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Anderson Island Escape

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A calm river with dense forest on both sides.
A deer in a grassy field with dense foliage in the background.
A living room with two beige couches, a glass coffee table, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.
A retro arcade machine with 'The Simpsons' branding, featuring a screen displaying animated characters, joystick controls, and a coin slot.
A vintage arcade machine with a screen displaying 'The Simpsons' logo and game title.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 12•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Anderson Island,, WA
  • Place, Josephine Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chambers Bay Golf Course
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 (Master)

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Main)

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (Master)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Anderson Island Escape

Newer construction style home, nestled in the woods of the island. Close to saltwater marina with dock for your boat and fresh water lake a block away from the front door for fishing.

This a 1,800 sq ft. family vacation home nestled in the woods, pine needles on the walkway and deer in the yard. Very nice and modern. We just added 2 full size arcade games in the game room. The Simpson which is 4 player and RidgeRacer which also includes 4 other driving games. It is professionally cleaned after each stay, but there may be some dust missed here, spare towel in the washer there, etc... If you want to be on an island in the Puget Sound, have room to stretch out and make smores & memories w/ the family at the backyard fire pit with the occasional deer, than our place is perfect.

Quaint general store, golf course, and restaurant on the shores of Lake Josephine, one of two fresh water lakes on the island.

There is also a historical farm house with gift shops and museum that you can tour. Great time to go is during the annual Apple squeeze where you can press your cider just like the did on the island over a 100 years ago.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1152404vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Anderson Island

Located in Anderson Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Chambers Bay Golf Course and Stina's Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Travelling with kids? Consider Titlow Park and Narrows Plaza Bowl. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Anderson Island,, WA

What's nearby

  • Josephine Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 50 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Fort Lewis Museum - 54 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 55 min drive - 20.2 km
  • The Home Course - 59 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 53 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Roundabout Espresso - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson Island Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anderson Island Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anderson Island Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anderson Island Escape?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Anderson Island Escape located?

This family-friendly Anderson Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Josephine Lake and Eagle Island State Park. Lyle Point and South Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly, nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, specious and quiet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time during our stay on the island! We went for Christmas and it was the best Christmas we'd had in years! The house we rented was exactly what it said it was, cozy and perfect for a family gathering. The property was clean and had a very efficient use of the space. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Had a great time!

We had a great time! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Njeri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in process was easy, the appliances were good quality, the housing space was adequate for the whole family, and the transport process was reliable. The house was homey, and we all enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

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

Good getaway place

We had a great and relaxing vacation with our family. Really enjoyed exploring the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and your time on the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juli D.

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

Great for a family reunion

This was a perfect house to pair with others on the island for our family reunion
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time! The beds were very comfortable, The kitchen had everything we needed. I was impressed with how big the living room and dining rooms were. Great layout of the house. We had easy access to the lake. So all in all I would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rick B.

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

This unit is everything they say it is… Very comfortable!

The location is great, and very quiet… Everything was kept clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cari k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. The home seemed to be equipped with everything. Check in and put was easy. Communication with the host was quick. The kids are asking to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica T.

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

Family vacation

It's a nice house with plenty of room for a big family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Great space for a group

We found this property to be spacious, clean, quiet and close enough to the lakes and amenities to enjoy all that the HOA has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
We are very glad the house met your needs well and that you enjoyed your time on the island. Hopefully you were able to get your Jet Skis out on the lake as you planned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great place to gather

We enjoyed the private small backyard and patio, and walking just 2 minutes to a lake dock. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking, and the large living room was good for our group to play games in. Thanks to Greg for the accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
So glad to hear you had a good time and the house met your needs well. The view from the lake dock near the house is one of my favorites. Hope you come back to the island. Thanks Chris
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Relaxing retreat

We had a nice retreat in a peaceful neighborhood. The owner was great with communicating and responding quickly to questions. The house had everything we needed and provided a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2022
Glad to hear you had a nice stay at the house and enjoyed your vacation. Come back to the island soon, it was great talking with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison C.

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

Anderson island

Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Large convenient house, secluded back yard, steps away from the lake!!!! Totally enjoyed the Swimming Hole!!! Water slides, area for little kids, warm water!! We will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2021
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joesph H.

Nice house, beautiful island

We enjoyed our stay on the island. We talked to a lot of friendly people. The biggest drawback is that you are at the mercy of the ferry schedule
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Yes, there is a ferry ride but has a beautiful scenic view of the Puget Sound. Ferry does run every hour from early morning to late at night and is only a 15 to 20 minute ride. Download the app "Anderson Island Assistant: and you can see the schedule on your smartphone and purchase tickets from your phone.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

As advertised.

Property was as advertised. It's a little close to the resort areas for my personal preference, but others might like the location a lot. The house is larger than It seems from the description and would probably be adequate for a larger group. We may come back with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes the house is much bigger than people think usually. Be great to see you back.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Easy access. Quick responses to our questions. House was… questionable. Carpets dirty but I can forgive because it’s a forest environment. Master bath shower curtain rust/mildew at the bottom. Hall bath toilet seat not connected to toilet????? Last was the weirdest. No beds had a top sheet. Had fitted bottom sheet but no top sheet. Just a blanket/comforter. Weird. They sell them in sets don’t they? All in all the house did the job for us. The surroundings are beautiful and the house was warm and dry with a nice kitchen and big screen TV. A little maintenance will make the place 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D.

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

A Perfect Getaway

It was the second time we reserved the house this year. Nice specious house with no stairs. There is plenty of everything for your needs. Perfect covered outdoor seating area!!! We spent most of our time outside, even though it was raining. A couple of reindeers came to visit us. We are definitely coming back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2021
Really glad you had such a great time, this one of our favorite times of year to be on the island. See you again in the summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

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

A stunning getaway

We had a large family gathering at this house and the experience was amazing. My wife and I got married in the back yard in a small ceremony which was simply beautiful and private! Everything you need to have an amazing time with the family and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This house boosted the perfect balance of nature and quite relaxation. We found the community to be very friendly and helpful. Our family gives this rental and all the amenities a five star rating! Once again to the owners thank very much and many blessings to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
We are so glad you were able to celebrate such a special occasion at our island house. My sister had her wedding celebration on the island as well. We wish you many happy years and anniversaries to come.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yong K.

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

Clearness

Need clean at back yard fire place and chair etc... coffe machine looks olds and dirty etc...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Relaxing time on Anderson Island

We brought our teen grandkids for a short vacation...despite the fact we had some unusually cloudy weather, we had a lovely stay. The house has a few quirks, but overall was very comfortable and lots of room to spread out as well as to be together. We went to both lakes....they were wonderful and we are always surprised at how empty they are. Be sure to plan your trip back so that you are in line for the ferry...if you miss it during the week, you can wait quite awhile since the times are spread out more. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOME!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roger E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good but needs repairs.

Bathroom towel hooks need replacing; no towels were on them when we arrived and soon found out why when couldn’t use. The dishwasher settings wouldn’t work except for a 99min cycle on one rack or something. The video game pedal broken. Coffee pot leaks underneath. The place very old and outdated, but we saw that on pictures. Good luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

Perfect location

We had a group of 10 people, including children and adults. This was a great accomodation to fit us all. We added a tucked away futon to the twin bedroom and two kids slept on the L- shaped couch instead of the pull out sofa because it was quick and easy. Lots of linens and towels were available. Host brought us dish soap when we were running out. The arcade machines were a hit with the kids. The best part of the location is that it's a block or two away from Lake Josephine that doesn't have any motorized boats. If you have access to kayaks, definitely bring them! Our crew had fun swimming there as well. I will note that we had a little mouse situation on the last day, getting into our loaves of bread and a new bag of chips. We didn't have any issues the previous days and it's country living so it doesn't bother me, but just wanted to give a heads up to keep an eye on your food or keep it in a tub with a lid. The only other thing I'd wish for was enough plates and bowls for everyone, but we were able to make do. Overall, we are very grateful to be able to stay at this place and would definitely consider staying here again. Thank you to Chris for making this available!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Stacey

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Why they chose this property

Love being on Anderson Island

What makes this property unique

There are two fresh water lakes on the island we are just down the street from one of the parks on the lake.

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