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Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits

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Interior
Dining
Property grounds
TV, books, music library, stereo
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9271 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits

The Tides Retreat

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Reserve this gorgeous beachfront paradise, consisting of both the main house and an on-site guest home, situated right on the shore of the Carr Inlet. Between the two rentals, you'll have plenty of space for up to nine lucky guests. The single-story main house features a chic, tastefully appointed living room with large windows, record player (with a large selection of vinyl), and a fun, retro jukebox. Prepare meals in the full, updated kitchen, or fire up the gas grill and dine outside on the expansive, furnished deck. The 650-square-foot guest house includes a well-equipped compact kitchen, a desk and chair, cozy furnishings, and its own furnished patio area with an additional grill.

Drop in to the water and take your kayak out for a morning paddle. Kopachuck State Park, just a couple miles away, features two miles of shaded hiking trails, sun-warmed beaches, picnic areas, and outdoor activities that include swimming, paddleboarding, boating, shellfish harvesting, and saltwater fishing. Only five miles from this rental, visit downtown Gig Harbor for shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater. And enjoy a day trip or two to Vashon Island (the Point Defiance Ferry is 14 miles east), Tacoma (16 miles southeast), Port Orchard (19 miles north), or Seattle (35 miles northeast).

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Full kitchens in both rentals.
The Tides Retreat consists of Little Tides and The Tides, both of which may be rented individually.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 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 manager

Vacasa of Washington

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,920 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
28419

About the area

Located in Gig Harbor, this holiday home is on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Kopachuck State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. Anthony Hospital - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Sunrise Beach - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 25 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 25 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gig Harbor holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cutts Island State Park and Kopachuck State Park. Fox Island Sand Spit and Skansie Brothers Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterfront home

We loved this location and the house. It was perfect and met all our needs. Combing the beach was my grandsons favorite and I loved the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

Beautiful Water front home!

We wanted to experience waterfront living on the Puget Sound and this house was perfect! Quiet, secluded, amazing outdoor space , perfect beach for clamming/ adventure . Beds were big and comfortable . Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Awesome Place

The view and the house was really great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place on the water!

We had a wonderful family vacation at this house, it had everything we needed. The location is above expected. Would definitely stay here again. Very clean, And a great place for our dogs too !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House and Location

Stayed here with my spouse, friends and dogs. It was a large, lovely home with a great yard for the dogs. Being on the water was so nice in the morning and I loved sitting in the chairs staring out into the water enjoying a glass of wine. Convenient to Gig Harbor town. We enjoyed the record player and juke box immensely!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Lovely view and location

This home was just far enough out to be well enjoyed but close enough to everything to be very convenient. The water was beautiful, I lucked out with beautiful weather the first two days and the deck and yard was beautifully groomed and enjoyed! Donna and her team were wonderful to work with and went above and beyond for me and my stay. Will definitely be returning with the whole family sometime soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Room for Everyone with an Amazing View

Our family gathered at the Tides to prepare for a wedding in the South Sound. We had plenty of space for everyone to work, play, and sleep comfortablely, including our 3 Labradors. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and supported baking dozens of cupcakes and the wedding cake. An excellent vacation oasis!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gig Harbour

Thank you! Beautiful setting! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful house on the water

We are from Seattle and wanted to rent a house to kayak in the south sound area. This house was the ideal location. The house has a beautiful view over the water to Raft Island. We loved watching the tides come and go. The deck off the back is huge and a lovely place to sit and watch the view, read books, barbecue, and just hang out. The inside is so comfortable, with a large living room and large dining table and complete kitchen facilities. The beds are super comfy. We found lots of places within 30-40 minutes to put our kayak in and explore. We loved our whole week here and have signed up again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High school Friends gathering

Location is beautiful and relaxing. Of the two bathrooms one is only useable f mobility is an issue. The second bathroom shower has a high step in and a deep step down. If short legged it would be difficult getting out. We especially enjoyed the vinyl albums and turn table. Great selection of music.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cameron S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

The Tides Family get together

The location of the property and the view were great. The space was also comfortable and worked well for a family get together. Unfortunately it was managed by vacasa and I did NOT have a good experience with them. Poor and impersonal communication leading up to the rental and I had to call them when we arrived because they only provided the code to enter one of the two houses. They seemed to do the bare minimum to keep both houses running between rentals. There were notes on several of the windows saying that they were broken and not to open them - in areas that were hot and stuffy, where opening a window could have helped. We also had to spend a lot of time cleaning off the back deck before we could use it - it was totally covered in pine needles, like it hadn't been blown off in weeks. Outdoor furniture was old and tattered and the gate surrounding the yard and entry to the water was completely rusted and falling apart. Overall, we had a nice time with our family here, but the rental was expensive and should have been in better shape. Based on this experience, I would also rather deal direct with the home owner than a property manager such as vacasa in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

DALE B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice house, poor upkeep by management

The house was absolutely Beautiful. The sceneries and surroundings were great. Unfortunately the house had not been cleaned prior to our stay. There was food crumbs and spills left on the counter. Rotten butter on the counter in a dish. Basic staples or not stocked. The floor was dirty and unmarked throughout the entire house footsteps and spills from previous tenants were evident. There were no light bulbs in part of the house so you couldn't see. The couch was beautiful navy blue velvet but covered in dog for with the throw pillows left thrown on the floor. The beds were made but once again throw pillows on the floor. We strip the beds and washed the sheets. Along with scrubbing the entire house prior to bringing our belongings in period the deck was filthy and there was no gas for the grill. Retried to contact management but the next day we got a maid saying she was going to come out and clean but we had already done that period she did leave a full propane kink at the front door. I have tried to contact the management multiple times during my stay to address this matter and after our departure. It has been a month and I still have not heard a word. I would stay at this house again but not while this management company was caring for the home. I'm sure the owners should be upset.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Michelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house but cleaning needed work

This is the second time we've stayed in this rental. The house itself, the surrouding property, the water front all amazing and we can't say enough positive comments about these things. The cleaning this time was troublesome. One of the king bedrooms did not have sheets, just a fitted sheet and a duvet with no cover. We were able to put sheets on ouselves. In fact none of the duvets had covers which made us wonder how they were cleaned between stays... There were trash items found on the floor of the ensuite bathroom, that's fine we disposed of them. What was troublesome throughout our stay was finding empty capsules tucked in couch cushions, and in the depressions in the ottoman. We have pets and were pretty lucky one of the dogs did not find these capsules themselves. Not sure what was housed in these pill sized empty capsules because whatever was in them was emptied out and all we found were the leftover dead soldiers. We left a few on the mantle of the fireplace in order to show the cleaners what to be on the lookout for. We also found beads, so many beads, in the carpets and along the cracks in the floor against the walls. Finding those with our feet was not very pleasant. We are cleanly people and generally leave the homes we stay in cleaner than when we received so 3 dish pods were a little disappointing for the size group and how many dishes we went through making our own meals there over 5 days. Again, cannot say enough about the home itself and the surrounding property. ALSO, Donna, the contact for our stay was wonderful when we needed her in locating our garbage cans after track pick up day. She came out and was able to locate them for us within just a few hours of when she was contacted. Overall I would recommend this home, but really hope the cleaning standards are raised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway for a family reunion

We really enjoyed staying at the Tides Retreat. There was room for our whole family. It's a beautiful house right on the water. That provided plenty of entertainment for kids and adults alike! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Love this house!

We've stayed here the last 3 years in January. It's right on the water and you can ask for better views.
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene M.

Great place for a small family gathering.

Wide open living and dining room, a view of the water that overlooks the beautiful large deck. Fully equipped kitchen, extra freezer, washer and dryer. House was clean and spacious! Ask for correct driving directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Phuong H.

Beautiful landscaped property, We love enjoy water front, big house, we had a wonderful time as w...

Beautiful landscaped property, We love enjoy water front, big house, we had a wonderful time as well ,great place to stay,will try again next year. but 2 bath room can't not lock :( if your home changes the wooden floor it is cleaner, the house will be perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S., Lehi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Heaven

Gorgeous landscaping, views of the Sound and fall colors. The privacy and comfort of this property was more than we expected. The plumbing (only one person showering at a time w/multiple bathrooms) was a minor inconvenience but overall the place was perfect for a few days away. We even took one day just to stay at and enjoy the property instead of going out to do things because it was so inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend getaway

Lovely girls weekend getaway. Lovely deck for relaxing. Loved the turntable and LP selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful Property

Our family had a fun stay at the Tides. The deck was the center of our activity with the surrounding grounds absolutely lovely. We had total privacy to enjoy the view of the water and enjoyed using the kayak in the calm water. The caretaker Donna was terrific and responded quickly. The only problem we had was with Vacasa when they didn’t send access codes to the doors until 7;56 that evening. They came on the VRBO website at 5:00 pm. Only because Donna called me about something was I able to get the codes before 4:00. Overall we had a great time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect PNW property

Communication between property manager was great - easy check in 😊 once you walk in the door, the floor to ceiling windows opening up to the water view took my breath away- the most beautiful scenery!!! The property is very well landscaped very comfortable to be out on the deck or In the yard with the water and mountains right in front of you! The house was perfect for hosting my family for a reunion- large kitchen, lots of space to spread out!! The jukebox and album collection available was a really nice bonus!! Grill on deck was great- and we enjoyed the fire pit as well! Having the “little tides” guest house was PERFECT for the couple who had a 2 year old- lots of space in there!! Plus a refrigerator and private bathroom made their stay comfortable and private! The master bedroom was spacious with spectacular water view as well!’ This is exactly the spot to show off the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this home ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is awesome, the location is awesome.

Great Easter trip, there was an order in guest house possible due to new paint or carpet. But overall I really love this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view on Carr Inlet

This home was clean and spacious. Quiet neighborhood. The view of the water was calming and we saw many birds including eagles. The beds were very comfortable. Many albums to choose from as well as a juke box. Restaurants and shopping are just 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., USA/ Long Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Waterfront Getaway!!

This was a beautiful property!! The house was perfect and the kitchen was fully stocked!! We stayed for 3 nights and never left the property!! The fenced backyard was perfect, so our dog could enjoy a little freedom!! The sunsets and water views were amazing!! Loved the juke box and vinyl collection! We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022