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Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, internet
TV, fireplace, books, offices
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, internet
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay

Commencement Bay Getaway

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Light, style, and a wealth of character fill this beautiful home in Old Town Tacoma. It is wonderfully situated within walking distance of Commencement Bay and its many restaurants, cafes, and bars.
This two-story home sits just a few blocks from the water in Old Town, giving you lovely scenery and easy access to the best of Tacoma. You'll be within a mile of the University of Puget Sound and less than four miles from the Tacoma Dome, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and the ferry to Vashon Island.

Built in 1910, this home blends its century-old history with contemporary pops of color and pattern. After a day of exploring the city, come home to unwind in a front parlor with large windows, modern yet comfortable seating, and a TV to screen your favorite movies.

The kitchen is well-equipped, offering bold backsplash tile, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook for cozy morning meals. Just off the kitchen are a formal dining room with a fireplace and wainscoting that add warmth and atmosphere, a rear office with a desk workspace, and a full laundry room.

Of the bedrooms, the primary suite is downstairs on the main floor, offering its own TV, bathroom, and access to the backyard. There are three bedrooms - all with walk-in closets - upstairs, including a charming kids' room with a darling play nook.

THINGS TO KNOW

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 2 vehicles.



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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Unit size: 2,202 square feet

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

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
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

Property is also known as

94691

About the neighborhood

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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Museum of Glass - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 8 min drive
  • Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Memos Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frisko Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MSM Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Seafood Tacoma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay located?

Located in North End, this family-friendly Tacoma vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Job Carr Cabin Museum and Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park. Wright Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house
The house is clean and offers charm! I was happy with the host and what the home had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Dana V.

Great house.
Perfect vacation home for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
This property is in a cool neighborhood, it is adorable and really clean, comfortable and had so many thoughtful touches. We highly recommend:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family visit to Tacoma
House was spacious, clean and comfy!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Donna P.

Nice neighborhood and view!
This house was nice and quiet. The beds were comfortable. There were toys for the kids to play with. Plenty of towels! The stairs were a bit difficult for little kids and seniors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Great place!
The house was clean and very comfortable. Silverware, bedding, refer, oven, coffee maker, shower and linens were excellent! We would choose it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heart of Tacoma
Older home, nicely renovated in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, very well managed
This spacious, well located house was perfect for our stay. Excellent Managment made the stay effortless. Very well appointed. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house; great location
Spacious and bright, with a lovely view of Commencement Bay - this house was a pleasure. Beds were all comfy, and four adults had plenty of space to stretch out and relax. I plan to stay here again the next time I am in Tacoma for a conference.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tacoma home
Overall the house was great for location & space. The outside could have used some trimming & cut back bushes so we could use the sidewalk. The back gate was hard to latch & our small dog found a hole in the back fence
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Spacious, clean, great location
We stayed in this beautiful home for my daughter’s college graduation. Had ample rooms and beds. Home and linens were very clean. We all enjoyed walks around the neighborhood and walking to The Spar for cocktails and live music on Saturday night. Would definitely stay again if we needed a large home in a great area of Tacoma.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Barbra M.

Charming home, great location
We enjoyed our stay in this charming, older home. It's tastefully decorated and very comfortable. It has a great location and view of the water. We loved the charm and uniqueness of the older home. It was a perfect place for two families to gather with easy access to UPS, Point Rustin, and plenty of restaurants. The only thing lacking for us was some extra, but not essential, amenities. We would have enjoyed some games and a speaker system so we could play music while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tacoma stay
Great place, my family really enjoyed the atmosphere and it felt like a temporary home. Couldn't let the dog stay outside though, the yard was not fenced as advertised. Creaking doors upstairs woke the 2 year old at night. Could use some more glass tumblers for drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

This house is outstanding!
From the first step in the house me and my grown up kid and their daughter were in love with the house. Our son and his fa Silly live here and we came to meet a new granddaughter so we put up a tree for the stay and had our holiday time. The craftsmanship was beautiful and although we had fog most of the time we loved the view. We will rent it again for sure if the need arrives.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jarika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice home!
We loved the house and space. Unfortunately, we had 2 unanswered messages to the hosts. The lack of communication was really disappointing. The house itself and view of the water was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Fun location!
The house is in a great location! The listing shows all the rooms perfectly. The house was clean and well equipped. Communication was very limited. The house had a unique smell and we couldn’t open windows due to no screens anywhere in the house except for one upstairs bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Cheryl T.

Good property, poor management
Communication was good, however zero flexibility
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Retirement
I rented this home because although I live in Tacoma my home is too small for me and my family so it was my retirement of being a nurse for 50 years and although I was disappointed in finding out after I rented it I couldn't have my family and friends for a small celebration and had to spend more money having my dinner party in a restaurant which defeated my purpose for renting the place it was a very lovely home and Harper loved the kids play room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Graduation Celebration
Our 7 member family gathered for a week in this lovely spacious home in quiet neighborhood which was within easy walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants on Tacoma waterfront. The home was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The description states two parking spots in back of house, but recommend only one car park there as it is very tight quarters for entering & exiting or risk scraping your cars on retaining walls. Would have liked a bit better communication from owner prior to visit regarding a few questions that i had regarding backyard seating (none) and parking. Overall, would still recommend the home for stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! * Family of 6 *
I decided on this house based on the interior style & price point. We arrived and the house was just as pictured! It was clean and we felt immediately comfortable. The character, charm and decor was sweet and reminded me of my grandmothers house. We felt perfectly at home there. At first we were concerned with the lack of curtains but that quickly passed - it’s a safe area and the house is high above street level. Its a lovely neighbourhood, super close to the water and walking trails. The only thing I would suggest, is adding screens to the windows or doors. It would be super nice to air it out and let the fresh air in! Even if only in the upper rooms, I think it would add to the experience. Overall great place, would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Homey and convenient
We loved how clean and roomy and homey the house was. I love walking around in socks or bare feet and I had NO dirt residue on my feet, which for it being a more humid climate and hardwood floors, pretty impressive. The house was super clean, all the amenities we needed, the beds were super comfy and the house was very quiet for being an older built home. If I have any negative criticism, it would be the backyard. They had such a nice outdoor couch along with a grill but everything was wet, dirty and the yard looked like it had been forgotten about. We were hoping to have sat outside a bit and let our grandchild run around but it was too messy and all kinds of moldy crab apples on the ground to allow that. But the inside of the house was great! We would definitely stay here again but would love for the backyard to be as cared for as the inside of the house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

kathleen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dissatified
1. I found Vacasa very unprofessional in communicating with me, in a timely matter, before our stay. 2. when ask to move the dates 1 day out I was quoted an unreasonably rate. 3. It was bear bones.. examples: no salt & pepper, no coffee, other little things other hosts have included ( I could have stayed at hotel) 4. 2 different emails with 2 different entry codes, so we started our stay with a game of guessing. 5. there was a beautiful patio with outdoor chairs, the weather was beautiful, outdoor pads on furniture would have been nice. Overall, I will figure something else out for future visits to Tacoma. We are expecting our first grandchild in June, so I'll have to take my business elsewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

sharon c.

Spacious home
Older home with upgrades. Very roomy. No a/c. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Great spot in beautiful Tacoma!
This is a very comfortable home in a lovely neighborhood. Thank you for making it available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024