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The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 401208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group

You have a unique opportunity when considering Harbor Creek Lodge for your vacation rental.

Getaway to an idyllic Northwest location with your family, friends, and co-workers! Rain or shine, Harbor Creek Lodge offers something for everyone. Relaxing spaces for the grown ups and plenty of adventures to be had for the young ones.

Harbor Creek Lodge is a 17,000 square foot log estate dramatically overlooking a sparkling fresh water pond with sweeping views of old growth timber and an incredible sanctuary of birds and wildlife.

Inside the lodge you will enjoy 6 furnished bedrooms with king & queen size beds, a bonus bedroom (includes a queen bed, laundry, and shower), as well as a bunk room with total sleeping capacity for 15.

The pond features a large dock with a diving board, a raft at the center, and is roughly 15 feet deep and 100 feet across. The lodge has a 1/2 basketball court inside with climbing rope, 1,700 square foot game room with foosball, table tennis, dance floor with disco ball, pool table , poker table and a built in wet bar.

The owner collects classic cars and has an indoor collection of 12 for viewing with couch , stereo, bistro tables, and memorabilia. A gourmet kitchen with a huge dining room table provides great views of nature from inside.

The lodge has also had scenes from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" Directed by Jason Woliner filmed in the house. The movie was released October 23, 2020 on amazon prime during the pandemic.

There is another home on the property with year-round renters as well.

Keywords: Private Home

Property manager

JIm Lustig

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Wet bar

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

  • Unit size: 13000 sq ft (1208 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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 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: We're not permitted to host weddings or receptions
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ideal Size Setting Your Gathering Family Friends or Large Group

About the neighborhood

Map
Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 5 min drive
  • University of Puget Sound - 11 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 13 min drive
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 14 min drive
  • Point Defiance Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bbq2U - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hops n Drops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cutters Point Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group located?

This family-friendly Gig Harbor vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Performance Golf Center, Cushman Trail, and Tubby's Trail Dog Park. Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 64 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimena S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our group!!!
We loved the quirkiness of this place, the open floor-plan of the main floor & The fact that the hang out area was all in one level. The kitchen was well equipped to feed over 30 of us, with gigantic salad, bowls, and large pots and pans. We also really appreciated the three refrigerators! The kitchen could use another coffee maker, but we brought our own so it was no big deal. Someone suggested another dishwasher would be ideal… Our group was just so happy to have found a place that could accommodate all of us, no one was complaining about the shortfalls of this place. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming in the pond, checking out antique cars & the game room gave us a place to share a slideshow with our group!!! If your group is looking for something high-end and fancy, this is not the place for you. But it was a perfect place for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon H.

Had a Great Time
Stayed here for a buddies golf trip and we had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do Not Stay Here!
We arrived at the destination and the house was filthy and unkept. It was beyond dirty - used undergarments on the floor, windows and doors without latches, as well as dilapidated furniture and bedding. The amount of dust on the floors and beddings was inexcusable. The photos did not adequately represent the state of the house and felt completely misled. There was also no way to lock the house and secure our belongings. The WIFI didn't work and there was no phone service. Not only was the cleanliness not up to par, but our group did not feel safe. Our group immediately left and we did not stay there due to the conditions. The host never messaged us back despite many texts and calls. We were expecting a rustic home, but rustic decor and an unkept/outdated house are not the same thing. Do not believe the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large Youth Group Week
My Group: A youth Ministry from the suburbs of Detroit MI. We had 75 in total, 55 teenagers and 20 adults. The Pros: The property was in a great location that allowed our group to have travel days into Olympic and Mt. Raineer National Park, Port Townsend for a whale-watching tour, and Seattle. The property itself is secluded with tons of space! To sleep 75 we brought a bunch of air mattress and slept Girls in the upstairs bunkroom and down stairs bedrooms. For the boys the Middle schoolers piled into the gym room while the highschool group slept in the side of the house with the two great rooms (upstairs empty and downstairs filled with cars) The pond was an absolute blast! We had so much fun every day swimming from morning till night! We used the "game room" to debrief with our team and have teaching times together. For group and quiet times the property had tons of space to spread out. Jim the owner was extremely pleasant and also uses the funds from the rental to do nonprofit work in the city. The Cons: To be honest, the house was not very clean at all when we arrived. we went to the store and bought lots of cleaning supplies. We even bought all new sheets for most of the beds. In addition, the house clearly needs some love as the furniture is dated and everything is worn out. For our group it was fine, although the first day was rough. If you are high maintenance, this rental is not for you. If you are flexible, it is a great deal for the cost!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quazie K.

Weird and Wonderful cabin
This beautiful and chaotic space has become a yearly tradition for our group. Great space, weird vibes, good times
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Yesay S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large Home Plenty of space
We had stayed her over 13 years ago and the host was amazing then and now! However, the house not so much. The house was incredibly dirty, Dirty laundry inside the house, dust everywhere, and the house it sell was in desperate need of some TLC. Very large house and great for entertaining large gatherings but I think it is time for a uplift.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

chris r.

10 basketball players and parents head to Seattle for tourney
It was exactly as I expected; lodge that was large enough for big group, nothing fancy so it felt like we were in the mountains at a place drifters can come through and use and try to leave it better than they found it! Owner is super nice and definitely wants your stay to be enjoyable. Our only downer was that half the lodge was freezing cold due to heater breaking the week before we got there. We made it work but could have have used the extra space. Definitely intend on visiting there again in a warmer time and recommend to large parties for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy A., Spokane, US

Disliked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Beautiful property. So much space to spread out and common places to come together. This is our families 3rd time at this property, and each time holds special memories. Jim is a very gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and remote property
We had a wonderful time staying at the house. There was plenty of space for everyone and a great VHS collection. I would recommend this property to anyone doing a retreat weekend or multi family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Yalia J., Sunnyvale

Very pleasant stay in a large, rustic and eclectic cabin house
We chose this rental place because the house has lots of bedrooms, a large dining table, and could accommodate our 15-person group. The place is very remote and has lots of charms, with its lake/pond, large kitchen, rec room, gym room, and of course its garages with 10+ antique cars. We struggled a bit initially with the lack of wifi and some plumbing issues, which both got repaired on the second day. Do not expect perfection or you'll be disappointed, it's an older and very large place and the owner does his best to maintain things. Despite those minor issues, we had an excellent time in this house and would stay at the same place if the opportunity comes again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen C., Puyallup WA USA

Great landlord
Jim was very friendly and accomodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brandon D., Los Angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
As Much Potential as there is Disappointment
The property is gorgeous, nestled in serene forest where you wake up to soft sunlight and bird calls in the morning. It makes it all the more disappointing that the opportunity of this place is utterly squandered. The entire cabin is clearly run down - sagging floor boards, deeply stained carpets, standing water in the stairwell, debris in the tubs, minimal water pressure, lights that just don't work, cable boxes that don't work, plug sockets that are loose and don't hold a plug, doors that were bent off hinges, a broken hot tub and a strange lack of basic accommodation. There was no shampoo in the showers, no towels except garage towels in the laundry room, and no help in sight. There was **no internet** in the house the entire trip. We walked a 1/4 mile to the main road to get service to ask for help and the property manager didn't respond to messages at all over those three days. We had no check-in procedure, we had no keys given to lock the place when we left, and no check-out instructions to ensure we wouldn't be charged for messes. Would I recommend this place to anyone? Absolutely not. At least not before a significant renovation and change in ownership.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Me and a large group rented the Lodge for a weekend retreat and we look forward to returning. The property comfortably fit around 50 people but could have fit even more. The large number of beds, pull out couches, and bathrooms offered a leisurely experience for everyone. We especially loved to spend time in the front yard however, where there was a beautiful open grass area plus a large pond with a boat. On top of everything, the showroom of cars was amazing for taking pictures and observation. I could not have found a better place for a large group weekend getaway, would 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Awesome Time
We had an amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

joseph h.

Boys weekend success!
We had a great time at the property. It ended up raining during our stay so we took full advantage of the game room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Quazie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, expansive, quirky, and delightful
This is a really quirky space, but also a wildly amazing space - do not expect it to be lacking in nuance, do expect to have more space than you can possibly know what to do with - sleeps a ton, sound isolated in most of the bedrooms, overall, an amazing gem of a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for large gatherings
This was our fourth time renting the Harbor Creek Lodge and we look forward to the next! The house is very large and has lots of spaces for gathering, an indoor basketball gym, game room with pool table, ping pong, foosball, poker table, and a wet bar. The lodge is an older log building and has seen its share of wear and tear, but is still a great place for events with your friends and family. Jim was easy to work with and accommodating. We appreciate all of his work to get the property ready for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ken W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
NOT clean
When we drove into the property we are so excited lots of trees, water etc. However, when we walked into the open doors, literally the doors were wide open, we were quickly disappointed. The place was not clean, Refrigerator filthy, oven smoked in use because it was dirty, tubs were stained and not cleaned. Hot tub did not work. And when we asked from someone to come clean, no one ever showed. I never do bad reviews but this was not okay .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

LeAnne G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Harbor Creek Lodge
Plenty of rooms and beds for our family. Location was near perfect for our needs. Low on the cleanliness rating…dirt, dust, and cobwebs throughout. Stove and oven functioned but we’re in question. Kitchen sink faucet was loose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anita S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
The entire home was dirty beyond dust & cobbwebbs the floors, toilets, refrigerators, & bedding all needed to be cleaned before we used. The furniture is worn out, refrigerator has missing shelves, & due to the lack of cleaniness there is a mildew smell. Despite all of these my family rallied, helped clean up, & enjoyed the gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercer Bean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend to Remember
This house was AMAZING! It is a great space for a get together and an escape from city life. A ton of land around the house to hangout and a great pond (a couple of us jumped in). The house is beautiful as well and has a great game room with pool and ping pong. Would 10/10 stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for a large group
We rented the house for a large group of young adults. It was amazing. Lots of indoor space, especially the game room. Outdoor space was incredible, allowing everyone to room to play. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Madison B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our experience
The owners of this property are amazing! They made the whole process very easy and worked with us on a few different aspects. The only issue we ran into was the cleanliness of the house itself. We found quite a bit of mouse and rat droppings throughout the house, as well as a dead mouse in a trap on top of the refrigerator. We totally understand why the critters are there since the house in pretty deep into a wooded area, though the critter issue could use a little better management. Overall we had a wonderful weekend, and after we cleaned up a bit to ease our minds we had no further issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Irene S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Unfortunately most items where broken and we had several plumbing problems from drains that were plugged to no water coming from the shower. A couple rooms smelled like urine and the house was dirty. Many broken items. I am asking for a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Brian S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Huge house; lovely area; house not in
Overall the family had a great time being together and kids loved fishing out of the pond for goldfish and crawfish. The owners were quick to respond as we had questions before and during the stay until we asked about compensation for spending 2 nights at a hotel during the record setting heat wave (no AC at house). We had a 3month old and no fault to the owner, but the temps were just too high to stay at the house. There are also some major points that should be addressed or stated for those considering to rent the house: 1) House has a very rustic feel. Think spider/cob webs in rooms 2) House had dirty showers/tubs/floors and even some food laying around when we arrived. Vacuum was sitting out. Cleaning regiment needs to be improved to host people. 3) Spa is in state of disrepair outside and not clean inside 4) many doors/walls have cracks/scuffs; Windows dirty and broken screens 5) loose brick on floors can be tripping hazard and vent in jack and jill bathroom had broken vent that we covered with a pan so a kid wouldn't accidentally step in it. 6) Gym floor had missing floor section (again tripping hazard for small kids) 7) Pond was advertised as swimming hole, but it was really not safe for swimming. Stagnate water, dead fish floating, more like a duck pond. Likely lots of bacteria and animal waste could make kids sick. 8) In lower garage some kind of fluid dripping from vent to floor 9) Kitchen faucet not secured to counter 10) Many fans broken and wired screens 11) mouse droppings in the hallways 12) Lots of burned out light bulbs
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021