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'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck!

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Highchair, cookware/dishes/utensils
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck!

The best of North Tacoma and the Point Ruston waterfront await at this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental! Travel in style at this apartment featuring a rooftop deck, modern touches, and unobstructed views of the Puget Sound. You'll be just moments from Point Defiance Park for fun-filled days at the zoo and you'll have easy access to ferry terminals for a day trip to Seattle. Whether you choose to kayak or dine at waterfront restaurants, this abode ensures you'll enjoy the wonders of the PNW.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sweeping Puget Sound Views | Walk to Point Defiance Park | Modern Decor & Finishes

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Living Room: Full Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Shared rooftop deck, patio furniture, backyard, children's sandbox, gas fire pit, Mt. Rainier & Cascade mountain views
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, hardwood floors, open floor plan, books, board games
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, bar seating, microwave, drip coffee maker, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (244 Mbps), central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, keyless entry, hair dryer, high chair
FAQ: Stairs required to enter & access main living area, homeowner on-site (lower unit), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Gravel parking lot (2 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN: Children's Museum of Tacoma (5.7 miles), Greater Tacoma Convention Center (5.8 miles), Tacoma Art Museum (6.0 miles), Museum of Glass (6.0 miles), Washington State History Museum (6.4 miles), Tacoma Dome (6.8 miles)
NATURE: Point Defiance Park (0.6 miles), Puget Creek Natural Area (3.1 miles), Tacoma Nature Center (5.2 miles), Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head (9.0 miles), Hylebos Wildlife Trail (10.6 miles), Dash Point State Park (17.2 miles), Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head (18.0 miles)
HIT THE LINKS: Highlands Golf Course (2.9 miles), Fircrest Golf Club (5.2 miles), Allenmore Golf Course (6.4 miles), Meadow Park Golf Course (8.0 miles), Chambers Bay Golf Course (8.5 miles), North Shore Public Golf Course (14.2 miles)
HOT SPOTS: LeMay - America's Car Museum (7.1 miles), Tacoma Mall (7.6 miles), Emerald Queen Casino (7.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (30.5 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $20 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site (in a separate unit) and shares the rooftop deck. They may be present during your stay
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to enter and access main living area

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 625 sq ft (58 sq m)

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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 11:00 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

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 first aid kit
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 Registration Number 500190822

Property is also known as

469945

About the neighborhood

Map
Tacoma, Washington

What's nearby

  • Point Defiance Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 12 min drive
  • Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stack 571 Burger And Whiskey Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zaya Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck! located?

This family-friendly Tacoma apartment building is located by the sea, just steps from Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Owen Beach and Marine Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

'Ruston Retreat' - Mod Home w/ Rooftop Deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanted to love it
Beautifully remodeled, very clean, lovely decor. With a student at UPS we have tried many VRBOs in the area and really wanted this one to be something to come back to. Unfortunately the living room area is just not comfortable. The small couch was painful to sit on. There was no table to eat a family meal at, just hard metal stools at the countertops. The roof deck, while beautiful, had no covers on the furniture so the cushions were dirty and damp/wet the entire time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Pictures don’t do this view justice. The apartment is literally across the street from the quiet meadow and pond in Pt Defiance Park. Great place for walking and my tiny dog was mesmerized! The rooftop space is such a great place to hang out and have a glass of wine in the evening or a cup of coffee in the morning. The bed is super comfortable and the shower is great.Very convenient to North Tacoma destinations and Vashon Island. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and view
The location and views were amazing. A very clean, comfortable place. The best was waking up in the morning and going on a nice long walk in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and modern, great location
The apartment is modern, bright and uncluttered (but still was stocked with just about anything you might need during your stay). It is small but laid out efficiently so that it was very comfortable for our family of three. Claire and Gabriel were wonderful hosts and responded to our texts promptly when we had questions or concerns. The best part of our stay was that the apartment is about a 5 minute walk from the main entrance of Point Defiance Park, the best park in Tacoma.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nice place overall
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, would stay again
Walking distance to Point Defiance, Point Ruston, and restaurants like the Antique Sandwich shop. I used this as a home base for exploring Mount Ranier and Olympic National Parks (each were roughly 2 hours away). I enjoyed morning coffee on the rooftop deck. The home was clean and comfortable and had a very nice kitchen. I checked in late and had just a little trouble finding the place after dark, and figuring out where the entrance was once I parked, but in retrospect there are helpful signs posted (a little higher up than eye level and didn't notice them in the dark while watching my footing). Would be good if the final check-in instructions had a little more detail on that part.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully appointed
Spotless, inviting, and rejuvenating. Book this place! Rooftop deck is spectacular and nearby parks offer the sanctuary of green space and Puget Sound views. Perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Well maintained, spacious apartment. The deck and comfy chair was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danesha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hickey
Stay was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view ever
The rooftop deck was the best part great views the hosts were super nice love the place itself clean roomy super nice good decor love it location is great with the park right there and point Ruston a short walk away
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it, will be back for sure!
This place has been awesome. Great location, quiet, amazing views, and a perfect layout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful comfortable place in a great neighborhood
Everything was great, very nice hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family neighborhood. Helpful and responsive to questions/issues by host. Nice walk to park and waterfront. Loved the upper deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Cute… Almost 5 Stars!
I wanted to love this place. It’s so cute, in a WONDERFUL location, and I was afraid it would be too small but the size was just right (though we did end up using an air mattress for our 4th person/kiddo). Absolutely adorable, well appointed, safe and quiet area, sweet host family. A few small issues—the AC does not cool and we were there during a hot week. It was hotter and more humid inside than outside!! Eventuality we just opened all the windows, not ideal but it helped. The other issue was that there was no coffee!! We ran to the store and bought our own grounds, and when we went to brew it, the coffee maker didn’t work. Luckily there was a French press so the coffee emergency was brief. Overall this place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022