Escape to the lake's serene beauty at this charming retreat. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the spacious yard surrounded by vibrant flowers, then spend your day swimming, fishing, or kayaking from the dock. Unwind in the evenings with family and friends in the large living room with plush leather couches.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies
No animal please due to severe allergies. It was our own home. We love every minute of it. Long story but we bought a new home. Our beloved lake home is now yours to enjoy while you are our Guests. Come enjoy the breath taking view and fresh breeze from the lake, while having food and the children either swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, or just simply running in the spacious yard with abundant and gorgeous flowers. Our Guests have called it Spectacular, Amazing, Mini-Burchard Garden.. To sum it all, our Guests repeatedly stating "We are sad to leave".
1 Master Bedroom with King size bed, 1 walk in closet, 1 Him closet, 2 sink - shower and toilet master bathroom.
1 Large Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds
Large Main full bathroom with tub, shower, sink and toilet.
Large Living room with leather couches: 3 seats, 2 seat, and love seat
Large dinning room
Large Full Kitchen with Walk In Closet and Large Pantry
Large Refrigerator/Freezer - with Ice Maker
Coffee Maker, Microwave
Shared Washer/Dryer, dock, paddle boats, kayak. This property is for general lodging and not for accommodating Guests medical nor allergy conditions. This property can be combined with the lower floor property for a total of 16 Guests, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. depending on availability. Lower property can be found at Vacation Rentals 7081394
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the sea
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching 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)
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
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.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: No animal due to severe allergies
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Additional cost for party. Talk to owner
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: Additional cost for party. Talk to owner
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 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
About the area
Located in Federal Way, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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 going on at Tacoma Dome, or consider a night out at Court House Square. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Federal Way travel guide
Is Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 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).
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Lake front - Upper floor - no animal- allergies Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Overall very pleasant stay. Great location on Steel Lake with nice views. House is older but clean and comfortable. Some outlets in main bedroom aren’t functioning, and heating system took some getting used to. Kitchen appliances all worked great.
This home was clean and we very much enjoyed sitting on the deck looking at the lake. The master bed was comfortable, there was plenty of toilet paper, and I generally found whatever I needed in the kitchen. Kathy was professional and responded quickly to communication. We would stay here again.
We rented the property for the view it offered from the patio-balcony. It was beautiful however that was the only part that was special. The home is old and the kitchen is only lightly stocked with essentials. No coffee (I know not required but often there’s something) , no extra blankets, no extra pillows, lots of signs around the house of what not to do, twin beds had short blankets that seemed children size. My co-workers were very uncomfortable and we had to steal a pillow from the king bed because one of the twin beds didn’t have one. I travel a lot and have stayed in many rental homes. I felt very unwelcome with all the signs posted in the house. Kathy was friendly in her text and responded quickly, however, if I would have known there were so many rules, I wouldn’t have rented.
The host is wonderful and accommodating, typically responds in a short amount of time. The house is well stocked with everything you could need. The view is gorgeous, the outdoors are very nice. The only drawbacks are the heat and cooling sources. It was a little challenging to regulate temperatures. But I would recommend this property. I think it was a good price.
Kathy was amazing and very responsive. The house was exactly what we wanted/needed and was so close to the venue we were spending most of our time at. Highly recommend this home.
Easy check-in, well stocked property, beautifully ciew
All went well; unable to use the deck because the furniture was disty
Jewell P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lena E.
9 Jan 2019
Beautiful lakeview
Kathy great host! Responsive. Grandsons enjoyed the paddle boats on the lake even in winter! This is an older home but has been refurbished very very nice. Except no dishwasher there was a hose that was in the way at the sink due to no dishwasher. We came from Arizona to visit. So was a little cold for us and heating issues.But the no stairs was a real plus! Hope to visit during Summer season sometime! Thanks Kathy!
Comfortable beds Quiet neighborhood nice view of the lake Good location for our needs
Overall good stay Short on washcloths there were only 3 washcloths for 3 people for a week. The number one issue was the ac was a heat pump. It was very hot in Seattle the entire week The unit hanging in the living room mostly just cooled the living room. The house was 85 degrees when we arrived and it took 24 hours to cool it down. The bedrooms were not cool as we set up fans to push cool air back to the bedrooms. Therefore we did not sleep well . We were only in the place at nighttime since we were visiting with family every day The ac was the most important request we had for our stay there.
Overall acceptable
Shelia B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan M.
12 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Beware of upcharging
First, this property has a great view. That was the best thing about it.
It is listed as a two bedroom two bath, but the stated price only allows use of one bathroom. It is another charge to access and use the second bathroom. When I reserved the property in Aug, I stated that two people would be staying there And the reason for my trip was to cook Thanksgiving dinner for my adult children. Two days before check in, the owner contacted me and said that if any more than two people were at the house, there was an additional charge for each person even if they were not sleeping there. Even if they were just there for dinner!
When I arrived the key was not in place and I had to call the owner. She was apologetic saying she had confused the dates. There were no bath mats in either bathroom. There were not 7 place settings of flatware, so I had to buy some. There was a large dining table, but no chairs. The refrigerator quit working which we discovered the last morning. Everything in the refrigerator and freezer had to be thrown out. This house has a great view. But I wouldn’t rent it again.
The VRBO condo was exactly as promised. It is large, clean, and has a view of Steel lake through large picture windows. The patio deck was large and had a table with chairs with an unobstructed view of the lake. The owner was very nice and very responsive. After just a few days, we already considered her more as a as a friend than an owner. Without question, we would stay there again.
We loved our time at this rental! It was a lovely home, a beautiful lake, and gardens! We so enjoyed spending time on the porch playing games and catching up while having such a beautiful view of the lake!
A great place to gather! Lots of places for people to relax and enjoy!
The owner was super nice and always so quick to respond if we had a question! Nice surrounding area too! Conveniences very near by. Planes are above, but we found out they are everywhere in the Tacoma area. Such is Seattle they say 😄
Only suggestion would be to know particulars about perks like campfires (some area rules or restrictions) and info on shared lake equipment, rules before renting. Which would be the case on any rental really. We’d definitely stay here again!
Hidden gem in Federal Way looking over Steel Lake. Spacious and clean and well-equipped. Our host was super-responsive.
The diverse gardens really enhanced the property. We hope to return!
Overall a great vacation home. Easy check in, great communication, comfy beds and plenty of hot water for showers, fast WiFi and a nice outdoor area to enjoy the view of the lake. Nice park close by with a nice playground for young kids.
We booked this property 3 months in advanced. We told her of the fatal disease my grandson has. I haven't seen my family in 5 years because I'm a registered nurse and been battling COVID with patients. On the afternoon of our check in the owner canceled our reservation because she didn't want a service dog there. It's against the law to discriminate against the disabled and she did it once by denying us what we needed. She violated our rights and then terminated the reservation 2 hours before check in. We flew in for this vacation and was stranded. We will be seeking full refund and our disability rights attorney will be getting involved. We are a hardworking decent family and we were treated like garbage.
Fine house with a nice view of the lake and all the amenities listed. Kathy was very communicative.
A few things folks might want to know
-- The lake has a lot of lake weed so while the boating was nice, swimming from the house is not great. (We walked / kayaked to the public beach, which was nicer, but less convenient.)
--Even though it was pretty hot while we there, it did not get too hot inside.
-- Kitchen has all the basics, but pans were mostly scratched-up teflon
--We found the queen bed to be excessively soft.
--Living room light was quite bright/harsh for evenings. (Sunroom light was warmer, but made a whining noise.)
We had a great time at this home. It was so peaceful and beautiful on the lake. The home was well equipped, making it easy to relax and enjoy our time. Hoping to return in the future. Also, there are several restaurants only 5 minutes away, so take out was easy.
This lake front home was beyond our expectations. It was clean, comfortable, roomy, with a fully equipped kitchen, lots of windows with beautiful views and a deck overlooking the lake. The views never get old and it was so peaceful to just sit on the deck and watch the ducks, geese and turtles in the lake and eagles flying overhead. The beautifully landscaped yard overflowing with flowers was breathtaking.
The bed was very comfortable, there were plenty of towels and all appliances were clean and in working order. The location is great, close to shopping and restaurants and Kathy, the owner, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Check-in was easy and when we had questions she was always quick to reply..
My husband and I were so happy to find this home for our stay and hope to return and will definitely stay here again.
Thank you Kathy for sharing your beautiful home.