Sunset View over Lake Whatcom with Hot Tub!

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Cozy and Relaxing! Sit by the wood burning stove. Play guitar!

Spacious, open concept. Windows floor to ceiling-take in lake, nature & wildlife

Wood burning stove with custom rock wall!

Beautiful deck off the main level of the house.

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Amenities
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Location
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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Bellingham, WA

Lake Whatcom7 min walk
Western Washington University21 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)28 min drive
North Lake Whatcom Trailhead32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest bath on bottom floor

Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our beautifully remodeled lake house, nestled among towering pines, offering the perfect blend of luxury and immersion in nature. This rural retreat is an idyllic escape for those seeking tranquility.

Sip a glass of wine on the deck or unwind in the hot tub with lake views. The master bedroom, perched on the top floor, features a king-size bed, a private deck, and a lavish en-suite bathroom. With heated floors, a stone walkway, cedar ceilings, a sauna in the shower, and a deep soaking tub, this bathroom is the epitome of opulence.

Our home boasts open-concept living, complete with heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Stay connected with Wi-Fi throughout, and rest easy knowing there's a fenced-in dog run for your furry friends and a laundry room with a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Nestled in a quiet community, this retreat offers a peaceful oasis for relaxation. You're also conveniently close to downtown Bellingham and Fairhaven, where you'll find a plethora of excellent dining, shopping, and exploration opportunities. Don't miss the chance to explore the Port of Bellingham, a local must-see.

We take great pride in sharing our getaway with others and invite you to experience the beauty of Sudden Valley, where you can discover everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Your peaceful retreat awaits!

Property manager

Owen & Patricia Brown

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Tall ceiling with wood beams throughout. Walls of windows show off the PNW vibe

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Fireplace has sharp edges decks can be slippery

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$75-1st pet, $50- 2nd. Pets need to be approved

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted away from house, please discard

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Marine Life Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Park Bowl and Glen Echo Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

Lake Whatcom - 7 min walk
Western Washington University - 21 min drive
Bellis Fair Mall - 23 min drive
Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 25 min drive
North Lake Whatcom Trailhead - 32 min drive

Getting around

Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - ‬15 min drive
‪The Fork at Agate Bay - ‬26 min drive
‪Da Vinci's Classic Subs - ‬15 min drive
‪Tino's Pizza & Pasta Co. - ‬4 min drive
‪Acme Diner - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset View over Lake Whatcom with Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sunset View over Lake Whatcom with Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset View over Lake Whatcom with Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset View over Lake Whatcom with Hot Tub! located?

This family-friendly Bellingham holiday home is located on a lake, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Whatcom, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cain Lake and Whatcom Falls Park. Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

18 June 2024

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

Multiple generations stayed for WWU graduation

Lovely home for family visit for WWU graduation! Loved the view, the outside areas and especially the hot tub.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley L.

27 May 2024

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

Short stay at Lake Whatcom

Great place! Very family friendly, inviting, and relaxing spot!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle H.

20 Jan 2024

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

Great Family Getaway

My husband and I rented the house to spend a week with our adult daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. The neighborhood is great, we loved the relaxing feel of the house, and the hot tub was a hit. Perfect location for all of the day trips we made. The owners were wonderful and very helpful when our daughter left something in the house after checking out. One for the memory books!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

7 Sept 2023

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

First time to PNW and Canada

This property was awesome. Lots of above and beyond touches. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

29 Aug 2023

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

Lakeside Getaway

This was truly a home away from home ! Family of five - perfect setting. A large shout out to the owners and their cleaning Team! The Scott's

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

22 Jan 2023

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

Sudden Valley Retreat

We spent a week at this lovely home in Sudden Valley. Perfect location for a visit with our son's family who live in the neighbourhood. The house exceeded our expectations and we hope to stay there again. Beautiful view of the lake and enjoyed being in the treetops.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

12 Nov 2022

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

Cost lake house by the fire

We loved the beautiful cozy home by the lake. It was such a nice get away with fine amenities and comfort.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

24 Sept 2022

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

Great Property!!

We totally enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens we've seen. The patio's outside are huge and we totally took advantage of them. Owners were very responsive to our questions. I would definitely stay in this property again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER G.

21 July 2022

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

Beautiful view

The area was tucked away from the city-but an easy drive to get to the city when we wanted to shop. Lake was amazing, house was even nicer in person. Lots of room for everyone. Would go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

29 Mar 2022

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

Great House

The house was beautiful!! Super, super clean and had everything you could want as far as supplies. Only had to buy groceries. Had an issue with the dishwasher, contacted the owners and they came immediately. Was really, really happy! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin V.

16 Feb 2022

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

Exactly what I needed

The pictures do not do this house justice. It is a perfect modern cozy cabin. I had zero issues with internet, temperature adjustment, cleanliness, appliances, checking in, etc. I never had to contact the owners to ask questions or complain. I stayed by myself, but I would definitely come back with friends or family. The three bedrooms are nice and spacious. The view of the lake is serene. The hot tub was so relaxing. I brought my dog and he loved the fenced in gravel area on the back of the house where he could do his business. I live in Bellingham, but staying in this luxurious house looking out over Lake Whatcom really felt like I had gotten away from city life and was on a lake house vacation. Can't recommend this property enough. Anybody would have a great time staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

22 Dec 2021

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

Gorgeous Home and Area

This was a gorgeous home. The pictures do not do it justice. The Christmas tree was the icing on the cake. We have a small dog so the outside fenced area was great. Cookies, dog biscuits, and wine were offered in a cute welcome basket which was lovely. This place will not disappoint you! The property owners were very responsive. I wish we owned this house! It was fantastic!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Bellingham, WA, USA

1 Oct 2021

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

Perfect spot in Sudden Valley

This is the fourth time we've stayed in this house, and I can't think of a reason we'd look elsewhere in Sudden Valley. The house is comfortable and well maintained. The view from the front deck of Lake Whatcom is wonderful. The people in the neighborhood are friendly. It's a great place for dogs. We did have one very small issue with a kitchen appliance while we were there, and Owen dealt with it very quickly. We will be using this house as our base of operations until our own house in Sudden Valley is finished!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

8 Aug 2021

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

Great Property

We really enjoyed the property. While the inside is very nice, the deck and the hot tub were the highlight of our stay. We also loved the record player, listed to records every night.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F., St. Louis, USA

5 July 2021

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

Great Lake House on Lake Whatcom!

Wonderful visit to Lake Whatcom using the property as a base camp to exploring the PNW. About 2 hours to North Cascades National Park and 1 1/2 to Mount Baker, home was fully apportioned for all our needs. Excellent stocked kitchen with more than enough appliances and utensils to have many home cooked dinners. Kayaks (2) were great to use during the day and the hot tub after three long days of hiking was just perfect. Patti and Owen were superb hosts and kept us informed about the property and things to do in neighboring Bellingham. It was a perfect stay and definitely recommend others interested in this area to consider staying at the “Grand View”! Thanks Owen and Patti and best wishes.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Bellingham, WA, USA

24 June 2021

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

Very nice place to get away

This was the third time we've stayed in this property. The Sudden Valley area is beautiful and the people there are quite friendly. (That's one of the reasons we're moving there.) The property is well maintained, well equipped, and the owners are very easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

21 Sept 2020

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

Relax and enjoy the beauty of the great North West

House was cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub after a busy day of sightseeing and hiking. House is close to Mt Baker ,Bellingham, and parks. Our stay went on without any problems and we were very satisfied with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chanda M., Bothell, USA

26 June 2020

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

Cozy treehouse like home with gorgeous views!

This home was so cozy, with an amazing view of the lake. It felt like we were in a treehouse as it is surrounded by mature trees and luscious native green landscape. We loved the open living space. It made it really easy to visit with family even when in the kitchen cooking. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The master bed was very comfortable! I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. We loved waking up in the morning to the view of the lake. We also really enjoyed the hot tub. It was clean and very hot which I love! The neighborhood is very lovely. Although it is very hilly, we enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and walking down to the lake. It is very near a park with lake access. It would be a great place to put in a SUP or kyak. Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather so we didn't get to play in the lake but I bet it's very fun in the summer. We would definitely recommend this rental to friends and family!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Paul M., Bellingham, WA, USA

10 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, but......

This property has good and bad aspects. Starting with the good - The location is great. There are nice view of the lake and lots of places to walk (be prepared for hills). The furniture is nice and in good condition. The kitchen is mostly wonderful, except as noted below. The not so good - The listing says this is a 2500 square foot house. I live in a 2300 square foot house and there is no way this house is bigger than mine. Perhaps some of the decks are being counted. I've seen this with other VRBO listings and I don't like it. This will probably be fixed by the time you rent the property, but some outside stairs leading between two levels of the decks were failing. The grill shown in the outdoor pictures is much nicer than what is actually there. The grill was poorly maintained and not clean. The kitchen is well equipped, but some of the pans were in very bad condition. There were non-stick pans that were severely scratched and some other pans with things permanently burned on. The master bath has a nice soaking tub. Problem is, the water heater is not big enough to handle the tub (not the first time I've seen this in a VRBO property). Water heater size seems to not be considered often when installing one of those tubs. The big problem we had was with the heat. The main floor is heated by a heat pump. When it's colder outside, it take a fair bit of messing with the remote control to get the unit to heat well. The unit is in the living room, and the heat does not circulate well to the rest of the downstairs (kitchen, bath, dining area). We were never able to get the master bedroom heat to work, so we brought a portable heater up from the basement. I know that these split systems are economical to install, but this one was poorly designed and doesn't work well at all. One other piece of advice. The driveway is a little tricky to get in and out of. What worked for us was to back in so that we could pull straight out. Made me happy to have the fancy backup camera in our car!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

26 Dec 2019

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

Nice place!

We had a lovely time at this house. It was well stocked and maintained, it was very comfortable for our family. I would come back anytime!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Judy D.

25 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not what expected

Overall the house was clean, but the property size; amenities, and set up disappointing. Avoid this house if steps are an issue. There are 2 flights of stairs from your car to the main level of house, then a 3rd flight to the upper 2 bedrooms. There is no bedroom on the main level. Closet/drawer space was very limited or non existent in the bedrooms. We never got to heat to work properly, but we did manage with the wood stove. Kitchen smaller than expected. Food left from other guests, which other than a few spices and condiments, I feel is very inappropriate. In an attempt to "stage" the rooms, there was too much clutter -- spent time removing things just to have own space to cook and use for personal items. Hot tub did not work, all though we did contact the owner about it, and they did make an attempt to help us, I thought they should not of just assumed all was well, but reached out to check on it. The listing suggests in is much closer to the lake than it is, it is quite a distance and up a steep hill. There is a limited view of the lake from the master bedroom Overall, the house was okay, but disappointing from what our expectations were from the listing

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

15 Oct 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Whatcom / Bellingham

We loved Bellingham and Lake Whatcom. Great beer, food, hikes and views. Totally relaxing home with hot tub and very fun record collection. I still can't get some songs out pf my head ...

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

7 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting

This house has a great setting and a good deck for viewing and snacking. The 3 bedrooms worked well for 5 of us. It is a bit of a tree house in that it is 3 floors tall with a steep gravel driveway so if mobility is an issue that would be a concern. The location is terrific, lake access, close to town if needed, small store nearby and good info provided by owners for recreation.

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE L.

9 Aug 2019

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

More than we ever expected!

We loved everything about the property. It felt like a home-away-from-home, and we are already discussing when we should schedule our next stay. Patti was very kind and responsive to our questions, the location was beautiful, perfect for our little getaway, while being close to everything our family wanted to experience. We cannot wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

8 Aug 2019

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

Fantastic Amenities, Beautiful Location

Owen and Patricia's property was just amazing. First off, the location is a convenient 20 minutes from downtown Bellingham and 45 minutes from the border of Canada for day trips to Vancouver. Lake Whatcom is a 1 minute drive from the property and is perfect for an afternoon of swimming, paddle-boarding, etc. As an avid runner and mountain biker I cannot overstate the awesomeness of Bellingham's trails. As to the house, we were all seriously impressed with the high-end appliances, hot tub and impressive record collection, and be sure to tune up your barista skills with their first-class espresso machine.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Owen & Patricia Brown

We are always having an adventure. We're currently in Bellingham and spend a lot time aboard our sail boat. My wife is from Boston and I am from Nova Scotia. We want everyone to enjoy this house as we do!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Bellingham because of it's beauty and laid back vibe and so much nature. We chose this property based on the feeling we had once we first stepped in. The full window face of the house captured our attention as we just starred at the view of the lake. With the remodels heavy on the wood work, we made it cozy and comfortable so we felt we were always in a lake summer home.

What makes this property unique

It needed a ton of work to make it what we wanted. Our first 2 years of living there we always had contractors walking through our home. Now it is exactly the way we pictured it when we first stepped in. The main focal point it the rock wall behind the wood stove. Gives a great atmosphere while sitting up high above the lake.