10/10 Excellent
Kathleen M.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Kathleen M.
Stayed 73 nights in Jul 2024
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Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gig Harbor, WA
- Kopachuck State Park10 min walk
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium30 min drive
- Point Defiance Park37 min drive
- Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay
Previous wood shop turned into a beautifully remodeled coastal cottage in 2013. Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain view’s out your kitchen windows. Sit on the front porch and BBQ. Sharpen your pickleball and basketball skills on the sport court. Walk/run the Forest Beach or Morelands loops. Horsehead Bay boat launch is 3/4 mi around the bay. Take your SUP or Kayak for a day trip to Dead man’s Island (Cutt’s Island) 3mi boat from the bay.
Too rainy for outside exercise, Peloton is available for you (bring your own shoes and peloton app subscription). Playground available for the kiddos.
Kopachuck State Park is a 4.5 mi drive away with beach access to the public. Historic Downtown Gig Harbor is a 15 minute drive. Lovely and walkable downtown with many shops and restaurants/tap rooms. Visit Tides Tavern, Seven Seas brewery, Heritage Distillery, Morso, Millville or Suzanne’s bakery downtown.
Property description:
Bedroom 1-
1 queen bed, 1 twin/twin bunk bed with a trundle. Trundle would be perfect for a small child. Ample closet space available.
Bedroom 2-
Water/Mountain view, double bed, workspace made of reclaimed wood, beautiful wood built-ins with ample storage space. Pack-n-Play, and child’s eating seat available (attaches to table).
Living space- hardwoods throughout, large cozy sofa, TV with Roku entertainment system, bookshelf packed with books, puzzles, baby toys on the bottom.
Kitchen:
Beautiful views as you make your coffee/tea in the am. Microwave, Large toaster oven, Double hotplate, stocked with all needed kitchen items including a crockpot.
Dining space-
Handmade reclaimed wood table.
Outside-
Private deck leads to separate entrance. Grill and chairs are available for you.
Sport court and playground are shared with our family. There is a storage bin with outdoor sports equipment available to use. Please close the lid when you are done so rain does not get in. The cottage has a private entrance. It is located on top of our garage. Free parking is available for 1 car on the grass right before the basketball court to the left side of the driveway.
Perfect for traveling nurses, families visiting the area, vacation in the Pacific Northwest.
20 min to St. Anthony’s Hospital, 30 min to Tacoma General/Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and 26 min to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Interested in renting baby gear to make your little one right at home, shop BabyQuip.
They offer clean, sanitized, and baby safe gear in over 500 cities!
Visit the BabyQuip link:
https://www.babyquip.com/a/e1qf7r
To make a reservation
Too rainy for outside exercise, Peloton is available for you (bring your own shoes and peloton app subscription). Playground available for the kiddos.
Kopachuck State Park is a 4.5 mi drive away with beach access to the public. Historic Downtown Gig Harbor is a 15 minute drive. Lovely and walkable downtown with many shops and restaurants/tap rooms. Visit Tides Tavern, Seven Seas brewery, Heritage Distillery, Morso, Millville or Suzanne’s bakery downtown.
Property description:
Bedroom 1-
1 queen bed, 1 twin/twin bunk bed with a trundle. Trundle would be perfect for a small child. Ample closet space available.
Bedroom 2-
Water/Mountain view, double bed, workspace made of reclaimed wood, beautiful wood built-ins with ample storage space. Pack-n-Play, and child’s eating seat available (attaches to table).
Living space- hardwoods throughout, large cozy sofa, TV with Roku entertainment system, bookshelf packed with books, puzzles, baby toys on the bottom.
Kitchen:
Beautiful views as you make your coffee/tea in the am. Microwave, Large toaster oven, Double hotplate, stocked with all needed kitchen items including a crockpot.
Dining space-
Handmade reclaimed wood table.
Outside-
Private deck leads to separate entrance. Grill and chairs are available for you.
Sport court and playground are shared with our family. There is a storage bin with outdoor sports equipment available to use. Please close the lid when you are done so rain does not get in. The cottage has a private entrance. It is located on top of our garage. Free parking is available for 1 car on the grass right before the basketball court to the left side of the driveway.
Perfect for traveling nurses, families visiting the area, vacation in the Pacific Northwest.
20 min to St. Anthony’s Hospital, 30 min to Tacoma General/Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and 26 min to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Interested in renting baby gear to make your little one right at home, shop BabyQuip.
They offer clean, sanitized, and baby safe gear in over 500 cities!
Visit the BabyQuip link:
https://www.babyquip.com/a/e1qf7r
To make a reservation
Property manager
Jaime Payne
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Gig Harbor
Located in Gig Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Performance Golf Center and Discovery Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Narrows Plaza Bowl if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
Gig Harbor, WA
What's nearby
- Kopachuck State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Fox Island Sand Spit - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
- Tacoma Dome - 26 min drive - 29.2 km
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 30 min drive - 24.8 km
- Point Defiance Park - 37 min drive - 28.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 16 min drive
- Close To Home Espresso - 32 min drive
- Bbq2U - 17 min drive
- Hops n Drops - 16 min drive
- Burger King - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Eric P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
ROY K.
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate
ROY K.
Stayed 57 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a nice cottage.
Michael B.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cece G., Phoenix, USA
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Charmer
Cece G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
David Z.
31 July 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Very expensive, not attended to
David Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jen A.
29 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Gig Harbor
Jen A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
31 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Rebecca D.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was snowing and beautiful
Cheryl M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jaime Payne
Why they chose this property
Beautiful Forest beach/Horsehead Bay neighborhood. Extremely walkable. Enjoy the Olympic Mountain View’s in between tall Fir/Cedar trees.
Languages:
English
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