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Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Anderson Island, WA
  • Place, Eagle Island State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyle Point
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine

Quiet 2 bedroom1 bath cottage on peaceful Anderson Island. Front patio looking out across Lake Josephine. The house is adjacent and across the street from Ray Park, giving you immediate access to the park's beach, swimming area and swim float, kid's play area and sand volleyball court.
Each bedroom has a queen bed and a pull out single mattress pad. There is a dishwasher and laundry room. Enjoy quiet nights with a glass of wine on the front patio looking out at the lake, and bring your paddleboard or canoe to enjoy a peaceful morning paddling across the lake casting for trout and bass. (Josephine is a non-motorized lake, making it ideal for swimming, fishing and paddleboarding.)
There are multiple hikes around the island leading through beautiful forests to secluded Puget Sound beaches. For a meal out, drive, walk or paddle to the Riviera Lakeshore Restaurant sitting lakeside on the west shore of Lake Josephine.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Anderson Island

Anderson Island is home to this vacation home. Titlow Park and Narrows Plaza Bowl are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area are also worth visiting.
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Anderson Island, WA

What's nearby

  • Eagle Island State Park - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Lyle Point - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 50 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 52 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Tacoma Mall - 60 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 60 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪North Fort PX - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬54 min drive
  • ‪Farrelli's Pizza - ‬54 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine ?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine on Apr 27, 2026 start from $281, 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 Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing 2 bedroom cottage across the street from beautiful Lake Josephine located?

Situated in Anderson Island, this vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Eagle Island State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lyle Point and Chambers Creek Dog Park. Fort Steilacoom Dog Park and South Beach are also within 12 mi (20 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. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Had everything we needed for our three day stay. We enjoyed the neighborhood very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony B.

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

Pleasant stay

It was a pleasant stay, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

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

A nice place

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

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

Cozy cottage

Perfect location with the lake and park so close! Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalie A.

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

Nice, little cottage

Clean, comfortable accommodations. Nice linens on the beds, fluffy towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen and Seth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and very well equipped (except for a hair dryer). We would recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

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

Great location

We enjoyed being right across the street from the park. It's a peaceful location and a well eqipped home. Slept well. We have a house on the island but had too many family members coming so we stayed at this vrbo for a good night sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

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

Nice family get away.

My kids are water babies they really enjoyed being so close to the water and the paddle boards. It was peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalie A.

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

Clean & comfortable

This place had everything we needed. It was great to have been able to do our laundry before leaving.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderfully appointed and great location!

This sweet little house is the perfect place in regards to “everything you need for a great stay on the island.” Super clean. And perfectly located across from a family park. Bonus was the use of their paddle boards! The only hitch was their keyless entry, which worked flawlessly when we arrived, and then stopped working on day two. User error? Not sure. But, luckily, the island seems super safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Your host

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We grew up in Washington and have lived in Tacoma for the last 20 years. We love exploring the forests, mountains, and waters of the Puget Sound with our two young children.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting and exploring Anderson Island for years, spending many summer days swimming and fishing at Ray Park on Lake Josephine. A few years ago when the house across the street from the park went up for sale, we made the purchase. Since then we have been making memories paddleboarding to the Lakeshore restaurant for sweetcream pancakes, swimming to the swimdock in the midday sun, and sitting on the porch at dusk listening to the silence of the island.

What makes this property unique

The moment you step onto the ferry in Steilacoom you have the relaxed feeling of being on vacation. The lack of traffic and noise on the island add to this experience. Then, once you arrive at the cottage you get to relax. Time slows down. You wake up and make a pot of pour-over coffee. For a beach day at the lake, you put on your flip flops and walk across the street. To take the kids to a park, you walk across the street. There is nothing that compares to the relaxation of spending time at the cottage.

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