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Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay

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In Old Town Tacoma, Tacoma Garden Hideaway is a charming home with a peek-a-boo view of Commencement Bay. Unwind in the front parlor with large windows, modern seating and TV or gather in the formal dining room with fireplace and wainscoting. The well-equipped kitchen features bold backsplash tile and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82202 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay

Commencement Bay Getaway

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Light, style, and a wealth of character fill this beautiful home in Old Town Tacoma. It is wonderfully situated within walking distance of Commencement Bay and its many restaurants, cafes, and bars.
This two-story home sits just a few blocks from the water in Old Town, giving you lovely scenery and easy access to the best of Tacoma. You'll be within a mile of the University of Puget Sound and less than four miles from the Tacoma Dome, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and the ferry to Vashon Island.

Built in 1910, this home blends its century-old history with contemporary pops of color and pattern. After a day of exploring the city, come home to unwind in a front parlor with large windows, modern yet comfortable seating, and a TV to screen your favorite movies.

The kitchen is well-equipped, offering bold backsplash tile, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook for cozy morning meals. Just off the kitchen are a formal dining room with a fireplace and wainscoting that add warmth and atmosphere, a rear office with a desk workspace, and a full laundry room.

Of the bedrooms, the primary suite is downstairs on the main floor, offering its own TV, bathroom, and access to the backyard. There are three bedrooms - all with walk-in closets - upstairs, including a charming kids' room with a darling play nook.

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,202 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Please contact Vacasa for more details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

94691

About the area

Located in North End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, this holiday home is near theme parks. Children's Museum of Tacoma and Foss Waterway Seaport are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit 6th Ave and Freighthouse Square. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Wright Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Tacoma travel guide
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Red fall colors in Wright Park.
    Wright Park
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • One of my favorite coffee shops in Washington, Metronome offers a cool vibe, weekly concerts and open mic nights, local artwork, a fireplace in the winter, garage door and outdoor seating in the summer, pancakes and cereal (!!!), beer, wine, local artisanal baked goods and pastries, great music, friendly staff, free wifi, and of course INCREDIBLE coffee and a team who knows how to make a quality custom drink. Try the fun seasonal flavored lattes and mochas, and make sure to try something called a "shazbot," you won't  be disappointed.
    6th Ave
    4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Job Carr Cabin Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Puget Sound
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Theater District Station
    8 min drive
  • Union Station
    9 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frisko Freeze
    3 min drive
  • Hank's Bar & Grill
    17 min walk
  • Parkway Tavern
    17 min walk
  • Burger Seoul
    4 min drive
  • Woven Seafood & Chophouse
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Job Carr Cabin Museum, Wright Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. University of Puget Sound and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Dog-friendly turn-of-the-century home in Old Town near the Bay Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

We enjoyed the beautifully, spacious, renovated home. It had all the amenities we needed. A simple walk to our favorite coffee shop, Curan. The home can easily accommodate a family or several couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Dana V.

Great house.

Perfect vacation home for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie E.

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

Cute house

The house is clean and offers charm! I was happy with the host and what the home had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Awesome place

This property is in a cool neighborhood, it is adorable and really clean, comfortable and had so many thoughtful touches. We highly recommend:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Exactly what we needed!

This home was exactly what we needed for our family trip. We have extended family in Seattle and Olympia. This was a great midpoint to see everyone. It was in an ideal area where we could walk to the waterfront and get coffee in the morning and explore the broader area throughout the day. The accommodations were so comfortable and it was nice they had a high chair and pack and play for our 8mo old to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

Great spot in beautiful Tacoma!

This is a very comfortable home in a lovely neighborhood. Thank you for making it available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Great place!

The house was clean and very comfortable. Silverware, bedding, refer, oven, coffee maker, shower and linens were excellent! We would choose it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Gem in old town Tacoma

Great house in a great neighborhood. Beautiful view and very walkable area. House was well appointed and comfortable. Be aware- approach to the front door is a serious of stairs that are fairly steep and a little slick. People with mobility issues would find this a challenge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

sharon c.

Spacious home

Older home with upgrades. Very roomy. No a/c. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Donna P.

Nice neighborhood and view!

This house was nice and quiet. The beds were comfortable. There were toys for the kids to play with. Plenty of towels! The stairs were a bit difficult for little kids and seniors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen R.

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

Tacoma home

Overall the house was great for location & space. The outside could have used some trimming & cut back bushes so we could use the sidewalk. The back gate was hard to latch & our small dog found a hole in the back fence
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Barbra M.

Charming home, great location

We enjoyed our stay in this charming, older home. It's tastefully decorated and very comfortable. It has a great location and view of the water. We loved the charm and uniqueness of the older home. It was a perfect place for two families to gather with easy access to UPS, Point Rustin, and plenty of restaurants. The only thing lacking for us was some extra, but not essential, amenities. We would have enjoyed some games and a speaker system so we could play music while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

This house is outstanding!

From the first step in the house me and my grown up kid and their daughter were in love with the house. Our son and his fa Silly live here and we came to meet a new granddaughter so we put up a tree for the stay and had our holiday time. The craftsmanship was beautiful and although we had fog most of the time we loved the view. We will rent it again for sure if the need arrives.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James T.

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

Tacoma stay

Great place, my family really enjoyed the atmosphere and it felt like a temporary home. Couldn't let the dog stay outside though, the yard was not fenced as advertised. Creaking doors upstairs woke the 2 year old at night. Could use some more glass tumblers for drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jarika T.

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

Nice home!

We loved the house and space. Unfortunately, we had 2 unanswered messages to the hosts. The lack of communication was really disappointing. The house itself and view of the water was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fun location!

The house is in a great location! The listing shows all the rooms perfectly. The house was clean and well equipped. Communication was very limited. The house had a unique smell and we couldn’t open windows due to no screens anywhere in the house except for one upstairs bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Retirement

I rented this home because although I live in Tacoma my home is too small for me and my family so it was my retirement of being a nurse for 50 years and although I was disappointed in finding out after I rented it I couldn't have my family and friends for a small celebration and had to spend more money having my dinner party in a restaurant which defeated my purpose for renting the place it was a very lovely home and Harper loved the kids play room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Homey and convenient

We loved how clean and roomy and homey the house was. I love walking around in socks or bare feet and I had NO dirt residue on my feet, which for it being a more humid climate and hardwood floors, pretty impressive. The house was super clean, all the amenities we needed, the beds were super comfy and the house was very quiet for being an older built home. If I have any negative criticism, it would be the backyard. They had such a nice outdoor couch along with a grill but everything was wet, dirty and the yard looked like it had been forgotten about. We were hoping to have sat outside a bit and let our grandchild run around but it was too messy and all kinds of moldy crab apples on the ground to allow that. But the inside of the house was great! We would definitely stay here again but would love for the backyard to be as cared for as the inside of the house
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

kathleen l.

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

Dissatified

1. I found Vacasa very unprofessional in communicating with me, in a timely matter, before our stay. 2. when ask to move the dates 1 day out I was quoted an unreasonably rate. 3. It was bear bones.. examples: no salt & pepper, no coffee, other little things other hosts have included ( I could have stayed at hotel) 4. 2 different emails with 2 different entry codes, so we started our stay with a game of guessing. 5. there was a beautiful patio with outdoor chairs, the weather was beautiful, outdoor pads on furniture would have been nice. Overall, I will figure something else out for future visits to Tacoma. We are expecting our first grandchild in June, so I'll have to take my business elsewhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jeaneane W.

Nice home in good location, but management team (VACASA) is lacking.

Interior of home was comfortable and fairly well maintained. The exterior of the home, including entry stairs, needs repair and cleanup in order to be safe and useful.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Great for family visit to Tacoma

House was spacious, clean and comfy!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willa W.

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

Heart of Tacoma

Older home, nicely renovated in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson H.

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

Lovely home, very well managed

This spacious, well located house was perfect for our stay. Excellent Managment made the stay effortless. Very well appointed. Recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S., Seattle

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

Beautiful house; great location

Spacious and bright, with a lovely view of Commencement Bay - this house was a pleasure. Beds were all comfy, and four adults had plenty of space to stretch out and relax. I plan to stay here again the next time I am in Tacoma for a conference.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Seattle, WA

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

Spacious, clean, great location

We stayed in this beautiful home for my daughter’s college graduation. Had ample rooms and beds. Home and linens were very clean. We all enjoyed walks around the neighborhood and walking to The Spar for cocktails and live music on Saturday night. Would definitely stay again if we needed a large home in a great area of Tacoma.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023