Location: Gig Harbor, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (45 Mins. to Sea-Tac Airport - 1hr. to Seattle; Car or Ferry)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Library, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
NEW 40" flat-panel, plasma HD-TV...DirecTV satelite w/movie channels...wireless internet...you will love this home! (Ask about the tiny 'High Cottage' also available at this property...same fabulous view.)
'Above Gig Harbor' is an unusual, spacious, 2500sf, designer home that has just been redecorated, detailed and furnished from scratch. It's a romantic, relaxing retreat for you to enjoy alone, with a mate, a few friends, or your whole family. This property is appropriate for a business, corporate, or guild retreat, a wedding event, anniversary, or another special occasion. New mattresses, linens (400-800 Egyptian cotton), accessories, supplies...everything the owner could think of to make your stay comfortable, easy and worthy of your time and trust.
Come once and you will certainly return (and with a $50-$100-$400 credit for your 2nd stay.) Specialty lighting, art glass, plantation shutters and open, high-beamed, heavy-timbered ceilings throughout. There are ceiling fans in every room. (A Master gardener and an interior decorator have each lived here in the past.) Extensive lawns and gardens (gardener and owner maintain) on this acre property at the crest of Peacock Hill overlooking everything! Play croquet, badminton, barbeque, sit and enjoy the view, read, cook, pick flowers (lots of vases available), eat, workout using the exercise equipment, sleep, party. Herb, salad, berry and border flower gardens, front yard privacy created by mature flowering trees and bushes. This is a Play Space!
Large foyer with fireplace steps down between copper railings to open living-dining area, french doors to old-brick terrace, greenhouse wall and bar to gourmet kitchen. Walk-in, fully stocked pantry: Cuisinart, blender, Hitachi rice cooker/steamer, crock pot, G.F. grill, Panini grill, fondue, Belgian waffle maker, Salton food warmer, toaster, Nutone food center + all attachments, 3 coffee makers, picnic gear, wine rack, paper goods, food staples and treats provided. 4 sets of dishes, stemware assortment, cookware, variety of table linens, entertainment tableware, OR, with advance notice owner can arrange for fantastic catering: a simple meal, or an elaborate party.
Up the ship ladder stairway is the small, 2-room loft that sleeps 3-4; full bed in one room (view), twin(s) in second room. Powder room at foot of stairs, down hall to 900sf bedroom suite: Cherry-paneled library/entertainment room with fireplace, American Leather full-depth, firm, king mattress, game table, TV/music; shuttered, double doors to huge bath with walk-in cedar dressing room, then more double doors to 500sf two-level bedroom with writing desk area, sitting area, new pillow-top, firm, queen bed, cedar linen closet and another walk-in cedar closet, carpeted half flight of stairs to 'basement' with large laundry room, hang-out game area (puzzles, games, electronic darts, checkerboard game table, rug, lounge chair, exercise/workout area.
Back upstairs in the bedroom, french doors to covered hot tub deck, steps to lawn, terrace...all with great views: Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, Gig Harbor, town, harbor, Crescent Valley, ridge line, pasture. City & boat lights at night rival the daytime scenes.
Call owner for further information and to answer all your questions.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Basic laundry supplies provided. BRAND NEW Maytag (Admiral model)washer and dryer
- Dryer: Brand new Maytag
- Linens Provided: New/high quality bed and table linens and bath, hot tub and kitchen towels.
- Covered Parking: 2-vehicle carport
- Off Street Parking: Additional spur parking space off half-circle, double driveway
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: see above
- Wood Fireplace: Gas starter in 2-sided fireplace (foyer & library/entertainment room)
- Beds
- Queen Bed: New, pillowtop, firm Beautyrest in bedroom
- Double Bed: In loft - room with view
- Twin/Single Bed: In loft - 2nd room
- Child Bed: Not included in the 'bed count', but there is a loveseat in the livingroom that could comfortably accomodate a child. It's wide with the back cushions removed. Linens available.
- Convertible Bed: New, full-size, deep, firm king mattress in American Leather Couch in library/entertainment room (see photo) + very comfortable...and wide, with back pillows removed...livingroom couch with foam crate top, mattress pad and bedding. Very comfortable livingroom loveseat would be 'long' enough to sleep child assleeping alternative for a 9th person.
- Crib: Can provide if requested.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: NEW 42" flat-panel, plasma HD-TV! + DirecTV with premium movie channels - wireless internet connection!
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub: Covered, tiled deck, off bedroom - great view day and night(see photo)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Numerous high-end small appliances/4 sets of china/cook ware/picnic ware/full compliment of cooking and barbeque utensils
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New, Amana 3 burner, hooded, self-igniting barbeque
- Deck/Patio: Hot tub deck plus large, old-brick terrace + lawns
- Lanai: Old -brick terrace with firepit
- View/Location
- Water View: Puget Sound (salt-water, Pacific Ocean inlet)
- Mountain View: Mt. Rainier + Cascade mountain range
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): DirecTV with movie channels + wi-fi internet
- Other Amenities
- Wicker lawn furniture/firepit/outdoor living; 2 fireplaces; entertainment room/library; gourmet kitchen and full range of prep appliances; stocked walk-in pantry; empty closets and drawers, except for items for you to use (iron/ironing board/clothes steamer/hangers, basic cosmetic supplies (toothbrushes/hair dryer/cotton balls/lotions/tissues/soaps/extra towels/laundry supplies,etc.); notebook with brochures/info/coupons on many things to do in the area; 3 bicycles/work-out room + game room in basement; catering and other concierge services available. Owner/manager welcomes your suggestions for additional amenities.
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Some limitations...let owner know what adaptations are necessary.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Some limitations (loft and basement) rest of house has 1 step level changes, but open, huge shower, wide doors.(Owner is familiar with wheelchair-user needs and welcomes your visit...call to discuss possibilities.)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Walk down the hill to 4 fine, waterfront, restaurants/artisan shops; bus, drive or bike to town center 2 miles; (2 nice bikes for you to use); great knitting, quilting, art, ice cream!, and apparel shops; 1 mile to world-class YMCA pools/fitness complex, Target, Albertson's, Costco, Home Depot, etc. + 25 min. to Seattle ferry; bus stop at edge of 1 acre property - ride to Tacoma or Seattle or to train to Seattle and north or Portland and south. With advance notice, owner will arrange for bicycle, kayaks, books of your choice on site, catering, activity suggestions. Library/entertainment room always has selection of books, current magazines, basket of knitting books, needles and an assortment of yarns for you; basic workout gear set up in basement; carpeted hang-out, game room also in basement. Do you sail? Owner can arrange for you to crew in a weekly race on Puget Sound. And everyone walks Gig Harbor,,,sidewalks all the way around to the mouth of the Harbor.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
September-May...$260/night(except holidays $290)
Memorial Day-Labor Day + Holiday weeks/days anytime...$290/night(Discounts...ask!)
Weekly rate: 1 night per week is free (pay for 6 of 7nts or 2 wks get 3nts free
Monthly rate: $5,200-$5,800 (1/3 OFF! 10 nights per month are free!!)
2 night minimum stay
$75 cleaning fee/stay
$25/night/person additional charge for more than 6 guests (MAY BE WAIVED)
Call for special 'Day-Use-Only' Conference Rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1993
I truly enjoy being a concierge-style owner...meeting and greeting guests and making their stay here successful.
Faculty at a small college in Tacoma, I, too, love to travel, sail alot (weekly crew a J-109), ski, knit and quilt, and in the few moments remaining, try to occasionally bike, hike, weave and spin.
Why the Owner Chose Gig Harbor
Come stay here and you'll see why!
The Unique Benefits of this House
I actually live just 4 miles away, but still enjoy time at 'Above Gig Harbor' for all the reasons described in the listing....primarily the hot tub, barbeque, workout room, the view, the gardens...and it's a great place to have a party.
Property Photos
- Gig Harbor View - Gig Harbor , Washington State, Vacation House, with covered hot tub deck
- Kitchen and Dining Area from Foyer - Gig Harbor , Washington State, Vacation House, with covered hot tub deck
- Living Room from Loft - Gig Harbor , Washington State, Vacation House, with covered hot tub deck
- View from Dining Area
- Hot tub from Dining Area through Greenhouse
- Half of Kitchen
- Foyer when decorated for the holidays - photo taken from adjacent living room
- Library/Entertainment Room
- Bathroom
- Bathroom (Dressingroom/Closet through shuttered doors; bedroom to left
- Bedroom
- Bedroom
- Hottub/View
- East side of home
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