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Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake

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A house with a sloped roof, a porch with a bench, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of trees.
A bedroom with a bed covered in a red and white floral bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with a view, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lummi Island, WA
  • Place, Lummi Island Wildlife Area
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Baker Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Lummi Island

Located in Lummi Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lummi Island Wildlife Area and Baker Preserve, while The Upfront Theatre and Whatcom Museum are cultural highlights. Marine Life Center and Spark Museum of Electrical Invention are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Lummi Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Lummi Island Wildlife Area - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Baker Preserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Silver Reef Casino - 33 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 45 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Western Washington University - 51 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Galley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Legoe Bay Reefnetter - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sausburger Stand - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taft's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Naturally Decadent Affairs - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat w/Access to Swim Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Otto Preserve and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Baker Preserve. Lummi Island Wildlife Area and Lummi Island Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is gorgeous. Loved our stay!
We enjoyed sitting near the water and seeing otters swim by!
Beautiful sunrises!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical spot with Amazing View!

We had an amazing time. The house is comfortable and beautifully designed, but the real beauty is the view! The sound of the water and birds- mountain view was heavenly. This was our first trip to Lummi Island and we loved the slower pace and homey feel. Played a lot of board games and cooked great food. A perfect opportunity for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beautiful location, house was average.

When we booked this location a hot tub was advertised. Looks like there was a subsequent remodel to remove the hot tub and expand the master bedroom. The remodel was nice, but our kids were disappointed about the loss of the hot tub. There were also some giant spiders in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We did remove the hot tub as it was causing issues. The picture and verbiage were also removed on the site but there is nothing that can be done about the reviews that are there when the hot tub was available. Instead we enlarged the master bedroom which has an awesome view and the 1/2 bath is now a lovely new large bathroom with shower. Sorry about the spiders but they do arrive with the onset of fall and some are large but not poisonous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lummi come back

Beautiful property. Wake up with a sunrise reflecting off the Salish Sea. We brought our e-bikes (glad we did) to explore lots of hills crisscrossing the island from south to north and back again. Fluffy white towels, soft cozy beds and quiet. The local deer population loves their neighborhood, and will walk right past you while searching for something else to munch. My only caution is for the foodies: this is a scarce kitchen, dull knives and no coffee. Bring a kitchen knife and any other ingredients beyond the flour, sugar, salt and pepper supplied. And stemware was wanting, too. We didn’t mind drinking adult beverages out of tumblers, but the more sophisticated among us may also need to plan here as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2021
The "adult drinking glasses with stems" will be augmented. We will also get the knives sharpened. There is a regular coffee pot and a Kureg. We provide filters but not the coffee. There are spices there as well as the sugar, flour etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The location was quiet and beautiful! Even with children. Everyone on the island was very friendly. The house was really nice and worked very well for our large family of all ages. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Had a wonderful stay for the whole family. Bring a book and play lots of cards!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway location

A wonderful time spent as a gathered family from different places. Relaxing time at a beautiful, quintessential PNW location. Grateful for the VRBO hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

Great location. Nice clean property. The view from the master bedroom was an unexpected surprise. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We loved this property in our location. We had four adults and three children and the space fit us perfectly. Virginia did everything she could to make our stay an enjoyable one. Will definitely come back here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

The house and location were perfect for my purpose of getting away. We brought in food to prepare, which is necessary. We took walks between the rain showers and enjoyed the comforts of the house. We will definitely return during drier days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getawa

Our family stayed 4 nights in August and had a fantastic stay. The house is as advertised, comfortable and has all the essentials. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Excellent house with fantastic view and peaceful property. Everything you want, except a DVD player which they never said was there so it was exactly as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable gathering spot

This rental was ideal for spending time together and visiting, which was our purpose for this trip. The deck overlooking the water is alluring and peaceful, we could feel all of our cares melt away with the water and the clean smell of the trees. Our host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet week away

We had a relaxing stay and the home is lovely. We had just two complaints. First-the cutlery and baking sheets could use updating and there's a need for a cutting board or two, especially given the need to cook at home. (There aren't many restaurants on the island.) Second, the home has a musty smell that seemed a bit like mildew/cigarette smoke. Two members of our family noticed and the other two didn't, so it might not be noticeable to everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
The odor seems strange. I have never had that come up before and it is a non smoking home. I will keep an eye on that and ask the housekeepers to let me know if they smell anything out of the ordinary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home on beautiful island!

This house is luxury with a view. It is spacious, well equipped and wonderfully comfortable. Even though we were there when the area was enduring a record heatwave, the home was comfortable without ac. The beds were very comfortable. Eating breakfast at the outside table watching the ocean was great. The community lake swim beach was a real hit. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a relaxation place to be!!!

This is a great property! Breathtaking views and privacy! The deck was so nice to sit in the morning and watch ships go out and listen to all the birds. Bedrooms are comfortable and kitchen is equipped for what you need. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Island Retreat

Our family of four spent 3 nights on Lummi Island at this amazing property. The views from the master bedroom were stunning. We loved being surrounded by trees. We biked, kayaked, and hiked while we were there. And lots of reading on the deck. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Peaceful retreat on Lummi Island..

Booked the stay for myself and my daughter...while i was busy with Business..she partook in the Property and the entire experience of peaceful relaxation and discovery at Lummi island..The home is tucked peaceful with lovely views of the water...Left right as Berry season was coming alive in pretty bloom...The Property feels like a high touch restful nest in the woods...thoughtfully architecturalized ...w even a ,loft bedroom upstairs...the Island store has everything from Limes..ice cream ..local to imported wine ...to Baking products..the Islands inhabitants are pretty friendly and its a small community that feels peaceful and alive..Virginia was very friendly, caring and professional as a host....the appliances in the home are great..fast wifi ..endless collection of movies to connect to and stream when the time and mood arrives for that...the master bedroom is very restful with views of the water and fertile lush green forest...a wonderful place to work on projects..or retreat,.solo...couple or family...special memories and one of a kind quiet yet very charming trip..!
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing place

We were extremely happy with our vacation at this property in Lummi Island. The view from the house with all the trees and the water creates a relaxing atmosphere. I was delighted with the master bedroom. My kids loved the upstairs. We enjoyed walking to the beach (2 minutes from the house). We could use our kayaks everyday. And I also liked the cleanliness of the house. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stylish, picturesque house - very relaxing

This is a beautiful home - sleeps 6 comfortably. Our kids loved taking the spiral staircase upstairs to sleep and play. We saw more bald eagles than people during our stay. The home is very comfortable, and sparkling clean. Virginia was wonderfully welcoming and accessible in helping us sort out the details of our trip when an unexpected snow storm hit the region. We would love to return again some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lummi Retreat

Initially on arrival there was a hiccup, but Virginia took care of everything. And we were pleased. The house is very comfortable with good water views from the living room. The master bedroom view is probably the best aspect of the property, and the master bath is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visited family - very convenient

Beautiful scenery with gorgeous interior decor. Loved the fireplace
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful stay

We loved staying at this house for a few days. The view from the living room and bedroom was amazing and the house was very spacious and comfortable. The Otto Preserve was our favorite but Baker is a great hike. This rental didn’t have a very well equipped kitchen, so bring some cooking utensils & a bottle / wine opener if staying for a few days. Kitchen pans were in rough shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view, super comfortable and clean, beautifully updated

Everything including the kitchen and both bathrooms were completely remodeled. The beds were comfortable. The living room was comfy. The deck had a great view of the water. The kitchen had all the basics for cooking which we did every night. The decor everywhere was very coordinated and very nicely done. It was a wonderful place for a family of five to stay and enjoy Lummi Island. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LUMMI ISLAND 3 DAY GETAWAY

Really enjoyed our stay on the Island celebrating my husbands birthday. There were 5 of us (2 couples and 1 single) and enough room for us to spread out and enjoy our privacy while easily interacting with each other in the main rooms of the house. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well stocked with a beautiful shower in the master bath. Be sure to check out the gift shop in the grocery store as they have locally, handmade items and some quirky gifts. Beware of the Sunrise Cove hike; it's a killler! but worth it. The ferry ride was a delight; a simple 7 minute crossing and frequent boats so waiting time was minimal. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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