Washington State - USA:  Conveniently located just 2 hours north of Seattle, and 1.5 hours south of Vancouver, B.C., Mt. Baker Lodging is a delightful alternative to the traditional Mt. Baker area bed and breakfast or country inn.

We proudly offer private, self-catered, fully equipped Mt. Baker area cabins, cottages, condos, chalets, and executive vacation home rental accommodations, located in the mountain villages of Glacier and Maple Falls, at the magnificent gateway to the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, and the adjacent Mount Baker Ski Area!

Chalet 7 is a prime example of one of the many fine holiday properties featured in the Mt. Baker Lodging vacation rental program. This 3 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath executive cedar chalet includes a large wraparound deck with a glass atrium covered hot tub and an outdoor gas grill. Inside, you'll be delighted with the fully equipped gourmet kitchen, the open and airy living room with a stone hearth fireplace (firewood provided) and the generous master suite. Try your skill at billiards in the 1st floor game room. This remarkable vacation home will comfortably sleep up to six persons, (maximum occupancy) and truly offers something for everyone!

The Mount Baker Recreation Area is a year-round playground! Summer guests enjoy great hiking, mountain biking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, backpacking, freshwater fishing (lake and river), small game hunting, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, nature viewing, tennis, and golf. Winter guests enjoy spectacular downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and sledding. Don't forget your camera... the photography is unsurpassed year-round!

Activities:

Hiking:

View the gorgeous scenery at your own pace. Mt. Baker hosts multiple hiking trails, from easy stretches to "experienced only" trekking. The Pacific Crest trail goes right through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest. The Mt. Baker Hiking Club offers guided hikes or just to meet fellow hikers!

White Water Rafting:

Alpine Adventures and Mt. Baker Lodging proudly presents rafting packages per person which include one night's stay and rafting trip (with meal) down the Nooksak River!

Wild Plant Walkabouts:

With miles of hiking trails, streams and exquisite views, hundreds of species of flowering plants, trees and ferns in varying ecosystems will delight and educate families and groups to the bounty of nature. Suzanne Nagler Harris, your guide, is a naturalist, herbalist, wildcrafter and director of herbal studies at the Cedar Mountian Herb School. She will open your eyes to wild edible and medicinal plants from the deepest root to the tallest tree. Stand in awe as you gaze at some of the few remaining old growth trees in the Mt. Baker Recreational Area. Become more "at home in the woods" as you hike the trails on your own Northwest experience! Call or email us to book this tour for you!

Rafting:

Raft the Wild Nooksack River! Coordinate your stay and ride with us! Here are some of the local tour providers:

• River Riders
• River Recreation
• Get Outside Tours
• Alpine Adventures

Skiing - Snowboarding - Snow shoeing:

With record snow falls up to 1100 inches in one season, Mount Baker has the world record for snowfall. Come check out our slopes and trails for the best powder!

Swimming:

Nothing is better in hot weather than cooling off with a swim. Several of our homes have access to community pools or you can go to the public pools or visit Silver Lake Park. Make a splash!

Dining:

We are blessed with some of the best dining in Whatcom county in our area! Enjoy excellent meals in a relaxing atmosphere.

• Milano's, Glacier
• North Fork Brewery
• Nooksack Casino, Deming
• Graham's Restaurant, Glacier
• Frosty Inn Restaurant, Maple Falls

Fishing:

The Nooksack river is one of the last "wild" rivers in Washington state. Five species of wild salmon swim and flourish is it's waters. Also available trout and deep sea fishing in the area.

Additional Services:

Therapeutic Massage:

Is there anything more luxurious than a therapeutic massage after a day of hiking or skiing?

We don't think so! We're happy to offer our guests the opportunity to have a Washington State licensed massage therapist come to your vacation property and give you a massage. All you need to do is let us know when you would like this service, we'll handle the rest and bill your account.

Catering:

Are you planning a special event during your stay in one of our vacation properties?

We'd be happy to assist you with catering services in our area. Our caterers have been personally selected, come with the highest recommendations, and provide outstanding service!

Wild Plant Tours:

With miles of hiking trails, streams and exquisite views, hundreds of species of flowering plants, trees and ferns in varying ecosystems will delight and educate families and groups to the bounty of nature. Suzanne Nagler Harris, local Herbalist/Naturalist, will open your eyes to wild edible and medicinal plants from the deepest root to the tallest tree. Stand in awe as you gaze at some of the few remaining old growth trees in the Mount Baker Recreational Area. Learn how the indigenous people of this region used the plants for medicine, food and more. Become more "at home in the woods" as you hike the trails on your own Northwest experience!

The walks will be 2 hours in length; location will vary within the Mount Baker Recreation Area according to group's or individual's mobility needs and preferences. Days and times of walkabouts are flexible. Call, email or request in comments on your online reservation form to book a Wild Tour!

Additional Information About Your Stay:

Designated Maximum Occupancy Limits are strictly enforced. Guests found in violation are subject to immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all rental monies paid. So please call us if you have any changes with the number of your group.

There is no cell phone reception in our mountain area. This is why it is so important to distribute the enclosed materials of your confirmation email (i.e. maps and directions) to all members of your party!

There is no TV reception in our mountain area, so feel free to bring (VHS) videos. They also can be rented locally.

Due to local Health Department regulations regarding product tampering, we are unable to provide any form of “food product consumables” This includes spices (eg. Salt, pepper, coffee, etc.) and condiments. You’ll want to bring these items with you.

“Basic Cabin Cookware” and utensils are provided, appropriate to the designated occupancy limits of the vacation property. Specialty / holiday cookware is not provided. However, you are most welcome to bring your own.

Bed & bath linens are provided, appropriate to the designated occupancy limits of the vacation property. When your supply of bath linens is exhausted, please feel free to use the washer & dryer provided as part of your rental.* Additional linens including beach towels are not available.

A “starter supply” of laundry detergent*, dish soap, dishwashing detergent*, liquid hand soap, bath soap, toilet paper, & paper towels are provided four your convenience. If your stay is extended, or you just have a propensity for going through a lot of a given item, you’ll want to bring additional supplies with you.

*in vacation properties thusly equipped.

Due to Fire Department regulations regarding child safety we are unable to provide matches and candles in our vacation properties.

If your vacation property is hot tub equipped, there will be a cable / chain or locking door for child safety. The key is either located on a stick on top of the refrigerator, or on your key ring for the property. Please remember to re-secure the lid or door when you are done!

Due to local health department regulations, hot tubs are pre-set to operate between 98E and 102E.

This may be a bit too cool or too hot (but the baby bear thinks it’s just right!) for some folks, but is a situation under which we have no control.

Pets are permitted only in vacation properties that are specifically designated as pet-friendly. Pets found at vacation properties that are not “pet-friendly” will subject the guest(s) to immediate eviction, with complete forfeiture of all rental monies paid, plus a cleaning charge will automatically be assessed to the guest’s credit card.

All vacation properties are non-smoking! Ash urns are provided at exterior door entrances of all vacation properties. Properties found to have been smoked in will subject the guest(s) to an immediate cleaning charge assessed to the guest’s credit card.

Directions:

Our office is located at 7463 Mt. Baker Highway, in the town of Maple Falls, about 0.5 miles east of Mile Marker 25. We are on the right side of the road, in a brown building, right next to Mountain Man Coffee.

Hours: 9am - 5pm Pacific Time, 7 days per week except holidays.

If You Are Coming From Seattle, Washington:

Proceed north on Interstate 5 to exit 255 (Sunset Drive - Mt. Baker Highway) in Bellingham, WA. (approximately 80miles north of Seattle). At the end of the off ramp, turn right, heading east on Mt Baker Hwy 542 to our office in Maple Falls.

Driving time: approximately 2 hours.

If You Are Coming From Vancouver, British Columbia:

Proceed south on Highway 99 to the Canada/USA border. Then take Interstate 5 south to exit 255. (at Bellingham, approx. 20 miles) Turn left at the end of the off ramp and proceed east on Sunset Drive/Mt. Baker Highway, direct to our office.

Driving time: approximately 1½ hours.