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A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!

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Front of gorgeous historic Victorian home
The Victorian, private homes on gorgeous acres of land
Master bedroom king bed private deck and bay views!
Dining room with historic details
Right on the water

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Place, Trillium Creek Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!

Winter months are peaceful and gorgeous at Wisteria Hollow. 15% Discount when you book directly with us.

The Victorian at Wisteria Hollow by Trekadoo Family Vacations! Book your family time NOW!

The largest of 3 beautiful homes on a private beach on Puget Sound. Want to book all 3 homes? Inquire for details.

We do allow small weddings with rental of the full property. Contact us for details and look for us on The Knot and Wedding Wire.



We love the peace, the stress free environment. Place to just decompress. The sounds of the seals sunbathing on the floating docks, the sounds of the seagulls, and the quiet raising and lowering of the tide daily. Peace.

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 200" private beach, kayaks, and over 6 acres of grounds are shared between all three homes. Each home has its own life vests. Hot tub-Victorian main house rental only.

There are 3 beautiful homes on this waterfront property. Together they sleep 22 people. The homes are located on peaceful Puget Sound, outside of Gig Harbor, WA, in the Tacoma area south of Seattle. They lie on over 2 gated acres of lawns, gardens, and 200' of private beach in a quiet, but very nice rural neighborhood.

Private hot tub, Private Beach, Sports court, garden, beautiful views. A great estate home with a spa, great patios and decks
The largest of 3 beautiful homes on a private beach on Puget Sound. Want to book all 3 homes? Inquire for details.

The Victorian is the main home and offers a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms plus a loft, and a large spa. Sleeps 10 in beds/ we allow up to 12.

The Cottage-by-the-Sea is the charming home next door. This 2 story home has 2 private decks looking over the Sound, with one large beautiful bedroom. The home can sleep up to 6. The large bedroom holds a king bed, a day bed, plus trundle and a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. The cottage has a separate listing for pictures and pricing.

Across a small lane is a 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. This home also sleeps 6 --a queen in each bedroom plus a queen sofa sleeper. The apt. also has a separate listing for pricing and pictures.

The bedrooms and bathroom numbers shown on this listing are for the main house-Wisteria Hollow only and do not include those at the Cottage or the HIdeaway Apt. The pricing is for Wisteria only. The Cottage and the HIdeaway have separate listings. We want our customers to know that all three or any combination of two of the homes can be rented, as desired.

4 Ocean kayaks are included with all homes.
Romantic weekend, Family reunion or a wedding you'll love our lovely getaway on Puget Sound.

We have guests sign a rental contract outside the domain. Ask for details during your inquiry. Thanks!

Access to 2-3 parking spaces: 1/2 of the circular drive if Cottage is booked elsewhere.

We have guests sign a rental contract outside the domain. Ask for details. Guests booking must be 25 years old. No parties allowed
There IS an additional $75 charge to use the spa. Please be sure this is selected when you make your reservation or we can add it after. If you do NOT want it, just let us know and we will have that locked off.
There is one additional note. We are adding this to the House Rules:
-no food, drink, shampoo or soap of any kind in the spa. If our staff determines that the spa is left in a dirty condition, and the water must be changed, we will be charging an additional $100, on top of the normal spa charge. By using the spa you ARE agreeing to follow this rule and to the additional charge if our staff deems it necessary.

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

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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
No eating or drinking or soap of any kind in the spa
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 Lakebay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Penrose Point State Park and Joemma Beach State Park, while Paradise Theatre and Harbor History Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Discovery Village, or check out an event or a game at BMX Park.
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Lakebay, WA

What's nearby

  • Trillium Creek Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 48 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 49 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 50 min drive - 59.8 km
  • Wild Waves Theme and Water Park - 58 min drive - 71.2 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 40 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zog's - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪El Sombrero - Key Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪2 Margaritas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Madrona Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A historic victorian home with all the trimmings! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A historic victorian home with all the trimmings! on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$1,146, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A historic victorian home with all the trimmings!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A historic victorian home with all the trimmings! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakebay holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Trillium Creek Winery, Penrose Point State Park and Bay Lake. Joemma Beach and Joemma Beach State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Great Place to Stay

We rented two of the houses on this property for a family reunion of sorts. The houses were wonderful and we hope to rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grace f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had amazing time at this gorgeous home! Pickleball court might have been our favorite part and plenty of lawn for yard games! The house was perfect for our group of adults and the kitchen is big , so easy to coordinate food for everyone! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

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

Beautiful sunsets and maybe a wardrobe to Narnia?

We booked this property at the last minute as an alternative to camping in the rain. :-) And we were amazed at the beautiful historic home, with fantastic upgrades (my son could not believe the kitchen ovens), and the master bathroom shower is amazing with a view of the water from the shower. The ceramic hot tub in the lower solarium was exceptional. We enjoyed the kayaks! Next time we'll get out on the tennis courts too. The property is beautifully maintained and one of the cleanest homes we've ever rented. If you choose to stay here, it will be one of your most memorable trips yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Janell A.

Great Property

We really loved this property. It was chilly - the last week of December, but still we used the kayaks and enjoyed watching the sea lions and seals that were in the bay. The house was homey and had plenty of dishes, and cooking dishes for our needs. There were 5 adults and 2 kids and we had more than enough room. We used the fireplace and the hot tub and loved both. The beds were comfy. I would highly recommend this property to those looking for a get-away that is away from the crowds, but close enough to make a day trip into the city to see the sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Bret J.

Great, quiet location. Charming older home. Needs a good deep clean.

Wisteria Hollow is a quiet, awesome location on the water. The property is a large lot with beachfront, lawn, fruit trees, patio covered with grape arbor, and beautiful flowers. The house Is an old home with beautiful woodwork and a nice kitchen. We were surprised upon arriving that the house wasn't cleaner, especially with all of the rules attached with staying there. If it were cleaned up then it would be a first class property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

linda p.

Lovely place for a family reunion

We came in 2007 for my mom's 70th birthday, and loved it so much, we came back 10 years later for her 80th. The kitchen is AWESOME to cook for a large group. We had 23 people between those who slept over and those who came for the day. There are multiple buildings on the property that can rent separately or together, so there is room for all. We were a little disappointed that the hot tub was not working, but the staff was very accommodating for our request for late check out. Some young adults enjoyed the kayaking, and we had excellent photo ops for the group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Test l.

Right on the water!

Wisteria Hollow is such a fun Family reunion spot. We booked all three of the houses for a family trip and enjoyed each one and especially the yard and beach. Fun activities: kayaks (they are part of your rental) Fires on the beach each night "looking for sharks" Actually seals but the kids had fun with it. The house is an architectural classic. Not sure what but it is beautiful and historic looking. Everything was clean and the beds were comfy. Also Ive stayed at some of the owners other properties. never disappointed
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

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

Perfect Family & Friends Gathering Place on Puget Sound

The gracefully elegant surround of Wisteria Hollow was both peaceful and functional for gathering members of our daughter's wedding. The Victorian home has been polished with years of use and authenticity, reflecting a time only found in the past. We enjoyed serving guests from the huge kitchen, dinning under the grape arbor, lounging on the balconies, playing basketball on the court, and paddling out on the sound. The wedding party rehearsed on the grounds and were photographed in the pretty master suite. A highlight is the glass shower in the master with views of the tides and an ever present eagle. The location's ambience was magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

John B.

Victorian

This is the second year in a row that my family has stayed 4 nights at the Victorian in Home, Washington. There were 8 adults 2 three year olds and one infant. The grounds and location are great for our group. Our 30 something children love the pickleball court and we all love Puget Sound. We generally bring our own kayaks and stand-up paddleboards but knowing that there are boats available is a plus. I was raised on Puget Sound so it's like going home for me. The house is very interesting for its history and the wood and decor are nice. On this particular visit the weather was unusually warm. The AC units were appreciated in two of the bedrooms, however, the master bedroom, which faces west and has no curtains, was extremely warm. A floor unit would work well in that room. The Wi-Fi is quite weak ( our son-in-law is enrolled in Nurse Practitioner school and did struggle with internet speeds. Overall the property is very relaxing and we would recommend it for the peace and quiet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

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

Hard to find without a smart phone.

We would have liked blinds on the master bedroom windows facing the water. Also the living room French doors and windows facing the water would have been better with blinds. The a/c on the third floor wasn’t working the room was 99 degrees when we got to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Wonderful Home For Girls Trip

What an amazing home to spend our girls trip at. My daughter picked this home for her graduation/18th birthday trip. It did not disappoint!! The charm of this place was perfect! It was very clean and had everything we could have needed! We even got to see seals, a sea otter and deer! Would 110% recommend to anyone and would go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalisha M.

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

Beautiful home

Had a family get together for a long weekend of fun. House and property was beautiful! Went kayaking and saw a handful of seals! Great kitchen for a big group we all took part in making a family dinner. Pickleball, hottub and firepit all utilized over the weekend for a very memorable trip! Only con I would bring up is a lot of stink bugs in the upstairs bedroom we had to keep cleaning up for the kids. Other than that, had a lovely weekend and would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

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

Great location with lots of Character

Not sure if it’s the location or Victorian home, but this place has lots of character and charm. Rented the home for my wife’s birthday weekend with a couple of friends. We ended up hanging out under the covered porch and enjoyed storm watching and seeing the seals play in the sound. No issues with the home and everything was as advertised. Hot tub was great and helped us warm up after walking the property and searching for sea shells. Would definitely stay again and would bring dinner fixings to really test out the restaurant style kitchen appliances this home has.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Yamini K.

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

Beautiful location and comfortable stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The views were breathtaking and the property had everything we needed. The only issues we had with the stay were with 1) kayaks and 2) hot tub. On our Day 2 at the property, the sun finally came out and we decided to take the kayaks into the water. We used two double kayaks. After we rowed for 5 minutes, we noticed that one of the kayaks started filling with water - potentially due to a hole. We had to quickly row back. We understand that a lot of guests use the kayaks, and it is difficult to track them - but definitely a safety issue. After coming back after our kayaking adventure- we decided to use the hot tub. The water was really hot and we tried every way available in the manual to decrease the temperature, and it would not budge. We messaged the number provided with this issue - but we did not hear back till hours later (about potential heater issues). So we gave up on that. Other than that - the fall colors were stunning and we had a fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Needs some attention

Beautiful home and location, but it needs some maintenance, updating, TLC and a REAL good overall cleaning! Lots of cobwebs in every room and an overall unclean feeling! Basement has an overwhelming musty Oder, making hot tub use unenjoyable :( Even with the let downs, the view from the deck and the peace and quiet were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrill B.

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

All ages had fun!

The whole family agreed it was a great Victorian home. Lots to do on the property from youngest to oldest. We were there during a heatwave so that was uncomfortable but other than that, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Incredible piece of property

We spent a long weekend with another family and our jaw dropped at the stunning beauty of the setting. We sat on the porch, watching our kids play in the water, ate oysters from the beach (I don’t recommend this), played intense games of pickle ball and left refreshed and rejuvenated. Thanks for the great weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John B.

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

Beach time

Fantastic setting for our family. Great little cove for kayaking and swimming. Plan on going back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Beautiful house with kayaks

Great house, well restored, amazing kitchen made people want to cook in it. Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

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

Wonderful vacation

We really enjoyed ourselves and the owners were responsive to our comments. Be aware the main refrigerator does not keep a cool enough temp and a small mini fridge was provided as an alternative while that’s being addressed. It was a great vacation and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geri Lynn C.

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

Seaside Victorian Main House

We, all 11 of us had a wonderful family reunion because of this fabulous WA home!! This place is BIG and has nature right out the back door. We loved the gardens, the kyacks, the pickle ball court the hot tub and all the nature of the ocean. We watched deer, bald eagles, sea otters, seals, herrins, and hummingbirds. There was no need to even go out to eat as the kitchen is perfect for cooking and the house amazing. The woodwork and architecture of this historic Victorian, 4 floor mansion is something to see and live in! We can't recommend it enough!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masako M.

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

Wonderful House

The house and grounds are wonderful. It is so peaceful and relaxing. We spend the entire weekend at the house so much to do and explore there was no reason to go anywhere else. From kayak on the sound to sitting on the porch swing looking at the water, there is something for everyone at this house. The only issue we had was the refrigerator temperature was an issue. Hoping that can be addressed soon. It truly is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

We had an amazing stay at this property. We will definitely want to book the place again!

We arrived to a beautiful gated property and even with multiple vehicles we had room to park. It is a tight driveway so our bigger rigs were able to get in but I wouldn't recommend any super large vehicles. The place had instructions for entry and once we had arrived it was very easy to get into the home. We stayed in the main victorian home and it was so nice and relaxing. The house had a ton of character and the grounds were beautiful! Highly recommend staying if you are looking for a place for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Family vacation

My family had a lovely time! Cooking, croquet, pickle ball, beach walking, hot tubbing, and just enjoying each other’s company.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

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

Great location

A beautiful Victorian home, in a great location. We had a few issues with the amenities such as leaky kayaks, 2/4 available boats leaked and were not useable. Also, there were staple items missing from the kitchen that we typically expect to see in a house rental. This included salt, sugar, plastic wrap, ice machine cups and mugs that we felt comfortable taking outside. The cleanliness of the property was also disappointing. Surfaces were clean, but floors and stairs had substantial dirt and dust bunnies in corners and under furniture. For such a high cleaning fee I would have expected better. Hot tub was also finicky, but it worked and we were happy to use it. Overall we would recommend this place, the beach was great and so were the oysters. The house and supplies were a letdown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

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At Tranquility Vacations we offer several vacation homes all over the western United states. Our homes offer unique accommodations in beautiful settings and exciting destinations.

Why they chose this property

This property is a beautiful Victorian on the shores of Pugot Sound

What makes this property unique

its located right on the water, you can go kayaking from the backyard

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