3923 Silver Beach Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

Please be aware that we request an in-person tour before application and background/credit check processes. Out-of-state inquiries are not likely to meet criteria. Otherwise, you are welcome to consider our new two story ADU, "The Boathouse" in Silver Beach, your own small house set at the edge of a large yard with mature landscaping; all new construction/remodel of a detached garage with views of Lake Whatcom from both floors and just two blocks away from the lake-with a small neighborhood beach for your use. Close walking distance to Bloedel-Donovan Park, Scudder Pond, Whatcom Falls, and Big Rock Garden Parks and many trails-all minutes away. Transit is two blocks away, DaVinci Deli and Lafeen's a 15 minute walk, new bakery and pizzeria at Lakeline, a 5 minute walk. Luxury touches throughout home; coded-entry, kitchen, bath, living space, and coat/storage closet are downstairs; one bedroom with Juliet window, lakeview and two closet spaces with custom shelving upstairs. Hardwood oak floors throughout. Oak cabinets and granite in kitchen and bath, tile backsplash in kitchen, all new appliances-huge fridge/freezer, airfryer range, dishwasher, microwave. Radiant heated tile on bathroom floor, heated towel bar, tiled shower with rain and handheld units. Artful and varied lighting with dimmers, a cozy windowseat with windows overlooking yard and lake, stringless mini-blinds throughout, lilacs in spring, holly in winter, Daikin splits for heating and cooling on both floors, fully insulated: ceiling, floors, exterior/interior walls. Adjacent to owner-occupied main home so please be comfortable with close proximity-we are good neighbors and your privacy will be honored. One paved parking space available adjacent to ADU, others available in streetside parking area for main home. Yard maintained by owner; garden space possible. Small pets negotiable, no smoking, utilities (internet, electricity, water/sewer, garbage) paid by tenant. First month's rent + same amount for deposit. Require impeccable records for on-time rent payments, no lease violations, bankruptcies in last two years, collections, or evictions, credit score 640 and higher, total incomes 3x rent. Please prepare to share 3 years of contact info for rental history and income documentation for each adult. Maximum three residents, application required for each resident over 18, under 18 identified. Applicant costs are $50 nonrefundable per adult applicant and cover digital background check. Co-signer, must be approved with co-sign fee of $50. Tenants must carry rental insurance during course of tenancy. Home available 06/01/25. One year lease preferable; otherwise subject to agreement. If criteria is met, please request a tour. Applications offered following tour. Six month/or one year lease. $2000 monthly rent + $2000 deposit. $50 application fee per adult, one-time $150 application fee, income of 3x rent documented, 640 credit score required, clear 3 year history of rental history plus contact information, no bankruptcies, evictions, no lease violations, clear background check. Tenancy requires rental insurance during course of lease. Utilities paid by tenant are electricity, water/sewer, garbage, possible assistance with internet. Pets negotiable.