Private Cedar Retreat on 5 Acres - 8 Minutes to Downtown Bellingham
Tucked away in a quiet valley on Samish Hill, this recently renovated cedar home sits on 5 private acres surrounded by towering firs and ferns. Enjoy living in a peaceful oasis but you're still just 8 minutes from downtown Bellingham and 5 minutes to Whole Foods.
The Space:
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms across 3 floors
Basement: Home gym, full bathroom, movie setup with big projector
Main floor: Living area, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom
Loft: Master bedroom with private bathroom
Includes 1Br cabin on the property
What Makes It Special:
Wood-burning stove for cozy nights
Outdoor sauna (perfect after hiking or biking)
Big projector for movie nights
Comes fully furnished
Flexible bed setups (king, queen, bunk beds)
Koi pond
Large vegetable garden
Location is Everything:
8 minutes to downtown Bellingham
5 minutes to Galbraith Mountain (mountain biking paradise)
3 minutes to Lake Padden
Hiking trails right out your back door
1.5 hours to Mount Baker for skiing
After a day outside, relax in the sauna, hang by the fire, or watch movies. It's the perfect setup if you want outdoor adventures but also want to come home to something comfortable and private.
Looking for a 6-month rental starting November (some flexibility on timing). Reach out with any questions or to come and view the space!
Available for a 6-month lease starting in November or December. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including but not limited to electricity, water, gas, and internet. First month's rent and security deposit required at lease signing.
More photos / in-person tours available on request!
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$4,900/mo
Bellingham, WA 98229
3beds
2,200sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Sat Nov 1 2025
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Heat pump
What's special
Private acresWood-burning stoveKoi pondCedar homeOutdoor saunaLarge vegetable gardenBig projector
- 27 days
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, No Utilities included in rent, Peloton, Theater, Water not included in rent
- Spa features: Sauna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Pond Year Round, Sauna
Location
- Region: Bellingham
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Sublet/Temporary
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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10/1/2025 | Price change | $4,900+8.9%$2/sqft |
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9/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500-8.2%$2/sqft |
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10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $4,900$2/sqft |
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9/6/2024 | Price change | $4,900-24.6%$2/sqft |
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9/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $6,500$3/sqft |
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