Aparthotel

Raintree's Sandcastle

3.5 star property

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Sports facility
Outdoor pool
Lobby
2 Bedroom PH  | Private kitchen
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
7854 Birch Bay Drive, Blaine, WA, 98230
  • Birch Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Birch Bay Waterslides
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Birch Bay State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

2 Bedroom PH

  • Studio
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 3 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Blaine

With a stay at Raintree's Sandcastle, you'll be centrally located in Blaine, just a 3-minute walk from Birch Bay Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Birch Bay State Park. .This beach aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Birch Bay Waterslides and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Birch Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birch Bay Waterslides - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Birch Bay State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Peace Arch State Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Espresso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drayton Harbor Oyster Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪CJ's Beach House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Woods Coffee - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Raintree's Sandcastle

Beach location and outdoor pool
Raintree's Sandcastle offers 60 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this aparthotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this aparthotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 30 per week); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 60 units
  • Banquet hall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 30.00 per week (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: USD 6.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 40

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Raintree's Sandcastle
Raintree's Sandcastle Blaine
Raintree's Sandcastle Condo
Raintree's Sandcastle Condo Blaine
Raintree's Sandcastle Blaine
Raintree's Sandcastle Aparthotel
Raintree's Sandcastle Aparthotel Blaine

Raintree's Sandcastle Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 497 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing hotel, will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Lovely Off Season Stay

Perfect for a family stay. We used everything in the kitchen. The blender, oven, pots and pans, toaster, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Everything worked great and was clean when we arrived. The table is large enough for several people. Quality furnishings just a bit outdated. The dryer took hours to dry the load of laundry but it did eventually dry. The pool is heated! My daughter and I had a lovely time in the pool and hot tub. It was 51 degrees outside and still warm in the pool. Check in was quick and the staff friendly. She told us there was a rooftop area where you can lounge and look out over the water. We went up at sunset. There are lots of chairs and my kids saw a lighthouse signal for the first time. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia, Olympia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
They need to update their televisions and some essentials around the place. Also need better pictures on the internet of each room.Because they are view is different in every room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely to be by the beach, even in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Billie-Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, relaxing property with a helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Oak Harbor

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Sandcastle is such a great place to rejuvenate and relax! Everyone who works there is kind and professional! I have been coming here for about 12 years and look forward to every trip I plan to Birch Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. People were nice and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience. Such amazing customer service. Room had everything we needed and more
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, at a very reasonable price. Staff are so friendly and gave lots of tips on coffee shops, restaurants and things to do. Great amenities room, room was roomy with kitchen and view. The pool was not open, but we were directed to the sister company next door where we enjoyed the pool and hot tub (in the snow!). Would come again most definitely when in area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, anacortes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, close to water, front desk was very knowledgeable and helped us find lunch, dinner and coffee places closeby
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was amazing. The staff was so comfortable to talk to and had great advice! The sunset out our room was wonderful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Sandcastle! Friendly staff, clean units, great location. A favorite of mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Oak Harbor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great just wish we were able to requests certain rooms. I think they only do it for private pay customers not Expedia ones. :(
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. The room was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Christmas at the Raintree

It was fabulous!! They left us some sparkling cider as it was Christmas. The unit was clean and well appointed. It was too warm with no way to control temp within the unit. The lobby was decorated for the holidays and the staff was so fun and friendly. We will be back and the price was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

birch bay

room was amazing. everyone very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024