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Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8390 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching

Incredible one of a kind custom waterfront home. Views of the bridge, sound and mountain from every room in this spacious house. One of the Best Whale Watching Sites in Puget Sound You Don't Need a Boat. A chefs kitchen w/ center island, dbl ovens, walk-in pantry & a built in Miele Espresso machine. Living room is large w/ vaulted ceilings & a stone gas fireplace. Downstairs is a lg rec room w/ gas fireplace and a view. Access to Narrows Park a great beach in Gig Harbor, a hidden treasure. ( sorry we can’t host weddings)
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Property manager

Maryam Milani-Baladi

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

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

  • Unit size: 4200 sq ft (390 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not allowed

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
Note from host: There a minimum $1,000 fee for events
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
Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Point Defiance Park - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 12 min drive
  • Convention Center Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower Lanes Entertainment Center - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching located?

This family-friendly Gig Harbor vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Performance Golf Center and Tubby's Trail Dog Park. Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Tacoma Musical Playhouse are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B., Washington State

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Great house, incredible views, and great communication with the host. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A., Oakland, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
TADA
Sharing a beautiful home with complete strangers takes great faith in mankind. I wish I could include the sounds and faces of our family, especially the young adult grandchildren as they arrived. For them, it was like being inside a fairy tale. Both the house, the location, surrounded by forest, the Sound, and Mt. Rainier as a backdrop for your morning cup of coffee on the balcony, it was difficult to even want to explore!. If you are interested in preparing a dinner, the kitchen is a culinary delight. We always attempt a family photo shoot when we are together, and this site was perfect without having to leave with a forest or water backdrop. Mariyam is the true gem of this experience. She went out of her way to help with our schedule, left amazing suggestions from dining, groceries, to highlights of the area. She is a great communicator that helped add to an extraordinary journey. As an educator, it was an A++ experience for our entire family and it is on the list to return someday. TADA!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous View
The view is stunning. The common areas look great – clean and modern. In general the property is well maintained. The photos accurately reflect the grounds, exterior, and common areas. We were excited until we arrived and found out the listing was not correct with regards to the sleeping beds and the number of bathrooms. The property was described as 5 bathrooms and 7 sleeping beds. First, there is only 3.5 bathrooms – one of the toilets is not operation during the summer months (we rented in August), and one is only a half bath. One bathroom is in the laundry room and there isn’t enough room to comfortably walk past the W/D to the toilet and shower. The bathroom in the basement (without a working toilet) had a broken shower door with broken glass on the shower floor, and a clogged sink with awful-looking standing water. There is only one (master) bathroom photo but, it doesn't look like that now. With no curtain be prepared to flash anyone standing on the back patio. The other bathrooms are dated and don’t look anything like the one bathroom photo. More and accurate photos would be helpful. The listing described 7 sleeping beds: 1 king, 3 queen, a twin, a futon, and a sofa that converts to a double. There wasn’t a sleeper sofa in the basement. And, the twin is not a full-sized twin – it is a child’s bed. I contacted the owner to let her know of the inaccuracies and since our stay the listing has been updated to accurately reflect the beds and baths.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chelley r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Women’s wellness weekend
Fabulous place for a group of 5 or 6 to commune and enjoy one of the best views of the Puget Sound. Easy access from the airport, nice walking areas, great restaurants and a very well equipped home that lets people who respect the opportunity to live a grand lifestyle for a few days. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Special Memories
Our family group of three generations thoroughly enjoyed our Gig Harbor stay. We felt like royalty. We enjoyed the views from the porch and windows. We put together a puzzle in front of the family room window, looking out in the bridge and Mt. Rainier. It was amazing to see Mt. Rainier in so many different lights during the day. We enjoyed watching the water and the trains on the other side. The home gave us lots of room to spread out. The beds were comfortable. Maryam was very responsive and knowledgeable about restaurants and current activities in the area and respected our privacy. We enjoyed the fancy coffee maker, grilling fresh salmon on the bbq grill, and roasting marshmallows for some mores in the fire pit. We stayed more than a week, but wish we could have stayed longer. We made some very special memories for our family and thank Maryam for sharing her unique chateau with us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Elise V., Frisco, TX

Views good, could be cleaner
Overall the place was okay. It did feel scary at night. There were some issues with cleanliness of certain things like the coffee maker there was mold, etc. but overall good. Some people may be a little scared at night just because of the darkness and the feel of the place. Property manager communicated very well and worked with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judie M., Bonney Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome girls weekend
We had a great time playing cards, telling stories, cooking together, and relaxing on the balcony with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
What a beautiful house and stunning location! Everyone enjoyed relaxing on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri T., Tampa, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Views
This property was perfect. Great kitchen and gathering areas. Great experience on the water. Even saw a few whales!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Waterfront Home
Our family enjoyed our stay immensely! Easy drives to Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Home was a warm landing spot as we explored the Sea-Tac area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We loved our time at this property and look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view
Very relaxing stay at a unique home with an unforgettable view overlooking the narrows bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We used this beautiful vrbo as a wedding venue and it was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn L S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely large home with incredible views
The house was large and accommodated our family of eight. The views of the Tacoma Narrows were outstanding. We saw a pod of orca, and a whale breach twice. Viewing the wildlife was amazing. The host is extremely responsive which was helpful when we had a few issues. The Internet can be unstable, likely from service provider.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
House is large and in a spectacular location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding at the Chateau
What a lovely setting for our sons wedding . It was a perfect ceremony with a gorgeous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent location
Lovely place with amazing views. Very easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Baron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Castle
We refer tp the property as, The Castle". Need we say more? OK, we will. The view was spectacular. In addition, there are over 15 restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive in one location which I believe is called the town center. Many more businesses other than just restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful gathering space
A whimsical wonderland. We referred to this special gathering place as "The Castle". We rented this Vrbo for ourselves, a few close family members and couple lifelong friends to celebrate our wedding on Fox Island. The kitchen and dining area are very spacious, warm and inviting. We spent most of our time in these two areas: dining, talking, laughing, and playing games. The kitchen appliances are top of the line, including a built-in espresso machine! Then there's the views!! I don't even know where to begin to describe the magnificence of the views that can be experienced from almost every room in the house. Absolutely breathtaking. The bedrooms are small, sparcely decorated and could use some additional lighting and clothing storage. The upstairs bathroom decor is very dated, yet adds to the charm of the castle. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at "The Castle".
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W., Costa Mesa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of the bride
What a beautiful place with a spectacular view. Charming, eclectic and had everything we needed. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy. We loved walking in to twinkle lights on the porch and the fire in the various fireplaces. We felt at home immediately!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Very clean, fantastic location, beautiful view. The owner is incredibly sweet, responsive and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view !
Very impressive house and location. Maryam was incredible with her responses and assistance. Best Christmas our family has had in years!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

JOHN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Was planning a little family weekend getaway for my wife’s birthday, booked this place way in advance because i didn’t want to miss out on this beautiful home. It definitely didn’t disappoint, we all loved the home and area, have nothing but grate things to say and the kids definitely want to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing customer service and communication.
Amazing views, room for all and an immaculate and beautiful property. Host was friendly, courteous and eager to help. Would absolutely stay at this property or any other from this host, again on the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Philip M., Ridgefield, Wa

View
great view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021