View from Covered Deck - Gig Harbor - Downtown on Historic Waterfront
Location: Gig Harbor, Puget Sound, Washington State, USA (Just Down the Hill from Highway 16, City Center Exit) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Waterfront, Downtown
Experience everything Gig Harbor has to offer from our 1,400 square foot guest house, centrally located on the Harbor in The Maritime City. While the house is far enough removed from the street for privacy, scenic Harborview Drive is steps from the front door. The Gig Harbor Guest House is a great place to stay while exploring Puget Sound. All Gig Harbor attractions (shopping, restaurants, golf, parks, theater, movies...) and special events (parades, art fairs, farmer's markets, outdoor movies and concerts...) are either within walking distance or a short drive away. House is minutes from Highway 16, connecting guests to Tacoma and Seattle.
The Guest House is open and bright with large windows onto the harbor. House is outfitted to be a home away from home. Spacious kitchen has all appliances including new one cup coffee/tea/hot chocolate maker, toaster oven and microwave oven. Laundry room has full size washer and dryer. Upstairs loft has a queen size bed, television, a day bed that pulls out to sleep two and ample storage space. Downstairs living room sofa opens to sleep two. Living room also has a television and a workspace. Newly renovated bathroom has a tub/shower and all linens are included. House has satellite television and wi-fi.
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Book Now for 2010 Rates in 2012:
For the first time since we opened in June of 2010, we will be raising our rates. Rates listed below are our low introductory rates which will be increased May 1st, 2012. If you know that you will be visiting the Gig Harbor area in 2012, book before May 1st, 2012 to enjoy 2010 rates !
Many reviews below are from our Visitors' Book - Be our guests and make your own memories in Gig Harbor!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/night .. $900/week (weekly rate- 1 night free) .. $2700/4 weeks (1 week free)
Add $100 cleaning fee for all stays.
Add 10.4% excise tax to all stays 31 days or less.
Our policy is no refunds or changes once booked.
10% Military Discount (10% of nightly rate for active, retired & family)
Rates will increase May 1st, 2012 - book before May 1st, 2012 for these prices
Complimentary Gift Basket for all guests staying one week or more.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The Gig Harbor Guest House - Best Downtown on the Water !
Why the Owner Chose Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor is a terrific place to live or visit!
The Unique Benefits at this House
The house was built in 1993 and recently updated, but the location is full of family history and remains a vibrant part of the community.
Right next door - Mike (Susanne's husband) knows his food and Susanne's desserts are irresistible!
Park, Public Dock & site of Summer Sounds at Skansie (Tuesdays- summer) Gig Harbor Green Market (Wednesdays, June-September)Gig Harbor Outdoor Movies(Saturday evenings,summer)& more.
Jax Salon & Spa, Spiro's Pizza, Brix 25 - award winning restaurant, For Art's Sake & Gallery Row art Galleries near 3 way stop, & more
Walk to the end of Harborview for a great view of Mount Rainer, lighthouse and historic net sheds
Post Office, Visitors' Center/Chamber of Commerce office, Il Lucino's Italian Restaurant & Primo Salon. Gig Harbor Summer Arts Festival (July) is on Judson.
Harbor History Museum,Donkey Creek Park(outdoor movies Fridays in summer, sometimes salmon can be seen in creek)
Finholm View Climb, Anthony's Homeport Restaurant, Gig Harbor Rent-a-Boat, Marketplace Grille
Hook up with Cushman Trail here on Rosedale (many miles of excellent walking, running, bike trail)
Borgen Blvd - Gig Harbor YMCA (turn onto Harbor Hill) Qdoba Mexican Grill, Costco, Target & more.
Route 16 running & walking gear shop, Gateway to India restaurant & other retail/restaurants
Galaxy Theaters, Blazing Onion Restaurant, Bella Kitchen Essentials, Bloom clothing, Daddy-O's Boardroom (skateboards), Massage Envy, Julep Nail Parlor, Ben & Jerry's scoop shop, Teaching Toys & more...Farmer's Market Saturday's April to September
Beach access here - follow the signs - there's some parking at the bottom of the hill. You can walk the beach below the bridges as well. The water is quite cold, but okay for wading if it's hot out.
Gardens, Hiking, Walking and Biking Trails, Owen Beach, Zoo and Aquarium
Home of the 110th U.S. Amateur Championship - also scenic walking/running/biking trail
Free Parking here (across from Freighthouse Square) take free light rail to Downtown Tacoma attractions: Tacoma Art Museum,Washington State History Museum,International Museum of Glass, Union Station,
Tacoma Waterfront - nice walking, beach access at some parks, many good restaurants- Harbor Lights, Katie Downs, The Spar.....
Owner's Map of Gig Harbor
We have so many great memories from when we lived on Harborview -
We hope our guests will also have many happy times in this wonderful house!
Property Photos
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- View from Covered Deck - Gig Harbor - Downtown on Historic Waterfront - Gig Harbor Guest House Rental - Downtown on the Waterfront - Enjoy Farmer's Market and Golf
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- Living room couch opens up to comfy bed (sleeps 2) and is open to kitchen - Gig Harbor Guest House Rental - Downtown on the Waterfront - Enjoy Farmer's Market and Golf
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- Enjoy Puget Sound, rain or shine, from the covered deck - Gig Harbor Guest House Rental - Downtown on the Waterfront - Enjoy Farmer's Market and Golf
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- Queen size bed in upstairs loft with harbor view
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- Loft daybed opens to sleep two
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- Queen size bed in upstairs loft
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- Newly renovated full bath
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- Many windows to view the harbor
Traveler Reviews (21)
Getting a lucky break!
Guest: Jim
(Bend, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Holiday break and booking late usually gets you adequate accommodations at best. This time we got lucky with a superb place to call home for a few days. Between Christmas and New years we had relatives visit us in Oregon. Our plans called for travel to Seattle but Gig Harbor was listed on everyone's itinerary as a must. Our large group found everything to our liking. Plenty of room for late night conversations, two nice flat screens to facilitate some football rivalry, great coffee maker with no fuss, no clean up, windows that let you see a large part of the harbor and enjoyable food establishments close by. We all agreed that things couldn't have been better, being right on the water, a safe place to park the car and everything within walking distance. Oh, and a nice washer/dryer for keeping up on your laundry. Best wishes to the owners for being so helpful for our stay.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
A great town, a beautiful house, a perfect vacation...
Guest: Zachary
(NY)
Date of Stay: 12/18/11
Review Submitted: 12/26/11
The Gig Harbor Guest House is a fantastic vacation destination. My sister and I (both adults) took our parents here for two nights to celebrate their recent 60th birthdays. While we were worried from the pictures that the house would be too small, we were overjoyed to discover that there was plenty of room for all of us to spread out. The kitchen is well-stocked, and we had a great time cooking in it. And the dining room table was plenty big for our meals and for playing board games. The beds were comfortable, and the view was excellent - truly, a memorable vacation for all of us! * We had an amazing Happy Hour / lite dinner at Brix 25, which is only a short walk from the Gig Harbor Guest House into town. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!
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Changed our minds about how to vacation!
Guest: Debi from Seal Beach
(Seal Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
The Gig Harbor Guest House was a wonderful experience for us. It is right in the middle of everything that Gig Harbor has to offer and yet is quiet, private, and a wonderful get-a-way. We loved the space and ability to stretch out and actually feel at home. The owner keeps the property in excellent condition, clean and well stocked with soft, fluffy towels and an extraordinary selection of k-cup coffee and teas. Staying at this property convinced us that this is the best way to vacation. Beats even a suite in a terrific hotel! While there wasn't daily "maid service" every detail was covered to make the stay exceptional. The owner communicated right away, provided clear and complete instructions and took care of the payment in the most professional way before our trip. When we arrived at the property, there were brochures, a complete description of how to use every convenience provided and how to take best advantage of our stay. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Gig Harbor.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
Great place to stay in lovely Gig Harbor
Guest: Myna Perkins
(University Park, TX)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
My husband and I just enjoyed three nights at the Gig Harbor Guest House. The location was wonderful and we loved waking to the view of the harbor. Absolutely everything we needed was provided and the house was sparkling. There were several great restaurants within walking distance or a short drive and groceries were readily available. Our only complaint was that it was over far too quickly. Can't wait to return for a longer stay!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Watching the boats go by
Guest: Nancy
(Roseville, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 07/01/11
This was a very relaxing and beautiful vacation for us. The owners have a beautiful house but also thought of many ways to make their guests feel special....from the welcome basket full of goodies to the delicious coffee provided. You are right in the middle of Gig Harbor with great restaurants, shops & sights within easy walking distance (and everyone here walks!) but you can sit on the patio overlooking the harbor and feel like you are a million miles away from everyone. We intend to go back many times in the future.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Gig Harbor Guest House
Guest: Susie
(corona, california)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/23/11
We have always wanted to visit the Puget Sound area and had a wedding to attend so we decided to make a weeks vacation of it! We were soooo happy with the guest house and I thought it even looked nicer in person! The welcome basket was a much appreciated surprise. We loved walking through the town and everyone was so nice!!! We will be back!!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
Relaxing and beautiful
Guest: Lori
(Beaverton, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/26/11
The Gig Harbor guest house was absolutely lovely! It has everything you need or may have forgotten to pack. The view is stunning. My daughter and I knew spring break weather would be cool and rainy, but we lucked out and had some sunshine! We loved watching the kayakers practicing out on the water. We would love to return in the summer to see all the yacht action. Thank you for a great time.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
Relaxing Stay
Guest: Travelers
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 02/27/11
My wife & I celebrated our anniversary here and couldn't have been more pleased. The location is excellent, with a beautiful view and nice shops & restaurants within easy walking distance. The property is very clean, comfortable and well maintained. The owner has obviously put some thought into making things comfortable for guests. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and we would not hesitate to return.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
Perfect vacation
Guest: N Kang
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
From the road, you can't really tell what a gem this place is. The owners live in town but you get complete privacy. They obviously take great care of the place and every amenity was considered. They have stocked up the cleaning supplies, which makes taking care of the the home easy!. There was supplies, in case we forgot our shampoo or soap and lots of fluffy towels, tea towels and even a nice supply of Kruger coffees (for the single cup brewing machine). There's a good assortment of kitchen dishes, pots and pans and a little collection spices. The bed is large and comfortable and there are extra linens close by. There are little storage bins and good size decorative poxes which makes putting your stuff away easy. There are good size closets and you won't run out of storage. The town is VERY walkable. There's a pharmacy, bakery, grocery store, post office, boutiques and many restaurants within walking distance. 5 minutes by car takes up up the hill by the highway to a large commercial area that will take care of any other shopping requirements. Lastly, the harbor. It's just perfect. You get to stare out at it with your morning coffee. You wont' get tired of looking at that beautiful view. We hope to be back soon.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
Guest: Nicole & Taj
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Date of Stay: 12/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/04/11
Thank you for helping to make our Christmas & New Year such a special one. The house is really a gem with its incredible view of the harbor. We loved watching the boats go by, both at night with their seasonal lights & during the day with the bright white hulls against the dark bay.... The history of this little spot on the harbour really enchanted us. The family momentos & photos are charming. We enjoyed the lovely basket with holiday treats and the Zoolight tix! The bubbly was perfect for New Year & the snowmen made the holiday bright. Looking forward to staying with you again! Happy New Year!
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