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The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring North End

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, University of Puget Sound
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Job Carr Cabin Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, 6th Ave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tacoma

North End stay.With a stay at this North End vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Puget Sound and 2 miles (3 km) of 6th Ave. Wright Park and Marine Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Job Carr Cabin Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • 6th Ave - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Puget Sound Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 6 min drive
  • Union Station - 7 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Duke's Seafood Tacoma - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Spar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lobster Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Lights - ‬3 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.

The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston

This completely updated craftsman home is bright and warm and centered in Tacoma’s historic North End neighborhood. This charming 1917 bungalow is 5 minutes from Tacoma’s renowned Proctor, Old Town and Point Ruston districts. These vibrant and charming communities offer tree-lined streets, one of a kind shops and restaurants, beautiful parks, UPS, and sparkling waterfront views.

This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house was built in 1917 and exudes charm with 9' ceilings, original molding and refinished hardwood floors. This two story home features a living room, large dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the main floor. Upstairs is a completely refinished attic great room, complete with a second family room and queen bed.

Guests may enjoy relaxing on the front porch on summer evenings or for more privacy, enjoy the private back yard. The home offers YouTube TV and high speed wireless internet. There is off street parking for 2 vehicles, and ample street parking is available. The home sleeps 6, with 4 in privacy, and washer/dryer are provided. Easy access to all area Hospitals: St Joseph Medical Center Multicare Tacoma General and Multicare Allen and UPS (University of Puget Sound) is only blocks away.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors
If you do plan to leave early please let us know. The cleaners really appreciate the extra time.
Do not strip the beds and please start a load of towels in the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

North End Craftsman near Proctor Old Town Ruston
The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston Tacoma

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston to the airport?

This vacation home is 25.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi (15-min drive) from Owen Beach and 10.3 mi (34-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Emerald Queen Casino (9-min drive) and BJ's Bingo (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston to downtown Tacoma?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Tacoma.

The Proctor House: North End, Old Town, Ruston Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was fantastic and in such a great location. We walked to restaurants every night we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for allowing us to host our baby shower this weekend. It was the perfect space for us to invite family over for the afternoon and utilize your kitchen to cook and family room to spend time together. Was a great space and so cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood!

Beautiful home in a great neighborhood! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annarose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Stay

The property and location are ideal for visiting the most beautiful neighborhood and area in Tacoma.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Efficient process and communication

Great stay! More than enough space and although we had one car there was plenty of parking. Great host and I look forward to booking again if we ever visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Wonderful home close to the Proctor district, we thoroughly enjoyed this property and the surrounding amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tacoma respite

It is a great place to stay in a wonderful neighborhood on the North end of Tacoma. I would love to come back and enjoy during the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We loved staying at the Proctor house! It was so close to everything we wanted to see. Love the neighborhood and the home had everything we would have needed ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reston Way

Great home close to everything. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home

The home is in a stunning neighborhood with water views. We walked to the Procter District at night and felt totally safe. The home is adorable and comfortable We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home!

This place was awesome, the owners were attentive and everything was great. We were down for a work trip and this place worked out. We had a few conference calls and the beds were comfy! Place was a quick drive to everywhere and the community was awesome. Will definitely rebook!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tacoma Visit

This was a wonderful property. Great for a family with littles. Only one bathroom but for a few days that was fine with us. The washer and dryer in the basement was a great amenity to have! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawneen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay. Very nice home and all that we needed was available to us. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

We had to add a day and they were very accommodating! Nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a lovely neighborhood!

The house was perfectly located in a great neighborhood for long walks and beautiful views of the water. Comfortable bedrooms, and a great living room for hanging out. Highly recommend for a mellow girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Location

Host was extremely kind and accommodating. Peaceful suburban setting within short walking distance of Met Market -- a significant plus in my book. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabbatha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, clean, and quiet

This house was so cute. It is in a nice neighborhood. It’s clean, quiet, the beds are comfortable. Everything was great. Only one very small complaint, the kitchen is not stocked with any spices, or staples, but we weren’t staying long.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The house is lovely; everything was clean and clearly marked for use. The beds were very comfortable . We had a 12 and 14 year old with us who absolutely loved the upstairs loft. The property and the neighborhood were beautiful. Thank you !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynnette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

We all make mistakes

There was a kerfunkle with check-in but they were apologetic and made things right. Cute old house!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Tacoma House

The property was spacious, clean and comfortable and being an old house it had it's delightful quirks. The neighborhood was quiet and beautiful and it was nice sitting on the porch and relaxing. It's close to many restaurants with some in walking distance. The only drawback is that the stairs in the basement (where the washer & dryer are located) and the backyard are steep and uneven so you need to be careful walking down them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
We stayed in this home and it was fine. In a good location for our visit to the university but some small issues. We never heard from the owner - before, during or after. I asked a question in the app and never got a response. We arrived to a completely dark house. It was late and not welcoming at all. The house had what we needed but furnishings, including attic bed just on the floor left room for improvement. I did laundry in the washer but the dryer was broken so I had wet clothes to pack. This home wasn't a great fit for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasurable Proctor

It was a wonderful stay and surpassed the memories of living in the area 8 years ago. Our host was great and super responsive. We had an issue with the TV remotes. He was right on it and ordered new ones. Then they "appeared ". This occurred all during the stay because of our children. If you cook like myself, there is a multitude of cookware and dishes. You will need a quick trip to the Metropolitan Market and Safeway just a few blocks away. Get your groceries and settle in for a seriously comfortable cute home away from home.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute house in a great location, not great for kids

We really loved this house and the location. I am originally from Tacoma and it is tough to beat this location and these gorgeous craftsman houses. A few cons: We had our 2.5 and 5 year old with us and there were no conveniences for them (pack and play, high chair, reusable plastic cups/plates, etc). I loved this property as an adult and think maybe it’d be better suited for families with older kids. There was no water filtration system like a Brita or filter on the fridge so we had to buy endless bottles of water during our stay because the tap water didn’t taste great (this obviously isn’t the most environmentally-friendly option). I shared some feedback about some challenges that we had with the garbage disposal and didn’t find the response to be very friendly. Overall, the communication was satisfactory. We enjoyed our stay—Nice house, great location, just a few items that could have made it a 5 star review.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very stingy with supplies. Otherwise, great location, cleanliness and communication.

For a family of 4, staying for 6 nights, we were given 6 Keurig K-cups and ONE extra roll of toilet paper (other supplies were also strictly rationed). I emailed twice to ask for extra supplies and both times was told, “we only supply you enough to get started.” I can understand purchasing your own coffee, but there a should be standard coffee maker if people don’t want to purchase expensive, wasteful K-cups. In my opinion, not supplying enough toilet paper is inexcusable. At the very least, there should be a warning that says this is your one and only roll of toilet paper. Our 7-year-old had to wait in the bathroom while I ran to the store to buy more toilet paper. Ridiculous.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kory Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Tough house to stay in when utilizing all of the rooms. On the first day, the temperature inside the home was in the 80s. The upstairs attic room was in the 90s. To cool the sleeping spaces were 3 window based units. In the 2 main bedrooms, these units were sufficient for comfortable sleep. The upstairs room, however, this was not the case. The room stayed far too hot far too late into the evening for comfortable sleep, and the cooling unit is not satisfactorily installed in the window. After fixing this issue and contacting the property manager, our only hope was to pop open the windows in the evening to filter out as much hot air as possible. Once we got the temperature down (around the second evening). We were able to stay much more comfortably with some minor hiccups like the noise from the AC units.A couple other notes:-Upstairs lights don’t work/flicker-Wall plates upstairs missing from outlets (not good when you’re hosting small children)-abysmal water pressure/zero hot water in one of the sinks.-Locked out of Ecobee thermostat.-No towels ready. Had to run the dryer and get them from the basement.All in all it was a below average stay. Fortunately the surrounding area made it worth it still. I wouldn’t recommend staying in this home during warmer months.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025