Cozy, charming retreat close to WWU and Fairhaven

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University17 min walk
Bellingham Cruise Terminal4 min drive
Mount Baker Theatre7 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 pair of side chairs and a television with wifi. The bedroom has a 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 #3 (4294569) The Boulevard
Unit #4 (4294971) Fairhaven Station
Unit #5 (4294981) Whatcom Falls

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

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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 Cruise Terminal and Lake Padden Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bellingham Railway Museum and Mindport. Spark Museum of Electrical Invention and Marine Life Center are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

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?

Yes, pets are 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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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Graham Bartley

11 Jan 2023

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

Happy Valley Bellingham

The property was as advertised. It suited our needs. The owner was easily contacted for any issues.

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

19 Mar 2024

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

charlie

very happy

Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Gail G.

21 Sept 2023

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

It fit our Criteria.

Many thanks to our host Amy We appreciated the little apartment because it was Pet friendly, in a good location, great neighbors, very comfortable, a real kitchen to cook our food, a washer and dryer right in the complex, easy access to freeway, walking trails, parks, Lake Padden State Park was only 2 miles away. Fair Haven was right down the street within walking or biking distance to lots of coffee houses, bakeries, and restaurants. Haggen Market is right there too. Also, there are terrific views of Pudget Sound.

Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

11 Nov 2022

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

Good stay

Loved the area. Appt is cozy and comfortable. Overall very nice, but a few issues with maintenance issues (toilet tank leak, front electric cooktop ring disengaged.)Manager was responsive but said handyman would not be available for over a week. As problems were minor, we declined repair until after our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, and would use again if available.

Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jewell P.

10 Sept 2019

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

Fairhaven Vacation

Location was great. Would have liked more room in living room. Fake fireplace took up too much space. Needed more chairs and the lighting in living room was not as bright as it could be. Over all was great.

Stayed 85 nights in Jun 2019

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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