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Sound view retreat with trails, beach access, firepit, grill, scenic deck, & W/D

Gig Harbor vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Place, Point Defiance Park
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Gig Harbor

In Gig Harbor .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Fox Island Sand Spit and 6 miles (10 km) of Kopachuck State Park with a stay here. Cutts Island State Park and Grandview Forest Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 24 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 27 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 26 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island View Market - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fondi Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sound view retreat with trails, beach access, firepit, grill, scenic deck, & W/D

Calamity Cabin

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Surrounded by a canopy of trees and boasting lovely ocean views from the deck, this charming Gig Harbor cabin has it all! Fire up the provided gas grill to host a sweet summer barbecue, explore the property's trails, or head into town where you can grab a bite to eat, play some golf, or take peaceful walks around Sehmel Homestead Park. Additional attractions nearby include the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, and Pantages Theater.

Freshly remodeled and cozy, the interior of the cabin radiates warmth. The sunny living room is a place of pure peace with its comfortable seating, large TV, and marvelous outdoor views. The adjacent well-appointed kitchen gleams with its old-school fridge and ample meal prep space. When mealtime rolls around, dine at the lovely dining table, or eat alfresco on the deck. Also in the kitchen, appreciate having access to a private washer/dryer.

Follow the effortless nautical decor into the bedroom. Lined with high-quality linens and mementos to Washington living, sleep is sure to come effortlessly in this space.

As the stars begin to make their appearance in the night sky, head back outside and gather around the firepit for s'mores. All of the components of the perfect wilderness retreat are here - all there's left to do is book!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
Max Occupancy is 2 adults 1 infant.
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.
This cabin is not equipped with air-conditioning.
The owner lives on the property in a separate cottage.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 528 square feet

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

Rules

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Reviews

Sound view retreat with trails, beach access, firepit, grill, scenic deck, & W/D Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F., Pittsfield, NH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin with a path down to the water. The cabin is well-equipped. We were there for a week and it was convenient to prepare our meals there and also do laundry. We enjoyed the deer we saw every day and the garden was beautiful. We will definitely stay here aga when we are in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, a short trail through the woods gets you to the beach and Gig Harbor is an easy 15-minute drive away. Home was cozy, ideal for solo or couple travelers for a weekend; my husband and I stayed for a week, and it felt a bit cramped for that long of a period as there weren’t dressers or space to put our clothes. Check in was easy, when we texted the cabin’s operations manager about a lack of laundry detergent (which Vacasa/Vrbo had said would be provided) the cabin’s operations manager responded the next day and had some dropped off. Overall we enjoyed our stay, the deck and fire pit were especially nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin. The view from the front deck was delightful. Our hostess was quite helpful and a pleasure to talk to. We would definitely stay here again.
The view from the trail to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great place to relax and unwind. Great views, quiet with nice walk through the woods to the beach. Very comfortable furniture and bed with a well equipped kitchen.will definitely stay again if available.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Nice quiet little place to stay and unwind, with the beach a short walk away down an enchanting boardwalk through the woods along a babbling brook. Straight out of a storybook.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't wait to return

Charming, cozy, tranquil
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Cabin Stay

Overall 5 stars. Loved the ease of finding the place and where it was located. We enjoyed seeing 3 deer in the yard. The bathroom needs a small shelf or rack for personal bathroom items. We only had the floor. Small problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience!

Beautiful surroundings and clean, well decorated cabin. Would appreciate having Keurig pods available. Loved our stay! Would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Me

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Great property for a couple. Loved the trail access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness

As Peaceful As It Gets

The house was amazing. You could see the Sound from the front windows and just a short walk down the trail and you are there. The small garden was very nice and accessible. I was working throughout the week but my wife loved every minute we had there. Any time we return to the area we will be staying here if it's available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restorative Stay

Lovely stay at a well-decorated cabin. Beautiful view from the front deck of the Sound. Peaceful (mostly except for the occasional carpenters working on a nearby home). Overall, you won't regret choosing this rental! Please think about supplying a box of tissues for the cabin...thx!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sadie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mini cottage

I don’t know much about cottages but all I can say is the place was beautiful. It was super cute and peaceful the neighborhood is lovely and felt safe. The beach was just a little walk through the woods. The company( Vacasa) was great to work with Donna responded asap to any concerns we had. I would definitely book through Vacasa again! :) The only complaint is I wish we would’ve stayed longer so we could do more exploring and relaxation at the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023