Tiny home by the beach

Description

Tiny home across the street from the beach. Queen bed suitable for 1 or 2. Blackout curtains
PETS: Allows cats and dogs. Total combined wt up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to handle a couple of steps: 4 steps to enter the unit, and one step up into the little bathroom. Dishes and cooking utensils provided along with a 2-burner cooktop. No oven, but there is an air frier and a rice cooker. Fridge sized to accommodate longer stays. Countertops are bar height.

Interaction

There are 6 other rental units at this site. There will be opportunities to meet people if you like and chat around the shared outdoor spaces. Onsite manager lives in one of the units so if anything needs to be addressed, she’s usually right there to handle it.

Neighborhood

Ours is a quiet neighborhood. Pets are welcome. We do request dogs to stay on leash since they will encounter one another on our property and when walking to the beach.

Birch bay is all about beach life: Strolling on the beach, kayaking, shell fish harvesting (in season) and going to the nearby restaurants. The food scene is small, but often includes live music. The beach side restaurants are about 2 miles north, where you’ll also find a coffee shop with local arts and crafts for sale. Check online calendars for the many festivals throughout the year in Birch Bay, Blaine, and Semiahmoo For example, checkout the kite festival and the sand sculpture festival. We also enjoy old car shows, music, art, and food vendors.

Blaine is 10 minutes north and offers more restaurants, a grocery store, post office, a Starbucks, and fast food.

Access

A large deck with lounge chairs is at the front of the property where you might hang out by the propane fire pit. Public beach access is across the street. We run out there most nights to watch the sunset and take pics.
Shared coin-op laundry is in a little red building by the deck.
Ask if you want to borrow a bike.
Feel free to have packages, mail, and groceries delivered here.

Space

Off the main street a little way, and behind a big house, so it’s quiet here. This unit is positioned along the creek with a row of other tiny homes.
Our clientelle are mostly remote workers and some vacationers in the summer months. We work and live here, and occasionally visit – but no loud parties. The vibe is quiet and friendly. You’ll meet people and hang out if you want. Nearby restaurants and live music give you opportunities to expand your circle of friends.

Transit

The bus stop is about 1 mile from here. Guests have stayed here with no car. You can borrow our bikes. There are two mini-marts within a 15 minute bike ride where you can get basic groceries. Borrow our kayaks and paddle over to the restaurants. Viking Foods delivers from local restaurants. Instacart and Whole Foods deliver groceries here.

Notes

The Pacific NW is known for lots of outdoor sporting activities. From skiing to whale watching, biking, kayaking, horse back riding, river rafting, island hopping, you name it – we’ve got it. This location can be your home-base for all these activities within a couple-hours drive. The Canadian border is a 15 minute drive from here. Vancouver is about an hour from the border. Check online calendars for concerts, carnivals and races.