Downtown Sunny Farmhouse with Bay Views, 3 Kings, Bellingham WA

Built in 1897, this sunny yellow farmhouse sits in the middle of downtown Bellingham behind a white picket fence. Three king bedrooms sleep six comfortably. The top-floor suite connects directly to a private rooftop deck with views over Bellingham Bay. It is one of the older homes still standing in this neighborhood, and it shows in the best ways: good bones, real rooms, natural light that moves through the house all day.

This is a place to base a real trip, not just a place to sleep. Everything that makes Bellingham worth visiting is walkable from the front door.


THE HOUSE

Three bedrooms, each with a king bed. The top-floor suite is the one guests remember most: it opens onto the rooftop deck, and the bay views from up there are genuinely good. Morning coffee, evening wind-down, or just somewhere to sit after a day on the trails. The deck is private and accessible only through that bedroom.

The main floor has an open kitchen with stainless appliances, oak cabinets, and a dining table that fits the whole group. The living room has a large sectional. There is a yard out front and a patio, both good for unwinding without going anywhere.

Everything you need is in the house: washer and dryer, high-speed wifi, fully equipped kitchen. One dedicated parking spot is included off the alley. Pets are welcome. There is a small step up to the front patio, worth knowing if anyone in your group has mobility considerations.

The house sits on a residential block in a busy part of downtown. There is some street noise, particularly on weekend evenings. It is a lively neighborhood, which is most of the point.


THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Bellingham's Saturday Farmers Market at Depot Market Square is a three-minute walk and genuinely one of the better ones in Washington: produce, hot food, live music, the kind of market you end up staying at longer than planned. It runs Saturdays from April through December. Bellingham has a serious food and brewery scene for a city its size. A few honest recommendations from someone who lives here:

Gruff Brewing is a neighborhood staple worth an evening. Kulshan Brewing operates out of the Trackside complex, which deserves its own explanation: Trackside is an outdoor beer garden, wine bar, and food hub built next to a large bike park where kids can ride while adults eat and drink in the sun. It is the kind of place that only exists in a certain type of Pacific Northwest city, and it is close enough to walk to.

For food: Otherside Bagels if you are starting your morning right, L&L for sandwiches and salads that are better than they need to be, and the Community Food Co-op for organic groceries and one of the better breakfast burritos in town if you want supplies for the trail or a slow morning in the kitchen.

Western Washington University is a six-minute walk. Mount Baker Theatre is twelve minutes on foot.


FOR THE OUTDOOR CROWD

Bellingham is one of the better basecamp cities in the Pacific Northwest for people who came to be outside.

Mountain biking: Galbraith Mountain is a short ride from the house and has one of the most developed trail networks in the region, with options from beginner flow trails to technical enduro riding. It draws riders from across the Pacific Northwest all summer. I co-host a guided mountain bike experience with a rider who competes on the UCI Downhill World Circuit. Guests get 20% off the guided experience. Message me before or after booking if you want details.

Hiking: The Chuckanut Mountains are accessible from town, with trails ranging from waterfront walks to ridgeline routes with Puget Sound views. Whatcom Falls Park is a few miles away and worth a morning.

Winter: Mount Baker Ski Area is about an hour's drive and one of the snowiest resorts in North America. It holds the world record for snowfall in a single season. Bellingham is the closest real city to it, which makes this house a reasonable base for a ski trip if you do not mind the drive.

Water: Bellingham Bay is right there in the views from the deck. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available downtown at the waterfront, a short drive or longer walk from the house.


GOOD TO KNOW

Check-in is via smart lock on the front door. Your code is sent automatically before arrival. From the parking spot off the alley, open the metal gate and walk along the side of the house to reach the front entrance on N Forest St.

The entire main house is yours for the stay: all three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, front yard, and patio. The separate unit off the alley is private and not accessible to guests.

Exterior security cameras are on the property.

City of Bellingham Short-Term Rental Permit: USE2025-0020.

We do not live on-site but are nearby and reachable through the platform or by phone if anything comes up during your stay.