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Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!

2.0 star property
Holiday home in Bellingham

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Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$583
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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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.

Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!

Sunshine Cottage – The Yellow House That Books Itself
Permit USE2025-0020

Picture the perfect Bellingham postcard: a butter-yellow 1897 cottage hugged by a white picket fence, a porch to watch the world pass by, and a private balcony that hangs over Bellingham Bay. That’s not a dream – that’s your weekend.

THREE REAL KING BEDS – NO AIR-MATTRESS LIES
Top-Floor Bay King – black-out curtains, a TV, and direct balcony access
Top-Floor Front King – street views that feel like a Wes Anderson film
1st-Floor Front King – garden-facing with easy access
Six adults sleep like royalty. Zero arguments over who gets the good bed.

LOCATION THAT MAKES UBER DRIVERS SAD
You’ll use your car exactly twice: arrival and departure.
Walking distance (real minutes, not “Airbnb minutes”):

FARMERS’ MARKET (5 min walk)
Saturday magic: fresh flowers, hot tamales, pottery, live fiddle music. Check the calendar and thank me later.

COFFEE (all < 6 min walk)
Otherside – 3 min (best bagels in the PNW, fight me)
Hammer Coffee – 4 min (oat-milk lattes that actually slap)
Mt. Bakery – 5 min (croissant the size of your head, trust)

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
Little Cheerful – 10 min (scrambles worth the hype)
The Daisy Cafe – 15 min (Swedish pancakes = childhood reborn)

LUNCH / DINNER
Leaf & Ladle – 4 min (salads so good you’ll forget burgers exist)
Cafe Rumba – 4 min (Choripollo sandwich = life changing)
Rock & Rye Oyster House – 5 min ($1.50 happy-hour oysters 3-5 PM)
Aslan Brewing – 7 min (organic beers + truffle fries that haunt dreams)

DATE NIGHT
Starla’s – 5 min (natural wine + pizza that causes marriage proposals)
D’Anna’s – 9 min (Italian comfort food, bring stretchy pants)
Roe – 5 min drive (counter seats = chef’s table vibes, reserve or show up at 5)

SWEETS
Pure Bliss Desserts – 15 min (lemon bars that should be illegal)
Saltadena Bakery – 10 min (morning buns gone by 10 AM – set an alarm)

GROCERIES
Community Food Co-op – 4 min walk (organic everything + hot-bar lunch)
Grocery Outlet – 3 min drive (where $2 wine tastes like $20)

GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN
10 min drive → Park at the Birch Street trailhead and have at it!

LAKE WHATCOM
15 min drive → Bloedel Donovan (free parking + boat launch) or Hertz Trail (easy 5-mile waterfront stroll).

THE HOUSE ITSELF – EVERY DETAIL OBSESSED OVER
Living room
A large couch with room for all
55” Fire Smart TV with every app known to humankind

Kitchen
Gas range + full size fridge
Keurig + Hot Chocolate!
Graza Olive Oil

Bathrooms (1.5)
Top floor: Tub/Shower Combo with towels to spare
Main floor: powder room so nobody ever waits

Laundry
Full-size washer/dryer + free detergent

Tech
300 Mbps Wi-Fi that actually reaches the rooftop
Smart locks (your code works 4 PM day-of, dies 11 AM checkout – no key drama)

PARKING – THE BELLINGHAM UNICORN
Free, unlimited street parking directly in front. Back your bumper to the fenced area off alley and unload in 30 seconds. No permits, no 2-hour zones, no passive-aggressive notes.

THE VIBE
This isn’t a cookie-cutter Airbnb. It’s the house your friends think you own when you post the balcony pics. You’ll hear seagulls and the occasional train whistle that feels nostalgic instead of annoying. Quiet enough to sleep with the balcony door cracked, close enough to stumble home from Aslan after one too many Depot IPAs.

Perfect for
WWU family weekends that feel like a vacation
Galbraith crews who want plush beds instead of camper vans
Three couples splitting a weekend without the “who gets the master” fight
Remote workers who need strong WiFi and zero distractions
Anyone who believes life is too short for queen beds

RULES (because grown-ups need them too)
No parties (the cottage is 127 years old and prefers book clubs)
No smoking/vaping inside (patio & rooftop are fine)
Max 6 guests (we count shoes at the door)

THE BORING BUT IMPORTANT STUFF
City of Bellingham Short-Term Rental Permit: USE2025-0020
Check-in 4 PM / Check-out 11 AM
We live 7 minutes away and answer texts faster than you can say “where’s the corkscrew”
Cleaning fee covers professional service between every stay – you just live your best life

Book now. Cancel your backup options. Tell your group chat “I found the place.”
Because once you watch one sunset from that balcony, every other rental will feel like a downgrade.

The yellow cottage is waiting to become your new favorite place on earth.

See you on the balcony!
The Sunshine Cottage crew

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

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Exterior
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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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includes taxes & fees
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
CHECK-OUT (11 AM) 1. Load + start dishwasher 2. Trash/recycling to bins in alley 3. Thermostats to 60°F 4. Windows closed, balcony door locked 5. Pull front door shut and lock
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 605-950-687

About the area

Map
Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • South Bay Trail - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Western Washington University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bellingham Railway Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cornwall Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gruff Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flatstick Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Elk St Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pel’meni - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!?

As of 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown! on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$583.48, 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 Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunshine Cottage w/ Bay-View Deck & 3 Kings Just Steps From Downtown! located?

Located in Sehome, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of South Bay Trail, Depot Market Square and Western Washington University. The Upfront Theatre and Bellingham Railway Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house, host was very friendly and attentive! Everything was as described in listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025