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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Anderson Island, WA
  • Place, Josephine Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chambers Bay Golf Course
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The cottage by the lake

About an hour south from Seattle,this beautiful and peaceful lake cottage sits right on a private lake and is next door to the Riviera Country Club and golf course, including the only major restaurant on the island. Many activities to do in the area, or you can also settle down with an outdoor fire or an indoor fireplace to get cozy. 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 bath with a recently remodeled bathroom. Everything’s a click away when you’re at true bliss here at the Lakeshore Cottage on Lake Josephine!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7844240
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eagle Island State Park and Tacoma Nature Center, while Fort Lewis Museum and Tacoma Musical Playhouse are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cheney Stadium or Sprinker Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Anderson Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Josephine Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 51 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Fort Lewis Museum - 54 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 56 min drive - 22.6 km
  • The Home Course - 60 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Lakewood Station - 53 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Roundabout Espresso - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage by the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The cottage by the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The cottage by the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage by the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The cottage by the lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Anderson Island holiday home is steps from Josephine Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Eagle Island State Park. Lyle Point and South Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to be
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney W.

Liked: Location
Perfect location and everything we needed was provided! The house was cute but needed a good dusting. We'll definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lakefront dream!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming lakefront home. The home is comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy the lake and Anderson island. It was relaxing, beautiful views and a lovely restaurant next door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Lake View

Beautiful property on the lake. Spacious and many amenities that made our stay perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Relaxing and Beautiful location

This is the best location on Anderson Island. Right next door to the Rivera Restaurant for incredibly convenient eats and yet the orientation of the house and the way its nestled the trees give a secluded feeling and the best view of Josephine Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2024
Thank you for your review Amy. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage on the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Cute cottage

Great property! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Serenity on the Lake

This cottage is a hidden gem, so charming and quaint but convenient. Close to cafe & store but very quiet. What a treat to wake up to sunshine streaming through the french doors. Ill be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a spacious, homey cottage fully outfitted with anything you could need. The location right on the lake with its own dock allows for great water fun. It's so quiet and peaceful. We had a fun meal at the restaurant next door, used the park at the South end for playing in the sand and on swings, we went to a concert at the farm, and hiked down to Andy Anderson Park. This is my third time renting this cute house and my kids can't wait for me to rent it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

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

Great Getaway!

The property is not on Hairstine Island as listed in Vrbo, but on Anderson Island. Beautiful lake property. The cottage had everything we needed. It was a great cozy and relaxing getaway. We will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Perfect Escape to AI!

Quaint cottage right on Lake Josephine. Very welcoming and had all the amenities you need! The best location on the island. 1 mile walk to the store and coffee shop. Restaurant and bar right next door and the golf course is just across the road. Islanders were very friendly and helpful. We rented kayaks from a local that lived just down the street. Only place on the island that we found to get lake equipment. Bring your fishing poles and your swim trunks. There is few great spots for swimming and even a waterslide!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor J.

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

Love the Lakehouse

We absolutley loved our stay...house was just epic location to die for ...peaceful we loved relaxing by fire ...the use of paddle boats from restuarant next door was easy and fun...we ate there too yummy ....also played 2 rounds golf with my 9 yr old and staff and course was perfect ....we are long time south puget sounders that now live in Ogden Utah and came up for our older sons graduation at Tacoma dome from Sumner high....and this hit all the spots for for getting PNW feel our first time on Anderson island ..dont miss the Carson cove park I believe is Andys park on maps the walk down to beach if fun the view of carson cove is Epic.....Thanks again we will back next summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lindy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Cottage on Lake Josephine, Anderson Island, wA

The property was older, smelled moldy,obvious brown water stains on several places inside. Beds were old and uncomfortable. Our stay coincided with a heatwave and there was only one window screen and a slider screen in working condition that could let fresh air in during the day or night. Leaving windows open at night would've given animals and insects ample opportunity to get in the house. I asked if they had fans and was told there was no storage space for them , but was told the ceiling fan could be used to circulate air. The ceiling fan was not working. So, little to no fresh air could ciculate and cool off the cottage. And the owner decided to not bring fans unless asked during a heatwave. It was stuffy and moldy and uncomfortable.The dock had wide gaps in between the connected sections of docking, making a tripping hazard or worse getting a foot caught and broken.The water at lake entry was muddy even before walking in it.I left the home due to the above mentioned reasons with 5 days left on the rental. I let the owner know and asked for only 3 days to be refunded. I was told no because they could rented it out to others who would have had the same problems. Is that right to do? I was also told my feedback would help other renters. Great for them. But I have to pay for a poor quality rental.I do not recommend the Cottage on Lake Josephine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Lovely weekend away from it all

We had a lovely weekend baking Christmas cookies, enjoying our view of the lake, playing board games, and walking over to the restaurant for breakfast and dinner. 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Lakeside Retreat

Charming cabin by the lake. Listing was just as described. Main restaurant conveniently next door. Easy communication. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna D.

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

Perfect relaxing weekend getaway

Great little hidden gem! The dock in the morning with coffee was my favorite! It is literally steps away from the restaurant which was wonderful too a little loud in the morning when they were opening but not bad. It was a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Relaxing stay

Needed one more getaway weekend and it was nice relaxing at this cute little lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Local vacation getaway hit all the marks!

We were looking for a place on a lake to escape the heat and try out our paddle boards. This place wound up being the perfect spot! On a "no wake" lake with direct access to the water. Lots of privacy! We loved watching the dragonflies and bats!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

The Lake House

This was our first time to spend the weekend on Anderson Island. We have purchased land there and want to see what it’s like living on an island! We had the best weekend and access to the lake and being able to walk next door to the restaurant was cool! We live in an apartment so it was so nice to have outdoor space, especially for our Morkies, Mork and Mindy. Everyday at 6:30 am a deer would come into the yard! Added bonus! Booking for another weekend in September! ❤️ Thank you to the Homeowner for sharing your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela d.

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

Day at the lake

Right across the st from the golf course and the club house. Just fab vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtiss H.

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

Josephine

My son and I had a great week of trout fishing, exploring and relaxation!! Shout out to the fine folks who work at the Riviera restaurant. Highly recommended dining .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

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

We'll be back!

Second time we've enjoyed the property. Great ambience, lots to do. Time goes way too fast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate M.

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

We will be back

It was the perfect getaway for the weekend. We only wished we would have booked a longer stay. Lake was beautiful, cottage cozy and it was a great location. Lake access was perfect for the kids. Thanks again for having us we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

loved it!

if you want a very chill getaway, this is a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

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

Lake Josephine Stay

Lovely cottage on the lake. Fully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. We had a great time and so did our dog Baloo. He never wanted to stop swimming and fetching. We played games and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtiss H.

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

Lake. Josephine.

Wonderful!, this older home seems to cradle you. We felt comfortable right away. Spent alot of time on the dock sunning and fishing. It supplied us three great trout dinners. High quality fish in this lake. Would love to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie / Brina

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We were married right here on the lawn in front of the beach in 1998! We were both born and raised in the Seattle area, and are now “rainbirds”.....West Seattle in the summer, and Sun City Grand, Arizona in the winter.

Why they chose this property

Maybe the best location on the whole island: 100 feet from the beautiful Lakeshore Restaurant next door, and 500 yards from the meticulously maintained, tree -lined executive Riviera golf course with its less than $20.00 green fees! Plus, only one mile to the Island General Store, and three miles to the ferry.

What makes this property unique

If you like to fish, Lake Josephine is full of trout and bass! And if you just want to relax, the setting is quiet, peaceful, and totally beautiful. Like being at Grandma’s house——only better. A little bit of paradise!!!

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