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French Country Cottage

Holiday home in Lakewood with kitchen and patio

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Through the gate and straight ahead to the cottage!
The welcome mat is out!
Two sets of French doors allow the outside in...
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
  • Place, Tacoma Mall
  • Place, Chambers Bay Golf Course
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

French Country Cottage

Welcome! Our beautifully remodeled cottage is located on the property where we live, situated in an area first developed by the timber barons of the Northwest. Conveniently located just a mile and half off of Interstate 5, but worlds apart! Close proximity to JBLM, Thornewood Castle, Pacific Lutheran University, Chambers Bay, The Tacoma Country Club, American Lake, Gravelly Lake and Lake Steilacoom. The property is very private and secluded, but is just a mile and a half to Safeway, Starbucks and local restaurants...perfect midway point for travelers wanting to enjoy Seattle and Mt. Rainier...cottage and grounds have been featured in movie scenes, catalogs and commercials...

The cottage is a stand alone building located next door to our main home, but is its own private oasis...safely tucked back behind a gate, with plenty of safe off street security lit parking for our guests. Perfect for single travelers with safety concerns...

The cottage features a Queen sized bed upstairs and a beautiful Restoration Hardware Queen size hide a bed downstairs. Coupled with the memory foam topper provided, it’s pure comfort...the newly remodeled bathroom - with shower, is located upstairs but, can be accessed without seeing the guests in the upstairs bed...there are two smart t.v.’s - one up and one down...

The cottage features a newly remodeled and fully stocked kitchen and your own private patio.

We allow 3 guests for our nightly rate, but can accommodate a fourth guest for an additional $40. per night.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
Ask about our venue fee!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only on patio

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Ask about our venue fee!
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lakewood

Lakewood is home to this holiday home. Fort Lewis Museum and LeMay Museum at Marymount are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
Lakewood, WA

What's nearby

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Pacific Lutheran University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Tacoma Mall - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 14 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 5 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake City Perk Espresso - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is French Country Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at French Country Cottage?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Country Cottage on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$232.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at French Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is French Country Cottage located?

Situated in Lakewood, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakewold Gardens and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Steilacoom Dog Park and St. Clare Hospital. Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic and Grand Prix Raceway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

diana n.

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

Fabulous Place

My husband, sister and I all loved the place. Great gardens, well appointed cottage, nice hosts. Have already recommended this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

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

Lovely Cottage

Very comfortable cottage, with everything we needed. The gardens, even in late fall, were lovely! We would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Beautiful, comfortable and spectacular gardens

This was are best VRBO stay ever! Everything exceeded expectations! Clean, cozy, small house with everything you could need and upstairs bedroom. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The gardens are spectacular! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rutvik Krushnakumar P.

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

Our best Vrbo stay ever!

The place is super cozy and gave us a home-like feeling. Everything was so clean. Had to mention attention to small details (you will know when you stay here). Def coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenifer’s place was so welcoming, picturesque and clean! She communicated in advance, provided directions and ensured we had a great stay. We loved the designated parking, surrounding gardens and the location in general. We will definitely be back if we’re in the area again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like something out of HGTV. Beautiful location on a slice of garden heaven property. The cottage was equiped with everything one could need for their stay, anything you dont could be acquired in mins at the close shopping options. The one bed one bath small home has a full kitchen that we made meals from. The host is friendly, accomodating, responsive, and leaves little framed notes all around the stay to answer what im sure are FAQs. Highly recommend and would absolutely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and a great vibe. Very artfully decorated while being quite homey and comforting. We loved it. Intend to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here while visiting our son at PLU about 15 minutes away. Quietest most relaxing place we've stayed. Grounds are gorgeous. Clean, comfortable, and carefully decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Husband, as we walked in the door: “We hit a home run with this place!” Indeed we did. It is spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, in a spectacular garden setting, and easy to find. The best mattress I’ve ever slept on, aside from home, with luxury linens. Treats and fresh half & half in the fridge. The flour sack kitchen towels made me smile…one of the many special touches you’ll find. We’ll stay here whenever we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Peaceful Oasis in the Heart of Lakewood

I hesitate to fill this out because I really don't want everyone knowing about this secret jewel. But after experiencing the incredible hospitality of this property's owners, I am compelled to share glowing reviews with you. This place is absolutely gorgeous and serene. The owners are fabulous. So much attention to detail inside the guest house, and we could have sat in the gardens outside and done nothing else all day. A true labor of love that is quite apparent to all who stay here. Don't miss your change to experience this place. I highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Outstanding

Clean, lots of info about house and area, house well stocked. Beautiful gardens. Loved this cottage - it was probably the best VRBO I have stayed in!I did wonder what movies/tv shows it was in though?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Unbelievable Secret Cottage

This beautiful cottage tucked away in Lakewood, was the perfect location for us to find great restaurants, malls nearby while being away from the heavy traffic of Seattle. The accommodations here exceeded our expectations, and we will note it as the spot to return to when we are in the SEA-TAC area. Our hosts were exceptional, eager to help in any way possible. It's easy to give this accommodation 5 STARS out of 5 STARS!!! Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Family Connection

We rented the Cottage so we could be near our son and his family. We are from Minnesota, so it was nice to spend over a week where we could visit them and they could visit with us. The autumn view from the cottage windows was spectacular! It felt like home! Jen and Dave were very responsive to any questions we had. The cottage was secluded, but close to several places to eat and shop.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Such a beautiful property with lovely gardens and a fountain that welcome you to a tastefully updated cottage. It was very comfortable, both in looks and furniture. We had a conference, so we were not there long, but what time we had was private and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property and great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Amazing treasure

Having stayed at many hotels in the south sound area this was a most welcoming change. A quiet oasis close to everything and everyone needed for our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

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

Beautiful property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property, which totally exceeded our expectations. The cottage is adjacent to the home of the property owners, but you have 100% total privacy. The setting is tranquil, and the grounds are beautifully manicured. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

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

Absolutely Beautiful Cottage!

The decor and detail throughout is perfect! Very cozy and clean. I look forward to this becoming my home away from home when I'm in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Heaven on Earth

The cottage is a little peace of heaven. We hated to leave. Dave and Jen have done a wonderful job of it and the landscaping. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

cozy cottage

We only had time to arrive, peek at the amenities and go to bed. We were impressed. We would have liked to have stayed longer. It is a very welcoming, restful setting. A great place to relax with a friend and recharge with a little quiet one on one, in my opinion. I gave them five stars across the board, because we simply loved the setting. It was a wonderful experience with just one note of caution. If you don't like the fragrance of fabric softener/laundry detergent, bring your own set of sheets. If you're chemically sensitive, you'll likely have an unpleasant sleeping experience. Although, my wife and I found the fragrance annoying, and it did affect our sleep, we didn't deduct points in our review, because these products are commonly used everywhere bedding is maintained for the public. Even so, we would like to return another time and hope that perhaps there will be a fragrance-free option, and if not, we will bring our own sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie D.

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

Charming and Peaceful

This cottage is immaculate. It truly feels magical. It’s quiet, surrounded by greenery, and peaceful sounds of the fountain. There are many small touches that the owners have put in that made our stay extra special. I’d recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sashenka C.

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

Quaint and relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! I would have to say this cottage was one of the most beautiful Vrbo’s I’ve stayed in. Everything was as described in the listing and then some! I couldn’t recommend this place more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Clean and charming

We had a quick overnight stay, but the Cottage was lovely! The property was beautiful and relaxing. The Cottage was clean and charming with all the amenities we needed. The small touches went a long way. Communication with the host was clear and easy. Would stay here again in a heartbeat, but for more than a night to fully enjoy the Cottage and property, including grilling on the back patio!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Beautiful & Peaceful!!

Amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Lovely Cottage

My adult daughter and I enjoyed our short stay at this beautiful cottage. The grounds are lovely too. Cottage was very clean, well decorated and comfortable. I'm sure we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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