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

Family-friendly vacation home in Tacoma with a water park

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, internet
Dining
TV, fireplace, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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 8205 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

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
  • Snorkeling 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 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

94691

About the neighborhood

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WA, Tacoma

What's nearby

  • Job Carr Cabin Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pantages Theater - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • 6th Ave - 4 min drive - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪Parkway Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Woven Seafood & Chophouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Lights - ‬17 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?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Job Carr Cabin Museum, Wright Park, and University of Puget Sound. Children's Museum of Tacoma and 6th Ave are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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
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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

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
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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
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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

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

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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6/10 Okay

Cheryl T.

Good property, poor management

Communication was good, however zero flexibility
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Zuri N.

Extremely Disappointing Experience – Would Not Recommend

I really wanted to enjoy this vacation rental, but unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Upon check-in, the home was in unacceptable condition — it was dusty, dirty, smelled unpleasant, and overall felt neglected. My group had to spend the first day of our vacation buying cleaning supplies and deep cleaning the space just to make it livable. Things only got worse when, by the third day, we discovered an ant infestation. I woke up to find ants completely infesting my suitcase — I even sent the hosts a video of the issue. Despite reaching out multiple times throughout our stay to address these concerns, I received no response at all. I was polite and communicative, hoping they would take our discomfort seriously, but I was completely ignored. It’s been over two weeks since I returned home, and I still haven’t heard back from anyone. This level of disregard for guests is unacceptable. I would not recommend this property to anyone — especially if you value cleanliness, comfort, or basic communication from your hosts.

2/10 Terrible

Zuri N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Extremely Disappointing Experience – Would Not RecommendI really wanted to enjoy this vacation rental, but unfortunately, my experience was extremely disappointing. Upon check-in, the home was in unacceptable condition — it was dusty, dirty, smelled unpleasant, and overall felt neglected. My group had to spend the first day of our vacation buying cleaning supplies and deep cleaning the space just to make it livable.Things only got worse when, by the third day, we discovered an ant infestation. I woke up to find ants completely infesting my suitcase — I even sent the hosts a video of the issue. Despite reaching out multiple times throughout our stay to address these concerns, I received no response at all. I was polite and communicative, hoping they would take our discomfort seriously, but I was completely ignored.It’s been over two weeks since I returned home, and I still haven’t heard back from anyone. This level of disregard for guests is unacceptable. I would not recommend this property to anyone — especially if you value cleanliness, comfort, or basic communication from your hosts.
we had to wash all dishes, due to finding them all like this
spiderwebs on the chandelier above the dinning table
this is what the vacuum looked like after vacuuming the 2 rugs downstairs
counters and dishes had dirt and dust everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025