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Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property

Holiday home in Port Orchard with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy your brand new 6 person hot tub as the 45 jets massage away your cares.
Gorgeous cottage kitchen with garden and bay views through dining room.
Large dining room with bay view. Seats 8 to 10.
Living Room with lots of large windows that open out onto porch and bay view.
Cozy wood burning fireplace/wood stove.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Orchard, WA
  • Place, Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91
  • Place, Space Needle
  • Place, Blake Island State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property

Not available for weddings, large events or one-night bookings.
This house does have air conditioning to cool off on those hot days.

Because of the tight knit neighborhood, a maximum of six (6) people are allowed at this property at any given time, this includes overnight and daytime guests/visitors.

The Cottage:
Del Mar Cottage is the charming 1920's Air Conditioned cottage by the sea you've been dreaming about. The character of this cottage, from traditional architectural details like crystal door knobs and elegant crown molding with beautiful easy open windows to let the cool sea breeze in, make this get a way a 'must stay'.

The Garden:
Relax on the garden's porch swing while reading and sipping your favorite lemonaid. Later enjoy some stargazing from your luxurious outdoor spa while planning the next day's ferry ride, antiquing or golf game.

The Neighborhood:
Just 15 minutes north of Gig harbor is Del Mar Cottage's tiny neighborhood of South Colby, nestled between Port Orchard, just 5 minutes to the West, or the Southworth ferry dock to Seattle, just 4 minutes the East. This charming cottage seems to have guarded the bay for many, many decades. Make Del Mar Cottage part of your next get away. You'll want to come back every year!

Walks & Dog Lovers: There are several wonderful walks to take your dog on for an adventure. By the way, the house allows a maximum of two dogs, and each dog is a separate pet fee. Del Mar Cottage is one house back from the beach, but there is a quiet, single lane frontage road that is directly on the beach, great for walks and viewing all that the beach has to offer. The frontage road (SE Cornell) is just west of the Del Mar Cottage gate.

Then, just 1/8 of a mile east from the cottage is Harper Pier, overlooking Puget Sound. Continue your walk another 1/8 of a mile to the park just past SE Scatterwood Lane; great for letting the dog run in the fenced little league base ball area.

Across from the park is a natural boat and kayak launch, great for letting the dog play in the water!

Keywords: Cottage, Bungalow, Cozy, Charming

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not child-proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine.
Guests agree to sign agreement and send back with a scan/photo copy of Government issued ID.
No events or parties. 6 people in the house max.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Orchard

Port Orchard is home to this holiday home. Seattle Center and Paramount Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at T-Mobile Park or Lumen Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Orchard, WA

What's nearby

  • Blake Island State Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 37 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 48 min drive - 77.5 km
  • Muckleshoot Casino - 54 min drive - 86.6 km
  • Westfield Southcenter Mall - 60 min drive - 98.6 km

Getting around

  • Kent Station - 60 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Dave's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manchester Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1920's English Cottage w/Water Views •A Del Mar Vacation Property located?

Situated in Port Orchard, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Manchester State Park, Lincoln Park and Vashon Maury Island Heritage Museum. Alki Beach and Seattle Chinese Garden are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating to my needs. The home is lovely and comfy. The yard is filled with many beautiful things. Would love to have stayed in better weather to have seen it all in bloom.
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velvet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. The house was very cozy and felt like home. The location was great and the scenery was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, well kept house. Owner was very pleasant and easy to get a hold of. We'll definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Del Mar Cottage! The house is so cute and cozy, and super close to both the ferry and activities. Kitchen was fully stocked which made making pizza for family board game night super convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Craftsman Cottage, very quaint. Chicken process was very easy. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Another wonderful visit

My husband, two children and i have stayed at this property numerous times and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Relaxing

Very much enjoyed our stay. Very quiet venue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

A return visit

Really enjoyed my stay. This marks my third visit. I will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, and great style. Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage surrounded by green gardens. Fair view of the ocean/bay. We drove to an inlet near the cottage and walked down to the little one way road that followed along the beach. Lots of seaweed and dead/live crabs. Great location. Fun quiet place. My son loved the piano that could play itself!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Christmas in Port Orchard

Our stay was very good. The owner was readily available for any questions we had.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Cute family friendly place

The place was super comfortable for our long stay. The property was lovely and so was the area.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Southworth cottage

Very clean cottage. Has all the amenities. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Cozy cottage

We had everything we needed for a long holiday weekend. The host was friendly and responded quickly. We enjoyed being able to quickly walk down to the water, and seeing deer in the yard next to the house. The hot tub was gorgeous on our chilly, cloudy nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Beautiful property

Had a wonderful time. Very convenient for exploring the area and a relaxing locale for our downtime.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Beautiful property

This was our third visit to this unique and lovely house. Property is very peaceful and quiet with a wonderful back yard and porch. We would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esra U.

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

Weekend getaway

Really enjoyed our stay with friends. Nice, clean house, equipped with all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Truly charming cottage

This was a great place to stay. Very comfortable & relaxing atmosphere. Very cute cottage & nicely decorated. We had a wonderful stay & will be back! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

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

Peaceful

The location is wonderfully located for a bit of R&R!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

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

Cute cottage with water views

Enjoyed the stay. The kitchen was well equipped. Quiet location with water views. Nice outdoor area as well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anyssa F.

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

Beautiful Property

This property has some quirks (as it should for a 1920s home). It was a great stay with a wonderful view!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanche N.

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

Great place

The cottage is equipped with everything you need. It is 8 minutes from the ferry. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus. We would happily rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan D.

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

Wedding weekend staycation

I stayed here for the weekend of my wedding, as it was right down the road from the venue. It was more than I expected. Extremely clean and cozy, the hot tub was kept at the perfect temp, jazz playing when I checked in. I think the checkout list is a little excessive, but I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Darling cottage

Cottage was well kept and clean. Nice amenities and close to restaurants and the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erik Giddings (Del Mar Cottage)

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We were lucky enough to find Del Mar Cottage years ago. The home has been beautifully maintained since the 1920’s and we thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to share its beauty with travelers worldwide.

Why they chose this property

We have enjoyed this location because of the water views and the short 40-minute trip into Seattle via the nearby Southworth Ferry.

What makes this property unique

Listening to the waves against the shore in the evening, and waking up to the sounds of the morning brings a peaceful start to your day at Del Mar Cottage. Save some time for beach combing or strolling to nearby Harper’s Pier.

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