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

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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Escape to Lummi Island's serene waterfront setting at Crabbin’ Cottage, where a private beach awaits exploration and beautiful ocean views greet you each morning. Launch your boat nearby, kayak or bike around the island, and unwind with two fireplaces and a spacious deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There are year-round residents next door, so please be considerate of noise levels, especially during sleeping hours. Thank you!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Lummi Island, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The Upfront Theatre and Whatcom Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Marine Life Center and Park Bowl. Traveling with kids? Consider Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Bellingham Railway Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Lummi Island Beach Access - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Silver Reef Casino - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 33 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Western Washington University - 40 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 42 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bock’s Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Legoe Bay Reefnetter - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Store Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taft's - ‬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?

Check-out 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 vacation 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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

8/10 Good

Natalie W.

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

Great Location, Beautiful view

The location and property are amazing! It's great they allow dogs. The bunk beds were broken, so the top one was unusable. We let the owners know so hopefully it's replaced for the next guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Janet N.

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

Quiet. Restful. Lovely.

At least in April, Lummi Island is remarkable for its silence. We heard birds, and an aircraft far away, and the occasional crinkly sound of the tires of slow moving “traffic.”One thing important for guests to note: The charming ferry can hold about 16 cars or one semi. Islanders leave in the morning 6-9-ish (I think to go to work, the sad souls) and return 4-6 ish. Those are busy ferry times. If you need to be someplace, get it the ferry line early. And please shut off your motor while you wait to protect nearby residences from excess exhaust fumes, and so you can hear the birds.The description of this property is a bit low-key relative to the beauty of the place. Mt. Baker. Glorious sunrises, and 10 minutes away a place to view the sunsets as well. Nice yard, beautiful trees, and a sense of seclusion. My ratings are accurate about our stay. I don’t take them lightly.We had great interactions with our host beforehand, and also with the housekeeper, who served us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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