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Two Bedroom Cottage In the Heart of Proctor Neighborhood

Cottage in Tacoma with kitchen and patio

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Front of cottage
front porch and side walkway
livingroom
living room with sliding doors to bedroom 2 or sitting room.
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 376.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, University of Puget Sound
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪34 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tacoma

North End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to this cottage. Job Carr Cabin Museum and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 6th Ave and Freighthouse Square. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobster Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Seafood Tacoma - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corbeau - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Woven Seafood & Chophouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Lights - ‬4 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.

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. 179 out of 189 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Beth Y.

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

Cozy cottage close to campus

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was cozy, well appointed, and we enjoyed sitting on the back deck. The location was perfect for seeing our daughter on campus and exploring the proctor area. Our hosts were delightful and helpful. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

tammy k.

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

Sweet cozy cottage in the heart of Proctor

I couldn't rave more about the location of this cottage--walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. But equally private and quiet in the cottage/neighborhood. I loved it and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect stay

This place was perfect for me, my husband and our 26 yr. old son. I grew up in the area and we were back for a memorial service. Great place, great neighborhood. Able to walk to many shops, restaurants, etc. Deck was really nice. The hosts were great to work with, very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Very pleasant

We had a very enjoyable stay. The house was very cute and unique. Wonderful welcome from the hosts with a nice bottle of wine and delicious chocolates. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

What a gem!

My husband, son, and I rented this cottage for a week while visiting family in the area. It was perfect for us. The location was great for our day trips to Seattle, Tacoma, and Gig Harbor. It’s well-kept, very clean, and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. There are restaurants, shops, and food stores all in walking distance. Outdoor deck area and gated driveway parking is a big plus. Owners are very nice and very accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Terese T., Albuquerque, NM, US

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

Family Time

Great location. Water pressure is minimal while showering. Lots of recycling to be done while staying there. Afew little "vistors" in the kitchen in the morning.(aunts)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline M.

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

Comfortable cottage in lovely neighborhood!

We had such a nice time staying at the Thistledown Cottage. It was such a perfect home base for our family weekend. We told our 3 year old that the TV was just for decoration...hehe. That way we could have more time to explore the neighborhood and read books! Danny and Teres were such thoughtful and gracious hosts. Thank you for a fantastic weekend, and we hope to be back for a longer stay soon!

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Comfortable, Cozy & Quiet

Enjoyed our 3-day stay. Here’s our list Pros & Cons (we’ll start with the Cons because we want to end on a positive note): Con 1: master suite located upstairs; bathroom located downstairs. Con 2: stairs are narrow; use caution when navigating them in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. Pro 1: Location. Pro 2: Property owner lives next door. Pro 3: The backyard deck (hands down) compensated for the two Cons! Pro 4: The bed upstairs in the master was comfortable. Pro 5: The location was safe & quiet Pro 6: And, the personalized message left by the owners was welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stacey C.

Once you take off your shoes at the front hall you'll be charmed out of your socks.

It's cute as can be, and romantic too, but not cutesy. A touch of whimsy and a whiff of the old seafaring days. Because this is the real deal, an old Tacoma cottage, built in 1907 with timbers from the Croatian shipyards on Puget Sound, if I remember correctly a conversation with the owner. So it's got historic cred along with charm. And boy, does it ever have charm. But let's start with the neighborhood, with the heart of Proctor and Metro Market a few blocks away. Even closer in the other direction is the Puget Creek Natural Area, which leads in turn to Ruston Way and the waterfront. A longish walk takes you along Puget Sound to Old Town and then up the grade on stately old 30th Street. If it's cold, you stop by Northern Fish on the waterfront for a bowl of chowder. Yum. The cottage is snug to be sure, but the second-story bedroom has its own sitting area which doubles as a third bed - plenty of room up there. And it's either the bed or the rainy fall climate but you'll fall asleep in moments, it's so comfortable. The owners have thought of everything in stocking and furnishing the house. You need something, it'll be there. And it's been decorated throughout with an understated elegance - an artist's touch, really - that further elevates the stay. One thing to reckon with is the heating. Baseboard heaters and they take awhile to get going. The house was cold when we arrived, and it took a long time to warm it up. Then once it got toasty, it stayed that way. It just takes some patience and a little fiddling with the heater controls. The owners live next door in a lovely house that's even older than the cottage. We love our privacy and didn't know what to think about this situation at first. But meeting Danny immediately dispelled any awkwardness. Charming as his cottage and considerate and unintrusive too, his stories about the house and the neighborhood rounded out the pleasure of our stay. Rent this cottage and you will have sweet dreams, and some will maybe be of the Gilded Age or of the seafarers from an old novel.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2016

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Love Thistledown Cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at this cute cottage. It was very clean, well appointed and the hosts are personable and responsive. It is walkable to the Proctor District, which has many restaurants, shops and breweries, as well as very close to a small park and walking trail. We made great use of the lovely deck in the back, which has a table large enough for 6. We would stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Wonderful cottage!

We really enjoyed this lovely cottage and our hosts were so considerate and welcoming when we arrived. Everything we could have needed was there and the furnishings were very comfortable. We were visiting family in the proctor area so this location was very convenient. A very short walk to the market and shops. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Skylar & Naila S.

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

Pretty Proctor Cottage

We had such a wonderful warm welcome as we stepped out of the car upon arrival! The cottage was lovely and comfortable. And so convenient to restaurants, coffee shops and grocery stores. We walked every day and questioned whether we really needed a rental car during our stay! It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and we will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

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

Easy to deal with

felt like home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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.

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