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Aerial View of Property, Just minutes from Ruston Waterfront which includes restaurants, a movie theatre, shopping, and more. Point Defiance Park & Zoo is also just down the road.
20 min walk to Point Ruston waterfront with a boardwalk, amazing mountain views, walking bridge to point defiance park/zoo, Dune peninsula park, water activities, restaurants, ice cream social, bike rentals, and more!
Mini Split Heat and A/C Unit

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, Cinemark Century Point Ruston
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag

The Cozy Cottage rests in the desirable North End of Tacoma. Come cuddle on the couch with coffee or enjoy a scenic walk. This is the perfect place; whether you're seeking an adventure or just want to relax.

A 4 min walk to our neighborhood delightful market and 1 mile away from the Ruston waterfront: enjoy a movie, grab a bite, visit the public market or stroll the boardwalk. More nearby attractions: UPS, Point Defiance Park & Zoo, Downtown Tacoma, 6th Ave District, and endless local eats!
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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 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
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 # 3712066vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tacoma

North End, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to this cottage. Some of the area's popular attractions include Wild Waves Theme and Water Park and Washington State Fair Events Center. Wright Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are also worth visiting.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Century Point Ruston - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Marine Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Point Defiance Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 12 min drive
  • Union Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Street - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anthem Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Central Co-op - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag on 13 Sept 2026 start from £225, 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 at Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the waterfront! The Cozy Cottag located?

Located in North End, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cinemark Century Point Ruston and Point Defiance Park. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and Owen Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful! Space was clean. Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 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

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was vary clean and the host was great! He had everything provided for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 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

8/10 Good

Mindi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous host and location. Some minor amenity hiccups, but easily taken care of. The 'cozy cottage' does have a second VRBO rental on site. We never heard the other occupants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bill j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and cozy stay, close to Point Defience and enjoyed watching the seals play.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chad C.

The heat never turned on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

KATHERINE P.

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

A nice stay

We had a nice stay. The house is clean and comfortable, and near the Ruston area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a nice stay and found the house clean, comfortable, and conveniently located near Ruston. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keoki K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay away
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. I wish you'd told me more about your experience, your review does not have any comments. I'd love to know where is that we need to improve. Feel free to reach out via the platform.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ H.

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

Getaway in Tacoma/Point Ruston

Location was one of the best parts being close to many waterside restaurants and markets. Place was cozy and quiet enough for us, great for a week stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Caiti S.

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

Lovely

Had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence L.

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

Overnight in Tacoma

It was exactly what we needed. Very comfortable, easy access, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind review Lawrence! I’m so glad to hear the space was exactly what you needed and that you found it comfortable and convenient. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Cozy Cottage, indeed!

This place is exactly as advertised - clean, quiet, great location and lots of space to relax and unwind! It was a great stay for us, and we were quite happy we found this place. The communication with the owner was very quick and pleasant. You won’t regret staying at the Cozy Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words Brian! I’m so glad to hear that the Cozy Cottage lived up to your expectations and provided the space and comfort you needed to relax. It was a pleasure communicating with you, and I’m thrilled you had such a great stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G D.

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

Exploring North Tacoma

Easy to find, great off-street parking, close to numerous fabulous coffee shops and restaurants, terrific tips of recommended places to go, comfy bed and awesome lightweight comforter. Everything you could need and decorated in an artistic minimalist decor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 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

8/10 Good

Denise B.

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

North End Cottage

The little cottage, in the North End of Tacoma, was charming. The overall cleanliness was fine. There was an unusual smell in the kitchen that was off putting and pungent. The kitchen was not stocked with any washcloths or sponges, which made cleaning dishes a challenge. The bedroom was comfortable, and so was the mattress. The Keurig coffee maker would not work, which was a big inconvenience for me the next morning. Overall it was a good stay with minor inconveniences.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Hey, Denise, thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. I wish you'd told me more about your experience during your stay, I would have loved to know where is that I need to improve. I appreciate your feedback and we will use it to improve our service. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Natasha l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do NOT stay here. This is a total bait and switch in terms of how it is laid out and type of home. This is a quadplex. They don’t tell you it’s not a standalone unit until you’ve paid for it and even then they lie and say it’s a duplex. We would not have booked this if we had known this. We scared the crap out of one of the tenants when we were trying to get into the home (and her very understandably angry father drove up to confront us, which could have ended poorly if he didn’t understand our situation and that it wasn’t our fault )and when we tried to communicate with the owners, they refused to respond to us about which unit it was because I guess they were still trying to hide the fact that it wasn’t a quadplex? I don’t know, but the communication was so terrible and they blamed us for being confused. The whole situation felt like shut up and give us your money. they told us they were being clear because in a picture from a drone of the home there’s an arrow pointing to it, which gives no information about which unit it is. Especially when everything they send just says the address with no unit. And they refused to respond about what unit it was! On top of it the building itself is rundown looking on the outside and with all of the terrible communication, we did not want to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear there was confusion regarding the property layout. The check-in instructions specify the correct entrance for the reserved unit. Our team responded promptly and provided guidance during your arrival to clarify any misunderstanding. We understand that travel issues can be stressful and appreciate your comments, which help us continue improving our communication for future guests.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not as advertised - photos are deceptive and the unit itself was not fit for tenants. It smelled strongly of mildew and chemicals, had multiple faulty (not working) electrical outlets, the wifi was not connected or active, the master closet was filthy, had a broom and dustpan full of dirt, along with various other items crammed in. When I pulled out the ironing board, it too was filthy (see photos). Also, the furniture isn't even the same as shown in the photos (rug and couch are shabby and different colors).Host had me check circuit breakers and reset wifi (none of which worked). After a couple hours of back and forth, I finally opted to rebook at another hotel as I was in town for a conference. Instead of trying to fix these issues, the host refused to offer a refund, and insisted that I had not communicated properly (I have record of texts and vrbo messages to verify that I did). Whats more is that this particular host is set up in a way that they can advertise on VRBO, but then they charge you for the rental via separate billing site, thereby removing protections from VRBO when seeking a refund, and allowing the host to make the decision for a refund at their complete discretion. This felt like a complete scam and I will likely not use VRBO in the future as they too were unhelpful in resolving the refund. Other reviews for this site are accurate in that the unit is a quad (not mentioned in the listing), and it was very confusing trying to get in. Renter beware!
Filthy ironing board
Master bedroom closet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
Thanks for taking the time to explain this. As reflected in our message history, we responded promptly to your concerns and immediately offered assistance. When you mentioned the Wi-Fi issue, we contacted the internet service provider right away to investigate, as the service is active and fully paid. We also provided real-time troubleshooting steps in an effort to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. At no point did we refuse to help or ignore your messages. Regarding the condition of the unit, the home is professionally cleaned prior to each guest’s arrival. Had we been notified about specific cleanliness concerns during your stay, we would have arranged for housekeeping to return immediately. The furniture and layout are accurately represented in the listing; however, minor décor updates and normal wear can occur over time and do not affect the functionality or quality of the accommodation. The reservation policy was clearly stated as non-refundable at the time of booking. Despite this, we still reviewed your request to see if any accommodation could be made. Your decision to rebook elsewhere was made before we were given a reasonable opportunity to fully address and resolve the concerns. We always aim to provide a comfortable experience for our guests and remain available to assist whenever issues arise. We regret that you chose to end your stay early rather than allow us the chance to make things right.
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Please keep the following in mind: The property is located in a safe, quiet, and walkable neighbourhood. We enjoyed strolling to the Delightful Neighborhood Market to grab quick meals and groceries. The interior is clean, well organized aesthetically pleasing, and just the right size for two people. Communication with the owners was friendly, courteous, and prompt. I would love to stay at this property again during my future visits to Tacoma. Here are a few areas where improvements could be made: 1. During check-in, we were a bit confused about which keypad to use. The owner quickly answered our questions and assisted us. However, resolving this issue took about 30 minutes because we were trying to use the rear keypad and it kept timing out. It would be helpful to mention in the check-in procedures that it is the side door, not one of the two back doors, and perhaps provide pictures or a map. 2. Additionally, I hope that the kitchen blinds are repaired for future use as they face the driveway and could not be lowered all the way while we sat down to dine. As a single woman traveling alone with a child, I appreciate an increased feeling of safety and security provided by screens and curtains to block unwanted viewing. 3. Thicker curtains for the bedroom would be appreciated, as the light from the streetlamps made it difficult to sleep comfortably. This is a personal preference, as I like a dark bedroom for better rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Hope to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for your perfect score Ted! We're thrilled you had a 10/10 experience and look forward to hosting you again.

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