Sun Retreats Birch Bay

The guy at the front gate should not be dealing with people. My family and I were walking back from our morning walk to the beach and used our VIP gate pass to scan in. He rudely ran over to us once we had entered and said we were required to show our ID upon entrance and scolded us that we would not be allowed to enter the park without it. Yet the person ahead of us who drove through using their gate pass was not stopped. If this is the policy then it should be posted at the gate and should be applied equitably to pedestrians and motorists alike. Additionally we sometimes will enter through the back gate at the general store and there is nobody stopping to check our ID's there. What is the purpose of purchasing a VIP gate pass if we still have to stop at the front desk to show our ID each time?

This is an RV Park. Very expensive for unmaintained dirt roads and no patios. The only amenities were a pool and hot tub which we didnt use. Victor, the gate guard, was very rude. Not good considering he's the first face you see upon entering. We did have a great time visiting our friends there.

I should have asked to be moved to a different spot. The spot was uneven and we could not get our RV level. The pool area looks very nice, as does the clubhouse. The surrounding area is Birch Bay, a quaint little beach town. There is also a state park with plenty of parking and boat ramps.

This is an RV Resort, not a motel. Questions about rooms do not apply.

The lady on the phone was great. Our friends called later and were told they couldn’t be near us even though those sites were empty all weekend! The man at the front gate was so rude, if I weren’t a member I wouldn’t be back, same goes for my non member friends!

We had a great experience with the staff at Sun Retreats — they were incredibly friendly and accommodating. I made a last-minute reservation for a tent site and later needed to rebook it. The process was easy and hassle-free, and we were able to move our stay to the 4th of July weekend.

The tent sites themselves were very clean, well-kept, and conveniently located near the dog park and restrooms. The bathrooms were also clean and well-maintained, which we really appreciated.

That said, we ended up leaving a day early. The fireworks went on until about 1:30 AM, and unfortunately, there was a baby at the neighboring site who cried for over an hour after that. Needless to say, we didn’t get much sleep and spent the next day feeling exhausted and grumpy.

While the noise wasn’t something the campground could control, we’ve learned our lesson — we’ll avoid booking here over the 4th of July weekend in the future. Overall, it's a great spot for families, just not ideal for light sleepers or those without earplugs during holiday weekends.