Family-friendly vacation rentals in Whatcom County

Private King Suite w/ Firepit in the Woods

Welcome to this newly renovated suite located just off the Mt. Baker Hwy. This property lets you "have it all" with close proximity to Bellingham (~7 min to Barkley Village) while providing a wilderness escape with modern amenities, outdoor seating and cooking areas, a treehouse, nature trails, and a beautiful forest canopy. Enjoy and relax in the outdoors without sacrificing the comfort of home. Need to sleep more than 2? You can rent another suite just a few steps away and sleep 2 more.

On The Pond: Spacious & private, 8 min to shopping

Our home sits on 5 park-like acres off a private lane. Bellingham's downtown scene is 15 minutes away! WWU & Galbraith Mountains renowned bike trails are 9 miles away. The Mt Baker Ski Area is 51 miles up the road. Your private entry leads into a full kitchen & eating area, open to a spacious living room, with 2 couches, one a queen size sofa bed, with another queen bed off the living room. A separate queen bedroom overlooks the property's large pond. Your private bathroom completes the space.

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.

Our TINY HOUSE in the Trees

Come enjoy a very TINY HOUSE (120 sq ft) experience in the heart of beautiful Whatcom County. Go for a hike on our local trails, explore the many breweries in Bellingham, visit the beach in Birch Bay, bike the county roads, or enjoy a scenic drive on the Mt. Baker Highway. Then come back to a unique, cozy TINY HOUSE. Roast marshmallows around the campfire, snuggle up and watch a movie on Netflix, and relax with a cup of coffee on the front porch in the morning. Refresh, relax, and find joy!

The Northwest Mill, "Observation Deck", downtown

Come and delight in a stay in the only windmill AirBnb in Washington! Impossible to miss, the 4-story windmill is a natural gateway to beautiful downtown, Lynden. A brand new remodel offers attention to detail, a clean and beautiful setting, deck views of downtown, modern appliances, and a relaxed and one of a kind atmosphere. Stay with us for a getaway, while on business, for one of Lynden's numerous community events, a skiing trip, or a for a rest between Seattle and Vancouver!

Forest Loft off Mt. Baker Hwy, Close to Town

Escape to your forested guesthouse/loft nestled privately in the hills of Bellinghams Emerald Lake Neighborhood. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, or those wanting to explore the town while having a semi-secluded feel to their home-base. Express access to Mt. Baker Highway (2 min), a short drive to town (12 min), & much more just a short drive away. Regardless of the nature of your trip, this central two-story loft has a charming cabin feel & is sure to accommodate.

Private apartment, convenient and cozy.

Your private apartment is located just minutes from shopping and restaurants, 7 minutes to downtown Bellingham and is on the way to the foothills of Mount Baker National Forest and the Mt. Baker ski area. Whether you prefer nightlife or the great outdoors you are in the midst of both. Located near the farmlands of Whatcom County and the Canadian border, a quick drive in any direction will have you admiring snow capped mountains, clear lakes and the waters of Bellingham Bay.

Historic Grove Log Cabin

Historic cabin in the woods. Come to unplug and get away Peaceful, private, cozy, and relaxing. Private driveway and entrance. Property is on a wooded 5 acres in a rural coltisac of a dead-end road near Cain Lake in Alger. Minutes to Lake Whatcom and Sudden Valley. About 20 minutes to Bellingham, Sedro Woolley, and Burlington, 15 minutes to Galbraith Mountain, and an hour to Mt. Baker. 20 minutes to popular Bow/Edison. Plenty of hiking and mountain biking around!

Cute modern homey guesthouse

Conveniently located in between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish tiny home which was recently constructed out of a previous carport on the back of our 1/3 acre. Simple yet well-stocked, you should have everything you need to make breakfast or a simple dinner. The bed is comfy, the couch is comfy, the wifi is fast. If you visit anytime July-October you can come browse my dahlia patch and vegetable garden!

Little Garden Studio

Studio space with plenty of amenities close to downtown, the airport and walking distance to parks and waterfront. Private entrance from shared driveway with back deck looking out onto the garden, a kitchenette and a living room complete with television and wifi. Situated in the quiet Birchwood neighborhood, it's a 10-minute drive downtown and a 5-minute drive to the airport. Enjoy a peaceful getaway in a convenient location.

The Walnut Hut

Unique and tranquil getaway. The Walnut hut is a cozy rustic cabin on our 9 acre permaculture biodynamic farm. Peaceful country setting. We are about 6 miles from Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale, and 17 miles from the Canadian border. Seasonal Farmstand. Farm tours available by appointment. Shared bathroom with shower in a nearby building, and an outdoor kitchen usually available April thru October.

Adorable Fairhaven Studio Free EV Charger

Completely renovated garden level studio apartment -new guest controlled heating and air conditioning & level 2 car charger -around back in a newer home. Located in the Historic Fairhaven District in a quiet neighborhood, just blocks from W.W.U., the ferry terminal, and the interurban trail system. Private entrance with plentiful street parking.