Charming Historic Retreat Near Poverty Bay!

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Federal Way Vacation Rental | 5BR | 2.5BA | Step-Free Entry | 1,650 Sq Ft

Sitting/Dining Area | 1st Floor | Antique Furniture | Free WiFi

Kitchen | 1st Floor | Fully Equipped | Garden Views | Coffee Maker

Living Room | 1st Floor | Piano | Stone Fireplace w/ Electric Log

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10153.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Federal Way, Washington

Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
‪9 min drive‬
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
‪12 min drive‬
Emerald Downs
‪13 min drive‬
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Experience all of the beauty, charm, and quirks of the Victorian Age at this Federal Way vacation rental! With its unique historic character and antique decor, this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers a quaint, peaceful escape where you can unplug and unwind. Start each day by preparing a home-cooked breakfast in the spacious kitchen, then dine al fresco on the deck with lovely garden views. When it's time to venture out, you can easily head to nearby beaches or explore Seattle's city hotspots!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Gas BBQ Grill | Water & Garden Views | Built in 1898 | Walk to Redondo Beach & Boat Launch

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Bedroom 5: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle

OUTDOOR LIVING: 1-acre property w/ fruit trees, half-acre garden, deck w/ outdoor dining areas
INDOOR LIVING: Antique furniture, piano, stone fireplace w/ electric log, jetted tub, walk-in tub w/ handheld shower, dining tables, books & board games
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, coffee maker & coffee grinder, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, toaster, Crockpot, blender
GENERAL: Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, in-unit washer/dryer, hair dryer, iron/ironing board
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), no A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free entry via ramp, 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom on 1st floor, 2-story home
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), RV/Trailer parking allowed on-site, free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Redondo Beach & Boat Launch (walking distance), Betts Memorial Boardwalk (0.6 miles), Saltwater State Park (4.0 miles), Dash Point State Park (5.2 miles), Browns Point Lighthouse Park (7.9 miles), Point Defiance Ferry Terminal (20.6 miles)
SEATTLE (~22 miles): Seattle Center, Seattle Aquarium, Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, T-Mobile Park, Lumen Field, Seattle Art Museum, Pier 55, Pike Place Market
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Pacific Bonsai Museum (4.9 miles), Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (6.0 miles), Washington State History Museum (12.4 miles), Museum of Glass (14.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (10.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- 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 property does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: This 2-story home offers step-free entry via a ramp. There is a full bathroom and bedroom on the 1st floor, and interior stairs are required to access the additional bedrooms

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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

Federal Way

Federal Way is home to this holiday home. Great American Casino and LeMay Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Waves Theme and Water Park and Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tacoma Dome or ShoWare Center.

Federal Way, Washington

What's nearby

Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
Emerald Downs - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Muckleshoot Casino - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
Tacoma Dome - 19 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

Union Station - 19 min drive
Angle Lake Station - 22 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dutch Bros - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Sharetea - ‬5 min drive
‪Yummy Teriyaki - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Retreat Near Poverty Bay! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Retreat Near Poverty Bay!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Retreat Near Poverty Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Retreat Near Poverty Bay! located?

Situated in Federal Way, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of The Commons at Federal Way, Federal Way Community Center and Saltwater State Park. Dash Point State Park and Lake Fenwick Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Loved the beach!

This is a nice place to stay, there are a few issues though. We ran out of hot water the morning of our father interment ceremony, on person had a cold shower and another did not take one. The kit hen and the bedroom that had a shower had ants, so sorry to let you know, but there are ants. The other bedroom upstairs with the queen bed had stains on the carpet. The house has lovely garden area, love the old victorian house, nice neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

8 Mar 2025

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

Charming historic retreat

Autumn was wonderful! The home was lovely. The landscape was gorgeous! We enjoyed our stay even though we were in town for my brother’s funeral. Thanks to Autumn for all of her answers to our questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

5 Nov 2024

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

Perfect for our family.

Very nice place and perfect for our family get together. Had everything we needed and even the perfect toys for our little ones that came to visit for a night. Located close by for all our wants and needs, and only a 5 minute drive to my grandson’s house.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Angela

17 Oct 2024

Home Sweet Home

This home has everything you need to relax, kick back, watch a sunset, bbq on the deck, run around in the gorgeous yard, smell the roses and more. Quiet neighborhood, very close to the water, which has a great boardwalk you can go to at sunset or sunrise. We loved our stay and Autumn and Blythe were so accommodating with all our needs. And there are plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for folks to stay overnight comfortably. Highly recommend staying here if you need a get away.

10/10 Excellent

Kathie S.

14 Oct 2024

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

Nostalgic property

The property was a fun place to stay with nostalgic decor and an amazing kitchen. Proximity to the beach was a plus. Beds were comfortable. The outdoor areas were lovely and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Debra

22 Aug 2024

Beautiful garden oasis home with view

What a beautiful home and lovely garden oasis to enjoy family time with multi generations to make more memories in.Inside and out with a view, absolutely terrific .

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

15 July 2024

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

Wonderful historic property!

The gardens were magical! The house was beautiful. It was cozy, yet plenty of space. Adorably quirky. Perfect for families and people who appreciate all the little details.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

5 May 2024

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

Delightful vintage house!

This home and location worked well for six women attending a nearby conference.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie C.

24 Apr 2024

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

Quaint, well-loved home in a beautiful location....

This home is fun, quirky, well-loved, and magical. The garden is like an old English garden - beautiful and comforting! The home has the feel of years of well-loved moments and created memories. It is minutes from anything that you may need from groceries, to fast food places, to the marine biology center with an aquarium. And it's not too far from Seattle.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

25 Mar 2024

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

Cute home - great neighborhood

Beautiful property in a lovely historic home.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

30 Aug 2023

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

Adorable home

The house worked out well, the yard was beautiful and beds were good. The bathroom situation is odd but we were family so worked it out. We will use this house again if needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine M., Cincinnati, Ohio

12 Aug 2023

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

Great Grandma’s House

This is a beautiful, small home in a beautiful neighborhood that felt like visiting great grandma’s house. It’s full of antiques, quaint wallpaper, toys for our little girls, and even a grand piano. We loved the location of this home and the grandkids enjoyed picking fruit from the various fruit trees in the amazing yard. The only drawback was the arrangement of bathrooms. It was a bit tight for 6 adults and 4 kids but it satisfied our needs. Lovely kitchen!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Amie Agulto

12 July 2023

Fabtastic vacation house!

We love the place. It is clean and full of trees around it. The back yard was beautiful and fresh,makes us feel relaxed. I recommend this place and probably will go back again.

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6/10 Okay

Brigitte

6 July 2023

Quaint Cape Cod by the Sound

The house was very vintage and full of fun things to look at. It was in a beautiful location with a view of Puget Sound. Beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Beautiful grounds. Couple issues. There are a lot of windows and not many coverings and what window coverings there were, were very shear. I had to buy ant traps, fly tape and fly swatters. For that reason, I would not stay again. It's very hard to use countertops covered with ants and flies everywhere.

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

30 June 2023

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

Great stay

We enjoyed the house- great yard. Nice walk to Redondo Beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolinda D., Royal City Washington

26 June 2023

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

Amazing!

The grounds are beautiful. The grandkids ages 1-11 played in the yard and trees. It was like the secret Garden. It was close proximity to all the things we wanted to do. Communication with the owner was superb. Would stay again if the opportunity arose. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

25 Mar 2023

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

Old house filled with happy memories

We needed a place to hide out while repairs were completed on our home. Staying in this historic home felt like staying with a relative. The hosts were easily some of the nicest people we have met and were willing to share their knowledge of the house as it was where they grew up. Make no mistake this is a 100-year-plus home and a bit quirky but that said it is also full of happy memories. We enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

13 Mar 2023

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

Great house and location

We were very pleased with this stay. There were 6 adults, and we used 4 of the 5 bedrooms. The house is super charming, filled with antique/old furniture and pieces. The decorating was spot on. And the icing on the cake was the yard. This house occupies and very large lot, and it is very nicely landscaped. Even though the weather was cold and overcast for most of our stay, we still appreciated the beauty of the yard. It helps that the kitchen is so airy with all those windows. And even though there is a street and a row of houses between this house and Puget Sound, the houses are down on an embankment. So, we had an unobstructed view of the water. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tyler C.

8 Jan 2023

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

Cozy get away.

Great communication with owner especially with the boiler repair. The local host was very kind and apologetic for interrupting our stay with plumbers. This location fit our needs for a team retreat. Very clean and cozy. I thought our bed was great. Well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jessie

31 Dec 2022

Cozy, Charming Home in Adorable Area

My family chose this house for a holiday staycation and we were so glad we did! Family from out of town came to stay with us and the proximity to the airport and highways was very convenient. And despite how close it is to the city and amenities of all kinds, this place feels like an oasis. The neighborhood is an absolute hidden gem right by the water. It feels like you’re in the San Juan islands! We knew it would be adorable from the pictures but were absolutely delighted with how fabulous the home and its property were in real life. We stayed during a snow storm and it was a wonderful place to be during the holidays. The house is spacious and full to bursting with old-world charm — furnished and decorated beautifully, right down to the smallest details. Some things about the house are a little quirky, but our family was entirely charmed by all of it. The living room is small for a larger family and children but the rest of the house makes up for it with an open floor plan that links the living room to a large indoor sun porch overlooking the water (and stocked with toys, creating a play room), a massive kitchen and informal dining area, and another dining/seating area between the kitchen and living room. We had seven adults and three small children gathered here at one point and were quite comfortable. Our family is already planning to come back in the spring/summer so we can take advantage of the deck, patio, and massive yard. It would be a magical place for a garden party (or an Easter egg hunt!). The customer service was also top notch. Arriving during a snow storm (and leaving during an ice storm!), we had some weather-related challenges and the Evolve staff worked with us every step of the way, going above and beyond for us. Highly recommend this classy getaway for a couple or entire family. Thank you, Piano House, you were everything we hoped for!

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10/10 Excellent

Helen

12 Oct 2022

Gorgeous and charming!

This was THE PERFECT retreat for our annual gals’ weekend! Oh my goodness, it’s hard to know where to begin… The absolutely adorable and homey kitchen, the complete and utter charm of the whole house, the stunning, huge yard, the piano and the fireplace, being able to just walk down to the water… The peace and quiet… The comfy beds… And so much more. The hosts are lovely, generous and totally communicative. I kept wishing the walls could talk, because I am certain so many stories must’ve been written here over the years… Would come back in a heartbeat.

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10/10 Excellent

Carol

11 Oct 2022

Incredible!

Spacious and warm. Gardens are incredible. The kitchen is the hub of the house and the bedrooms are cozy and comfortable.

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

21 Sept 2022

Charmed!

Here the kitchen really is the heart of the home! There are windows all around views to the mature garden, fully equipped and a large table perfect for gatherings. The spacious downstairs with dining, living room and bedroom with French doors to deck are charming with antiques and view to the water. There are lots of places to sip coffee or cocktails on deck by pond or screened porch. Beds were comfortable and host very accommodating. Within walking distance to Redondo boardwalk and close to stores and restaurants. Look forward to coming back for reunion with family or friends.

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10/10 Excellent

Dana

12 Sept 2022

Beyond Fabulous!

This place was better than listed; beautiful grounds, charming interior and great hosts. Each room had its own unique character and decor. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with coffee and amenities. The back porch with the table and chairs overlooking a glorious maple tree shading the quiet landscape was peaceful. I would highly recommend staying here for any occasion.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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