy location to explore from. We really appreciated the good working kitchen that to hosts had provided too, Great for small families and really enjoyed calling it home for a few days. Thanks for the all the attention you gave to both interior & out doors too. ##### JJ D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Howard L. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property - great value My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend with a trip into Vancouver for the day. It was clean and comfortable, and a fabulous value. The view onto the bay is spectacular. Easy access to the surrounding area, and an easy 90 minute drive to downtown Vancouver. My only note is that if you stay during a cold month (we were in December), the heating was a little challenging. There is an in-wall heater in the bedroom and bathroom, and a gas fireplace in the living room. The in-wall heaters definitely struggled to keep the place warm when it was windy and in the 30's (F) outside. ##### Howard L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin T. 16 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place was great, great location very clean Wasn’t long enough ##### Robin T. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah D. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Not the whole house, it's a "suite" but very nice The listing said it was the whole house. It's not. It is one out of three suites. That being said it was very clean, quiet, had a full size kitchen with all appliances, lots of amenities, and a view. There were condiments, tea, shampoo, conditioner, etc. There's no air conditioning and it does get a little hot. You can't access the master bedroom without going through the first part of the bathroom which is strange. It was easy to park, had lots of outdoor entertaining areas, and had clear directions on everything. We would stay there again. ##### Sarah D. 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