Wagyu Farm Getaway Β· Hot Tub Β· Mountain ViewsFall on the farm is quiet, and there's nowhere to be. The cattle graze out in the pasture, the air cools off in the evening, and after dark the only light is the stars and a string of lights across the grounds.The Little Farmhouse is a custom-built home for two on our 117-acre working Wagyu farm, just outside Lynden. It's small on purpose and short on nothing: a full kitchen, a comfortable queen bed, and the top of Mount Baker and the Twin Sisters showing across the fields.π π₯πππ πππ₯π π¦π§ππ¬This is a real working farm. During your stay, you may see cattle, farm equipment, and normal day-to-day farm life around the property.Guests love the peaceful setting, wide-open skies, and the chance to slow down and reconnect with simpler things.π§ππ πππ§π§ππ πππ₯π ππ’π¨π¦πWarm, comfortable, and designed for relaxing stays.β’ Comfortable living areaβ’ Full kitchen with cooking essentialsβ’ Private bathroomβ’ Starlink Wi-Fi. We're out in the country, so if you need to work, bring a backup hotspot.β’ Private patio spaceβ’ Peaceful farm viewsβ’ In unit washer and dryerβ’ Grill on the patio, June to Septemberππ¨ππ πππ§ππππ‘ + πππ₯π π¦π§πππ π ππ₯πππ§The kitchen includes pots, pans, dishes, and basic cooking essentials for easy meals during your stay, plus a grill on the patio from June to September.Since you're staying on a Wagyu farm, you might as well enjoy some of our beef!We raise Wagyu and Angus cattle right here on the farm, and you'll find a variety of cuts in our Farmstead Market. After you book, we'll send you a link to pick a time to shop. Everything is frozen, so if you'd like something ready to cook, order one of our pre-made boxes at least 24 hours before arrival and we'll have it thawed and waiting at check-in.Grab a steak, head back to the Farmhouse, and cook dinner just steps from where it was raised.πππππππ πππ πππOur hot tub is fully enclosed with privacy fencing and a gated entrance, a short walk through the grove from the Little Farmhouse. It's the perfect place to relax, watch the steam rise, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the farm.After you book, we'll send a calendar link so you can reserve your own 45-minute time slot. The hot tub is yours alone during your slot.β’ Open daily, 7:45 AM to 9:45 PM. The last session starts at 9 PM.β’ From November through February it's dark by suppertime, so an evening soak really is under the starsβ’ Solar lights line the path, and there's a lantern for the walk after darkβ’ Professionally maintained by Tub Tec Service to keep the water clean, balanced, and ready for you to enjoyπ’π¨π§π¦πππ π§ππ πππ§π§ππ πππ₯π ππ’π¨π¦πTake evening walks down the quiet farm lane, watch sunsets over the pasture, enjoy your own private fire pit, there year-round, or simply sit outside and enjoy the slower rhythm of farm life. Firewood isn't included, but you can buy a crate from us.The farm is a shared space, so you'll see other guests around, especially RV campers in summer. Everyone still has room to enjoy their own quiet corner, and quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM.ππ₯ππ‘πππ‘π π¬π’π¨π₯ ππ’πOne well-behaved dog, up to 50 lbs, is welcome. Add your dog to your reservation to see the pet fee. Bringing your dog's own bed or crate helps keep things fresh for the next guest.Dogs stay on a leash whenever they're outside, stay off the beds and furniture, and are never left alone anywhere on the farm, so plan outings your dog can join, or book a local dog sitter or daycare for the day. Please keep barking to a minimum and keep your dog clear of the cattle and our barn cats.Herding breeds or dogs that react to livestock: please message us before booking.ππ’πππ§ππ’π‘Located in Lynden, Washington, the Little Farmhouse is close to:β’ Bellinghamβ’ Mt. Bakerβ’ Nooksack Fallsβ’ Birch Bayβ’ Local hiking, breweries, and coastal day tripsYouβll be close to everything, while still feeling far away from the noise.ππ’π’π π§π’ ππ‘π’πͺβ’ Made for two adults. All guests must be 16 or older, and the person booking 21 or older.β’ Self check-in is any time after 4 PM. If you'd like help when you arrive, please get here by 8 PM. After that we're off for the night, but you can still settle in on your own. Checkout is by 10 AM. Early check-in from 3 PM or late checkout until 11 AM is available for an extra fee when the calendar allows; ask at least a day ahead.β’ Just under 400 sq ft, all on one level, with a queen bed, a walk-in shower and two steps up to the door.β’ Mini-split heat and AC, plus a wall heater in the bedroom.β’ About 3 miles from downtown Lynden, 30 minutes to Bellingham and 10 minutes to the Canadian border.β’ Please message us the code word FARMSTEAD when you book. Sending it lets us know you've read through the details.Weβre Glen and Lisa Oostema, owners of Oostema Farmstead and Oostema Wagyu. Weβre proud to share a small part of our farm with guests looking for a quieter, more grounded kind of getaway.Weβd love to welcome you to the farm.Hi, weβre Glen and Lisa. We own and operate Oostema Farmstead, a working Wagyu farm just outside Lynden, Washington.We live here, care for the land and cattle, and personally look after the guest spaces. Our hosting style is simple and hands-on. Youβll have your own space and privacy, and we wonβt hover. If you need something, weβre nearby and responsive.Our stays are designed for adults who value peace, quiet, and a slower pace.Weβve been welcoming guests since 2016, and it still makes us smile how many people find their way here from all over the country (and beyond). If youβre looking for a stay that feels like a real exhaleβ¦ youβre in the right place.We built the Little Farmhouse right here on our working farm, custom-designed by Glen and me, so itβs truly one-of-a-kind. After hosting in our first place (the apartment) we learned exactly what guests needed for a comfortable, peaceful stay, and we built this farmhouse with that in mind: privacy, quiet, and all the little details that make it easy to settle in and exhale.Youβll find us in Lynden, Washington, where the pace slows down and the views stretch for miles. The Little Farmhouse sits on our working farm, surrounded by open fields and pastureland, perfect for quiet mornings and sunset evenings. Youβre close to great day trips (Bellingham, Mt. Baker, and the coast), but youβll come home to real country calmGuests enjoy the simple pleasures here, peaceful walks around the farm, watching the cows, and taking in wide-open views. Weβre also an easy drive to local favorites like downtown Lynden, Bellingham, Mount Baker, Birch Bay, and the San Juan Islands ferry for day trips.
Bedroom
1 Queen-size bed
Detailed location provided after booking
Lynden, Washington