Title: The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group 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 ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149600/34149588/beb4fbe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149600/34149588/9964d3f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149600/34149588/c17eea46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149600/34149588/0b7e0725.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34149600/34149588/d7aa735c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to an idyllic Northwest getaway at Harbor Creek Lodge, a 17,000 square foot log estate offering dramatic views of old growth timber and a freshwater pond. Inside the lodge you will enjoy a game room with pool table and poker table as well as foosball and dance floor. Step outside to explore the large dock with diving board or head indoors for some friendly competition on the half basketball court. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 4013000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available ## 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 ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group You have a unique opportunity when considering Harbor Creek Lodge for your vacation rental. Getaway to an idyllic Northwest location with your family, friends, and co-workers! Rain or shine, Harbor Creek Lodge offers something for everyone. Relaxing spaces for the grown ups and plenty of adventures to be had for the young ones. Harbor Creek Lodge is a 17,000 square foot log estate dramatically overlooking a sparkling fresh water pond with sweeping views of old growth timber and an incredible sanctuary of birds and wildlife. Inside the lodge you will enjoy 6 furnished bedrooms with king & queen size beds, a bonus bedroom (includes a queen bed, laundry, and shower), as well as a bunk room with total sleeping capacity for 15. The pond features a large dock with a diving board, a raft at the center, and is roughly 15 feet deep and 100 feet across. The lodge has a 1/2 basketball court inside with climbing rope, 1,700 square foot game room with foosball, table tennis, dance floor with disco ball, pool table , poker table and a built in wet bar. The owner collects classic cars and has an indoor collection of 12 for viewing with couch , stereo, bistro tables, and memorabilia. A gourmet kitchen with a huge dining room table provides great views of nature from inside. The lodge has also had scenes from "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" Directed by Jason Woliner filmed in the house. The movie was released October 23, 2020 on amazon prime during the pandemic. There is another home on the property with year-round renters as well. Keywords: Private Home ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table - Wet bar ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - Streaming services - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Foosball table - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Table tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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: 13,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38860000/38852600/38852551/3033fa17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW- Amazing Lighthouse Beach Waterfront Homes sleeps 14 Gig Harbor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=38852551&PinnedHotelID=38852551&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931300/33931235/1e504012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awesome family reunion location! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: We're not permitted to host weddings or receptions 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ideal Size Setting Your Gathering Family Friends or Large Group ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.28462%2C-122.58032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mzakS1f2nGbNf8IEuff-b_5E5NU=) Gig Harbor, WA #### What's nearby - Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles - Cheney Stadium - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles - University of Puget Sound - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles - Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 18 min drive - 6.9 miles - Tacoma Dome - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles #### Getting around - South Tacoma Station - 13 min drive - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - Cutters Point Coffee - Jersey Mike's Subs ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group located? > This family-friendly Gig Harbor holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cushman Trail and Tubby's Trail Dog Park. Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 8 2 - Terrible 9 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### August E. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lots of fun, me and my friends wish we could stay longer then we did ##### August E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dillon H. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Had a Great Time Stayed here for a buddies golf trip and we had a blast! ##### Dillon H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach G. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large space, easy stay When getting together with friends and our families, it's hard to find a space large enough for everyone to share. This property was able to fit us all and without hassle. Jim was a great host and we'd be happy to return. ##### Zach G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### David H. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy The place was dirty! The bath mats,the rugs,the floors were all disgusting. The owner lives next door and I told him it was dirty and all he said was “sorry “. I had him come in to clean two of the sinks because they were dirty and he said that he has a cleaning service! Also there were loose tiles on the floor and a loose post on the deck that was dangerous. Also no water pressure at all! ##### David H. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ministry leadership team getaway Four families, total 20, spend 4 days and 3 nights at this property. We enjoyed the big space for all the 12 kids from all different range of age. They stayed occupied while the 8 adults had multiple meeting throughout the four days. We had no issues with the house. We enjoyed the cars. Jim the owner was very helpful and friendly. ##### Mike C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy S. 30 Jan 2019 #### Interesting and comfortable large property, recommended! Management took great care of us, thanks for everything - we'll be back! ##### Andy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quazie K. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weird and Wonderful cabin This beautiful and chaotic space has become a yearly tradition for our group. Great space, weird vibes, good times ##### Quazie K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### joseph h. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boys weekend success! We had a great time at the property. It ended up raining during our stay so we took full advantage of the game room ##### joseph h. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Maureen C., Puyallup WA USA 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great landlord Jim was very friendly and accomodating ##### Maureen C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg D. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and remote property We had a wonderful time staying at the house. There was plenty of space for everyone and a great VHS collection. I would recommend this property to anyone doing a retreat weekend or multi family get away. ##### Greg D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nancy A., Spokane, US 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Tranquility Beautiful property. So much space to spread out and common places to come together. This is our families 3rd time at this property, and each time holds special memories. Jim is a very gracious host. ##### Nancy A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quazie K. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing, expansive, quirky, and delightful This is a really quirky space, but also a wildly amazing space - do not expect it to be lacking in nuance, do expect to have more space than you can possibly know what to do with - sleeps a ton, sound isolated in most of the bedrooms, overall, an amazing gem of a place. ##### Quazie K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Yesay S. 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Large Home Plenty of space We had stayed her over 13 years ago and the host was amazing then and now! However, the house not so much. The house was incredibly dirty, Dirty laundry inside the house, dust everywhere, and the house it sell was in desperate need of some TLC. Very large house and great for entertaining large gatherings but I think it is time for a uplift. ##### Yesay S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for large gatherings This was our fourth time renting the Harbor Creek Lodge and we look forward to the next! The house is very large and has lots of spaces for gathering, an indoor basketball gym, game room with pool table, ping pong, foosball, poker table, and a wet bar. The lodge is an older log building and has seen its share of wear and tear, but is still a great place for events with your friends and family. Jim was easy to work with and accommodating. We appreciate all of his work to get the property ready for our group. ##### David F. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick A. 25 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious, clean, and comfortable. Me and a large group rented the Lodge for a weekend retreat and we look forward to returning. The property comfortably fit around 50 people but could have fit even more. The large number of beds, pull out couches, and bathrooms offered a leisurely experience for everyone. We especially loved to spend time in the front yard however, where there was a beautiful open grass area plus a large pond with a boat. On top of everything, the showroom of cars was amazing for taking pictures and observation. I could not have found a better place for a large group weekend getaway, would 100% recommend! ##### Nick A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### chris r. 16 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10 basketball players and parents head to Seattle for tourney It was exactly as I expected; lodge that was large enough for big group, nothing fancy so it felt like we were in the mountains at a place drifters can come through and use and try to leave it better than they found it! Owner is super nice and definitely wants your stay to be enjoyable. Our only downer was that half the lodge was freezing cold due to heater breaking the week before we got there. We made it work but could have have used the extra space. Definitely intend on visiting there again in a warmer time and recommend to large parties for sure. ##### chris r. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimena S. 25 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Perfect for our group!!! We loved the quirkiness of this place, the open floor-plan of the main floor & The fact that the hang out area was all in one level. The kitchen was well equipped to feed over 30 of us, with gigantic salad, bowls, and large pots and pans. We also really appreciated the three refrigerators! The kitchen could use another coffee maker, but we brought our own so it was no big deal. Someone suggested another dishwasher would be ideal… Our group was just so happy to have found a place that could accommodate all of us, no one was complaining about the shortfalls of this place. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming in the pond, checking out antique cars & the game room gave us a place to share a slideshow with our group!!! If your group is looking for something high-end and fancy, this is not the place for you. But it was a perfect place for us! ##### Jimena S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Yalia J., Sunnyvale 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant stay in a large, rustic and eclectic cabin house We chose this rental place because the house has lots of bedrooms, a large dining table, and could accommodate our 15-person group. The place is very remote and has lots of charms, with its lake/pond, large kitchen, rec room, gym room, and of course its garages with 10+ antique cars. We struggled a bit initially with the lack of wifi and some plumbing issues, which both got repaired on the second day. Do not expect perfection or you'll be disappointed, it's an older and very large place and the owner does his best to maintain things. Despite those minor issues, we had an excellent time in this house and would stay at the same place if the opportunity comes again. ##### Yalia J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Heather C. 13 Aug 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Do Not Stay Here! We arrived at the destination and the house was filthy and unkept. It was beyond dirty - used undergarments on the floor, windows and doors without latches, as well as dilapidated furniture and bedding. The amount of dust on the floors and beddings was inexcusable. The photos did not adequately represent the state of the house and felt completely misled. There was also no way to lock the house and secure our belongings. The WIFI didn't work and there was no phone service. Not only was the cleanliness not up to par, but our group did not feel safe. Our group immediately left and we did not stay there due to the conditions. The host never messaged us back despite many texts and calls. We were expecting a rustic home, but rustic decor and an unkept/outdated house are not the same thing. Do not believe the photos. ##### Heather C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Large Youth Group Week My Group: A youth Ministry from the suburbs of Detroit MI. We had 75 in total, 55 teenagers and 20 adults. The Pros: The property was in a great location that allowed our group to have travel days into Olympic and Mt. Raineer National Park, Port Townsend for a whale-watching tour, and Seattle. The property itself is secluded with tons of space! To sleep 75 we brought a bunch of air mattress and slept Girls in the upstairs bunkroom and down stairs bedrooms. For the boys the Middle schoolers piled into the gym room while the highschool group slept in the side of the house with the two great rooms (upstairs empty and downstairs filled with cars) The pond was an absolute blast! We had so much fun every day swimming from morning till night! We used the "game room" to debrief with our team and have teaching times together. For group and quiet times the property had tons of space to spread out. Jim the owner was extremely pleasant and also uses the funds from the rental to do nonprofit work in the city. The Cons: To be honest, the house was not very clean at all when we arrived. we went to the store and bought lots of cleaning supplies. We even bought all new sheets for most of the beds. In addition, the house clearly needs some love as the furniture is dated and everything is worn out. For our group it was fine, although the first day was rough. If you are high maintenance, this rental is not for you. If you are flexible, it is a great deal for the cost! ##### Matt C. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Brandon D., Los Angeles 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### As Much Potential as there is Disappointment The property is gorgeous, nestled in serene forest where you wake up to soft sunlight and bird calls in the morning. It makes it all the more disappointing that the opportunity of this place is utterly squandered. The entire cabin is clearly run down - sagging floor boards, deeply stained carpets, standing water in the stairwell, debris in the tubs, minimal water pressure, lights that just don't work, cable boxes that don't work, plug sockets that are loose and don't hold a plug, doors that were bent off hinges, a broken hot tub and a strange lack of basic accommodation. There was no shampoo in the showers, no towels except garage towels in the laundry room, and no help in sight. There was \*\*no internet\*\* in the house the entire trip. We walked a 1/4 mile to the main road to get service to ask for help and the property manager didn't respond to messages at all over those three days. We had no check-in procedure, we had no keys given to lock the place when we left, and no check-out instructions to ensure we wouldn't be charged for messes. Would I recommend this place to anyone? Absolutely not. At least not before a significant renovation and change in ownership. ##### Brandon D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Neil F. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Bug-infested, no hot water for 3 days We've been coming to Harbor Creek Lodge annually since 2017 because we loved the space, but 2025 was finally the year that convinced us we can never come back. As much as we've appreciated HCL in the past, the house is too far gone now, so much stuff has broken in the past year.Primary complaints1) No hot water for almost 3 days. Arrived on Thursday, hot water heater was non-functional. Jim tried an amateur install of a new water heater on Friday, but failed, shut off the hot water lines entirely, and we didn't end up having functional hot water until Sunday morning. No hot water for 3 days didn't just mean no hot showers, but also the dishwasher relies entirely on hot water, so we had no dishwasher until the last night and had to handwash ALL the dishes for 45 guests with cold water in a single (BADLY LEAKING) kitchen sink. Stayed up until 2am handwashing dishes to keep up.2) Badly infested with Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated). I'm a fairly bug-tolerant person, but there were literally tens of thousands of these stink bugs all throughout the house, probably living inside the walls. They liked the light, so in the daytime the every window would collect 100 bugs and they'd constantly fall onto the floor, or fall onto us! A year ago there were a few bugs here, but this year it was a straight up infestation3) Other stuff that had broken since last year: Kitchen sink drain was badly leaking. Kitchen fridge pooling water. Laundry and dishwasher had broken latches. ##### Neil F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna G. 15 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Awesome Time We had an amazing time. Thank you! ##### Donna G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ken W. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### NOT clean When we drove into the property we are so excited lots of trees, water etc. However, when we walked into the open doors, literally the doors were wide open, we were quickly disappointed. The place was not clean, Refrigerator filthy, oven smoked in use because it was dirty, tubs were stained and not cleaned. Hot tub did not work. And when we asked from someone to come clean, no one ever showed. I never do bad reviews but this was not okay . ##### Ken W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### LeAnne G. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Harbor Creek Lodge Plenty of rooms and beds for our family. Location was near perfect for our needs. Low on the cleanliness rating…dirt, dust, and cobwebs throughout. Stove and oven functioned but we’re in question. Kitchen sink faucet was loose. ##### LeAnne G. 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