Semiahmoo Drive meanders along the bank on one of Washington State's most northern borders. The Peace Arch Border Crossing to Canada just 6 miles. Directly On the 49th Parallel . Let me correct that , it is 48.9890*
This home is 3/4-acre, high bank waterfront with a large grassy yard. Front of property offers many other sitting areas for bird watching or just enjoying nature. Lush flower gardens with, 180' westerly water view. This home is 2400 Sq. ft. with another 850 square feet of deck, partially covered. Another deck at the bank is 140 sq.ft., right beneath the Eagles Tree.
Enjoy the sights of Vancouver Island, Point Roberts, Lights of White Rock, The Canadian Cascade Mountain range, the Sunshine Coast, bird watching, and of course the sunsets with the 4 resident Eagles. On The 49th Parallel.
Beach access is at Semiahmoo County Park 3 miles North. This park is a Scenic natural area with beaches, trails & panoramic views, the longest paved walking trails in Whatcom County. Birch Bay State Park 6 miles south, shellfish family BBQ areas, and much more.
Interior is designed with a Pacific Northwest, Native American theme.
We think of the home as a "Boutique VRBO", the house is stocked just as a home making your travels lighter & easy. kitchen spices (over 10 ) paper products dish soap etc. Toiletries down to conditioner shampoo etc. essential, nursery items for infants, (please let us know) almost everything needed for the beach or picnics, firewood is also stocked. Our tap water is very drinkable, supplied from freshwater springs from Mt. Baker.
The great room has a River Rock fireplace, (wood supplied) this room is open to the kitchen, dining, and sitting area. The great room has a 55" Tv Screen / DVD /Blu-ray and sound bar, with various movies from days gone by. Wi Fi internet - can be spotty at times and slow to load if multiple devices connected.
A Gourmet kitchen with an island for gathering or prepping, a Black Walnut live edge bar for plenty of kitchen seating, dining table for 6-8. A variety of dishes, more than enough for up to 4 meals (Dishes for around 25) before having to run the dishwasher. Some basic food items~ Sugar, flour, the 10 top spices and herbs, baking staples. Coffee, creamer, sugar. A Keurig, drip coffee maker & French press. Crockpot, crab boiler, pancake grill, waffle iron. A Movie theater-type popcorn maker, (containers) also everything needed for an ice cream bar including a milkshake maker and sundae glasses. Fun stuff for family gatherings! Edaleen Dairy for the best local ice cream
The home sleeps 6-8 adults -10-12 adults a bit tight with 4 private rooms and a sleeper sofa in the living room and added air beds as needed (small laundry fee for over 8 people). Children (4-6)can be tucked in many spots, 2 futon couches 1 single bed in Africa room or an airbed on the deck under the stars, Large chaise lounge in master bedroom.
The Tulip room has a queen bed with ample closet space and a large dresser. (sharable with those in Bear Cave/no closet). A bench window seat looks out to the front garden for bird watching and is 6 steps to to the bathroom.
The Africa room has a queen bed and a Childs twin bed. Fun for kids, or quiet office space. The room is stocked with TV toys and books, costumes, musical instruments, toys for kids, of all ages. We also have Numerous board games in the front entry.
The sunroom/Bear Cave has a new queen sleeper sofa(feather bed topper is supplied) & TV, and a Pac Man Arcade Game. A Door to the deck with water, Eagle view! A small room, but it does provide privacy away from the main great room, no closet , room for a luggage rack, but other places clothing can go (Tulip room).
Upstairs a private master retreat, decorated with a beach theme. Large bathroom, double sinks, with a sitting area. Large closets, gas fireplace, private deck, and water view from the King size bed, a Sitting area nice comfy chair, coffee maker fridge and Microwave, no need to hurry downstairs.
The private deck with a topless rail gives a fantastic, Island, mountain Eagle and sunset view! Outdoor furniture, with gas fire pit on the upper deck.
The back of the house is wrapped in 850 sq feet of decking with 3-4 separate sitting areas. The glass rail gives you an unobstructed view from wherever you sit.
Great space for family BBQ on the gas grill. The large round Furry White Chair that holds up to 3 is also used as an outdoor bed for a sleep out in the summer.
Outdoor Amenities include couches dining table, gas fire-pit, and a bistro table, 2 deck heaters, yard toys, croquet, corn hole volleyball badminton, and children's yard toys are supplied. Sun-setter awning covers BBQ in rain or provides shade from the sun.
Live edge bar.
Beach access is at Semiahmoo County Park 3 miles North. This park is a Scenic natural area with beaches, trails & panoramic views, the longest paved walking trails in Whatcom County. Birch Bay State Park 6 miles south, shellfish family BBQ areas, and much more.
The Eagles Perch photo platform/deck at the bank. Great location to see the lights of White Rock, and the Canadian Cascades. This is where you will also find the outdoor firepit. Firewood is supplied.
Items for infants, a highchair, playpen/Bed, walking stroller gates, and other toys so do let us know the ages of kids. You will find everything you need for your beach picnic, a rolling ice chest, plates, silverware, a tablecloth, fold-up chairs, roasting sticks, ice chests, beach towels. A bucket with a Firewood starter and shovel provided for a beach campfire. Extinguish all fires completely.
Paradise is what we have been striving for. Come stay at the Bay, enjoy life on the edge at "Sunset Escape", on the 49th Parallel ! We are confident you will come stay again!
PET FRIENDLY-DOGS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED Dogs are welcome but should be obedience trained if over 35 pounds. Must be approved with our paid pet fee. Large pets that will be out in the yard must be obedience trained. We have a small split rail fence & it isn’t total enclosed .We do have gates for the deck and block the backyard off.
A Snif-spot is just 6 miles from the house that has 40 acres of woods and a small stream. Also, a dog sitter
LOCAL INFORMATION-
You can seek out local activities like hiking, kayaking, golfing, Snow skiing at Mt. Baker, San Juan Islands, Sunshine Coast Vancouver, Grouse Mountain Whistler Blackcomb, Vancouver B.C. Victoria. (when our border opens just 6 miles) Salmon Halibut sport fishing, Whale Watching Bicycle riding, or just hang out and RELAX! Check out the variety of birds from swarms of hummingbirds, resident eagles, or herons that fly in at night to roost on the bank
Semiahmoo resort and Semiahmoo Spit park (beach) are 3 miles north, Great food and restaurants with amazing views, fire-pit benches, a large deck that used to greet fishing vessels for the old Cannery. Birch Bay & Blaine, some great restaurants Mt Baker Ski Area
NO LARGE PARTIES- Contact us we will see if we can accommodate. CONTACT US DIRECT FOR LONGER STAYS.
We do have driveway front porch security camera, make sure no fraternity parties are happening..
Semiahmoo First Nation
https://www.semiahmoofirstnation.ca/
https://www.mtbaker.us/snow-report/
Grouse Mountain Ski Resort
https://www.grousemountain.com/
Whistler Ski Resort
https://www.whistler.com/
Abbotsford Center B.C. Event Cent just 1 hour.
https://www.abbotsfordcentre.ca/
Sportfishing
http://www.sportfishjunkies.com/search/fishing-spots--near--blaine-washington-united-states-of-america-1
Kayaking
https://moondancekayak.com/
Whale Watching
https://outerislandx.com/
Go-Carts
https://www.miniatureworld.org/go-karts
Parks Nearby -
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3579/Semiahmoo-Park
https://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/View/4595/Birch-Bay-State-Park-PDF
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/wa-hiking/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=washington&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=nlbuttonB1
Boat tours crabbing trips
https://dreamboatcompany.com/
https://birchbaywa.org/birch-bay-discover-days/
49th-PARELLEL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/49th_parallel_north