Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Barbecue grill
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
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Tacoma, WA

Point Defiance Park
‪7 min walk‬
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
‪8 min walk‬
University of Puget Sound
‪8 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nestled near the heart of North Tacoma, this charming 1-bedroom cottage offers a cozy and inviting retreat for your next getaway. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances to whip up delicious meals. Unwind in the comfortable living room, where you can enjoy the smart TV and a selection of video games, books, and toys for both adults and children.

Venture out and explore the nearby Point Ruston & Point Defiance Park, just a short walk away, or take a 10 minute drive to the Tacoma Dome and the Emerald Queen Casino. After a day of adventure, return to the cottage and take advantage of the in-unit laundry facilities, ensuring you have fresh clothes throughout your stay.

With free WiFi, air conditioning, and essential amenities like towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer, this cottage provides all the comforts of home. Enjoy the outdoor furniture and soak in the peaceful atmosphere, or get some work done in the designated workspace. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or a base to explore the local attractions, this charming cottage is the perfect choice for your Tacoma adventure.

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Nora Bess

Premier Host

Languages

English, Russian

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1 No smoking 2 No open 🔥 3 Lock up before you leave 4 Pets must be properly created if left alone. Crate not provided by host. Pick up after your dog

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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tacoma

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and Foss Waterway Seaport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pantages Theater and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

Point Defiance Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
University of Puget Sound - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
Tacoma Dome - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

Theater District Station - 11 min drive
Union Station - 13 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Stack 571 Burger And Whiskey Bar - ‬18 min walk
‪Zaya Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Owen Beach and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

17 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Third year in a row...

...renting this property for Daffodil Festival. It was super clean, as always, and easy to check in. Fantastic location!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

3 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply lovely

Inviting and clean. Attention to detail is impressive. Back yard is large and completely enclosed. I will book again. Thank you for hosting us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Do very much recommend!!!!!

This is by far the best short term rental we’ve stayed in! The location is wonderful, it’s on a very quiet street ( we only saw a few people and a couple of cars on the street in 4 days ) . It’s also wonderful for dogs. the back yard is very large, fenced, and with virtually no distractions. The house looks newly remodeled inside, very clean, although I would not recommend more than two adults because of the size. We had a great time , thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star stay!!!

This place is amazing and super cute also pet friendly which allowed us to have our 2 dogs while we went to watch our son compete in the state wrestling tournament. We will be back here in the future for sure! Also had an amazing price!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora L.

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute cottage

The place was easy to find. Brilliant location. Very clean and much bigger than the photos shown. The host was amazing and so helpful. We will definitely keep this listing as one we will continue to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

3 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage getaway!

Loved staying at Nora’s Tacoma cottage for the thanksgiving holiday! The fully fenced in yard and parking was super helpful when traveling with our dogs. The house was super comfy and clean with every amenity you could ask for! Great neighborhood, can’t wait to come back and explore again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

18 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip

My husband, my mother-in-law and I were visiting family in Vancouver, Washington. We decided to stay a couple of days in Tacoma. The property was super cute and easy to find.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Point Ruston cottage

Nora the host was very helpful and had good communication! Its a really nice place for a dog with the big fenced in yard. Very comfortable house, well stocked kitchen, and nice surroundings to explore. We liked both restaurants within short walking distance - Antique Sandwich Co for lunch and Macaluso's Italian restaurant for dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Morgaine H.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house near Point Defiance

New and bright, very clean and spiffy. Backyard is very good for dogs. Only one concern: The front porch is concrete and very small with high steps. There is no handrail and I felt it would be a problem for people with walking difficulty or unsteady gait and the porch is not surrounded, a possibility of falling about 5 feet to the ground.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a stay with pets

Nora has a great home for a stay with pets. Her house is well appointed, for adults, kids and pets. She had a dog bed, dog bowls, and also a fully fenced yard. The bed was comfy, and the kitchen had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this home for a great stay with pets!highlyeveryev

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j r.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful accommodations

The property is exactly as described and very clean. It was nice to be able to walk around the area and enjoy the scenery. The host is very responsive and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone looking in the area. Hope to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

This cozy little home felt Just that...home. As others have stated, clean, clean clean! Plus their were all the conveniences you would have at home. And, she left us coffee to try, teas, and snacks, plus a water filtered pitcher in the frig. A thoughtful experience. We appreciated that the property was so convenient to services, restaurants and shopping within walking distance, as well as a completely fenced yard for our dogs to be free to play (just like home!). We will definitely stay here again on our next visit, should it be available. Thank you Nora for a wonderful experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

28 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tacoma stay

My husband and I stayed at this lovely home during a road trip. The house was very clean, the location was great (walking distance to shops, restaurants, walking path along the harbor), and the host (Nora) was so lovely! There were so many great touches that made the stay feel like a home away from home! 10/10 recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

28 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had everything we needed!

We were in town for a conference and some down time. This small house was well stocked with everything we needed and location was great for access to park, old town, ferry and Rustin Point. Neighborhood seemed safe. It was quite hot for a few days and the air conditioners though quite noisy were a great benefit!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

27 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pt Ruston Cottage

Great location. Super clean. This was a perfect place!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, just perfect.

So clean. One of the most comfortable beds I’ve experienced in a rental. Nice snack touches and filtered water in the fridge. And the A/C was a godsend on a hot, hot day.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chery B.

1 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect area!

What a perfect place to visit the zoo the yacht club the waterfront markets and weekend farmers markets! Very clean and walkable to sandwich shops and coffee shops We will definitely be staying again! Thank you Nora!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

4 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruston Cottage

Wonderful! Beautiful accomodations. Very centrally located. Within walking distance to Point Defiance Park, a must see while in Tacoma. Host was wonderful. I would highly recommend her cottage to all, and I hope to return here in the future.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

2 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

Nora is absolutely amazing! This was my first Verbo and it absolutely did not disappoint! We came to Seattle for my daughter’s appointment and needed a nice place to stay and close to everything! This place is so clean and beautiful!! Nora really thought of everything!! Definitely will be staying here again!! The kids enjoyed the back yard and the games she provided for when it rained!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Super convenient to everything. Loved the corner coffee shop and Defiance Park. Cottage was just as described and had all the conveniences.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayner R.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet house!

It's a very nice house.It's so close to the park and the zoo.The host was wonderful and I would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage - 2nd visit

We found this Ruston cottage to be clean, inviting and stocked with everything a person (or their dog) could need, again! This was our 2nd time renting this cute little house and last time was our very 1st vacation rental by owner, of any sort. We've rented several in the past year and I can now say, with some authority, this one is top notch!! Easy and accommodating communication with Nora. She takes her business seriously, you can tell and it shows. The house both times has been clean, clean, sparkling clean. The backyard has been wonderf for our pooch and our friends slept again on the sofa bed. Worked out great for all of us attending the Daffodil Festival!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita V.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

My daughter lives in Tacoma with her husband, two littles and a dog, so there isn't much room left at their house. I found this on VRBO and it was absolute perfection. It is located in a safe, quiet neighborhood and has a large back yard. Nora is so thoughtful; this place has everything that you could need; small jars of q-tips, cotton balls, tea, hot chocolate, etc., etc. It is immaculately clean and beautifully set up. I have found a home away from home and will not look for anywhere else to stay when I am in Tacoma.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for traveling with your dog!

Host thought of everything. Great fence and backyard for the dog!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

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Living Room 1

1 bathroom

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