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Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks

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Anderson Island Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | 800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Deck | Water Views
Kitchen | Cooking Basics
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Anderson Island, WA
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Tacoma Dome
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks

Capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest at this Anderson Island home. This 3-bed, 1-bath vacation rental is well-appointed with all of the comforts of home, a fully equipped kitchen, and a deck with views of the Inlet. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Eagle Island State Park, Jacobs Point Park, Tolmie State Park, and Sunnyside Beach Park via ferry in Steilacoom. After daily expeditions, return home for tranquil evenings on the deck or in the cozy living area with loved ones.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed

This property is the perfect home base for all of your Anderson Island adventures. Complete with a fully equipped kitchen, an electric fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

This vacation cottage also shares its beautiful waterfront property with 3 additional vacation cottages.

Stroll down to the beach for evening kayak expeditions or sunset viewing. When it's time to retire from the day, retreat to one of the 3 bedrooms for restful slumbers.

-- THE LOCATION --

*NOTE: The property does not have WiFi*

This waterfront location is perfect for all of your nautical pursuits, including kayaking adventures to Eagle Island Natural Park or boating and fishing around Oro Bay.

For even more outdoor fun, check out the beautiful Anderson Island Golf Course, or swim at Lake Josephine and Lake Florence, both located on Anderson Island!

Hop on board the Steilacoom Ferry and pay homage to the local history at the Fort Steilacoom before a day on the beach at Sunnyside Beach Park.

Other area attractions include Jacobs Point Park, Tolmie State Park, Florence Lake and Andy’s Marine Park.

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking allowed
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This vacation rental is located on Anderson Island and is only accessible via the Anderson Island - Steilacoom Ferry
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; which share a waterfront space, and other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning or WiFi

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Anderson Island

Located in Anderson Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fort Lewis Museum and Job Carr Cabin Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Titlow Park and Narrows Plaza Bowl are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Anderson Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Island State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 44 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 49 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Tacoma Mall - 52 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 55 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 48 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪AAFES Mini Mall - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Warrior Zone - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Kin Ja Teriyaki - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Anderson Island Home w/ Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Eagle Island State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lyle Point and Chambers Creek Dog Park. South Beach and Fort Steilacoom Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful weekend
Beautiful weekend at the perfect beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, awesome caretaker on site
My family stayed here Memorial Day weekend. The place was perfect for the 5 of us. It's close to the ferry, lots to do nearby and the caretaker was super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Leander, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anderson island dream!
We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin on Anderson Island! Beautiful property and location. Could not have asked for anything better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penny Lane
From urban to peace and quiet. Comfortable and practical furnishings It’s all you need to refresh and renew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway on Anderson Island. The property itself is unbelievable with immediate access to the water and views. The owner/host was incredibly responsive and my family and I would highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Nice and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pacific NW Island Getaway
We loved our stay here! The views were amazing! The property was quiet and peaceful. The kayaks and fire pit were the perfect accompaniments to the long summer days. Because the island is only accessible by ferry (20-minute ride), we were forced to plan, rest, relax, and slow down. Even though we were at a conference in Tacoma, the commute was gorgeous and a joy. I'm so grateful we had a ferry at the end of each day to reflect on the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of Summer Weekend Get-away!
The Steilacoom Ferry was simple to navigate online tickets as well as boarding. During the short ride across the water to Anderson island we saw dolphins and tons of jellyfish. The VRBO was incredibly easy to find from the ferry docking- maybe a 5 minute drive & just two turns. The back deck of the VRBO faces the water. You can just sit out and watch the sound first thing in the morning and at the end of the day. Having complete access to the waterfront as well as kayaks was amazing. During low tide youll find amazing seashells, tiny crabs and more. We wached seals, ducks, bald eagles and listened to owls at night. We swam at Lake Florence - which was definitely a highlight. Two slides at the lake, volleyball net, floating docks and picnic tables made it so fun and easy. The amenities at the VRBO property and at Anderson Island made for an amazing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach on Anderson Island!
What a great place for a family getaway. The house was clean, tidy and cozy warm. The towels were thick and plush. The property is gorgeous and the beach …. Best on Anderson Island. GREAT firepit on the lawn near the water with plenty of wood and sturdy chairs. All around 5-star rating. We will definitely be staying on Penny Lane again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon stay
We rented this place for our mini honeymoon. It was nice and so peaceful. There wasn't anyone around, which is what we were hoping for. All 3 nights we stayed, we had 5 deer and tons of geese that made it that much more serene. The dining room, kitchen, and bedroom, and deck face the water. We kayak to eagle Island and saw a ton of seals showing off and playing. There was an eagle right above us in the tree in the beach. There is a beautiful beach shore, right around the corner from the ferry, but far enough where it wasn't in sight. It's about 1/2 mile from the ferry. The original address is in correct. Google maps took us in a very different direction. When we reached out to the owner at 9pm, he responded very quickly by phone and gave us a different address. The father in law lives in cottage #1 and came over and welcomed us with a bottle of wine. The place was pretty clean overall. Very roomy and good energy. They provide general plates, bowls, cups, pots and pans, silverware, toaster, dishwasher, Keurig and K-cups, bath towels. All the sheets and comforter is white. There is a quiet washer and dryer is the first far room. Only 1 stand up shower, but that was fine for us. Beautiful peaceful deck, lawn, fire pit, kayaks and life vests provided. Overall our stay was a great experience. This was our first time in Anderson Island. There's also a map of trails, at the only grocery store. There's a cafe and restaurant to eat. Otherwise, I would advise to get groceries before coming to the island. Things are definitely more expensive on the island. I recommend this place for kids as well. My husband said we might even come back in the future with our kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views, and S,mores
Quiet, peaceful, scenic place. Comfortable. There is a big lawn, we were provided s,mores fixins and had a campfire and made them. There are kayaks if you want to do that. You can see Olympic mountains to the west, Mt. Rainier and Cascades to the east, McNeil is right across the passage. Great place for your Anderson Island stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Kayaking vacation fulfilled
The gorgeous beach and water access as well as beautiful property made this stay amazing. The house was clean and simple, equipped with a washer/dryer and dishwasher. My kids (4&7) loved kayaking, watching seals, daily visits from the deer and nightly smores -- you couldn't ask for more!

10/10 Excellent

Randi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful and relaxed getaway
Really appreciated the property manager’s communication with us about our stay! Was a lovely spot with water access, the kayaks were a great plus. Warm, clean and comfortable place to relax inside, or out on the deck near the apple trees. Nice to be so close to the ferry (less than 5 minutes). Fun DVD selection! The kitchen amenities were ok, could use some upgraded cookware, knives, etc., and wish there was a non-Keurig coffee maker option. Walls a little thin if you are a light sleeper, FYI, but was not a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Fantastic stay!
What a wonderful place to stay that is close enough to Seattle, yet far enough to feel worlds away. The property had stunning views, a fire pit, kayaks and a great outdoor eating area. The house itself was clean, nicely decorated and had just what we needed to make our home cooked meals. We saw seals and eagles and even found live oysters washed up on the shore. The owner was responsive and accommodating, I highly recommend staying here.

2/10 Terrible

Sadie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never again.
There were quite a few red flags for me personally. Though this property may be quaint for some, this was not the getaway we were expecting. To start, the address provided on through booking IS NOT THE ADDRESS of the property. After we ended up 2 hours east on ANOTHER island, we found our way to Anderson Island, reached the owner who then sent us the correct address (it was changed years ago but never updated on Google Maps, Apple Maps or even Waze.) We lost a whole day & was not offered a late check-out, so please confirm the correct address with owner before driving! Unfortunately, the place was NOT cleaned by any means. There were crumbs on the counter and floor (pics), the toilet had brown and yellow smears along the side and front (pics avail), the couch was so stained we had to lay a sheet down. We could not use the light in the kitchen because it was flickering heavily (video avail). We understand that not everyone is as COVID cautious, but we had to drive to the only store to buy Lysol, wipes and bleach just to feel sanitary for our stay. We reached out to the owner to ask if they had garbage bags, paper towels and batteries for the TV remote control. He responded that he would check with the cleaner. Then about 45 mins later, a man in a truck pulls into the very dark driveway with no warning. We are two young woman alone on a remote island. The man said he was the boyfriend of the cleaner, who was walking around the house to give us one roll of paper towels. We were scared to open the door in the pitch black to a random man. The whole thing was bizarre and unsettling. We never got batteries for the TV remote (the whole weekend was centered around movie night). We spent the better half of our trip cleaning. If you are expecting a waterfront property, chances are you will be in one of the trailer homes inland, as there are 4 trailers in this compound property. We did ask if we could move to the unit closest to the water, as that seemed to be how it was pictured in the Vrbo listing. Unfortunately, it was not available. I was hoping that by reaching out the owner a 3rd time now with concerns, he would ask about our stay or open the door for a conversation that this is the 3rd time we are reaching out unsatisfied with our stay. I should have flat out asked for our money back and we should have left the second we received the "correct" address. The 1 hr of kayaking on the water was the only fun, but I'm so SO disappointed in the whole thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Very comfortable and serene
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Spot for a little Vacation
Cute place for small family getaway. Loved the availability of kayaking for our family getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Just fantastic
We had a great weekend here! This cute little house is easy to get to, but you really get a feeling of being ”away," because the island is so peaceful and quiet. The first night we were there, deer came out on the lawn just a few feet from the house, and on our last day we kayaked out to Eagle Island, where we saw at least 50 seals. Also recommend Andy's Park a short drive away, where you can walk on wooded trails down to a deserted beach. The house itself is clean, cozy and comfortable, with a recently renovated kitchen and bathroom, a comfortable bed with nice linens, and plenty of entertainment options (two tvs, dozens of dvds, and a bunch of games). I can't think of a single negative thing to say - highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Terrific place. Clean and well appointed. Great location by the water too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Had a great experience! A few things we noticed but didn’t seem worth calling during our stay. Coffee machine handle wouldn’t come down. We had brought instant coffee so we were all set. Also one of the wine glasses broke. There were only three so now two. And we didn’t know where the garbage cans were. So we borrowed one that was against the house next to ours. Figured they were shared cans. Looks like maybe someone who was there before us left some clothes in a closest. Just and FYI The place was so nicely kept and really quality materials and bedding! Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sons and seals
I loved being on this island in this home. My sons and I kayaked to Eagle Island and saw over 20 seals. We hiked the trail at Andrew Anderson Park. We made a fire and had s’mores. I hope to return with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

theresa l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
The house was very easy to find and was just like the pictures even better enjoyed the view of the sound!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Can’t wait to go back. Perfect location. It was beautiful and clean inside, and the kayaks were so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family getaway
Nicely renovated house with picturesque views and perfect setting to relax. House was fully stocked and additional outdoor activities available. The beach access was great and we spent a lot of time down there. The yard was great for our two toddlers to run around and the groundskeeper Richard was super sweet and respectful. We will definitely be back.

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