Vacation Rentals by Owner

Simply Delightful

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

I stayed here with another person while taking a Neural Manipulation workshop. Bodywork courses can be intense so comforts of home are much appreciated. This cabin had such a homey feel and was extremely well maintained and I was so happy to find spices in the kitchen to use for cooking! The house is so nice and very nicely decorated. My house mate and I found there was plenty of room and we didn't feel like we were in each other's space at all. It was so close to everything as well - Fairhaven and Bellingham shopping and dining and only minutes from where the class was being held. I recommend Fairhaven for ultimate charm factor :) I enjoyed a 4 mile hike in Stimson Nature Preserve which is right around the corner. It was so nice to get out on a day off in the middle of my training to experience nature. The sunrise on my last day there was spectacular! I am from the East Coast and have never been to the PNW. This was such a wonderful experience that I know I will want to vacation here one day. The owners were great to communicate with while setting up the rental and also during and after my stay. I will return for another course next year and will definitely want to rent this cabin again. Thank you for providing such a wonderful abode.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A great week!

Guest: Doug (Prairie Village, KS)
Date of Stay: 09/12/11 Review Submitted: 09/18/11

We wanted an alternative to a hotel for a week-long stay, and this place fit the bill! It's a beautiful house with a great kitchen. The warm living room has a perfect view of Whatcom Lake. We especially liked the four big leather chairs in the living room. And the big front porch provides a nice place to sit in the morning and evening. The place was fantastically clean and the amenities were perfect -- everything you needed in the kitchen, comfortable beds and -- for this tech-needy visitor -- a fast Internet. And the owners were always ready, willing and able to answer questions. We highly recommend this for a couple or a family of four.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A clean, lovely spot with a view

Guest: Douglas (California)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

There's not a Very Good button, or I would've chosen that. Pros: A really nice little house. A homey place with a lodge-like feel, especially the living room with original wood paneling and nice leather chairs. Kitchen was also a strong point--sharp knives, complete set of dishes/glassware, quality pots and pans. Bedrooms both had comfortable beds--a queen in one, two twins in the other. Bathroom was modern with nice linens. Deck is a great place to hang out/bbq with a view of the lake. On that, the view is quite nice, although wires do cross through it from the deck/living room windows. There is a beach across the road and, although we didn't use it, it looked like a good spot to catch some sun (if you're lucky enough to have it like we did) and relax. Overarching PRO: This place is spotless! No dirt, no dust, no stains, no 'secrets' in the bottom of the fourth drawer or behind the fridge;-) Paint/finishes in excellent shape--no chips, wear, grime, etc. Middle Ground (neither pro nor con, IMO): Location. The house is right on the lake (pro) and away from the bars/restaurants/shopping of Bellingham (pro or con, depending on your take). There's a full service gourmet market ~10 mins away, so you can get whatever you want for dinner, but it also isn't Boundary Bay Brewery in town.... Cons: Only one really, and depending on your sensibilities, it may not be a con at all. Our main downer was the nearby road. The house is above the road and very close to it. Traffic is busy from early morning until well into the evening and the noise and level of 'bustle' was distracting at times. That said, the bedrooms are in the back (and traffic dies down substantially after 10), so no issue with getting good sleep. Still, it wasn't our favorite part. Overall: a great place for a small family or group. Not a place for seclusion and quiet contemplation, but if that's not your thing, then it's darned-near perfect. Enjoy. Last: We went on a whale watch with Island Mariner. A wonderful time--seals, porpoises, and best of all--ORCAS! An awesome experience and highly recommended.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great cabin, we had a great visit

Guest: sam winter (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

The cabin is clean, warm and very charming. The four of us had a great stay while in town for a family wedding. We enjoyed hosting our family for a deck BBQ lunch with a great lake view and smores that night on the lake. The hotel stayers were jealous of our cabin. Would definitely recommend this and hope to return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Arrr! In a good way! Amazing!

Guest: KDM (Wasilla, AK)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Loved the "cabin" & the pirate beach! I may have been too tired, at our 2 am check-out, to spell thoroughly correctly in the guest book, but we truly & thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was so pretty, clean & cozy that I wanted to live there! The yard was lush & green. The lake view & beach access were both equally awesome. The doe & fawn I saw in the morning were so perfectly timed w/ my awakening, I thought the owners may have released them like in Funny Farm. ;) The owners are close, if anything is needed, & will address any questions or concerns very nicely, professionally & quickly. Time your stay in hot weather to fully enjoy the beach, Lake Whatcom & the 2 BBQs, although it would be nice any time of year. The property is just enough out of town to be more private, w/ downtown only 10 minutes away. There are also bus routes very close, if car travel is not available or desired. We hope to come back for another & longer stay!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Lovely stay!

Guest: Karen (British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

I can't say enough good things about our stay in Michael and Terri's cabin. Everything we needed was available to allow for a great stay at the lake. Michael and Terri were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. We would definitely recommend the property to friends and family!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Perfect Getaway for Young Families!!

Guest: Lindsey (Olympia)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/11/10

We had the opportunity to spend our fourth of July weekend here with our two small children. The cabin was perfect and exceeded our expectations (the pictures don't do it any justice). Our two year-old daughter was in heaven at the lake with it's wading area, sandy beach for digging, and fire pit perfect for roasting smores. Michael and Terri were very welcoming and accommodating. We will definitely be back and look forward to our next visit!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely getaway cottage

Guest: Judy and John (North Richland Hills, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this darling cottage. Very attractive decor, comfortable beds, plenty of room for the 4 of us and the VIEW! Fantastic. We loved it. John & Judy McMaster and kids, North Richland Hills, Texas

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Karen 10 (Lincoln, CA )
Date of Stay: 10/30/09 Review Submitted: 10/30/09

My friend and I stayed at Terri & Michaels cozy home overlooking lake Whatcom. We were there to enjoy the fall colors which were abundant and celebrate my friends birthday. The house is comfortable and well stocked with all the necessities that made our stay extremely enjoyable. We would recommend the house and the great hospitality of the owners to our family and friends. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning again some day.

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Guest: Mac F. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/31/09

My then-fiancee and now wife rented the lakehouse for the week leading up to our wedding in Bellingham, and it was the perfect retreat from the hubbub. So nice, in fact, that we cut into the honeymoon and stayed an extra two nights. Everything was very clean, very well-cared for and beautiful, and the private lake access was great. The owners are very responsive. For example, when a busy groom lost the key, they had a new one waiting for him--a lifesaver.

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Guest: The Guzoto Family (Olympia, Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We were in Bellingham for our sons graduation from WWU. This cabin was an incredible sanctuary from the busyness prior to arrival as well as the busyness of all going on in Bellingham. Sitting in the awesome leather chairs watching the lake, the sky, the deer was so relaxing. It felt so welcoming and Michael and Terri so very informative. We found the kitchen to have everything we could have wanted, very well equipped. I would love to return and be filled up once again with the feeling of calm and serenity I felt staying at this Lake Whatcom get-a-way!!! Thank you so much!!

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Guest: Ann & Terry Brandes (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/26/09 Review Submitted: 05/26/09

VERY beauuutiful, serene and wonderful place to unwind, after our first & very miserable flight coming over with Allegiant Airlines from San Diego, it was ALL worth it when we arrived here. THANKS Terri & Michael for sharing your home!

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Guest: Kathy Ambrosius (Dove Canyon, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/25/09 Review Submitted: 05/25/09

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lake Whatcom cottage. It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We really enjoyed sitting in the big leather chairs with our feet up on the ottomans and watching life go by on the lake, reading or watching the flat screen TV. Hope we can stay again sometime.

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Guest: Cat Cardinalli (Paradise, Ca)
Date of Stay: 02/18/09 Review Submitted: 02/18/09

The view from this property is magnificent and the owners who lived within sight were so friendly and available for any questions or needs. I found myself wishing more than once that I had brought binoculars to get a closer look rowers on the lake or the bald eagles soaring overhead! Directly across the street from the house is access to a sandy, private beach exclusive to this property with its fire pits and picnic table and BBQ for festivities right on the lake. Because I was with my elderly mother who doesn't tolerate cold, I appreciaed the easy and rapid heating with the touch of the thermostat. We felt confident turning the heat OFF in the daytime, knowing it would re-heat in moments when we got home. Bring wood, if you prefer to use the wood stove in the house. I also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen with its spices, paper towels, coffee filters, and every type of cooking utensil you could need as I had a BBQ dinner for family on the deck. There is a great flat screen TV for when you get "sick" of staring at the lovely view! We absolutely loved our time here--thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us!

Owner response:Was wonderful to have you and your mother, Cat. You are right that the beach is very awesome, but it is a shared beach. :)

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Guest: Anne B. (-)
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/09

What a delightful home to relax and take in the view. Well appointed and tastefully decorated. Waking up in the morning to such an amazing view was fantastic and the owners were very accommodating. Thank you Michael and Terri for making our New Year's Eve and my birthday so special by letting us stay in your home.

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Guest: Brian Hope (Kent, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/24/08 Review Submitted: 11/24/08

A fantastic guys' weekend retreat location. Everything was clean but not too pristine to use. The location was ideal for feeling away from it all and yet only about 10 minutes from Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro (that's a HUGE plus!). The owners were very accommodating and easy to work with. I highly recommend this lakefront rental and will use it again in the near future. Definitely worth the money.

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