Escape to the countryside at Oostema Farmstead, a working Wagyu cattle farm just outside Lynden. This private two-bedroom apartment is perfect for couples or friends looking for a peaceful place to slow down and breathe.
You’ll wake to birdsong, fresh country air, and wide-open views across our pastures where our Wagyu cattle graze. Oostema Farmstead is 117 acres of room to breathe, no crowds, no hurry, just the kind of calm that feels rare these days.
This is more than just a place to sleep. It’s your chance to truly unplug. Whether you’re enjoying morning coffee on the patio, strolling the quiet farm, or soaking in the hot tub under the stars, you’ll find a sense of calm that’s hard to come by. This is your sign to try something different.
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱
• Private two-bedroom apartment • King bedroom with ensuite bathroom • Queen bedroom with second full bath • Cozy living area • Dining nook and kitchenette • Private outdoor patio • Hot Tub Time
We’ve welcomed over 2,000 guests and know that real relaxation starts with trust. That means clear communication, warm hospitality, and no surprises. You’ll enjoy complete privacy and space to simply relax.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹
• 117 acres of open farmland • Wagyu cattle grazing in the pastures • Quiet mornings and star-filled nights • A slower pace that feels rare these days
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮 𝘆 • Most of our guests are couples seeking a quiet farm getaway. Families with children 10+ may stay when visiting for local youth events — please check with us first. • Located on a working farm • Pet-Free: To keep things fresh and allergy-friendly, we don’t allow pets
𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐓𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 Your stay includes access to our guest-only hot tub, open daily from 8am to 9pm. After booking, you’ll receive a link to reserve your personal time slot. Scheduling ensures each guest has dedicated soak time and allows us to maintain water quality, safety, and proper heating between uses.
🌿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆
Oostema Farmstead is a working Wagyu cattle farm. While your space is private, we do live onsite upstairs and may host a few other guests in our Cabin, Campground and Little Farmhouse. The property is spacious, so everyone has their own quiet corner to enjoy.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲
If you’ve been looking for a quiet place to slow down, enjoy the countryside, and experience a real working farm, we’d love to welcome you to Oostema Farmstead, Lynden.
𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 Please Message Us the Code Word “𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗗” Sending it lets us know you’ve read through the details and helps us finalize your reservation with a short rental agreement.
We’re Glen and Lisa Oostema, the owners of Oostema Farmstead and Wagyu. We’re proud to share a small part of our working farm with guests who appreciate quiet, space, and where their food comes from.
We’d love to welcome you to Oostema Farmstead
Follow Our Journey Stay in touch and see what’s new on the farm: 📸 @oostemafarmstead | 🥩 @oostemawagyu
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
There will be a rental agreement to sign, and a damage deposit that needs to be held in case of accidentals before your arrival at the Farmstead.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views on 1 June 2026 start from AU$230, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Clean, Quiet Farm Apartment | 117 Acres, Hot Tub, Private Patio & Views located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lynden City Park, Lynden Pioneer Museum and Jansen Art Center. Lynden Performing Arts Guild and GoBig Paintball are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful location, very clean and comfortable and easy check in. Unfortunately we had an emergency and had to leave.
Lauren O.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience during your stay. It's wonderful to know that you found it comfortable and enjoyed the easy check-in process.
We hope to welcome you back in the future for another fantastic stay.
Glen and Lisa
We had a wonderful time and memories that we will never forget at this property. The accommodations were great, the hosts were incredibly pleasant. We enjoyed having the freedom to roam the property with our dogs and bikes! We plan to be back next year!
Very great place. The surroundings are phenomenal, and Lynden itself is a great little town.
The bedrooms are nice and cozy, and the beds themselves are comfortable. The bathroom have a lot of extras in them that you might not typically see.
Overall a really great place to stay.
We stayed here in early December and it was very nice. The hosts were polite, the space was clean, the instructions were very clear and access was very easy. Lynden is a very charming little town and we left the farm talking about how excited we were to come back in the summer for the raspberries!
accommodating with our late check in, wifi didnt work but otherwise everything was wonderful
Laura G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thanks for staying with us, we’re so glad you enjoyed your visit! Sorry to hear you had trouble with the Wi-Fi. If we’d known during your stay, we could’ve fixed it right away. We always appreciate the chance to help. Hope to welcome you back again!
Perfect for our group of five. Excellent communication with property owner. Very clean and tidy. Beautiful sunsets and panoramic views. Close to Lynden and short drive to hiking at Lake Whatcom and the beach at Birch Bay.
Had a great stay , was close to our family we were visiting.
tracy f.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience here on the Farmstead. We aim for providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.
we really enjoyed our farm stay. the farm store items were yummy and the location was convenient for us. and lisa was friendly and so helpful for our visit. thank you!
Scott C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Scott,
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience here at Oostema Farmstead. We are so pleased to hear you found the meats to be terrific. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
We had a great time staying on the farm. The apartment was perfect for me and my kids. The rooms were spacious and cozy and having the two bathrooms was great! It was clean and perfectly decorated for a farm apartment. The owner and his grandson were so friendly and we loved the tour of the farm. This is a great place to stay!!! We loved it!
Carrie A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
With so many great places to choose from, it’s an honor that you decided to give us a try, and it sounds like we made a great first impression. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
It was so nice to stay here at the farm for our little one night stay. We came to spend time with our son for Easter weekend since he attends Western Washington University. The beds were extremely comfortable. Just the right amount of detail throughout the entire apartment. We would definitely come and stay here again.
Thanks Glen and Lisa
We arrived in a sudden cloudburst, and our host came rushing to help us get our belongings in out of the rain. The apartment is charmingly furnished and every amenity is available. It was fun to see the cattle and the pig and the goat and the chickens and to walk in the raspberry fields.
We had a wonderful time at the Farmstead. We enjoyed picking berries and soaking in the hot tub. The apartment is nice and quiet for snoozing. The location was a good starting point for excursions into Bellingham and other surrounding areas. Would definitely come back.
Also Lisa was super nice!
Andy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you, Andy, for your review. We are so please you had a wonderful time here on the Farmstead. We will look forward to Hosting you again soon.
Glen and Lisa
Location was great for us, very close to family and friends we were visiting. The apartment was clean and spacious. We loved waking up to see the cows grazing outside the window. We will definitely stay there again.
This property was clean and beautiful and close to our project location. Nice and quiet after a long day on the jobsite. Our crew enjoyed their stay in a home like atmosphere. We will look to book here again when working in the area. Thank You!
Our stay at the Homestead was fantastic. Everything was exactly as presented. Lisa was very easy to contact and answered all of our questions. She even provided an awesome welcome basket that we all enjoyed.
I would highly recommend a stay at the Homestead if in Lynden or the Lynden area.
Richard C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you Richard for your kind words. We appreciate it and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
This is our second stay at the Oostema Farmstead so we are repeat customers. We walked into immaculately clean spaces, tasteful and thoughtful holiday decorations, enjoyed a good night’s sleep in comfortable beds and amazingly soft linens, and loved the fluffy thick soft towels. The Farmstead is so quiet and presented us with some spectacular sunrises that lit up the sky in brilliant pink hues due to its location. Our daughter and son-in-law and their 8 month old stayed in the master bedroom and were able to put the pack and play in the large master bathroom which allowed all three to enjoy a good nights sleep each night. The second bedroom is also good size and just down the hall from the master bedroom which provided additional privacy. Prior to our stay, Lisa was quick to provide us with the check in procedures and was also extremely responsive to any questions that I had. We were there to see our son and his family who live a short distance from the Farmstead which makes it an ideal landing place for us. We will be back!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review. Glen and I appreciate the time it took for you to write it. It really means a lot. We are so delighted you had a good time here seeing your family. We really are an ideal location for our Lynden Guests. (right up the road) We hope you come back in the summer when you can fully enjoy the outdoors and Whatcom county.
We LOVED our stay!
Pros:
Super comfy beds and linens
So cute
Bigger space than the pictures appear
Animals on the farm to see/feed
Comfortable tub to soak in
Very responsive host
Cons:
No kitchen. We did take out for dinner and brought easy breakfast/lunch options to make in the kitchenette.
Very basic kitchenette (bring butter, etc)
Flies (but it’s a farm, so definitely forgivable)
Internet didn’t work for the 4 days were there (but this seemed to be the first time that’s happened - so I wouldn’t take too much note of this con).
Definitely recommend this getaway!!
Liz B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us, we hope to see you again. ~Lisa
Warmly greeted and supported throughout our stay. Property grounds are beautifully manicured. The grandkids loved the farm animals (so did the adults). The hot tub was fantastic. The access to the garden for fresh veggies we barbecued on the grill and bowl full of fresh picked raspberries we’re delicious. The 2- bedroom house was quite sufficient for our family with three grand kids. It was very clean and comfortable. We will be back.
This is a quiet and beautiful place you could get lost in! Panoramic scenery was so peaceful. Great places to take a stroll and a barn full of baby calves to play with. Amazing matresses and sheets. So many amenities (breakfast and other treats). We will definitely come back!
Mike H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
About the host
Hosted by Lisa Oostema
Hi, I am Lisa, your Host,
We offer a two-bedroom self-contained apartment and a one-bedroom House. Choose your place to stay that fits your needs. Both accommodations have beautiful views of the panoramic farm fields surrounding the property. We encourage our guests to walk around and take full advantage of the peaceful surroundings. Whichever you choose, you'll enjoy a tranquil stay. The apartment features two bedrooms and two bathrooms a King size bed in the master bedroom and queen in the second bedroom. Our Tiny house has a queen bed. All bedding has extremely comfortable fine linens.
Stay with us for an experience, unlike anything you've had before. We do have the best sunsets, and you can see the horizon for miles. Unlike staying in the city.
We have a few cows and acres of Raspberry Fields. Glen, my husband, works on the farm and is also a Contractor. Hosting is my full-time job. :) The reason we love Hosting, is because of the interesting people we meet from all over the country, and world. When you travel through Western Washington, don't "stay" in the city, you can stay in the city anytime. You will love the freedom you feel when you get out of the town even a little way. We invite you to join us at the farm and enjoy the quiet life of stress-free living where your neighbors are nowhere around, and the sirens don't sound at night. Welcome to the farm.
Why they chose this property
We are a 5 minute drive to downtown Lynden. Bikes are a great way to get around the Country side and to Lynden.
Forget public transportation... this is 'rural' America! For a small fee we are willing to pick you up at the bus or train station or airport.
We are surrounded by 117 acres of farm land and have no neighbors. If your looking for peace and quiet, look no further. We also offer a Hot Tub, fire pit, BBQ and a few more things. Just ask us and we can see if we can accommodate.
What makes this property unique
We have no Neighbors :) our property is completely private and off the main road. The only neighbors you have will be us, upstairs, but we are very quiet .The neighborhood is rural and quiet. Though close to the main road, the house is tucked away on a one lane road. You can walk around the property anytime during the day.
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