10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
8 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
Jason S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Apartment
Hip & Sunny Lake Whatcom Apartment. Minutes to WWU and outdoor recreation.
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bellingham, WA
- Whatcom Falls Park4 min drive
- Mount Baker Theatre8 min drive
- Western Washington University9 min drive
- Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Hip & Sunny Lake Whatcom Apartment. Minutes to WWU and outdoor recreation.
This is a super-clean, bright, cheerful and spacious apartment near Lake Whatcom in Bellingham. It is conveniently located to everything!
* 10-minute drive to downtown, right on bus line.
* Lk Whatcom (swimming, boating): 5 min walk
* Galbraith Mountain (mountain biking, hiking): 5 min walk
* Whatcom Falls (hiking, tennis, fishing, biking): 3 min drive
* Mt. Baker Ski Area (skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing): convenient 1.25 hour drive
* Sudden Valley (golf): 10 min drive
Bonus!
* off street parking & private entrance (flight of stairs to entry)
* quiet neighborhood
The space
This apartment is equipped for comfortable stays with laundry, full size appliances, two bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Mountain bikers are our most enthusiastic guests because world-class biking is in our "backyard" (quite literally) AND we provide safe bike storage. Skiers enjoy our unit for easy-access to Mt. Baker Highway (and safe ski storage.)
WORK REMOTELY: Two desks allow two remote-workers to set up an office.
The apartment is private, with a well-lit outside entrance, and off-street parking. The yard is fenced, and our guests enjoy their own outdoor area with an umbrella table and Adirondack chairs for four!
OUTDOOR LIVING is sometimes hard to find in apartment rentals: There is a sunny, outdoor sitting area for the apartment, away from the main part of the back yard, offering you more privacy. It is beautifully terraced and landscaped. Enjoy outdoor dining at the umbrella table for four, or read in the sun in one of the Adirondacks.
We have equipment available to help you travel lightly with your kids. Please let us know in advance so we can reserve it for you! Tripp Trapp high chair or booster chair; top-of-stairs safety gate; porta-crib; outlet covers; toys and books for young children.
Find many more details about this unit's amenities in the photo captions.
Learn more about Bellingham Happenings, as well as what's new with the apartment, by visiting our social media pages.
Other things to note:
This is a quiet neighborhood, and we would like guests to please honor that for the sake of our neighbors. Thanks in advance!
* 10-minute drive to downtown, right on bus line.
* Lk Whatcom (swimming, boating): 5 min walk
* Galbraith Mountain (mountain biking, hiking): 5 min walk
* Whatcom Falls (hiking, tennis, fishing, biking): 3 min drive
* Mt. Baker Ski Area (skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing): convenient 1.25 hour drive
* Sudden Valley (golf): 10 min drive
Bonus!
* off street parking & private entrance (flight of stairs to entry)
* quiet neighborhood
The space
This apartment is equipped for comfortable stays with laundry, full size appliances, two bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Mountain bikers are our most enthusiastic guests because world-class biking is in our "backyard" (quite literally) AND we provide safe bike storage. Skiers enjoy our unit for easy-access to Mt. Baker Highway (and safe ski storage.)
WORK REMOTELY: Two desks allow two remote-workers to set up an office.
The apartment is private, with a well-lit outside entrance, and off-street parking. The yard is fenced, and our guests enjoy their own outdoor area with an umbrella table and Adirondack chairs for four!
OUTDOOR LIVING is sometimes hard to find in apartment rentals: There is a sunny, outdoor sitting area for the apartment, away from the main part of the back yard, offering you more privacy. It is beautifully terraced and landscaped. Enjoy outdoor dining at the umbrella table for four, or read in the sun in one of the Adirondacks.
We have equipment available to help you travel lightly with your kids. Please let us know in advance so we can reserve it for you! Tripp Trapp high chair or booster chair; top-of-stairs safety gate; porta-crib; outlet covers; toys and books for young children.
Find many more details about this unit's amenities in the photo captions.
Learn more about Bellingham Happenings, as well as what's new with the apartment, by visiting our social media pages.
Other things to note:
This is a quiet neighborhood, and we would like guests to please honor that for the sake of our neighbors. Thanks in advance!
Property manager
Kjerstin Secord
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love kids but have safety concerns with stairs.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Please notify us in advance if bringing a dog! $90
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Bellingham
Bellingham is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Larrabee State Park and Lake Whatcom, while Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport are cultural highlights. Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Marine Life Center are also worth visiting.
Bellingham, WA
What's nearby
- Lake Whatcom - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Whatcom Falls Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Mount Baker Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
- Western Washington University - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
- Bellis Fair Mall - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - 3 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 7 min drive
- Overflow Taps - 8 min drive
- Kulshan K2 - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jennifer L.
25 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Planned for a week/stayed for one day
Jennifer L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway
Chris G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shae J.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot! Felt like a hidden gem.
Shae J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rosalyn P.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful attention to detail
Rosalyn P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine O.
2 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, well appointed place to stay
Katherine O.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Location, Comfortable Accommodation
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Julie M.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment, well stocked, responsive owner
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kjerstin Secord
Jim (Canadian) and Kjerstin (American) are enjoying living on both sides of the border in Bellingham as well as Vancouver, B.C. Our "main" house is in Bellingham, where we are having tons of fun hosting travelers in this cute apartment on the property. Jim works in wine distribution software and Kjerstin volunteers as a firefighter/EMT.
We also have a vacation home on Lummi Island where we welcome summer visitors (our "Family Reunion Gem" is listed on VRBO.)
All five of our adult kids are now living independent lives so we are enjoying traveling more and entertaining friends with our newfound spare time.
We also have a vacation home on Lummi Island where we welcome summer visitors (our "Family Reunion Gem" is listed on VRBO.)
All five of our adult kids are now living independent lives so we are enjoying traveling more and entertaining friends with our newfound spare time.
Why they chose this property
This is an old, established Lake Whatcom neighborhood in which people have been remodeling and renovating the original cabins into full-time, large family homes. Our street has a distinct "Craftsman" vibe. Houses are far apart, most sitting on half-acre or one-acre lots. The Geneva Neighborhood is still quite heavily forested, so it is quiet and yards are private.
What makes this property unique
It's no secret that Bellingham is located in the Pacific Northwest, where skies are grey for a large part of the year. This special apartment is lined with windows, and it is located on the second story where natural light floods the rooms with bright light every month of the year. (Air conditioning is provided for the sunny months!)
We've put a lot of energy and effort into making this unit really attractive and comfortable. The unit has stylish details like a stainless steel backsplash, fun paint colors, lots of local artwork, house plants, fabulous natural lighting and new (2023) rugs and furnishings. It just feels good to be in the space.
We've included lots of convenient "extras" like an umbrella (Remember? The Pacific NW?), coffee/tea, cooking basics (flour, sugar, oil, spices), laundry detergent and more.
We've put a lot of energy and effort into making this unit really attractive and comfortable. The unit has stylish details like a stainless steel backsplash, fun paint colors, lots of local artwork, house plants, fabulous natural lighting and new (2023) rugs and furnishings. It just feels good to be in the space.
We've included lots of convenient "extras" like an umbrella (Remember? The Pacific NW?), coffee/tea, cooking basics (flour, sugar, oil, spices), laundry detergent and more.
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English
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