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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, table tennis
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • 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.

Anderson Island Escape

Newer construction style home, nestled in the woods of the island. Close to saltwater marina with dock for your boat and fresh water lake a block away from the front door for fishing.

This a 1,800 sq ft. family vacation home nestled in the woods, pine needles on the walkway and deer in the yard. Very nice and modern. We just added 2 full size arcade games in the game room. The Simpson which is 4 player and RidgeRacer which also includes 4 other driving games. It is professionally cleaned after each stay, but there may be some dust missed here, spare towel in the washer there, etc... If you want to be on an island in the Puget Sound, have room to stretch out and make smores & memories w/ the family at the backyard fire pit with the occasional deer, than our place is perfect.

Quaint general store, golf course, and restaurant on the shores of Lake Josephine, one of two fresh water lakes on the island.

There is also a historical farm house with gift shops and museum that you can tour. Great time to go is during the annual Apple squeeze where you can press your cider just like the did on the island over a 100 years ago.

Property manager

Chris Stacey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 is also known as

Anderson Island Getaway House Anderson Island,
Anderson Island Getaway House
Anderson Getaway Anderson
Anderson Island Getaway Anderson Island
Anderson Island Getaway Private vacation home
Anderson Island Getaway Private vacation home Anderson Island
Anderson Getaway Anderson
Anderson Island Getaway Anderson Island
Anderson Island Getaway Private vacation home
Anderson Island Getaway Private vacation home Anderson Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Anderson Island,, WA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Island State Park - 7 min drive
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 48 min drive
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 53 min drive
  • Fort Lewis Museum - 54 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 59 min drive

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 53 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Lake City Perk Expresso - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪AAFES Mini Mall - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson Island Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Anderson Island Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anderson Island Escape?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Anderson Island Escape located?

This family-friendly Anderson Island vacation home is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Eagle Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lyle Point and South Beach. Chambers Bay Golf Course and Chambers Creek Dog Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Anderson Island Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tristin T.

Great Area to Stay with Family
The house is definitely bigger than it looks in photos and that was a great plus. Unfortunately, there was mouse droppings noticed in quite a few places and we had to vacuum because there were a few fleas. Now, this is definitely the season of fleas, so that can happen anywhere, but it still ate up a little bit of time and our Autistic child struggled with thinking there were going to be more found. Overall, the house was nice though. Applicances were great, one of the arcade games (racing one) didn't work and that was our main reason for choosing this particular house. The owner was not in country at the time of our stay and that made it hard to get ahold of them with any concerns. We had learned that the owner had to confirm we were staying there, so that we could get fishing passes and though they said they would, the lady never received anything, so we were unable to fish in a couple of the lakes or off the dock on the bay. There was plenty of toys and entertainment items in the house for a range of kiddo ages though and that was appreciated. If we went back though, we would most likely choose a different home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had a group of 10 people, including children and adults. This was a great accomodation to fit us all. We added a tucked away futon to the twin bedroom and two kids slept on the L- shaped couch instead of the pull out sofa because it was quick and easy. Lots of linens and towels were available. Host brought us dish soap when we were running out. The arcade machines were a hit with the kids. The best part of the location is that it's a block or two away from Lake Josephine that doesn't have any motorized boats. If you have access to kayaks, definitely bring them! Our crew had fun swimming there as well. I will note that we had a little mouse situation on the last day, getting into our loaves of bread and a new bag of chips. We didn't have any issues the previous days and it's country living so it doesn't bother me, but just wanted to give a heads up to keep an eye on your food or keep it in a tub with a lid. The only other thing I'd wish for was enough plates and bowls for everyone, but we were able to make do. Overall, we are very grateful to be able to stay at this place and would definitely consider staying here again. Thank you to Chris for making this available!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger E.

Good but needs repairs.
Bathroom towel hooks need replacing; no towels were on them when we arrived and soon found out why when couldn’t use. The dishwasher settings wouldn’t work except for a 99min cycle on one rack or something. The video game pedal broken. Coffee pot leaks underneath. The place very old and outdated, but we saw that on pictures. Good luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Poulsbo, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time on Anderson Island
We brought our teen grandkids for a short vacation...despite the fact we had some unusually cloudy weather, we had a lovely stay. The house has a few quirks, but overall was very comfortable and lots of room to spread out as well as to be together. We went to both lakes....they were wonderful and we are always surprised at how empty they are. Be sure to plan your trip back so that you are in line for the ferry...if you miss it during the week, you can wait quite awhile since the times are spread out more. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOME!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family reunion
This was a perfect house to pair with others on the island for our family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This unit is everything they say it is… Very comfortable!
The location is great, and very quiet… Everything was kept clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yong K.

Clearness
Need clean at back yard fire place and chair etc... coffe machine looks olds and dirty etc...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
We had a great time! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
It's a nice house with plenty of room for a big family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madison C., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Anderson island
Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised.
Property was as advertised. It's a little close to the resort areas for my personal preference, but others might like the location a lot. The house is larger than It seems from the description and would probably be adequate for a larger group. We may come back with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to gather
We enjoyed the private small backyard and patio, and walking just 2 minutes to a lake dock. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking, and the large living room was good for our group to play games in. Thanks to Greg for the accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rebekah Preston J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay, but property needs maintenance
This is a great house for families! We have five kids and were joined by their grandmother, eight of us all together- there was plenty of room for all of us! First- the highlights of the property: location, location, location! Close to the dock, close to a fun park, quiet spot in the woods. Great slide and swings for littles, and a fun fire pit! There were games, including an awesome wooden chess set that was a big hit with our family! Comfy couches for family time! And now the not so great things- this house needs some maintenance. It was dusty and quite dirty. There weren't sheets on all the beds. The towels were put away soaking wet in the closet. We spent the first day washing towels that had been put away wet. The dishes in the cupboards were also dirty and we had to wash every dish before using it. Lots of lights/lamps were burnt out. There wasn't much organization to anything. There was no dishsoap, we had to go buy some right away. The glass coffee pot was cracked and broken and the smaller coffee pot didn't work. The dishwasher was broken on the handle and the inside rack was in disrepair also. This is a great house and we truly enjoyed our stay, it's a bummer that it isn't better maintained! Would we choose to come back?! Yes. We would. But we now expect to roll up our sleeves and clean up before relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Good location. Plenty of room for 7. Excellent communication with home owner.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for a group
We found this property to be spacious, clean, quiet and close enough to the lakes and amenities to enjoy all that the HOA has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robyne(& Bill) G., Lees summit Mo.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Deceptive description, rodent droppings, very dirty!
The description says “ newly built”. In actuality it is 16 years old! Not new at all! Besides the lack of cleanliness, the rodent droppings crossed a line!!! ESPECIALLY since it was mentioned one year ago, and obviously not resolved! ( We found mouse traps, so the owner was well aware of these problem!) The owner was sarcastic and unprofessional. He had the cleaning service come back out, but there was still trash under beds. This property should NOT be rented, especially to a family with a crawling baby! Besides everything else, the health issues are a real concern. We tried to move to another location, but being peak season at A.I. there were no other properties available. I do not recommend this property to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good getaway place
We had a great and relaxing vacation with our family. Really enjoyed exploring the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stunning getaway
We had a large family gathering at this house and the experience was amazing. My wife and I got married in the back yard in a small ceremony which was simply beautiful and private! Everything you need to have an amazing time with the family and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This house boosted the perfect balance of nature and quite relaxation. We found the community to be very friendly and helpful. Our family gives this rental and all the amenities a five star rating! Once again to the owners thank very much and many blessings to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a family reunion so we had several homes rented on the island. Had a great time and plan on
Property was nice and comfortable. The children's room equipped with games was a plus, oh so was the swing set in the back. I left a note for the cleaning person with this information: The dryer and washer were full when we arrived - we did not use them. The dishwasher was also full with clean dishes, not sure where everything goes so I did not empty, we washed dishes by hand. Also, there were no garbage cans on the property. There was a blue bin but it was full of recyclables. left 2 bags in the kitchen. Also, my grandson tripped and hit the hallway table and a green seahorse fell and was it broke. The tag on the back said it was purchased at HomeGoods. I can either pay for it or purchase one and mail it to you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Serge P.

Fair
Fair
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
We had a nice retreat in a peaceful neighborhood. The owner was great with communicating and responding quickly to questions. The house had everything we needed and provided a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful wooded oasis
Wonderful place to stay and beautiful island to explore
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Getaway
It was the second time we reserved the house this year. Nice specious house with no stairs. There is plenty of everything for your needs. Perfect covered outdoor seating area!!! We spent most of our time outside, even though it was raining. A couple of reindeers came to visit us. We are definitely coming back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janette N., Eatonville, WA

Wonderful time. I'd return.
Honestly, I was a bit concerned about the sq. ft for our family of 6 adult and 5 children but the house is so well laid out that it was never an issue. Kids sprawled in the large living room with the TV and adults stuck with the smaller sitting room and dining room. Stocked with just about anything you need. Plenty of place for our door games, very nice back patio with plenty of seating, fire pit with wood and roasting sticks. Short walk to a dock where, with some ingenuity, kayaks can be launched or you can swim if there is no algae at the time of your stay. Both lakes were clear. Lots of parks with one having a zipline. Andy's Marine Park is a bit of a hike and ends at large rock covered beach (must have foot wear) where sand dollars are plentiful as are the crabs. A hit with everyone! Jacob's Landing is a nice easy stroll through the woods but if you've already done Andy's Marine Park ya might want to skip it. The Ole Swimming Hole at Lowell Johnsn Park is very nice and accommodating for all ages. The general store has just about all you might need. Having traveled a lot we didn't find it outrageously expensive but would still bring the bulk of our food from the mainland. Plan on getting in line for the ferry just as the previous one leaves if you want to be assured of getting on. We didn't get to load when we came over and 2 vehicles in our group didn't get to load on their targeted ferry coming back. It also happened to be a crossing with a large gap in the schedule.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family comfort
We had a wedding on AI. All of my siblings stayed in this house. It was perfect for them. They were all comfortable and well rested. It is a very cozy home with tons of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021