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Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom77 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU

Explore downtown Bellingham from this spacious, charming upstairs one bedroom in a historic 1895 duplex. Walk to 20+ great restaurants and breweries within 1/3 mile. WWU is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk. Fully-updated, packed w/ amenities, and in a perfect location.

Great for WWU parents
Reserved off-street parking
1/2 block to Aslan brewpub
Queen bed in bedroom
Full sleeper sofa in living room
Full kitchen
Inside bike storage
Big yard w/ Adirondack chairs
Fast WiFi
Off-street parking
Washer/dryer in unit
Smart TV, games, and books

This charming one bedroom space is on the upper level of a historic duplex, built in 1895 as a single-family home, converted to a duplex in the 1950s, and fully renovated by us in 2023. It offers 826 square feet, with a living room, dining room, bedroom, full kitchen (with clothes washer/dryer), and entry area where you can store bikes or other gear. There is ample closet/dresser space in the bedroom.

This space is best for for one to four people who want to have direct access to downtown, while relaxing and/or working remotely. We welcome families with school-age children, but the property is not appropriate for pre-schoolers or younger. The building is on a residential street immediately immediately adjacent to downtown. The street is usually quiet, though you may hear some city noises from the larger streets nearby.

Other guests may occupy the unit downstairs, and you may hear them walking around their space from time to time.

Other details about the space:
-There are security cameras outside over the front door, rear door, side door of the downstairs unit, and over the parking lot. The interior is not visible on any of the security cameras.
-The WiFi is typically fast and coverage is strong throughout the space. The desk is large enough to work comfortably on a laptop. There's a great sounding Bluetooth speaker on the desk and a vintage-looking AM/FM radio in the dining room with audio cables for your phone or computer.
-On the 4K Roku TV you can sign into your own accounts.
-There is a full-sized washer and dryer we supply detergent pods and dryer sheets.
-All windows have blinds for privacy.
-There are two AC/heat unit with remote controls, and a forced air heater in the bedroom. The ceiling fan in the bedroom helps to distribute the warm or cool air.
-The kitchen has a full size range, microwave, and toaster, plus pots, pans, utensils, and the basics needed for cooking.
-There is a drip coffee maker, French press, and a starter supply of drip coffee.
-Extra pillows, blankets, and towels are provided.
-The unit is licensed as a short term rental with the City of Bellingham, permit number USE2024-0006.

Guests have exclusive access to the entire space. The yard is shared.

We live nearby and we are happy to help out with any questions you have about the unit, or with tips about where to go and what to do in Bellingham.

Downtown Bellingham is lively and fun, with great restaurants, entertainment venues, and culture. You'll be a 1 minute walk to Aslan Brewing Company and a 5-10 minute walk to the Farmer's Market, Wild Buffalo, Mount Baker Theater, Food Co Op grocery store, Rite Aid pharmacy, bowling alley, rock climbing gym, yoga studios, museums, and everything else downtown has to offer.

The apartment is a 5 Minute drive to WWU.

In downtown Bellingham you also may come across people experiencing homelessness, graffiti, and traffic noise.

The building is on the edge of downtown and is an easy walk to breweries, coffee, groceries, and entertainment venues. If you prefer to drive, there is typically parking close to downtown restaurants, businesses, and attractions.

The building has settled with age, and you may notice that some of floors are sloped.

Stays longer than 28 days require signing a rental agreement.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 826 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please no smoking or vaping, parties, or pets. Service animals must always be accompanied by a human guest while in the apartment.
Quiet hours 10pm to 8am. It is OK to have 1-4 visitors between 8am and 10pm.
Please do not disrupt the WiFi router, internet modem, or security cameras. Stays of longer than 28 days require signing a rental agreement.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number USE2024-0006

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b66b41x

About the area

Map
Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • Mount Baker Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Western Washington University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Whatcom Falls Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bellingham Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Community Food Co-op
  • ‪Structures Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pel’meni - ‬5 min walk
  • Aslan Brewing Company
  • ‪Hammerhead Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU located?

Located in York, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of iDiOM Theater and Western Washington University. Bellingham Railway Museum and Mount Baker Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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Charming Upstairs Historic Downtown 1BR | Near WWU Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susannah G.

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

Great spot

Clean, comfortably, perfectly appointed and easy communication. I would have no reservations about staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025