House vacation rentals in Whatcom County

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!

Downtown Craftsman | Sauna | Design | Fireplace

Experience Bellingham living at its finest in this beautifully remodeled, professionally designed 103-year-old craftsman home. Located steps from downtown, it blends historic character with modern design and amenities—including an indoor sauna and backyard putting green. A short walk to breweries, restaurants, and boutiques and less than a mile from WWU, this home is the ideal PNW base. San Juan Islands, Mt. Baker Ski Area, Vancouver BC, and North Cascades National Park are all within easy reach

Rustic Retreat

Quiet, private, secluded home on 25 acres of forested land. The home was built from logs milled on site. Enjoy filtered spring water, natural light, stargazing, & views of the tops of Mount Baker and the Sisters on a clear day. Owls and Elk can be heard during the evening hours at certain times of the year. Heat is provided by a wood stove and 3 space heaters. Mount Baker is 1 hour away; Bellingham is 30 minutes. Well-behaved, house trained, and supervised pets are welcome with a per pet fee.

Cottage with Private Beach in Birch Bay

Welcome to your peaceful getaway in Birch Bay. This cottage is across the street from the beach and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It offers a private beach footsteps away with a fire pit and gorgeous views of the water and sunsets. This house has two bedrooms and one bath. It is family friendly with a master bedroom that includes a queen bed, a second bedroom with bunk beds, and a pull out queen bed couch in the living room. Bring the family to spend quality time together at the beach.

Waterfront Luxury | The Perch at Birch Bay

Modern luxury on the beach with 180 degrees of oceanfront sunset and mountain views! 24 feet of fold-back doors open to the 40’ beachside deck.. feel relaxation take over as the sound of the waves roll in. Spa-like bathroom with a 6’ x 5’ shower for two, complete with dual shower heads and oversized rain-shower in the center. After sunset, watch a movie on the 84” 4K screen in full surround, or grab one of our board games and gather around the table with whole-home music of your choice.

5 acr, hot tub & sauna w/alpacas, close to town

Selah Steading is a new 1875sf home on a peaceful private 5acr with 180 degree view of serene pasture, grazing alpacas & evergreen forest. Close to town, mountain biking & recreation, yet feels far away. Very comfortable beds, cute alpacas to feed. Warm up in the hot tub, sauna, or in front of the fire, after local adventures in many amazing places just minutes of this special location: Mountain biking, hiking, downtown. Come rest &rejuvenate at the base of the Chuckanut mountains

★Renovated Fountain Dist. Charmer- Walk Downtown★

This is the downstairs apartment of a beautiful restored home in the Lettered Streets of Bellingham. The freshly remodeled 2 bedroom / 1 bath apartment is just blocks from all the great spots of downtown. Within a 10-20 minute walk, access the best restaurants, breweries, shows, galleries and farmers markets in Bellingham! Both bedrooms have comfortable, King beds. With the vintage decor, yet comforts of a brand new kitchen and bath, you'll have the perfect getaway spot!

Emerald Garden - Bellingham Sanctuary in the Woods

1 hour to Mt. Baker Ski Area! Birdsong, fragrance of the pines, set in a wooded area a few minutes walk to Emerald Lake, this spacious and elegant two-story pinewood home has an extensive covered sitting deck with dining and big hot tub looking into the woods and valley beyond. Two big master bedrooms, plus a third very small bedroom, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, fast reliable internet. A world apart and only 10 minutes to Whatcom Falls, Trader Joes & downtown.

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.

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.

Little White House at Birch Bay, U.S.A.

Located in Birch Bay, WA, near Semiahmoo. Beach access is 1.6 miles away. You will be greeted with simple design, relaxing decor and lots of natural light. This little house has personality. Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club is 2.9 miles from the house. We are 6 miles from I-5, a 15 minute drive from the Canadian border and Blaine, and 23 miles from Bellingham International Airport.

Sunset, Water Views w/Hot Tub, Large Deck, Privacy

Sunset Escape: Tranquil Island Living with Panoramic Views With sweeping west-facing views of the Salish Sea, Orcas Island, and the distant Canadian Gulf Islands, Sunset Escape more than lives up to its name. This comfortable, professionally managed two-bedroom home is designed for easy living —offering peace, feeling of privacy, and panoramic beauty no matter the weather.