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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Federal Way, WA
  • Federal Way Community Center
    6 min drive
  • St. Francis Hospital
    7 min drive
  • Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
    8 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Federal Way

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Federal Way vacation home, you'll find The Commons at Federal Way and Federal Way Community Center. Lake Fenwick Park and St. Francis Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Outlet Collection - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wild Waves Theme and Water Park - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Emerald Downs - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Muckleshoot Casino - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kent Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Angus Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yummy Teriyaki - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Mongolian Gril - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kwan Tip Thai - ‬2 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.

Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies

Come to experience a luxurious stay on a beautiful lakefront home with own beach and dock. The lake
is fresh, clear, and clean with lots of fish for fishing activity on your own private dock. Swimming is also one of the favorite activities while staying at the house. A 3-person paddle boat is provided free-of-charge for your enjoyment. The house is within walking distant to a beautiful, green, and well maintained park with swimming area and large playground for the children.
You will find two bedrooms, a private bath with a spacious kitchen, complete with dining room and living room, both with the lake view. A
private laundry room with large size washer and dryer. Living room is
furnished with 2 configurable couches. Walk out your living room to a large deck to enjoy the fresh breeze and the view of the lake. Outdoor gas grill is provided for bbq and gather cooking. There is a fire pit on private beach
for a bonfire evening with friends, family, or business associates.
For leisure travelers, we are in the heart of the city with endless activities/attractions in or
nearby cities; i.e. golf, skiing, ice skating, water activities, mountain activities, city
activities, theme parks, etc... Or you could just sit in the deck or on the dock, reading books, and
enjoy the green beautiful view and the fresh breeze that the lake provides.
For business travelers, we are also very close to big corporations such as Weyerhaeuser, Boeing,
Alaska Air, etc.. Come and stay as a warm and cozy home away from home while attending businesses.
We are just fifteen minutes south from Sea-Tac airport, and 20 minutes from downtown Seattle or
downtown Tacoma. Close to numerous attractions, or secluded enough to just relax and enjoy the view
and activities on the awesome lake for a few days - especially the magnificent sunset. More
pictures will be sent upon request.
There are 2 exterior - outside the house - camera at the entrance door to the house. One point toward the parking area - inside the gate, and one point at platform in front of the door. There is no camera inside the house nor point toward inside the house. Shared dock, paddle boats, and kayak with next house’s Guests.

Property manager

Kathy Nguyen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No animal due to severe allergies

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. 

Property is also known as

Great Lakefront Home Steel Lake Home Sweet Home House
Great Lakefront Home Steel Lake Home Sweet Home Federal Way
Great front Steel Sweet House
Great Lakefront Home Steel Lake Home Sweet Home
Great Lakefront Home, Steel Lake, Home Sweet Home Federal Way

Lakefront- fenced - no animal- allergies Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 133 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Our overall stay was great. The property was clean (except for the windows) and had everything we needed and is in a great location. The pictures are a bit deceiving, the outside of the property looks nothing like the pictures and could use quite a bit of updating. Kathy was very kind and responsive to all messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
G
Beautiful location, peaceful and the host was wonderful. I plan to stay there again in the next month or so. Cute house and great lake views Kathy and Sarah
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communicate and friendly
Clean and friendly good neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

F R V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely respite in the midst of where you want to be…
Spain, California and Arizona is where we 3 arrived from to visit our old stomping grounds. What a delightful stay we enjoyed on Steele Lake. This little hideaway is centrally located to all the beautiful people, places and things we had in mind. Wonderful Host as well. ⭐️ Beautiful views and grounds too🤩
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Great host and great place. Very relaxing and comfortable location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Rental
Me and my family loved the place. Great views and very clean. We met the owner and she was really nice! We will definitely be booking here again, next time we come visit our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Living the Lake Life
The view was wonderful. Breakfast on the deck/time on the dock/use of paddleboat and kayak were great! The house was fully stocked w everything we needed. There is one portable AC unit which kept most of it cool, but was a bit hot in the bedrooms at night. Very helpful ghosts. cool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean property and very nice host
We were so pleased how CLEAN the place was. The fragrance was a little too strong but we appreciated the cleanliness. The porch and dock could use some maintenance or replaced eventually but everything else was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet during busy weekend
We picked this property because of the peaceful pictures. We had a stressful weekend ahead and were looking for a little retreat. The views didn't disappoint and the owner was a delight to work with. The property had a few issues but overall worked well for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy and clean waterfront home
The home was comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The location is beautiful and feels private while still being near shopping and entertainment. We were here for a swim meet at the Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center and the house was a nice short drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krasivaya J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
When you look for a place to unwind, clear your head and rejuvenate this is the exact place you need to be. The home can be used for both families and individual travellers with is perfect flexibility. Kathy was super friendly and always communicating to ensure I was comfortable during the entire stay. She is such a warm soul and a joy to be around. The place is clean and offers a lot of privacy for those seeking a getaway. There were also some outdoor activity options that one can indulge in. I have definitely found a gem that I can call home for many more visits to come. I would highly recommend it without doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply wonderful!
I’ve been fortunate and have done a lot of traveling in the past 20 years. This is an amazing hideaway with lots of parking and easy access to shopping. Plus it’s absolutely as beautiful as the picture I couldn’t be happier. My host was wonderful and checked up on us to make sure things were good. Thank you, Kathy! I hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha C G., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
I was thrilled to find a location close to my sister’s house. It was a perfect size for the two of us. Making meals didn’t require buying extra of anything because it was so well stocked with ingredients (mustard, olive oil etc.). The view of the lake was just as pictured. This may be my home away for next year when I visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay here if you love a good view.
Love the property and the kindness factor
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara R., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
cute little getaway
The owner (Kathy) was super responsive when we had any questions. Had almost ever thing we needed for supplies, kitchen, linens and bathroom. It was a great home base for our Seattle/Tacoma Vacation. The only complaints I have is the lake on our side isn't swimmable (very weedy and muddy). However drive 5 minutes or use the provided pedal boat or kayak and get to a nice swim area with a giant playground. The master bed was not very comfortable. The twin beds and the couches were better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit with the grands
The house was very comfortable and worked perfect for our visit with the grandkids It was very enjoyable The paddle boat was not working and that was a little disappointing Kathy was very easy to work with and nice as can be
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steel Lake stay
Nice little place on Steel Lake. House has everything you need. Nice little property located close to shops and restaurants. We had an early flight and the owner was kind enough to allow us an early check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jane F., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Horrid Stay
Kathy & I spoke by phone before I booked her Vrbo. I told her it was my 79th birthday gift to myself & that I wanted to walk out of the house & into the lake numerous times a day. A photo shows a nice set of stone steps going from the house to the beach. There were no steps. There was a long & fairly steep cement ramp with a rickety rail. When I got to the bottom of the ramp there was a rock & a cement block piled together. I moved each to keep my balance. Getting into the lake was horrid. Luckily, I brought swim shoes. I walked to the dock so I would have something to hang onto. I walked in muck over my knees to get into deeper water. I would never have rented the house had I known how difficult it was to get in the lake. No beach towels. All the plants & lawn were dead & dry as a bone. Not like photos. The bedrooms were terribly noisy from road traffic. I rented the house from Tuesday & out Saturday. I swam Tuesday, left & went back Friday to get my swimsuit, beach towel etc. No cleaning needed except perhaps sweep the floor. I wrote Kathy & explained my complaints & asked her not to respond & she didn’t. In every negative review no problem was ever her fault. I literally threw $1,500.00 in the garbage. My decision but because the difficulty getting in & out of the lake. I was there less than three hours total. Stay at the Comfort Inn where there is a pool & go to Steel Lake Park. It is a piece of cake to get in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann P., Vancouver,WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Pluses & minuses
Excellent location. View perfect. Very clean. Good communication with owner. Should be warning for toilet in cubby for those larger than average. Investment for beds would make for more comfortable stay. Faucets need attention, loose. Walkway to dock was broken as were paddle boats.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R., Council Bluffs, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a great stay in Federal Way! The home is clean and simple. It was the perfect amount of space for our family of four. We were able to drive to all the national parks in Washington as well as enjoy sightseeing in the city.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of Paradise
House was clean and cozy. It was close to alot of things. Outside space was awesome. Very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge V.

Liked: Cleanliness
RandR
Perfect spot to relax and enjoy life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Clarissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, horrible beds
The house and location is very nice. I asked before making a reservation on comfort of beds since I didn’t see anything on beds in any reviews. The beds are very hard and squeaky. This might be comfortable to the owner but for our family we are not used to hard beds. We slept on the futon’s as they was more comfortable than the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host Kathy was wonderful and extremely accommodating. My family and I loved the area and peaceful surroundings of the lake. Highly recommended to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reva D.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 Week In Heaven
From Purchasing online to checking in to getting there and being comfortable communication from the property manager was amazing. The property is beautiful. It is peaceful. It is awesome. I would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023