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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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.
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Property # 7039385
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
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About the area
Federal Way
Located in Federal Way, this holiday home is near a water park and on a private beach. Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum and LeMay Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tacoma Dome or FieldhouseUSA Auburn. Waterskiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
The Commons at Federal Way - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Cinemark Century Federal Way - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Seattle Waterfront - 37 min drive - 43.1 km
Space Needle - 39 min drive - 46.0 km
Getting around
Tacoma Station - 14 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
H Mart - 3 min drive
Los Bigotes de Villa - 16 min walk
Jasmine Mongolian Grill - 3 min drive
Kwan Tip Thai - 2 min drive
Menya Musashi Tsukemen & Ramen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies ?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$436, 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- fenced - no animal- allergies ?
On-site parking is available at the 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
Kathy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host Kathy was wonderful and extremely accommodating. My family and I loved the area and peaceful surroundings of the lake. Highly recommended to others.
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🤩
We had a great stay in Federal Way! The home is clean and simple. It was the perfect amount of space for our family of four. We were able to drive to all the national parks in Washington as well as enjoy sightseeing in the city.
The home was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is beautiful and feels private while still being near shopping and entertainment. We were here for a swim meet at the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center and the house was a nice short drive away.
Loved every moment of this stay . The setting is gorgeous along with the View of the Lake, Fishing was great , Family together after a couple years also loved this lake front property, kids had fun with the peddle boat , I will definitely be back
Thomas M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Brianne P.
3 August 2018
Great Vacation House
We had a great time at the Steel Lake cottage. It was comfortable and Kathy was very attentive to our needs. It was a convenient location and only a short 30 min drive into Seattle. The playground across the lake was wonderful for our kids. Would stay there again.
Brianne P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Nguyen
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.