Charming Northwest home w/ a full kitchen, private back yard - near Lake Tapps - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sumner, WA

Lake Tapps
3 min drive
Forest Canyon Coffee
19 min walk
Sumner Station
9 min drive
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
34 min drive

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Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

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

Charming Northwest home w/ a full kitchen, private back yard - near Lake Tapps

Papa Shaw's Retreat

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If you're looking for a charming rental on a quiet street, surrounded by evergreens, consider a stay at Papa Shaw's Retreat located just a mile from the shores of beautiful Lake Tapps. This cozy home features a full kitchen, furnished deck, and a private back yard with plenty of space for the whole family. During the summer months, you can pick blackberries in your own neighborhood and watch for visiting wildlife, while in winter, you can switch on the gas fireplace and catch up on your favorite shows or movies on the large flatscreen TV.

What's nearby:
Discover plenty of fun and recreation on Lake Tapps where you can enjoy a picnic at one of several lakeside parks, rent a canoe or kayak, or play a round of golf. Venture out to one of several small cities like Sumner, where you'll find antique shops, restaurants, and supermarkets, all just a little over four miles away, as well as Puyallup, home of the Washington State Fair, only eight miles southwest. And when the snow is falling, you’re just 75 miles from Mt. Rainier National Park for incredible backcountry skiing and snowboarding.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen with a dishwasher

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: ring camera located on the front of the home, facing driveway and walkway

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Tapps. Enjoy features like a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Tapps and 13 minutes from Muckleshoot Casino

This vacation home offers its guests a water park. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV
DVD player
Games
Video library
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo

Things to do

Water park
Tennis on site
Waterskiing nearby
Cycling nearby
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking 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)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 20 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.

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, a first aid kit, 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

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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Charming Northwest home w/ a full kitchen, private back yard - near Lake Tapps Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Kyle W.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Papa Shaw

It was quiet and clean. The A/C worked well. Is was 60 degrees when we arrived. They had all amenities we needed. All the drains were very slow in the main bathroom.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

13 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The property manager was very communicative and the experience was great overall. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mariah P.

18 Feb 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mediocre weekend getaway

The house and property itself was nice. I liked the open floor plan and lots of space outside with neighbors spread out. However, there were a few things that made this trip less than perfect. Firstly- and this bothered me the most, the kitchen had a horrible ant problem. Multiple times every single day there would be ants swarming all counter tops, even with no food out and clean countertops. To make this matter worse, we were only left with 1.5 paper towel rolls, which we used very quickly having to constantly kill ants and clean the countertops all weekend. Also, after our stay, I just went and read reviews on the property and a number of people complained about the ants over a year ago and multiple vascasa members replied saying the house has been exterminated, and that is just not true. There was no actual household cleaning supplies, only a very very small amount of dish soap. The handle on some of the frying pans in the kitchen were broken, there wasn’t a spatula, or anything really to cook with (there was only garlic powder and a very small amount of pepper). We were left with only one extra trash bag (we were there for 3 nights), and all 3 of the trash containers outside were full to the brim upon our arrival, leaving us with no room to dispose our trash. One of the bed frames in one of the smaller rooms was completely broken, and in the master bathroom, the pan (floor) of the shower was cracked in two places which didn’t feel safe when showering.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALLYSHA B.

28 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, inside of house feels new and spacious!

Lots of parking, lots of giant wild bunnies just chilling in the grass, fairly private spot, house quality inside is excellent, much bigger inside than it looks from outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

7 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property, needs some minor details fixed.

Overall our stay was very nice. The house was clean and roomy. We were unable to find any paper towels or trash bags. There was no trash bag in the can when we arrived and none to be found to put in the can. The toilets are very short and shallow and like another reviewer, my husband had some issues with that. Love the bunnies!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

M N.

24 May 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

A Bundle of Problems

Check-in was 4pm but the housecleaner was still cleaning at 6pm. This presented a real problem for us. At 6pm as we were still waiting to get into the house, the housekeeper said she had to go get new batteries for the smoke detectors. She left the batteries on the front porch and we ended up installing new batteries and putting the smoke detectors on their respective spots on the walls. The thermostat had a flashing light that indicated the air filter needed to be changed. There is as instruction sign by the front door telling you to leave the porch light on, but the light shines right into the front/king bedroom. It was hard to sleep that way. There are no screens on the bedroom windows which is a bummer if you like to sleep with the window open. There is wifi, but it is not connected to the internet. When I complained about that, I was told to contact Century Link directly to get the problem fixed. That's not the client's job. The towels are thin and old and cheap. One of the bedroom windows is broken. There was no real attempt to help us with any of these issues, just promises to "notate" (their words) for the local staff. I would not rent this place again, and I will do my best to stay away from any property managed by Vacasa.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Jody C.

28 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property - has issues

This property was rented through VRBO, but Vacasa did all of the contact and management of the rental. The house was very pretty, was in a very quiet setting and could be a very nice rental. However, upon arriving it had a number of big issues. The furnace was not functioning at all the first several days and it was below freezing at night. The second day they brought me some space heaters to help with the cold, but they overloaded the fuse box and it was hidden in such a way as to be near impossible to find and had half the house with no power for a day and a half. The fire stove is completely non functional so that was unable to be used to help the situation. There was a decent sized ant problem even though it was winter, and some mice in the walls making chewing noises near the bath tub which was very off putting. If the owner of the property took time to get the home ready for winter and address issues, this could be a perfect little rental. Vacasa offered me a refund of some fees for having no heat for the first several days, however after a month and a half of asking multiple members, no one seems willing to or able to process this refund. Sadly, I have to give it a poor rating overall due to the issues and I did everything in my power to be understanding that things happen, but the follow through on the refund for my efforts was the final bad experience.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Judy T.

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Turkey day get away

Great comfortable place for family thanksgiving. Large couch. Needed some repairs normal stool ran all time slow draining. No lamps or lights in front room. But loved secluded location, good parking, close to our kids.i would use again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana M.

22 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great staycation from home!

Property was just as described and everything went smoothly

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret P.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Visit

Interior was fine except for minor issues (dish washer leaked onto counter and floor, shared bathroom was missing a towel bar and Keurig water reservoir was cracked). Exterior was poorly maintained. I'd guess the grass was 2 feet tall when mowed right before we arrived. Final facetious comment - too many wild bunnies (at least 6) running around the property! : )

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

David W., Brookings, Oregon

7 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

The 4th of July

Property worked for our needs. Needs some repairs. Stairs not to safe.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

29 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little getaway

Everything was perfect

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

28 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Bunny haven!

Beautiful and quiet lots of sweet bunny rabbits well stocked kitchen utensils, towels, clean home,nice welcome basket,not to far to get supplies or to eat out.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D., Redmond

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet spot

Great place to get away from the city for a while, but still close to amenities in Sumner, Puyallup, Fife, Tacoma, etc. Northwest Trek wildlife park is about 50 minutes to the south, and Point Defiance Zoo is about 40 minutes to the northwest. Great family of large beige bunnies to watch in the yard. Home itself was clean and everything was in good working order (appliances, plumbing, TVs, etc.). Only odd thing was that all the interior doors were closed when we arrived, so it was a bit spooky having to open each one to see what was behind it. Other than that minor issue, we're happy customers!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

16 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Would book again

I rarely do reviews as I never know what to say. I guess the best indicator of my satisfaction is to say I would stay here again. The only caveat for others, which may a a positive or a negative depending on what you are looking for, is it is a bit remote.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

24 Jan 2021

Plenty of room

The location had plenty of room. Quiet location. Easily accessible for our needs. Looked like it hadn't been vacuumed. Dishes had been put away wet. Was pretty well supplied with linens and kitchen cookware. No pantry supplies. Yard wasn't fenced for our dog.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

I only have one suggestion for anyone renting this property!

Get to this property at least an hour and a half after check in time! We arrived about an hour after check in and the cleaning staff was still there! Other then that it was everything we expected and more!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

John R.

20 Aug 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lodging for work

This place worked well for our needs, our group of 3 used this place as lodging while out of town working in Tacoma. The drive to and from work was fairly smooth (approximately 30 minutes), the location of this place provided a quiet place to rest. (2) of us worked nights so we were sleeping during the daytime hours, many times its difficult finding lodging to accommodate daytime sleeping. Having a waher & dryer available to wash laundry was a huge plus.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2020