Lake Whatcom's Best Cottage, Great For A Couple Or A Family Of Eight

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 888 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Sedro-Woolley, WA

Lake Padden Park18 min drive
Western Washington University24 min drive
Bellingham Cruise Terminal26 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Sunshine House is located on Lake Whatcom's more private South Bay. Originally built 100 years ago as an office for a local coal mining company this 2 bedroom home has just been completely restored to a cozy, comfortable lakeside retreat with tons of character. We have created a space perfect for the most romantic getaways or a simple fun family escape.
Each of the 2 bedrooms sleeps four. One room has a queen and a bunk bed and the other has a full and a bunk bed.
Private dock to accommodate your boat and boat launch less then a minute down the road.
The bay is a no-wake zone which makes it great for swimming and paddle sports. A short idle out of the bay lends to great wake boarding, tubing and all other water sports.

The Sunshine House is only a 25 minute (beautiful!) drive to Bellingham which has great antique stores, amazing restaurants, whale watching tours, and at least 9 local breweries (they keep opening up!).
There is beautiful hiking all around us. Stimpson Family Trail (only 10 mins away) and The Pacific Crest Trail (20 mins) are just two great examples.
Mountain biking is one of Bellingham locals favorite activities and it is apparent when you ride up Galbraith Mountain, only 10 to 15 mins away!
Mt. Baker, which holds the world record for the most snow in one year, is only 38 miles away.
We have tons of fun parks including, Lake Padden, Whatcom Falls Park and Boulevard Park.
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Property manager

Chad and Amanda Huntley

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

There will be an added cleaning fee

Pets

Pets allowed

With added fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: There will be an added cleaning fee

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sedro-Woolley

Located in Sedro-Woolley, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mount Baker Theatre and Whatcom Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Whatcom and Cain Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellingham Railway Museum, 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.

Sedro-Woolley, WA

What's nearby

Lake Whatcom - 1 min walk
Lake Padden Park - 18 min drive
Samish Park - 19 min drive
Western Washington University - 24 min drive
Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 26 min drive

Getting around

Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

The Fork at Agate Bay - 28 min drive
Alger Bar & Grille - 10 min drive
Tino's Pizza & Pasta Co. - 6 min drive
Acme Diner - 18 min drive
El Agave Mexican Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Whatcom's Best Cottage, Great For A Couple Or A Family Of Eight pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Whatcom's Best Cottage, Great For A Couple Or A Family Of Eight?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Whatcom's Best Cottage, Great For A Couple Or A Family Of Eight?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Whatcom's Best Cottage, Great For A Couple Or A Family Of Eight located?

This family-friendly Sedro-Woolley cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Whatcom and Cain Lake. Whatcom Falls Park and Skagit Speedway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D., Australia

27 Oct 2016

Amazing! Perfect in every way 10/10

We had an amazing stay at the Sunshine House. It is even better in real life than in the pictures. Chad and Amanda were the perfect hosts and thought of every detail from the entertainment (kayaks, wifi, canoe) to the functionality (clean beds, linen etc,) the fully stocked kitchen/laundry and the sweet decor which made you feel at home. Thank you again for inviting us into your slice of paradise. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

29 Dec 2023

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

Lovely cabin

Surprisingly spacious, charming and well appointed, this cozy cabin had all we needed for our family of 4 and pup. Will possibly try it out in the summer so we can make use of the lake amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

5 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful as always!

We've stayed here many times before over the years and we love the house and the location! Right on Lake Whatcom, but feels like it's on a smaller almost private lake, it's always beautiful and relaxing. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful lakeside location and cute cottage

We loved our stay here - very peaceful mornings with fog on the water and the sunrise peeking over the trees.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard S.

6 Oct 2023

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

Family reunion

Spent 10 perfect days with perfect weather in a perfect cabin. All the charm of an Adirondack camp with PNW views and only a quick drive into Bellingham to see our kids. Perfect.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chad and Amanda Huntley

Chad and Amanda. We enjoy everything outdoors so please feel free to ask about what Bellingham has to offer, we love to promote our fun town. Ask about fun tours from mountain biking and skiing to brewery and winery tours.