LOOKING FOR A SINGLE TENANT ONLY Due to the overwhelming interest in our cottage, we will show it to the folks who have filled out an application, and have been approved. Thank you. 1. Background Check 2. Income Requirement 3. Credit Score of 700 or Higher 1. This house sits on our property in Big Lake, WA. It was once a small milking barn but we converted the space into a small cozy cottage with serene views of a garden filled with roses, lilacs and peonies, the lake and majestic mountains. 2. We have four dogs, they bark sometimes and enjoy running around on our 2.5 acres. This is also why we allow pets; we love ours and certain that you love yours, so bring them along! 3. ONE parking space conveniently located near cottage. 4. LEASE AGREEMENT is for 12 months, renewable with 60 day notice. 5. All utilities are included: gas, water, trash, internet, electricity, gardening and maintenance. We pride ourselves on keeping the property in pristine condition. We hope you feel the same. 6. Cottage is NOT furnished. Photos are how it could look! 7. For those of you who do not know their credit score we recommend credit karma. It's free and offers a lot of information to help you understand credit and how it works. 8. Unfortunately, we cannot offer storage other than the space under the stairs and a small storage building for your bike, camping gear or other small items. If you need storage for more, the following two places are within 5 miles of cottage: Big Lake Storage and Market College Way Storage 9. ABOUT US: We are a couple in our early 60's and have owned this property for 20 years. The buildings were in deplorable condition and the grounds were nothing but grass, weeds and blackberry bushes. We've worked tirelessly to bring her back to life and we hope you will appreciate living here as much as we do! 10. Cottage is suitable for ONE PERSON. Veterans and seniors encouraged to apply. Thank you for reading and we look forward to hearing from you! Now, moving on Sweet little cottage in Big Lake, WA with beautiful views of lake and mountains, close to town. Gas stove with remote control for those chilly nights in the winter, claw foot tub and shower, luxury vinyl flooring, Kitchen aid Convection Oven (countertop kind), microwave, cute red refrigerator. Storage under the stairs, Fan and light with remote control in upstairs bedroom, Lots of windows, luxury pull down window shades for ease of use throughout cottage. We are only 4 1/2 miles from charming, Historic Mount Vernon. Breweries, antique shops, restaurants and Skagit River Walk a mere 10-15 minute drive. Walmart, Home Depot, Starbucks, Lowe's, Safeway, Haggen's Market within 15 minutes TOWNS & DRIVING TIMES: Mount Vernon 12 minutes Burlington 18 Sedro Woolley 15 Arlington 25 Bellingham 40 Seattle 1.5 hours Big Lake has a restaurant with live music and dancing, a small market that also serves beer, burgers, fries, etc. We love our little community and hope that you will, too! Please fill out all info and submit. I will contact you for a viewing. Sorry, no application, no phone call. Thank you and have a great day! TEN MONTHS $100 PET DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE IF YOU PICK UP DOG POOP. IF I HAVE TO TELL YOU MORE THAN ONCE YOUR DEPOSIT IS FORFEITED.
Off market
$527,700
17958 W Big Lake Blvd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
1beds
500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$527,700 Zestimate®
$1,055/sqft
$1,588 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 22, 2025 at 10:04am
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- View
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas included in rent, Internet included in rent, Telephone not included in rent, Utilities included in rent, Water included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain View
Details
- Parcel number: 38620000700105
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Internet, Water
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $1,500
- Pet deposit fee: $100
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 08/01/2025
Services availability

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