Raintree's Sandcastle at Birch Bay

The Resort and Its Setting

Raintree's Sandcastle at Birch Bay is a Raintree-branded timeshare property in Blaine, Washington, built around access to the Birch Bay waterfront. It operates on the familiar vacation ownership model: owners hold a usage interval at the resort, with the option to stay at home or exchange their week through RCI, the network this property is affiliated with. The setting is coastal and low-key, oriented toward beach time and relaxed days by the water rather than resort-style entertainment.

Birch Bay and the Surrounding Area

Birch Bay itself is a small, family-oriented coastal community known for its long sandy beach, waterfront restaurants, and a walkable village with shops and galleries — all within a mile or two of the resort. Birch Bay State Park, just a couple of miles away, adds hiking trails and more beach and shoreline access. Blaine, the nearest town, is about 3 miles away and offers additional dining and shopping, plus the practicalities of a proper town centre. For anyone keen on a day trip, the Peace Arch Border Crossing into British Columbia is around 6 miles away, and Point Roberts — a quirky slice of US territory reachable only through Canada — sits roughly 9 miles away, with its own beaches and lighthouse views. Warmer months, roughly May through September, are when the beach and outdoor side of Birch Bay really comes into its own.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their week at Raintree's Sandcastle at Birch Bay can list it for private resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com. The process is owner-to-owner: you set your own asking price or rental rate, your listing goes live for a one-time listing fee, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform — there's no commission taken on the sale or rental itself.

Because this is a Raintree resort, any transfer of ownership will typically run through Raintree's own transfer process or its owners' association rather than an open-market deed company, so it's worth confirming directly with Raintree what their current transfer fee is, whether they exercise a right of first refusal on resales, and how long a transfer typically takes to complete before you agree a price with a buyer. A resale buyer should also ask what exactly transfers with the week — the usage interval and RCI exchange eligibility are the core of what's being sold, but any outstanding or upcoming annual maintenance fee should be clarified with Raintree or the resort's management before closing, since this listing does not include a stated fee figure.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically drawn to Birch Bay for the beach access and the quieter, small-town coastal pace rather than resort amenities, so listings that are upfront about proximity to the water, the village, and Blaine tend to answer the questions renters actually ask.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Anyone planning travel around their week should expect the most reliable beach weather between May and September, with cooler, more changeable conditions outside that window — pack layers regardless of season, as Pacific Northwest coastal weather shifts quickly. Because Birch Bay is a popular small-town destination in summer and sits near a busy international border crossing, booking and border-crossing times can both stretch during peak season, so building in extra time is sensible whether you're using the week yourself or coordinating a renter's arrival.