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Getaway with access to water, pickleball!

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Welcome to relaxation and comfort!
Mt. Rainier views from the bay
Surrounded by nature
Entire property layout
Open living/ kitchen area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Penrose Point State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Trillium Creek Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kopachuck State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Getaway with access to water, pickleball!

The Hideaway at Wisteria Hollow by Trekadoo Family Vacations!

Come Kayak and paddleboard in 2 lovely secluded bays. Wildlife, seals, sea lions. Views of Mt. Rainer when its clear! Stunning.

This apartment sleeps 6 but if you need room for up to 25 know that we have 3 houses on this one estate so ask for details.
Darling 2nd story apartment over large garage. Shares no-bank beach, 6 acres of grounds and kayaks with Victorian and the Cottage by the Sea. 2 bedroom, one bath, sofa sleeper.



Quiet rural neighborhood.

Please note: HOUSE RULES:
Walking on the beach all around the bay is encouraged. However, going off the beach onto any other neighbors private property is strictly forbidden, including any of the neighboring floating docks., Our floating dock is the BLACK one. The neighbors is wood ---that one is off limits.
Digging on ANY beach besides that directly behind our home is strictly forbidden. Clams, & oyster digging only on our beach and only with a legal WA state fishing license. Harvesting anything from any neighboring beaches is strictly forbidden. If fishing and digging is allowed at Penrose State Park or any other public beach, with a valid fishing license, you may dig there.
If you dig on any neighboring beach, or dig anywhere without a valid license, you will be subject to the applicable state fines ($1000-$5000).

The whole second floor is for the guest. Guest has access to the full yard, sport court, beach and kayaks of the main property across the street. The garage is below and is mainly only used for storage.

Great 2 bedroom home. Lovely natural light and space. Full kitchen, linens and towels. Full use of the 200' private beach and sport court next door. Plus 4 kayaks available for all guests.

If we agree to a pet, there will be an additional $150 pet fee.

Multiple parking spaces available in front and to the sides of this home.

We have guests sign a rental contract outside the domain. Ask for details. Guests booking must be 25 years old. No parties allowed

Carpeted stairs provide access to this second story apartment.

Our 3 house estate shares one wifi connection and it originates in the large main house across the street. The wifi signal in this apartment can varies but can be lower. Moving closer to the main house is occasionally necessary.

Please see our Guidebook for checkout and check-in instructions!

Property manager

Kathryn

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
It is required to wear a life preserver if using a Trekadoo Family Vacations kayak or paddleboard.
Do not go over the weight limit of 300 lbs for any Trekadoo Family Vacations kayak, and only one person at a time per paddleboard.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Lakebay

Located in Home, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Discovery Village and Titlow Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at BMX Park or Cheney Stadium.
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Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

  • Penrose Point State Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Trillium Creek Winery - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bay Lake - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kopachuck State Park - 41 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 55 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 43 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zog's - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪El Sombrero Key Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Road House On The Hill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Getaway with access to water, pickleball! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Getaway with access to water, pickleball!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Getaway with access to water, pickleball!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Getaway with access to water, pickleball! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trillium Creek Winery and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bay Lake. Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Perfect spot for a weekend getaway

Easy and efficient, they went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and everything was in order. A friend lives just a few houses nearby and it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Right on the Water

We booked all three of these homes for our large family gathering. Each cottage was clean a well maintained. We enjoyed our stay and loved the private beach which was perfect for our family. The manager was very accommodating (I had lots of questions as this was our first time visiting the area). Would definitely recommend to a friend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Beautiful place to visit

We had a great stay! The property was beautiful and my son had such a fun time just skipping rocks on the beach. The Wifi left a lot to be desired, but if you want to unplug, you probably won't care. The locals were very friendly and always willing to give advice about places to eat or things to do with our 2 year old. Lakebay is remote. If you want to be close to the city you might want to choose another local. So relaxing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Indra F.

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

Convenient

Wonderful place to house overflow guests for a local neighbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Josie K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Very frustrating

I have never complained about any place I have ever stayed but we didn't have a great visit at all. First of all... it took us 15 minutes to get the key out of the lock box. Very frustrating. When we finally got into the apartment the overwhelming musty smell was very hard to tolerate. We then decided to open the windows to allow fresh air. My daughter then discovered there was not a screen on the very low second story window ( very scary for parents with small children) . Then my other daughter got her hand cut on the kitchen counter corner. Not a good start the first 5 minutes we were there. We finally settled in and found out we had absolutely no internet connection. Therefore we had no Netflix live tv prime ect ect. We read the manual and it says to go to the big house and ask the guest there to reset the router. No one answered when we knocked. It says to contact the manager but we were unable to do that with no phone service or Wi-Fi connection. We spent many hours outside. During the evening the lights went crazy and we had to turn them of because of the strobe lighting. I gave my daughters a bath after being outside for hours and the water smelled like rotten eggs.. Like I mentioned earlier I never complain but we truly expected a better stay . We even thought about going home but it is a 4 hour drive away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Boise, ID

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

Great Getaway

Really great place to catch up with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Colleen P.

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

Two nights

Freshly cleaned, as advertised, very pleasant and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Amazing!!!

Would love to stay here again. They place was perfect for my brother and I. We had a great day to go kayaking and the neighborhood was beautiful. Could not recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Great place would come back.

Amazing view. Pleasant apartment with standard amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, Quiet and Close to our Family

The place was great! Perfect for our Christmas time spent with family nearby. The view was amazing.

4/10 Poor

DAVID T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Internet not available

I booked based on the basis that internet was available. I work remotely and had to login for work daily. Reviewing the checkin instructions, it stated that internet was shared and the router was across the street. My first inclination was to cancel. But didn’t. There was no internet at this place. We had issues connecting with the router. I went to the main house and got router info, reset the router and did all protocol problem solving. Sunday night I was in a pinch for internet as I was to login at 6am Monday morning. We considered leaving for another rental or hotel. Fortunately I have an old college roommate who was gracious enough to allow me to use his internet in Tacoma 45min away. I had to commute 1:30 every day. Leaving at 5:00am and returning about 4. I would if logged off at 1:30 daily. I didn’t get much time to enjoy the place or my family. My family enjoyed the house and the kayaks. I’ll take their word for it. Internet service was to come Wednesday but that never happened. I did tell the owner that I was checking out late Thursday and she agreed that was acceptable. Overall disappointed for our family. And extremely stressful. If the property lists internet. It should have internet. Not shared router from place 100 yards away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Veronica C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Crappy apartment across the street from the water

We were pretty disappointed with the “surf shack”. It’s an apartment hodgepodged together from yard sales above a garage. If you have rented the main house and cottage for an event this place would suffice as a place for overflow and an extra place for people to sleep. The waterfront is nice and you have access, but just understand you are across the road and not on the water. The building itself was is poor condition, to say the least. To get to the water and use the leaking kayaks you need to open the neighbors gates and walk through their yard to get to it.... very awkward. Overall, Its basically a motel 6 quality unit that smells like a damp basement with no view of the water that is WAY overpriced. Oh and the wi-fi is terrible, but not to worry.... if you need the router reset they have you go knock on the neighbors door to reboot it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cassia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Easiest part of my wedding weekend!

I booked all three locations on the property for my family and wedding party to stay at. Kathryn was extremely accommodating and always answered/followed up promptly. The property is beautiful and a great place for a family gathering. We were lucky to be there over the 4th of July so there were lots of fireworks to watch over the water. I docked a few stars only because the listing has two twin beds listed in the cottage but there is only one and they are all in the same room which is a little confusing as we thought there would be two bedrooms. The sofa beds aren't the greatest and shouldn't really be counted as beds on the site. Overall, the houses were clean and well-stocked and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret N.

Lakebay apartment

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Lakebay apartment. The grounds and beach access were beautiful! The apartment was very comfortable and the management team was very personable and responsive. We loved our time there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 48 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katherine E.

Beautiful quite place to stay!

This was a great place to stay. We were in town for a wedding and turned it into a vacation for us. It is a home away from home for sure! Is about 30 minutes from the main town which was perfect for us. It is like having your own little forest get away. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina L.

Such a cute place

Every year we gather with 4 other families for the kids and the adults to get away and unplug from the world. We rented the large Wisteria home and this smaller surf shack to accommodate everyone. The surf shack was great. Two couples with small children stayed here. It is accross the street from the beach and the outdoor activities but that was perfect for the occupants. Three houses share the grassy area, the sport court, and the kayaks. When the kids weren't in the water exploring on the kayaks, looking for clams and sand dollars on the shore during low tide, they made good use of the open grass area everyday. Between soccer games, volleyball games (we brought our own net), and tag they were beat... which made us parents happy as they now outnumber us. The house is perfect. A small kitchen to hold snacks and a comfortable living area. The beds were comfy and spacious enough for suitcases and toddler stuff. We did all the major food prep in the main house so this area was just used for sleeping at night and napping kids. The kayaks were such fun for the kids and adults a like. They were on them all day. The life jackets were a little dated but they had all the sizes for all the kids. It was plenty for use. The waterfront is not sandy. It's a mix of rocks, broken seashells, dirt, and algae (depending on where the tide is at that time). Flip flops will not cut it. The kids brought their Chaco sandals and they worked perfectly. Kathryn was easy to connect with and contact when I had questions and she was super helpful. It was a great experience and we can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brent W.

Very homey feeling

The property was nice it had home like feel. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carissa S.

Great little get away!

E had a great time at the surf shack! It was raining the whole time we were there or else we would have taken advantage of the kayaks. It was clean and well kept. Thank you for the beautiful beach get away! Sand dollars everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Wesley P.

Great potential but little care toward upkeep and service.

It was nice to be near the water but the apartment was lacking and did not meet expectations. The dinett and chairs were very dated and were no longer even safe. They were bent to the point that we couldn't sit up in the chairs because the backs were in a lounge position and they leaned because the legs were bent. No dresser in the one room. Poor shower hear with low water pressure. Limited kitchen wear in the fully stocked kitchen. The dishwasher was so disgusting that we washed dishes by hand. Carpet stains, ripped window screens that allowed bugs in when the windows were open. One of the 4 kayaks had a hole in the bottom. We were expected to have our own toilet paper after flying in and driving the hour and a half to the apartment. This was our first use of Homeaway and I am nervous about using them again because of the quality of this site. Cob webs throughout when we got there. Ceiling falling in in the living and dining areas. I took pictures of the problems because the contract threatens us with loss of deposit multiple times over rediculiys things when compared to the quality of the apartment. Highly disappointed. By the time you get the insurances for breakage and pay fees, a hotel is a better option and if needed they have folks available to repair things or rooms to change to if needed. We were stuck here. Be aware that pictures may not do justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John H.

Nice hidden gem

My family and I had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Derek W.

Some basics missing

I wish we'd paid a little more and stayed somewhere else. We stay at lots of rentals and have come to expect some basic things. The “bring your own toilet paper” was fair warning. These were missing: medium or large frying pan (they had two very small ones), placemats, tea pot, kettle, blender, measuring cups, working ice maker. When we spoke to our contact person we were told we could go out and purchase these items for the unit and we would be reimbursed. No thank you. Internet access didn't work on the first day. We were told to go ask the people renting in homes across the street to flip a switch. When we did that the other renters told us they hadn't been able to get internet all week long. (Later, when cleaning crew had been through the other units, internet did work.) There was a layer of dust throughout. Toilet leaked at the seal. Nice area and good price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

What a lovely place to get away!

Large apartment just across the street from the beach. Fantastic location (only a few miles to the Lakebay Marina), quiet, comfortable. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ying C.

A peaceful gateway

We booked this property in the last minutes before the spring break. The manager replied emails and messages promptly. The direction and instruction are in details. They are very helpful and really want you to enjoy your stay. The house makes us feel like we know the family. We all enjoyed kayaking in the bay, or sitting on the deck, or even playing puzzle inside. Only issue is the water. You are better to have bottled water for cooking. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful gateway, this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

This house is outstanding! My kids ask all the time when we will go back. It's perfect for large family gatherings, or for a weekend getaway. My kids especially loved taking the canoes out every morning and checking out the seals that hang out on the docks. It's very peaceful and quite and we got some much needed family time in here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darling Place!

My husband and I just wanted a quiet weekend away. This darling apartment was perfect. Easy access to the beach for walks and sand dollar hunting, quiet rural neighborhood, peaceful and beautiful. Kayaking on the Sound was fabulous. Only about 20 min to Gig Harbor for great restaurants, big grocery stores, shopping, etc. markets are 5 min away for any little essentials. We will be back !

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

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We love the Pacific Northwest and spending time with our large family.

Why they chose this property

This Historic property right on the waters of Puget Sound is just lovely and we fell in love with this place to spend precious family time.

What makes this property unique

All three homes sleep up to 22 in beds and we allow up to 24 at the homes. With the backyard sloping right to the Sound, it is a beautiful setting to build memories in!

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