Location: Bellingham, Northwest & Islands, Washington State, USA (70 Miles North of Seattle; 75 Miles South of Vancouver, BC)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: House
Charming Lake-Front Property
Spacious, 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, waterfront home includes a state-of-the-art steam bath and sleeping space for 8. The large, finished basement features a hide-a-way bed, its own bathroom and pellet stove for year round comfort. The property’s western exposure lets you relax on the spacious porch and private dock in the sun all day long. The lake is off limits to gas motors and is calm and lovely for kayaking, sailing, canoeing, fishing or swimming in its crystal clear water. For motorized water sports, Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish are only minutes away.
The property, conveniently located, is 70 miles north of Seattle; 20 miles north of Mt. Vernon – home of the Tulip Festival; 20 miles south of Bellingham – home of Western Washington University and offers a Farmer’s market and many cultural events; and less than 60 miles from glorious skiing, mountain biking and hiking at Mt. Baker. Right next door, Blanchard Mountain offers hiking and hang gliding along with spectacular views of the sound and farm lands below. Attend the bi-valve festival, pick up local oysters at the Taylor Shellfish Farm and savor fresh baked breads and a fine selection of cheeses and wines from local small businesses in Bow-Edison. Afterwards, take a ride on Chukaunut Drive or catch a ferry to Victoria, BC. If shopping is your pleasure, there are 2 outlet malls close by along with a number of local casinos only minutes away.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Game Console
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Swimming Dock, steam bath, stocked fishing lake
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200/night Oct.-April $200/night May-Oct
Minimum of two nights stay.
10.5% tax additional.
$80 non-refundable cleaning fee regardless of number of nights rented.
$300 Damage Deposit.
$300 Pet Deposit.
50% deposit to secure the date, all fees paid in full 1 month prior to arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Chris and I were looking for a retirement home and we were in the Belligham area. We love water and we love to ski. Someone suggested we look at this Lake and we fell in love with it right away. We love our home and can't wait to live up there full time but until then we hope others will love it as much as we do.
Why the Owner Chose Bellingham
We live in North Seattle and love that it only takes 1 hour to drive to a little piece of heaven.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Quiet, no motorboats, lots of swimming, hiking, sailing, fishing, skiing at Mt Baker, bicycling.
Property Photos
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- Dock - Lakefront Bellingham House with Porch, Dock, and Steam Bath
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- Covered Deck - Lakefront Bellingham House with Porch, Dock, and Steam Bath
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- Living Room - Lakefront Bellingham House with Porch, Dock, and Steam Bath
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- Living Room
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- Master Bedroom
Traveler Reviews (10)
Great Escape!
Guest: Binney
(San Juan Island)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
I rented Betsey's place for the weekend w/ my 14 year old son and 2 of his friends. We all had a great time. The boys fished, swam, paddle boated and I read and swam and sat in the sun. The house is awesome and has room for lots of people. The boys made a man crib in the downstairs. I had the upstairs and we had plenty of extra room. There was TV and wifi and everybody was happy. Really easy to get to and Betsey was great to work with. We definitely want to go back -for longer next time!
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Excellent home on Cain lake
Guest: Maddie
(Bellevue, WA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/21/11
Betsey, I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful vacation rental this past weekend. Like I said before, my in-laws were vacationing with us along with my sister-in-law and they said that this was the best vacation rental that they have experienced so far. My in-laws sat down by the lake in the shade and watched their grand-daughter spend hours jumping off the dock and swimming. We spent a lot of time having cocktails down by the water and on the lovely deck. It was a perfect spot for my in-laws because it was so quiet and scenic. They were "wowed" by the beauty. I spent hours fishing - catching little perch off the dock with my daughter. Now she wants me to buy her a fishing pole. I told her that fishing is normally not that easy. My sister-in-law and I circled the whole lake in the paddle boat with her picking out the next house that we should buy so they can come again and visit. We spent a lot of time playing board games with the seniors "schooling" us youngsters on how to play certain games. I actually think they were making up the rules as they went along :) Thank You again for a very nice weekend.
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
wonderful vacation
Guest: JH family
(Vancouver/Jerusalem)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/03/11
our family had a wonderful time in this vacation house. the location is great, close to many places in the area and right on the lake. the lake is beautiful and quite. we had fun paddling and swimming. the house is well equipped and was very convenient to our family of 6. We will be back!! thanks!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
peaceful, roomy, and clean
Guest: Al
(california...)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
Brought my whole family together for dinners, entertainment , and paddeling a boat out on the lake for something extra to do.;swimming also. Beautiful setting on the lake. Accomadations for my mom, my brother and his wife, me and my partner, and my sister with two kids. Private and clean. Games to play provided, plenty of cookware and linnen. Would come back again for another stay...a bit dated and bedrooms a bit tight..Betsy great to work with.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers.
Beautiful Destination for a Peaceful Getaway
Guest: Citygal
(Seattle, WA / USA)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
My husband and I live in downtown Seattle and needed a vacation somewhere relaxing. So we, along with a small group of close friends, stayed here for 2 nights and had a wonderful time. Getting to the house was very convienent and easy to find. Once we arrived we were amazed with the beautiful views of the lake with the mountains in the background. The pictures certainly do not do this place justice. The weather was not that great while we were there, but we managed to do a lttle swimming and fishing. We also brought our kayaks and the lake was like glass. Perfect for kayaking. We even spotted a few bald eagles diving down to catch fish. The house is very large and could easily have fit more people than we brought. The fireplace was nice to have during those rainy nights. In case you do stay here and the weather doesn't hold up, the house does have direct tv, wifi, many books to borrow, and dvd's. We definately recommend this house as a perfect getaway from the noise of the city. We hope to stay here again next summer....hopefully when the weather is better.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Visitors from Las Vegas, Denver, Missouri and Arizona
Guest: Wedding Visitors
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Date of Stay: 09/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/27/10
We rented the lake house because we were visiting Bellingham for our sons wedding. We had family stay with us and the eight of us were very comfortable. The best part of the house was the view and the back porch that faces the lake. The house was clean and when we called Betsy and Chris with questions they were very helpful. We had 3 laptop computers going on the wireless internet which made it very nice for three of us that run small businesses and needed to check our email, etc. The kitchen is a little rustic but had a wonderful supply of nice dishes and utensils. We would rent here again.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best lake house ever visited
Guest: Kathy
(Ferndale, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10
Review Submitted: 08/22/10
This Cain Lake house was the best we've ever visited, from Michigan to Florida to Washington. Typically, such houses have castaway pots, pans, and dishes, but this place was classy enough to serve a queen! We saw a few ducks, but the lawn was completely free of droppings. The best ever lake house, from inside to out, and so many comforts of home; fully equipped kitchen & laundry, comfortable beds and bedding, incredible bathroom facilities. Our family was very comfortable and had easy, quick freeway access to take the 15 minute trip to Bellingham for our son's graduation from Western Washington University. This place ROCKS!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Renters Beware
Guest: Victoria
(NH)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 08/01/10
Beware of these owners! The location of the property is misrepresented. It is not in Bellingham but a 20 minute drive from it. We took excellent care of the property and left it very clean. After we left they acused us of having more people than we had staying in the property and putting foreign objects in the garbage disposal. We did everything they asked and took excellent care of the house yet they refused to return our deposit. In addition, the yard and beach were covered in goose poop! It took hours to clean with a rake and shovel before we could let our children play. Overall, we were very disappointed with our experience with these owners.
Recommended for:
Lakefront home
Guest: Stevo
(Vancouver, B.C)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10
Review Submitted: 07/29/10
Stayed at this wonderful lakefront property for 1 week and didn't want to leave. It was very well equiped for cooking, spacious and comfortable. The deck is a great place to relax and the dock and water access was fabulous. Kids enjoyed swimming and fishing, dog enjoyed sleeping and I enjoyed it all. Close enough to town, shopping, golf and parks. Would recomend for a quiet relaxing holiday.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great weekend~
Guest: gradmom
(Pocatello, idaho)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/10
The house is clean and very accessible from the Bellingham area. Working with Betsey was really pleasant. She responds quickly to any questions you may have. The house was well equipped with anything we needed and the views were fabulous! We had such a great time on the lake it was hard to leave.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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