Even though its still only August, we can all feel the summer coming to an end sooner then it should. The weather these days doesn't make things any better and I don't know about you guys but these grey skies make me want to get out of the city and find some sun!
As Vancouverites, we are lucky that we live within a 45 minute drive to the border, which makes getting out of town super easy. On top of that, the state of Washington is full of awesome islands where the weather is currently almost 30 degree Celsius!
So if you and your friends are looking for one last summer getaway before the rain takes over the city, these 12 waterfront cottages are just a short drive or boat ride over the border.
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The Perfect Beach Front Cabin // Eastsound, WA
Sleeps: 6
Cost: $42 per person a night
Distance: 6 hours, 2 min
Features:
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
180 degree water views, yard, private beach front, brick fire place.
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Cozy Cabin // Birch Bay, WA
Sleeps: 11
Cost: $33 per person a night
Distance: 1 hour, 14 min
Features:
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Views of the water, 300 feet away from a boat launch, TV, fresh vegetables from the garden.
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The Mariners Guest House // Ferndale, WA
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $45 per person a night
Distance: less then an hour from Vancouver
Features:
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Recently renovated, lake front, soaker tub, basketball and tennis courts next door.
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Beach Front Home // Lummi Island, WA
Sleeps: 10
Cost: $57 per person a night
Distance: 1 hour, 32 min
Features:
3 bedrooms
2.5 bathrooms
Private beach, amazing views, outdoor fire pit, Wifi, Netflix, Satellite TV, Game Console.
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Ocean Front Restful Retreat // Lummi Island, WA
Sleeps: 10
Cost: $49 per person a night
Distance: 2 hours, 5 min
Features:
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
Newly built, freestanding gas fireplace, smart T.V, 4 bikes, kayaks and life jackets, mooring buoy.
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Rose Mountain Lodge // San Juan Island, WA
Sleeps: 12
Cost: $79 per person a night
Distance: 3 hours, 31 min
Features:
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Large cedar deck, fireplace, jetted tub, office, great room, gourmet kitchen, dining, breakfast, complete laundry and sitting area.
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Scenic 2BR Waterfront Home // Samish Bay
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $76 per person a night
Distance: 1 hour, 50 min
Features:
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
180-degrees of unobstructed waterfront views, fire pit, wifi, TV, private boat launch, 2 adult sized bicycles, gas grill.
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Channel Heights // San Juan Island, WA
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $81 per person a night
Distance: 3 hours, 31 min
Features:
3 bedrooms
3.5 bathrooms
Waterfront home, 5 minute drive to Friday Harbor, TV, WIFI, living room deck, hot tub, outdoor grill.
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Beautiful Waterfront Home // San Juan Island, WA
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $73 per person a night
Distance: 4 hours, 30 min
Features:
2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
Waterfront, private beach, BBQ, hot tub, beach fire pit.
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Eastsound Waterfront Cottage // Eastsound, WA
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $71 per person a night
Distance: 6 hours, 2 min
Features:
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Waterfront, private beach, hot tub, breathtaking views.
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Legoe Bay Beach House on the Water // Lummi Island, WA
Sleeps: 8
Cost: $82 per person a night
Distance: 2 hours, 8 min
Features:
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Each bedroom has its own deck over the water, 250 feet of private beach, gazebo leading to your boat dock and a separate boat launch, regulation bocce court, fire pit, and extensive decks on property.
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Island Waterfront Estate // Orcas, WA
Sleeps: 15
Cost: $98 per person a night
Distance: 5 hours, 57 min
Features:
4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
Hot tub, huge deck, private mooring buoy, private balcony in master bedroom, breath taking views, jaccuzi tub.
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