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Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage

Nestled near the heart of North Tacoma, this charming 1-bedroom cottage offers a cozy and inviting retreat for your next getaway. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances to whip up delicious meals. Unwind in the comfortable living room, where you can enjoy the smart TV and a selection of video games, books, and toys for both adults and children.

Venture out and explore the nearby Point Ruston & Point Defiance Park, just a short walk away, or take a 10 minute drive to the Tacoma Dome and the Emerald Queen Casino. After a day of adventure, return to the cottage and take advantage of the in-unit laundry facilities, ensuring you have fresh clothes throughout your stay.

With free WiFi, air conditioning, and essential amenities like towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer, this cottage provides all the comforts of home. Enjoy the outdoor furniture and soak in the peaceful atmosphere, or get some work done in the designated workspace. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or a base to explore the local attractions, this charming cottage is the perfect choice for your Tacoma adventure.

Property manager

Nora Bess

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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 - 0.6 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

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
  • ‪Zaya Cafe - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Owen Beach and Marine Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Stay near Point Defiance Park in our charming 1-bedroom cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage getaway!
Loved staying at Nora’s Tacoma cottage for the thanksgiving holiday! The fully fenced in yard and parking was super helpful when traveling with our dogs. The house was super comfy and clean with every amenity you could ask for! Great neighborhood, can’t wait to come back and explore again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip
My husband, my mother-in-law and I were visiting family in Vancouver, Washington. We decided to stay a couple of days in Tacoma. The property was super cute and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Point Ruston cottage
Nora the host was very helpful and had good communication! Its a really nice place for a dog with the big fenced in yard. Very comfortable house, well stocked kitchen, and nice surroundings to explore. We liked both restaurants within short walking distance - Antique Sandwich Co for lunch and Macaluso's Italian restaurant for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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