Next time you're visiting bellingham for a race or training run or what have you consider staying at Casa Valentina Bed and Breakfast. Located in Fairhaven it's very close to the Chuckanut 50k Start/Finish and the Interurban Trail and the trails at Galbraith Mountain. For more info check out their website:
http://casavalentinabedandbreakfast.org/ or give them a call at 360 527 9113
Oh and they have hot tub to soak your tired body in after you run!