From the first sketch through design, permitting, lot clearing and
turn-key construction — Kestrel Homes carries your project the whole
way with our own crews, in the heart of the Mt. Baker Recreation Area.
Kestrel Homes (Kestrel Corporation) is a custom vacation-home
builder and full-phase general contractor in Glacier, Washington,
serving the Mt. Baker area, Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands
— handling all phases of construction since 2000 and building
custom vacation homes here since 2002.
We started building vacation homes in Glacier in 2002, and have since
built nearly twenty custom homes, spec homes and vacation rentals
— most of them right here in the heart of the Mt. Baker
Recreation Area.
Whether it's an income-producing vacation rental or a private
weekend retreat to hit the slopes and escape city life, we've been
making dreams come true for over two decades — and we keep every phase
under one roof so the people who design your home are the people
who build it.
What sets Kestrel apart: every phase — concept,
design, permitting, lot clearing and construction — is handled by
our own crews of 10-to-30-year tradespeople, giving you one point of
contact, faster timelines, and no subcontractor markup.
One point of contact
The same person guides your project from the first concept through the day you move in.
Seasoned tradespeople
Every member of our crew brings ten to thirty years of experience in their trade.
Faster timelines
We don't juggle dozens of subcontractors' schedules, so projects move and finish sooner.
Honest cost
We self-perform the trades, so you're not paying a markup on a chain of subcontractors — just low overhead and direct labor.
What we build
All phases of construction, under one roof
A Whatcom County builder since 2000 — from custom vacation homes to
commercial tenant work, multi-family builds and year-round maintenance.
Residential
Residential & vacation homes
Custom homes, additions and remodels — plus income-producing vacation rentals in the Mt. Baker area and the San Juan Islands.
Our home turf. Fourteen vacation homes built in the recreation area, from traditional ski chalets to contemporary retreats — see our Mt. Baker builder page.
Whatcom County & Bellingham
All phases of commercial and residential construction for businesses and homeowners across the county since 2000.
San Juan Islands
Island projects supported by our own landing craft, crew lodging and transport by air or water.
Common questions
Answers for homeowners & investors
Who is Kestrel Homes?
Kestrel Homes (legally Kestrel Corporation) is a custom vacation-home builder and full-phase general contractor based in Glacier, Washington, building in the Mt. Baker area since 2002.
What areas does Kestrel Homes serve?
Kestrel builds throughout the Mt. Baker Recreation Area and Glacier, across Whatcom County and Bellingham, and on the San Juan Islands, Washington.
Does Kestrel build vacation homes you can rent out?
Yes. Many of the homes we build do double duty as a private retreat and an income-producing nightly rental, and several sample homes rent through our partner, Luxury Getaways.
Is Kestrel Homes a licensed contractor?
Yes — Kestrel holds Washington State contractor license KESTRH1005DA, which you can verify through the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
Does Kestrel build on the San Juan Islands?
Yes. Kestrel completes island builds using its own landing craft, crew lodging, and transport by air or water.
What does “every phase in-house” mean?
It means the same Kestrel crew handles concept, design, permitting, lot clearing and construction — so you have one point of contact from the first sketch to move-in, with no subcontractor relay.
How long has Kestrel Homes been in business?
Kestrel has handled all phases of residential and commercial construction since 2000, and has built custom vacation homes in the Mt. Baker area since 2002.
What size projects does Kestrel take on?
Everything from a single new window or a 64-square-foot addition to full custom homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, and commercial tenant improvements.
Let's get started
Ready to build your dream vacation home?
Tell us about your lot and your vision. We'll walk you through what it takes to make it real — start to finish, all in house.
