Experience lake life! Beachfront 3BR, steps from a private beach.

We would like to note that our house rules, as well as VRBO's policies, prohibit parties and events. Following this stay, we received reports from neighboring residents that a gathering was held at the property that appeared to be inconsistent with these rules. The property required cleaning beyond our normal turnover standards. In particular, the large area rug in the TV room required extensive shampooing and additional cleaning services. Additionally, extra effort was required to clean carpeting and rugs throughout the home. We also discovered unrepairable damage to a lounge chair that was in good condition prior to the stay. Neighbors contacted us regarding debris and residue associated with what they described as a gender reveal event. We value our positive relationships with our neighbors and have worked diligently to address their concerns and restore the property and surrounding area. Based on our experience, we would encourage future hosts to clearly communicate expectations regarding house rules and events. Due to concerns regarding compliance with house rules, the condition in which the property was left, and the impact on neighboring residents, we would not be comfortable hosting this guest again.

It was a joy to be able to interact with Cecilia. Definitely there was no misunderstanding as we kept good communication. We wanted her and her family to get the most out of our place as her first short-term rental experience. We are pleased to have succeeded. We hope to have her again in the future.

Good communicator. Thanks for keeping an eye on the 4th of July celebration that got a little bit too much. Good to have guests that despite the weather appreciate our beautiful indoors.

Great to have this group at our place. They kept the place neat and tidy. They are so polite. We are so glad we have such a large yard for parking, as they have a huge 3-car trailer for the racing. They never touched our beautiful Japanese maples. What an accomplishment. Definitely experienced driver. We would not hesitate to have them back any time. So respectful people.

It was wonderful to have Nichole stay at our place. She and her company left the house in an immaculate condition. We hope to have her back when the summer has really started, as we have lots of water toys to play with, from kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, rowing boat, you name it.

Debbie treated our house as if it was her own. She left it in an immaculate condition. We didn't have to do much. We wished that everybody was like that. We would have her again any time.

Kathleen is such a lovely person. We always love to accommodate her and her grandchildren to stay at our place. She allowed us to post a picture of them on the boat. You could see the fun they are having. A momento I would have wanted of our kids. Please come back again with the grand kids!

Thank you for your beautiful review, Stacy. Yes, the TV should not compete with family time at the lake and that is why we moved it from the living room to the TV Room (Utility Room as it also houses the laundry?). We were told that in the evenings it is cozy get-together room on the comfy couch. We welcome you to stay at our place in the future.

Sally and her company is fabulous. I don't think all British people leave the place they stay in such a clean shape. Well, this company is unique maybe. The group consists in 5 persons. Surely our place has been used, but there is not trace of it. It definitely cut the cleaning time by 75%. We were so pleased to receive within one minute of her arrival that she felt arriving in heaven. Yes, the mountains are beautiful, the lake is pretty and we like to keep our house in top shape and very clean. We just never received such compliment before. Thank you, Sally. We were honoured to have you at our place. We want you back in the future. Stay at least one week as this is as fine as the Pacific Northwest can be. See you again, Don and Maribel

Thank you for the great comments. Lots of info by email that we typically send - almost a duplicate is in a binder on the dining table, but who reads manuals? Exactly. So, to minimize discomfort, we also send the most important ones by email. Thanks for pointing out that info on garbage could be simplified. We will do that. It is meant for the high season where most of the garbage consists in large boxes very little real garbage, and garbage pickup is once a week. The fireplace was not meant for general use, but a text message would have clarified the issue. On beds and couches, we go through a replacement of heavily used items every 5 year or so. We replaced the master bed this year. Next year will be the queen-size bed. The TV couch is meant to nicely sink in, as you noted. We are pleased that your stay was a pleasant one. We welcome you to return and stay at our place again.

Thanks for the great review. Sound propagates across water easily. We have made a point of advising guests not to talk too loudly as neighbours across the lake will know what the topic of discussion is, hopefully not politics. And yes, there is short road that connects to Lake Whatcom that is primarily used during the morning and evening rush hour and the traffic noise is definitely better than Lake Samish next to the 24x7 always busy I-5, and Lake Whatcom which is exposed throughout its entire west side. Fortunately the morning rush hour is over by 8 AM and the evening rush lasts from 4:30 PM to 6 PM. Yes, all the lakes around Bellingham face the same challenge - some fortunately for a short time on weekdays only. We are pleased you have enjoyed your stay at our place.

Thank you for expressing your appreciation. It was a pleasure to share our place with your family. The house was left in an immaculate condition. We enjoyed the pleasant conversation over the phone about the house, fire pit, door access, etc. Thank you for being such a thoughtful guest. We welcome you to come back to our place anytime.