Title: The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance Holiday home in Tacoma with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92497500/92497486/w1024h675x0y4-70735e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92497500/92497486/ed3943ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92497500/92497486/2c64f874.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92497500/92497486/35dc51b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92500000/92497500/92497486/891d310a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this cozy townhome in Point Defiance and Ruston, where beautiful views of the Puget Sound await. Unwind in the hot tub, grill on the premium natural gas Weber grill, or sip coffee on the second-story porch while taking in sunset views. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance We are thrilled to offer our vacation home from our family to yours. This Townhome is in a great location, easy to find and close to all the amenities in Point Defiance and Ruston. With 2 king bedrooms and a spacious bunk room, premium natural gas grill and hot tub, 2 smart TVs, work from home spaces, and beautiful views of the Puget Sound — this place has it all! The space Spend your evenings cooking and dining in our open concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen is fully stocked for all of your needs, and has been described as “lavish” by guests. We have a 55” smart TV and fireplace with easy on/off switch in the living room for cozy raining PNW evenings, or soak in the hot tub in the back yard while grilling on the Weber grill with natural gas line. Our master bathroom also boasts a deep soaking tub with water views. In the mornings sip your coffee on the second story porch watching the Puget Sound. It’s a great spot for sunset views as well. We have two king rooms and a bunk room with a twin over full configuration, making it a winner for couples traveling together, families or solo travelers alike. The space also offers covered off street parking in the garage and ample street parking. Neighborhood: Point Ruston, Point Defiance Park and the Zoo / Aquarium are all within walking distance (less than a mile). There is a co-op just down the street for groceries, or hit up the Point Ruston Farmer’s Market. In the summer Point Ruston hosts live concerts and has a water feature that our kids love to play in. Takana Take-out and Antique Sandwich shops are perfect spots for a take away lunch to be enjoyed in the Point Defiance park or Point Ruston waterfront. For coffee checkout Coffeezaun or Dancing Goats! Parking: The house is best accessed by car, though public transit is nearby. Ample parking for large parties with multiple cars. We provide off street garage parking for 1-2 vehicles as well. walking distance to groceries, coffee shops, etc walking distance (1mile) to Point Defiance Zoo and adventure park walking distance (1mile) to Point Ruston less than 9 mins to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge less than 9 mins to 6th ave with plenty of bars and shops! 45 mins to SeaTac Airport Other things to note: While we love bringing our young daughters to this townhome, there are some things to be aware of before bringing your small children. We have a fireplace, hot tub, stairs and other features which are not child proofed. Let us know if you have any questions regarding kids or would like the child items put out (additional $30 cleaning fee to sanitize and store items between uses). Kid Gear must be requested at minimum 24 hours before check in. There is also a busy street (Pearl) next to the house, please do not let your young children play in the yard unattended. Guest access We are firm believers in king size beds, and have two of them available. The main bedroom features a king memory foam bed, walk in closet and private balcony with water views, en-suite bathroom and soaking tub. The second king room has a mini en-suite with an in room sink and vanity, and large closet. The third bedroom or “bunk room” features a twin over full bunk, desk and another mini en-suite sink and vanity. During your stay you have private access to the whole home and off street garage parking! Other things to note We love our location, which is a straight shot to Point Defiance Park and other attractions and easy to find from the freeway! However there is road noise from the nearby Pearl St. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24130000/24123600/24123555/8b6ced7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Mid- Century Modern ReModeled Home from 1950s ! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 Property Registration Number 605631572 ## About the area West End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to this holiday home. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and Job Carr Cabin Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. 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. [Visit our Tacoma travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tacoma.dx6046853) [View more Holiday homes in Tacoma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tacoma-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6046853-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.293507,-122.51967&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7Bt_H%7CrxjV%3FW%3FU%3FW%40W%40U%3FW%40U%40W%40UBU%40WBU%40UBUBWBUBUDUBUDUDSBUDUFUDSDUFSFSDSFSFSFSFSHSFQHSFQHQHSHOHQHOJQHOJQHOJOJOJOJMHMLOJMJMLKJMJKLKLMLILKJILKLILINILILELINGLGNELGLENENELENENCLCNCNALCNANANCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLFNDLFLFNHLDLHLHNHJHLJLHLJLHJLLJLJJLLJJLJLJNJLJLJNJNJNHNJPHNJPHNHPHNHRFPHPHRFPFRFRHRFRFRDRFRDRFTDRDTDTDTDRBTDTBTDTBT%40VBTBTBT%40V%40TBT%40V%3FT%40V%40T%3FV%40V%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FVAVAT%3FVATCVATATCVCTCTATCTEVCREVCRETETERETETGRERGTERGRGRIRGRGRGPIRIPGPIPIPIPINKNIPKNIPKLKPKLKLKNKLKLKLMLKJMLMJKJMJMJMHMHKJOFMJMFMFOHMDMFOFMFODMDODOBMDODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMCOEOEMCOEOEMEMGOGMGOEMIMGMGOKMGMKMIKIMKMKMKMKKMKKMMKMKMMMIMKOKMKQKMIQKOIQKOIOIQIQIQIQGQISGQISGSGSGSGSESGUGSESEUGUESCUEUESCWESCWCUCUCUAUCWAUCUAWAUAW%3FUAWAW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gH4yGuAj-VNiSfE1ccahGeQZus8=) Tacoma, WA ### What's nearby - Point Defiance Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - University of Puget Sound - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles - Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles - Tacoma Dome - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles ### Getting around - Union Station - 13 min drive - Theater District Station - 14 min drive - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen - ‬19 min walk - ‪Taco Street - ‬15 min walk - ‪Cooper's Food and Drink - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lobster Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance located? > Located in West End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Cinemark Century Point Ruston and Owen Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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