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Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood

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A house with a porch, a red fence, and potted plants.
A cottage with a green porch, a door with a number, and a sign that reads "Thistledown Cottage".
A living room with two grey sofas, colorful cushions, a round coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, a patterned rug, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a flat-screen TV on a black stand, a painting of a forest scene on the wall, and a vase with dried plants on the floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Puget Sound
Sleeps 3•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, University of Puget Sound
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Job Carr Cabin Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, 6th Ave
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood

On the main floor, this cozy cottage comprises living room, dining room, den/ bedroom with foldout sofa, fully equipped updated kitchen and bathroom . Upstairs has large bedroom with queen size bed, a sitting area with a foldout futon and a large closet. A single airbed is also available. Laundry room in basement with a separate outside entrance.
Cottage sleeps 2 - 3 persons comfortably. Can easily accommodate families with two small children.
Large deck off kitchen for summer entertaining, comfortable outdoor seating for six and barbeque.
TV with local channels and internet access included.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please check with owner beforehand.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on deck
It's a quiet neighborhood, no loud music.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 658950vb
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
Note from host: please check with owner beforehand.
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

Tacoma

Located in North End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, this cottage is near a water park. Job Carr Cabin Museum and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cinemark Century Point Ruston and Foss Waterway Seaport. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Scuba diving, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Job Carr Cabin Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 6th Ave - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Puget Sound Tennis Center - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 6 min drive
  • Union Station - 7 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Spar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Seafood Tacoma - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Shop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood located?

Located in North End, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Puget Sound and Job Carr Cabin Museum. 6th Ave and Wright Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 190 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely spot to be!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay. Will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at this cottage. Great location. So much character. Welcoming hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
Thank you Karen. Come back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute well appointed cottage in a great location. Close to shops and restaurants in Proctor area. Close to walking trail along the sound. Easy to communicate with hosts. We look forward to staying here again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you for leaving the cottage in great shape. We could not ask for better guests and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Sincerely Danny & Teres
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are wonderful and the property has everything that you need. Wakable location- close to UPS. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thistledown cottage is an absolute gem in the Proctor neighborhood of Tacoma. Walkable to restaurants, shops, classic old bowling alley and a Saturday market. The house is warm and charming with a magnificent deck. Danny and Teres are wonderful hosts and amazing and kind people. We love this house and will return every chance we get.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a couple. Great location. Outstanding hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. He and his wife were very friendly. Appreciated the soft lighting, heat, and bottle of wine when we arrived after a long day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christiane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was warm and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Glad you enjoyed your visit. You are welcome back anytime. Happy New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Daniel’s. The location was perfect for visiting family in Tacoma.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Proctor neighborhood has interesting shops and 2 grocery stores within walking distance of Thistledown Cottage. The waterfront is a short drive or within walking distance. A paved path of several miles along the water is used by walkers, runners, bicyclists and other wheeled non- motorized transportation. Waterfront restaurants and pubs are available.We were greeted immediately upon arrival by the kind hosts for a brief guided tour of the Cottage. It is decorated with care and artistic vision. Much to look at and admire. It was comfortable, warm and spotless. The outdoor deck was private, a pleasant place to spend time. A small container garden provides fresh herbs available for cooking. I would highly recommend this home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home- exceptional hosts- perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, comfortable cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat customers at Thistledown Cottage and can’t express enough how much we enjoy it. The owners, Danny and Teres are fantastic hosts and alway communicate perfectly. We visit from Massachusetts to attend events at the University of Puget Sound and consider this cottage as our home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you Ken. It is always a delight to have you as a guest. We are happy that you continue to enjoy our cottage. Hope to see you on your next visit. Best regards, Danny & Teres
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Thistledown Cottage, and was every bit as wonderful as our previous visits. Danny and Teres remain exemplary hosts, their warmth and kindness is reflected in the property, which feels like home as soon as you enter. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great stay

The owners are very lovely and the accommodations were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic little place. Great location.Walk to Proctor restaurants, Saturday market, grocery stores. AC upstairs worked great in the summer.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

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

Wonderful Place To Stay

My wife and I stayed three nights and loved everything about the property. Great location, very well appointed and beautiful deck for relaxing. Danny and Teres were so nice and welcoming we would recommend this place over the other ten plus locations we’ve stayed at in Tacoma.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for the kind review. You were perfect guests and highly recommended to all. Come again anytime. Best regards, Danny & Teres Thistledown Cottage Tacoma
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Very clean and appointed well.The hosts are lovely people and went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Michael was a stellar guest. and he is welcome back anytime. Thank you for leaving the cottage in such fine shape. Best regards, Danny & Teres
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts & charming cottage! It was well furnished with anything you'd need. The perfect home away from home! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Stay at thistledown cottage

We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danny and Teres were excellent hosts and provided a well-appointed home. So many personal touches and so welcoming. The home is comfortable, clean, and well-stocked with so many small details thought of. Will definitely stay again when visiting our son at UPS.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as advertised

The place was very nice. We appreciated how close it was to UPS & the deck space was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

Great Location

The house was in a great location and easy to get to places. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

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

Great honeymoon

Thanks for perfect little honeymoon spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Millar

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Owners, Danny & Teres, are a Scottish / American couple who are teachers (retired), visual artists and savvy travelers. We have created a space that we, ourselves, would enjoy staying in while away from home.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is next door to our 1904 family residence. We bought the house, built in 1908, to create a guest house for friends, family and visitors to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We have preserved the integrity of this post Victorian cottage, while adding modern comforts.

What makes this property unique

Our North End neighborhood is a very desirable area of Tacoma. Our location is quiet and safe, yet only minutes away from the vibrant Proctor District and also the University of Puget Sound. It is perfect for UPS' Parents Weekends, graduations etc. It is an ideal spot for those traveling on business.
It is centrally located to explore the Seattle / Tacoma area, ski slopes, Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean beaches, waterways and islands. All can be day trips.
Tacoma is in the midst of a cultural revival as found in such places as the Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of International Glass, the Washington State Historical Museum and the LeMay Car Museum.
Cottage is ideally located for golfers wishing to play Chambers Bay, home of the 2015 US Open.

Languages:

English
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