Wow, this hotel is so nice. The rooms have breathtaking views, massive tubs (ours easily fit two),…read morevery comfortable beds, and inviting window nooks for reading. Our room was spotless. The hotel is steps from a fun water-side walking/running path. Parking is free with a 12 noon check out. It is expensive, though I thought the quality and uniqueness justified the price. The biggest downside is the train track along the water. I slept just fine with ear plugs (they provided them). I know others had bad experience with the staff. During our stay, the staff could not have been lovelier.

I stayed at The Crysalis on my birthday. We had a light…read moredinner in the restaurant. Both my wife and I were disappointed in the food, mostly me. I ordered clam chowder. As soon as I saw the bowl I knew I was in trouble. The clams were still in the shell. Five little clams still In the shell, how was I supposed to eat this? Was I expected to stick my hands into the soup and fish out the clams? I asked the wait staff how and she just laughed and said "I don't know". I tried removing the claim and eating just the creamy soup with out the clams and found it to be quite tasteless. I'll not eat there again.

After my dermatologist prescribed special D-light therapy for my eczema and related skin…read moreannoyances, I started looking for an alternative to their very expensive, clinic-provided, tanning booth sessions. Lo and behold, Bella Body and Sol, in the Fairhaven end of Bellingham Washington, has two of these same special tanning booths, which they promote as "D-Light Therapy" (as in "Vitamin D"). They also have very competitive (aka generous) pricing options for tanning sessions. I've been coming here for almost 2 years, and love the results! I feel wonderful, my skin feels and looks much better, and my dermatologist and primary doc tell me: "Whatever you're doing, keep it up - your skin is much healthier, and we see no melanoma issues". Living in the Pacific Northwest, I don't always get as much sunlight as I need or want. I used to look like I visited a "paling booth" until those special 2 weeks after July 5th, when the sun comes out (just kidding - it's at least 3 weeks). Bella's D-Light tanning booths not only help me feel good, but I end up with a great tan. The only side-effect from coming here is having to tell folks that, "No, I didn't just get back from Hawaii". Or else, making up a good travel-to-an-exotic-locale story... Heather Gauf, spa owner, intradermal cosmetic technician, and all around wonder-woman, describes her business perfectly: "Bella Body & Sol is a unique combination D-Light Therapy Tanning Salon & Organic Spa". She and her team of talented estheticians, massage therapists, and front desk staff do an amazing job of helping all of their clients feel welcomed, pampered, and well cared-for, in an inviting and relaxing environment. I strongly recommend Bella Body and Sol to anyone looking for ways to heal many of their dermal dilemmas. And you can also take advantage of their many other services to help you look and feel great! Thank you, Heather, for making me feel awesome! Check out their website - https://www.bellabodyandsol.com Better yet - stop in, and feel for yourself, at 960 Harris Avenue (suite 104B), Bellingham WA, 98225 [360-383-7070]

Ok so the review I thought I was going to leave last night is different than what I'm leaving now!…read more Yesterday I got a spray tan. I'm naturally very fair and going on vacation. I've had good and bad spray tans before, never with d-light. I conveyed that I was concerned about turning orange. Heather was so delightful and comforting. I get my spray on. I look crazy. It's purplish gray. Heather said Trust the process. I drove home. I'm streaky, I'm sticky, I'm frustrated, I'm worried. 3 hours later I shower off and I have a very light greyish tan. I was initially a little disappointed it wasn't very warm. I thought "bummer this was not worth the money." I go to sleep on it, wake up....Bronze (for me) goddess!!!!! I don't know if it was the lights I was standing in the night before or if it continued to develop overnight. It's a warm tan but not crazy and not streaky at all. I love it! Trust the process! Thanks Heather!

Thank you Aryon and staff for always delivering a quality experience…read more Blessings Salon & Spa lives up to its name the moment you walk through the door. The space has that calm, grounded energy you can feel in your shoulders before anyone even touches your hair they have lots of warm lighting, soft scents, and a sense of ease that makes you breathe a little deeper without thinking about it. The stylists here don't just "do hair." They listen. They ask the right questions, they study your texture, your face shape, your routine, and then they translate all of that into something that feels like the best version of you. There's a level of care and intention that's rare, the kind where you can tell they genuinely want you to walk out feeling confident, not just styled. The wash station alone is worth mentioning: warm water, slow scalp massage, and that quiet moment where the world drops away. Products smell clean and fresh without being overpowering, and everything feels chosen with purpose. The service is unhurried in the best way: attentive without hovering, friendly without being forced. You feel taken care of, not processed. When you leave, your hair doesn't just look good; it moves right. It feels healthy, balanced, and effortless, like it finally remembered what it was supposed to do. Blessings Salon & Spa is the kind of place you return to because it's a reset. A little pocket of calm, skill, and genuine hospitality in the middle of a busy world.

so sad, I was so excited to find this Aveda salon haven't went to Aveda in quite a few years…read more Don't have a lot of money since I'm disabled, but I treated myself over $200 to get my hair touched up with product that wouldn't fry my hair. Had the worst hairdresser I've ever had and I'm 65 years old his name is Zeke. I paid for nothing and I made an appointment to have which I was worried about I knew he would probably be weird about it and he was. I had a lot of orange bleed out on the top of my head and he said it's because I wanted chunks. Acted like I was stupid.. So he proceeded to fix it with dark color now it looks like I didn't even get my hair done. I paid $210 for this.. I also my disappointment after the and they didn't even offer anything I wouldn't go back to but they didn't offer some money off some so ladies beware if you have a lot of money to spend on not getting anything done correctly to your hair go for it otherwise run the other way from blessing salon in Fairhaven

I've always had trouble finding a reasonable price and good service in Bellingham. Not being from…read morehere I used to just go back to Renton every time I needed a Brazilian, eyebrows done, armpits waxed, and legs waxed. So I'm very happy I found this salon. I'm super impressed and happy with the work done. I highly recommend it! Also it's wonderful to support local businesses and I'm definitely coming back!

I've had quite a few facials in my day and Spotless is, hands down, my favorite place in Bellingham…read more(and beyond) for a facial! Jessica is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She is truly the best at what she does. My skin always looks amazing after seeing her! I love going so much that I've made it a priory to schedule an appointment every six weeks; with the maintenance pricing that Jessica offers, it's affordable and the benefits to my skin are so worth it. Also, it's just incredibly relaxing! You owe it to yourself and your skin to book a facial at Spotless ASAP!

The perfect way to start your day. Went in with my wife and was treated with so much love and care…read more The hospitality was off the charts. I would recommend going once a month just to experience the wonderful staff.

Jimmy's is an amazing shop with even better service! We travel full time so finding a shop that can…read moreget us in on short notice can be a challenge. Not only did Jimmy's fit us into their busy schedule, they were also happy to see us! We were greeted with smiles and two extremely comfortable chairs waiting for us! We were offered something to drink right away and we were soaking within minutes of our arrival! Two wonderful ladies came right over and got to work on our traveling, hiking, old feet!! The massage is amazing and plenty long enough, especially with the sugar scrub, my favorite part! And now we have pretty, soft, healthy looking feet to continue our travel journey! I highly recommend Jimmy's and we'll definitely be back when in the area!!

I am so very grateful that Emgee accepts veteran referrals because I've been seeing Haley for over…read morea year now and, with her care, I'm OFF my migraine meds, and she works to keep my atrophied right side that's been damaged by MS free of adhesions and, I don't know, happy. Then there's my left shoulder. Torn rotator cuff right when the pandemic hit. Didn't get it looked at for about a year. Couldn't raise my arm except for an inch or two. It got better through therapy but Haley perfected it. Without her, I was never going to play pool again. I'm ex-Navy. She's awesome. Emgee does some great stuff with heated stones and the like, plus her hands are magical too. Don't pass up this studio. Cheers.

I went with a referral from my doctor for my herniated disc. I saw Ada Banks and she was fabulous…read more She was very careful around my painful area and was conscientious about the amount pressure she used. I felt so much better after leaving and it helped with my pain and flexibility for a few days. It was so wonderful to feel hopeful again!

Still Life clearly takes great care in choosing their massage therapists. Each has clear…read morecommunication before and during the treatment, and also communicate well between staff so there is good continuity. The therapists are also great at suggesting colleagues if I want to change things up for a different approach; the teamwork approach is appreciated! The front desk staff is also very professional and friendly. It's very attractive and clean with good, free parking. I also like that the location encourages me to head out for a stroll after my massage to let things settle before I drive. I have a hot tub myself, otherwise I would def try the immersion float!

As a retired practitioner of bodywork modalities and frequent sensory deprivation tank user-years…read moreago, I've come back to the "tank" to treat my deployment injuries. The isolation of the tank allows one's mind and body to "unwind", literally. It clears the mind and allows the fascia to ease and relax. Chant, hum, find YOUR "Altered State" at Still Life today. I received a clear and detailed explanation of the process which the water in the tanks goes through for each session. Amazing, caring staff was the icing on the "cake". Get in the tank TODAY!

Had my hair done by Lacie today, what a great haircut and a friendly lady. I can hardly believe my…read morehair looks so wonderful!!! Thank you Lacey! Jeanne Bogert

This ambiance was cozy, trendy and upbeat! I scheduled an appointment last minute and was able to…read moreget in the day of. The hairstylist Olivia did my haircut and her professional recommendations did not fail. My hair is So cute and healthy! She was super friendly and was not rushing despite it was close to closing.

Mckenna is a gifted massage therapist and a very kind person overall! I have been getting…read moredeep-tissue massages weekly for years in California before I moved to Bellingham this summer, and I experimented with a few other practitioners before choosing Mckenna. She is strong and thorough and her studio is very comfortable. I enjoy our discussions before my massage and I am grateful for her attentive care. I am a pretty active person, I have a desk job, and I develop pain and tightness in my body during the week. After my sessions with McKenna, my body feels much more comfortable and free :)

First, I would like to say that I am a Certified Massage Therapist myself. Second, I also know when…read moresomeone has the gift. Mckenna gave me a wonderful massage experience, intuitively finding each of the spots that needed finding and addressing each in a way where I felt transported to a very happy place. I felt relaxed, rejuvenated and emotionally and physically integrated by the end of it. I highly suggest you treat yourself to an experience with her.

; I have been a…read moreclient at this spa for over two years now. It's a little out of my way but so worth the extra drive for me! Management is super and the technicians are all amazing. Once I find a great one I usually follow that technician if they go to another spa. Here, I've never had to even if a good one left. Every single time an every technician is great! I'm a big guy and I need deep hard work. And they all do it! They don't just run through a "routine" either! If they feel or find something like a really tight area or knot, they work on it and stay on it till it's gone! I have looked for quality closer to me but I have never found better. They have a client for life in me for sure. I try to get in once a week! Highly recommend Rainwater Oil Spa!

Worst massage ever. My legs were killing me and she just rubbed them. No real massage. Pure…read morewaste of money. Then she literally cornered me on the way out for a tip. She wanted $20 and deserved nothing. She had a narly cough and kept farting, not kidding. Don't go here.