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Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
  • Place, The Outlet Collection
  • Place, Muckleshoot Casino
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies

Come to experience a luxurious stay on a beautiful lakefront home with own beach and dock. The lake
is fresh, clear, and clean with lots of fish for fishing activity on your own private dock. Swimming is also one of the favorite activities while staying at the house. A 3-person paddle boat is provided free-of-charge for your enjoyment. The house is within walking distant to a beautiful, green, and well maintained park with swimming area and large playground for the children.
You will find two bedrooms, a private bath with a spacious kitchen, complete with dining room and living room, both with the lake view. A
private laundry room with large size washer and dryer. Living room is
furnished with 2 configurable couches. Walk out your living room to a large deck to enjoy the fresh breeze and the view of the lake. Outdoor gas grill is provided for bbq and gather cooking. There is a fire pit on private beach
for a bonfire evening with friends, family, or business associates.
For leisure travelers, we are in the heart of the city with endless activities/attractions in or
nearby cities; i.e. golf, skiing, ice skating, water activities, mountain activities, city
activities, theme parks, etc... Or you could just sit in the deck or on the dock, reading books, and
enjoy the green beautiful view and the fresh breeze that the lake provides.
For business travelers, we are also very close to big corporations such as Weyerhaeuser, Boeing,
Alaska Air, etc.. Come and stay as a warm and cozy home away from home while attending businesses.
We are just fifteen minutes south from Sea-Tac airport, and 20 minutes from downtown Seattle or
downtown Tacoma. Close to numerous attractions, or secluded enough to just relax and enjoy the view
and activities on the awesome lake for a few days - especially the magnificent sunset. More
pictures will be sent upon request.
There are 2 exterior - outside the house - camera at the entrance door to the house. One point toward the parking area - inside the gate, and one point at platform in front of the door. There is no camera inside the house nor point toward inside the house. Shared dock, paddle boats, and kayak with next house’s Guests. The property is for general lodging. It is not for accommodating Guests medical and/or allergy conditions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
No animal due to severe allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Pets Strictly Enforced Thank you.
No Smoking Inside The Property Strictly Enforced Thank you.
Only number of people on reservation allowed. Inform owner additional people before be on property. Pay at the time of stay. Ask for cost amount.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Federal Way

Located in Federal Way, this holiday home is on a private beach. Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Southcenter Mall and The Commons at Federal Way. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Federal Way, WA

What's nearby

  • Wild Waves Theme and Water Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • The Outlet Collection - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Emerald Downs - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Muckleshoot Casino - 12 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Kent Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪H Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mandu-Ya - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Los Bigotes de Villa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gogi On The Go - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from The Commons at Federal Way and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Federal Way Community Center. St. Francis Hospital and Saltwater State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 146 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 146 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little lake house. Quiet location we had fun with the paddle boat, kayaks, fire pit for s’more with a huge park, swimming area close by and friendly coots, ducks and geese came by to visit. The property had many fruit trees which provided sweet snacks. Owner was excellent with communication and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Southern S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice yard,beautiful view and flowers/trees! Love the access to the water! Quick to get anywhere around seattle
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luiz O.

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

Awesome Stay In a Very Good Property

Our overall stay at Kathy’s property went well and had an amazingly time. From evening banter at the Patio while barbecuing to afternoons paddle boating at Steele lake, it was awesome. Nights were fabulously quiet. Kathy was ann awesome host and felt with our every need. Everything in the house was well kept. Will surely book again in the future when we get a chance to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

F R V.

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

A lovely respite in the midst of where you want to be…

Spain, California and Arizona is where we 3 arrived from to visit our old stomping grounds. What a delightful stay we enjoyed on Steele Lake. This little hideaway is centrally located to all the beautiful people, places and things we had in mind. Wonderful Host as well. ⭐️ Beautiful views and grounds too🤩
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Stay here if you love a good view.

Love the property and the kindness factor
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas g.

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

lake house

cute home on the lake - it's just like the picture. Kathy is a great host and was always available if there were any questions. Only downside was street noise.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Serene experience

This is the second time that I have stayed in Kathy's properties. On both occasions, the communication was great and the propertiies were just as advertised. The property was clean, organized and there were ample supplies to cook (including spices and other food essentials). The stay was just what was needed and I appreciate the prompt response and communication. If you are interested in having a peaceful stay with great views, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Clarissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great House, horrible beds

The house and location is very nice. I asked before making a reservation on comfort of beds since I didn’t see anything on beds in any reviews. The beds are very hard and squeaky. This might be comfortable to the owner but for our family we are not used to hard beds. We slept on the futon’s as they was more comfortable than the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jefferey H., Dallas, TX

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

Hidden Gem w/Conditions

I was a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews but I’m glad I continued as this house is a little hidden gem. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood on the lake with beautiful views out the back. Pros - location is close to travel corridor & nightlife but far enough that you don’t notice. Easy to get in and out of. Home has everything you’ll need including lake access. Cons - for us bigger folks, the toilet in the bathroom is a TIGHT squeeze. The No Visitors day or night kinda defeats the purpose of getting a house, even if you just want to entertain outside. Luckily my family had a house nearby. That kind of info needs to be included in the listing and not as an afterthought before you arrive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Horrid Stay

Kathy & I spoke by phone before I booked her Vrbo. I told her it was my 79th birthday gift to myself & that I wanted to walk out of the house & into the lake numerous times a day. A photo shows a nice set of stone steps going from the house to the beach. There were no steps. There was a long & fairly steep cement ramp with a rickety rail. When I got to the bottom of the ramp there was a rock & a cement block piled together. I moved each to keep my balance. Getting into the lake was horrid. Luckily, I brought swim shoes. I walked to the dock so I would have something to hang onto. I walked in muck over my knees to get into deeper water. I would never have rented the house had I known how difficult it was to get in the lake. No beach towels. All the plants & lawn were dead & dry as a bone. Not like photos. The bedrooms were terribly noisy from road traffic. I rented the house from Tuesday & out Saturday. I swam Tuesday, left & went back Friday to get my swimsuit, beach towel etc. No cleaning needed except perhaps sweep the floor. I wrote Kathy & explained my complaints & asked her not to respond & she didn’t. In every negative review no problem was ever her fault. I literally threw $1,500.00 in the garbage. My decision but because the difficulty getting in & out of the lake. I was there less than three hours total. Stay at the Comfort Inn where there is a pool & go to Steel Lake Park. It is a piece of cake to get in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very close i love it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy's home was a welcome retreat for us. Evenings on the deck watching the sunset on Steele Lake and being able to the paddle boat out on the lake was very enjoyable. The house was very, very convenient to all of the places we needed to be, and will definitely be back and recommend to our friends and family. Fruit trees and flowers all around the property enhanced the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Kathy’s home in Federal Way. It is in between Seattle and Tacoma perfectly and not far to the expressway and access to attractions in the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a baseball tournament in the area. The listing is accurate and for the price and being on a lake it is perfect. Communication was great and the house had all we needed for the week we were there. You are close to anything you’d need with a bit of tranquility from the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars – Great Stay for Work or Play!I stayed here with two of my employees while we were in town for training, and it worked out perfectly! The setup was ideal for three adult women—two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus two futons in the living room gave each of us our own space. It was super clean, cozy, and felt really private, even though the area was active with nearby parkgoers.The location is fantastic—just minutes from grocery stores, shopping, and restaurants. There’s even a park across the lake, which makes it feel peaceful and scenic without being too far out.Even though we were there for work, I kept thinking how perfect this spot would be for a family getaway too. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in Federal Way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herb L.

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

Quaint and comfy

Very nice and private home. Had all we needed. Great view. Kathy was very responsive to me when I texted her her.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis H.

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

So grateful for this week

We had a son who needed surgery close by. Felt comfortable and safe here. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Home on lake

Multiple rules with signs all over the house on what not to do. House was very cold when we arrived, took several hours to get it to a comfortable temp without wearing a jacket. However the owner allowed us in early as our flight in early so maybe she was going to turn on the temp. The furniture was covered with sofa covers that did not fit well and slid all over. The first few dishes we used were very greasy and made us feel gross, we ended up washing ever dish we used before using it. The outside will be beautiful when the weather is nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Seattle work trip

It was quite and has good views of the lake.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mandi H.

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

Family vacation

Our overall stay was great. The property was clean (except for the windows) and had everything we needed and is in a great location. The pictures are a bit deceiving, the outside of the property looks nothing like the pictures and could use quite a bit of updating. Kathy was very kind and responsive to all messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

G

Beautiful location, peaceful and the host was wonderful. I plan to stay there again in the next month or so. Cute house and great lake views Kathy and Sarah
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Great communicate and friendly

Clean and friendly good neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

Amazing stay

Great host and great place. Very relaxing and comfortable location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

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

Nice Rental

Me and my family loved the place. Great views and very clean. We met the owner and she was really nice! We will definitely be booking here again, next time we come visit our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Love Living the Lake Life

The view was wonderful. Breakfast on the deck/time on the dock/use of paddleboat and kayak were great! The house was fully stocked w everything we needed. There is one portable AC unit which kept most of it cool, but was a bit hot in the bedrooms at night. Very helpful ghosts. cool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Nguyen

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We are aerospace engineers with great property on the lake. We love people. We love the view, the fresh breeze, the place. We want to share the awesome experience with you. We want people to have a pleasant, relax, and memorable stay at our properties.

Why they chose this property

We operated this property - along with property 7081394 or vrbo, property 171816 - with highest standard in all areas: cleanliness, comfort, view, relax, enjoyment and most of all with integrity. We had great reviews but due to our busy schedule, we stopped operating this property. We just now open it again for you to come and enjoy what a great life is about. New oven, new washer, new dryer, new gas grill, new furniture. Guests have the quiet of lake and park with all conveniences city provides.

What makes this property unique

Entire house - fenced and gated. Lake front. Great view of lake and park across the lake. Lots of flowers. Having private deck, and private dock. Out door gas grill. Paddle boat provided. Large and well kept park with settings for both adults and children. Fresh water beach near by - although you can jump directly from your own dock into fresh clean lake water. Fish. Wild life. Walking distance to park and to bus.

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