Location: Tacoma, Washington State, USA (30 minutes to Seattle, 20 minutes to SeaTac Airport exit.)
Accommodations: Carriage House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Perched on a hill overlooking Puget Sound, this 1889 Grand Victorian Inn & Cottage offers affordable excellence in the heart of North Tacoma's historic district.
Ideal location! Downtown shops and museums, Antique Row and waterfront restaurants are just a few blocks from this remarkable garden retreat. Pt. Defiance Park, a 698 acre rain forest park with gardens, zoo, marina, beach and outstanding aquarium is 15 minutes from the inn, downtown Seattle is just 30 minutes away. Watch the large cargo ships pass by from the inn's wraparound porch, explore Antique Row, or grab a kayak from local outfitters and gain a whole new perspective from the water.
Catchpenny Cottage, a 2 story carriage house on the National Historic Register, offers the best of both worlds - the privacy of a guest house and full access to historic inn and grounds (fireplaces and guest sitting areas in main part of inn).
This estate is the earliest example of landscape gardening in the Pacific Northwest - lots of trees and greenery. Views of Puget Sound and Commencement Bay from the main inn and porch, small view of the bay from carriage house.
Featured on Tacoma's Grand Home Tours and on the National Historic Register, Chinaberry Hill is located in a great walking neighborhood, filled with tree-lined streets, graceful turn-of-the-century mansions and lovely estate gardens. A 27 acre park and Victorian Conservatory is just 3 blocks away.
Once used to house the carriages and horses of the estate, Catchpenny Cottage has an 8 ft. curved iron canopy bed (queen) and a new queen sofa sleeper in the downstairs bedroom area, along with a Jacuzzi alcove and private bath w/shower.
The upstairs was originally the hayloft and carriage master's quarters (the hay chute is still intact). There is now a bedroom with a queen carved pineapple bed, large walk-in closet, private sitting room, private bath with claw foot tub and shower. The sitting room has a wonderful oversized lounging chair and ottoman - great for an afternoon of book browsing (there is also a twin rollaway for extra sleeping accommodations).
Cable TV/VCR are in both upstairs and downstairs sitting areas. The 2 suites can be rented separately, or joined together to sleep 6-7 comfortably. Lots of antiques, estate memorabilia, original stained tongue-and-groove walls - very unique, fun! There are additional rooms that can be rented in the main building of the bed and breakfast, as well as a 2 bedroom kitchenette (sleeps up to 6 guests) with water view.
Rates include full gourmet breakfast & complimentary refreshments - the inn's byline is "hearty breakfasts & serious coffee." If guests prefer, we do offer a without-breakfast rate.
Guests have 24 hour access to the guest kitchen, which is kept well-stocked with complimentary juices, bottled water, sodas, hot chocolate, teas, popcorn. Kitchen includes fridge, sink, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, dishes (no stove).
Chinaberry Hill, an upscale Victorian bed and breakfast inn, along with Catchpenny Cottage, has been featured in several publications, including Sunset Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure Magazine, Coastal Living, Best Places to Kiss Northwest, Northwest Best Places, Recommended Country Inns of the Pacific Northwest, Amazing Getaways and Seattle Magazine.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: 3 offstreet spots available on first-come basis (inn has 6 guest rooms). lots of street parking available w/no parking restrictions (we are on a large double lot on corner).
- Gas Fireplace (3) : 2 downstairs in common guest areas, 1 in private jacuzzi guest suite (the wild rose)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed: queen sofa sleeper in cottage, in addition to queen beds, both upstairs and downstairs.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- Video Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: full kitchen in 2 bedroom kitchenette.
- Shared Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- private jacuzzi, full gourmet breakfast, complimentary refreshments, access to main inn and wraparound porch, 100+ yr. old estate gardens
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: children under 12 welcome in catchpenny cottage and 2 bedroom kitchenette.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Three mile waterfront promenade, 700 acre rainforest park w/zoo and aquarium, 14 miles of old growth forest trails, beach and museums, Seattle Pike Market, Mt, Rainier, Antique Row, galleries, museums - including the new International Glass Museum and new Washington State History Museum.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$95-$395/night + tax, depending on number of guests, season and accommodation
selected. Rates include full gourmet breakfast & complimentary refreshments.
We also offer corporate travel and extended stay discounts. we can also offer
without breakfast rates, if preferred (complimentary refreshments still included).
Please contact us directly to discuss your needs for group rates for multiple
rooms, or for renting the entire inn.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Chinaberry Hill - 1889 Grand Victorian Inn - Seattle/Tacoma, WA - Washington Bed & Breakfast Inn - Puget Sound Vacation Rentals
- Catchpenny Cottage (downstairs suite of 2 story cottage) - Seattle/Tacoma, WA - Washington Bed & Breakfast Inn - Puget Sound Vacation Rentals
- View from Pantages Suite - Seattle/Tacoma, WA - Washington Bed & Breakfast Inn - Puget Sound Vacation Rentals
- Point Defiance has 14 miles of trails through old growth forest (15 min away)
- The Wild Rose Suite (main building)
- The estate is the earliest example of landscape gardening in Pacific Northwest.
- The Pantages Suite (main building)
- The inn serves up made-from-scratch awesome breakfasts!
- Bright and cheery guest kitchen - the never empty cookie jar!
- The inn serves up a hearty breakfast in two dining rooms overlooking the gardens
- 1889 Victorian mansion is filled with woodwork, antiques and period lighting.
- Take a ferry across to Vashon Island - or spend the day touring San Juan Islands
- Front Parlor of mansion
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