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Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-

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This is actual view from 2 bedrooms, living, dining, yard and porches/decks
House sits at end of long private cul de sac. quiet, private and views.
Covered front porch. back porch has only 3 steps for those needing easier access
Master Queen Bed. Watch ships from bed...awesome
Mater Bedroom seating and views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • University of Puget Sound
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tacoma Dome
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-

Newly Redone. Beautiful Home. Close to Everything, with Outstanding Views of Commencement Bay. Walking distance to hip Old Town North Tacoma. Minutes to the Waterfront. High End Neighborhood. This roomy 6 bedroom home is new to the vacation and corporate rental market. It has been designed with you in mind. 6 bedrooms, open kitchen, private den, living room, fireplace seating area, laundry and 3 bathrooms allow you the privacy and space you need to enjoy your time in Tacoma. ((Please take a moment to watch the video)The large picture windows provide breathtaking views of the Bay and Old Town Tacoma. Lay in bed and watch the ships come in to port. The spacious property provides plenty of room to gather outside on one of the two balconies or lawn areas and enjoy your time. Shoot some basketball while others are enjoying an outdoor meal. Rainy days in Tacoma are beautiful when seen gazing out the window from in front of the cozy fireplace. The firework show from your balcony on the fourth of July is nothing short of amazing. We made sure to pick out new comfortable mattresses for all six of the bedrooms. Coffee maker, large TV, washer and dryer and all the kitchen items you will need to make yourself at home during your stay.

Close to everywhere you need and want to be, Prospect Hill is one of the most sought after areas of Tacoma. Perched above it all yet minutes from UPS, Museums, Tacoma Dome, Downtown Tacoma, Ruston Way, Water Activities, Point Defiance Park and walking distance to the popular Old Town Tacoma. Prospect Hill is an upscale, safe and beautiful neighborhood.

This home has been in our family for over 40 years. It is such a special place. It was such a blessing having coffee each day on the balcony, opening your eyes each morning and looking out at the harbor before your feet even hit the floor, gathering together for dinner parties, bbq lunches outside on the lawn or just enjoying time with those you love, this is the place you want to be.

Although we no longer live at this home, we have decided to keep it in the family and share it with others for vacation, short term rental or business travel. You will love this home and this setting and we will love knowing that you are enjoying it.

We have often used travel sites to book homes when we travel. We have felt most comfortable in the homes who pride themselves in cleanliness. We have a professional cleaning staff and have set the highest of standards for cleanliness. Your comfort is very important to us.

Please let us know how we can assist you in making your stay everything you hoped it would be. We are available by phone 24 hours and want to help you with any details or accommodations you need. We list this home to accommodate 11 but it can accommodate more if someone would like to sleep on the couch. Please let us know if your family is larger and needs more room.

For a great, ON the Water...waterfront experience, see our 2 other vrbo listings
https://www.vrbo.com/1414069

And

https://www.vrbo.com/1045099

Property manager

Ann Jolie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair available
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Events

No events allowed
Check with owners, will allow small gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strict no pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on premisis
No Parties. Quiet time after 10pm to not disturb neighbors.

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
Note from host: Check with owners, will allow small gatherings
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tacoma

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in North End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma. Pantages Theater and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Tacoma and Foss Waterway Seaport. Travelling with kids? Make time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Tacoma Dome. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Theater District Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frisko Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Duke's Seafood Tacoma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shake Shake - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed- located?

This family-friendly Tacoma holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Puget Sound, Wright Park and 6th Ave. Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R. Joseph S.

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

Amazing Views and Value

This beautiful home is tucked away in Tacoma just above the Old Town area with expansive, panoramic views of Puget Sound, Brown’s Point, and Commencement Bay. As much as the listing talks about and shows pictures of the view, the descriptions and photos don’t do justice to the breathtaking vistas. The home is spacious with a nice bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor and the rest of the bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. Two bedrooms upstairs share the expansive views you find from the main level living areas, and there is a balcony upstairs, as well as a large porch on the ground level. The home was immaculate and comfortable. Check in and out were a breeze. And Annie was very helpful and immediately responsive any time we had a concern. The location of the home is easy to find,near the end of a quiet and very narrow road. And from the home you can easily walk down the large hill to the water along Ruston Way, and there are several markets, restaurants, and coffee shops within a 5-10 minute drive. Overall, the value of the home is hard to beat. We can’t wait to stay here again next time we find ourselves in the Tacoma area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

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

Gorgeous Views, Incredibly Responsive Hosts

The house was just as advertised: gorgeous views of Puget Sound. So calm, so relaxing.It’s well stocked with everything you need.The beds are varying levels of firm and not so firm so we shifted around rooms, finding the right firmness for each person. It was nice to have that variability. It’s also conveniently located close to grocery stores and restaurants.The owners are incredibly fast to respond to any questions. They get 10 stars!The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars is the house has an ant problem. The owners came immediately and got rid of the ants in the room (Diningroom table). But later (we stayed a few days), I was stepping on ants in another room (upstairs bath). If they could eliminate the ant issue (and I don’t know how), this would be not a 5 star but a 10 star house.Would I stay there again? Absolutely I would love to.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rori H.

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

Beautiful Views

I was super impressed with how cute and quaint this neighborhood was. This house was super spacious and had more than enough room for our family. My favorite part was enjoying the ocean views every morning on the giant balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Comfortable house, plenty of space, great location, no issues, great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Stowe S.

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

Beautiful view all around, nice neighborhood

As a local PNWer who knows the not so clean reputation of Tacoma, this beautiful neighborhood of Prospect Hill surprised me and impressed me greatly. So many beautiful, old, well-maintained houses. Lovely neighborhood.6 minutes to 2 supermarkets across the street from each other. 6 minute drive to a walk along the shore and restaurants. 11 minutes to the History Museum.We saw fireworks in all directions on New Year's Eve. Wonderful time.The house is very roomy. Landlord says she'll add a desk which will be convenient. Landlord is super responsive.We couldn't get the Amazon Fire stick to work, and were stuck with regular channels and Youtube. Hope that access will be better for the next guest.Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Great time

Great plenty of dishes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristeen S.

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

Incredible views

This home is perfect for family gatherings. The views are amazing and the neighborhood is beautiful and safe. The home owner is very kind and helpful. We took walks everyday and visited a delicious coffee house about a two minute drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Wonderful

Gorgeous views and very comfy stay. We loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Great Location

We were there for a wedding. The location was close to everything we were involved in. Host was very accommodating. Home was comfortable and supplied all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beccie B.

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

A Must Stay kinda place

We loved this place. It worked well for my daughters wedding and the multiple family members that came and went from town. Host went above and beyond for us. We needed to check in early and then extended it for an additional day. Annie was so accommodating. 10+++ starts for this property and for the host!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Charming Home with Amazing View

Our stay at this location was wonderful. We had ten adults who were able to have a bedroom. The bathrooms were enough for us all to share. The beds were very comfortable and the house was clean. We spent one week in this location and it was as described in the details. The house was very clean and had all amenities that we needed. The view of the Sound is amazing. Loved having binoculars to look for whales. Ann was quick to respond before our stay with questions I had. Our stay was thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

donWolf K.

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

Great family meeting place, room to mingle. Good view.

As advertised. Great communication. Clean, well-kept house. Nice views and balconies. It worked out well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

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

Great house

What a beautiful home that is in a great location. Well kept. Very spacious and those views are incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Nice house great views.

Every thing was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victor W.

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

Views are phenomenal

Nice house great views from 2 upstairs bedrooms and 2 outside decks. Views from main level front living rooms also great. Kitchen well furnished; beds comfortable. Great location - close to many things in Tacoma
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

Excellent location for larger group

Family reunion and group really enjoyed the property and location. Beautiful view and close to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Property Manager was very communicative, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabbatha W.

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

Room for the whole family.

This property was so nice. The whole family came for our daughter’s graduation. There is room for everyone. We had 11 adults and a four year old and four cars (with room for at least two more). Grocery stores were very close by as well as restaurants and coffee shop. If you plan to do any cooking and have left overs, you may need foil, plastic wrap, or ziplocs. The coffee grinder and coffee pot were A+. We replaced a few skillets that were at the end of their life and were reimbursed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca T., Olympia, Washington

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

view ,view, view!

The view is fantastic! Plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocky Z., San Clemente

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

Great Stay Over the Holidays

The pictures of the house were great and it didn't disappoint in real life. My family and I had a great time. Our host was excellent - great communication. Very clean, great neighborhood. There were 9 of us and it fit us very comfortably. We were able to walk to a few restaurants and bars. Museums nearby (a short drive). Overall a great stay. We'd definitely recommend this place and would stay there again. Total thumbs up!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosene B., Anchorage, Alaska

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

Family reunion

This was a wonderful place for a gathering. Beautiful house with breathtaking view! Very responsive hosts, Daily adventures and hikes. But the kitchen was amazing. We cooked all our meals together because we love cooking! And there was every kind of cooking implement we needed! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Beautiful views

Our family enjoyed our fall visit to the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful views from a historic location. The owners were so easy to work with and shared plenty of helpful tips. Be sure to budget time for coffee on the porch each morning - it’s just breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eve b.

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

An absolutely amazing home

Our family rented this house when we came to Tacoma for our son’s wedding and we couldn’t be happier… the house was meticulous, the views amazing and the owners easy to communicate with. We were able to walk almost everywhere and really enjoyed the neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

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

Incredible family home with an amazing view

We had such a wonderful time staying at 106 Orchard. There were 7 of us including an infant and a 4 year old. We all loved having coffee on the porch every morning watching the ships go by. You can even see the top of Rainier on a clear day! The host, Annie, was incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs. Check in and checkout were smooth and easy. We really cannot say enough great things about this home and we hope to return in the future. One small thing— the train is pretty loud in the mornings so I’d recommend running the fan or bringing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane (Duey) H.

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

Great place👍

Great place👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ann Jolie

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My husband Dave and I split our time between Gig Harbor, Washington and California. We have grown children living in both areas so we go back and forth to spend as much time with them as possible. We have really enjoyed putting together the three homes that we offer as vacation or business rentals. We have this home that you are viewing now, which we call the Prospect Hill Home. We have two other homes which are both waterfront homes, One in Gig Harbor and one just outside Gig Harbor in Olalla. If you are interested in staying on the water please see our other VRBO listings. You can look them up by listing number 1045099 the Captains House (sleeps 6) or 1414069 Driftwood Beach Million Dollar Home (Sleeps 12).

Why they chose this property

This property is in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Tacoma. Sitting on the top of what is known as Prospect Hill and overlooking Commencement Bay and Old town Tacoma on one side and Mt Rainer on the other. Close to some of Tacoma's best restaurants, museums, Pt Defiance Park and Zoo and of course the water. Stunning views, Large decks and balcony, outdoor grass area, fireplace and 6 bedrooms make this the place you want to stay while in Tacoma.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views, large decks, great neighborhood

Languages:

English

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