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The ideal size and setting for your gathering of family, friends, or large group

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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8.0

Very good

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7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 401208 sq m

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WA, Gig Harbor
  • Popular LocationTacoma Narrows Bridge5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Defiance Zoo and Aquarium14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Defiance Park21 min drive
  • AirportSeattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)39 min drive

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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.

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 manager

JIm Lustig

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • 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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair 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 mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Ski lift privileges on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Snorkeling 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 13,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We're not permitted to host weddings or receptions
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ideal Size Setting Your Gathering Family Friends or Large Group

About the neighborhood

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this vacation home is near theme parks. Performance Golf Center and Cushman Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Narrows Plaza Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 13 min drive
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 14 min drive
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 15 min drive
  • Point Defiance Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Bbq2U - 2 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Cutters Point Coffee - 4 min drive
  • Hops n Drops - 3 min drive

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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Performance Golf Center and Cushman Trail. Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 60 reviews" "

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quazie K.

Weird and Wonderful cabin
This beautiful and chaotic space has become a yearly tradition for our group. Great space, weird vibes, good times
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Yesay S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

chris r.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy A., Spokane, US

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Yalia J., Sunnyvale

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen C., Puyallup WA USA

Great landlord
Jim was very friendly and accomodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brandon D., Los Angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Awesome Time
We had an amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023