Title: Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits ![TV, books, music library, stereo - Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits (Gig Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41940000/41931400/41931322/36a48293.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits (Gig Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41940000/41931400/41931322/38cd007a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits (Gig Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41940000/41931400/41931322/4f1d3de3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, music library, stereo - Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits (Gig Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41940000/41931400/41931322/4a811d12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits (Gig Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41940000/41931400/41931322/29ed9133.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away on the shores of Carr Inlet, The Tides Retreat offers a serene beachfront escape for up to nine guests. Enjoy expansive deck space with outdoor dining, gas grills in both rentals and water activities like kayaking just steps from your door. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92920 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits The Tides Retreat Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Reserve this gorgeous beachfront paradise, consisting of both the main house and an on-site guest home, situated right on the shore of the Carr Inlet. Between the two rentals, you'll have plenty of space for up to nine lucky guests. The single-story main house features a chic, tastefully appointed living room with large windows, record player (with a large selection of vinyl), and a fun, retro jukebox. Prepare meals in the full, updated kitchen, or fire up the gas grill and dine outside on the expansive, furnished deck. The 650-square-foot guest house includes a well-equipped compact kitchen, a desk and chair, cozy furnishings, and its own furnished patio area with an additional grill. Drop in to the water and take your kayak out for a morning paddle. Kopachuck State Park, just a couple miles away, features two miles of shaded hiking trails, sun-warmed beaches, picnic areas, and outdoor activities that include swimming, paddleboarding, boating, shellfish harvesting, and saltwater fishing. Only five miles from this rental, visit downtown Gig Harbor for shops, restaurants, and even a movie theater. And enjoy a day trip or two to Vashon Island (the Point Defiance Ferry is 14 miles east), Tacoma (16 miles southeast), Port Orchard (19 miles north), or Seattle (35 miles northeast). Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. Full kitchens in both rentals. The Tides Retreat consists of Little Tides and The Tides, both of which may be rented individually. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Music library - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,920 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100100000/100099700/100099696/7d495711.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center Pet friendly New Tacoma - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=100099696&PinnedHotelID=100099696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90264200/90264101/86865dae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Downtown 4BD House 8 min from Ruston Way Waterfront! 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Max of 4. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 28419 ## About the area Located in Gig Harbor, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gig Harbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Gig-Harbor.dx9613) [View more Vacation homes in Gig Harbor](https://www.expedia.ca/Gig-Harbor-Private-Vacation-Homes.d9613-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.32406%2C-122.66878&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E_8KwLJsW6W948izzHZ5JiSQ7Ew=) Gig Harbor, WA ### What's nearby - ![Galliant aerial shots of Pierce County's incredible Kopachuck State Park in Gig Harbour, Washington](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558657087/e7d687c4-69bf-49eb-9ff2-17ba4486cd1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kopachuck State Park 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - ![Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083831/d5fb2ceb-242f-4071-9584-f3097f1c137f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tacoma Dome 20 min drive \- 30.1 km - ![Seattle Waterfront featuring sailing, boating and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191228/9daf68e6-1949-49d2-ab9a-4991c47038ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Seattle Waterfront 58 min drive \- 94.4 km - ![Pike Place Market showing a city, signage and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502709/50993a08-18ed-4e3c-8646-1c7773d4652f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pike Place Market 59 min drive \- 95.3 km - Joint Base Lewis-McChord 32 min drive \- 49.9 km ### Getting around - Union Station 24 min drive - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - Island View Market 5 min drive - MOD Pizza 12 min drive - Starbucks 10 min drive - Panda Express 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits? ### Where is Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront home & on-site guest house w/ full kitchens, a large deck, & firepits Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane B. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a very cool property. The views and lot are amazing. The house has a great living room overlooking the water. ##### Shane B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne S. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waterfront home We loved this location and the house. It was perfect and met all our needs. Combing the beach was my grandsons favorite and I loved the view! ##### Dianne S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli P. Oct 29, 2024 #### Beautiful Water front home! We wanted to experience waterfront living on the Puget Sound and this house was perfect! Quiet, secluded, amazing outdoor space , perfect beach for clamming/ adventure . Beds were big and comfortable . Wonderful vacation! ##### Kelli P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joan D. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous place on the water! We had a wonderful family vacation at this house, it had everything we needed. The location is above expected. Would definitely stay here again. Very clean, And a great place for our dogs too ! ##### Joan D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie E. May 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely House and Location Stayed here with my spouse, friends and dogs. It was a large, lovely home with a great yard for the dogs. Being on the water was so nice in the morning and I loved sitting in the chairs staring out into the water enjoying a glass of wine. Convenient to Gig Harbor town. We enjoyed the record player and juke box immensely!! ##### Leslie E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole J. Apr 26, 2024 #### Lovely view and location This home was just far enough out to be well enjoyed but close enough to everything to be very convenient. The water was beautiful, I lucked out with beautiful weather the first two days and the deck and yard was beautifully groomed and enjoyed! Donna and her team were wonderful to work with and went above and beyond for me and my stay. Will definitely be returning with the whole family sometime soon! ##### Nicole J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly C. Apr 22, 2024 #### Room for Everyone with an Amazing View Our family gathered at the Tides to prepare for a wedding in the South Sound. We had plenty of space for everyone to work, play, and sleep comfortablely, including our 3 Labradors. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and supported baking dozens of cupcakes and the wedding cake. An excellent vacation oasis!!! ##### Shelly C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwen H. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful house on the water We are from Seattle and wanted to rent a house to kayak in the south sound area. This house was the ideal location. The house has a beautiful view over the water to Raft Island. We loved watching the tides come and go. The deck off the back is huge and a lovely place to sit and watch the view, read books, barbecue, and just hang out. The inside is so comfortable, with a large living room and large dining table and complete kitchen facilities. The beds are super comfy. We found lots of places within 30-40 minutes to put our kayak in and explore. We loved our whole week here and have signed up again for next year. ##### Gwen H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very fun place! ##### Peter B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay C. Aug 9, 2025 #### Gorgeous view Loved the view inside and from the deck. We thoroughly enjoyed playing in water and exploring the mudflats at low tide with kids ##### Lindsay C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty W. Jul 4, 2025 #### Beautiful home. Quiet but close enough to town. Great views! Location, views, color schemes, deck, fireplace, plenty of room! ##### Betty W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnna K. Jun 23, 2025 #### Beautiful!!! The view and outside amenities are the BEST! Enjoyed the stay so much!! ##### Johnna K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. Jul 24, 2025 #### Relaxing Waterfront This was a great option for our two families (with kids). Great beach and private grassy yard with a deck. We all loved the fact that it was a waterfront home without all the popular “beach house” signage/decor. ##### Heather W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariana S. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our 4th time staying here and tge 1st time staying during the summer and this will be our go to! Property is beautiful and house is well kept. Love cominf here with the family ##### Ariana S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIE Y. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Wonderful escape from our b Everything was great, we enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely do it again. ##### JULIE Y. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara K. Jul 8, 2025 #### Location and atmosphere My family loves the location and atmosphere of this home. The views and property grounds are lovely. The home is spacious and comfortable. I think the lower level and bathroom of the little house need to be updated. ##### Tara K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa S. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved!! We were all in from Philly for my son's graduation & this property was perfect for all of us! The deck & waterfront were beautiful. Used the kayak & saw so many harbor seals. The house was spacious & loved the juke box & record collection for the turntable. Had a few small issues but were resolved quickly. Would definately rent this property again! ##### Theresa S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy P. Oct 24, 2023 #### Awesome Place The view and the house was really great ##### Judy P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R. Jan 25, 2023 #### Love this house! We've stayed here the last 3 years in January. It's right on the water and you can ask for better views. ##### Kelly R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti L. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little getaway for a family reunion We really enjoyed staying at the Tides Retreat. There was room for our whole family. It's a beautiful house right on the water. That provided plenty of entertainment for kids and adults alike! I would highly recommend it! ##### Patti L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen W. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gig Harbour Thank you! Beautiful setting! We will be back ##### Colleen W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara J. Jun 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### High school Friends gathering Location is beautiful and relaxing. Of the two bathrooms one is only useable f mobility is an issue. The second bathroom shower has a high step in and a deep step down. If short legged it would be difficult getting out. We especially enjoyed the vinyl albums and turn table. Great selection of music. ##### Barbara J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cameron S. May 29, 2023 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### The Tides Family get together The location of the property and the view were great. The space was also comfortable and worked well for a family get together. Unfortunately it was managed by vacasa and I did NOT have a good experience with them. Poor and impersonal communication leading up to the rental and I had to call them when we arrived because they only provided the code to enter one of the two houses. They seemed to do the bare minimum to keep both houses running between rentals. There were notes on several of the windows saying that they were broken and not to open them - in areas that were hot and stuffy, where opening a window could have helped. We also had to spend a lot of time cleaning off the back deck before we could use it - it was totally covered in pine needles, like it hadn't been blown off in weeks. Outdoor furniture was old and tattered and the gate surrounding the yard and entry to the water was completely rusted and falling apart. Overall, we had a nice time with our family here, but the rental was expensive and should have been in better shape. Based on this experience, I would also rather deal direct with the home owner than a property manager such as vacasa in the future. ##### Cameron S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### DALE B. May 7, 2020 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice house, poor upkeep by management The house was absolutely Beautiful. The sceneries and surroundings were great. Unfortunately the house had not been cleaned prior to our stay. There was food crumbs and spills left on the counter. Rotten butter on the counter in a dish. Basic staples or not stocked. The floor was dirty and unmarked throughout the entire house footsteps and spills from previous tenants were evident. There were no light bulbs in part of the house so you couldn't see. The couch was beautiful navy blue velvet but covered in dog for with the throw pillows left thrown on the floor. The beds were made but once again throw pillows on the floor. We strip the beds and washed the sheets. Along with scrubbing the entire house prior to bringing our belongings in period the deck was filthy and there was no gas for the grill. Retried to contact management but the next day we got a maid saying she was going to come out and clean but we had already done that period she did leave a full propane kink at the front door. I have tried to contact the management multiple times during my stay to address this matter and after our departure. It has been a month and I still have not heard a word. I would stay at this house again but not while this management company was caring for the home. I'm sure the owners should be upset. ##### DALE B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle H. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great house but cleaning needed work This is the second time we've stayed in this rental. The house itself, the surrouding property, the water front all amazing and we can't say enough positive comments about these things. The cleaning this time was troublesome. One of the king bedrooms did not have sheets, just a fitted sheet and a duvet with no cover. We were able to put sheets on ouselves. In fact none of the duvets had covers which made us wonder how they were cleaned between stays... There were trash items found on the floor of the ensuite bathroom, that's fine we disposed of them. What was troublesome throughout our stay was finding empty capsules tucked in couch cushions, and in the depressions in the ottoman. We have pets and were pretty lucky one of the dogs did not find these capsules themselves. Not sure what was housed in these pill sized empty capsules because whatever was in them was emptied out and all we found were the leftover dead soldiers. We left a few on the mantle of the fireplace in order to show the cleaners what to be on the lookout for. We also found beads, so many beads, in the carpets and along the cracks in the floor against the walls. Finding those with our feet was not very pleasant. We are cleanly people and generally leave the homes we stay in cleaner than when we received so 3 dish pods were a little disappointing for the size group and how many dishes we went through making our own meals there over 5 days. Again, cannot say enough about the home itself and the surrounding property. ALSO, Donna, the contact for our stay was wonderful when we needed her in locating our garbage cans after track pick up day. She came out and was able to locate them for us within just a few hours of when she was contacted. Overall I would recommend this home, but really hope the cleaning standards are raised. ##### Michelle H. 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