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Unique Urban Sanctuary

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Living room with gas fireplace.
Bathroom
Backyard
Dining room
TV/reading room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Puget Sound
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tacoma Dome
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Unique Urban Sanctuary

About this space
When you walk into this house, you enter into a delightful, colorful, art-filled home that is unlike anything else you will find in Tacoma. Ideally situated just 2 short blocks from the bustling 6th Ave restaurants, bars & coffee shops, this home is truly a sanctuary. Every corner, inside & out has something special to discover. You and your group will find comfort, relaxation and joy in this peaceful home. And in the summertime, the colorful, joyful backyard is truly magical! An rental gem.
The space
The house is situated on a narrow, safe street (cars can't drive by fast) with wonderful neighbors and a cool vibe. Each of our three bedrooms has a queen bed and is uniquely decorated and set up for your ultimate comfort. The living and dining areas are perfectly set up for your group to really enjoy being together. The kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with most anything you might need. We are so excited for you to discover our little peace of heaven in Tacoma! And the backyard is truly an “urban sanctuary”!
Guest access
The entire house is yours - no other guests on the property. And in the summertime, the backyard and garden areas provide a private retreat that you will love! The garden provides shade on hot days but also has sun for those who want that too.
Other things to note
We encourage you to take the time to discover some of the little details about the house and decorations, from the Mexican tiles in the upstairs bathroom to the one-of-kind art spread throughout the house to all the hidden gems in the garden. Especially take the time to read the newspaper clipping (taped to the window of the garage) all about Jim, the owner of the home who created or collected almost everything you see throughout the property!

Property manager

Wiliam Duppenthaler
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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 and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tacoma

Central Tacoma, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to this holiday home. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park and Wright Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit 6th Ave and Freighthouse Square. Children's Museum of Tacoma and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 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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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Museum of Glass - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Commerce Street Station - 3 min drive
  • South Tacoma Station - 9 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Memos Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Engine House No. 9 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪MSM Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Rosa - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Urban Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Unique Urban Sanctuary located?

Located in Central Tacoma, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from 6th Ave and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Tacoma Dome. MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and University of Puget Sound are also within 1 mile (2 km). Theater District Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

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

Great Stay.

Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia R.

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

BEST Place to STAY!

This place is by far the very BEST! It is very clean, has so much color, very comfortable, has BIG rooms, and is a hidden gem! It is very spacious, and each room has so much to offer! The property manager is very quick to respond and is very friendly and professional. I highly recommend this place. It is also located in a quiet area! The backyard is an oasis full of treasures. It is very peaceful and relaxing! We will definitely come back when we are in town. Overall rating of 5
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Taylor W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Colorful and Cozy, But Ants on Everything

We recently stayed at this unique and colorful property, which offered great privacy and a welcoming atmosphere. However, we experienced a significant ant problem throughout our stay, with ants found in the bedrooms (including on the bed), kitchen (even inside the salt shaker), and the upstairs bathroom, where it was the worse. They got on our toothbrushes and personal items. The ants also ended up on our crawling baby, which made the situation even more uncomfortable. While the property manager was responsive and had pest control come the next day, the issue persisted, making our stay less enjoyable. If the ant problem were better addressed, we would consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Wiliam Duppenthaler

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Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests