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Point Ruston Cozy Cottage

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, video games, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Point Ruston Cozy Cottage

Welcome Home.. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a fun filled adventure with the kids, this is the perfect place to be. Our cozy little cottage is minutes away from Point Ruston which is filled with everything you need. Shopping, Fine Dining, Point Defiance Zoo, Entertainment and much more. Celebrating?? We can help you set up the perfect get away and are happy to accommodate any special requests the best we can. We are fully furnished to be your perfect home away from home.

Property manager

Nora Bess

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Point Defiance Park - 7 min walk
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • University of Puget Sound - 8 min drive
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 12 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 11 min drive
  • Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stack 571 Burger And Whiskey Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ice Cream Social - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Point Ruston Cozy Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Point Ruston Cozy Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Point Ruston Cozy Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Point Ruston Cozy Cottage located?

Located in West End, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Owen Beach is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Point Ruston Cozy Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Morgaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet house near Point Defiance
New and bright, very clean and spiffy. Backyard is very good for dogs. Only one concern: The front porch is concrete and very small with high steps. There is no handrail and I felt it would be a problem for people with walking difficulty or unsteady gait and the porch is not surrounded, a possibility of falling about 5 feet to the ground.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a stay with pets
Nora has a great home for a stay with pets. Her house is well appointed, for adults, kids and pets. She had a dog bed, dog bowls, and also a fully fenced yard. The bed was comfy, and the kitchen had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this home for a great stay with pets!highlyeveryev
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

j r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful accommodations
The property is exactly as described and very clean. It was nice to be able to walk around the area and enjoy the scenery. The host is very responsive and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone looking in the area. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
This cozy little home felt Just that...home. As others have stated, clean, clean clean! Plus their were all the conveniences you would have at home. And, she left us coffee to try, teas, and snacks, plus a water filtered pitcher in the frig. A thoughtful experience. We appreciated that the property was so convenient to services, restaurants and shopping within walking distance, as well as a completely fenced yard for our dogs to be free to play (just like home!). We will definitely stay here again on our next visit, should it be available. Thank you Nora for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tacoma stay
My husband and I stayed at this lovely home during a road trip. The house was very clean, the location was great (walking distance to shops, restaurants, walking path along the harbor), and the host (Nora) was so lovely! There were so many great touches that made the stay feel like a home away from home! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything we needed!
We were in town for a conference and some down time. This small house was well stocked with everything we needed and location was great for access to park, old town, ferry and Rustin Point. Neighborhood seemed safe. It was quite hot for a few days and the air conditioners though quite noisy were a great benefit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pt Ruston Cottage
Great location. Super clean. This was a perfect place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, just perfect.
So clean. One of the most comfortable beds I’ve experienced in a rental. Nice snack touches and filtered water in the fridge. And the A/C was a godsend on a hot, hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chery B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect area!
What a perfect place to visit the zoo the yacht club the waterfront markets and weekend farmers markets! Very clean and walkable to sandwich shops and coffee shops We will definitely be staying again! Thank you Nora!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V., Palm Harbor Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruston Cottage
Wonderful! Beautiful accomodations. Very centrally located. Within walking distance to Point Defiance Park, a must see while in Tacoma. Host was wonderful. I would highly recommend her cottage to all, and I hope to return here in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever
Nora is absolutely amazing! This was my first Verbo and it absolutely did not disappoint! We came to Seattle for my daughter’s appointment and needed a nice place to stay and close to everything! This place is so clean and beautiful!! Nora really thought of everything!! Definitely will be staying here again!! The kids enjoyed the back yard and the games she provided for when it rained!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Super convenient to everything. Loved the corner coffee shop and Defiance Park. Cottage was just as described and had all the conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayner R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet house!
It's a very nice house.It's so close to the park and the zoo.The host was wonderful and I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage - 2nd visit
We found this Ruston cottage to be clean, inviting and stocked with everything a person (or their dog) could need, again! This was our 2nd time renting this cute little house and last time was our very 1st vacation rental by owner, of any sort. We've rented several in the past year and I can now say, with some authority, this one is top notch!! Easy and accommodating communication with Nora. She takes her business seriously, you can tell and it shows. The house both times has been clean, clean, sparkling clean. The backyard has been wonderf for our pooch and our friends slept again on the sofa bed. Worked out great for all of us attending the Daffodil Festival!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita V., Ocean Shores, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
My daughter lives in Tacoma with her husband, two littles and a dog, so there isn't much room left at their house. I found this on VRBO and it was absolute perfection. It is located in a safe, quiet neighborhood and has a large back yard. Nora is so thoughtful; this place has everything that you could need; small jars of q-tips, cotton balls, tea, hot chocolate, etc., etc. It is immaculately clean and beautifully set up. I have found a home away from home and will not look for anywhere else to stay when I am in Tacoma.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for traveling with your dog!
Host thought of everything. Great fence and backyard for the dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Tacoma cottage!
The cottage was lovely and thoughtfully appointed. Nora was responsive in communication and a pleasure to work with. Thank you! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding VRBO
My stay was fantastic. The house was in a perfect location and was exactly as described. It was a cozy and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy cottage
Such an adorable nest to come back to after visiting with family. Very well appointed and the location is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay in Ruston
We had a great weekend in Ruston! The house was clean, easy to check into and was exactly what we needed to stay for a nearby wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alyssa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us + our dogs!
This property was exactly what we were looking for! It was the perfect size for us and our 2 medium size dogs, with a great backyard area and neighborhood to walk in. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot— extra love for our dog.
It was perfect. My parents live in Ruston, and we needed a spot to stay with our dog. Excellent accommodations, great fenced in backyard, and amazing attention given for every need for people and dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet spot perfect for a single or couple
Nice clean and comfy spot near point defiance park in Tacoma or not far from University of Puget Sound Nice living room kitchen bedroom and bath set up. Was perfect for me traveling alone or would be great for two people sharing the bedroom. The kitchen was modern, the laundry room was nice to have although I didn’t use it. Very nice spot in Tacoma I’ll definitely book it again next time work takes me to Tacoma.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly cottage close to Point Defiance Park.
Very clean and great for my doggy. There's a fenced backyard, very close to a lovely seaside park with trails and open fields. Near a great co-op, close to DT Tacoma.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023