Gig Harbor, Washington
Description
Perfect for families and business travelers. Just over the Tacoma Narrows, a private, large (1,300+ sq. ft. / 121 sq. m.), two-bedroom, one-bath in-law apartment in an amazing midcentury modern house with a full kitchen, large washer/dryer, two desks, high-speed wi-fi (150mbps), two bedrooms with king beds, a living room with a 4K 55" Smart TV, queen sofa bed, and a dining table. Private entrance and plenty of off-street parking. Sleeps a maximum of six people.
The space
My home is a custom midcentury modern house designed by Pacific Northwest architect Alan Liddle—a Frank Lloyd Wright associate. It sits on almost an acre of wooded land in a residential neighborhood adjacent to WA Highway 16 and steps from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The suite is over 1,300 sq. ft. in a sunny daylight basement.
The house has central air-conditioning and heat with vents in the suite though there is no thermostat in the suite. I keep the house on the cool side. There are built-in wall heaters in the living room and each bedroom plus extra blankets for chilly nights.
Coffee, tea, and bottled water are available in the kitchen, along with cooking basics—spices and oils.
Guest access
There are steps down from the parking area to the suite.
The guest suite is a large, private, sunny daylight basement apartment consisting of a spacious living/dining room, full kitchen, one bathroom, en-suite oversized washer/dryer, and two bedrooms. The rest of the house is where I live. Feel free to walk around the property. On a clear day, you'll catch an amazing bridge, water and mountain view from the southeast corner of the property.
Guest interaction
The guest suite has a keypad lock so you're able to self check-in. I'll send you an access code a few days before you check in. The code is changed for each guest.
If I'm home when you arrive I'll be happy to meet you, show you the space, and answer any questions. If, while you're here, you need anything at all please don't hesitate to ask.
Neighborhood overview
The neighborhood has easy access to Washington Highway 16 yet is off the beaten path. As you walk around the property and the neighborhood you'll glimpse bridge, Mount Rainier, and water views through towering trees. There's a beautiful waterfront park with beach access at the end of the street and a hidden, wooded park around the corner. Also, we're just minutes by car from downtown Gig Harbor, restaurants, and shops.
About a block away is the pedestrian/bike trail that crosses the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. From the house to the middle of the bridge is a 20-minute walk. It's definitely a must-see with spectacular views.
Points of Interest: - Downtown Gig Harbor — 4.6 miles - University of Puget Sound — 5.7 miles - Tacoma Dome — 9.1 miles - Museum of Glass — 9.7 miles - University of Washington, Tacoma Campus — 9.9 miles
Groceries - Safeway, Gig Harbor — 2.8 miles - Metropolitan Market, Gig Harbor -3.0 miles- Fred Meyer, Gig Harbor — 3.3 miles - Trader Joe's, University Place — 5.0 miles - Whole Foods Market, University Place — 5.0 miles
Restaurants - The Hub, Gig Harbor — 1.3 miles - Green House, Gig Harbor — 3 miles - Lele Thai Vietnamese, Gig Harbor — 3 miles - Moctezuma's Mexican, Gig Harbor — 3 miles - Blue Agave Mexican, Gig Harbor — 3 - Tides Tavern (21 and older), Gig Harbor — 4.4 miles - Seven Seas Brewery, Gig Harbor — 4.4 miles - Spiro's Pizza, Gig Harbor — 4.4 miles - Netshed No. 9, Gig Harbor — 4.8 miles
Restaurants Across the Narrows - Boathouse 19, Tacoma — 4.1 miles - Anthony's At Point Defiance, Tacoma — 6.4 miles
Ferries — All are passenger and car ferries. - Southworth to Vashon Island and West Seattle — 23.1 miles - Bremerton to Downtown Seattle — 26 miles - Kingston to Edmonds — 49.1 miles - Bainbridge Island to Downtown Seattle — 49.7 miles - Port Townsend to Whidbey Island — 72.2 miles - Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada — 98.3 miles
I-5 Corridor - Downtown Tacoma — 6 miles - SeaTac International Airport — 29 miles - Downtown Seattle — 40 miles - Bellevue, WA — 43 miles - Microsoft, Redmond, WA — 49.6 miles - Puyallup Fairgrounds — 17.1 miles - State Capital, Olympia, WA — 34.5 miles - Portland, Oregon — 147 miles - Peace Arch, Blaine, WA, Canadian Border — 152 miles - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — 182 miles
Cascade Mountains - Mt. St. Helens Visitor Center — 95 miles - Mt. Rainier, Carbon River — 45.7 miles - Mt. Rainier, Paradise — 80.9 miles - Mt. Rainier, Sunrise — 88.4 miles - Roslyn, WA (Northern Exposure fame) — 103 miles - Leavenworth, WA — 155 miles - Winthrop, WA — 229 miles
On the Olympic Peninsula - Poulsbo, WA — 40.3 miles - Port Townsend, WA — 72.2 miles - Port Angeles, WA — 98.3 miles - Marymere Falls, Lake Crescent — 118 miles - Quinault Rain Forest — 120 miles - Forks, WA — 154 miles - Ruby Beach — 158 miles - Cape Flattery — 176 miles - Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center — 186 miles
Getting around
We're not accessible by public transportation so you'll need a car (or taxi, Uber, Lyft).
There's plenty of on-property parking. There is a toll to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge leaving Gig Harbor (no toll entering Gig Harbor). It's $6 cash or $7 pay-by-mail. If you're in a rental car, check with the rental company before using pay-by-mail as they might have additional fees. Alternatively, you can buy a Good-To-Go pass, which costs $5 and reduces the toll to $5.
Other things to note
You'll probably hear us move about during the day. Most nights we're in bed and sound asleep before 11 pm and these days whenever I entertain it's usually during afternoon hours.
We are very close to the bridge so you can hear highway traffic when outside, especially during the morning rush hour. Inside the suite is very quiet, almost completely silent.
Suite was the perfect size for our family of four. Every detail has been thought of to make the stay effortless with extra nice touches that feel very personal and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Fantastic 2 bedroom apartment style place. Host was very accommodating. Incredible location for many different activities.
We loved our stay here. We enjoyed having a lot of space to stretch out and were able to both work remotely with ease. So much better than a hotel room plus just minutes from downtown Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Silvia is a great host and we will be back!
From the start to the finish of my time in the property, I found unexpected treats and consideration for the enjoyment of my stay. The amenities were well beyond my expectations, and the location was beautiful and convenient.
Silvia is a wonderful host unlike any other VRBO we have stayed. She truly cares about her guests having a wonderful experience! Very nicely decorated and comfy. Clean with all the amenities you could possibly need. When we arrived to the house there was a table full of Easter decorations and lots of yummy candy and chocolates! Also, fresh organic guacamole, a bag of chips, a bottle of wine and more! WOW! We did not expect that!! Our stay was quiet and our two little doggos were very at home. We will definitely stay here again!
We absolutely loved the wooded neighborhood with the lovely park nearby and the quick walk down to the beachfront. The SUPER Host provided all the comforts of home and then some! Well equipped kitchen and treat package left for us on check-in. We plan to come back and stay again - I feel like I chose the best available place to stay for our 20 days.
Very nice large suite! Pretty and comfortable!! Great beds!! Lots of fun with family!
This is a special place, an easy distance to the highway but tucked away from the main roads and on a property with lots of trees. Extremely comfortable and well designed. Giant beds. The host made so many thoughtful additions like fresh flowers in multiple rooms, chocolates, and wine. We were going to a wedding on the waterfront in Tacoma and had our two baby boys with us, and Silvia had provided a pack and play, baby bath and even baby soaps and lotion. The art and history of the bridge in the home was fascinating. Recommend leafing though “Masters of Suspension” if you stay there! The wedding venue on the waterfront was 9 minutes away, Narrows Bridge Park is amazing!-a must, and is walkable from the house (you can also drive down and park next to the beach) the HUB is an awesome family place to watch airplanes take off and land while enjoying pizza. We even hit Point Defiance Zoo on the way out! Silvia is a very sweet and hospitable host. I was very surprised by this little gem and would love to stay here again in future!
Quite stay,
We had such a nice stay, and our host was excellent! So many small touches that made it beautiful. Everything we needed and more was provided. Close to sightseeing. Great time!
We were there for 17 nights ti visit friends in the harbor and family who came down from Seattle for the weekend with our 1 year old granddaughter. We celebrated an anniversary there and were celebrated by Silvia with some flowers, champagne and a souvenir from her trip to Alaska. We had great communication with her the entire time and she was very accommodating to us and our guests. Would highly recommend staying here. And the beds are super comfortable! Thanks again, Silvia
We had such a delightful stay at this lovely flat in Gig Harbor. Silvia is fantastic and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The suite is really spacious with big comfy beds, beautiful decor and nice views. Silvia's attention to detail is impeccable - flowers in every room and a thoughtful welcome gift- and yummy treats for our dog as well! Our pup was so content which made for very happy dog parents :) Silvia's excellent communication and hospitality really made our trip special. Would definitely be back and highly recommend!!
Silvia was so courteous and helpful. The house space was perfect for our stay.
We loved our time in Gig Harbor / Tacoma. Our host was super generous and kind. The 2 king beds were great (mattress was perfect and linens were nice and fresh - the hide a bed worked for our kids, but i wouldn't want to sleep on it! ) the setting was beautiful. Super lush- not space for kids to play outside really, but defiance point has us outside all day anyway! Tacoma area was a highlight on our long road trip for sure!
Sylvia really goes all out to make sure the place is comfortable. Highly recommended!
We stayed in Silvia’s property for 6 days during our family roadtrip with our two kids, ages 1 and 5, and it could not have been more perfect. The views and location are wonderful but the best part is the care and attention to detail that Silvia has in welcoming her guests. The welcome gift was much appreciated after driving for 3 days with 2 children! :) The kitchen had everything we needed, the beds were so comfy, and I’m pretty sure we all slept better than we do at home! There’s even a pack-n-play with a snooze shade! The little neighborhood path right around the corner was perfect for wearing the kids out, the little beach that was a 5 minute drive away was perfect for picnics, and the view of the Narrows Bridge never ceased to amaze us. Thank you, Silvia, for being so welcoming and being a big part of what made our trip so wonderful! We will be back and we can’t wait!
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