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Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!

Emerald Lake Chalet is where you want to be to enjoy all that nature has to offer this time of year. Mount Baker is great for some winter fun or you can just stay inside and enjoy the fireplace, beautiful views and fun games.

Welcome to your secluded lakeside retreat, where tranquility meets adventure, amidst the breathtaking beauty of nature's embrace.

Step into a world where family fun knows no bounds! Picture this: a cozy haven where board games reign supreme, our brand-new ROKU TV steals the show, and even Pac-Man makes a nostalgic appearance. But wait, there's more! Take a leisurely stroll around the picturesque lake or venture onto the nearby trails. And for those craving a bit of winter wonder, Mount Baker beckons with its snow-capped slopes just a stone's throw away.

Nestled a mere ten minutes from the hustle and bustle of shopping and dining, our retreat offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Imagine warming yourself by the crackling fireplace while being mesmerized by the shimmering waters of Emerald Lake, especially enchanting under a full moon and starlit sky.

With vaulted ceilings framing breathtaking lake vistas and cozy nooks at every turn, our retreat effortlessly combines charm and comfort. From the vibrant culinary scene of Bellingham to the vibrant nightlife and family-friendly activities, adventure awaits just minutes away.

This isn't just any retreat; it's your home away from home, where every amenity is thoughtfully provided without an ounce of fussiness. Two queen beds ensure a restful night's sleep, while a firepit by the water adds a touch of rustic ambiance. Need to stay connected? No problem! We've got you covered with cable, HDTV, and WiFi. And let's not forget outdoor fun—canoeing, kayaking, and even a pedal boat await your exploration, all conveniently accessible from your private dock.

So pack your bags, leave your worries behind, and immerse yourself in a world where relaxation and adventure collide in perfect harmony.

Swimming and lake fishing are right outside your door between May and October.

The damage deposit will be released after your stay as long as the rental is returned in good condition.

**This is not a party house. Extra guests and/or special events must be cleared with the Owner in writing or you may lose your damage deposit.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

There is a self-contained unit called the Studio that sleeps two located below the Chalet. The Studio is listed at VRBO #479323. If you wish to rent out the whole house, the Studio can be rented at a small discount, depending on the time of year. Emerald Lake Chalet is located on the top two floors of the Chalet. There are times when both Chalet and Studio are rented, especially during the summer months.

Essay by Susan F. - an 85 year old guest

…an aerie hanging in the treetops above a lake…

From the Lakeside dock:

Truly. Toad Lake has polliwogs.

A brown duck (which?) dashes for brush-cover. Two tiny ducklings follow her. (Are they really running across the surface?) They leave spidery wakes.

Dragonflies hover, dart. Butterflies flutter, alight, open, close. Yellow Irises cluster.

A woman suns on an inner-tube. A woman swims laps. A man, standing in the lake, plays fetch-a-stick with two paddling dogs.

A kayaker. Another kayaker with a fishing rod.

On the far shore, any time of day, people are fishing. Slanting light makes colors fluorescent: blue (beach chair), orange (vest), red (SUV), all repeated upside-down in the lake surface.

Bald eagles glide high above. Another raptor (which?) soars.

Swallows (which?) are skimming.

Robins and song sparrows are singing everywhere. More birdsong. (Whose?)

Timeless northwest forest trees that taper, are mirrored on the lake’s surface as wavering blocks of modern art.

Eight Canada geese form a flotilla and head to the far shore, reconnoiter on land, then slowly make their way to the small decaying raft beside us on the pier. They nibble at the covering of green growth and then depart. The geese have left the raft unstable. Untethered, it floats slowly into the middle of the lake. And then, where?

An alligator (?) with brilliant gold eyes drifts to the middle of the lake, then hides on the far side. He is retrieved by kayak, - that thrilling, life-size, plastic alligator head that was meant to keep the geese away.

From the Dwelling:

Look down on the top-feathers of swallows (which?), turned golden in the sun.

Catch sight of two young bucks with furred stubs of antlers strolling down the driveway.

Later, read by lamplight in chairs before the fireplace. One book can be passed between the two of you to share, reading aloud.

Sleep on a queen-size perfect mattress.

Brew morning coffee and take the morning easy in

an aerie hanging in the treetops above a lake

Property manager

Rosetta Klassen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • CD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: paddle boat, canoe, kayaks

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: May be allowed in certain circumstances.Ask first
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bellingham, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Whatcom - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Whatcom Falls Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Western Washington University - 13 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lafeen's Family Pride Donuts and Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER! located?

This family-friendly Bellingham chalet is located on the waterfront, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Whatcom, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Glen Echo Garden and Park Bowl. Bellis Fair Mall and iDiOM Theater are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Emerald Lake Chalet - SKI MOUNT BAKER! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Graduation Vacation
A group of my friends decided to rent this property to celebrate our graduating high school and we had an outstanding time. It was beautiful and we couldn't have wished for a better time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation on Emerald Lake
Very nice. Beautiful lake. Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin by the lake
The lake is clean and warm enough to swim comfortably in. The cabin is spacious with lots of windows and modern amenities that give it a luxurious feel. Everyone enjoyed their stay! Just FYI, this is not for mobility challenged people, lots of stairs are the only way to access the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seattle
It was wonderful place to chill. Recommend getting paddle boards
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Was a nice place. Suited our family’s needs. Beautiful setting and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
It’s a lovely property and we enjoyed our stay. Cooling was a bit dicey and the coffee pot definitely needs to be replaced. But other than those minor details, we enjoyed our stay enormously. Explored Bellingham to the fullest extent and found the hikes to be fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
It was a nice house to explore all the parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This was a beautiful place to get away from everyday life. Wish I could've stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay on the lake.
Thank you for sharing your cabin! We really enjoyed the water toys provided as well as the paddle boards that we brought along. The cabin is very quiet and right on the lake. The kids enjoyed having the loft upstairs to themselves. The kitchen was well used and the tiny dishwasher worked overtime for our family of 6. We spent a lot of time on the lake, but also enjoyed the proximity to restaurants and shops. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and really enjoy the lake.
It was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can Never Go Wrong Staying Here
This is our second time here and it was just as good as the first time. The location is an ideal split where you feel you are out in the wild but really only about ten mins from city amenities. The lake property is so chill and being able to use the kayaks and canoes is such a huge bonus. 5/5 highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake front location
This was our second time at the property. Very clean and accommodating. Gorgeous lake views!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong Seog J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wondeful stay
love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emerald (Toad) Lake is a gem
The location served as a perfect location to split the summer trip between Seattle and Vancouver. My children and wife felt it was actually the best stop we made, which included fancy hotels in the two afore-mentioned cities as well as Whistler and Victoria. The lake is remarkable with tall, forested walls on all sides of a deep, cold and very clear lake. Use of watercraft, floaties and a dock was a wonderful perk, certainly. The home was refurbished, clean and filled with nicely appointed touches that made cooking meals a pleasure. The local downtown is close and accessible, but the chalet location feels far removed. In fact, the nearby homes were not even visible unless you were out on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pepper W.

Really great place
Everything worked out perfectly and we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation with WA Family
Our big family enjoyed this great lake place and all of the water fun it had to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Collin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traveling through
This was a great place to stay for the week. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views of the full moon!
Everything we needed and comfortable and clean. Make sure you can walk up a lot of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Telina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family time
It was a great getaway for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

James F., Pukalani

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
The property has amazing views and everything you could need in a cabin. We hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Hosts were great, had a very relaxing weekend by the water :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P., Gresham, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellingham family vacation
This was the perfect spot for us to enjoy some family time. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway
We wanted some relaxing lake time with the family and that’s what we got!! Kayaking on the lake and relaxing on the back porch. Be aware fishing on the lake is closed from October to the end of April. We did not know there are lakes in this county that have this rule.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., San Francisco Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lake stay
We enjoyed our stay at the little lake so much. Quiet and homey, felt like staying at a friends’ cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021