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Water view Studio Unit

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 229.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lakewood, WA
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Queen Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Water view Studio Unit

Charming lakefront building built in 1903 as a boys gymnasium, converted into 12 separate apartment units in the 1950's. This studio unit, with a sitting area separated by a kitchen. The unit is located on the 3rd floor and has spectacular views of the lake. There is no elevator, you will need to climb 3 flights to reach the unit. The last flight of stairs is narrow.

Originally a gymnasium for a boys' school, this charming 12-unit apartment complex, sits on a spacious lakefront lot, in a residential neighborhood.

This is on the 3rd floor, a studio unit sleeps 2 with 1 bathroom with shower (no bathtub). A small living room with water view and a kitchen. The last set of stairs to the 3rd floor are narrow.

This unit has fantastic views and all the comfort of a home. No elevator in the building. To reach unit, it is necessary to climb stairs.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a gas stove, toaster, coffee maker (coffee, tea, hot chocolate), and a fridge. Pancake mix and basic cooking necessities (oil, some spices) are provided for your convenience.

There is a small deck, on the 3rd floor right outside the unit with amazing views.

A canoe and kayaks are available for your use. Life vests must be used . The canoe and kayaks need to be brought back on land and left where found. All other water toys belong to our tenants, please do not use them.

The dock, and the common areas are shared by the tenants. This again is a 12 unit building with no elevator.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quite hours after 10 pm Life jackets worn at all times with kayaks, canoe or paddleboards Smoking in outside designated areas only.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lakewood

Located in Lakewood, this apartment is on a lake. Fort Lewis Museum and Freighthouse Square are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Lakewood, WA

What's nearby

  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Washington State Fair Events Center - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Westfield Southcenter Mall - 47 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 7 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Water view Studio Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water view Studio Unit?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water view Studio Unit on 17 August 2026 start from NZ$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Water view Studio Unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water view Studio Unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water view Studio Unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water view Studio Unit located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic and within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Clare Hospital and Fort Steilacoom Dog Park. Lakewold Gardens and Stina's Cellars are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, thoughtful extras, great communication. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brynn

Clean room, charming decor, great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and will stay again. Mike was awesome and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The view is gorgeous and the backyard is full of fun amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view of the lake. Hosts were very helpful. Quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really lovely room in a cute lodge! The lake front area was a great spot to relax and it was conveniently close to shops. The unit was spacious and clean. The street was very quiet, a great place and area! Parking was super convenient and the hosts were great at communicating - they even left me a handwritten note which was so so sweet! I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute and convenient. Lots of homey extras
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anlyn f.

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

Awesome!

Full kitchen living area bed and bathroom in a cute and cozy space. View of the lake and lots of board games and access to water toys ! Would recommend and come back again! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

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

Two nights delight

Great studio lodging. Very roomy with comfortable bed. Cute little kitchen even came with pancake mix and syrup along with drip coffee maker and frig. Nice view through the trees of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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

Lakeside

Apts very clean and well appointed. Beds comfy. Showers hot. House quiet. My second stay here and I will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

A hidden gem!

Wonderfully appointed property from the studio to the outdoor activities. We found the studio to be quiet, clean and comfortable. The property grounds are a dream with a BBQ area, fire pit area, grassy area leading to the dock and water! We did not want to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Loved it

We were in town to see our son, first time in the Pacific Northwest. Staying at the Inn was an excellent choice--beautiful lakefront location w/ access to the dock and amenities, a well-appointed studio apartment with full kitchen and bath, and easy access to local amenities. Friendly and quiet. I'm hoping it will be available for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Solo Traveler

Nice cozy room rental with comfortable bed. It was clean and in a nice location. No A/C, but opening a window let in very nice cool evening air. Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience when communicating with the on-site manager. It's unnerving as a single woman traveling solo when there is no timely communication with the on-site manager. However, the owners were very responsive and I appreciated that. Also, I was unfamiliar with this type of lodging. The front door to the home stays open 24/7 with individual rooms/apartments on the inside. Not bad, just unexpected as I did not understand that when reading the posting/reviews. Again, traveling solo, I would probably not stay in this type of lodging again. This is simply a personal preference and to inform others who might not be familiar with this type of lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terijo S.

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

A Wonderful Retreat...

What a great property manager who lives on site. It was tranquil and restful. I will definitely return for longer than 3 days!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Clean and Great Location

Great communication and beautiful location! Studio was very clean and comfortable Worked perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found this studio to be wonderful and comfortable! The views are great, and the property itself is worth a stroll, many visual treats. The room is super clean, and Ron is an excellent host. The only draw back for me is a bad knee, so the stairs were hard to navigate up and down 3 flights. We will definitely book again if we're back in the area (on a lower floor), and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. We loved being able to cook our own meals, the place was very quiet, and having free access to kayaks and the beautiful lake was a bonus! Not far from great waterfall hikes and Mt. Rainier National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Cozy and Charming

Great value and great location .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna Y.

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

Great place

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The studio was perfect for us. I need a kitchen to cook safe, gluten-free meals while traveling. In addition, the bed was really comfortable. We had enough room for the two of us for a week, and we enjoyed the firepit outside near the lake one evening. We'll book again next time we visit our daughter.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As expected for price

The views from this property are lovely, check in and checkout were seamless, and communication was easy. My only complaint would be that the whole place smells like cat urine which was so strong that people commented on my clothes smelling like cat urine when I would go to work. Its not just the unit I stayed in, the halls and stairwells did as well.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamal H.

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

One of the best stays in the Tacoma area

This place was awesome, the host was amazing as well. My daughter's visited me while I stayed as well as my girlfriend and the owner was very understanding. The property is beautiful and if you get the chance take you or the kids on the canoe, it was well worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Steilacoom Lake Property

The room was very nice and very clean. The bed was comfortable. There was a little bit of a smell when you walked into the main building, but that went away when you got into the room. There were kayaks, canoes and paddle boards to use. You can’t beat the price. If the owners wanted to spiff up the place, they could paint the outside of the place and replace the carpet on the stairs. Our room was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori J.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Acceptable

The property was nice and the unit is located on a nice lake but the building needs to be updated (painted, carpet, floors finished, secure balcony, etc). Our unit needed some decorating TLC also so it looks more presentable (rugs, a bed skirt, etc.) but those things aren’t a deal breaker. It was nice to be within walking distance of a plaza in case we needed anything. Overall, it was “okay” but I probably wouldn’t stay there again unless it is updated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

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

Dekoban on The lake

My fiancee and i habe stayed here before. It was so great we had to come back! This time was even better than the last! Nice, cozy apartments, beautiful, well kept grounds, and tons of amenities at your disposal. Its right on Steilacoom Lake and their are canoes,and kayaks fornyour use. Firepits, BBQs, etc. A Also close to shopping. And Ron is such an AWESOME host, very friendly and willing to help in any way he can! We highly recommend this spot for a nice long weekend get away!!! We'll be back again Ron! Thanks for a very memorable trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kari C.

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

Great little place for the price

This little room is perfect if you need an affordable, quiet and peaceful place to stay. I'm a bit of a clean freak, so I would have preferred some of the cupboards/closets been cleaner, but it didn't ruin our stay. Over all a very nice experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

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