enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Fox Island, WA

Tacoma Mall29 min drive
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium30 min drive
Chambers Bay Golf Course32 min drive
Renton, WA (RNT-Renton Municipal)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Area

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Beach House (850 square feet with a full kitchen and a huge deck) with magnificent views of Mt. Rainier to the South and the Olympic Mountains to the North. Have a fire on the beach (158 feet of low bank waterfront) and play in the sandy beach coves. Bring your boat, the crabbing is great! Launch it from the private, concrete boat ramp and tie it up to the buoy. Bring your tennis shoes (we supply racquets and balls) and play tennis on the all-weather court. A croquet set is available to enjoy on the lawn by the beach.

Fox Island Details: Fox Island is accessible by bridge (NOT ferry) from Gig Harbor and Tacoma, WA. Zog's is a new bar and short order restaurant on the island with Convenience store attached.

Gig Harbor Details: Gig Harbor, 'the Maritime City,' is still a commercial fishing village. It has restaurants, shops, galleries, and recreation just 10 miles from the Beach House.

Boating Details: There is a boat ramp on the property where you can launch your private boat and tie it up to the buoy out front. You can rent boats in Gig Harbor and Tacoma.

Hiking/Walking Details: you can walk the beach a mile in each direction when the tide is out. There are many in-land walking trails nearby.

Property manager

Sue and Bill Spencer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non-swimming Children must wear a Life Jacket at High Tide only.

If bringing a Boat, please notify the Owners

The Stackable Clothes Washer can only handle light loads. We wash heavy Loads., Towels, etc. next door. Please remove Shoes, Sandals, when entering

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fox Island

Located in Fox Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cushman Trail and Performance Golf Center. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fox Island, WA

What's nearby

Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 22 min drive
Tacoma Mall - 29 min drive
Tacoma Dome - 30 min drive
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 30 min drive
Chambers Bay Golf Course - 32 min drive

Getting around

Tacoma Dome Station - 30 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Thirsty Hound Drinkery - 25 min drive
Bbq2U - 18 min drive
Beach Tavern - 25 min drive
Lefty's Burger Shack - 27 min drive
Zog's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fox Island cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fox Island Sand Spit, Kopachuck State Park and Grandview Forest Park. Performance Golf Center and Skansie Brothers Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

8 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful and Restful Stay

This property was the perfect place to unwind after visiting the University of Puget Sound's family weekend activities! The deck was unbeatable--we enjoyed coffee in the mist, cocktails at sunset...delightful. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. We would come again anytime!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

23 Aug 2023

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

Fox island paradise

Great cabin on the sound. We wanted something away from the city and on the water. This is it. Great deck overlooking the sound. Very comfortable accommodations and everything is as advertised. Wonderful hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

9 Aug 2023

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

Paradise

We came to enjoy the wildlife and nature and this paradise fulfills that. We got to see porpoise, eagles, heron, and explore at low tide. The picture window and deck are truly remarkable to enjoy the surroundings!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

13 July 2023

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

Cute cabin on the water

Perfect spot and amazing hosts. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., Albuquerque New Mexico, USA

24 June 2023

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

Wonderful Relaxing Stay

Just what we needed. Amazing views and wonderful location. Everything we needed. Bill and Sue were excellent hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue and Bill Spencer

The picture is of Sue and Bill in their Kitchen at Christmas time.

Sue is a retired Tennis Pro who now enjoys gardening and sharing her beautiful flower gardens with others. Her gardens were on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour in 2004.

When they lived in Connecticut, Sue ran a successful B&B for many years.

Bill owns a small business and enjoys landscaping the 13 acres behind their house. When he is not doing those activities, he can be found crabbing in front of their house. He loves sharing with guests the many nearby destinations where they can experience the incredible beauty of the Pacific NW.

Why they chose this property

We own the Beach House next door to the house we live in, because we wanted to protect our view of Mt. Rainier and because we enjoy sharing the view and the beach with others ... particularly new visitors to the Pacific NW. They cannot believe what a beautiful place we live and the abundance of wildlife that surrounds us.

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