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9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

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Gig Harbor, WA

St. Anthony Hospital5 min drive
Sunrise Beach18 min drive
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium22 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)46 min drive

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8/10 Good

We were here during Thanksgiving, visiting my son and granddaughters. As such, we didn’t really spend a lot of time in t...

Lynn Kucheruck F.

Nov 29, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Waterfront Beach Rental with beach access

Charming vacation home located walking distance from local fruit and produce stand, restaurants, and the beach. Watch the sunset from back patio, or grab a beer at the Tap Room one block away. A short drive from downtown Gig Harbor, where you'll find a variety of maritime activities. Stay awhile at our little slice of Paradise. One of the best fly fishing spots around! Easy access to highway 16. Kayaks on site with a fire pit and grill to have a great bbq on the beach!
Property comes with exterior cameras that cover water side (cameras) on both sides of house, front door camera, car port camera and side house camera. Please follow the no pet rules for the house. Thank You!
* Fireplace is being repaired*

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Beach view

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Immediate checkout if caught breaking rule

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If caught having an excessive amount of people on property you will be asked to leave immediately.

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

Note from host: Immediate checkout if caught breaking rule

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 holiday home is on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rocky Creek Conservation Area and Cutts Island State Park. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting.

Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

Discovery Village - 4 min drive
St. Anthony Hospital - 5 min drive
Horseshoe Lake Golf Course - 6 min drive
Sunrise Beach - 18 min drive
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 22 min drive

Getting around

South Tacoma Station - 20 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Beer Vault - ‬2 min walk
‪Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery - ‬7 min drive
‪Local Boys Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Beach Rental with beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Beach Rental with beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Beach Rental with beach access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Beach Rental with beach access located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of McCormick Forest Park, Discovery Village and St. Anthony Hospital. Paradise Theatre is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth P.

25 June 2024

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

Great property

Perfect location for all local events and the property managers were so accommodating and prompt. The view is wonderful as is the sitting room and beds. Slept great! Will come again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

12 June 2024

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

Great place to stay

The host was very helpful. The property is right on the water. It’s a beautiful location right near the bridge. We used the kayaks and had a great time. I would recommend this VRBO.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn Kucheruck F.

29 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving in Gig Harbor

We were here during Thanksgiving, visiting my son and granddaughters. As such, we didn’t really spend a lot of time in the house. We were five adults, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The two bathrooms made life a lot easier. A couple of us enjoyed a morning coffee while watching the wildlife. There were eagles and an otter or two…and lots of birds. We took beach walks every morning and were enthralled with checking the tide! The house is decorated in a cute, beachy motif. Management was quick to respond to a question I had.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Perfect getaway!

This home was the perfect destination for our family! The house was perfectly clean and decorated, with all the basic supplies we needed. Cathy was honestly one of the best hosts I have ever dealt with. She got back to me right away with any questions I had and even made it possible for us to check in a day early with very little notice. The location was absolutely perfect! Plenty of fresh food options within steps of the front door, while also somehow feeling like our own private bay. Thank you so much for making our last summer getaway so wonderful. We look forward to many more summer getaways at your home. I only wish we could stay longer!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

1 Aug 2023

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

Purdy Gem

Previous reviews have not done this home justice, the interior is updated, very comfortable beds, spotless and clean. The owners are doing a wonderful job updating and helpful. The views and access to the beach are unique and special. Basically you have your own provate beach to watch fly fisherman in the distance, seals, eagles, and a variety of waterlife. This is a cute enclave with easy access to GH and Hw 16. Plus, Purdy Boys is nearby with the freshest fruit and a variety of healthy foods, Bridgeway Market carries some essentials and if you dont feel like cooking there is Dexters Burgers and a Thai place. Great place with a modern kitchen, (but bring your own spices/oils), and greater neighboring people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S., Yamhill OR

24 July 2023

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

Visiting Grandma in Gig Harbor

The home is decorated so nicely and the backyard view is amazing. The beds were really comfortable and the space was easy to be in, and we were a big group. The boys (adults) enjoyed having a fire in the firepit and watching the water! Kitchen is well supplied for cooking and dining. Need to bring your own spices/oil and shampoo.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

19 July 2023

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

Beach house

We had an absolute blast. Love the access to the beach. Parts of the beach house could use replacing or updating (I.e bathtub/ shower) but overall we had a great time and would come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

26 June 2023

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

Place was a dream!

As a homeschooling family the nature and water animals were incredible. Nightly around 6pm you’ll see the sea lions swimming and popping their heads up. Around noon we walked down to the shore and seen sooo many starfish. It was so cool and such a fun learning experience for our kiddos. Definitely family friendly. Would totally recommend to anybody needing a getaway just outside of town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

6 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Family Gathering

This property is a great place to gather as a family. It is much larger than expected. We enjoyed a wonderful family dinner, football on the big screen, and a nice fire outside by the water. I would rent here again. We did have some issues getting in but were resolved quickly and the owner bent over backwards to accommodate us. Super fun and relaxing hidden gem. The young kids really enjoyed it. The view was spectacular and very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

22 Aug 2022

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

Very happy

Owners are very responsive and excellent communication...very enjoyable stay

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Marissa D.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Lovely backyard

We really enjoyed the backyard and access to the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

3 Aug 2022

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

during heat wave

very nice location on the water -plenty of room outside overlooking the the area- many eagles were seen as were herons - quiet except for bridge on the left that was busy and loud at times - lots of room inside for everyone with a nice kitchen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Natasha H.

24 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Follow-up

Home needs a deep cleaning. Also ceiling fans-hot during day. Also needs some bathroom updating.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sheryl A.

18 July 2022

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

Great Beach House

The house reminds me of my grandma's cottage. Quaint, outdated, super comfortable, and clean. There is plenty of places to sleep and the view! It's gorgeous. The neighbor was very nice. I would definitely recommend staying.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

7 July 2022

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

Best place in the Harbor for the 4th of July fireworks!

Beautiful home in a great location! Held our family reunion there and hope to go back again. Property was clean, had everything we needed, and we made some great memories there! Property manager was fantastic. I rate it 10 stars if I could!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Kimberly N.

15 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not sure

We had a very eventful first evening with some homeless person under the bridge and the owner called the police. I know this is not her fault but being it really made us feel very uneasy to go outside anytime after dark. All in all not very relaxing. Probably would not return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Diane C.

13 June 2022

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

Perfectly Purdy

Easy to rent; beautiful view, close to amenities, good beach for marine life. Average cleanliness, back bedroom bed needs replacement.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Allie H.

4 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not much effort put into rental at all

The backyard was absolutely beautiful and it was lovely to be right on the water to watch the tide come in and out. The house, however, did not match the yard. Very little effort was put into the house. One of the beds was absolutely awful to sleep on, it felt like I was sleeping on an old pullout couch mattress. The house was not very clean. There was dust and hair all over. We even found an old lithium pill on the ground next to one of the beds. If they put just a TINY bit of effort into the rental it would be so great. We were pretty disappointed with the lack of effort in almost everything inside the house. Be prepared for some restless nights if you have to sleep on the terrible mattress. It's also RIGHT next to the bridge, so the cars are literally right outside your window.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

3 Jan 2022

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

Cozy and Quiet

My family and I stayed for a little over a week during the holiday season and loved the experience. The house was exactly as described and the view of the water was amazing to wake up to each morning. It's location is a little odd since it's behind a small mall, but that only made it more convenient when we needed last minute groceries or snacks. We were also able to walk along the beach during low tide to check out the wildlife. The house comfortably fit 5 adults and had all of the necessities for us to cook our own meals and also had a number of restaurants nearby in case we 2anted to go out. Some of the other reviews mentioned a lot of noise from the bridge in the south bedroom, but we didn't notice it at all during our stay. Another showerhead and curtain were also added to the bathroom so there were two full baths when we got there. Thank you again for your hospitality, Catherine!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sheri P.

10 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful Outside Views

We rented this property for the week of Thanksgiving. The views are absolutely beautiful! Every morning we received a show from a seal which became a welcomed part of the morning routine. I can only imagine how amazing it would be during the summer. The location is convenient and we frequented the markets and coffee stand next door as well as ordered lunch from the drive in and dinner from the Thai restaurant. As far as the house, it was slightly disappointing. We found several spiders and there were no cleaning supplies; a broom would have been helpful. There is not a washer or dryer, which could be quite inconvenient during the summer if you planned to spend time in the water. The kitchen is dated with no garbage disposal or dishwasher, several broken tiles on the counter top and the entire kitchen slopes. One of the bedrooms the heater didn’t work and there were no extra blankets. Additionally, there was no bedding for the pullout couch. The house is very “separated”; no two rooms flow together. This meaning, if you’re in the kitchen, you have no visibility into another room. We did have a wonderful time at this property and the memories made will not include the few inconveniences.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

8 Nov 2021

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

lovely classic beach house

This is a lovely classic beach house. It is casual, comfortable and chic. There are lots of spaces for 6 adults to spread out and relax. Tho location is great; right on the bay with beach access. The house is just behind the Local Boys produce market. We enjoyed being able to pop over to buy fresh ingredients for each meal. The house is right next to the Purdy bridge. The bridge is very busy and there is traffic noise, but we didn’t find it a problem. The noise was unnoticeable in the two northern bedrooms, and tolerable in the south bedroom. However, there are two problems. If you have 5 or 6 people as we did and need the third bed, the third bed is terrible. We were the hosts and we took the smaller room because it was enough for us. The blinds that did not block out the light and the bridge noise would have been tolerable, but I was afraid the bed would permanently damage my neck. And, unfortunately, there is only one real shower which is only workable for some groups. The second, smaller bathroom has a tub which does have a shower curtain and a shower wand, but it doesn’t have real shower walls, so you have to be careful when using the wand to not spray all over the painted walls. We made it work, but it was not ideal. Those two problems aside, we very much enjoyed our stay. PS. I rated accuracy of online listing 4 stars because it lacked detail. None of the information given was inaccurate or misleading.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sandi R., Gig Harbor

21 Sept 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Convenient location for us.

The owners really need to do some updating of kitchen counters and bathrooms. There is plenty of room for a King bed in the largest bedroom. That bed was horrible for two people to sleep in. My husband and I took turns sleeping on the couch while the other slept in that Q bed. They should also have cable TV. The TV service was not very good..could not even get local news. We would only consider staying here again if they had a King bed and cable TV.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric G., Seattle, USA

4 Sept 2021

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

Tidal adventures

We enjoyed our stay at this beach cottage. We did many walks on the beach and saw so many sea creatures: anemones, seals, star fish, crabs, fish, snails. We also found shells and San dollars of all sizes. We took advantage of the kayaks and several outings throughout our stay. We also took advantage of the fire pit and roasted hotdogs and made s’mores. It was also wonderful to have such good good options in close proximity to the house (we loved Easy Thai Easy Go, Peninsula Perk, Local Boys for produce and their tap room, just to name a few). Our family really enjoyed our time playing and resting at this lovely beach house.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcie E.

26 Aug 2021

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

Perfect for my children

The house had plenty of room for my 7 children. We were missing a blanket for the pull out couch, and when I notified the owner, she dropped by with a box of blankets, sand toys, jump ropes, a Frisbee, and all the makings for s'mores. My children were thrilled, she went above and beyond as a host. There was everything we needed nearby, a coffee stand, produce stand, grocery and a place to eat. I couldn't have asked for more. The noise from the bridge didn't bother us a bit. Many thanks to the owner for a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

12 Aug 2021

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

What a view ... What a property

It was perfect! My grandbabies live in the area so I was able to share this beautiful property with them and did a lot of rock throwing and paddle boarding at the property beach. Loved the house set up with 2 rooms on one side and 1 on the other. Great privacy if you have a house full. Looking forward to my next trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021