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Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits

Beachfront vacation home perfect for exploring Gig Harbor

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds
TV, books, music library, stereo

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92920 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
  • Place, Kopachuck State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gig Harbor

On the beach.Stay at this Gig Harbor vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cutts Island State Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Kopachuck State Park. Skansie Brothers Park and Harbor History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kopachuck State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tacoma Dome - 20 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 32 min drive - 31.0 miles
  • Seattle Waterfront - 58 min drive - 58.7 miles
  • Space Needle - 61 min drive - 60.4 miles

Getting around

  • Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Island View Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪MOD Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits

The Tides Retreat

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Reserve this gorgeous beachfront paradise, consisting of both the main house and an on-site guest home, situated right on the shore of the Carr Inlet. Between the two rentals, you'll have plenty of space for up to nine lucky guests. The single-story main house features a chic, tastefully appointed living room with large windows, record player (with a large selection of vinyl), and a fun, retro jukebox. Prepare meals in the full, updated kitchen, or fire up the gas grill and dine outside on the expansive, furnished deck. The 650-square-foot guest house includes a well-equipped compact kitchen, a desk and chair, cozy furnishings, and its own furnished patio area with an additional grill.

Drop in to the water and take your kayak out for a morning paddle. Kopachuck State Park, just a couple miles away, features two miles of shaded hiking trails, sun-warmed beaches, picnic areas, and outdoor activities that include swimming, paddleboarding, boating, shellfish harvesting, and saltwater fishing. Only five miles from this rental, visit downtown Gig Harbor for shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater. And enjoy a day trip or two to Vashon Island (the Point Defiance Ferry is 14 miles east), Tacoma (16 miles southeast), Port Orchard (19 miles north), or Seattle (35 miles northeast).

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Full kitchens in both rentals.
The Tides Retreat consists of Little Tides and The Tides, both of which may be rented individually.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,920 square feet

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.4 mi (50-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits to downtown Gig Harbor?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Gig Harbor.

Reviews

Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay! The 7 of us childhood friends had a great time and were very comfortable. Place was pretty clean & very relaxing. Loved sitting out on the large back deck, just looking at the water and all the nature. So good for the soul!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane B., Corvallis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a very cool property. The views and lot are amazing. The house has a great living room overlooking the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very fun place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved!!

We were all in from Philly for my son's graduation & this property was perfect for all of us! The deck & waterfront were beautiful. Used the kayak & saw so many harbor seals. The house was spacious & loved the juke box & record collection for the turntable. Had a few small issues but were resolved quickly. Would definately rent this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 4th time staying here and tge 1st time staying during the summer and this will be our go to! Property is beautiful and house is well kept. Love cominf here with the family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful escape from our b

Everything was great, we enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S., San Tan Valley

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfront home

We loved this location and the house. It was perfect and met all our needs. Combing the beach was my grandsons favorite and I loved the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful house on the water

We are from Seattle and wanted to rent a house to kayak in the south sound area. This house was the ideal location. The house has a beautiful view over the water to Raft Island. We loved watching the tides come and go. The deck off the back is huge and a lovely place to sit and watch the view, read books, barbecue, and just hang out. The inside is so comfortable, with a large living room and large dining table and complete kitchen facilities. The beds are super comfy. We found lots of places within 30-40 minutes to put our kayak in and explore. We loved our whole week here and have signed up again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House and Location

Stayed here with my spouse, friends and dogs. It was a large, lovely home with a great yard for the dogs. Being on the water was so nice in the morning and I loved sitting in the chairs staring out into the water enjoying a glass of wine. Convenient to Gig Harbor town. We enjoyed the record player and juke box immensely!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place on the water!

We had a wonderful family vacation at this house, it had everything we needed. The location is above expected. Would definitely stay here again. Very clean, And a great place for our dogs too !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gig Harbour

Thank you! Beautiful setting! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little getaway for a family reunion

We really enjoyed staying at the Tides Retreat. There was room for our whole family. It's a beautiful house right on the water. That provided plenty of entertainment for kids and adults alike! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness

High school Friends gathering

Location is beautiful and relaxing. Of the two bathrooms one is only useable f mobility is an issue. The second bathroom shower has a high step in and a deep step down. If short legged it would be difficult getting out. We especially enjoyed the vinyl albums and turn table. Great selection of music.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cameron S., Portsmouth, NH

The Tides Family get together

The location of the property and the view were great. The space was also comfortable and worked well for a family get together. Unfortunately it was managed by vacasa and I did NOT have a good experience with them. Poor and impersonal communication leading up to the rental and I had to call them when we arrived because they only provided the code to enter one of the two houses. They seemed to do the bare minimum to keep both houses running between rentals. There were notes on several of the windows saying that they were broken and not to open them - in areas that were hot and stuffy, where opening a window could have helped. We also had to spend a lot of time cleaning off the back deck before we could use it - it was totally covered in pine needles, like it hadn't been blown off in weeks. Outdoor furniture was old and tattered and the gate surrounding the yard and entry to the water was completely rusted and falling apart. Overall, we had a nice time with our family here, but the rental was expensive and should have been in better shape. Based on this experience, I would also rather deal direct with the home owner than a property manager such as vacasa in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle H., Bothell, WA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house but cleaning needed work

This is the second time we've stayed in this rental. The house itself, the surrouding property, the water front all amazing and we can't say enough positive comments about these things. The cleaning this time was troublesome. One of the king bedrooms did not have sheets, just a fitted sheet and a duvet with no cover. We were able to put sheets on ouselves. In fact none of the duvets had covers which made us wonder how they were cleaned between stays... There were trash items found on the floor of the ensuite bathroom, that's fine we disposed of them. What was troublesome throughout our stay was finding empty capsules tucked in couch cushions, and in the depressions in the ottoman. We have pets and were pretty lucky one of the dogs did not find these capsules themselves. Not sure what was housed in these pill sized empty capsules because whatever was in them was emptied out and all we found were the leftover dead soldiers. We left a few on the mantle of the fireplace in order to show the cleaners what to be on the lookout for. We also found beads, so many beads, in the carpets and along the cracks in the floor against the walls. Finding those with our feet was not very pleasant. We are cleanly people and generally leave the homes we stay in cleaner than when we received so 3 dish pods were a little disappointing for the size group and how many dishes we went through making our own meals there over 5 days. Again, cannot say enough about the home itself and the surrounding property. ALSO, Donna, the contact for our stay was wonderful when we needed her in locating our garbage cans after track pick up day. She came out and was able to locate them for us within just a few hours of when she was contacted. Overall I would recommend this home, but really hope the cleaning standards are raised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S., Lehi

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Heaven

Gorgeous landscaping, views of the Sound and fall colors. The privacy and comfort of this property was more than we expected. The plumbing (only one person showering at a time w/multiple bathrooms) was a minor inconvenience but overall the place was perfect for a few days away. We even took one day just to stay at and enjoy the property instead of going out to do things because it was so inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend getaway

Lovely girls weekend getaway. Lovely deck for relaxing. Loved the turntable and LP selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Our family had a fun stay at the Tides. The deck was the center of our activity with the surrounding grounds absolutely lovely. We had total privacy to enjoy the view of the water and enjoyed using the kayak in the calm water. The caretaker Donna was terrific and responded quickly. The only problem we had was with Vacasa when they didn’t send access codes to the doors until 7;56 that evening. They came on the VRBO website at 5:00 pm. Only because Donna called me about something was I able to get the codes before 4:00. Overall we had a great time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture perfect PNW property

Communication between property manager was great - easy check in 😊 once you walk in the door, the floor to ceiling windows opening up to the water view took my breath away- the most beautiful scenery!!! The property is very well landscaped very comfortable to be out on the deck or In the yard with the water and mountains right in front of you! The house was perfect for hosting my family for a reunion- large kitchen, lots of space to spread out!! The jukebox and album collection available was a really nice bonus!! Grill on deck was great- and we enjoyed the fire pit as well! Having the “little tides” guest house was PERFECT for the couple who had a 2 year old- lots of space in there!! Plus a refrigerator and private bathroom made their stay comfortable and private! The master bedroom was spacious with spectacular water view as well!’ This is exactly the spot to show off the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this home ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Property is awesome, the location is awesome.

Great Easter trip, there was an order in guest house possible due to new paint or carpet. But overall I really love this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view on Carr Inlet

This home was clean and spacious. Quiet neighborhood. The view of the water was calming and we saw many birds including eagles. The beds were very comfortable. Many albums to choose from as well as a juke box. Restaurants and shopping are just 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., USA/ Long Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Waterfront Getaway!!

This was a beautiful property!! The house was perfect and the kitchen was fully stocked!! We stayed for 3 nights and never left the property!! The fenced backyard was perfect, so our dog could enjoy a little freedom!! The sunsets and water views were amazing!! Loved the juke box and vinyl collection! We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Caroline B., Dallas, OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great price, poor response to thermostat issues

Loved the home and property and view. Very disappointed with no return calls when one thermostat stopped working. Also had lots of tealites but none had good batteries. The fireplace also didnot work. Disappointing. Furniture andbedsvery comfortable. Great kitchen. Great music albums and juke box. Service staffneeds to respond to calls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chilly, but lovely stay

Our hosts were lovely. Property was clean and amenities were all functioning. Only challenge is we were there during the coldest part of the year. Temperature in the house was 60 degrees inside and it took a very long time to warm up. I recommend that you bring warm slipper socks as well. There are no window coverings so it was challenging to keep warm in the main room and the floors although lovely were never warm. I think this place would be awesome in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021