Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University17 min walk
Bellingham Cruise Terminal4 min drive
Lake Padden Park5 min drive
Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Popular VRBO since 2014

Enjoy the comforts of home in this charming, clean apartment situated in a brick-row-building of six uniquely appointed guest apartments. Decorated with an artistic flair, each unit is filled with antiques, artwork, and some have quite a book collection. Relish the peaceful setting with lots of places to relax outside. Walk to Fairhaven, Interurban Trail, WWU or Boulevard Park.

The full kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, blender, coffee bar, refrigerator and crock pot) is stocked with all basic cooking and dining utensils. The living room has a small dining table with a brand new comfy couch and a television with wifi. The bedroom has a new queen-sized memory foam mattress and plenty of closet space.

Off street parking is provided. There’s a free-to-use laundry room on the backside of the property.

View our additional VRBO/HomeAway guest apartments in the same building:
Unit #1 (4293373) Western Washington
Unit #4 (4294971) Fairhaven Station
Unit #5 (4294981) Whatcom Falls
Unit #6 (4294986) Lake Padden

We are a 'self service' property, your key will be awaiting you when you arrive, our standard check in time is 4pm - earlier arrivals in the low season (after September) can generally be accommodated. Please contact us. We do not provide in-stay housekeeping services; if you would like housekeeping services we can provide you with the contact information for one of our staff housekeepers and you are welcome to contact them regarding services & rates.

For easy access, we’re centrally located in the Happy Valley district of Bellingham near Fairhaven Village & Close to I-5, Fairhaven Parkway and Chuckanut Drive. Situated near the Connelly Creek Walking Trail that connects to the interurban trail in South Bellingham, Joe's Gardens is a seasonal inter-urban vegetable garden, just minutes away. Western Washington University and the Sehome Arboretum are just a few blocks away. We’re about a mile from the Alaska Ferry Terminal, AmTrac and Greyhound at the Fairhaven Marina, Taylor Street Dock. The Boulevard Greenways Trail to Downtown Bellingham leads just 10 miles to Bellingham International Airport.

Property manager

Amy Romanoff

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellingham

This apartment is located in Happy Valley, a neighbourhood in Bellingham. Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bellingham Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Golf Course. Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Marine Life Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

Fairhaven Park - 15 min walk
Western Washington University - 17 min walk
Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive
Lake Padden Park - 5 min drive
Mount Baker Theatre - 7 min drive

Getting around

Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Super Duper Burger - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Stones Throw Brewery - 3 min drive
QQ Li's - 4 min drive
The Black Cat - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven located?

Located in Happy Valley, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fairhaven Park and Western Washington University. Lake Padden Park and Sehome Hill Arboretum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery C., St. Petersburg, CA

16 Oct 2022

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

Home Sweet Home

Look no further. Great location. Easy access to the highway AND downtown Fairhaven. There are only 6 units in a strip with quiet tenants. There's a little outside grill area. It's all very charming. There's a walking trail half a block away. The rooms are comfortable and appointed with antiques. Amy, the property manager is awesome. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 66 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

6 May 2021

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

Great location for a month stay

A perfect location to enjoy the pacific NW and the towns of Fairhaven and Bellingham. A short drive or nice walk to shops, restaurants and grocery stores. The host was very responsive and made sure I had everything I needed. It is an older property but quiet and well maintained. I hope to stay there again next year.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Everett, WA

12 Jan 2020

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

Can’t Be Beat

My husband and I lived in this rental while I worked a temporary job in Bellingham. It worked perfectly for us. The location is great- convenient to trails, shopping and the fabulous Fairhaven neighborhood. The apartment was snug and warm and very quiet. For the price, this rental can’t be beat! Amy, our host, was super helpful and responsive. We’d definitely rent from Amy again if we return to Bellingham.

Stayed 54 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

4 Nov 2019

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

Apartment I Bellingham

Comfortable, easy to find and access. Would stay her again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

11 Jul 2018

Quiet, charming base to stay for Bellingham and Fairhaven adventures.

We enjoyed the quiet, peaceful garden setting. I think we were the only ones there one night, it was very relaxing and had everything we needed for the weekend stay. I'm sure it's busier during regular school sessions at WWU. Very nice and clean, I would stay here again when we visit. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Amy Romanoff

We are a mother/daughter duo taking over a popular VRBO. We moved to Western Washington in April 2016 from Northern California and are loving this area. Danie (daughter) lives in Bellingham with her cat Jaguar and Amy (mother) lives with her husband Kent aboard their steel trawler in Blaine. In the short time we've lived here, we've discovered so many great places to eat and explore by foot and boat, yet we still have lots more to experience. This area is especially appealing to us because it's easy to enjoy the outdoors and it's very affordable. Our love for the area inspired us to start this business.

Why they chose this property

The minute we saw this lovely VRBO property we knew we wanted to manage it. The charming, well decorated apartments caught our eye. We also saw several opportunities to grow and add our own flavor, without disrupting the tasteful ambiance. This property feels very manageable because the apartments are in excellent condition and they are already uniquely decorated and nicely furnished. We feel lucky and honored to keep this tradition going.

What makes this property unique

What drew us to this property at first was its location -- being so close to our favorite parts of Bellingham. We especially love the peaceful setting, nestled in a quiet and safe neighborhood with private sitting areas hidden around the property. Unlike a hotel where every room is identical, here each apartment has it's own unique personality and character.

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