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Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Dining
Dining
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, Point Defiance Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Point Ruston
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden

Welcome to this enchanting house in Tacoma, nestled just five minutes away from a myriad of captivating attractions such as Owen Beach, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo Botanical Gardens, and the breathtaking Vashon Viewpoint. Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary blend of comfort, convenience, and natural splendor that awaits you. As you step into this extraordinary abode, you will be greeted by an ambiance that is both cozy and extraordinary. The living space beckons with its spellbinding and artfully adorned interior, where plush sofas and sumptuous armchairs invite you to unwind and revel in a sanctuary of relaxation and conviviality. Large windows bathe the room in a cascade of soft, dappled light, lending an ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere to your stay.

The house boasts three remarkable bedrooms, each thoughtfully curated to ensure an unparalleled experience. Two of the bedrooms boast majestic queen beds that embrace you in a cocoon of supreme comfort, while the third bedroom is a whimsical haven, featuring a delightful bunk bed adorned with a twin mattress atop and a luxuriously appointed full-sized mattress below. This imaginative arrangement promises to create unforgettable memories for families or groups of friends, fostering an atmosphere of shared adventure and camaraderie.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $200 security deposit hold must be authorized only with a credit card prior arrival. It will be released 5 business days after the check out day pen

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3485924
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

About the neighborhood

Tacoma

West End, a neighborhood in Tacoma, is home to this vacation home. Titlow Park and Wright Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. Narrows Plaza Bowl and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Point Defiance Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cinemark Century Point Ruston - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Owen Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Theater District Station - 14 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Street - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Food and Drink - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Central Co-op - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden on May 31, 2026 start from $261, 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 Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bodur's Nest Whispering Garden located?

Located in West End, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, and Cinemark Century Point Ruston. Owen Beach is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the owner is stellar! The home is very clean, plenty of bedding, towels, etc... Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fabulous, had everything we needed ! Clean and relaxing . Thank you and God Bless
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2025
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely, had everything that we needed to have a great time in Tacoma. The location is excellent, and is within minutes to fun restaurants, parks, and the puget sound.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2025
Thank you so much! hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great. Very clean and well-appointed in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2025
Thank you so much! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catie B.

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

Tacoma Vacation

We had a great time during our stay. The house is in a great location, and is beautiful inside. We especially liked the outside covered patio. We hope to go back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

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

Comfortable and well located home

Bodur’s Nest was the ideal place to host our family as we celebrated our daughter’s college graduation. The kitchen was well equipped and each of the 3 bedrooms had comfortable beds. Our little dog appreciated the easy backyard access. We had some sunny days for grilling and chilling on the patio. Plenty of driveway and street parking, too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2025
Thank you so much! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Family 4th of July Stay

We had plenty of room for our Family to enjoy the Holiday. We were close to the zoo, and the waterfront. There were great restaurants on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2023
Jane, thank you for choosing to stay with us, hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica A.

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

Cute, clean and dog friendly

Two of our party of 6 backed out and it may have been crowded with 6 adults and 2 dogs. With four ppl it was just right. Close to the water, right up the hill from the ferry, short drive to old town, downtown and Point Defiance. Cute fully fenced backyard, perfect for hanging out. No A/C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments. We appreciate your feedback and we will use it to improve our service. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Lovely vacation casa

Vince was fantastic to communicate with from start to finish- friendly, helpful and involved.The place was very clean and well-maintained. Beds were comfortable and products (bathroom/shower and kitchen) were terrific. Having a washer and dryer there was helpful for my family during rainy weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the space clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. It’s great to know that the washer and dryer came in handy during the rainy weather. It’s wonderful that his communication made your experience even better. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon! Sincerely, Vince
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location; host maintained very good communications; property was clean; a little bit disappointed that there was no tissue paper provided anywhere; the paper towel roll in the kitchen only had few pieces left; no soap or body wash was provided in the shower, but with shampoo only!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again! '
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Family Trip for Thanksgiving

This home was the perfect place to spend family time together. The kitchen was well stocked to cook a full Thanksgiving meal. The host was awesome and checked in periodically to make sure we were comfortable. The home was clean and well maintained . We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 9, 2023
Sheila, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosaura Z.

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

Adorable Home

We stayed at Bodurs Nest for 4 days and 3 nights. Vince and his wife were so easy to communicate with and made check-in so smooth. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to be able to make meals for our little family during our stay. We had some trouble with the sink but the hosts were quick to send a maintenance man to fix the issue. Our puppy loved the backyard and our kids enjoyed running back there too. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 20, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Clarinda K.

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

Bodurs nest

The house was spotless ! However bathroom 2 sink had an issue where the hot water was turned off at the valve. When I opened the valve it leajed into the pan that was already under the sink, which indicates at least maintenance knew. The owner rest as quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear you found the house spotless and appreciated your stay overall. I apologize for the inconvenience with the second bathroom sink. I'm grateful you brought it to my attention so I could respond quickly. Your input is invaluable as I work to improve every guest’s experience. I’ll ensure the plumbing issue is fully resolved to avoid this in the future. I hope to host you again under even better conditions!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

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

Clean and comfortable

We had a great time at this house, it was perfect for my two teenagers and myself. The beds were super comfy and kitchen had most things you would need. The location is in a great area of Tacoma that is clearly growing and becoming the place to be. I felt super safe and went down to Owen Beach and the waterfront. If you like walking or running, you can easily reach some nice trails near the aquarium. I loved watching the ferry cross over to Vashon Island. I would definitely stay here again, thanks for the opportunity!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Sonya, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda w.

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

Warren Family and Friends on Adventure

Vince and Anne’s rental was perfect for our stay. The home was decorated very nicely, comfortable, and immaculate; kitchen was very well equipped with everything you would need, with spices, oils, coffee….the cabinets and drawers were labeled, so you didn’t hunt forever for a spatula! Much appreciated:) Beds and sheets were so comfortable and we liked all the nice touches.. great products in the bathrooms. Our daughter dogs love the backyard. And so did we! The home in a quiet neighborhood, close proximity to SeaTac , restaurants, the zoo, and also Point Defiance Park which is close and it was wonderful to walk the dogs along the water and have a bite to eat. Great place, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2023
Linda, thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! We are glad you enjoyed the place and appreciate your kind words about our hosting and communication. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Cute, clean, great location

This place is great. Clean, two bathrooms, great lounging area, comfortable beds, very friendly and communicative host. It is in an unbeatable location in Tacoma. We walked to dinner at night, made a quick stop for snacks at the co-op and jogged to the park in the morning. It was a short Lyft ride to the tacoma dome and totally worth it to not be staying downtown. One word of warning for anyone who thinks just signing up for this location on VRBO will be the end of it- there is a whole separate platform and process that this host uses to track rentals where they will again take your credit card and require pictures of you and a login to their personal platform, etc. It's a little excessive. And honestly, when I first started the process, I did wonder if I was getting my identity stolen. I had some trouble getting my normal internet browser to communicate with the platform, so I spent a fair amount of time trying to get this host a selfie of all things. In the end, though, I would say the extra time was worth it, and I definitely do understand the impulse to have that extra layer of protection for the host and his property. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review and for highlighting both the positives and the areas for improvement! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cleanliness, amenities, and unbeatable location of the property. It sounds like you had a great time exploring Tacoma with the convenience of dining, shopping, and jogging all close by. We understand your concerns regarding the additional booking platform and its requirements. While the extra steps are meant to ensure security for both guests and hosts, we recognize it can feel excessive and will explore ways to make this process smoother in the future. We're glad you found the stay worth the effort and would consider returning. Your feedback helps us refine the experience for all future guests.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brigette L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with tiny unwanted guests

I stayed one night with my 4 friends in this home and here is a description of the pros and cons of this short trip: Pros: This home is beautifully updated and very well thought out. There were plenty of portable heaters and blankets. They had a well stocked kitchen of appliances and supplies including an air fryer, rice cooker, etc. Cabinets were appropriately labeled making things easy to find. Plenty of games. Small thoughtful touches were found throughout the house like ear plugs in the nightstand. The host was very quick to respond and was a great communicator during our stay and after. This easily could have been a 5 star stay until the next morning occurred. Cons: The day we arrived, my friends noticed ants on the kitchen island at two different times. We didn’t think much of it. The next morning I went to grab a cookie from the batch that was made last night and when I touched it, ants came crawling out from under the cookies. I had to throw away all the cookies but it wasn’t a big deal. I let the host know and they thanked me for telling them. Later my friend woke up and told me she woke up with 3 ants on her. We also found the ants had gotten into more than just the cookies and had to trash more food, including food that was unopened in a paper box. I was also bitten by an ant on my chest. I updated the host on the situation and they said they would look into it. I informed the host the ants negatively affected our stay and they did not offer compensation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Brigette, thank you for sharing your thoughts on your recent stay, and I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the updated amenities and thoughtful touches in the home. I regret any inconvenience caused by the presence of ants during your visit. It's important to note that, leaving food exposed can attract ants. Nevertheless, I've taken your feedback seriously, and upon your notification, we promptly addressed the ant issue to ensure it doesn't impact future guests. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean place in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tricia m.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, we truly appreciate it. We're glad you liked the place and would love to have you back again!

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