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Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-

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This is actual view from 2 bedrooms, living, dining, yard and porches/decks
House sits at end of long private cul de sac. quiet, private and views.
Covered front porch. back porch has only 3 steps for those needing easier access
Master Queen Bed. Watch ships from bed...awesome
Mater Bedroom seating and views

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, University of Puget Sound
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, 6th Ave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-

Newly Redone. Beautiful Home. Close to Everything, with Outstanding Views of Commencement Bay. Walking distance to hip Old Town North Tacoma. Minutes to the Waterfront. High End Neighborhood. This roomy 6 bedroom home is new to the vacation and corporate rental market. It has been designed with you in mind. 6 bedrooms, open kitchen, private den, living room, fireplace seating area, laundry and 3 bathrooms allow you the privacy and space you need to enjoy your time in Tacoma. ((Please take a moment to watch the video)The large picture windows provide breathtaking views of the Bay and Old Town Tacoma. Lay in bed and watch the ships come in to port. The spacious property provides plenty of room to gather outside on one of the two balconies or lawn areas and enjoy your time. Shoot some basketball while others are enjoying an outdoor meal. Rainy days in Tacoma are beautiful when seen gazing out the window from in front of the cozy fireplace. The firework show from your balcony on the fourth of July is nothing short of amazing. We made sure to pick out new comfortable mattresses for all six of the bedrooms. Coffee maker, large TV, washer and dryer and all the kitchen items you will need to make yourself at home during your stay.

Close to everywhere you need and want to be, Prospect Hill is one of the most sought after areas of Tacoma. Perched above it all yet minutes from UPS, Museums, Tacoma Dome, Downtown Tacoma, Ruston Way, Water Activities, Point Defiance Park and walking distance to the popular Old Town Tacoma. Prospect Hill is an upscale, safe and beautiful neighborhood.

This home has been in our family for over 40 years. It is such a special place. It was such a blessing having coffee each day on the balcony, opening your eyes each morning and looking out at the harbor before your feet even hit the floor, gathering together for dinner parties, bbq lunches outside on the lawn or just enjoying time with those you love, this is the place you want to be.

Although we no longer live at this home, we have decided to keep it in the family and share it with others for vacation, short term rental or business travel. You will love this home and this setting and we will love knowing that you are enjoying it.

We have often used travel sites to book homes when we travel. We have felt most comfortable in the homes who pride themselves in cleanliness. We have a professional cleaning staff and have set the highest of standards for cleanliness. Your comfort is very important to us.

Please let us know how we can assist you in making your stay everything you hoped it would be. We are available by phone 24 hours and want to help you with any details or accommodations you need. We list this home to accommodate 11 but it can accommodate more if someone would like to sleep on the couch. Please let us know if your family is larger and needs more room.

For a great, ON the Water...waterfront experience, see our 2 other vrbo listings
https://www.vrbo.com/1414069

And

https://www.vrbo.com/1045099
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
Check with owners, will allow small gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strict no pet policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on premisis

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Have safe trip
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Parties. Quiet time after 10pm to not disturb neighbors.

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
Note from host: Check with owners, will allow small gatherings
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Tacoma

Located in North End, a neighborhood in Tacoma, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Pantages Theater and Foss Waterway Seaport are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Museum of Tacoma and Cinemark Century Point Ruston. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Wright Park if you're traveling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Job Carr Cabin Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tacoma Chinese Garden and Reconciliation Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Puget Sound - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 6th Ave - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Theater District Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frisko Freeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hank's Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Spar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cooks Tavern - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed- pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed- on Apr 27, 2026 start from $716, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed-?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Watch Ships Come into Port from Bed- located?

This family-friendly Tacoma vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Puget Sound, Wright Park, and 6th Ave. Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and Children's Museum of Tacoma are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view. Wonderful, spacious house. Host was very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! The views from the house are spectacular and the home itself is very calming. The host was great communicating that if we needed anything she was just a call away, it was very reassuring. Honestly, there was nothing we needed as the house was perfectly set up with everything with needed. Very clean and spacious and nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property with incredible views and plenty of room for family lounging and gathering.Very well appointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views beautiful home and prompt communication. Highly recommend for big groups & family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort, quiet, and a great view

Super comfortable, clean, well equipped kitchen, and nice conversation areas inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Comfortable house, plenty of space, great location, no issues, great communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane (Duey) H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place👍

Great place👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Having lived in the area for 20 years it was very nostalgic for us. The views from the porches were spectacular. The house with all the bedrooms worked perfect for our group. The Host was very communicative and responsive. If we find ourselves in the area again we would love the chance to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from this home was so beautiful! We sat on the porches all evening. We took walks around the neighborhood in the hills, so pretty. We loved this property! Thank you for having us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for our son’s wedding and wanted a house for relatives to meet off and on throughout the weekend. It was perfect! Everyone loved sitting on the front deck enjoying the beautiful water view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with friends and family

Overall a great place to stay. Location is perfect for everything in Tacoma. Annie, the host, is very nice and quick to respond to any questions you may have.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for larger group

Family reunion and group really enjoyed the property and location. Beautiful view and close to lots of restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Property Manager was very communicative, easy check in and check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views are the highlight of this home! On clear mornings the sunrises were amazing, but even on rainy days the view did not disappoint. We could see mountains and even a partial Mt Rainer view on clear days. The well stocked kitchen included trash bags, dish & dish washer detergent and even washing detergent for the whole trip. Host was great at communicating and accommodating. Neighborhood was safe and full of beautifully historic homes. There are several nice grocery stores close by and about 30 min to SEATAC airport. Tip: fill up with gas at one of the Tacoma Express 76 stations. It was aboout .40 cheaper per gallon.
Kitchen window view
Porch view, same view inside.
Looking down on “Old Town” in Tacoma at night
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Gorgeous views and very comfy stay. We loved it!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! House was spotless and views were spectacular! Location was close enough to be able to walk to water and walk along shore. Amazing grocery store, shops and restaurants on Proctor street which was less then a 5min drive. we wish we could have stay longer and hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house great views.

Every thing was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Great plenty of dishes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

What a beautiful home that is in a great location. Well kept. Very spacious and those views are incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We were there for a wedding. The location was close to everything we were involved in. Host was very accommodating. Home was comfortable and supplied all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Relaxing view watching the boats. Great for large groups!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

Wonderful home to spend the 4th of July

This house was in the perfect location. We loved the cozy rooms. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

I was super impressed with how cute and quaint this neighborhood was. This house was super spacious and had more than enough room for our family. My favorite part was enjoying the ocean views every morning on the giant balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Tacoma

Beautiful view. Large comfortable house. Nice outdoor areas
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual friends outing

We had a wonderful time at the the house and would consider coming again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Awesome location for work and play!

Loved the location and experience. We had a great team meeting and the location and house allowed us to complete a lot of work and still have time for play and fun! Book this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ann Jolie

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My husband Dave and I split our time between Gig Harbor, Washington and California. We have grown children living in both areas so we go back and forth to spend as much time with them as possible. We have really enjoyed putting together the three homes that we offer as vacation or business rentals. We have this home that you are viewing now, which we call the Prospect Hill Home. We have two other homes which are both waterfront homes, One in Gig Harbor and one just outside Gig Harbor in Olalla. If you are interested in staying on the water please see our other VRBO listings. You can look them up by listing number 1045099 the Captains House (sleeps 6) or 1414069 Driftwood Beach Million Dollar Home (Sleeps 12).

Why they chose this property

This property is in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Tacoma. Sitting on the top of what is known as Prospect Hill and overlooking Commencement Bay and Old town Tacoma on one side and Mt Rainer on the other. Close to some of Tacoma's best restaurants, museums, Pt Defiance Park and Zoo and of course the water. Stunning views, Large decks and balcony, outdoor grass area, fireplace and 6 bedrooms make this the place you want to stay while in Tacoma.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views, large decks, great neighborhood

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