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1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome

Lakefront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
On the shores of a serene lake, this charming apartment invites you to unwind. Originally a 1903 gymnasium, it now offers comfortable living with a fully equipped kitchen and cozy deck overlooking the water. Enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking or canoeing on the lake and spot wildlife like ducks and eagles from the dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome

Charming lakefront home built in 1903 as a boys gymnasium, converted into 12 separate apartment units in the 1950 s. This one bedroom unit, is located on the 2nd floor with spectacular views.

Originally a gymnasium for a boys school, this charming 12-unit apartment complex, sits on a spacious lakefront lot (close to 1 acre property), in a residential neighborhood. This unit is on the 2nd floor, no elevator and can sleep 2. It has a bedroom with a Queen bed and 1 bathroom. Unit has a living room with a small kitchen and dining area.

This unit has fantastic views and all the comfort of a home. No elevator. The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas stove, toaster, coffee maker. There is a deck, on the 2nd floor right outside the unit with amazing views. Paddleboard, kayaks and canoe can be used to relax on the lake and watch the sunset or get some exercise.

There is a lot of wildlife to enjoy on the lake, it is open for fishing during season. You may enjoy seeing ducks and eagles as you enjoy the lake from the dock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quite hours after 10 pm Life jackets worn at all times when taking kayaks, canoe or paddleboards out. No Smoking inside the building or decks

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakefront Kayak

About the neighborhood

Map
Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Clare Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Tacoma Dome - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • T-Mobile Park - 50 min drive - 49.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 4 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic and within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Clare Hospital and Fort Steilacoom Dog Park. Stina's Cellars and Lakewold Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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1-bedroom Lakefront vacation Unit just 13 minutes from Tacoma Dome Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cutest place with great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. Our host was very accommodating and easy to work with. The location was beautiful and quiet, not to mention close to everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alexis f.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

dreamy lake getaway

beautiful location and quiet neighborhood, host responded right away with questions and concerns!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I lived in this area 60 years ago so i was seeking the peacefullness and feel of a different era. This exceeded my expectations and i intend to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Enjoyed it a lot!

Nice property. Property mangers are very kind and helpful. Will be staying again in a few months.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

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

Affordable

Cute little place to stay, quiet neighborhood, but close to shopping/dining
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dean C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away spot!

We love coming to this spot. The lake is gorgeous and the property is well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Great Spot

The Manager was very accommodating and we absolutely love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brennan M.

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

A peaceful spot

Loved my stay here for business in Tacoma. The lake was beautiful and everything was as advertised or better. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed this place. The antiques are a really nice touch and it's a comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view of the lake. Shopping and food are close.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Lake steilacoom

Love being by the water in a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

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

2 Night Stay

This is our return stay at this Inn. This one bedroom was spacious for two people. Nice accomodations and view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It doesn't get any better than this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Great Stay!

We were in town to help a family member move and foind this great apartment right on Steilacoom lake. Everything thing we nneded and more. Only wish we were able to enjot the apartment more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina A.

Beautiful, peaceful setting!

What a beautiful relaxing setting for a weekend getaway! Centrally located between the state capital of Olympia, Mt Rainier and the city of Seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Beautiful Getaway

I enjoyed my stay, my room was clean and the view of the lake from my window was beautiful. The property was quiet and peaceful. Everything I needed was available.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we pulled up we were greeted by the care taker who showed us the property and what it had to offer. Was a great get away for my brothers wedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skye P.

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

Quaint and peaceful

We loved being able to sit by the lake and enjoy all the amenities included. Was close enough to the Tacoma dome we had no problems attending a concert during our stay and enjoyed the quiet later back neighborhood after
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to family that we were visiting. Cold drafty house with water pressure issues. Place looked better in the photos that in person...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annemarie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice, simple apartment very close to shops, the freeway, Safeway, etc. The lake and backyard are lovely. Tiffanie (the hostess) responds immediately to questions and needs. The host and the owner left sweet presents for me and my daughter, which was very thoughtful. People with walking or carrying issues should be aware that the rental apartments are on the second and third floors and are only accessible from outside stairs. People should also be aware that this is not exclusively a vacation rental, but that there are regular apartment units in this building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G., Chico

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

Lovely scenic location

Nestled in an upscale neighborhood in the giant evergreens and on a beautiful lake. Enjoyed the kayak rides several times. Very close to multiple shopping opportunities at Town Center. Kitchen fully stocked
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

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

Very comfortable inside. Absolutely beautiful outside.

Immediately felt very much at home. Ron, the onsite host, was very quick to take care of any needs...and he works tirelessly at maintaining the outdoor landscape and amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

trisha d.

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

Lakefront & kayak

Grounds are lovely, our unit was clean & well appointed - rustic in look but with upgrades for comfort, esp. Kitchen & bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette J.

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

Visit to see our daughter

The property is lovely. Being right on the lake is wonderful, we had bonfires and used the canoe, the lake is clean. It's in a quiet neighborhood with close by amenities. The unit, house is old, but we love that old charm and it was clean. Our onsite host Roshon was very nice and answered any questions we had. We will definitely be coming back to visit our daughter and would stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024