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Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay

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Exterior
Fall colors
Terrace/patio
Olympic Mountains from Kitchen & Bedroom #2
Sunset in the summer

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Kopachuck State Park
  • Point Defiance Park
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay

Previous wood shop turned into a beautifully remodeled coastal cottage in 2013. Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain view’s out your kitchen windows. Sit on the front porch and BBQ. Sharpen your pickleball and basketball skills on the sport court. Walk/run the Forest Beach or Morelands loops. Horsehead Bay boat launch is 3/4 mi around the bay. Take your SUP or Kayak for a day trip to Dead man’s Island (Cutt’s Island) 3mi boat from the bay.
Too rainy for outside exercise, Peloton is available for you (bring your own shoes and peloton app subscription). Playground available for the kiddos.

Kopachuck State Park is a 4.5 mi drive away with beach access to the public. Historic Downtown Gig Harbor is a 15 minute drive. Lovely and walkable downtown with many shops and restaurants/tap rooms. Visit Tides Tavern, Seven Seas brewery, Heritage Distillery, Morso, Millville or Suzanne’s bakery downtown.

Property description:

Bedroom 1-
1 queen bed, 1 twin/twin bunk bed with a trundle. Trundle would be perfect for a small child. Ample closet space available.

Bedroom 2-
Water/Mountain view, double bed, workspace made of reclaimed wood, beautiful wood built-ins with ample storage space. Pack-n-Play, and child’s eating seat available (attaches to table).

Living space- hardwoods throughout, large cozy sofa, TV with Roku entertainment system, bookshelf packed with books, puzzles, baby toys on the bottom.

Kitchen:
Beautiful views as you make your coffee/tea in the am. Microwave, Large toaster oven, Double hotplate, stocked with all needed kitchen items including a crockpot.

Dining space-
Handmade reclaimed wood table.

Outside-
Private deck leads to separate entrance. Grill and chairs are available for you.
Sport court and playground are shared with our family. There is a storage bin with outdoor sports equipment available to use. Please close the lid when you are done so rain does not get in. The cottage has a private entrance. It is located on top of our garage. Free parking is available for 1 car on the grass right before the basketball court to the left side of the driveway.

Perfect for traveling nurses, families visiting the area, vacation in the Pacific Northwest.

20 min to St. Anthony’s Hospital, 30 min to Tacoma General/Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and 26 min to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Discovery Village and Narrows Plaza Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Wright Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Fox Island Sand Spit - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 29 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 29 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 32 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 43 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 29 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Island View Market - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bbq2U - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Halftime Sports Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay located?

This family-friendly Gig Harbor cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kopachuck State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fox Island Sand Spit and Cutts Island State Park. Harbor History Museum and Grandview Forest Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jaime Payne

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Why they chose this property

Beautiful Forest beach/Horsehead Bay neighborhood. Extremely walkable. Enjoy the Olympic Mountain View’s in between tall Fir/Cedar trees.

Languages:

English