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Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a chair.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a hanging light fixture.
A house with a blue door, a wooden fence, and a large orange vase on the porch.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and wall decorations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Point Defiance Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, Point Defiance Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Point Ruston
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tacoma

Located in West End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and Job Carr Cabin Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pantages Theater and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tacoma Dome, or consider a night out at Court House Square. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Point Defiance Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Maze - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cinemark Century Point Ruston - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 11 min drive
  • Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Street - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anthem Coffee - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

As of 15 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage on 7 Sept 2027 start from AU$747, 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.

How much is parking at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage located?

Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Adventure Maze and Owen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, conveniently located, great communication with host.This rental is very clean with thoughtful touches throughout. Close to Point Defiance, Point Ruston, 6th Ave and Proctor.Nora was accommodating and responsive, check in and check were out very easy. Would definitely stay again!Rachel
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cutely decorated and immaculately clean. Location was perfect for an event at Point Defiance. Fully fenced yard very dog friendly. Would definitely book again. Great host communication and responsiveness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for access to Wren's Bakery, ferry to Vashon, two restaurants, walking on the waterfront, and driving to/from the University of Puget Sound. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for the two of us and our dog. Very good communication with host! Had everything we need for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place and the host is great to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a sweet house. The host is easy to communicate with and very helpful. This is our 3rd time at the cottage. We love it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great time and place! Made for a good vacation! The dogs loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute little house located a few blocks from Pt. Defiance. The house was in perfect shape with everything you could possibly need. The house is located on a quiet street centrally located to everything. There is a large fenced in back yard with a table and chairs and plenty of on street and driveway parking. The owner was super accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We were allowed to bring our pets which made it perfect for us. we would definitely stay there again!!!!
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, we had an event at the zoo and this place was perfect for our needs! It was very clean, cozy, and comfortable. Loved the kitchen and large fridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rental house, perfect for 2 people in a great location. The property is well maintained and it has all amenities available that you might need for a short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was just great! A perfect space for us and our dog! Nora was very helpful whenever we needed anything or had a question. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay in Ruston

We had a great weekend in Ruston! The house was clean, easy to check into and was exactly what we needed to stay for a nearby wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice place, very small. We had everything we needed for a weekend stay with two adults and a toddler. We did not use the back yard as much as we planned due to the lack of green grass. Doesn’t seem like any watering has been done this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding VRBO

My stay was fantastic. The house was in a perfect location and was exactly as described. It was a cozy and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cottage!

This was the second time we've stayed at this lovely cottage near the Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. It's located in a great area and is modern, super clean, well-appointed, cozy and has a terrific backyard. We love staying here and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time using vrbo and we definitely are pleased! Was quiet neighborhood in a great spot for touring the area, even if you wanna explore the city. Was better then staying in a hotel. Very cozy and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location! We’ve stayed here two years in a row! Home is super clean with everything you need. Host is wonderful and attentive.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cozy cottage

Such an adorable nest to come back to after visiting with family. Very well appointed and the location is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for 2 adults and a dog to stay for the week while visiting friends nearby. Love the fenced in backyard for the puppy and the extra space for her for run around.Easy check in and check out process and access to private parking.I’ll definitely stay here again while visiting my friends around the corner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pt Ruston Cottage

Great location. Super clean. This was a perfect place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us + our dogs!

This property was exactly what we were looking for! It was the perfect size for us and our 2 medium size dogs, with a great backyard area and neighborhood to walk in. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Point Defiance. Walkable to multiple restaurants. Appreciated the fenced back yard for our dog and patio furniture to sit outside with her. Host was great communicator. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nora was great. Very responsive and she had the place so welcoming when we arrived. Great location and cozy little house in a quiet neighborhood. Want to come back for a visit in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We were in Tacoma for a family wedding. This location was close to the various venues. Also, there is a lovely park nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet house!

It's a very nice house.It's so close to the park and the zoo.The host was wonderful and I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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