Is Waterfront Family Retreat near Gig Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

Where is Waterfront Family Retreat near Gig Harbor located?

This Gig Harbor vacation home is on the beach, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from North Bay WDFW, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rocky Creek Conservation Area and Coulter Creek Park. Doyle Pond and Carney Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Waterfront Family Retreat near Gig Harbor - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Dec 5, 2024

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Thanksgiving coastal getaway

Great house and stunning location on the water. Perfect for a cozy thanksgiving retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niels V.

Sep 7, 2018

A wonderful home for a weekend getaway, or longer.

The home is very clean, well equipped and comfortable. It’s unique design (3 separate buildings) make it ideal for groups.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Jul 7, 2024

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Beautiful property with a wonderful host

Relaxing and beautiful. Doug was a great host and quickly fixed an issue we had. Our only concern was it felt like the last clean was a few weeks prior, we found more dust and cobwebs than what were normally used to on VRBO.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike c.

Sep 3, 2024

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Geat Extended Weekend

Loved the layout of the property - three cabins. 2 for bedrooms, and 1 for kitchen and hanging out. Nice access to the water via rock wall steps. Younger children will need help. Adults and dogs - no problem. Rocky Bay is very interesting to explore at low tides. Kids want to visit again and this is close enough to Seattle that it would work for a normal 2-day weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

Jul 19, 2024

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Nice beach house

The view is beautiful from inside and outside the house. We particularly enjoyed taking the 2 provided kayaks on the sound. The beds were soft and comfortable, the area was calm/quiet. Doug responded very quickly to any question we had. The only thing that makes me give an overall 4 stars, and not 5, is the cleanliness. The 3 cabins had more dust and cobwebs than we liked, and all the outside furniture (fire pit table, picnic table and chairs) need to be cleaned.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Erik G.

Sep 9, 2024

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Wonderful for 2 families

We stayed for 1week during the Summer with 2 families - each with young children (between 4 to 9 y.o.). The separate buildings are a perfect set up with either family having private areas, but still feeling like there was a natural flow to the communal areas to socialize and otherwise lounge around. The children made frequent use of the watchtower area - which gave space to us parents even with them being right by! Direct beach access with water that actually warms during the summer! There was no part of the day when someone wasn't at the shore - either wading to look at sealife at low tide or swimming and kayaking as the water came up. We brought our own multi person kayaks for kids to come out on the ocean, the 2 provided kayaks are 1person only. Overall, it definitely seems that this is a property designed practically by family people who wanted to live and enjoy the location with children around. We had an amazing stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

May 25, 2022

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What a month!

Such a Great time at the cabins. My dogs really enjoyed it! Such a spot on location and it is a good vibe all around. Lgbt+ friendly area which made it more comfortable for us all around. The 3 things I would Upgrade - the beds. I sadly hurt My back sleeping in them for so long as they’re A bit older. Nothing crazy and had to see a massage person but it s a simple fix. - air filter system in the Kings fisher cabin as we couldn’t stay in there cause of the mildew smell. I think it’s only cause of the attic that doesn’t have property air flow.( guests don’t have access to attic ) a bigger couch or two in the living rooms of both cabins with a TV. I am 6’6 so I couldn't Really lay down much in the living room on those rainy days . Would love to suggest some super inexpensive products and companies to solve all the above very effectively! Other than that we LOVED the place. And we will be returning with friends and family!

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Aug 27, 2018

Serene and beautiful location. Unique property with most amenities you’d need.

Such a unique little gem! Serene and natural setting. You can hear the road but during quiet times of day all you hear is the wind water and birds. Each building looks out on the bay through big lovely windows and the mornings and evening views are phenomenal. The accommodation is divided between 3 buildings so be prepared to go outside to get from living space to 2 separate sleeping spaces. The little lighthouse tower was really fun for our daughter. The living spaces are well appointed and mattresses on the beds are very soft. If this Isn’t for you there is a nice futon for sleeping that is firmer. Outdoors there is a fire pit and a gas fire table as well as 2 kayaks and lots of great seating. The tides are very high/low so it’s amazing to see the birds and walk the shore to pick up shells. We even has a few fresh oysters! The living/kitchen cabin could use better seating for relaxation and conversation- maybe a small sectional with a coffee table? ( no place to set down a cup in living room) The owner said the sofa was being reapholstered so maybe it will do the trick for comfort. The wicker chairs are cute but rigid not very comfortable. There is one recliner by the window but a gathering place of comfy seating by the fire place would help. The kitchen is well equipped though the large burner on the stove needs a fix as it’s bent on a significant angle. Everything is in great working order and there is a nice gas bbq outside as well. WiFi would be a logical addition as the cell service is pretty week. The owners could drop the day tv services and just go to WiFi as people really do use it more than ever. Just a great spot- highly recommended! Thanks so much to Marcia and family for sharing this treasure!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Sep 4, 2023

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Best Time Ever

Amazing place for getting together

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Aug 9, 2023

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Annual Family Visit

We looked for a place that could accommodate our 3 adult children and families on the Puget Sound waterfront. 9 of us in all with plenty of space for more. This is the perfect place for it. Ample space to spread out or hang together as desired. There are 3 separate buildings but all just steps away from each other. We weren't sure how that would be but turned out to be absolutely perfect. Extremely well equipped kitchen and lots of fun indoor and outdoor activities. The hosts communicated along the way and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. This right on the water so we spent a lot of time on the outside patio and walking the rocky shore collecting and observing the myriad of open creatures. If you've ever wanted to see live sand dollars this is the place with thousands of them. I couldn't recommend this place more. Absolutely gorgeous views and spectacular sunsets! You won't be disappointed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Nov 30, 2022

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Thanksgiving 2022

Had a great time. Brought kayaks and enjoyed the water. Wonderful views and sunsets; a great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Sep 15, 2022

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Soothing Get Away

Our family gathered in this beautiful location. First time for all on the Puget Sound. We enjoyed the sounds and beauty of nature in a private setting. The common area was used constantly by all and really set up a atmosphere of a family gathering. The kitchen was excellently equipped. The sleeping buildings served our purpose of having some privacy. We all loved using the kayaks right off the patio into the sound. It truly is a comfortable, warm and kid friendly place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Sep 7, 2022

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Nice Stay

I was only disappointed in the lack of cleanliness and the musty smell in the Kingfisher Bldg. Had a great time otherwise.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Jul 9, 2022

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We had a issues

The property manager was awesome took care of little issues.beautiful place

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

Jul 8, 2022

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Great place for a relaxing stay!

Loved the set up of the property and the kayaks were a nice added touch!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

Jun 13, 2022

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Gig Harbor

My family and I enjoyed our stay very much! We had every thing we needed for a great get together. The property is very nice with a lot of nice touches. Just being able to get away from the hustle and bustle was worth it all!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Donna I.

Apr 10, 2022

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Think of it as a cabin, not a house

Overall this is a cozy little cabin. It is three buildings, each have a bathroom. The cabana has the kitchen in it. We lost power, due to a storm one day, which, since the water is on a well and uses power, no power means no water also. It came back on a few hours later. On another day, the water pressure ONLY went out, no storm, we had to call the owner who called a plumber who was asking me questions I couldn't answer (bc I am the renter) so I had to get the owner on the phone and act as a liaison, which made no sense. The owner should have been there on site?! The owner said they had DSL only, but actually, they DO have wi-fi. (We found out after we got up there) It's NOT the fastest but it accommodated a laptop and 7 phones. Some things need to be addressed: 1. Drawers in the kitchen are dirty and some of the utensils, serving spoons, tongs etc, need to be replaced, as they are broken or very rusty. I even bought new pot holders for them bc theirs were ripped and no idea why they weren't in the trash?! 2. Better more thoroughly cleaned, my niece found old hard dog poop under bunk bed. 3. The Blue Heron building has a MAJOR window leak, it was dripping a lot in multiple places and you can see the water damage on the outside as well. (It was spring, so rained a lot) 4. The outside door lock to cabanna is broken, when we got there, it was open. we thought it was just unlocked, but it's actually broken, so we had to figure out a way to secure it at night. It's a nice cozy cabin feeling, just a tad cleaner would feel more comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie B.

Apr 10, 2022

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Great Place

Very nice place to stay. The host was wonderful and answered everything promptly. We would highly recommend.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

RICK H.

Nov 8, 2021

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We enjoyed our time there, loved being on the water.

Check in process was smooth. The owners were great in responding back to us. Nice property to rent.

Stayed 49 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Sep 7, 2021

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Best vacation so far.

We had a great time. The consensus was this was the best vacation so far. My daughter’s families and I like to take family vacations and this home was perfect. Two separate buildings so each family had their own building for sleeping and we could all get together for meals, games, etc in the main building. The beach was fun and my dog even had fun playing in the water. Lots of clams and marine life for the kids. The Kingfisher building was a little musty. Unfortunately we probably will not be staying here again because of Vrbo. We had an issue with Vrbo and their solution was for me to ask the home owner to provide a discount which would not be fair to either the home owner or me. I wish I had read the reviews on Vrbo first. Oh well live and learn. Other than Vrbo this is a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Kirkland

Aug 27, 2021

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Absolutely Lovely. I wish we'd booked it for longer.

The property is so charming. It was great to recharge. The kids loved having a separate building that was just for them. They spent hours up in the loft. The view is amazing. We had a great time in the kayaks. Our only issue was that we had no cell service at all (T-Mobile), and the Wi-Fi was too weak for Wi-Fi calling. This was only a problem because I forgot to bring some necessary medication, and I was unable to make or receive calls with the pharmacy for that. It would have been nice if I could have provided a landline number to the pharmacy and to the friend who was watching our pets back home. So, if you're on T-Mobile, be very sure that you won't need to be able to reach anyone by phone during your stay. Overall, we had a really wonderful time. Thank you so much, Marcia and Doug!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dana O.

Aug 16, 2021

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Lovely location, cute place, but not perfect.

The location was absolutely fabulous for our family gathering. The deck and patio are perfect for hanging out and enjoying one another. We exclusively used the outdoor picnic table since it was so nice and enjoyed the patio fire table most nights. The kitchen is well supplied and everything works well. Marcia and Doug were very helpful, prompt and communicative about any questions or needs. My biggest issue is that there is NO safe beach access. The VRBO pictures show stairs leading to the beach but there are only sand covered boulders to climb down. This rental won't work for elderly folks or those of us with mobility issues who want easy beach access. A couple of easily fixed issues are: the front yard and walkways need yard maintenance. They are overgrown, weedy and messy looking for such a cute place. There is a musty smell in both sleeping houses and some of the pillows smelled like mildew. New fresh pillows would be helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Jul 20, 2021

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Beautiful out of the way location

Truly enjoyed the stay. The home had a unique set up with sleeping areas separated from the main living/gathering area. There were different structures for each. This afforded a lot of privacy for people wanting to head to bed early and not be interrupted by the rest. The tidal flats were an amazing sight. Seals were in attendance across the bay. Bring water shoes if your feet are sensitive, the beach is mostly 4-6" glacial stone. Older people or those with bad knees may have a difficult time getting down to the shore, there were no steps at the seawall but we used the larger stones and had no problems. The place is clean and pretty secluded. At the risk of not having the place available the next time we want to visit, I have to say this was by far one of the better places we have stayed and would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica E.

Jul 15, 2021

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Amazing

Beautiful location, perfect for our family reunion. The teenagers stayed in the lighthouse bunk beds, and we all enjoyed convening in the living area or relaxing on the deck where we gawked at the gorgeous view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Jul 9, 2021

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Great place for our family stay

The cabins were clean and comfortable and had everything we could want/need for our stay. The 4th of July was lots of fun on Rocky Bay, with a giant fireworks display across the water. Marcia was very helpful, going above and beyond to help us as we traveled into the area. A great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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