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

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Kopachuck State Park
    10 min walk
  • St. Anthony Hospital
    19 min drive
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    30 min drive
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    19 min drive

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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

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Kopachuck State Park. Enjoy features like a gym. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kopachuck State Park and 13 minutes from Fox Island Sand Spit
This cottage offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gig Harbor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jaime Payne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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