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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, offices

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lakebay, WA
  • Trillium Creek Winery
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Penrose Point State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About the area

Lakebay

On the beach.You'll find Trillium Creek Winery and Penrose Point State Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also, Bay Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Joemma Beach State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trillium Creek Winery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Penrose Point State Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bay Lake - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 41 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 52 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 40 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Close To Home Espresso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zog's - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪El Sombrero Key Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Road House On The Hill - ‬9 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.

Waterfront historic home with July 4th available!

May & June are peaceful and gorgeous at Wisteria Hollow. 15% Discount when you book directly with us.

The Victorian at Wisteria Hollow by Trekadoo Family Vacations! Book your family time NOW!

The largest of 3 beautiful homes on a private beach on Puget Sound. Want to book all 3 homes? Inquire for details.

We do allow small weddings with rental of the full property. Contact us for details and look for us on The Knot and Wedding Wire.



We love the peace, the stress free environment. Place to just decompress. The sounds of the seals sunbathing on the floating docks, the sounds of the seagulls, and the quiet raising and lowering of the tide daily. Peace.

Please note: HOUSE RULES:
Walking on the beach all around the bay is encouraged. However, going off the beach onto any other neighbors private property is strictly forbidden, including any of the neighboring floating docks., Our floating dock is the BLACK one. The neighbors is wood ---that one is off limits.
Digging on ANY beach besides that directly behind our home is strictly forbidden. Clams, & oyster digging only on our beach and only with a legal WA state fishing license. Harvesting anything from any neighboring beaches is strictly forbidden. If fishing and digging is allowed at Penrose State Park or any other public beach, with a valid fishing license, you may dig there.
If you dig on any neighboring beach, or dig anywhere without a valid license, you will be subject to the applicable state fines ($1000-$5000).

The 200" private beach, kayaks, and over 6 acres of grounds are shared between all three homes. Each home has its own life vests. Hot tub-Victorian main house rental only.

There are 3 beautiful homes on this waterfront property. Together they sleep 22 people. The homes are located on peaceful Puget Sound, outside of Gig Harbor, WA, in the Tacoma area south of Seattle. They lie on over 2 gated acres of lawns, gardens, and 200' of private beach in a quiet, but very nice rural neighborhood.

Private hot tub, Private Beach, Sports court, garden, beautiful views. A great estate home with a spa, great patios and decks
The largest of 3 beautiful homes on a private beach on Puget Sound. Want to book all 3 homes? Inquire for details.

The Victorian is the main home and offers a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms plus a loft, and a large spa. Sleeps 10 in beds/ we allow up to 12.

The Cottage-by-the-Sea is the charming home next door. This 2 story home has 2 private decks looking over the Sound, with one large beautiful bedroom. The home can sleep up to 6. The large bedroom holds a king bed, a day bed, plus trundle and a queen sofa sleeper in the living room. The cottage has a separate listing for pictures and pricing.

Across a small lane is a 2nd story, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. This home also sleeps 6 --a queen in each bedroom plus a queen sofa sleeper. The apt. also has a separate listing for pricing and pictures.

The bedrooms and bathroom numbers shown on this listing are for the main house-Wisteria Hollow only and do not include those at the Cottage or the HIdeaway Apt. The pricing is for Wisteria only. The Cottage and the HIdeaway have separate listings. We want our customers to know that all three or any combination of two of the homes can be rented, as desired.

4 Ocean kayaks are included with all homes.
Romantic weekend, Family reunion or a wedding you'll love our lovely getaway on Puget Sound.

We have guests sign a rental contract outside the domain. Ask for details during your inquiry. Thanks!

Access to 2-3 parking spaces: 1/2 of the circular drive if Cottage is booked elsewhere.

We have guests sign a rental contract outside the domain. Ask for details. Guests booking must be 25 years old. No parties allowed
There IS an additional $75 charge to use the spa. Please be sure this is selected when you make your reservation or we can add it after. If you do NOT want it, just let us know and we will have that locked off.
There is one additional note. We are adding this to the House Rules:
-no food, drink, shampoo or soap of any kind in the spa. If our staff determines that the spa is left in a dirty condition, and the water must be changed, we will be charging an additional $100, on top of the normal spa charge. By using the spa you ARE agreeing to follow this rule and to the additional charge if our staff deems it necessary.

Please see our Guidebook for checkout and check-in instructions!

Property manager

Kathryn

Languages

English

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SPRING SALE and July 4th opening! WATERFRONT!

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 58 reviews
SPRING SALE and July 4th opening! WATERFRONT!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 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. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Waterfront historic home with July 4th available! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard to find without a smart phone.
We would have liked blinds on the master bedroom windows facing the water. Also the living room French doors and windows facing the water would have been better with blinds. The a/c on the third floor wasn’t working the room was 99 degrees when we got to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home For Girls Trip
What an amazing home to spend our girls trip at. My daughter picked this home for her graduation/18th birthday trip. It did not disappoint!! The charm of this place was perfect! It was very clean and had everything we could have needed! We even got to see seals, a sea otter and deer! Would 110% recommend to anyone and would go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shalisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Had a family get together for a long weekend of fun. House and property was beautiful! Went kayaking and saw a handful of seals! Great kitchen for a big group we all took part in making a family dinner. Pickleball, hottub and firepit all utilized over the weekend for a very memorable trip! Only con I would bring up is a lot of stink bugs in the upstairs bedroom we had to keep cleaning up for the kids. Other than that, had a lovely weekend and would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with lots of Character
Not sure if it’s the location or Victorian home, but this place has lots of character and charm. Rented the home for my wife’s birthday weekend with a couple of friends. We ended up hanging out under the covered porch and enjoyed storm watching and seeing the seals play in the sound. No issues with the home and everything was as advertised. Hot tub was great and helped us warm up after walking the property and searching for sea shells. Would definitely stay again and would bring dinner fixings to really test out the restaurant style kitchen appliances this home has.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Yamini K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and comfortable stay
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The views were breathtaking and the property had everything we needed. The only issues we had with the stay were with 1) kayaks and 2) hot tub. On our Day 2 at the property, the sun finally came out and we decided to take the kayaks into the water. We used two double kayaks. After we rowed for 5 minutes, we noticed that one of the kayaks started filling with water - potentially due to a hole. We had to quickly row back. We understand that a lot of guests use the kayaks, and it is difficult to track them - but definitely a safety issue. After coming back after our kayaking adventure- we decided to use the hot tub. The water was really hot and we tried every way available in the manual to decrease the temperature, and it would not budge. We messaged the number provided with this issue - but we did not hear back till hours later (about potential heater issues). So we gave up on that. Other than that - the fall colors were stunning and we had a fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Cindy E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some attention
Beautiful home and location, but it needs some maintenance, updating, TLC and a REAL good overall cleaning! Lots of cobwebs in every room and an overall unclean feeling! Basement has an overwhelming musty Oder, making hot tub use unenjoyable :( Even with the let downs, the view from the deck and the peace and quiet were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merrill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All ages had fun!
The whole family agreed it was a great Victorian home. Lots to do on the property from youngest to oldest. We were there during a heatwave so that was uncomfortable but other than that, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible piece of property
We spent a long weekend with another family and our jaw dropped at the stunning beauty of the setting. We sat on the porch, watching our kids play in the water, ate oysters from the beach (I don’t recommend this), played intense games of pickle ball and left refreshed and rejuvenated. Thanks for the great weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach time
Fantastic setting for our family. Great little cove for kayaking and swimming. Plan on going back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with kayaks
Great house, well restored, amazing kitchen made people want to cook in it. Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
We really enjoyed ourselves and the owners were responsive to our comments. Be aware the main refrigerator does not keep a cool enough temp and a small mini fridge was provided as an alternative while that’s being addressed. It was a great vacation and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geri Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Victorian Main House
We, all 11 of us had a wonderful family reunion because of this fabulous WA home!! This place is BIG and has nature right out the back door. We loved the gardens, the kyacks, the pickle ball court the hot tub and all the nature of the ocean. We watched deer, bald eagles, sea otters, seals, herrins, and hummingbirds. There was no need to even go out to eat as the kitchen is perfect for cooking and the house amazing. The woodwork and architecture of this historic Victorian, 4 floor mansion is something to see and live in! We can't recommend it enough!!

10/10 Excellent

Masako M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
The house and grounds are wonderful. It is so peaceful and relaxing. We spend the entire weekend at the house so much to do and explore there was no reason to go anywhere else. From kayak on the sound to sitting on the porch swing looking at the water, there is something for everyone at this house. The only issue we had was the refrigerator temperature was an issue. Hoping that can be addressed soon. It truly is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay at this property. We will definitely want to book the place again!
We arrived to a beautiful gated property and even with multiple vehicles we had room to park. It is a tight driveway so our bigger rigs were able to get in but I wouldn't recommend any super large vehicles. The place had instructions for entry and once we had arrived it was very easy to get into the home. We stayed in the main victorian home and it was so nice and relaxing. The house had a ton of character and the grounds were beautiful! Highly recommend staying if you are looking for a place for peace and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
My family had a lovely time! Cooking, croquet, pickle ball, beach walking, hot tubbing, and just enjoying each other’s company.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

Great location
A beautiful Victorian home, in a great location. We had a few issues with the amenities such as leaky kayaks, 2/4 available boats leaked and were not useable. Also, there were staple items missing from the kitchen that we typically expect to see in a house rental. This included salt, sugar, plastic wrap, ice machine cups and mugs that we felt comfortable taking outside. The cleanliness of the property was also disappointing. Surfaces were clean, but floors and stairs had substantial dirt and dust bunnies in corners and under furniture. For such a high cleaning fee I would have expected better. Hot tub was also finicky, but it worked and we were happy to use it. Overall we would recommend this place, the beach was great and so were the oysters. The house and supplies were a letdown.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ornate Property Amazing to Explore
This house and property were all a blast for myself and a few friends to explore! We were lucky enough to experience this striking rental during a large snowfall, which meant for amazing snowball fights on the beach followed by a soak in the giant indoor hot tub - it was perfect! Can you discover all the house's secrets?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carnissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical long weekend
The house is really pretty and the locations is quite peaceful. The kitchen and spa do have some quirks but we were able to manage. The home was nice and cozy. However, the beds weren't super comfortable....
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous kitchen...everything we needed for Thanksgiving!
Big and spacious house. The grounds around the house were full of things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

toni c.

Girls week
Charming home. Excellent communication with manager. There was a dead animal smell coming from the chimney and continued through to the cabinet in the kitchen. The table in the dining room was sticky so we didn’t eat there. Could not find the garbage cans. Could not figure out how to use the hot tub as the labels had worn off. Guide to home is outdated and we were sent two different codes to the front door. Thankfully one worked. The outlets didn’t all work. And the fan by the hot tub quit working on our second day. But the home is charming and has real potential. Somehow dogs ended up on the property and two big ones prevented us from Leaving on time as my friend is deathly afraid of them. Cleaner came into the house without face mask.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Beautiful home in a beautiful place. A true cooks kitchen! Views to renew the soul
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than we had hoped
The 100 year old house is updated just enough to be convenient and still retain its Victorian charm. We had a 10 person last minute “covid” wedding and the property was just perfect for it.. property mgmt was very quick to respond to any questions as well. We hope to be back for years to come!!

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Home!!
We enjoyed our 4 night stay at the main Victorian home. We checked in @ 5 p.m. and found the cottage was rented, but that family checked out the next morning leaving us to ourselves - which I was grateful for given the virus situation; plus I prefer my privacy. The grounds are huge, so lots of space to run around outside. We loved having our own private beach! With the house in a cove the waters were calm & perfect for swimming & kayaking! We ate all our meals at the house & did not need to leave for anything. Enjoyed meals in the kitchen, dining room, the bistro set on the back porch, on the outdoor patio set on the side of the house & down on the grass overlooking the beach! So divine!! We all loved time on the porch swing!! At one point the sprinklers came on while we were sunbathing, but one of the caretakers buzzed by on her ski boat & told us how to shut them off - which was nice! The owner’s brother also stopped by on his jet ski to tow away one of the kayaks for repair. Both were very nice people who each told me a bit about the history of the home - which I quite enjoyed! The house is old (built in 1913 I think), so the basement smells as one may expect in an older home, but I would not let that deter you from enjoying this unique home!! Also, we thought the hot tub would be outside, but it is in the lower level in a sunroom. I personally did not spend much time in it as I would have if it were outside, but the kids (ages 4 - 19) enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We made some great family memories over our 5 day stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Classic home on the sound
Large Family gathering great place for outside activities. Fire pit by house and on beach, was was great to have. Easy to entertain a large group. Rustic charm to a old world villa. Easy access to water, free kayaking a plus. Good times
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Gorgeous property, quiet, peaceful and stunning home. Highly recommend!