Location: Gig Harbor, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (42 Miles from Seatac Airport with a Bridge to Fox Island)
Accommodations: Beach House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Waterfront Beach House (850 square feet with a full kitchen and a huge deck) with magnificent views of Mt. Rainier to the South and the Olympic Mountains to the North. Have a fire on the beach (158 feet of low bank waterfront) and play on the sandy beach.
Bring your boat, the crabbing is great! Launch it from the private, concrete boat ramp and tie it up to the buoy. Bring your tennis racquets and play tennis on the all-weather court. A croquet set is available to enjoy on the lawn by the beach.
The Beach House is part of a 13-acre compound with over 350' of waterfront, The Main House is a century old Craftsman, one of the original houses on Fox Island. Guest are invited to stroll through the lovely cottage gardens, which were featured on both the Gig Harbor and Fox Island Garden Tours.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- tennis court, buoy, concrete boat ramp, croquet, cottage gardens, crabbing and fishing in season, views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountains
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Sep .. $225/night (3 night minimum) .. $1,450/week .. $5460/month
Oct-May .. $125/night (3 night minimum).. $800/week .. $1995/month
8/23 - 8/29/10 (US Amateur Golf Championships).. $1,999/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
The picture is of Sue and Bill in their Kitchen at Christmas time.
Sue is a retired Tennis Pro who now enjoys gardening and sharing her beautiful flower gardens with others. Her gardens were on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour in 2004.
When they lived in Connecticut, Sue ran a successful B&B for many years.
Bill owns a small business and enjoys landscaping the 13 acres behind their house. When he is not doing those activities, he can be found crabbing in front of their house.
Why the Owner Chose Gig Harbor
We bought the Beach House next door to the house we live in, because we want to protect our view of Mt. Rainier and because we enjoy sharing the view and the beach with others ... particularly new visitors to the Pacific NW. They cannot believe what a beautiful place we live and the abundance of wildlife.
Property Photos
- Sunrise with Mt. Rainier in the distance - Fox Island, Washington Vacation Beach House Rental
- Beach House from the water - Fox Island, Washington Vacation Beach House Rental
- lower lawn of Beach House - Fox Island, Washington Vacation Beach House Rental
- full kitchen overlooking Puget Sound
- view of the Living Room from the Kitchen area
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J & K Nixon , Chehalis, WA
Homeowner Response:
Date of Stay: August 2009 My husband and I stayed here 10 days, to be near our Tacoma-based daughter and family but still to have an away-from-it all Puget Sound experience and do our own day-trip adventuring from time to time. Loved it. We'll be back. Gorgeous waterfront view from the downstairs room and the large deck; very comfy king bed and skylights in the upstairs room. Easy to use kitchen. Books and homey touches all around. Sleep couch in downstairs main room has built-in air mattress--very comfy, our visiting son discovered. Possible second mattress upstairs on bedroom floor. Expansive view next door of owners' exquisite gardens, which one may visit. Owners Bill and Sue very welcoming and helpful. Had fun inviting grandkids to explore on the beach at low tide or pick blackberries; loved watching the tide--and two local seals--as the waters rose. Small store on island for necessities, Gig Harbor 15-ish minutes away, for very good restaurants and grocery shopping; you can reach the Tacoma mainland in about a half-hour; you can do Rainier in a day. All that most convenient, but in the end, we always found ourselves coming back to the Beach House with a happy sigh, "Ah, home." Sandy C. and David Wayne, PA
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