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Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat

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Whole home
A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a forested hill in the background.
A marina with sailboats and a forested hill in the background.
A lakeside view with houses along the shore, a dock, and a boat.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and a potted plant beside the window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gig Harbor, WA
  • Place, Skansie Brothers Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Harbor History Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandview Forest Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat

Enjoy your fully furnished immaculate, lower unit water view with your own private entrance while you enjoy one of the most sought after views—Gig Harbor Bay.The waterfront boardwalk is just a few steps from your door. Visit the quaint shops, art galleries, fine dining and cafes, breweries and distilleries. Take a ride on the Gig Harbor gondola or rent a boat or paddlebard. No need to use your vehicle while staying at this magnificent location. Fresh coffee, bottled water awaits you. The home is within walking distance to experience our beautiful city. Home is not handicapp accessible. PL-STR-23-009

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No amplified music outdoors
Park at top of driveway by stone wall
No parties or disturbing neighbors

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2454942vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Discovery Village and Horseshoe Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit 6th Ave and Tacoma Mall. Ready for a night out? Consider Court House Square and Blue Heron Art Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

  • Skansie Brothers Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harbor History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grandview Forest Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 22 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Emerald Queen Casino - 23 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Tacoma Dome Station - 16 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred Meyer Fuel Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪William Patrick's Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tides Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7 Seas Brewing - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Retreat located?

Located in the heart of Gig Harbor, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Skansie Brothers Park and Harbor History Museum. Grandview Forest Park and Crescent Creek Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful location

Great location on the harbor, home is well appointed, Carolyn the owner was responsive and welcoming. We will stay at this same place in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

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

Great place to stay!

The harbor views from this little, downstairs apartment are amazing, and it's location right downtown is perfect for walking to all the restaurants and shops. Carolyn is a responsive and wonderful host. I had a great time here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great location, easy walk to shops and restaurants. The unit was clean and thoughtfully stocked with snacks and a bottle of champagne for our anniversary. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you Laurie. So happy your stay was a positive one!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Great, convenient apartment

The host was very responsive and the apartment was convenient and very well taken care of. Thank you for a terrific short stay in Gig Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you Tracy. I’m glad you had a pleasant stay at my home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Short visit to Gig Harbor

This was a great place - clean, well presented, super location and a view. Host was easy to contact and provided information that made the visit easy. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location and with a harbor view. Spacious, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. Very clean and easy access to downtown and major highways. Felt welcome as soon as I confirmed the reservation. And a very good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Lovely Apartment

This lovely apartment was perfect for our stay. Excellent cleanliness, comfortable and cozy bed, spacious bathroom and living room areas with essential kitchen facilities were all we needed. A big plus was the easy walking distance to an excellent bakery and a pizza restaurant. We'll definitely keep this one on our list.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin F.

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

Gig Harbor

very clean and quiet. you are right across the street from the harbor with views of the water, sail boats, fishing boats and kayaks. Close walk to nice shops and dinning. We would stay here again. if you are a golfer and can get on to Canterwood Country Club in Gig Harbor we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thank you, Calvin for the review! It was a pleasure having you as a guest. Please know you are always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

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

Great place

Carolyn you were wonderful with us . Your place was great and made us feel like home. Thank you for taking such great care of us. Tom and Carolyn
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Gig Harbor Apartment

I needed place to get a good night sleep while waiting for movers to deliver my bedroom furniture and this place was perfect. Incredible spacious and has everything you could need. Carolyn is an incredible host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Nicole. I’m so happy you chose my home for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Amazing View

Super clean. Very roomy and close to restaurants. Host was very kind and welcoming. Nice touch with the snacks. Didn't know much about Gig Harbor but what a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Susan. So happy you chose my place for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mal D.

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

Gig Harbor

Very nice spacious lower level apartment right across from the harbor. Very clean. All amenities with the exception of a stovetop. Excellent parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Perfect

This was the perfect stay for midway through a pretty frantic road-trip. It’s beautiful and peaceful and the property was perfection. Better than expected and just what we needed. Hopefully we’ll get back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Karen, I do hope you return! Thank you both for being excellent guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Perfect Weekend getaway!

We were in Washington to visit family and attend a seminar on Gig Harbor. The location of this property was perfect for us and was beautifully kept. Our hostess left detailed instructions and suggestions for local eateries. We had great communication before and throughout our stay. We would definitely stay again. Michelle and Robert R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Michelle and Robert, I’m so happy you were pleased with my home. I appreciate the kind remarks and compliments. You were outstanding guests! You are always welcome to return. Carolyn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Just perfect getaway

Loved staying at Carolyns place! The place was relaxing, nicely furnished and comfortable to stay in, appreciated the AC much! and loved stepping out our door to walk the harbor or take in restaurants. She supplied extras that made our stay cozy: candy, water, coffee and creamer... Even champagne because it was our Anniversary! Reserve the Gondola! And eat at Greenhouse on tthe patio. Enjoyedbeinaoutontoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carolyn, the Host, and her Beautiful Waterfront Retreat is Amazing!! She is ever so Kind and her 1-bedroom apartment is absolutely perfect which is why this is Not our first time staying here! Location Location Location! Comfy Bed and a Nice size bathroom. Carolyn was Always there for us! She even let us borrow a cooler for a day trip to the beach. She gave us recommendations for places to eat....Overall....she is just a Fun person to talk to and hear the history regarding her Family and Gig Harbor.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by CAROLYN ALLEN

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Host is a lifelong resident of Gig Harbor. Retired teacher, grandmother of 3, and a local realtor of Gig Harbor.

Why they chose this property

Quaint, safe, and historical with strong family ties.

What makes this property unique

The view! And location, location, location!!

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