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Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Interior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 1098 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets

Rare Puget Sound Cottage directly on the water with a large sandy beach! Spectacular sunsets and great marine wildlife... Orca, Humpback, and Pilot whales. Seals, Salmon, Crabs, Clams, Sand Dollars, Eagles and Seagulls. One of a kind oasis in the Pacific NorthWest.

Great spot for a romantic peaceful getaway. Snuggle up on the deck with a glass of wine and a good book while enjoying spectacular views. Or go for a beach walk on our private secluded sandy beach.

Our kids grew up on weekends here, so it is also a great spot for a family vacation. We have lots of beach toys and nothing like planting a chair in the sand while your kids run around. We can comfortably hold two families of four (8 people total) if you have the kids stay in the loft. We have had 4 adults and 6 kids for long weekends, it only gets tight in bad weather and everyone is inside.

* Note that the map location says Harstine Island, but if you look closely at the location, we are NOT on Harstine or any other island.

Property manager

David Overcash

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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: 1052 sq ft (98 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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
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
Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

  • Bay Lake - 17 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 52 min drive
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 52 min drive
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 63 min drive
  • Little Creek Casino - 73 min drive

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 51 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trillium Creek Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lakebay Marina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Snack Shack - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Glaser Oyster Co. - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Indata Group - ‬57 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakebay cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Joemma Beach State Park, Trillium Creek Winery, and Penrose Point State Park. Joemma Beach and Bay Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Sandy Beach Front Cottage with great Sunsets Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olivia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Nice Getaway
The overall week we stayed here was very nice! The front door was very hard to open when we first got to the house, but we were able to get it open after some wiggling. Everybody walked the large beach at low tide and we got to see a decent amount of sea creatures! Specifically sea stars, sea snails, a sea slug, anemones, and seals! It was sadly cloudy everyday we were there, but we did get to see the mountain views the day before we left which was a nice surprise. We didn't expect the loft to be in the garage and to have a rock wall to climb to get to it, but the two 24 year olds were able to make due. The sliding door was very hard to open for the two 70 year olds, but thankfully they were only at the house alone for 1 of the days so it wasn't a major problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Fun
House worked well for our family and friends. Well stocked. Great location, lots of wildlife, nice Mexican restaurant in Home/Lakebay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
The area is gorgeous and the house is nice. The loft isnt what i thought it was. Its a rock wall climb up, definitely for kids. I was ready to leave a 5 star review until i saw the owner tried to hit me with damaged items we did not damage. My family and i are not the type to come to a home rental or hotel and trash it. We act as if its our home. Left the place as close to it as we found it. 1st he tried to say we broke his refrigerator. The freezer side worked but the fridge side was slighty cold, yes maybe i should of said something but i figured as a renter he'd know how his home/equipment looked/worked. Then tried to say we damaged his curtains. I dont know how when they were already missing panels and a lot of them were not set the correct way. We did crack the toilet seat but i reached out to him and let him know this. I dont know why id say something about that but not mention doing anything else. I honestly feel like he knew this stuff was like this and used my family as the scapegoat. The garage door was extremely hard to get into and when we left we couldnt get it to lock. Cracked windows, the sliding door was hard to open and close. But with all this we were still very happy. The neighbors were very friendly and even let our kiddos play on their floaty. I was extremely shocked and hurt when i saw the claim put on me, our family had such a wonderful time and even said we'd be back next summer. I dont know why someone who'd trash a home would come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot on the water
Lovely home in a great location. Everything you could need or want is available for your use. Beds were very comfortable and it was very quiet. Sadly the weather was cool but we used the provided throw blankets and spent a lot of time on the deck listening to the lapping of the waves. This place has the feel of a beloved summer cottage that helps you feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view
We brought our 3 grandsons to this lovely secluded home right on the water for 3 day. Lots of things to do both inside and out . The deck is a great place to relax and watch the kids play. All kinds of games and beach toys are readily available along with plenty of towels and blankets. The only drawback was the lack of a screen door to the deck as we had way too many flies in the House. I would recommend this place happily to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
What a beautiful place. Off the grid with lots to do. The extras provided were such a bonus too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Best beach Best sunsets Best for family Best beach house Best getaway Best for kids Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
This property is even more beautiful in-person. The beach is pristine and provided endless fun for kids and adults. The owners are quite generous with what they keep stocked and amenities they offer. If you can’t find a way to enjoy yourself here, there’s no hope for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beth H., Yakima, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, but not really a 3 bedroom.
Let me start by saying that the record breaking heat was not the fault of the property owner. The small window size air conditioner was no match for near 100 degree weather. The third loft bedroom was in the garage and accessible by a rock climbing set up. Our group of 3 consisted of 2 60+ and our 92 year old mother. We made do with the 2 bedrooms and the couch. On the positive side the house was perfectly situated on the sound, and the views were fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
We had a great stay at the cottage over the weekend. The host was quick to respond to our questions and the location is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach!
Amazing, kid friendly home and beach! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
I had a hard time when trying to find a place since I hadn’t been to the area before and I am so glad I chose this house. I flew out from Indiana with my daughter and her kids to meet my daughter in law and my other grandkids who live NE Washington. The house had plenty of room for all of us and plenty of things to keep everyone busy. We walked the beach every morning and evening. The kids played right in front of the deck. The scenery from the deck was amazing. The views did not disappoint. The neighbors were so kind and friendly. I loved washing dishes with the breeze coming in the windows and seeing the view. The hosts were responsive and had the house stocked with everything we needed. It was so nice not dragging dirty laundry home! I will definitely look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Neil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful location - an ideal getaway home
We travelled from Ireland to see the Pacific Northwest and chose this property for the views - seeing the snow-capped mountains from the deck was breathtaking. In hindsight, a little out of the way for what we wanted to do, but that is not an adverse comment about the property. It was clean, comfortable & a real home from home. Would have liked to have wardrobe hanging space and an iron & ironing board, but that might just be us. David was great - whatever we needed prior to travel was quickly accommodated, notwithstanding our 8 hour time difference.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous deck and beach
We loved this space inside and out with our young kids (4,1,1). What a treat to have a fun beach, tide pools and great toys. Campfire was quite the treat for adults in the evening!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bay view and sand beach.
Two weeks at this nice property. Even with the rain we had it was snug. Enough beautiful days to feel how lovely this area is. Close enough to Key Center for groceries, hreat Mexican restaurant in Home, nice beach state park at Joemma park. Very nice stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway!
Wonderful property and a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma G., Tacoma, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset Retreat
What a wonderful getaway home! Everything we needed for a long weekend was at our disposal. The kitchen was well-appointed, including all of the basics (spices, seasonings, evoo, etc)...this has seldom been our experience at previous rentals. The bathroom was equally well-stocked with full-size products and linens. As lovely as the home was, it was secondary to the amazing beach, view and glorious sunsets. I could have been content to just live on the deck! Our host was as wonderful as his property. Upon our return home, my daughter discovered she had left her phone. After trading messages with David, he was not only able to find it under the sofa where it had accidentally fallen, but got it up to his home, which is only about 5 miles from where she lives. Thank you, David (and family) for sharing your charming beach cottage with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Beach
Beautiful setting on the water low bank with a sandy beach. We had a light show the first night. Watching lightening on the water was a new experience. Great walks on the beach and kids spend their day in the sand and water. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Beautiful, well maintained home right on the ocean. For once, the claim of a well stocked kitchen lived up to expectations. Host was very helpful and we certainly enjoyed our stay. Already talking about a return visit. Thanks!!! Mike and Melinda
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Getaway
We had a wonderful experience at this beach house! My kids had fun playing on the beach for hours and we had a great time relaxing on the patio enjoying the sunsets! Loved exploring the beach, collected a ton of shells and felt like we had the beach to ourself!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, quiet escape on Puget Sound
This house was PERFECT for our family looking for a place to enjoy the outdoor beauty of the Puget Sound. A quiet neighborhood of only 14 houses w/ friendly neighbors and no nearby road noises. The house and rooms were nice—but the beautiful XL deck and views are the main attraction. We had all our meals on the deck, saw plenty of wildlife (including seals and lots of fishing birds) and enjoyed seemingly unreal sunsets every night. We took day trips to Mt. Rainier & Olympic National Park and Seattle is just a 75 min. drive so we got to experience a lot of what Washington & the PNW have to offer. Our girls (11 & 13) slept in the bunk beds the first night but after discovering the loft above the garage wanted to hang out and sleep there all the time. The water was very cold, but we swam twice and enjoyed exploring and walking the beach right in front of the house. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo R., Wimberley

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great place to stay and have the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway right on the water
The house was wonderful for our family getaway - everyone loved being right on the beach! We saw sea lions, eagles, sand dollars, geese, deer, and cranes, all while hanging out on the property. The kitchen was well stocked for all of our needs and we had plenty of sleeping areas for our party of 7. The house was clean and clear instructions were left to help answer all of our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilizana R., Concord

Liked: Cleanliness
The sunsets!!
This incredible home is a place you will never want to leave. Our family felt immediately peaceful the minute we walked in. We loved the hours long sunsets, gorgeous view of the deck, and roasting marshmallows at night. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Sunsets
Our stay was fabulous. The only thing I would change is to buy a new Hide-a-bed. I was planning on sleeping with my Husband and the bed was so so uncompfortable that I ended up sleeping on the floor. I have a bad back and was hoping it would be somewhat good. Maybe get a better Mattress to eliminate the Bars and springs from poking up all over your body. I know now that I will always pack my air Mattress. Learing experience. Other than that it was amazing. Saw eagles and seals. The water was amazing and again the sunsets were extroidinary.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023