The Van Zandt Raven in the Mt Baker foothills

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Check out the area

Deming, WA

Bellis Fair Mall29 min drive
Western Washington University31 min drive
Lake Whatcom39 min drive
Mount Vernon, WA (MVW-Skagit Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Raven is a beautiful 1100 ft. sq. custom apt. above our garage. There are two bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen bed. There is one bathroom with a 6 ft. tub and shower with a slate surround.The kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher. There is plenty of parking and two stairways to The Raven. The main entrance is on the east side of the building while the west side has stairs from the deck. The deck is very private and has a great forest view. The Raven is a very tasteful and comfortable apt. with bamboo floors and birch trim milled from trees right here on our property. There is a TV with a DVD player. The heat is quiet,cozy and hypoallergenic radiant floor heat. There are lovely southern views of our valley from the living room and kitchen windows.
The Raven is NOT a party vacation rental. The only people allowed, unless by special approval, are those who booked the Raven. We do not allow smoking anywhere on the property and do not allow pets. Money from the damage deposit can also be used if a guest does not clean the Raven to a satisfactory condition (the expectation is clearly defined in the welcome note guests receive when arriving)
The Raven is located on a 45 acre paradise located on a quiet country road about halfway from the bustling small city of Bellingham and the world renowned Mt. Baker Ski Area and North Cascades National Park. Hiking abounds in the summer and fall with epic skiing in the winter months. Starting in later November and going thru January is the returning of the salmon with it lots of bald eagles nearby. It's only a five minute drive from the Raven to spectacular eagle viewing. Also in early winter you can hear great horned owls hooting while they start their mating season. Spring and summer bring many a bird and a literal cacophony of frogs in our wetlands. If you feel like a walk in the woods we have a trail thru our truly majestic forest with mature cedar, Douglas fir, hemlock, big leaf maple,birch, and red alder. Summertime is beyond description here in the Southfork valley with sun and the river to swim in. Because we live on a quiet country road with little traffic a stroll down it is a relaxing way to start or end your day and you might even meet some of our neighbors who regular;y walk, run or bike. Across the valley is a seasonal waterfall the is quite spectacular. Come join us for a country respite!

Property manager

Eric Davis

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deming

Located in Deming, this apartment is in a rural area. Mount Baker Vineyards and Winery and Shuksan Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Josh VanderYacht Park and Deming Homestead Eagle Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Deming, WA

What's nearby

Bellis Fair Mall - 29 min drive
Western Washington University - 31 min drive
North Lake Whatcom Trailhead - 32 min drive
Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 35 min drive
Lake Whatcom - 39 min drive

Getting around

Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Acme Diner - 7 min drive
Caffe Rifugio - 8 min drive
Mt Baker Vineyards - 11 min drive
Nooksack River Casino - 8 min drive
Grants Burgers - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Van Zandt Raven in the Mt Baker foothills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Van Zandt Raven in the Mt Baker foothills?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Van Zandt Raven in the Mt Baker foothills?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Van Zandt Raven in the Mt Baker foothills located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Josh VanderYacht Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Deming Homestead Eagle Park and Deming Library. Mount Baker Vineyards and Winery and Nugent's Corner River Access are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

20 Oct 2023

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

Bell Creek Nature School open house

Quiet, relaxing stay. Very rejuvinating. Will definitely stay at The Raven again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

12 Oct 2023

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

October 3-5

My husband and my grandson enjoyed their stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

15 Aug 2023

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

The location and housing were great.

Very comfortable and quiet. The only thing that was confusions was what thought was a conformation e-mail about the key and entry from Vrbo was actually something else. I had to call to get the information about how to get into the house. It all was fine in the end. I was just expecting a more clear communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

8 Aug 2023

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

Fishing Mt Baker National Forest

Nice apartment with easy access to Mt. Baker National Forest and it's creeks and trails.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas G.

7 Aug 2023

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

A home away from home

The Van Zandt Raven was the highlight accommodation of our trip through the Pacific Northwest. I don't think we would have changed anything, even if we could. It was easy to find, very (very) spacious, clean, well equipped (especially kitchen supplies and utensils), isolated/quiet, and just cozy in general. We barely used the place because we were always out and about, but boy were we glad to return to it after a long day of hiking. The only downside for us was that it was slightly too far from the Mount Baker area and its various hiking trails, but this isn't anything we didn't already know, it just hit a little harder than expected after a long day. Apart from this, as we told Eric in person, it was definitely our best accommodation. We would highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric Davis

Pamela and Eric have lived in the beautiful Southfork of the Nooksak valley for over 20 years. This is our second vacation rental on our property because it is fun and we get to meet so many great people. We've been married for 23 yrs. and have two grown daughters. Pamela is a CPM and Eric is a licensed general contractor. We love the outdoors, gardening and good food. We look forward to hosting new people from around the world!