Gather’s luxury vacation rentals in northern Washington State put you in one of the most scenic stretches of the Pacific Northwest. From the San Juan Islands to the slopes of Mount Baker, the landscape shifts constantly: saltwater bays, old-growth forest, volcanic peaks, and small towns that have held onto their unique character.

Light filters differently here, through old-growth cedars and coastal fog, and the landscape moves from shoreline to mountain with little warning. Staying in a Washington vacation rental means settling into that on your own terms. Spend a morning watching herons on Bellingham Bay, an afternoon driving Chuckanut Drive with the saltwater on one side and forest on the other, and an evening with local oysters and a glass of something cold back on your private deck.

The waterfront communities along Birch Bay draw families looking for beach days and sunsets over the Salish Sea. Bellingham anchors the region with a blend of arts, outdoor culture, and walkable neighborhoods that punch above the town's size. And Deming sits along the Nooksack River, a natural starting point for exploring Mount Baker and the wilderness beyond.

Chuckanut Point Villa
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- Sleeps 8
From $1,400 for 2 nights
5.0015 reviews
Lake Whatcom Beachfront Villa
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- Sleeps 8
From $1,400 for 2 nights
5.004 reviews
Avlägsen Chalet
Deming, Washington
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- Sleeps 8
From $900 for 3 nights
5.0042 reviews
Sunny Blue Beach House
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- Sleeps 7
From $498 for 2 nights
5.0049 reviews

Things to Do in Washington

San Juan Islands Day Trip
Island-hop by ferry through one of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic archipelagos, where whale watching, orca sightings, lavender farms, and harborside towns await.
Chuckanut Bay Drive
One of Washington's most scenic coastal routes, winding between Bellingham and Burlington with saltwater views, forested pull-offs, and several destination restaurants worth stopping for.
Birch Bay Beach
A laid-back stretch of the Salish Sea shoreline ideal for long walks, low-tide exploration, and unhurried afternoons.
Mount Baker
A volcanic peak that draws skiers, hikers, and photographers year-round, with some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the Pacific Northwest.

Explore Washington Neighborhoods

Bellingham
A waterfront town with a creative edge, easy access to the outdoors, and some of the most well-situated vacation rentals in the region.
Birch Bay
A relaxed beach community on the Salish Sea where the pace slows down, the tides are low, and vacation rentals put you steps from the shore.
Deming
A rural gem along the Nooksack River and the scenic route to Mount Baker, with vacation rentals that serve as the perfect base for mountain adventures.

I highly recommend taking an evening bioluminescent kayaking tour with Sea Quest Tours near Bellingham, where you can explore the shoreline and caves along Samish Bay. As a Pacific Northwest local and fairly avid kayaker, I found it to be such a fun and unique experience that it has become a must-do whenever friends and family visit our area!

B Ross, Director of Learning & Development