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Lake Whatcom Water Front/3 Acres/Kayak/Boards/Wood Fireplace

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Well maintained 2480 sq. ft. three level, open beam cabin.
Follow driveway to right, loads of parking behind home.
Water Rights: cross road shaded grass area, beach, dock and float.
Night shot: October 2023
Summer 2022: Guest boat tied up to float, with rubber bumper. At your own risk.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Games Room.

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Loft Bedroom - Access Ladder

1 Double Bed

Top Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Top Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Whatcom Water Front/3 Acres/Kayak/Boards/Wood Fireplace

Summary:
-When thinking about a getaway, it's not just our great home/expansive covered door deck with wood fireplace/3 acres/lake. Bring your fishing rods (we have old ones), and fish for bass off the dock in the evening/bring or bikes or hiking shoes, one mile past the house is Lake Whatcom Park, with a 3 mile long plus back lake trail, or hike Chantrel Trail, up the side of mountain....
- During Prime Summer Months: July 1 to September 1: 7 day stays and typically run Friday to Friday, unless we have fill in days, see calendar, or send message.
- Pricing is based on 3-night stays, for 2-night stays add $200.00.
Note: During high volume times, 3 nights only, no 2 night stays
- Pricing is also based on maximum of 6 people. Add $50.00 per night per person. House fits 6 adults comfortably plus children, under 12 years.
- Day time guests, typically add $25.00 extra ie: grandma and grandpa visiting for the day.
- No Loud or Party Groups. Guest over 35 years. Require names
and ages of guests, plus sometimes ID. Quiet time: 10:00 PM.
- Pets: $50.00 per night each, restricted to main floor only. No
pets in beds or on furniture. No large or vicious dogs.

Lake Whatcom Waterfront - 3 Scenic Acres - Creek - Walking Trail
2480 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, Loft and Lower-Level Games Room Luxury Cabin
Over 200 Five Star Reviews - Ideal Family Destination
Large/loud groups are not permitted. Quiet time: 10:00 PM.

Rates change with season.
Cross Road to Private Swim Beach. Safe Shallow Water. Dive off the Dock or fish for bass, remember your fishing license.
2 Paddle Boards and 2 Kayaks

Cabin:
1) 2480 sq. ft. 'like new two level and bright walk out basement plan.
2) Covered Entertainment Size deck: 25-foot x 13 Foot, wood fireplace, barbeque, roast marshmallows
3) Lower-Level Expansive Open Patio with Hot Tub and gas fire table. (Fire table for summer months)
2) Home is architecturally designed with fir beams, doors, casings, millwork, vaulted and double height ceilings, open staircase.
3) Built with top-of-the-line construction and quality products including oak hardwood flooring and granite counters.
4) Set up for families: baby gate, 2 play pens, 1 highchair, outdoor play center/swing set.

Main Floor:
1) Great room open to gourmet kitchen and lake views.
2) Stainless appliances including electric flat top stove, convection microwave, fridge, plus 2nd wine/drink fridge
3) Kitchen is fully stocked, table clothes, serving dishes, glass platters, punch bowl, pots, pans, frying pans, turkey pan and platter, automatic coffee pot, tea pots, toaster, outdoor gas barbeque.
4) Laundry or Mud Room: sink, cabinets, washer/dryer, iron and board.
5) #1 Bathroom: walk in shower, blow dryer.
Note: 3 full baths in total, one of each floor.

Upper Level:
1) #1 bedroom: queen size bed, sundeck with best lake views in home
2) #2 bedroom: queen size bed, walk in closet
3) Cheater door to main 5-piece bath with tub shower and double shower heads, blow dryer
4) Loft: queen mattress, lake views. Access by ladder off back bedroom. Ideal for mature kids and use at your own risk.

Lower Level:
1) Games and media room walk out to front patio, garden and lake views.
2) Pool table, Bar and sink.
4) #3 bedroom: 1 Double + 1 Twin Bed.
5) Sectional with pull out double bed, plus twin mattress for floor
5) Bathroom: 3 piece includes walk in shower, blow dryer.

Electronics:
1) 2 flat screen tv’s with full movie channels: great room and lower games room.
2) Wi-Fi: wireless and internet hook up in lower-level games room
3) Great room stereo with speakers, plus outdoor speakers.
4) Phones on main and lower level, free long-distance calls to Canada and USA.

Heat, Air Conditioning and Hot Water on Demand:
1) Heat pump, air conditioning and furnace.
2) Propane fireplaces: main floor great room and games room for winter months

Location and Activities:
1) Sought after location on Lake Whatcom offering sunshine from dawn to dusk, including evening sunsets.
2) Private beach, new dock and float, for boats to tie up. Protected area with shallow water between beach and dock for kids to play. Fishing poles at home for fishing off dock. Most catch bass.
3) Quiet side of lake, ideal for water skiing, boarding or tubing in front of home.
4) 2 double kayaks, 2 paddle boards. Beach is lit up at night.
5) 3 acre parcel of land with nature walks, creek running through property. Evening lights to brighten up property.
6) Plenty of parking, 3 spots behind home, 3 spots at street level, room for RV too.
7) Beach is 25 feet front door. Cross Road. We like it with the kids, "The front yard is fenced with gates, so the kids can play in yard and on swing set, volleyball or more, or we all cross the road and go to beach together."
8) No through street with Lake Whatcom Park, 1 mile south of house, 3-mile lake trail and waterfall, or hike up Chantrell Trail.
9) Freeway: 14 minutes, quick and easy to I-5 Sunset or Lakeview Exits
10) Shopping/Boat Launch/Corner Store: 8 minutes to the most northern tip of lake: Britton Road, corner store and day park to launch boat, then another 7 minutes to Bellingham Shopping.
11) Fork Restaurant: 1 mile north of house. Fine dining, people from Vancouver and US take the time to enjoy the lake drive to this restaurant at Y Road. Great takeout pizza
12) Mt Baker: 60 minutes to Mt. Baker with quick easy
access to Mt. Baker Hwy. Families like to book to get 1 day of skiing in, then go shopping or visit with family.
13) Western Washington University: 25 minutes. We get a lot of parents booking at graduation parties and holiday weekends for their families.
14) Skagit Casino: 30 minutes for an evening of fun..
15) Burlington Outlet Centers: 40 minutes.

Keywords: lake front, lake view, south/west sun, dock, luxury home, luxury cabin, boating, sailing, fishing, Mt. baker, RV Parking, Private Boat Dock, fine dining, wedding, banquet, casinos, biking, walks, lake trails, water falls, paddle boat, kayaks, paddle board
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About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The Hitting Zone and Regal Barkley Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mindport and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention. Travelling with kids? Consider Marine Life Center, or check out an event or a game at Skagit Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Whatcom - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kulshan K2 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Feo Get Smashed - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Scotty Browns - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Overflow Taps - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Da Vinci's Classic Subs - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 298 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Cindy was amazing ! Extremely accommodating and communicative. The house itself exceeded expectations. It was super clean and well stocked. The kids (and dogs) loved it so much we all decided we were going to come back. Thanks for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2026
Hope to see you soon! Cindy
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well stocked. They provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Great location. Beautiful views from the house.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time I have stayed at this house, and it was even better the second time. It is a beautiful house and the owner is so nice and responsive. Clean as a whistle and well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thanks and hope to see you back! Cindy Walker
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10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location was AMAZING ! The host reached out to me to make sure all was going well! Great place for an adult vacation, as well as kids! I enjoyed every minute with my four young grandchildren! Thank you all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2026
Our family loves the place too! 15 years later, and it never gets old! We do spend money each year to keep it looking new for you and us to enjoy! Hope to see you back. Cindy Walker
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the house! It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing visit. The location is beautiful—just steps from the lake—and we even spotted deer and eagles in the neighborhood. We hope to be able to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Look forward to having your family again! Happy New Year! Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with an amazing view and everything needed for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Its our family holiday home too, not simply a VRBO. We continually are improving. Thanks for review and hope to see you back. Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

izjadin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family and i had a great time! Beautiful home and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Love to see you back! Cindy Walker
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our family reunion. We had great weather and loved our time in and on th lake. Wouldn't hesitiate to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Love to see you back! Thank-you for leaving the house and yard in order. Enjoy the last few days of summer. Cindy Walker
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dagney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Water access was excellent and house was well kept and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful and reached out when we arrived to make sure everything was in order. The home and location are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home and excellent location. The host, Cindy, was extremely responsive and helped troubleshoot issues within her control very quickly. It felt like an honor to stay at this great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Sean, What a nice review! Hope to see you and family back! Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake front location. Very well appointed house that’s great for all ages! Loved watching the beautiful sunsets from the dock. Would happily return to this highly recommended property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are seeking relaxation in a beautiful area close to all adventures then this is your VRBO. Cindy’s home was breath taking and we will be back. The home had everything you could imagine, the fireplaces were wonderful, the view, reading my book down by the lake was the most relaxed I’ve been in a while. Plenty of room for two people up to eight. Thank you again Cindy for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Krissy, you are so nice to take the time to write such a lovely review. We hope to see you back. Thank-you! Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

Our kids loved playing in the yard and there was an abundance of toys that they enjoyed. The hot tub was wonderful with views of the lake. It was a very relaxing and fun trip for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2025
Great time, and the sun cooperated too! Thanks for coming!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

What an amazing place. We rented to have a small family get-together for daughters graduation and every aspect was perfect. What a great set up to entertain!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2025
Glad you enjoyed the set up for your family get together. Every June, we have families coming for graduation, and enjoying their time. Thanks for coming. Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

We had a great time at this beautiful house! We will be booking it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
John, Hope to see you and family back! Thanks, Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Was a lovely and relaxing place to stay with friends. Plenty of space for everyone. Host was very accommodating and responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinnamon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great retreat stay

Home is very comfortable (beds are a bit soft) and cozy. Easy communication and responsive emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

Great space for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rozele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house for the win!

2nd time staying in this home. It never disappoints! Family had a blast enjoying the beautiful weather, lake side. Will keep coming back :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
Perfect! I didn't realize this was your 2nd stay. Hope to see you back again, you are wonderful guests. The caretakers so you leave the home so nice! Thank-you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Bellingham

Cindy’s home is fantastic in every way - great location and amenities, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful views and outdoor spaces. I can only imagine how much better it is in the summer. Thanks for a wonderful and relaxing stay - we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thanks so much! After 15 years of ownership, we go it all figured out...Hope to see you back. Cindy Walker
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakefront Home

Wonderful setting on the lake, beautiful and clean home, host great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2024
Wonderful! Hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Thanks so much, Cindy! Beautiful home and incredible communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Cindy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

This is a beautiful place all around! Loved the views and the hot tub. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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