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Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people

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A lakeside patio with a fire pit, dock, and lush greenery.
A two-story house with a covered patio area, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.
A hallway with a double door, a trash can, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a gas stove, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Place, Sunrise Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Crescent Creek Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Harbor History Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people

The Cabin is just under 2200 square feet, has an open concept floor plan. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. There are 2 pull out queen couches in the living room, and a queen bed in each of the bedrooms. There is also a pull out sofa bed that can be set up in the master bedroom. Although the home is beautiful, the outside view is even more breathtaking. Kayaks and a pedal boat are provided for you to enjoy the lake. Bring your own boat and launch it at the public boat launch. You can park your boats or jet ski right on the dock. Charlie's Cabin is also available for events for up to 40 people, including small weddings. Events and weddings are a $5250 flat fee that includes 2 nights stay for up to 2 people, table / chairs / linens for up to 40 people. Events also require a $1000 refundable deductible and a $500 turnover fee. One day rentals are available for groups as well (lake play, business meetings). Prices vary depending on use and amount of people.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child friendly, not child proof.
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Events

Events allowed
Prearrange gatherings and events with owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is ok outside on patio.
Parties/Events need to be booked separately as they require a simple outside insurance and are billed differently than regular vacation rental.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 641265vb
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: Prearrange gatherings and events with owner.
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

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Discovery Village and Horseshoe Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cutts Island State Park and Kopachuck State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park. 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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Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Sunrise Beach - 15 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Crescent Creek Park - 17 min drive - 10.4 km
  • McCormick Forest Park - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Harbor History Museum - 19 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Discovery Village - 19 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 31 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Vault - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tides Tavern - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crescent Creek Park, Harbor History Museum and Discovery Village. Skansie Brothers Park and McCormick Forest Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a great stay

Great property and great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is very nice and the view is beautiful. Home owner is very friendly and prompt to respond to questions. Very pleasant stay and would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, quaint and quiet setting with gorgeous lake view and enough grass for pets. House is large, comfortable and loaded with amenities. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

A very relaxing stay in a great location. Host was great and very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little getaway

This spot has what you need if you want a lake or a sunrise with a cup of coffee
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The beds are very comfortable and there is plenty of seating in the great room. The view of the lake is gorgeous with easy access for enjoying the water. The owners could not have been more accommodating. We loved our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite Place!

We had a wonderful experience staying here. This was our second time and it was even better than we remembered. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was well laid out and had tons of kitchen supplies. The host was very communicative. It was everyone wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Dads 80th birthday gathering
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had such a wonderful stay. From the moment we arrived, everything was simple and stress-free—parking and setup were effortless, and the host thoughtfully provided extra tables and chairs so we had plenty of space. The property itself was beautiful and peaceful, and our daughter absolutely loved spending time by the lake, especially getting the chance to fish. It was the perfect spot for both relaxing together and hosting a small memorial. We left with great memories and would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

It was everything we hoped for! Beautiful, peaceful, and easy for my mom to navigate in her wheelchair.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lakeside home

We had such a good time playing in the lake which is right in the backyard. Even better than in the pics!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!

We really enjoyed our stay at Charlie's Cabin. The house was clean and comfortable, and the back yard was amazing! The kids had a blast playing in the lake. We would definitely re-book for our next trip north.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charlie’s cabin stay

Gaylene’s property was perfect! Our “end of the school year’” pet and toddler friendly stay-cation could not have been better. The house was pristine, the lake was beautiful, patio and water toys were plentiful, hiking trails were breathtaking and our host could not have been more accommodating. Wonderful home away from home, hope to enjoy this property again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good communication. Beautiful yard/lakefront property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Stay

This is the fourth time we have stayed at this property and it never fails to exceed our expectations. The view of the lake through a full wall of floor to ceiling windows is incredible. I did a lot of cooking for family and the kitchen is large, bright, has every appliance you can dream of, and a view of the fireplace and the gorgeous outside setting. Because I was doing so much food prep, Gaylene brought over a large oval table that was easy for me to work on, and popped over with any special things I might need. I can’t say enough about what a treat it was to stay here and look forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lake House.

Our first stay at this lovely home won’t be our last. From the open concept, gorgeous lake view to the friendly owner Gaylene, our experience was excellent. Only wish we could have stayed longer. Very fair rental price for so many amenities. The tile floors in the main living part of the home provided a great place for our little dogs to chase each other to play. Loved the whole home layout. Thank you Gaylene for sharing your home with us. Stephanie from Sequim, Washington
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous House!

This was our second stay at this house and we enjoyed every minute of it. There was a lot of cooking of meals and not only was there a roomy, open kitchen with lots of counter space, The house has every utensil/gadget/pot/pan and dish you could dream of. There is also an array of pantry items - spices, oils, condiments, ziplocks, foil, etc. The fireplace is lovely and the view is exceptional - a massive wall of windows looking out to a beautiful lake. Gaylene is a wonderful host who will ensure you have a memorable stay. Thanks Gaylene!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lake House

The lake view is fantastic but it doesn’t make up for the current condition of the house and yard. The online photos are not up to date (I found them elsewhere online; they are the listing photos from when the house was purchased many years ago.). There is much deferred maintenance on the exterior and yard. The primary’s queen mattress is uncomfortable and I suspect it is old and it caused us to roll into the middle ; the bath towels are hodgepodge, old and are threadbare. The main living space is set up with a large pit group plus 2 more sofas, a piano and air hockey table. The house is set up for large groups with a commercial food service station next to a large folding table on the main space.The house is advertised to host overnight guests and large parties. It does not have a welcoming or comfortable feel for overnight stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the lake house! Jumping off the dock and swimming in the lake with our family was by far the most memorable part of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Absolutely Perfect 6-Week Lakefront Stay! Our six-week stay at this incredible lakefront property was easily one of the most amazing vacation experiences we’ve ever had. The location is spectacular—beautifully spacious and right on the water. We spent our days swimming, kayaking, and fishing, hiking and sightseeing making the absolute most of the perfect lake setting. Among other wonderful amenities; we particularly loved playing the piano during our stay. Our host, Gaylene, was wonderful. She was incredibly hospitable, friendly, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome throughout our entire stay. If you are looking for a peaceful, spacious, and active lake getaway with a phenomenal host, look no further. We cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 46 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were charged 243.00 to add 2 people to our reservation on top of what it cost for them to stay there… In other words we were charged 243.00 twice. Will look to other avenues for future rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful property next to a beautiful lake. The Host was very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. The kitchen and living room were huge and had a view of the lake. The rooms were very clean and also spacious. We loved our stay and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot

Nice spot with water access and close to a small trail head. Good spot to spend time with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house on the Lake with Beautiful view…

We were here with 10 adults and 2 little dogs…House was super nice and very clean..fire pits, Kayaks,pedal boat wa all provided. No complains and we want to stay here again… Absolutely recommended…
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gaylene Peterson

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Our family lives in Gig Harbor and we love it here. It is such a wonderful community and has everything we need. We have three children, and our youngest, Charlie, is who we named our lake home after. My husband and I both work locally. I am a teacher at a local school. Someday, we plan to retire in this beautiful home and stay in this amazing community.

Why they chose this property

We love this property! We bought it from our good friends after spending many years sitting on the beautiful deck and playing in the water with them. We have already created the best memories right here and want to create many more. We plan to someday live here because we just can not think of any place we would rather be.

What makes this property unique

Although there are many local amenities, you do not need to leave the Cabin at all to have a wonderful vacation. Stock up at Costco on groceries (about 10 minutes away), and pack your bathing suit and toiletries and then enjoy playing at the lake.

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