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

Q: 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 23 kg per pet.

Q: 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).

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Sunrise @ Lummi Island; 120 feet of waterfront

Entry to Sunrise beach home and view of tide flat below

Great room--fantastic view of Hale Passage.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Lummi Island, WA

Bellis Fair Mall32 min drive
Western Washington University41 min drive
Bellingham Cruise Terminal42 min drive
Mount 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

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Backyard with private stairs to the beach.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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 23 kg 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.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.

Lummi Island, WA

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
‪Legoe Bay Winery - ‬5 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 23 kg 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K., Benicia, CA

7 Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Yara N.

17 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

rmnolljr

16 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

KAY L.

10 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

1 Aug 2023

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Rocky beach long weekend

The property was quiet and bwautiful, everyone loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

28 July 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

SteveandChantel G., Bellingham WA

22 June 2023

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

Amazing Getaway

Views from this comfortable cabin are unparalleled. We had s'mores in the firepit, walked the beach at low tide, admired herons, eagles and deer all on the beach, and enjoyed the cottage garden flowers. Hiked Baker preserve, biked the quiet roads, and even played pickleball at the school. Hosts were very accommodating. Hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

22 June 2023

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

Erholung pur

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit hier. Die Ruhe und die wundervolle Aussicht hat uns gut gefallen. Im Haus war alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und die Küche gut ausgestattet und auch der Garten war wunderschön mit Blumen dekoriert. Es gab eine tolle Feuerstelle direkt am Strand die wir am Abend mit einem Feuer und einem Drink genossen haben. Besonders spaßig waren die Ausflüge bei Ebbe. Hier haben wir Krabben und Seesterne gesehen. In den umliegenden Bäumen haben wir sogar Weißkopfadler gesehen. Auf der Terrasse gab es einen Gasgrill den wir oft genutzt haben. Leider hatten wir von unseren 4 Tagen nur 2 sonnige und dann fing es an zu regnen. Aber auch bei schlechtem Wetter konnten wir uns mit den Spielen im Haus gut beschäftigen. Es war eine schöne Zeit hier an die wir noch lange denken werden.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

6 June 2023

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

Stephanie

Gorgeous setting! Mel and Louise are wonderful hosts that go above and beyond. Our family had a great time at this home on Lummi Island. Perfect view of the sunrise and Mt. Baker, with a quick jaunt around the island to Sunset Beach to see a gorgeous sunset. Minus tide allowed us to find and see beautiful Starfish. Eagles were a daily sighting, along with Blue Herron. Looking forward to the next time!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wanda u.

24 Apr 2023

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serene

It was so nice to arrive in the evening with the gas fireplace on and the house toasty. The views from most every window were amazing. We were lucky to have a minus tide and got to see a purple sea star, so glad to see they are repopulating. Many gulls, ducks, Heron, and even deer shared the beach at low tide. The house was comfortable and inviting. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots&pans, and utensils.The bed in the master suite was comfortable and I loved looking out at the water view as lazed in bed in the morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby G.

30 Dec 2022

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Great seaside stay!

We had a great stay! It’s an amazing property right on the water and the house is really nice, was very clean and the owners are kind and very communicative.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

27 Nov 2022

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Excellent experience

We deeply enjoyed the time we spent at the house. Views, wild life, quiet were wonderful.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

25 Sept 2022

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Gorgeous home and views!

We could not have asked for a more beautiful home to stay in for our large family. It was just as listed and only the views surpassed the beauty of the pictures online. The weather was phenomenal, the stars at night were breathtaking and we created some lovely family memories and pictures we'll treasure forever. Our dog had the time of his life as well. I hope we can return someday:)

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

21 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful

We had a hard time leaving. Mel & Louise have a gem of a place. They were so kind. Mel even let my teen borrow his fishing pole and tackle box. It was heaven.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

31 July 2022

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

Amazing PNW beach vacation!

The beachfront experience was so great - watching the tides, exploring the eelgrass meadows and mudflats at low tiding and finding rocks crabs, spider crabs, red and purple sea stars, sand dollars, calms in the sand; swimming at high tide, and paddle boarding at all times between! We watched seals, sea otters, salmon, bald eagles and great blue herons from the deck (make sure you bring binoculars). The sunrise was amazing and the view of Mount Baker was stunning every day. The house was lovely and had everything we needed to be comfortable. It was really nice having the washer/dryer and the kids enjoyed a bubble bath in the big soaking tub. The hiking at the Baker Preserve and the Otto Preserve was great with old growth forests and wildlife. There is a pretty sculpture garden just down the road from the house with a fun swing overlooking Hale's Passage. The driveway requires a brave driver but gets easier with practice. We would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to relax and experience all the PNW coast has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jun D.

21 July 2022

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Wonderful Vacation

We had a wonderful time there. We might have seen three orca even from the property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia F.

1 July 2022

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Lovely Property

Our children had a wonderful time at the house for their annual gathering. It's a beautiful property in a beautiful place. Well worth the opportunity. Nice folks!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marge O.

29 June 2022

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Wonderful Lummi experience!

Our family completely enjoyed this beautiful property -- the siting, the wonderful house, and the ease of our experience! Thanks so much to our great hosts -- Louise and Mel -- for sharing their lovely place with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S., Rapid City

20 June 2022

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Wonderful Retreat

Loved our stay, views and wildlife make a perfect combination. Accomodations are wonderful, our family ranged from 4-67 and everyone had a great week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald L.

4 May 2022

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Very wonderful stay. Would recmend this. To anyone from 👪 to friends

Great

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma Y., Seattle, USA

23 Apr 2022

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Excellent Getaway

We had a wonderful time on Lummi Island, with 5 kids under 8! They loved exploring the beach and relaxing inside playing games. This was a perfect getaway for us! Thank you for extending your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

23 Apr 2022

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Paradise

I LOVED everything about it! The views, the home, the hikes, and the low-tide treasures. The owner was lovely and lightning fast to respond. We would love to make this a yearly trip. Thank you for making everything wonderful!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leticia P.

10 Apr 2022

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Nice hidden gem

The views are incredible. The tranquility only interrupted by the staccato burst of my children yelling “I found a crab/oyster/star fish”. The Salish sea is a comforting balm to a weary soul, a welcome reminder of your place in the world and the absolute smallness of mankind and awesome power we wield over our dominion, be they crustacean or a small fire looking over the rocky beach. Nap in the la-z-boy for an experience that will make you into royalty. Wake, in the middle of the day, refreshed to explore. Enjoy life away from your cares but ever so close to home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

3 Apr 2022

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Lummi Island getaway

A unique and beautiful beach property with stunning views, eagle sightings, and a very comfortable, inviting house. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The history of this family retreat added a lovely dimension to our stay. We enjoyed serene hikes on the Island and walks on the beach. We are grateful to you for sharing your very special home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B., Vancouver, BC

24 Feb 2022

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Amazing Place

Louise’s property and home was amazing! We had the perfect weekend getaway. The home is clean, right on the water, and beautiful! We would definitely stay again if we were on Lummi Island! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jolene Lafferty

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.