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Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!

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Interni
Ristoranti
Cucina privata
Interni

Recensioni

10 su 10
Eccezionale
3 camere3+ bagni7 posti letto

Servizi più richiesti

  • Parcheggio disponibile
  • Asciugatrice
  • Lavatrice
  • Camino
  • Griglia da barbecue
  • Cucina

Esplora la zona

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Bellingham, WA
  • Whatcom Falls Park
    ‪3 min in auto‬
  • Mount Baker Theatre
    ‪8 min in auto‬
  • Western Washington University
    ‪9 min in auto‬
  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪15 min in auto‬

Camere e letti

3 camere (7 posti letto)

Camera 1

1 letto queen

Camera 2

1 letto queen

Camera 3

1 letto matrimoniale e 1 letto singolo

3 bagni, 1 bagno di servizio

Bagno 1

Sapone · Asciugamani forniti in loco · Vasca o doccia · WC · Shampoo · Asciugacapelli

Bagno 2

Sapone · Asciugamani forniti in loco · Vasca o doccia · Vasca da bagno · WC · Shampoo · Asciugacapelli

Bagno 3

Sapone · Asciugamani forniti in loco · WC · Solo doccia · Shampoo

Bagno 4

Sapone · Asciugamani forniti in loco · WC

Spazi

Terrazza o patio
Veranda o lanai
Cucina
Ufficio
Giardino
Sala da pranzo

Informazioni su questa struttura

Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!

There are SO many places to go & things to do in our area. Adventure by day and relax by night! Most of our guests like to explore and take advantage of beautiful Bellingham and surrounding areas. World-class attractions are a walk (or a very short drive) away. Done playing for the day, our guests relax and enjoy the luxuries of this inviting house and peaceful property close to Lake Whatcom.

From the moment you arrive, you will feel pampered; the home is immaculately maintained and exquisitely outfitted. Read on to learn about the many included extras... (Hint - read the photo captions for complete details.)

THE NEIGHBORHOOD is evolving from the original cabins of yesteryear to modern Craftsman style homes. Geneva maintains a rural-small town feel: many families keep small flocks of chickens and the roads have no sidewalks, but downtown Bellingham is a quick eight-minute drive away.

It's a quiet neighborhood, nestled in tall evergreen trees. Lake Whatcom is a few blocks away - swim, fish and even have a small campfire on the public access beach. One of Bellingham's most remarkable parks, Whatcom Falls Park, is less than a mile away. Visit the impressive waterfalls and walk or bike the miles of interurban trails. Take advantage of the tennis courts, a skatepark and basketball courts. Kids can fish in the stocked pond, and burn off energy at the playground. The nearby elementary school has an extravagant playground as well (available during the afternoon and on weekends.)

ACTIVITIES
* Mountain Biking ... Galbraith is literally out our front door and boasts world class biking!
* Skiing or snowboarding ... Mt. Baker is a reasonable 55 minute drive away. Mt. Baker is one of the snowiest ski areas in the nation.
* Hiking ... Many amazing trails are within a few miles of here.
* Kayaking ... Whale watching ... Bellingham's got it!

LOTS OF COOKS IN THE KITCHEN
Return from playing to your "home away from home" and enjoy all the amenities of a well-appointed home. Cooking is a dream in the fully-stocked kitchen; you will find name-brand small appliances, double ovens, a vegetable prep sink, tons of counter space, designer cookware, sharp Global knives and a commercial gas range. There is space for many cooks at the same time, so make it a group activity!

RELAX TOGETHER IN THE GREAT ROOM
The rest of the group can keep the cooks company in the living room that adjoins the kitchen in the great room. The giant stone fireplace is the central feature of the room (and we'll provide a manufactured fire log for every night of your stay!) Kick back on the Restoration Hardware leather sofa or play provided games around the oversized coffee table. The long cherrywood dining table comfortably (and elegantly) seats eight.

OUTDOOR LIVING
The great room opens onto a deck where you will find a gas BBQ, outdoor dining and a fire table with four cozy cushioned chairs (contact us for fire table propane). Enjoy the outdoors in the "tea house" even if it is raining. (We love sitting around the fire table in the snow!) Strings of Edison lights illuminate the backyard with a magical glow (and then go off automatically at 11 pm thanks to the "smart house" features.) Enjoy a crackling fire in the outdoor fire pit - guests are responsible for getting firewood from a nearby store.

WORK REMOTELY
The WiFi here is lightening fast (1 gigabit). If you must work during your visit, work in comfort & privacy in one of two dedicated workspaces.

BONUSES
* Enjoy a selection of bath salts, scrubs and bath bubbles to use in the spa-like jetted tub for two!
* Make your favorite espresso drink using our Breville espresso maker and provided syrups. Take a latte on your adventures in provided thermal mugs!
* We provide a long-burning manufactured fire log for each night of your stay. Please note - NO real wood fires in the indoor fireplace please - wood throws sparks and creates soot stains! (Thanks in advance for following our request - violations will incur a $150 fee.)
* Help yourself to the blueberries and the herbs in our veggie garden.
* Store your bikes safely (or other sports equipment) in a locked shed or garage. We can provide bike tools and a bike stand by advanced request. You can even wash your bike after a muddy ride using the warm outdoor spigot!

Our home is best suited to sleep 7, but by setting up a remarkably comfortable queen-size air mattress in a private room (office), we can accommodate 2 more people with advance notice. Please be well-aware of the bed configurations when you make reservations (the 7-person capacity counts any double beds as double occupancy.) Do you have a large group? Reserve early and combine this reservation with a reservation at "Hip & Sunny Lake Whatcom Apartment" located above the garage to sleep four more!

Learn more about Bellingham Happenings, as well as what's new with the house and property by visiting our social media pages.

We recently added this property to VRBO, but we are not new to sharing our home with visitors. Below are two reviews from folks who have stayed at "Play Hard but Rest Easy" through a home trade.

FEBRUARY 2022 (five stars) "We had a wonderful stay at Kjerstin‘s home. Everything was sparkling clean and the home was a wonderful retreat after a busy day of adventures in the Bellingham area. We felt very welcome in this home and neighborhood and loved the local treats and tips. We are looking forward to planning our next visit already!"

SEPTEMBER 2022 (five stars) "This was our second exchange with Kjerstin and Jim. Kjerstin is a wonderful host and we really appreciated the great communication. Their home is in a lovely quiet neighborhood close to parks and trails, yet only a few minutes drive into town. Their home is not only beautiful and inviting, it’s also clean and well-kept. Highly recommend."

THINGS TO NOTE
This is a well-maintained, sparkling clean, "loaded" luxury home, but it is not perfect. The "imperfections" will not interfere with your wonderful stay, but we want you to know about them ahead of time.
* scratches in the cherry wood floor (doggy love)
* outdoor deck to be refinished summer 2024
* four tiles missing from exterior of ensuite tub surround (deliberately removed for tub maintenance)
* perennial beds will have some weeds. I wish they wouldn't, but they just will [sigh].
We continue to make improvements regularly.

If you make a reservation at "Play Hard, Rest Easy", you can expect to enjoy top-shelf, luxury accommodations; unprecedented attention to detail; and opulent inclusions not found in most vacation rentals. You will absolutely find it worthwhile! Welcome!

Responsabile della struttura

Kjerstin Secord

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Servizi

Cucina
Lavatrice
Asciugatrice
Spazio all’aperto
Parcheggio disponibile
Griglia da barbecue

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Regole della casa

Il check-in inizia alle ore 15:00
Età minima per affittare: 25
Il check-out è entro le ore 11:00
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Bambini

Bambini ammessi: 0-17 anni
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Eventi

Non è consentito organizzare eventi
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Animali domestici

Non sono ammessi gli animali domestici
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Politica fumatori

Non è consentito fumare
No real wood fire in indoor fireplace. (Please use provided manufactured fire logs.)
Please honor outdoor quiet hours 9:30 pm - 8 am. Our neighbors live here full time - help us treat them respectfully.

Informazioni importanti

Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un privato, che la affitta unicamente a titolo personale (non in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale). I diritti dei consumatori stabiliti dalla legge europea, compreso il diritto di recesso, non si applicano alla tua prenotazione, ma restano valide le condizioni di cancellazione stabilite dall'host privato.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
Le feste in loco e gli eventi di gruppo sono severamente vietati.
L'host ha indicato la presenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio in struttura.
L'host ha indicato la presenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.

Informazioni sulla zona

Bellingham

questa casa vacanze si trova a Bellingham. Regal Barkley Village e The Hitting Zone sono due tappe fondamentali per gli amanti delle attività. Tra le altre attrazioni della zona spiccano Bellingham Railway Museum e Mindport. Viaggi con dei bambini? Che ne dici di fare tappa a Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, o di prendere dei biglietti per Circuito di Skagit e andare a vedere un evento sportivo o uno spettacolo. Dimentica la routine di tutti i giorni e dedicati ad attività all'aperto come jogging e ciclismo.
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Bellingham, WA

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

  • Lake Whatcom - 12 min a piedi - 1.0 km
  • Whatcom Falls Park - 3 min in auto - 2.6 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 8 min in auto - 6.2 km
  • Western Washington University - 9 min in auto - 6.6 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall (centro commerciale) - 11 min in auto - 10.3 km

Come spostarsi

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 20 min. in auto

Ristoranti

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min in auto
  • ‪Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - ‬3 min in auto
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬7 min in auto
  • ‪Overflow Taps - ‬8 min in auto
  • ‪Kulshan K2 - ‬7 min in auto

Domande frequenti

Gli animali sono accettati presso Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!?

No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 15:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!?

Orario del check-out: 11:00.

Dove si trova Play hard but rest EASY! Centrally Located Luxury!?

A 3 km da luoghi d'interesse come Lake Whatcom e Whatcom Falls Park, questa casa vacanze per famiglie vanta una buona posizione a Bellingham. Bloedel Donovan Park si trova a 3,7 km di distanza.

Recensioni

10

Eccezionale

Le recensioni vengono mostrate in ordine cronologico, sono soggette a un processo di moderazione e sono verificate, salvo indicazione contraria.
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Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 4 su 4 recensioni
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 0 su 4 recensioni
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 0 su 4 recensioni
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 0 su 4 recensioni
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 4 recensioni

10/10

Pulizia

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicazione

10/10

Posizione

9,6/10

Accuratezza dell’annuncio

Recensioni

10/10 Eccellente

Susan G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Beautiful spacious home

We had a lovely time staying at Kjerstin's home. There were 3 young adults (15, 16 and 20) and 4 adults staying there. The kitchen was perfect and there was room and bathrooms for all. The backyard is very peaceful too
Soggiorno di 5 notti a giugno 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Diane Thomas R.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Bellingham Respite

This home was comfortable and roomy. We had room to spread out and space to gather together. We found everything we needed to make ourselves at home.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Tom D.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Bellingham

Very nice and clean. High quality.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a giugno 2025

10/10 Eccellente

Annie C.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Peaceful perfection!

This house is spacious yet cozy, clean as can be and filled with all sorts of luxurious extras. The espresso machine was a treat and the beautiful bathrooms made staying with a number of people comfortable. The weather didn’t allow us to use the backyard but it was definitely a welcoming place! This house absolutely made our stay in Bellingham so much better!
Soggiorno di 4 notti a maggio 2024

Informazioni sull’host

Host: Kjerstin Secord

Immagine del profilo dell’host
We appreciate the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you, since you may be a guest in one of our homes.

Jim and Kjerstin met in 2010, and in 2011, Jim and his two kids moved to Bellingham from Canada to start a new chapter with Kjerstin and her three daughters, who at the time, called Lummi Island “home.” Our five children, our dog, our cats and a flock of chickens filled both homes with love, laughs, activity, fur and feathers.

Now, the kids are grown (and flown) and we find ourselves with more space than two people can reasonably use! We are passionate about both Bellingham and Lummi Island and can’t bear to let either place go, so we decided to share them with people traveling to the area.

Perché ha scelto questa struttura

We purchased this home to raise our flock (human and animal.) With the apartment above the garage, we had enough space for everyone. (We also rent the 4-person apartment, called "Hip & Sunny Lake Whatcom Apartment", available on VRBO.)

We had four girls, so having lots of bathrooms was a big bonus! We love that the house/property is on the outskirts of town, so it is quiet and the yards are large. Equally important for us, we can get to downtown Bellingham in only 6-8 minutes.

Cosa rende unica questa struttura

Hands down, what makes our property unique are the designer's and contractor's architectural details and our attention to quality when furnishing/outfitting the home. This is an upscale, well-appointed luxury home.

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