Escape to Serenity: Your Farm Retreat

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Watch Wagyu cattle graze in nearby pastures

Relaxing Hot Tub for Year-Round Enjoyment

Open-plan kitchen for farm-to-fork culinary adventures

"Breathtaking farmstead views from every window

Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 231.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

LYNDEN, WA

Lynden City Park
‪6 min drive‬
Homestead Golf & Country Club
‪8 min drive‬
Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center
‪10 min drive‬
Abbotsford, BC (YXX-Abbotsford Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Private Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Experience the Magic of Farm Life
Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of nature and spending your days exploring the serene surroundings of our 117-acre working Wagyu farm. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and discover the natural beauty at your own pace.

The Space
Nestled in the heart of our farm, the Little Farmhouse offers a tranquil haven perfect for those seeking solitude and a break from the ordinary. This secluded retreat is your private sanctuary, blending modern comforts with rustic elegance against the breathtaking backdrop of nature.

Unmatched Comfort and Privacy
Relax in a spacious living area with plush furnishings and a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for culinary adventures with our farm-fresh produce. Sleep soundly in a queen-sized bed adorned with premium linens, promising restful nights.

Breathtaking Natural Beauty
Your private retreat offers expansive views of our farm. Witness spectacular sunrises and peaceful sunsets daily. Explore at your leisure with strolls through our lush raspberry fields or wildlife watching in pristine habitats.

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀:

𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐛: End your day of exploration with a soothing soak in our year-round hot tub, available from 8 am to 9 pm. To ensure a serene experience, Located at the back of our farmhouse, it's exclusively for our guests to enjoy.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Age Restrictions: To maintain the serenity of our farm, we welcome guests aged 18 and over.
Pet-Friendly: We accommodate one crate-trained dog under 50 lbs. Contact us for details about our pet policy.

Confirm your understanding of all property details by messaging us “𝙁𝘼𝙍𝙈𝙎𝙏𝙀𝘼𝘿” at the time of booking.

Meet Your Hosts, Glen and Lisa

We reside in the Main Farmhouse and are passionate about sharing our love for rural living with you. With over 9 years of experience hosting more than 4,000 guests, our commitment to exceptional service and hospitality is unwavering. We're excited to share our favorite local spots and ensure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Explore our on-site store for a taste of the finest Wagyu and local produce, enhancing your farm-to-table experience.

Secure this limited-time opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy a tranquil retreat at Oostema Farmstead. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the beauty of our farm and rural living.

Property manager

Lisa Oostema

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Hot tub
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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be a rental agreement to sign, and a damage deposit that needs to be held in case of accidentals before your arrival at the Farmstead.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Everson

Located in Everson, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bellis Fair Mall and Highstreet Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aldergrove Regional Park and Campbell Valley Regional Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Abbotsford Centre or Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

LYNDEN, WA

What's nearby

Lynden City Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Homestead Golf & Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
Abbotsford Centre - 24 min drive - 21.3 km
Tradex Trade and Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

Mission City Station - 35 min drive
Abbotsford, BC (YXX-Abbotsford Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Edaleen Dairy Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive
‪Cruisin Coffee - ‬11 min drive
‪Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Serenity: Your Farm Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Serenity: Your Farm Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Serenity: Your Farm Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Serenity: Your Farm Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lynden City Park, Lynden Pioneer Museum and Jansen Art Center. Lynden Performing Arts Guild and GoBig Paintball are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 July 2024

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

Farmhouse

Pet friendly, lots of farmland to walk around. Quiet and serene. Close to cute lynden town. Great shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

27 September 2023

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

Stay in Lynden

Great place. Very clean and quiet area.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

27 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was there to enjoy our weekend, without having to drive to town. We enjoyed our stay and the clean, comfortable tiny house.....

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm T.

23 April 2022

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

Lynden getaway

we really needed a getaway and this place was perfect. plenty of privacy and enjoyed the hot tub, property and was close to town

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

8 January 2023

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

Tiny home away from home!

My SO, the dog, and I had so much fun at the tiny home! We used the hot tub every night, even in the rain, got to meet and feed treats to the barn animals and enjoy the town of Lynden! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Super relaxing, cute area. Only downside was the Wi-Fi was pretty spotty at the house and there was a little problem with flies when I first got there. I really liked being there tho and enjoyed my time there.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

16 September 2023

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

10000% Amazing Stay-Don't Miss OUT!

Prepare to be amazed because our stay exceeded all expectations! The farmstead is a true gem, meticulously cared for and breathtakingly beautiful. Every inch was immaculately clean, and the backdrop of the majestic Cascades adds to the enchantment. Experience unparalleled tranquility and serenity; every minute here was pure bliss, and leaving was the last thing on our minds. The owners radiate warmth and friendliness, making you feel right at home with their kind energy. We're already planning our return trip, and we strongly urge anyone seeking a serene, picturesque escape to discover this idyllic haven of nature and farm life! Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

9 March 2019

Ultimate in Cozy Comfort!

Booked Lisa’s tiny farmhouse for an overnight away with some girlfriends, and we were SO impressed! Everything was spotless, comfortable, and well-stocked - really can’t stress how high-end this little getaway felt! Both the bed and pullout couch air bed were comfortable, the shower had endless hot water and came with shampoo/conditioner/body wash/hairdryer, and the kitchen had everything we needed to make our own meals (even a gas range). The TV had Comcast channels as well as access to a Netflix account, so we had plenty to keep us entertained as the night went on. At one point when we thought one of the remotes might be low on batteries, Lisa was at our door within 5 minutes with a fresh pair! Aside from that requested visit, we felt that we had plenty of privacy and enjoyed the views from the house, watching cats explore the farm around us. We were so happy to find this gem and can’t wait for an opportunity come back; absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and comfortable place to stay!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin M.

2 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great people, cute house.

We had an unexpectedly chaotic weekend as our baby ended up needing to be rushed to the hospital ending our trip shorter than planned. During the chaos, Lisa and her husband, (and the other few guests on the property) were helpful, kind, and supportive. We did not expect to be cared for as we were, so luckily. As for the house, as advertised, it is TINY, but cute nonetheless. The advertisement didnt mention that the hottub was quite a ways(well like 200ft) from the tiny house and open facing, much closer to, their personal house and garage (was not as "private" as we expected). Also, there is LITERALLY no room for any of your things, like...nowhere in kitchen to unload dry foods, no where in bedroom to unload clothes, no where in bathroom to unload personal toiletries. And lastly, as much as the support during the scary times was nice, we weren't informed that we would have not just one, but ended up TWO trailers about 10-15ft from our tiny house of other guests of theirs. I believe they were relatives/personal guests and they were GREAT people, but still, it became even LESS private than it already was with their house a couple hundred feet away (so much for 70+ acres?). Also had a view of a 8ft pile of dirt/manure directly out the front door which was SUPER SMELLY. I wont lie, when we arrived on Friday evening, I was PRETTY irritated after being up close greeted by Lisa (so much for renting this place to quarantine) and not being aware that they LIVED SO CLOSE on site, and that there was the first of two trailers (clearly occupied) a handful of feet from ours, then got even more upset when we had to go (walk in the cold) all the way to the hottub that was much farther than we expected and falf fenced off TO FACE their home, not even the tiny house. Still, all in all, as I said, we ended up really appreciating and being lucky that Lisa and all the other people were on site with what happened, but I am kind of sad that I didn't feel like we got what we expected with "tiny house of a ton of acreage". I personally think if they updated the listing to tell more about the hot tub location/position, how close their home is to the tiny house that they live in, and that there may he other guests staying within 15ft of your front door, it would be more accurate. I also had kinda hoped we would have gotten a little bit of refund since we ended up staying in the hospital sat/sun but that's totally okay, would have just been helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edward

10 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Bodden T., Evergreen

7 September 2022

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

Tiny House

The Tiny House is an excellent property, clean, organized and nicely apportioned. Only surprise was the proximity of the campground to the property but besides when someone was setting up or breaking down camp, barely knew it was there.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soumya K.

17 June 2022

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

Cute Tiny House!

The host was very friendly and they had everything we needed in the tiny house! The property was very clean and we had a great time.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine T., Maple Valley

30 May 2022

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

Amazing Tiny House

Beautiful surrounding and a tiny house that felt like home

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Leon F.

25 May 2022

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

Dog show at fairgrounds

Very convenient to venue within 4 miles

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

11 April 2022

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

The tiny house with big views

We brought our 6 and 8 year old nieces and dog to the Oostema Farmstead tiny house after a day exploring downtown Bellingham. What a great way to unwind. The views were gorgeous from this very well-designed and well-stocked "tiny" home. We loved exploring the farm and appreciated how private our spot was. We didn't make time to use the hot tub, but we checked it out and it was hot and clean! I highly recommend this spot for a great little getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

10 April 2022

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

Lovely clean house

Lovely clean house on a nice farm ! Cozy clean everything you need . Town close by very cute full of nice people. Purchase meat from owners so so good! It was a wonderful stay we will be back again! quiet private! Wonderful thank you for being dog friendly!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone I.

18 February 2022

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

Rural bliss

Well appointed cabin with room for dogs to run. Friendly hosts and farm animals-you must meet Cher, the goat!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

28 January 2022

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

Excellent Stay

Rented to be in reasonably close proximity of Mt Baker for skiing as well as also to visit Bellingham. The little cabin is nice and clean and located on the other side of a farm property from the main house and farm. It has a view of the surrounding areas and came very well furnished. Also, you can pre-order items from the farm (ie breakfast foods). Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta P.

12 August 2021

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

I hope everyone can come and enjoy a piece of this beautiful Farm the owners are fabulous

Absolutely perfect they have thought of everything. The cottage is gorgeous no complaints at all I had my large dog with me and was so well-behaved for them on the farm loved every minute of it you will not be regretful of making this trip to Lynden 🐾🤗

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

31 March 2021

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

So peaceful!

Oostema Farms and the tiny house property is the incredible! I’m so glad I decided to stay there. The view of the mountains from the house was breathtaking. It was such a peaceful stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R.

30 March 2021

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

Relaxing and Modern

It was a lovely tiny home with a well stocked kitchen to cook in. The tiny home was a great size for my partner and I. It was a great location to take day trips to Mt. Baker (a little over an hour) and Bellingham (about 45 mins). The hot tub was very relaxing and the hosts were easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

4 March 2021

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

Tiny house with big charm

Perfect place for a quiet getaway. Stocked with everything you need and extremely comfortable. Wonderful for bird watching.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny, Arlington WA

18 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very serene location. The tiny house was so charming; it is very well kept with the cutest decor. Right out the front window and out the door are stunning views of the mountains. We loved our short stay at this neat little place!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kaiulani G.

13 January 2021

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

Relaxing stay with all the amenities

My husband and I had a great stay in the tiny house. The space was incredible comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. Very clean and well taken care of space. Enjoyed sipping coffee while watching the sunrise and walks around the farm. Fantastic location and perfect place to find some quiet!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabine A.

14 December 2020

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

What a Great Spot

Beautiful Spot to stay. Grounds and living quarters were impeccable. Definitely would recommend and definitely would stay again. Very cute and nestled in the mountains. 5 Stars all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Oostema

Hi, I am Lisa, your Host,

We are a working farm and have been welcoming guests since 2016. We offer a two-bedroom self-contained apartment and a one-bedroom Little FarmhouseFarmhouse. Choose your place to stay that fits your needs. Both accommodations have beautiful views of the panoramic farm fields surrounding the property. We encourage our guests to walk around and take full advantage of the peaceful surroundings. Whichever you choose, you'll enjoy a tranquil stay. The apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms—a King size bed in the master bedroom and a queen in the second bedroom. Our Little Farmhouse has a queen bed and a hideaway bed. All bedding has extremely comfortable fine linens.

Stay with us for an experience unlike anything you've had before. We do have the best sunsets, and you can see the horizon for miles. Unlike staying in the city.

We have a few cows and acres of Raspberry Fields. The reason we love Hosting is because of the interesting people we meet from all over the country and world.

When you travel through Western Washington, don't "stay" in the city, you can stay in the city anytime. You will love the freedom you feel when you get out of the town, even a little way. We invite you to join us at the farm and enjoy the quiet life of stress-free living where your neighbors are nowhere around and the sirens don't sound at night. Welcome to the farm.

Why they chose this property

Experience living on the Farm and Simple Living.

Languages:

English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Queen Bedroom

1 bathroom

Full Private Bathroom

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