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Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available

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Lake View from the Deck
Exterior
Terrace/patio
The view from the hammock, which stretches out directly under a cedar tree.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Anderson Island, WA
  • Place, Eagle Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyle Point
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available

We have moved, because of our work schedules, to a 7 night Sunday-Sunday minimum stay during peak season (mid-June to mid-September).

Anderson Island is one of the best kept secrets in the Pacific Northwest, and especially unique because of its quiet atmosphere and tranquility even while enjoying remarkable proximity to Seattle, Tacoma, and even Portland. Typically one would have to travel a great distance to experience the serenity and seclusion of Island life, yet it is provided by a short 20 minute ferry ride from Steilacoom, which is just southwest of Tacoma.

The Lakefront Getaway is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home with an additional open upstairs loft with a futon, comfortably sleeping 8 people. The main floor features an open-concept living room with fireplace, kitchen, and dining area...as well as two bedrooms and a full bath. Sliding glass doors in the living room and the master bedroom lead to the full-width deck. The lower level has a bedroom, large multi-purpose room with wood stove, full bath, and a bonus room. French doors lead to a patio followed by the walkway to the lake.
The property has 200 feet of frontage on Lake Josephine, the quiet lake where many types of watercraft including row boats, paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, etc. are allowed...except gasoline powered. During the day we like playing in the lake and/or exploring the Island, then returning to build a campfire in the open fire pit, enjoying peaceful evenings roasting hot dogs and marshmallows sharing stories of the day's events, the wildlife observed, and planning tomorrow's activities.

We welcome your questions about the property or the Island, and appreciate your interest.


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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
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

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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 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, a first aid kit and 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

Anderson Island

Located in Anderson Island, this holiday home is on the beach. Chambers Bay Golf Course and Stina's Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eagle Island State Park and Tacoma Nature Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cheney Stadium or Sprinker Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Anderson Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Island State Park - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Lyle Point - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 50 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 55 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Home Course Golf Course - 59 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 52 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬52 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Farrelli's Pizza - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$522, 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 Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Getaway; Weekly Discounts Available located?

This Anderson Island holiday home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Eagle Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lyle Point and South Beach. Chambers Creek Dog Park and Fort Steilacoom Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice well appointed great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful week for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Spectacular Anderson Island Getaway!

This is by far our favorite place to stay on Anderson Island! The views, the beautiful home, the amenities, the water toys, the lakeside fire pit, the eagles, the deer, and the gracious, responsive hosts! A perfect setting for enjoying family and friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Lovely house on a lake

Repeat customers! Just an overall great stay. The owners have thought of everything, and the location is perfect. We will keep coming back as long as the owners keep renting it out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Always Wonderful

This was our third time staying at the O'Leary's house and we'll be back again I'm sure! It has everything we need for a relaxing week away. We love it every time, Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

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

Beautiful spot

We were so impressed with the house and location. The pictures online don’t do it justice. The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful. Will hopefully stay here again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Relaxing

The home was roomy, clean, well appointed, and very relaxing. The property was tranquil yet plenty to do. Kayaks and life jackets were clean and in great shape. Overall a great property and a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Island Stay

We all very much enjoyed our stay. The home is as advertised and was very well laid out for our use. We used the kayaks and our one fisherman caught a lot of fish! (Caught and released) We also appreciated the close proximity to the pickleball courts! We will be booking again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our annual family escape to Anderson Island is always best when we get to stay at Sean & Sally's beautiful Lakefront Getaway! This year was no exception! We love it not only for the spectacular lake views and the immaculate, well-equiped home that it is, but also for the hosts' amazing hospitality and attention to detail, and for their kind communication from start to finish. They truly know how to make us feel at home! Even the rain this year didn't dampen our appreciation for this lakeside gem! We'll be back...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence H.

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

None better

This is one of my favorite places. All the toys for all age groups. Beautiful home with everything you can think of. It is where my now 10 year old learned to kayak. He talks about Anderson Island all year long and he has only ever been to this house. Not our first visit and not our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful lakefront property

Sean and Sally have truly created an amazing vacation experience. This was my first VRBO experience, and I hope future VRBO experiences are this amazing. Every detail about this home is perfect. There is anything and everything you could possibly want. I spoke with Sean prior to our arrival, he was quite nice and very easy to talk to. I texted Sean during our stay with a question, he was quick to respond and very helpful. Although selfishly I would love to give a poor review so that the property would be available for my family to come back anytime we want, I can only give the highest recommendation to stay at this amazing house. Thank you Sean and Sally for making spring break with our children one that will forever be a special memory.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle S.

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

Amazing View!

The location and view can’t be beat!! We loved waking up to the lake view each morning! There was something for everyone to do in this lakefront home. The kayaks and pedal boats were so fun to have, there was no reason to leave! There were even toys for the younger kids in our group. Plenty of bedrooms and beds for our group of 8. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed to make all of our meals at home. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions we had and they were so thoughtful to leave a welcome basket of goodies for us! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

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

Family Lake Vacation on Anderson Island

We've been vacationing on Anderson Island in the summer for 20 years and have stayed in many different vacation homes. The O'Leary house was our favorite by far. We loved all the water toys and having views of the lake activities from the deck, so we could keep an eye on the kids. We also loved sitting around the fire pit in the evening. The hosts greeted us with a S'mores basket. There were plenty of blankets and sleeping/napping opportunities, from beds, couches, hammock and futons. Everything we needed in the kitchen was on hand. The hosts were very responsive to pre-check-in questions. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

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

Never disappoints!

This is becoming our yearly staycation trip. It has everything we need, space to spread out, outdoor toys, and the location is perfect. Already trying to reserve dates for next summer. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelle B.

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

Small Island but fun!!!

This was a great stay! We had an amazing time on the water. It was nice and quiet. I would definitely recommend going to the general store and if you come on the weekend (we didnt) you could go to the gift shop and they have a little museum. All and all a great and memorable experience on anderson island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Our Family’s Favorite

This was our 3rd time at this beautiful lakeside home, and it certainly won’t be our last! It is hands down our favorite place to stay on Anderson Island! The O’Learys are gracious hosts who have thought of everything. A perfect blend of luxury, location, and leisure with all the amenities for an ideal family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Best VRBO I've experienced

This home on Anderson Island is superb. Very clean and had everything we needed and things we didn't know we needed! The lake front property is beautifully maintained. We spent the whole weekend at the property - there was no need to go anywhere else on the island for water sports - the house has great swimming/floating off the dock and kayaks, paddle boats, and paddle boards available for use! Our group of 8 fit easily with plenty of room to spread out. There were toys available for the kids, plenty of kitchen supplies, and a nice welcome basket, which was a personalized touch. The house did get a little warm without AC (it was 95 degrees our weekend) but it cooled down nicely with the provided fans and we slept comfortably at night. Would 100% recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Beautiful Lakeside Retreat

Everything about it was wonderful, and the hosts treated us graciously.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

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

Majestic lake front property

Had the most perfect summer getaway at this house on the lake. I had previously been to Anderson Island with friends and wanted to show my husband and this place did not disappoint. We had tons of space to spread out but good gathering places to eat and hang out. Property is beautiful and the grassy slopes to the lake are to die for! Already planning to go back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Relaxing

Great relaxing home on the lake! House is super spacious and great for two families or larger groups that want space. We loved the access to the lake for swimming, kayaking, and watching nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob A.

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

Such a beautiful and clean home

Loved staying here! Great communication and clean property. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We enjoyed our stay on Anderson Island; the O’Leary’s home was perfect for our family. Couldn’t have asked for more :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nache D.

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

The O’Learys Vacation House

This vacation home is beautiful! Check-in was great and they had balloons for my daughters birthday. We had some connection issues as well as well as a smell issue with the sink, but the O’Learys were quick tell us a solution and/or contact the internet company.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edshelee G.

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

Breathtaking!! Perfect Home!

Our family enjoyed every moment of our one week stay at the O’Leary’s home in Anderson Island! As soon as we pulled into the driveway after a long flight from Florida we were blown away by the natural beauty all around; Pinch me!! Was my first thought. Waking up to the sunrise as I worked from this home was magical; coffee on the back deck, the smell of pine and view of Lake Josephine- unbelievable! We had everything we needed! Beds were extremely comfortable and the house was super clean! The O’ Leary’s provide everything needed to explore and enjoy the lake; paddle boards, kayaks, peddle boats etc… They provide wood for the fire pit and grill access- simply perfect! I am looking forward to our next trip and will not think twice about where to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger E.

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

Great family vacation spot

We stayed at the property over a three day weekend and were all enchanted by both the house and the island. We loved kayaking and paddle boating around the lake and hiking throughout the island. Our kids were thrilled by the ferry ride, spotting tons of jellyfish and even a porpoise from the top deck. The house was clean, cozy, and had plenty of space for all seven of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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