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Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views!

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Front yard view with tide flats  great walking on the beach.
Walk to the beach!
Cape Cod Style
Large quartzite island with Viking beverage fridge and room for seats.
kitchen with stainless steel appliances

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Trillium Creek Winery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Penrose Point State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bay Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Den/Office

1 Double Sofa Bed

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mermaid room

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Upstairs main

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views!

• Accommodations: Immaculate Waterfront Cape Cod-Style Home in Lakebay - Killer 180 degree views of Von Geldren Cove from entire main floor and master suite. Newer 1,800 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms, 2 updated baths plus upstairs office/extra bedroom overlooking 100 ft. of sandy beachfront. Three acres of property with level lawn for croquet tournaments or easily supervised kid activities. Located directly across from public boat launch and close to private launch at Lakebay Marina for easy water access. Near to Gig Harbor (13 miles) and 5 miles from Key Center with grocery, liquor and wine store. Master Bedroom with king bed, walk in closet, ensuite bathroom, private balcony and sitting area with gas fireplace.

Sleeps up to 8 people, max 8 adults plus children.

This open concept Cape Cod-style house is located on Von Geldren Cove in the quiet community of Lakebay, one cove north of Penrose State Park with easy walking trails. This newer beach house has all the creature comforts including three comfortable bedrooms and an office/den so each couple has a private bedroom.

The home is situated on 100 feet of soft, sandy beach on desirable Von Geldren Cove with 3 acres of property. Easy path for the elderly to meander to the beach and perfect for a romantic weekend, quiet retreat, couples getaway or multi-generational family reunion. Lots of space for kids and dogs. Expansive water views of the cove which is great for swimming, kayaking and safe for kids to play.

The beach is huge at low tide and perfect for beachcombers to find sand dollars, hermit crabs, crabs, eagles, herons, and the occasional seal. Children and young adults will love playing and swimming in the warm sheltered waters in front of the home or roasting marshmallows on the beach in the fire pit. You can launch your boat at a public ramp located close by, so bring your ski or sail boat and jet skis.

Drive down the private driveway to the house with breathtaking views appearing before you. Open area with trees along the sides of the house provides ample parking for 6+ cars with privacy.

Step into the house and open concept living room, dining room and kitchen with all the amenities: a stainless steel refrigerator, Beko dishwasher, island with barstools, pantry closet, dining table for 12, gas stack stone fireplace, flat screen TV and breathtaking views out every window on the front of the house. Open the french doors and step onto the expansive deck with 4 Adirondack chairs, 3 lounge chairs and two sets of four chairs around a glass table with umbrellas.

Kitchen features a Keurig coffee maker and pods , Nespresso vertuo, NutriBullet blender, filtered cold water tap, gas range, oven, and microwave. The kitchen and large pantry closet are well-stocked with appropriate cooking items, spices, condiments, baking items, basic foods, utensils, and 12 place settings of dishes.

Whether you choose to go beach combing, kayaking (3 kayaks are provided), dig for clams, BBQ, play board games, horseshoes, watch movies (45+ DVD's provided), watch the night stars or just relax, the deck, beach and lawn are the perfect place to hangout with loved ones. OUTDOOR Gas fireplace located on top deck and also midway down to the beach. Wood burning firepit located on the bulkhead next to the waters edge. Eight adult life vests are provided plus 1 children's . Surround yourself with your favorite music with the indoor/outdoor stereo or listen to the birds singing and soft lapping of the nearby bay.

Toward the back of the house are two bedrooms with 1) Queen bed and 2) 2 twin beds (one with an additional trundle bed) and large closets. The bathroom has a large shower with two shower heads, sink and toilet. There is a full-size washer dryer in the hall closet with iron and ironing board. Outside is a hand held warm shower to rinse off salt water or your pet.

Upstairs the master bedroom features a king size bed with a warm down/feather comforter, cozy sitting area, gas fireplace, and private balcony to have an intimate glass of wine above the bay and enjoy the sunset.

This home was built in 2000 and all rooms are updated. This is a delightful place and you won't be disappointed. Please contact the owner with any questions you have.

Keywords: Cape Cod Beach House, 180 degree views, sandy beach, boat launch, pets ok, Lakebay, Von Geldren Cove, quiet, kayak, waterfront, newer, updated

Property manager

Barbara
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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$150 non-refundable pet fee required. Max 70 LB
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellation within 90 days there is an admin fee of $150
open fires allowed only on the bulkhead next to water
Quiet hours 10 PM to 7 AM.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakebay

Located in Home, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trillium Creek Winery and Horseshoe Lake Golf Course. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

  • Trillium Creek Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Penrose Point State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bay Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kopachuck State Park - 40 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 54 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 43 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zog's - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪El Sombrero Key Center - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Road House On The Hill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakebay Waterfront Beach House Year-Round With Unbelievable Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Home holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Penrose Point State Park, Bay Lake and Trillium Creek Winery. Joemma Beach and Joemma Beach State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December getaway
The house was roomy, comfortable and had all the amenities listed. Beach access was great, even though it rained the entire trip we played on the waterfront every day. Beautiful location, would love to stay again during the sunny season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura S., Bellevue, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful location and wonderful home
lots to do and enjoy, especially water activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility in Lakebay
So grateful we had 11 days at this wonderful property. The outlook was beautiful, convenience to the beach and very comfortable inside. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arleigh T., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house in a Fantastic Location
Had 3 adults and our dog for 9 days and wish we could have stayed 3x longer. Everything was as advertised and more. Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with every amenity
this home was just lovely—-it was clean, beautifully decorated and landscaped, fully stocked and just plain relaxing. The chairs on the deck and the secret seating nooks were charming. It was wonderful to sit and drink morning coffee while looking out on the water. Thank you for sharing your lovely home-i don’t think I’ve stayed at nicer VRBO
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family trip
We enjoyed long awaited family time. The house and property were ideal for water fun, bonfires and corn hoe tournaments. The house was well stocked and the owner was attentive to our every need. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GramCamp 2024
All the former reviews just begin to do this place justice—over the top excellent family place, kitchen, comfy beds, water sports! Just terrific. Spent a week with 4 grandchildren, ages 11-13. They swam and kayaked (first timers) most of the day. And slept well at night! So many happy memories! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fantasy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach Getaway!
We rented this home for a week for my in-laws when they were visiting from out of state for our wedding. They absolutely loved the place, all the views, the spaces to relax, the kayaks, and especially the beachfront property that's perfect for beachcombing! Gorgeous home, clean and spacious, beautiful views, lots of extras provided by host (games, beach towels, life vests, toiletries, etc). Perfect stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R., Brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vaca
The house was comfortable and very clean. Had beds for the dogs, couch cover in case they hopped up on it, perfect yard. The beds were comfy, kitchen had everything we needed and then some, plenty of towels and extra linens. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Our family had a great stay. The house is perfectly set up for comfort and entertaining. Being right on the water is so relaxing. We ate outside every day as the weather was perfect. Long walks on beach when tide out. Saw seals, bald eagle, lots of birds, and a big deer. Comfy beds and nice linens. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
The house, property and view were more than expected. My son and daughter in law (who have stayed in many more rental houses than I have) said it was the best rental house that they have ever been in. Anyway, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy D., DuPont, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Siblings reunite for 50th bday of the baby!
We loved our long weekend at this adorable house on the water. Well stocked and very clean. We kayaked, cooked, played games, and had S’mores. Great laughs and a fun time was had by all. We also visited the Two Foxes winery and Joemma Beach. Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's really as good as all the reviews say it is!
If you're looking for a relaxing place that has both woods and water, this is it! We spent a week just hanging out and enjoying being out of the big city and in an environment where deer roam across the yard, a baby bunny makes a daily appearance to dine on the lawn, and otter have lunch right off the shore. We rent houses for a few get-aways each year and this one has had the best kitchen by far. Actually, the whole house was perfect for our needs and wants. The house can easily accommodate large families, but it was just two of us (and our dog) on this trip and it was the ideal size for that, too. We've already booked again for next year - I can't give it a better recommendation than that!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little getaway
This was such a lovely home. They had the house fully stocked, even had condiments in the fridge which was so nice. It truly felt like staying at your own home. They had lots of puzzles, games, cable, Netflix so we were never tied at all. The location is easy and I liked that it doesn’t require a ferry, but there isn’t much else to do around there. It is a great weekend spot to connect with family or friends. It would be fun to go back in the Summer and use the bonfire on the beach or the kayaks. I felt safe and very relaxed. Beautiful spot. The only thing that was a bit odd was that we had to wash the towels and move them to the dryer when we checked out. Just make sure to plan around for that; other than that, I would highly recommend and hope we can go back again at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave T., Redmond

Our family had a terrific summer "week at the beach" vacation at Lakebay House.
The home was clean, comfortable, and well equipped and provisioned. The view overlooking the bay is really special! We enjoyed beachcombing the expansive tide flats, kayaking the shorelines, evening meals on the front deck watching sunsets, and roasting marsh mellows for s’mores at the beach fire pit. Definitly a candidate to repeat. Thank you Barbara.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

K S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Wonderful Stay at Lakebay!
We adore this house and location. Best stocked house. Lovely furnishings. Barbara is always so gracious and prompt with any questions we have. We like it so much here that we want to retire at Lakebay. So quiet. Never saw or heard any neighbors as they are a good distance away (not right next door like many waterfront properties!). Love the deck for viewing and relaxing and the grassy area is perfect as you look out on the water. Kayaking was fun as was beachcombing at low tide. Seattle is an hour plus away. GO MARINERS! Thanks for another great stay. Perfection.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2022
Perfect accommodations for our family to meet to celebrate Christmas. Enjoyed the view, well stocked kitchen, privacy from neighbors, outdoor barbecue, kayaks, and fire pit at the beach. Plus a nice lawn area to walk our mini dachshund. We will definitely consider returning for another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., West Jordan, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and house
We really enjoyed our time spent here, and the amenities were perfect for our needs. We were treated to mild weather and excellent views. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Edmonds, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for a relaxing vacation
This home is a great place to relax with family. It has everything that you need, kayaks and boats to shampoo and conditioner. Great gas BBQ for cooking oysters. The kitchen was fully stocked with condiments, spices and all cooking needs. This house is the most well stocked house I have rented. The area was quiet on the water with a wonderful view. We really enjoyed this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
This lovely home is a wonderful getaway! The home is beautiful and has fantastic views and beach access. All our needs were anticipated, especially for our dog (the dog ties in the lawn were much appreciated!). Lots of extras are available (games, movies, beach gear) and it was way to find everything. The location is wonderful to explore nearby towns. We hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This continues to be our favorite vacation property and experience every year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra A., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for family gathering!
We had a wonderful weekend at the house in Lakebay. We did a beach campfire, used one of the kayaks, and enjoyed the beautiful view while cozy next to the fireplace during spring storms with our extended family. All the little touches, like dog beds, puzzles and board games, were really appreciated. Felt like a million miles away but only 1.5 hrs drive from Seattle. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite peninsula, beautiful house
A beautiful house on a quite peninsula. Very well mailntained and stocked and it even had a nice little office for remote working (which both myself and my wife took advantage of). The yard and view of the little bay was perfect for relaxing and drinking a coffee on each morning. Beach access is great. Easy to get to the nearby grocery store for your needs, and not too far from Gig Harbor if you needs more stuff. The host was great and quick to respond when I had a question for her. Good times were had.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Simply amazing. My family really enjoyed staying at this house. It’s beautiful and such a relaxing and restorative place. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger E., BELLEVUE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely winter break location
Looked staying here. Fully stocked and beautifully landscaped. Wow, what a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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I'm a Seattle native and grew up in the Magnolia area. Went to Queen Anne high school and the University of Washington. Married my college sweetheart 35 years ago and have 2 awesome kids. I love the outdoors, skiing, hiking, soccer and football. Also a proud owner of two adorable, precocious huskies.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I built this home in 2000. My extended family spent our holidays out here and I learned how to waterski in the warm waters of Von Geldren Cove. This is a special place and one I wanted to share with my children.

What makes this property unique

The Cape Cod style gives the home a casual elegance, yet beachy feel. We wanted it to eminate a Nantucket feel and style. The 100 feet of waterfront is perfect for boating, swimming, barbecuing or digging clams. The Von Geldren Cove is calm, warm and fun to swim across or waterski in. The fresh air calms your soul and allows you to sleep soundly surrounded by the singing birds and beautiful sunsets.

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