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Bellingham Adventure Pad - Hike, Bike, Lake, Sauna
Escape to the Bellingham Adventure Pad- a majestic forest oasis! Famous Galbraith mountain biking, hiking trails & Lake Whatcom are all minutes from your front door, making this the perfect basecamp for your next outdoor excursion. Bring your hiking boots or mountain bike & hop on the trails directly from the house, relax in the cedar barrel sauna after a day of adventure & cozy up for a night of board games & movies. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of PNW from this unique home!

Luxurious & Spacious Gem: Steam Room, Deck, Cinema
Retreat to a charming A-frame cabin minutes from Lake Whatcom. This cozy & comfortable cabin is the perfect place to unwind & relax. Step inside & enjoy the steam room, ideal for rejuvenating after a day of exploring the nearby trails, golf course, or slopes of Mt. Baker. The entertainment room features a projector screen perfect for movie nights. Cozy up by one of the two fireplaces or enjoy the deck overlooking the spacious backyard. This home is perfect for remote work or your weekend away.

Stunning Lake Whatcom Home - Epic Views and AC
Forget your cares in this spacious, serene, meticulously clean home with unbeatable lake views from literally every room! Featuring central AC and stylish, comfortable new furnishings, this home will not disappoint - ideal for a relaxing getaway that’s just a 15 minute drive to Bellingham. Enjoy dinners on the deck looking at the lake, game/movie nights in the family room, a soak in the jetted tub, or a fire under the lit gazebo. Easy access to a sandy swimming beach just a quick stroll away!

Sweeping Lake Views from Every Room!
Enjoy stunning Lake Whatcom views next to a roaring fire pit in this pristine hillside retreat. Surrounded by soaring evergreens, you’ll find yourself breathing deeper as you take in sweeping lake views from every room in the house. Ease into the lake with two kayaks, enjoy a round of golf at the Sudden Valley golf course, or put on your hiking boots and explore the world-class trails just outside your door. This bright lake view retreat is the perfect getaway for whatever adventure awaits.

Magical Treehouse: 3BR Getaway Experience
Steal away to the enchanted treehouse of your childhood dreams. With floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of pristine Pacific Northwest wilderness, this A-frame sanctuary offers the perfect combination of quiet seclusion and modern convenience. Note that this listing *used* to be for one private bedroom at the treehouse with access to shared common spaces (you may find some reviews referencing interactions with me, Ariel, your host). It is now exclusively available for private bookings.

The Hideaway - Cozy tree house sanctuary!
Feel like you’re in your own hideaway, as you live secluded in the trees. Leave your cares behind and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature in our spacious and unique cabin “tree home." Scenic balconies, hiking trails and Lake Whatcom are minutes from your front door! Whether it’s staying in to relax or hitting up the Stimpson Reserve down the street, you will find our cabin the perfect place for families or traveling couples to find relaxation and refuge. We’d love to host you soon!

Lakefront Cabin on Lake Whatcom - Private
Come "hideaway" on Lake Whatcom and make some lasting memories with friends and family. This beautifully designed Lakefront property has everything you have been looking for in a Lake getaway. Enjoy stunning Lake views, dock access and activities all year round! We call it the Hideaway because, once you get here you won't want to go home. Relax and soak in all the nature the area has to offer. We are only 15 minutes from downtown Bellingham, 80 minutes from Seattle.

Modern Home - Hot Tub, Playground, By Galbraith
Discover adventure and relaxation in this modern home across from Galbraith Mountain—the gateway to premier biking and hiking trails in Washington State. A short drive from downtown Bellingham, and walking distance to Whatcom Falls Park, Lake Whatcom, and Lafeens Donut Shop. Panoramic doors, skylights, hot tub, covered patio, fire pit, outdoor playground, and stainless steel appliances provide a forest retreat with modern comforts for a relaxing stay.

Lake Samish Cottage
Cozy & quiet guest house on Lake Samish! Large picture windows let in abundant natural light & peek-a-boo views of Lake Samish. Nestled next to 20 acres of neighboring forest you'll be surrounded by nature and tranquility. Retreat to a peaceful respite after your day of traveling, adventuring, or escape from the city life to our cute and comfortably appointed cottage that will feel like home. Close to Galbraith Mountain, Lake Padden and Chuckanut!

Bellingham Meadows- with hot tub and king size bed
Bellingham Meadow House is a one of a kind modern cabin tucked in a private sunlit garden. Built with wood sourced from the property, seamless indoor-outdoor living, covered hot tub, fully stocked kitchen, a king sized tempurpedic bed, radiant floor heating, and step free access. Come enjoy the perfect setting for a scenic working holiday, romantic getaway, adventure weekend, or small family vacation in a peaceful nature setting.

Brand new! Modern Lake Whatcom View home
Welcome to our Lakeview House in Sudden Valley! Its a hidden gem of the Pacific North West, nestled near Lake Whatcom on the outskirts of Bellingham, its a sleepy neighborhood hidden in the middle of the woods, minutes away from the lake, marina, golf course, parks and lots of trails. Close to Galbraith mountain 20 min from downtown Bellingham where you will find great restaurants, breweries, and fun places to hang out.

Bellingham A-Frame • Hot Tub • Firepit • Fireplace
Forest-framed A-frame with hot tub, fireplace, and a glowing firepit—perfect after leaf-peeping or riding the epic Galbraith & Lookout Mountain trails in our backyard. Two queen bedrooms under skylights, full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and a deck for golden-hour hangs. Fairhaven dining nearby. ~1 hour to Mt. Baker Ski Area. Book fall dates now—best midweek rates.
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