Private Gated Water Lake Front Home. Private beach and dock near Chamber Bay GC

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10137 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Lakewood, WA

Joint Base Lewis-McChord6 min drive
Tacoma Mall13 min drive
Chambers Bay Golf Course16 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Close to everything… yet a world away. Quaintly set on the grounds of Thornewood Estates on American Lake, this newer 3 bedroom, two bath home offers the unmatched blend of privacy and luxury comfort in an exclusive historic setting. Ideal for vacations, extended corporate stays, relocations, visiting family/friends or interim housing while building, remodeling, or moving.

Thornewood Cottage sits in a very private gated 18 home community on the east shore of American Lake in Lakewood . 10 min to Tacoma, 15 min to Chambers Bay, 15 min. to Olympia, 40 min to Seatac Airport, and 55 min. to Seattle.

Built in 2004 fully furnished and very clean.
1,475 square foot open layout features vaulted great room with gas fireplace, and a large deck.

Master Suit– king 4 poster bed, jetted tub, large shower, walk in closet, skylight, and vaulted ceilings.

2nd Bedroom – Queen Bed, vaulted ceilings, walk in closet.

3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed and Armior closet.

Kitchen has a large breakfast bar, and plenty of gathering space. Fully stocked with everything but the food and paper goods.

Also features dishwasher, washer/dryer, DVD/VCR, TV, and custom lighting.

Unobstructed sweeping views of American Lake and incredible summer sunsets.

Waterfront access includes 40 feet of no bank beach front. Sand then pea gravel to waters edge.

Call for shorter or longer term pricing, availability, and complete agreement. All living is on second floor. Garage is not included. Prices may change without notice.

Amenities: Completely Furnished, All Appliances, Furniture, Linens, Washer/Dryer, TV, VCR/DVD/CD, and Much More.

Lots of Golf near by; Tacoma Golf and Country Club, Chambers Bay, The Home Course, and more.

Property manager

Randy Foley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lakewood

Located in Lakewood, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Fort Lewis Museum and Freighthouse Square are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and Tacoma Nature Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Narrows Plaza Bowl and Children's Museum of Tacoma. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Lakewood, WA

What's nearby

Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 6 min drive
Pacific Lutheran University - 11 min drive
Tacoma Mall - 13 min drive
Tacoma Dome - 15 min drive
Chambers Bay Golf Course - 16 min drive

Getting around

Lakewood Station - 8 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 8 min drive
Warrior Zone - 9 min drive
North Fort PX - 8 min drive
Taco Bell - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Gated Water Lake Front Home. Private beach and dock near Chamber Bay GC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Gated Water Lake Front Home. Private beach and dock near Chamber Bay GC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Gated Water Lake Front Home. Private beach and dock near Chamber Bay GC?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private Gated Water Lake Front Home. Private beach and dock near Chamber Bay GC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakewood holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakewold Gardens, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and St. Clare Hospital. McChord Clinic and Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R., Brentwood

6 Nov 2023

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

Jblm

We came up to see my son who just got stationed at JBLM. The house had everything we needed, all necessary kitchen things too. Beds were really comfy. The area is real secure and close to the base. Everything was super clean in the house, no issues at all. Thanks so much, we will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

15 July 2023

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

Lakeside Oasis in the middle of Tacoma!

This is a real find for folks visiting the Tacoma area. A bit pricey but worth paying a bit more for the excellent lodging and beautiful setting. It's true that the house is not technically lakefront but the view is nonetheless wonderful, and there is direct access to the lake with a small dock and beach "reserved" for guests. There is a nice large deck facing the lake which offered a lovely view and opportunities to observe a variety of birds, including bald eagles and geese flocks. The property owners do also live just in front of the rental and, although we have never stayed in this type of arrangement, we found Randy and his wife to be delightful and helpful but at the same time completely unobtrusive. We definitely intend to stay again when we return to Tacoma for family visits!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan J.

7 Oct 2022

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

Great place, exactly as advertised

Everything was perfect, the gated community was a nice addition and made me feel safe especially leaving early and coming back late every day. Very quiet, very clean and very updated. No complaints at all. I hope I need to travel there more frequently and i would make this my go-to spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

alex p.

26 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful lake view home

This home is set in a very quiet and beautiful gated neighborhood. This home has a fantastic Lake view with direct access to the lake and a private beach / dock to use. You could almost call this lake frontage with the exception of having 60’ of grass between you and the lake. The Owner Randy was fantastic to work with and had great communication. I would absolutely VRBO with Randy again. Great property, location and owners. Highly recommend this property

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

17 Aug 2022

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

Lakeside family reunion

We rented home near our relatives in Lakewood. We used lake house to gather for dinner, lunch and lake activities. Hosts welcomed us and provided extra chairs for our larger group. Wonderful experience. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Randy Foley

Our family has lived on American Lake since 2000. My wife and two daughters live in the same area as Thornewood Cottage and simply love the area and all the beauty, history of Thornewood Castle next door, and recreation it has to offer. We believe you will too. We would love to help make your travel as wonderful as possible.

Why they chose this property

Thonewood has a rich history dating back to the 1800s when several timber industry moguls were made. Most notably the Weyerhoeuser Company. Tacoma was the timber capital of the world. Chester Thorne was the financier to the timber barons. Thornewood Castle (thornewoodcastle.com) sits just 150' away. The location is very secluded and private yet you are less than 15 minutes to City of Tacoma and Olympia. JBLM is less than 5 minutes. 10+ years and hundreds of repeat stays, all agree Thornewood Cottage on American Lake is one of the best places they have ever stayed.