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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Patio
Toys
Barbecue grill
Refrigerator
Internet
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Lake Tapps, WA
Lake Tapps
Place, Lake Tapps
1 min walk
Washington State Fair Events Center
Place, Washington State Fair Events Center
21 min drive
Muckleshoot Casino
Place, Muckleshoot Casino
23 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom with Two Windows.
1 King Bed
Larger Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking
On a clear day will find some of the best views of Mt. Rainer and Lake Tapps on this property! Spend quality time in a lake front property within the 45 miles shoreline that Lake Tapps offers! Centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma, this 1,200 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is situated on a no bank waterfront. This Pierce County home is located on the southwest shore of the lake.
IMPORTANT: If you would like to book this property, please submit request with message letting us know about your group and why your interested in visiting Lake Tapps.
Specific Information of About This Home:
This is a daylight basement apartment/home with excellent lighting and high ceilings. There is a private separate entrance on the lake side of the home with a private patio that features outside seating/table and two yellow kayaks with life jackets available to explore the lake. Paddle boards and additional blow up water floats are also available upon request. There is also a secure swimming area and lake deck that features the best views of Mt. Rainier. The great room has wonderful lighting with lake views, gas fireplace to keep you warm in winter months and 42 inch screen TV with access to basic cable and Netflix waiting for your viewing pleasures. The full kitchen is connected to the great room with a dining table. There is a larger bedroom that has both a queen bed and one single bed, the second bedroom has larger windows with a queen bed. If you need additional beds you can always use the queen pull out couch in the great room. Bath towels and beach towels provided during your stay. Outdoor and indoor toys provided for quality family time.
Ten Important Things to Consider Before Booking:
1. Host lives on the upper level of this home. As a result, you may hear some level of living noise. There is a secured locked door between two levels thus there are two different defined and separate living spaces in this home.
2. No pets allowed. We have two lovely dogs that may bark when you first arrive, but easily calm down. They are familiar with others living in daylight basement apartment. However, they will not stop barking if there are other animal noises so please leave your pets at your home.
3. Owners may use the yard to access owners second dock with neighbors. Generally, when the sun is out, people are out enjoying the lake on neighboring docks.
4. There is a limit of 5 consistent guests while staying at the lake. You are all our guests, and we want you to enjoy all of what the lake offers. However, please do not bring additional guests to this property. Your guests are not our guests. If this rule is not followed you will be asked to leave.
5. Please note that Lake Tapps is a reservoir that is lowered from late October through late April each year, and motorboat access is unavailable during these months. The lake level lowers approximately 3-5 feet.
6. Please enjoy the lake, but use the lake is at your own risk. Follow all water safety guidelines and supervise all children while outside. Some children and adult lifejackets are available for use but may want to bring your own for proper fit. Life jackets are to be used for all children who do not swim or when using Kayaks and SUP on the lake.
7. It is our goal to provide a high level of privacy for guests. The yard is large and there is a private patio area with seating area and hot tub for guest’s private use. There is also a small dock for your private use while you are our guests, however there is not room for guest private motorboat.
8. There is a limit of two cars. There are two average size car parking locations in the gravel area beside the road. Parking location is about 500 feet from the door and all guests need to be able to navigate 5 steps to the lake side entrance of home.
9. There is no washing machine or clothes dryer located in apartment/home to wash clothing.
10. Quiet Time is between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am. We want to respect our neighbors and all the neighboring dogs that hear the noises that travel across the lake.
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Follow all water safety guidelines and supervise all children when outside. Swim and use water toys at your own risk. If do not swim use life jackets.
Please be considerate of our neighbors and observe quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am. At no time is it "OK" to enter on their property.
Limit of only 5 consistent guests while staying. Your guests are not our guests. If not followed, you will be asked to leave. Only 2 cars allowed.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2151605
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
Bonney Lake
Located in Bonney Lake, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Regal Tall Firs and Auburn Game Farm Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Outlet Collection and South Hill Mall. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Washington State Fair Events Center, a top attraction not to be missed. With kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Washington State Fair Events Center - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
Muckleshoot Casino - 23 min drive - 16.5 km
Tacoma Dome - 36 min drive - 30.2 km
Westfield Southcenter Mall - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
Getting around
Sumner Station - 13 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 9 min drive
Al Lago Restaurant - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking?
As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking on Oct 5, 2026 start from $509, 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 Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Tapps! LAKE FRONT Available for Booking located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lake Tapps, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Regal Tall Firs and Sumner Performing Arts Center. Auburn Game Farm Park and Hounds Hollow are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
It’s truly the perfect spot on Lake Tapps to relax, swim, SUP, kayak, bbq, hot tub, convenient to everything, and our favorite place with perfect hosts!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
We feel lucky that your family has chosen to be a repeat guest and love Lake Tapos as much as we do. We hope you continue to visit each year. Jen.
We loved our stay here! It was very clean. Jen was excellent with communication. Fabulous view of Mount Rainier from the dock. Kids loved playing in kayaks and using all of the water toys and games. Highly recommend for family of 5! Teens loved it here also! Thank you Jen for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
You were the perfect guests! We are so happy to hear that you used all the water toys that are provided to explore the lake with your family.
It’s truly our favorite lake Tapps house for so many reasons! No steps, cozy, soft carpet and grass, clean, private, non intrusive excellent helpful hosts, quiet, best rainier view, best toys, we really want to keep it to ourselves and visit all the time!
With direct access to the lake right out our front sliding glass door, we also had access to everything one would need to enjoy the lake. Everything outside and inside was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Treana B.
Jul 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The property itself is beautiful, with real potential for a memorable family stay. That said, communication from the host made the visit more stressful than relaxing. We were upfront before booking that family in the area would be stopping by, and were still followed up with several messages about guest and car counts during our stay, even though there was ample parking (we had three cars total, with plenty of room to spare). Our visiting family came for a few hours at a time and spent most of that time out on the lake, so the property saw very little extra activity. We understand hosts need to manage their properties, but the frequency of check-ins made it hard to relax, especially at this price point. A beautiful home, but not the easygoing getaway we were hoping for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
Thank you for complement of “Beautiful Property”. We work hard to maintain the property and this is one of the reasons we have a 5 person guest limit that for you included 2 consistent visitors to make total of 5 guests/visitors You well exceded the consitent guest/visItor limit of your reservation. We are very clear about guest limits when reservations are confirmed Furthermore, we do not host any level of events at this property.
We had a lovely time. Very comfy house, beds. Kayaking on the beautiful lake was soooo fun. This is a great place to stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 18, 2021
We are so happy you brought the sun with you to help you explore Lake Tapps and all it beauty by Kayak. We love sharing, what we feel is one the gems of Western Washington.
The host was great; the property was even better than advertised. We used it as a base to explore Seattle and Mount Rainier National Park. We also took a day to just enjoy Lake Tapps. We would stay there again in a heartbeat! Can't recommend enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family while you explored some of our greatest treasures.
We had an amazing time! Great location. Super clean house. Awesome communication and flexibility. Wish we had booked (and could have) stayed longer. The kids had a blast using the kayaks, paddleboard and water toys. Would love to be welcomed back!
Jen's place on Lake Tapps is wonderful. We loved kayaking and paddle boarding on the lake and relaxed on the dock while admiring the views of Mount Rainier. I would definitely recommend Jen's place to friends.
Spectacular Mountain View’s! Super comfortable! Cozy! Best bbq, hot tub, kitchen, hammock, water play, toys, fireplace, even saw hot air balloons!!! LikeMonets haystacks watching suns colors fade on mt rainier reflecting on lake tapps..,spiritual heavenly!!! The best!
The house was great. It was clean, accessible, loaded with all the pans/utensils/plates/cups/etc you might need. There was a hot tub, kayaks, grill… the list keeps going.
The hostess was also amazing at communicating- before/during/after. This is a gem of a place and would love to stay here again if the chance arises.
Hosts were great. House/appt worked well for me, my daughter and her friend. Right on the water with great views of Mt Rainer from the yard/water, nice swimming area and great kayaks and toys.
We took a summer vacation back home to Washington. This property was picture perfect. The home was beautiful, comfortable and made you feel right at home. The lake view is gorgeous and the views of Mount Rainer are beyond stunning. The mountain is so close and clear that it almost looks fake- just stunning. Perfect property for a family getaway.
Well maintained and comfortable. We loved sitting under the covered area and staring off at the beautiful scenery. Looking forward to staying again sometime.
Perfect for a catch up. House is lovely, clean and spacious. Kitchen well stocked. Explored the lake on the two kayaks. Hot tub was clean and a good size. The mountain cooperated and peaked out from the clouds in the early evening.
Jen gave us privacy but let us know she was there if needed.
Definitely recommend.
We were in the Lake Tapps area to see the family for the holidays. This home was a perfect home base for us and the host was super responsive. The lake views were amazing. We will definitely check to see if this place is available for our next trip to visit family.
This property was comforting and had everything we needed. It was clean and private. Will definitely be back. Thank you the hosts that were so accommodating and kind
My family had a wonderful experience staying at this property. It has a beautiful lakefront setting and was a perfect base to explore both Seattle and Tacoma. The home was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Jen was responsive and flexible as a host. We enjoyed soaking in the hot tub while enjoying the serene lake view. We want to come back in the summer so we can use the kayaks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jen and Grant
Jen and Grant are your hosts! The owners have lived in the area for 25 years and both natives of Washington State. We love dogs, boating, hiking and snow skiing. Owners share extensive knowledge of the local area and are more than willing to share our knowledge and recommendations upon guests request.
Why they chose this property
This property is located close to 45 minutes to Crystal Ski area and great hiking near Mt Rainer. It is about 20 minutes to Tacoma and 45 minute drive to Seattle. If want to visit the City of Seattle and/or Mt. Rainer this is the perfect in between location, while staying on one of the most beautiful lakes in Western Washington. Most people who visit agree the view of the mountain framed by the trees and lake from this property is amazing!
What makes this property unique
There is a private swimming area and dock available with shared yard access to use two kayaks, paddle board, and various floaties. And of course one of best views of Mt Rainer from the dock! In the Summer months the home stays cool and in the winter months the gas fire place will keep you cozy and warm. There is also a 4 person hot tub for your use on the private patio just out side the private entrance for guests private use.