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Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 72600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellingham, WA
  • Lake Whatcom
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Western Washington University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • North Lake Whatcom Trailhead
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom upstairs with 3 piece En Suite Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water

Well-appointed and spacious Lake Whatcom vacation home in Sudden Valley Gate 1. Across the street from the public beach at Sofield Park and a short walk to the Sudden Valley golf course, this fully remodelled two-level home sleeps up to 8 and includes two TV/family rooms and spacious front and back decks. Preference will be given to families and adult groups.

Property manager

Sharon and Shelly
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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

About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Barkley Village and The Hitting Zone. Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Marine Life Center 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

  • Lake Whatcom - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Washington University - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Lake Padden Park - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • North Lake Whatcom Trailhead - 35 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Overflow Taps - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kulshan K2 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Acme Diner - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lake Whatcom/Sudden Valley House Rental steps from the water located?

Situated in Bellingham, this beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Whatcom and Sudden Valley Dog Park. Cain Lake and Whatcom Falls Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Beautiful Lake Home on Whatcom lake

The home was perfect for our family stay in Bellingham. The kitchen was well stock with cooking utensils and pans. There was 2 living rooms so the 2 children could have there own tv. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Beautiful balconys with nice comfortable furniture. The home was very clean. I would highly recommend this home for families.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

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

Just as described :)

This place is absolutely gorgeous. Super clean, very spacious, everything available to make your stay a good one. Location is in a beautiful neighborhood and neighbor to the right was extremely nosy and intrusive, but the VRBO host could not have been nicer to work with. Responded quickly and was very accommodating in every way. Will definitely return, just beautiful and every so comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Great Sudden Valley Home

An absolutely beautiful home with plenty of space for a family. You won’t go wrong choosing this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

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

Great place

Owners are very responsive to requests and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Home away from home!

This is the 2nd time I've stayed at this property, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Wonderful stay as always!

My family of three (including an 8-year-old) LOVE staying at this property! The owners are very responsive, and it's a great location in Sudden Valley Gate 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

This place is awesome!!

Great experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake vacay

We had a wonderful time - awesome home! Amazing outside spaces and super location with lake views . Sharon was very responsive and gracious . Hope to come back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tom M., Seattle

Good weekend of board gaming

Fine of us stayed here for a November weekend. The house was cozy with the fireplaces. We'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

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

Excellent home near Lake Whatcom

We moved our daughter into an apartment near WWU and this was the perfect place just outside town for us. House is well equipped and as listed, located in a quiet neighborhood very near Lake Whatcom and the golf course, owner’s communication was great, and is just 20 min from WWU and downtown Bellingham. Highly recommend and we look forward to staying here again when we come up visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Lovely spot

Lovely spot with lots of comfy furniture indoor and out. Loved watching the deer family visit every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Awesome location!

Comfortable and spacious. We had everything we needed and enjoyed the proximity to the lake, running/hiking trails, and town. The neighborhood market was well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brady M.

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

Ski Weekend

Everything was lovely and perfectly set up for our ski weekend! Sharon was easily accessible and responsive to any needs. The property was beautiful and fit all of our needs! Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

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

Beautiful home away from home!

From the moment we stepped into the bright and welcoming foyer, we knew our stay would be exceptional. The spacious bathrooms, living rooms, and balcony patio offered plenty of room for quiet moments of solitude as well as family gatherings. All areas of the home provided picturesque views of the lake and golf course. The kitchen supplied everything we needed to create a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to the great features of the home, its location is only fifteen minutes away from major grocery stores. Thank you Sharon for the use of the rental and communication. I recommend this property for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Perfect house for a family weekend

We rented the house for my daughter’s graduation weekend at WWU. It is even better than the pictures. With the decks and the downstairs, there’s plenty of room for people to mingle. The kitchen was well-equipped. There were deer everywhere. It’s a short walk to the shore. Very happy with our experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter L.

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

Bellingham home

We were in town for just a few days for a family wedding. There were two couples and two singles in our group, so the four bedroom, three bath home was perfect. The neighborhood is a very nice lakeside property about 15 minutes from downtown Bellingham and had all the amenities we wanted and then some. The deer roaming the neighborhood was an added bonus. The home was well designed, and the furnishings were great. We couldn't have been more pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi G.

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

Beautiful weekend ,beautiful home

This was a perfect place for us and our grown children to stay while attending a wedding weekend on the lake.It had everything needed for cooking our breakfasts ,taking lovely walks and enjoying the decks.Having a great family room downstairs was great for the sports people to watch their games. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Birthday surprise!

Thank you for sharing your lovey home for my husband's 60th birthday surprise. We had a wonderful time. The location was perfect and lake access great. Even got the big kids to swim. Would love to come again.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

"V"ery "R"ecommended "B"y "O"ccupants !

Fantastic stay! The house was perfect for our family of 7. Bedroom, bath, living area downstairs and large living/dining area, well equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 large decks upstairs, complete with plentiful beautiful deck furniture and 2 fire pits. Property is extremely well maintained and very clean. Owners were particularly responsive to questions and very helpful. It didn't hurt that the weather was Fantastic, too. This was The Nicest VRBO we've ever stayed in and would Definitely stay here again when back in Bellingham !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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

Great house on the lake

We had a great stay on the lake. Sharon was very helpful through all stages from booking until we checked-out. It is a lovely house with great outdoor space on two decks. We had our family with ages 22 to 80, and we all enjoyed it. The marina is just a short walk as well as a pretty park on the shore. The swim beach is a short drive away. We would definitely try to return to this house for future trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Wonderful time at this property on Whatcom Lake

This property is absolutely beautiful and even more beautiful than the photos can illustrate. My three teenaged children and I stayed here for a week and it was perfect for us. It is clean, really nicely decorated and everything we needed was here. The owners are friendly and responsive and the location is gorgeous. We spent days at the lake, but also hiked in the Chukanut Mountains and spent time at Whatcom Waterfalls park, where we hiked and swam. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Wonderfully appointed home in Sudden Valley

This was a wonderful property! From 4 bedrooms, to a fully stocked kitchen, to a great location just down the street from Sofield Park in Gate 1; I can't wait to stay here again! Sharon was very communicative, and even left a hand-written note for check-in. Very easy to access the home via keyless entry. Highly recommend for your next stay in Sudden Valley!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne W.

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

Whatcom Lake Wonder

Beautiful and very clean house! Well appointed with nice little touches such as coffee beans ready to ground, decaf tea, toiletries in case something was forgotten. Sharon the owner was very attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. We didn’t have time to enjoy all the amenities such as hot tub or deck fireplace but the beds and rooms were comfortable. Would stay here again! Thanks for sharing your house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W., North Bend

Lovely Lake Cottage

This was a long weekend getaway to get better acquainted with the Bellingham/Fairhaven area. This home was quaint, well appointed, and very comfortable. It was a short drive from the Bellingham area (about 15 minutes) and was just far enough out of town to give a more relaxed vibe but close enough to go to the many conveniences of Bellingham, enable a visit the Western Washington University campus, and Fairhaven. There were many beautiful deer inhabiting the entire neighborhood, a tribute to the peacefulness of the area. We're looking forward to return trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great Family home

We enjoyed this house tremendously and would recommend it for families or some couples planning to enjoy the area for awhile. It is in a quiet development with plenty of mature trees and wildlife around you. It was spotless when we arrived and you could host a large gathering easily with two generous decks and plenty of upscale kitchen amenities. Two very comfortable sitting areas, one on each level and a gas burning stove and large TV in both. My family of 5 was very comfortable here and the hosts were incredibly responsive and detailed in their preparations before our arrival. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent this again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sharon and Shelly

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This is our family's beautiful vacation home that we unfortunately don't find enough time to enjoy. This year we decided to selectively rent out our cottage so other family's can hopefully appreciate our warm and comfortable summer home and beautiful Lake Whatcom. We live a short distance away so we always keep our home and yard clean and very well maintained. If you think this might be your next Spring, Summer, or Fall vacation rental we'd be happy to tell you more about our home, the great amenities around Sudden Valley and beautiful Lake Whatcom.

Why they chose this property

If you like cottage life, a great beach, a beautiful golf course, or boating around Lake Whatcom, then our home is right for you! Since we bought the property in 2009 we have completely renovated our summer house, inside and out, along with landscaping the property. You'll love the huge front and back decks, so you can chase the sun, or avoid it, depending on your preference. Our front deck is the ideal place to be late afternoons and evenings with a gas-burning fire pit and tons of comfy seating. On the back deck you'll find two propane bbq's and a patio area that seats 8 or more, a great place to enjoy a summer meal!

What makes this property unique

Fantastic lake country living with two huge front and back decks, our summer home gives you the best of Lake Whatcom. We are just across the street from the lake and a great public beach and a short drive or walk to the clubhouse at the Sudden Valley golf course. The marina is only a block away so our home is perfect if you plan to do some boating. Drop us a line and we'd be happy to tell you more!

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