homestead golf & country club

Golf course challenging, wide open fairways but lots of water and sand! It winds its way through neighbourhoods.

I booked this through a third party (Expedia) and prepaid before going on our trip. I read the fine print which states "If you will be arriving after 6 p.m. please call the facility directly." It took longer to get from Tacoma to Lynden then we had planned (traffic) so when is was 15 minutes until 6 I got slightly nervous. We were close to Lynden using a map app we knew we were very close but we couldn't find the sign that said "Homestead Resort." When I called the phone number that was on our paper work I received a message stating" Press 1" and leave a message. When I pressed on the phone system did NOT have an answering machine. You can imagine how I felt about the fourth time of doing this. My husband hiked over to a restaurant to see if they knew where we were suppose to go . [NOTE: Lynden, Washington is not a big city, it is a small town] For some reason I happened to look up and saw a tiny little "Timeshare" sign...at the bottom it said Homestead. I was very upset by the time I got inside. The clerk was most gracious, and displayed perfect Customer Service.The bottom line is this:If you stay at this facility please note that the Signage is POOR AT BEST.You will also be required to leave a deposit.You are also required to REMOVE your own Trash and Run the Dishwasher before you leave.This IS a Timeshare facility, which makes everything look very nice; however most people go on vacation to get away from doing dishes and taking out trash.There is not many choices for places to stay in Lynden. I was saddened to see how run down the Windmill Motel had become.

Played here in early August, the course was in nice shape and staff members were very pleasant, although a little to laid back. There was no starter and no rangers, so the first tee was a jumble of confused patrons and the course was playing slow with no one to monitor it. While all of this can be forgiven, the course has plenty of water that comes into play and NONE of it is marked! No lines or stakes and nothing to identify it from the tee box e.g. pictures, signs, stakes. And the worst thing about the round had to be the bird droppings. Literally paying golf in poop. Gross.

I don't golf, so let me get that out of the way as it may skew my thoughts.Arrived in Lynden early Saturday after noon on Fourth of July weekend. We were told check in time was 4pm and no flexibility. Understood, them's the rules.We went to check out the historic area of downtown Lynden which is designed (much like Leavenworth) to look European (in this case, Dutch.) Cute "historic" windmill constructed in 1987. Absolutely nothing is open: no ice cream parlor, no bakery, no antique shoppe. Apparently, they don't exist to sell useless junk to tourists.Upon finally checking in, we are told the pool and exercise facility are not owned by VI and one must sign a waiver to use them. They are located two buildings away, thus driving is more practical.Our unit was well appointed and the kitchen fully equipped. A barbecue is located in a common area between two buildings. There is a restaurant on the premises (also not affiliated with the property), a pricey grill (Steakhouse 9) and a bistro offering pub fare at much lower prices. Be aware, there's not much in the way of dining options nearby, so either buy groceries and cook in, get take out, or take what the Steakhouse offers. We chose to eat at the bistro, but after being completely ignored in the bar, we decided to take out pizza. Interesting choices, but the Thai peanut was soggy and disappointing.Tips:This resort is geared for golf, not much else going onThe property is located in real farm country, in summer the aroma will remind you in case you forgetNo premium channels in the room and movie rentals are not offeredEntry to rooms and buildings are by traditional metal keys. If you get locked out, a substantial charge applies to let you back in

Played here twice in late May, the week of Memorial Day.Though the overall terrain in the area is flat, the course has significant contours and undulations. Get off the fairway, and you are likely to have an awkward lie. There is a fair amount of water on the course.It can be hard to tell where some of the hazards are off the tee. On several occasions, we thought our drives were safe, only to find that the water or other hazard cut into the fairway. I would be helpful to have either a more detailed course map or signage on the tees indicating distances to the major hazards. Coyote Creek at Willows Run is a course that does this, and it makes planning your tee shot much easier.There were numerous areas of standing water in the fairways and bunkers, making any play from those areas nearly impossible.We found that the ball washers on the back nine were completely dry. Unacceptable, especially on a muddy course. We mentioned this problem to the pro shop on Tuesday. Came back on Thursday and the washers were still dry. Food options are minimal, basically some snacks and hot dogs from a small room near the pro shop. Midweek, so no beverage cart on the course. I'm not sure if they have one on the weekends.Talking with some of the locals, apparently the course changed ownership in the last year or so and the feeling was that they were operating on a shoestring budget.

I didn't actually golf,but did stay on the grounds.it was well maintained,the facilities were really nice.the exercise room pool and Jacuzzi were also done up well.i am not a golfer but wished I was to be able to use the green very picturesque

We use the country club for its gym, pool and golf. Golf is a nice value and has beautiful scenery. The back nine is a little wet from fall to spring but they are working on that. Pool is nice for the kids and lessons are affordable. Gym is nice and is only really busy early in the mornings.

The Homestead Golf & Country Club is a step above average. The greens are fairly well taken care of and there is a degree of difficulty to the course. They have lots of water to maneuver around and also had a few surprises in store for you. We got in on the twilight rate and the fees were as stated by phone. The Homestead dining areas were recently remodeled and I was impressed with the two separate eating areas. One was more elegant and upscale and the other was more casual with a bar, flat screen TV's and an outdoor eating area. We ate in the casual area and I enjoyed the fish taco's I ordered. Overall it was a nice experience.

You'll be challenged at this beautifully maintained golf course, and then review your round on the deck At the Bistro. In the evening, eat in the delicious and romantic Steak House 9.

I phoned to inquire about a Sunday afternoon Tee time (1:20) and the advertised senior rate and twilight rate. The senior rate was $50 and the twilight discount was 10% after 1:00 PM. I confirmed that both discounts applied when I phoned (Amy) and made a point of asking whether both discounts would apply. I was assured that they did, so I booked a Tee time over the phone. Otherwise, I would have booked my Tee time on golfnow.com for the same rate.When I arrived at Homestead to pay for our threesome (all seniors) I was told that the twilight rate didn't apply, because I was already getting the senior rate! I complained and explained that I had phoned the day before and was told explicitly that both discounts did apply, but my protestation fell on deaf ears (Brad and Graham). I paid the over charge, but the next day I phoned back to inquire about it and was again told that both discounts would apply (Sebastian) and was asked to phone Bo (the Head pro) the next day when he was in. I did that and was told that I would be reimbursed the overcharge on my credit card. There was no apology from Bo - sorry for the inconvenience, overcharge, etc. - nothing.I used to play here years ago using the early bird rate. I recall some incidents where walk on players (usually singles) were occasionally refused the early bird rates, because they couldn't get a Tee time before the cut-off time. The Pro shop staff here seem to be more concerned about squeezing the $$$ out of customers, then customer loyalty and retention.

Wow! What can I say....I've been to restaurants in Canada and washington and ALL were better then this one.Waitress: took foreverFood : tiny portionsAtmosphere: dullTaste : Bland.I'm 22 and I'm not a big eater....their salad was about 1 cup of lettuce with 1/3 chicken breast....my dad tacos were the size of a kids meal at taco belll (or smaller)....for a better dining experience, I recommend Mcdonald's - at least you won't 'leave starving with a rediculously large bill.

Great course. Very well maintained and clean. Lots of water to get into trouble on the front nine but I think a second round would be much better once you had an idea where all the surprises were. Seemed a bit harder than the 128 slope but it is a fair hard course.

I enjoyed the course for its challenge and the great condition of the greens.The staff are also very friendly .I like the fact your golf cart is bought to you clean and ready to go

if this is for Homestead in Lynden Wash. , enjoyvery nice, first class. love playing this coursereally cheap, great value early morning weekdays

We went to the Reserve restaurant at the Homestead G & C.C. for their Sunday Brunch, the price was right $10. p.p. but the food was definately sub par. The buffet wasn't huge just the usual breakfast and dessert items. The potatoes were unrecognizable, so black and soggy. They did have a omelette bar (should have tried that) the bacon was also overcooked. Probably will try one more time (always like to give a place a second chance). You can also order off the menu, noticed a few people were doing that and portions looked huge.