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Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach

Beachfront cottage with water park and Hot tub

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Living area
Room
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellingham, WA
  • Place, Lake Padden Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellingham Cruise Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach

Beachfront Cottage on Chuckanut Bay

Chuckanut Bay Cottage is just steps from the beach and a close trip down scenic Chuckanut Drive to historic Fairhaven in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. Perfect for a couple needing a romantic getaway, or the outdoor enthusiast who wants water for their kayaking or SUPing out the front door or miles of trails for biking and hiking out the backdoor.

This beachfront cottage is situated on a bluff 40ft above the pristine waters of the Salish Sea with gorgeous views of Chuckanut Bay, Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. The sunset view is spectacular all year long!

The 600 square foot cottage is well appointed. The main floor is one large room with a fully equipped kitchen on one side looking through the sitting area and out a picture window facing Chuckanut Bay. There is a large comfortable sofa, flat screen,Apple TV and wifi throughout the cottage. The full bath features a tub and shower. The cottage has naturally finished reclaimed-original wood floors throughout. In the corner of the room is a gas-wood stove making this a very cozy cottage any time of the year.

Upstairs you will find one large room that partially overlooks the main floor. There is a luxurious king size bed facing the bay and islands, wonderful sleeper sofa and ample shelving and hanging space. Both floors are private. Although open to below.

From the cottage it is a short walk down a stairway to the beach. At beach level there is a wonderful private sitting area where you can swim or enjoy the calm bay by kayak or rowboat.

It is a quick bike ride on Chuckanut Drive where one can get on the interurban trail and ride just 4 miles north to Fairhaven, a historic seaside village with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Fairhaven is also the gateway to the San Juan Islands, Victoria and Alaska by ferry and hosts the Amtrack train station if one wants a quick trip to Vancouver BC or Seattle. Imagine all of that without getting into your car! Go south and find the public boat launch, beaches and access to phenomenal mt. biking and hiking of Larabee St. Pk., just minutes from the cottage. Further down Chuckanut Drive are oysterbeds, gorgeous farmland and further yet is Seattle, which is 90 minutes by car. To the northeast Mt. Baker and the foothills of the Cascades offer world class snowboarding and skiing as well as endless miles of backcountry exploring.

Like all the houses on Chuckanut Bay, it is close to the main railway line that links Seattle and Vancouver BC. When the cottage was renovated the owner/builders who live next door, went to great lengths to quiet the cottage as much as possible. If you wish to further diminish the train sounds, earplugs are provided.
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Golf Course. Sehome Hill Arboretum and Bellingham Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • Larrabee State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fairhaven Park - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lake Padden Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Western Washington University - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Duper Burger & Teriyaki - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skylark's Hidden Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Cat - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach located?

Located in Bellingham, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 2 mi (3 km) of Larrabee State Park, Interurban Trail and Bellingham Bay. Fairhaven Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 148 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes very comfortable cabin space with ocean views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Amazing property and hosts

Beautiful location, high quality beds, sheets, appliances and great people to work with. We’ve been here multiple times and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at John's cottage was perfect. It was quiet, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved sitting down by the water to read our books and watch the sunsets. He was a lovely host and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing place to come home to after being out all day exploring Fairhaven and hiking. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and owner were lovely, friendly and helpful. Nothing beats the view of a sunset right from the beach! Ceiling fans were helpful on a toasty day. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindley G.

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

Amazing views

The cottage is really lovely and the views are just incredible. It’s very cozy and comfy especially with all the natural wood.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna U.

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

Beautiful place

We had a wonderful time staying here. Everything was clean, the beds comfortable, and the environment beautiful and peaceful. We definitely would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci A.

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

Great access to water and summer exploring

Thank you for letting us use the kayaks and the hot tubn!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa M.

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

Chuckanut getaway

Lovely, peaceful and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Lovely romantic weekend getaway

This place was absolutely Beautiful. The views are gorgeous the bed is comfortable. And the location is spot on you feel like you're completely away from everything yet it's 10 minutes into towns downtown Bellingham.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Kadance P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Where the hot is located is a dirty mess.no place to sit not clean at all.they can watch you in the hot tub from there down stairs windows..they drained the hot the day before we was to leave .1400 dollers for the hot tub they didn't want the bubbles on .he said he's pays water so lease don't use much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Wonderful stay, perfect location, exceptional host

Immaculate, lovely guest house on an beautiful waterfront property. John was an exceptional host, going out of his way to offer tips and even set-up his outdoor crab boiler to cook our catch that we caught off the bay of his property. Excellent location for relaxing, exploring the area and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

Relaxing getaway

This was the perfect place to spend a little time away from the frigid temperatures of the Midwest. Being by the water is my happy place and this cottage did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Beautiful location on Chuckanut Bay

Comfortable and charming cottage on Chuckanut Bay. Comfy bed and quiet location. Did not find the train to be an issue but appreciated the heads up about it. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott t.

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

Fairhaven relax

We had a lovely stay. Cottage has everything you might need. Very well equipped. Nothing bad to say here. All five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Thanks!!

We stayed a week. Wonderful cottage. Great hiking nearby. John was a great host. We spent most late afternoons down by the water. Lovely. Fun to kayak and stand up. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront get-away

The location is lovely, beautiful view of the ocean and easy beach access. We especially enjoyed using the double kayak and paddling out to Chuckanut Island, it’s a really special spot. The train noise is loud at night, even with earplugs it’s noticeable but if you’re a deep sleeper it might be OK. The hot tub with a view of the ocean and all the hummingbirds was awesome. Overall, highly recommend this spot, but be prepared for some train noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

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Awesome once again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anniversary getaway

My husband and I were fortunate to find this beautiful gem for our special day. We totally relaxed away from the busy city and hectic rush of our lives. Time spent allowed us to plan for our future together. The view was more than expected and trains were far from of our minds in this quiet home. The bed was very comfy and the amenities were great. This place added so much to our trip to WA.

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

My Dream Come True

John, Sarah and family had no idea how much our stay in their cottage meant to us. I use to live in Bellingham many years ago and had always dreamed of coming back one day, and getting to stay somewhere along that magnificent Chuckanut Drive/Chuckanut Bay. As guests, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay than on Chuckanut Bay. The owners were kind, generous and very helpful with their recommendations for us to visit/eat. Their cottage was a 2 story with large windows on the main floor and upstairs where the bedroom was, both overseeing the bay. The morning after our first night's sleep I woke up and looked out the large window and saw that gorgeous view of the bay and had this overwhelming moment that this is what heaven must look like. Our “12 day stay” was the most relaxing, and perfect accommodations for a vacation get-a-way. We plan on going again next year. We wouldn't want to stay anywhere else. The sunsets were stunning!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a treasure. The bed was comfy with many pillow and blanket options. Great kitchen with anything you could need. The view was amazing and just an all-around great place to stay. Mere minutes from Fairhaven, which is a cute little part of Bellingham to explore. The hosts were warm and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estrell Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View was amazing, Host was awesome, will def book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place just off Chuckanut Drive. Great view, well maintained and exactly as shown in listing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, chill alternative to downtown Bham/Fairhaven. Hosts are super friendly and helpful. We saw seals and otters from the property's window. As noted in the description, there is a train that goes by - I thought it was cool.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location, very chill atmosphere, wonderful hosts, what more could you want!? We had a blissful stay, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by John Perry

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I am a semi-retired custom home designer/builder and now work as a construction consultant. I started working at a very young age and eventually owned and ran a large local residential construction company. I designed and built many local homes. Presently I am concentrating my efforts on our VRBO as well as clients that need my expertise. My wife has also worked her way up through the Medical Profession and currently works for a NW Native Tribe.

Why they chose this property

After living in the Northwest for many years in several locations we have settled in one of the very best. Many locals know it as the 'Bahamas of Bellingham'. You can see what they mean by checking out the garden. The waterfront opportunities our property provides has been limitless, more than we could explore in our lifetime! One of our favorite things to do is just sit and watch what the change in tide brings; the magnificent sunsets, weather over the water, the birds and boats.

What makes this property unique

Whatcom county is a wonderful place to recreate but it is also is a great community. It has great environmental consciousness and diversity. WWU contributes a great deal to the community. It is a mountain bike destination with one of the greatest jewels of the region right out front, the San Juan Islands. Sunsets at our property are truly some of the best. A short paddle from the beach is Chuckanut Island, a Nature Conservancy island, with nesting seabirds and fine white shell beaches at low tide. Along the way to the Island you will likely spot an Eagle, Blue Heron, Otter or a Seal that share this wonderful bay with us. The island environment is protected so only day visitors are allowed.
In addition to Chuckanut Mt., nearby Galbraith mountain has great trails for mt. biking and hiking. Hang gliders land on the Bow valley just off Chuckanut drive. Fairhaven is a stone's throw from the property and offers many great options for eating out. Restaurants along Chuckanut Drive offer seafood and other gourmet meals for a special dining experience and offer great romance too. Those that wish to cook their own food, the kitchen is fully appointed and if anything extra is needed we may have it at our house. We love the Taylor Shellfish Farm which is a few minutes from the house and there is a Wednesday Farmer's market in Fairhaven for fresh produce and local arts and crafts. Haggen's grocery, a NWFRESH store, is in nearby Fairhaven as well and offers many organic choices.

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