Waterfront Romantic Chuckanut Bay Cottage with Beach

Bellingham, Washington
$323 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beachfront Cottage on Chuckanut Bay

Chuckanut Bay Cottage is just steps from the beach and a close trip down scenic Chuckanut Drive to historic Fairhaven in beautiful Bellingham, Washington. Perfect for a couple needing a romantic getaway, or the outdoor enthusiast who wants water for their kayaking or SUPing out the front door or miles of trails for biking and hiking out the backdoor.

This beachfront cottage is situated on a bluff 40ft above the pristine waters of the Salish Sea with gorgeous views of Chuckanut Bay, Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. The sunset view is spectacular all year long!

The 600 square foot cottage is well appointed. The main floor is one large room with a fully equipped kitchen on one side looking through the sitting area and out a picture window facing Chuckanut Bay. There is a large comfortable sofa, flat screen,Apple TV and wifi throughout the cottage. The full bath features a tub and shower. The cottage has naturally finished reclaimed-original wood floors throughout. In the corner of the room is a gas-wood stove making this a very cozy cottage any time of the year.

Upstairs you will find one large room that partially overlooks the main floor. There is a luxurious king size bed facing the bay and islands, wonderful sleeper sofa and ample shelving and hanging space. Both floors are private. Although open to below.

From the cottage it is a short walk down a stairway to the beach. At beach level there is a wonderful private sitting area where you can swim or enjoy the calm bay by kayak or rowboat.

It is a quick bike ride on Chuckanut Drive where one can get on the interurban trail and ride just 4 miles north to Fairhaven, a historic seaside village with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Fairhaven is also the gateway to the San Juan Islands, Victoria and Alaska by ferry and hosts the Amtrack train station if one wants a quick trip to Vancouver BC or Seattle. Imagine all of that without getting into your car! Go south and find the public boat launch, beaches and access to phenomenal mt. biking and hiking of Larabee St. Pk., just minutes from the cottage. Further down Chuckanut Drive are oysterbeds, gorgeous farmland and further yet is Seattle, which is 90 minutes by car. To the northeast Mt. Baker and the foothills of the Cascades offer world class snowboarding and skiing as well as endless miles of backcountry exploring.

Like all the houses on Chuckanut Bay, it is close to the main railway line that links Seattle and Vancouver BC. When the cottage was renovated the owner/builders who live next door, went to great lengths to quiet the cottage as much as possible. If you wish to further diminish the train sounds, earplugs are provided.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 600 Sq Ft (56 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Keith S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2026

    Stayed Jun 11, 2026

    Wonderful hosts and a beautiful location.

  • Emilie W.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 21, 2026

    John came over to meet us when we checked in. He gave us a tour of the property and showed us where the kayak was kept and the hot tub available for use. The views from the windows were amazing and we had breakfast in the openings with the windows open listening to the local wildlife. We were in the area for a short time visiting family and will definitely plan a longer stay next time we are in the area!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 13, 2026

    Beautiful view, friendly and helpful hosts, super clean place, close to amenities of town yet provides a feeling of retreat and the birdlife was outstanding.

  • Karen L.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    The host was great and the place lovely. The hideabed should be on the ground floor instead of in the bedroom. The hot tub needs a cover lift if it’s a listed amenity or don’t offer it A step into the hottub would also be appreciated. That said such a lovely place.

  • Teri H.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    Cozy cottage with a beautiful view. Super comfy bed. Close to town.

  • Eloi H.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    Perfectly located, beautifully decorated cottage, everything we were looking for and had maps and local history as well. Loved this spot!

  • R D.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    This place was exactly what we needed. Quiet, clean, and the views were incredible. The beach access was a huge plus, and low tide was great for exploring. The whole setting felt peaceful and private. Perfect spot for a romantic getaway. We'd absolutely come back.

  • Kit P.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 19, 2026

    Hosts were communicative, accommodating, and friendly!The cottage was very clean and comfortable, we stayed plenty warm despite the freezing temperatures outside. And getting to enjoy the hot tub under the starry night sky was idyllic. 10/10 experience, we would love to be back!

  • Patricia F.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hosts were friendly and accommodating, and the property is well cared for and well equipped. The view and beach accessories - spectacular!

  • Sarah d.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    This place is a treasure. The bed was comfy with many pillow and blanket options. Great kitchen with anything you could need. The view was amazing and just an all-around great place to stay. Mere minutes from Fairhaven, which is a cute little part of Bellingham to explore. The hosts were warm and friendly.

  • Estrell Y.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 7, 2025

    View was amazing, Host was awesome, will def book again

  • Liz W.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Yes very comfortable cabin space with ocean views

  • Karen T.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    Wonderful place just off Chuckanut Drive. Great view, well maintained and exactly as shown in listing. Would definitely recommend!

  • James R.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    Wonderful, chill alternative to downtown Bham/Fairhaven. Hosts are super friendly and helpful. We saw seals and otters from the property's window. As noted in the description, there is a train that goes by - I thought it was cool.

  • Coleen D.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Stunning location, very chill atmosphere, wonderful hosts, what more could you want!? We had a blissful stay, thank you!

  • Kadance P.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Where the hot is located is a dirty mess.no place to sit not clean at all.they can watch you in the hot tub from there down stairs windows..they drained the hot the day before we was to leave .1400 dollers for the hot tub they didn't want the bubbles on .he said he's pays water so lease don't use much.

  • Bruce B.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Great Host. Nice Location

  • Diane E.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    Had a great stay at Sarah and Johns cottage. I loved the open layout and beautiful setting! The cottage was clean, bed comfortable, and the bluetooth speaker was a nice touch. The location is perfect - easy access to hiking trails, the water, and town. The trains weren't a bother. The hosts communicated well. I hope to stay again!

  • Karen G.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    The property and owner were lovely, friendly and helpful. Nothing beats the view of a sunset right from the beach! Ceiling fans were helpful on a toasty day. We would love to visit again!

  • Robin H.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Our stay at John's cottage was perfect. It was quiet, the bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved sitting down by the water to read our books and watch the sunsets. He was a lovely host and made sure we had everything we needed.

  • Betsy M.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We loved everything about our stay, especially the use of the kayak. We were fortunate to have a warm sunny day in July and we kayaked out to Chuckanut island and saw many seals and birds. The next day, we hiked to the top of Chuckanut mountain and got views of Mt Baker. The cottage had everything we needed and the bed was super comfortable. John was so friendly and helpful, giving us recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We would love to visit again.

  • Brian D.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    Beautiful location, high quality beds, sheets, appliances and great people to work with. We’ve been here multiple times and look forward to coming back.

  • Elaine D.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    Wonderful relaxing place to come home to after being out all day exploring Fairhaven and hiking. Excellent hosts.

  • Kai M.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    From the close proximity to hiking, kayaking (provided), to the wonderful homey home, this place was amazing! Would definitely recommend!

  • Mark S.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Maybe different from some other travelers but all my wife and I cared about was getting away from the kids for a couple days. Mission accomplished. This was a perfect size for two. Good location close to Bow and Fairhaven. Fairhaven is where we did dinners and shopping. We used the hot tub and and beach access. There is a train very close to the property which runs every 1-2 hours or so but seems like a break during the night. The second night we were more used to it. It runs along the coast and into Canadian and is essentially just part of the landscape in this area. We like to travel around and try new things and this was a fun one for us.

  • Karen M.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Perfect location to relax after running around all day! The cottage is cozy and comfortable and the view is amazing! We will definitely stay again!!

  • Lindley G.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    The cottage is really lovely and the views are just incredible. It’s very cozy and comfy especially with all the natural wood.

  • Adrienne A.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    Guest cabin felt very private, with large storm windows facing out to Chuckanut Bay. The immaculate cabin was surprisingly spacious, with beautiful bright woodwork throughout, outfitted with good quality linens and a comfortable bed. There was easy access down to the water, where we enjoyed sipping our morning coffees, while sitting on a big rock at the waters edge. The owner was friendly and on site at the main house next-door, but was laid-back and didn’t hover or have a long list of rules. It felt like we had the property to ourselves. I hope to return in the summer months.

  • Yvonne V.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    My sister and I enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cabin in a beautiful location. It was high tide when we arrived and we were happily surprised when the beach appeared ready for exploring the next morning! Easy to find location off of Chuckanut Drive, and convenient to Bellingham.

  • Louisa M.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Lovely, peaceful and easy.

  • Dwight M.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Nice property. Host was very gracious.

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