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Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access!

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Tacoma Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | Steps Required | 1,500 Sq Ft
Shared Backyard | Wood-Burning Fire Pit | Hammock
Dining Table | Dishware & Flatware
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heat | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Tacoma Dome
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access!

Answer the call of the great outdoors at this Tacoma vacation rental! With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all just 128 feet from American Lake, this PNW gem provides the ideal base camp for outdoor enthusiasts. Launch one of the provided paddleboards from the lake access, a short walk from the home, or venture a half-mile to American Lake Park for picnics, swimming, and boating. Afterward, return for a dinner al fresco and s'mores toasted over a wood-burning fire.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Paddleboards Provided | Shared Yard

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, fireplace, dining table, ceiling fans, board games & books
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, dining set, wood-burning fire pit, hammock
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, drip/Keurig coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, blender, fridge, stove & oven, microwave, breakfast bar, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels, cooking basics, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, window A/C unit, central heat, washer & dryer, detergent, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, iron & board, hair dryer
FAQ: 4 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, steps required to enter, grab rails in shower
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional property is available on-site w/ a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Lakewold Gardens (0.9 miles), Fort Steilacoom Park (3 miles), Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head (8 miles), Wapato Park (8 miles), Spanaway Park (9 miles), Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (13 miles)
FAMILY FUN: Tacoma Nature Center (13 miles), Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (17 miles), Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (21 miles), Hands On Children's Museum (21 miles)
SEATTLE (~43 miles): Pier 55, Post Alley, Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Pacific Science Center
MILITARY: Washington Army National Guard (Camp Murray) (5 miles), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (8 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (35 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- NOTE: This single-story home requires steps to enter
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site with a shared yard. Other guests may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is on the front door facing the front outdoor entry, 1 camera is on the back door facing the back outdoor entry, and 2 cameras are on the side of the home facing the driveway. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and sound when activated by motion

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lakewood

Lakewood is home to this holiday home. Fort Lewis Museum and Tacoma Musical Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Puyallup Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Lakewold Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Tacoma Mall - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 16 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 9 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tacoma Retreat w/ Fire Pit - Walk to Lake Access! located?

Situated in Lakewood, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lakewold Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Fort Steilacoom Dog Park. Joint Base Lewis-McChord and St. Clare Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a pretty nice area and has nearby access to American lake. The property has a nice mostly fenced in yard and backyard which was great for the kids. The house was well decorated and clean with newer appliances. The beds and rooms were spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room for a family. All dishes/cookware/amenities were supplied and the property owner was easy to contact with any questions. Property had someone staying in unit B is basement but never had any issues or interactions. Area is quiet and had decent access to a few select restaurants. Everyone really enjoyed their stay. Would recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adam N.

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

Great Stay!

Overall, it was a great experience and would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ndirangu N.

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

Comfortable and affordable

I enjoyed the walk to the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WENDY S.

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

Cute and clean!!

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and cute house. The manager was easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Karen

Nice Try But No Cigar

We were there during 80+ degree temperatures and the house was hot, even opening all windows and doors possible, early mornings and in evenings. The fans in bedrooms helped. The units to "cool" the main areas really just blew hot air around in the warmest part of the day. The decor of the home was unnecessarily ornate and the appliances and features like the kitchen faucets were more irritating than helpful. Pillows on the beds were uncomforable and while decorative to the nth degree made sleeping on them difficult.The washer needs to be kept open when not in use (put a sign on it) as it begins to smell badly and cannot be used or kept open then ( because of the smell in the kitchen) without cleaning it several times with washer cleaner ( which was provided Thank You for that!) I am not a picky person but getting a real, adequate cooling unit for the main living/dining area ( portable heat pump?) might be needed for summer rentals. as area temperatures rise, and may also help heat in winter, if that is needed. The stay was difficult because of the difficult and not well functioning appliances. like the toaster oven that got super-hot when used. It was tiny and quite old. Just get a simple toaster, already. The stove and refrigerator were fine. The master bath was a pleasure to use for showers. This was not a terrible place to stay but I found it irritating and there is a need for something to help define the step up and step down between levels. We put blue painter tape on the steps edges, to help people see the step edges for safety. Nice bathroom in the master suite but I don't think anyone has used the sit down tub-shower - too cramped and confusing with several faucets and spray options. I sure was not going to try to figure that out. The dining table was beautiful but difficult to eat at because chairs were so heavy and high. I hope the owners who appeared to have tried very hard to create a beautiful, pleasant environment will not be insulted by my feedback. Hey! we weren't suffering a terrible experience there and had a place to stay for five people with a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. I am grateful for their efforts. A look through the house to perhaps simplify, check functioning (or eliminate) some "upgrades" and mark visibility of steps between levels to avoid the feeling I had of things not being easy to use, safe or comfortable, in too many parts of this house, in too many ways.

10/10 Excellent

Joann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

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Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish