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Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks!

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View from main deck
My. Baker ski area, beautiful powder nearby.
Lakeview from the private beach.
Raised above the road to give great views of the lake. (Recently painted)
Property grounds
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Bellingham, WA
  • Popular LocationLake Whatcom1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Lake Whatcom Trailhead3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestern Washington University20 min drive
  • AirportBellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)24 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks!

Spacious lake front property on one of western Washington's most beautiful lakes. Situated on 1/2 acre of woodland with its own 100 ft private lake front, separated by Northshore Rd. Our cottage has all the amenities you could ask for to have the perfect time away from the busy lives we all lead. The set-up is adaptable for a family with children or couples who are looking for a break by the lake.
There is generous living indoors and out, with inside dining for 8, and an additional 6-8 person dining table out on the deck overlooking the lake. There is plenty of dinnerware for both. The kitchen is fully equipped, with the addition of the ubiquitous barbecue grill outside, and if needed a propane patio heater.
The lounge includes generous seating for watching movies on the wall mounted, flat panel TV. that has Xfinity WiFi stick and Netflix & Prime and many other streaming apps, or chose from our wide selection of DVD or VHS tapes! Or if you prefer, listen to music from MP3 docking station or Bluetooth enabled soundbar. Save the fridge for food, there is a separate wine fridge. Relax on either the large deck overlooking the lake or in the lounge on one of the comfortable sofas or chairs.
The main floor also has the master bedroom (king-size bed), with the main bathroom; the remaining 3 bedrooms and 2nd full bathroom are on the lower level. There is a queen size bed, and two sets of twin beds, with a second flat panel TV & Amazon Fire-stick and DVD/VCR in the larger twin to save arguing with the children!
At the beach there are 8 lawn chairs, and several loungers at your disposal and another fridge in the beach hut for the perfect way to while away the hours lakeside. Make full use of the two adult, two children size kayaks, and two 10' paddle boards, or just relax and sunbathe to your heart's content. Large selection of life vests provided. There is a brick fire pit and we do our best to replenish the wood pile behind the beach hut. however since there is no cover on the wood and this is the Pacific North West it is open to the elements so may be damp in the spring and fall. Use those scout skills to start your fire! There is also a small bar fridge in the beach hut so you can finish off your perfect day making s'mores with your favourite tipple.

If winter sports are more your bag then use the cabin as a base and drive the 60-75 minutes to Mount Baker, ski or ride all day then come back to dinner at the lake and sit around the fire at the lake re-enacting the day's adventures and near misses! Awake relaxed and ready for another day on the slopes.

Property manager

Janice Hunt
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Strictly & only outside.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this holiday home is on the beach. IDiOM Theater and Mount Baker Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at North Lake Whatcom Trailhead and South Bay Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Glen Echo Garden, or check out an event or a game at Skagit Speedway. 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
  • North Lake Whatcom Trailhead - 3 min drive
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 19 min drive
  • Western Washington University - 20 min drive
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Fork at Agate Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Robeks Fresh Juices & Smoothies - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scotty Browns - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Whatcom Summer home, 100' private beach, paddle boards and kayaks! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bellingham holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Whatcom and 1.3 mi (2 km) from North Lake Whatcom Trailhead. Whatcom Falls Park and Bloedel Donovan Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at cute lake house
We had a fabulous time at this sweet lake house. The home was well stocked and had everything we needed. Gorgeous view are to be had from the deck and upstairs rooms. Beds were comfy and everything was clean. The weather was not warm enough for us to take advantage of the lake toys but we still had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home on the water
Great house with an amazing beach. Perfect for my family’s annual reunion. Lots of kid toys to keep my little ones engaged. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Guests (group 2)
Easy check in, access to lake and town, lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane L., Bothell, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home!
This is a great place to stay, especially for families with young children. We enjoyed the deck and propane heater for chilly nights and had lots of fun with the water toys at the beach. It's a great location near Lake Whatcom Park. We had a great time picking blackberries on the property and nearby!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Wonderful place for a family get together! We especially enjoyed the private beach, fire pit, and water toys that were included. Property was clean and well cared for. Loved the beautiful large deck for family dinners. Kitchen was well equipped. Living room was a bit small for our group, but we had great weather during our stay so we were able to spread out onto the deck. Check in time of 5pm was later than any we have encountered, but our host was willing to work with us for a slightly earlier check in. Great host with prompt communication. Overall a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jynelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property!
We had a great week staying at this location. Perfect place on the lake, lots of extras including paddle boards and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house at Lake Whatcom
My family and I had a fantastic time in this home as it had everything we needed! Clean, private, spectacular views, great beach access and easy check in. The family and I have already decided we will come back and stay in this home next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view. Nice pebble beach. Well equipped, comfortable home
Wonderful lakefront (across the street) property among tall timber. Beach lot is a blast! Lots of water toys, nice fire pit and lawn area. Extremely well-equipped kitchen. 2 nice full baths. Lots of towels. Living room, kitchen and 2 of the 4 bedrooms have mesmerizing views of the lake and forest beyond. We especially liked having our meals out on the upper deck, enjoying the views with our family. Lots of children's toys and books. Excellent wifi and cell service. Most importantly, our host was attentive, easy to communicate with, and very accommodating. WE hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding trip
The lake house was perfect for our group. Charming and comfortable. Everything we needed was there. Our 3 year old granddaughter loved the kid’s bedroom that was decorated with children in mind. We used the deck to lounge and enjoy the scenery. It was too cold to use the kayak but those staying in August will surely be able to. Our host Janice was helpful and checked in on us through the app. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful spot
This is a great spot to relax. It's just steps to the water. There is lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on Lake Whatcom
This house totally met our expectations. It was the perfect set up for 2 families to vacation together. We loved all the kayaks, paddleboards, and other water sports equipment that was available. All we brought was food and clothes; everything else we needed was already there. We would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kid heaven
My kids were in heaven with all the toys and games (and I had fun playing Barbies too). We spent a lot of time just lazing about in the living room, but it's so nice doing that with a view of the water. We tried the queen bed first which I found on the hard side, but the King was super comfy. Great balance of access to nature but with the town still close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David T., Moreland Hills, Ohio

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Deck was dirty
Everything was great but the deck. The deck was not clean, the grill was filthy, and the deck was covered with pine needles and sap that we cleaned. We left the grill and the deck cleaner than we arrived. Besides a little extra work the house was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Peaceful place, some challenges
My only downgrade from five stars was the check in process. Owner does not provide combo for digital locks via app but instead via email. Never received email so had to stay in a hotel. Owner immediately fixed the problem and was highly communicative and reason. My only other knock would be the lack of a dock. When booked, the listing contained a picture of a dock. That dock is not in place and was minor disappointment. Other reviews indicate this listing hasn't changed and still contains the dock photo. We had no problem housing our family and friends. We cooked and grilled and had a great experience sipping coffee on the deck. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable
Fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., New Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingham meetings
Our company executives stayed there for some business dealings and really enjoyed being in a home instead of a hotel. It makes it much more relaxed and this home was beautiful as was the setting. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Bellingham
the lakehouse is comfortable and beautifully situated on lake Whatcom. It was wonderful to swim in the lake and hike around it on the excellent trail system. The kayaks and paddle boards were easily accessible and we used them throughout the week. It was close to Bellingham so a great place to hang out throughout the wedding weekend. Great grilling and nearby grocery stores so easy to cook in as well. House is very well equipped. Could use an additional queen bed rather than the twins in the lower front room. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house
Awesome lake front amenities and comfortable home for a family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very well stocked, lots of “toys “ for the lake,
Nice private beach lot, across road from house. Not sandy but easy access to swim. Very comfortable home, good beds, very well stocked. Only downside was the very narrow road with no shoulders, made it difficult to walk( go early or late, less traffic.). Close enough to access all amenities - retail, restaurants, day trips, in the Bellingham area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia G., Fallbrook, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lake House
The Lake House was an ideal place for us to celebrate our 50th Wedding with our family from San Diego, Washington, DC, and Bellingham. Our 4 grandsons 3-11 years old loved it. They couldn't wait to get out to the lake each day. Having all the water equipment was outstanding. The fishing was so fun for the boys: Unfortunately we were there during one of the hottest weeks of the summer. We strongly recommend ceiling fans especially in the bedrooms. Very kid friendly! Google Maps kind of messed us up finding it the first time. Driving out the street numbers go up in number and then they start over again and they had us there before we really were!! Had something to do with typing in North Shore vs N. Shore Drive. Not sure I still understand it completely!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely lake and home. Property has a 35 mph road running through it.
We enjoyed our stay in this lake home. Unfortunately, the listing is misleading about being lakefront. There is a 35 mph road that runs between the home and the property’s beach area. We learned this when we google mapped the address a few days before arrival - long after the cancelation window closed. Also misleading was the dock which is pictured as floating, perfect for teens to escape to. The host updated the description to share that the dock is moored at shore because it came loose in a storm. I figured our kids could still use it for jumping into the water, but not only is it moored, it is nearly destroyed and completely unusable (not mentioned in the description). The host mentioned in a follow-up text that they consulted their partner about updating the listing, but didn’t elaborate on why they decided against it. Other issues arose which the host quickly guided us to remedy, but it required initiative on our part to point out and directives to follow, for example, tote the former renters’ full bin of garbage to the road for pick up. All in all doable, but not the carefree lakefront vacation I was hoping for. The home is beautifully designed and decorated, and well stocked with dishes, spices, and lovely dining areas with views. We could have benefited from paper towels and napkins, but we made it work. There were loads of games and streaming services - we gave up trying to get the vcr and DVD players to work. The host offered to FaceTime and walk us through it, but we declined. Other things: A most fabulous restaurant called Fork is just down the road. Not to miss!! The driveway is a steep gravel incline - folks with mobility issues should be aware. We recommend this place, but only for those who are fully aware of what they are getting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
This property needs some attention
I feel the descriptive paragraphs in the VRBO listing oversell this property. While we enjoyed our stay and the location is good, it seems that one might find better value for their money elsewhere. We use VRBO properties a lot and this one we found to be less than expected particularly when considering the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Rain or Shine
Our family had a great stay in a time of crazy weather and we enjoyed the cottage throughout. The view was fantastic, the walk to the lake was shorter than the pics look and the house and toy shed were totally stocked. We couldn’t have asked for more. Additionally, our hosts were very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super great location - fun amenities.
Quiet and peaceful spot. Family friendly. Nice patio and grill. Kayaks paddle boards perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home is spacious and has a beautiful view of the lake. The kitchen has every pan and utensil you can imagine and more. We enjoyed cooking a few meals in. There is also a very nice restaurant just down the road and Anthony's in Bellingham was wonderful and had a beautiful view of the harbor. It's very peaceful. The town is close by and we enjoyed attending a glass fusing class and visiting the museums. We were thrilled that Mt Baker reopened and we were able to ski on the last day. We hope to return in the warm weather to enjoy the lake activities. We had a little difficulty with the lock system at first and that is the reason for the 4 stars. The hosts are very responsive and we were able to master the digital lock after a few tries.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janice Hunt

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My husband I met in England when I was a flight attendant for Canada 3000 and married soon afterwards. We lived in the UK for 3 years and have now settled back in Vancouver, BC with our daughter and son. We love travelling and prefer to stay in rental homes which is why we have decided to share our lakeside home with you.

Why they chose this property

Built by my father in the 70s, my husband and I have spent the last few summers completely modernising it to what you see today. I spent my summers here growing up, and now that we have a children of our own, we use the place as our lakeside getaway from the noise and lights of Vancouver.

What makes this property unique

Our favourite thing to do is to end the day with a glass of wine and friends on the deck gazing out to the lake.

Languages:

English, French

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