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Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Miscellaneous
TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay

Previous wood shop turned into a beautifully remodeled coastal cottage in 2013. Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain view’s out your kitchen windows. Sit on the front porch and BBQ. Sharpen your pickleball and basketball skills on the sport court. Walk/run the Forest Beach or Morelands loops. Horsehead Bay boat launch is 3/4 mi around the bay. Take your SUP or Kayak for a day trip to Dead man’s Island (Cutt’s Island) 3mi boat from the bay.
Too rainy for outside exercise, Peloton is available for you (bring your own shoes and peloton app subscription). Playground available for the kiddos.

Kopachuck State Park is a 4.5 mi drive away with beach access to the public. Historic Downtown Gig Harbor is a 15 minute drive. Lovely and walkable downtown with many shops and restaurants/tap rooms. Visit Tides Tavern, Seven Seas brewery, Heritage Distillery, Morso, Millville or Suzanne’s bakery downtown.

Property description:

Bedroom 1-
1 queen bed, 1 twin/twin bunk bed with a trundle. Trundle would be perfect for a small child. Ample closet space available.

Bedroom 2-
Water/Mountain view, double bed, workspace made of reclaimed wood, beautiful wood built-ins with ample storage space. Pack-n-Play, and child’s eating seat available (attaches to table).

Living space- hardwoods throughout, large cozy sofa, TV with Roku entertainment system, bookshelf packed with books, puzzles, baby toys on the bottom.

Kitchen:
Beautiful views as you make your coffee/tea in the am. Microwave, Large toaster oven, Double hotplate, stocked with all needed kitchen items including a crockpot.

Dining space-
Handmade reclaimed wood table.

Outside-
Private deck leads to separate entrance. Grill and chairs are available for you.
Sport court and playground are shared with our family. There is a storage bin with outdoor sports equipment available to use. Please close the lid when you are done so rain does not get in. The cottage has a private entrance. It is located on top of our garage. Free parking is available for 1 car on the grass right before the basketball court to the left side of the driveway.

Perfect for traveling nurses, families visiting the area, vacation in the Pacific Northwest.

20 min to St. Anthony’s Hospital, 30 min to Tacoma General/Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and 26 min to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

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To make a reservation

Property manager

Jaime Payne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Kopachuck State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Anthony Hospital - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 26 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 30 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Point Defiance Park - 37 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 29 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Bbq2U - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hops n Drops - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay located?

This family-friendly Gig Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kopachuck State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fox Island Sand Spit and Cutts Island State Park. Harbor History Museum and Grandview Forest Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
I had a wonderful time
Stayed 73 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed here for a full week. Clean and beautifully decorated. Had almost everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood and deer every morning to greet us. It was only 12 minutes from my Grandmas house on Wollochett Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cece G., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Charmer
Our grandparents live on the same penninsula so finding a place on the same street within walking distance didn’t seem possible until we found Jaime’s home. It allowed all of our family to be so close and helped to accommodate our infants. Jaime was even kind enough to give us some kids fever reducer for our one year old who was sick during our trip. Loved the pickle ball court and played with her son a few times. Absolutely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a nice cottage.
Overall we had a nice stay. Things that could be improved include; hot plate should be replaced (old, rusty and didn't work very well), beds should be accessible from both sides, overall cleanliness needed help (cat hair, floors and dust under furniture all could be cleaner) and parking under fir trees left lost of debris on the car.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

David Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very expensive, not attended to
Unfortunately the place was not clean. The floors had not been swept and the rugs weren't vacuumed. The front door was unlocked when I got there and some relative had left a laptop and papers on the sofa. The bed was made, but rumpled in the middle like someone had been lying there. The kitchen had no condiments except a cruet of oil. There was an opened bottle of soured milk in the refrigerator. The metal and plastic scrub pads were sitting in filth and rust. They reeked of mildew. There was a very old, rusty hot plate, an old toaster oven and a microwave. The unit is located over the owner's garage with a roll-up door that sounds like a medieval draw bridge, which is okay except between 5-6 am - when people kept leaving. The hosts need to understand that the shared rental process doesn't just take care of itself. There needs to be quality control and some attention to detail. It is in a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Gig Harbor
What a hidden gem. Comfy, well equipped, private, sweet view of the Puget Sound. Host was communicative and responsive. We will most definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We truly enjoyed our time at the Cottage. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful, the property is beautiful, and we loved exploring the neighborhood. We are grateful did our time and experiences there!
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was snowing and beautiful
Every question answered quickly and just wonderful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021