Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

Tacoma, Washington
$177 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

This completely renovated home is located in a quiet tree-lined Jo neighborhood just two blocks from the beautiful University of Puget Sound campus. Guests share the entrance with hosts who live on the first floor. Up one flight of stairs and through a doorway to the second floor, guests have exclusive use of the second floor in this spotless home. This entire floor was added 10 years ago and features two large bedrooms (air conditioning), bathroom with shower, sitting room, and fully equipped kitchen. There is a door at the top of the stairs into the sitting room, which closes off from the downstairs, allowing total privacy.
There is a laundry room located on the first floor, which guests are welcome to share with the hosts.

No minimum night stay requirement. Ample free parking.
No pets or smoking please.
Easy access to local amenities, waterfront restaurants and downtown Tacoma.

This home has undergone a very long and extensive, COMPLETE remodel. All work has been done by us. This Old House enthusiasts would be proud. We have striven for an English country cottage look - down to the numerous gardens and hand-planed white picket fence.

To reiterate above information: Guests will have use of the entire second floor where two bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchenette , and sitting room are located.
Hosts live downstairs and share the front door/entrance with guests.
The sitting room has an HD TV and small dining area. There is a fully equipped kitchenette; and a huge master bedroom (queen bed) with HD TV, sitting and desk areas; a bathroom with shower and small tub, fully furnished kitchenette and a second bedroom (queen bed). Guests have full use of the front porch with old fashioned porch swing and wicker furniture - reminiscent of days gone by. There is also a private brick patio with gardens, a water feature, firepit and patio string lights. You have complete access and use of these areas. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or afternoon cocktails overlooking our lovely gardens either on the front porch or patio.

Parents visiting their student(s) at UPS are always welcome. We are literally two blocks from the main entrance of the Administration Building from our property.
We designed our renovations with the intention of offering UPS parents a welcoming place to stay when visiting their children at the University.

Our downstairs dining room (seats 8) (and full kitchen) can be available upon request for a special meal/occasion. (Parents of UPS students can prepare their favorite meal and/or have them bring a few friends over for dinner). With notice, hosts will make themselves scarce for the evening.

Location: Two blocks from the beautiful University of Puget Sound campus; within one half mile of the waterfront; within walking distance to the charming Proctor District (and STARBUCKS); one mile to Old Town; two miles to the waterfront restaurants and walking trails; and, three miles to downtown Tacoma; 30 miles south of Seattle.

Logistics:
* 45 minute straight shot on I-5 South from SeaTac Airport

We look forward to sharing our home with you.

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Pool

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nathalie

    Submitted Mar 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    It’s was so cute and close to camps!

  • susan

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    The owners were so kind and accommodating. They went above and beyond with providing basic breakfast foods for our first morning in, and even offering a ride to the concert venue. The property was beautiful and neighborhood was quiet. The place was super cute and quiet, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!

  • John

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Beautiful gardens surround the house in nice quiet neighborhood.

  • Ed

    Submitted Apr 1, 2024

    Stayed Mar 31, 2024

    Very comfortable, clean and home like. Very nice host couple. I’ll stay again.

  • Richard

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 6, 2023

    Beautiful and charming decor (such as string lights and flowers on ledge by stairs leading to upstairs apartment where you stay), super clean, comfortable bed, FULLY stocked kitchen (including breakfast goodies), kind and easy to communicate with host, lovely landscaping, easy walk to University of Puget Sound. Would happily stay there again!

  • Susan

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Sep 7, 2023

    It was perfect for me. Quiet, secure, and decorated so nicely! The hosts were fantastic!

  • Submitted Sep 9, 2019

    Stayed Sep 6, 2019

    Lovely patio and beautiful yard. Comfortable, clean, and we’ll appointed. Proximity to restaurants and entertainment. Friendly hosts.

  • ChrisL

    Submitted Aug 27, 2019

    Stayed Aug 25, 2019

    Very nice and welcoming. Convenient to University of Puget Sound, well appointed, and a friendly, but non intrusive host. I would definitely go back.

  • Deb

    Submitted Aug 26, 2019

    Stayed Aug 13, 2019

    Lovely property!! We loved every minute we spent in this charming cottage!!! It was large, beautifully decorated, and a wonderful place to spend time! I wish we could have spent more!!! The owners are wonderful and very accommodating. Loved reading about the story of the house. Fascinating! Thanks for sharing your home with us!

  • Submitted Jun 25, 2019

    Stayed Jun 21, 2019

    The cottage is just wonderful: extremely roomy, A fully-equipped kitchen, and lovely hosts.

  • Melanie T.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2026

    Stayed Apr 13, 2026

    Beautiful space and thoughtful, hospitable host.

  • Kiran B.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    We had a great stay. The space is very comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you might need. Described online as a kitchenette, but it has all the appliances, including a small range for baking or cooking. They even had breakfast goods in the refrigerator, including yogurt, bagels and cream cheese, coffee and English muffins so there is something for breakfast the first morning. Also, the neighborhood is very quaint. Will definitely be back!

  • Rex-Alan H W.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2026

    Stayed Feb 18, 2026

    Very welcoming. There was a breakfast set up for us when we checked in. Very well maintained. It was quiet and the house was off the main road so there was littlw traffic noise.

  • Thomlyn B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    spacious, comfortable space for 2 couples. Hosts were friendly and helpful.

  • michelle h.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 24, 2026

    This place is an entire upstairs of the house with two large bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. It has a very nice sitting area. It is very well appointed. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, I would highly recommend this VRBO.

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    Our host Dave, welcomed my husband and I and later, my daughter and her husband warmly.

  • Kimberlee M.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    Everything was easy and my husband and I really enjoyed our short stay. The space is impeccably decorated and everything you need (plus more) is there. It’s wonderful!

  • Susan S.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Conscientious host, comfortable stay. It was very nice and would return.

  • H.Charles R.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Wonderful hosts

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    This was a beautiful, comfortable haven! It was well-stocked with everything we needed, the space was quiet and homey, and the hosts were incredibly kind. It was our first time staying in a place with a shared entrance, and I was a bit nervous, but the hosts made us feel incredibly welcome without ever imposing on our personal space. As a bonus, the beds were the most comfortable any of our family has ever slept in! We will definitely stay here again soon!

  • Nicole F.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Lovely garden. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. The suite had everything we needed for our stay.

  • Mathew C.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 14, 2025

    Kathleen and David are the perfect hosts! Very friendly and hospitable, helped in any way they could to make our stay most comfortable. The upstairs apartment is luxurious and in good taste, very private, clean and with all amenities provided! Kathleen had food in the fridge in case we hadn't made it to the store, but the cottage location is conveniently located near stores and restaurants.

  • Jerome B.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    Best hosts EVER!! From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted by our hosts andinstantly felt welcomed. Kathleen took us upstairs and took us on a tour of ouraccommodations, offering explanations to our questions. They say love is in the details and, ifthis is true, we felt well loved. Anything we needed or wanted was provided by our thoughtfulhosts. The accommodations were beautifully decorated, giving us the feeling of being in atranquil cottage. Dave and Kathleen’s green thumbs gave us a beautiful yard filled with thriving,colorful landscaping and a quiet, peaceful patio with a waterfall fountain and more plants,creating the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy pastries and mimosas! We will DEFINTELY beback on our next trip to Tacoma!

  • D G.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Lovely house and neighborhood. Bedrooms are large and everything is well thought out.

  • jan j.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Very nice property and hosts

  • Julian M.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Clean, well provisioned, very comfortable stopover. Friendly, helpful hosts

  • John B.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Great place to stay in Tacoma.

  • jammaster_mom

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    I stayed for 6 days to visit friends and relax. The space is very large for 1 person and can easily accommodate more. No noise from downstairs at all. Very close to dining and shopping.There are a couple of windows in each room without curtains. If you are light sensitive, especially in the summer, you may want to bring an eye mask.The window air conditioners in each bedroom are excellent. You can set a temperature and set it to auto. There is also a great breeze if it isn't super hot Would definitely stay again!

  • jackie g.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Kathleen and Dave were perfect hosts. Location is perfect very close to Puget sound university where my daughter attends. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Beautiful home in quiet location. Our suite was spacious and very comfortable. Incredibly clean and the kitchen had everything that we needed. Home, garden and neighborhood were all lovely. Definitely would recommend!

  • Paul M.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Spacious apartment with two bedrooms, situated close University of Puget Sound. The hosts were very friendly and helped us at check-in. The apartment was very well appointed and fully equipped with everything we needed, a well as being spotlessly clean!

  • steve k.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    Wow what a lovely property set in beutiful gardens and quiet area. Very spacious and comfortable and spotless. Little things like the breakfast items in fridge were a nice touch. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. All in all highly recomended.

  • Karen H.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 13, 2025

    Spacious, well-appointed and quiet. Beautiful neighborhood with historic homes and mature trees. Downside for me was too firm of a mattress in the larger bedroom. Super hospitable owners, although we rarely saw them.

  • Patricia S.

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed Apr 27, 2025

    Have never stsyed in a rental that had a shared entrance. It worked beautifully. These folks are very accomodating snd the space was perfect. The kitchen is small but very functional. I. fact it was much better stocked than big houses we've rented before!

  • Jennifer J.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    This is a wonderful place! Kathleen and Dave are delightful hosts. It was perfect to walk to UPS where are daughter attends university. I will stay here again!!

  • Ruth M.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    We stayed in this charming home located in a wonderful neighborhood near the University of Puget Sound, not far from the delightful Proctor District. We felt very welcomed and comfortable, with the owners readily available and helpful with suggestions.

  • Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    The space was bigger then we expected and we'll furnished. It was very comfortable and clean. Nice hosts.

  • Diane H.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    So a nice space! Would definitely stay here again.

  • Allen C.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    Kathleen and Dave were delightfull and helpful.

  • Tracy W.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Loved everything! So thoughtful that breakfast was included. Clean and cute and super convenient to campus. Will be back!

  • Sarah V.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    This is a wonderfully quiet and spacious upstairs unit literally a few blocks away from the entrance to the University of Puget Sound. The hosts were warm and welcoming and we very appreciative of the coffee, tea, creamer and other breakfast items left for us -the perfect touch for the road weary traveller. If our son chooses to attend UPS, we will happily stay here again.

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    Quick trip to visit my University of Puget Sound student. Everything about my stay was lovely. Host even stocked up on breakfast items because I was arriving in the late evening!

  • Mathias S.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2024

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    Great place to stay while visiting our kid at University of Puget Sound. Highly recommend!! Thank you for having us!

  • Michael F.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 19, 2024

    This is a very beautiful home, located in a very nice neighborhood. The hosts were very personable and helpful. Will definitely stay in this property again when visiting this area!

  • Dana S.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    Enjoyed our stay this weekend! Everything was a breeze. Kathleen and Dave are super friendly and keep the place well stocked. Comfy beds, spacious upper floor, and many extra touches on creature comforts, like some light breakfast snacks and coffee to hold you over while you get situated. Will definitely keep them in mind for future stays!

  • Lauren K.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 9, 2024

    Kathleen and Daves place is perfect. Convient location, close to all my favorite acitives in Tacoma, and I loved the house! Felt like staying with friends. Thank you! It was everyones favorite stay of the trip.

  • larry l.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Nice Home

  • Patrick R.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    I just completed a stay and it was wonderful. My son and I enjoyed the apartment and all the great amenities. Location was fantastic near 6th ave and Proctor. Highly recommend!

  • Tasha C.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    I 10/10 recommend this stay. The hosts are kind and communicative. They have very clear instructions on how everything works. The apartment is sooo cute, I’m obsessed with it. They had snacks and some breakfast stuff in the fridge for our first morning there. If you’re looking for a place to stay, this is it.

  • Martha T.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    This house is a stone’s throw from UPS. We had the entire upstairs to ourselves. Spacious two bedrooms and well stocked kitchen. Beautiful flower gardens. Close to restaurants and shops. We will definitely stay again when in Tacoma.

  • Jill D.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    The house was super clean and well stocked. The hosts were available but never intrusive. Just lovely stay and we would highly recommend. The location is right by all the cool things to see and do including restaurants. Delightful

  • Kara Y.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The unit was very comfortable. The kitchen is nice, and our host had a few snacks for us, and a few things in the refrigerator, including coffee creamer, which I had forgotten at home! So thoughtful! Beds were comfortable. Living room couch a bit old and we sank far down in it. The place even smelled nice!

  • Brendan C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    We enjoyed the spacious upstairs layout, beautiful gardens, charming decor & special touches like the twinkling light displays as well as the hosts’ thoughtfulness ( yogurt, bagels and sourdough English muffins waiting us the first morning after we arrived) Lovely location, just a stroll down to The University of Pugent Sound.

  • Julie R.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Nice

  • Joby C.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    We spent 2 nights at David & Kathleen’s home and just loved it. Access is easy, and you have the entire second floor of their home to yourself. Bedrooms and bathroom are spacious, beds extremely comfortable, 2 TVs, and kitchen and refrigerator are well provided. This VRBO is also located in a safe neighborhood just 2 block from the University of Puget Sound. If we visit the area again, we’d love to stay again!

  • Kate H.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Just stayed one night but wished we could be there longer. The rental unit, the gardens and the patio were really comfortable and lovely. Clearly, a lot of thought and care went into the design. The harmony of colors and design elements inside was really striking, and having coffee on the patio, surrounded by flowers and happy bees, was sublime. Kathy made the check in easy, and was a gracious host. Great location, especially if you are there to pick up/drop off/visit a UPS student, as we were.

  • Cary M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Lovely and thoughtful accommodations. Kind and generous hostess. A wonderful spot!

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This is a spacious and well-appointed accommodation located in a great neighborhood.

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    This was the perfect place for us to stay. It was in the same neighborhood and within walking distance of our daughters home.

  • sandy r.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    The owners were very welcoming. The place is very spacious. The gardens are beautiful. It is close enough to walk to the main street. I would stay there again.

  • Craig W.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    My wife and I were in town for several days to visit our kids and grandkids. Our stay at Country Cottage was perfect. The hosts are very accommodating, great communicators, and super pleasant people. The apartment is quiet, nicely decorated, and super comfortable. Highly recommend Country Cottage! Will definitely keep this place on our radar for future travels.

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