Private Lakefront Urban Oasis. Great Views. Boat, Fish, Jetski, Kayak, or Relax!

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Swim right off the dock! Dock your boat here for the weekend!

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153683 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Fireplace

Explore the area

Spanaway, WA

Pacific Lutheran University
‪6 min drive‬
Tacoma Dome
‪17 min drive‬
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
‪17 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy 105 feet of lakefront at this private estate w/ gorgeous views of Spanaway Lake & Mount Rainier. Totals four bedrooms, 3 baths, and a loft area with an extra queen bed and twin bed. The main floor has two bedrooms including the master bedroom. It also has two bathrooms, the main kitchen, the main living room with two pullout sofas, dining room, laundry room and access to the huge deck. Downstairs has two more bedrooms, a second living room with a pull out sofa, one bathroom, another two twin beds in a side nook, a second partial kitchen/wet bar with second full sized fridge. Step outside to a covered patio facing the lake. The backyard is beautiful with a terraced lawn and a large private dock. The backyard is fenced in up to the lake. Close to everything: golf, museums, parks, zoo and aquariums, cities, mountains, state and national parks & more.

Guests will love the views! Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered deck or have a drink on the covered patio, steps away from the second kitchen bar. There are two large family rooms, a dining room, kids hang out with twin beds and a beautiful open loft. Pets are welcome with pet fee ($200 for up to two pets). Two kayaks, life jackets, pedal boat and a standing paddle board are all included. Flat yard, great for lawn games. Propane BBQ and gas fire tables included for guests to enjoy. These are great to sit around and hang out together, or roast up some marshmallows! Feel free to message us any questions. Thank you for considering our lake home for your next vacation!

Property manager

Laura Shelton

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Dogs must be leashed and picked up after.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pierce county strictly enforces the noise level on home rentals. No loud music or parties. Max occupancy per code is 15. Suggested quite time is 10pm.

Lots of parking on the property inside the gate. Large driveway can park up to 8 cars if parked strategically.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Spanaway

Located in Spanaway, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. LeMay Museum at Marymount and LeMay Car Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory and Wright Park. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Children's Museum of Tacoma if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Spanaway, WA

What's nearby

Pacific Lutheran University - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Tacoma Mall - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
Tacoma Dome - 17 min drive - 19.2 km
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
Emerald Queen Casino - 18 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

Lakewood Station - 11 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
‪Cafe Elite - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Lucky's Drive In - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront Urban Oasis. Great Views. Boat, Fish, Jetski, Kayak, or Relax! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront Urban Oasis. Great Views. Boat, Fish, Jetski, Kayak, or Relax!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront Urban Oasis. Great Views. Boat, Fish, Jetski, Kayak, or Relax!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront Urban Oasis. Great Views. Boat, Fish, Jetski, Kayak, or Relax! located?

This family-friendly Spanaway holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount. Pacific Lutheran University and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

27 Apr, 2025

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

Family Easter Reunion

A relaxing couple of days with everything needed to host a large group. The posting for this home doesn’t do it justice- it’s better in person. We will return!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brena K.

26 Mar, 2025

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

Vacation paradise

Well kept, gorgeous views, close to everything but tucked away. Great hosts who truly care about your experience. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

30 Dec, 2024

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

Holiday Gathering

We rented this house for 11 of us and there was room to spare! The kitchen was pretty well stocked for cooking and baking, there were two refrigerators (a second oven would have been ideal), beautiful views, right on the lake and a big open living and dining room. It was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa Y.

20 Nov, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Spanaway Stay

This place was exactly what we wanted for a Labor Day Weekend trip with friends! We had 12 people and a dog in our party. The house and yard are spacious, the space was clean, both on and off site people were nice & quick to communicate. Beautiful view off the lake. Would definitely recommend to anybody for a larger gathering trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther P.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Great place for a group with friends

The home very comfortably slept 14 adults. We very much enjoyed hanging out on the dock and in the water. Such a beautiful outdoor space!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

26 Aug, 2024

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

Spanaway Lake Family Reunion

Great place for a family reunion.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hsien-Wen H.

13 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Place with great potential, some upgrades would be welcome change

Fantastic location. Convenient, next to the lake with easy access to fishing and paddling. Unfortunately. The entire house is a little dated, old carpet noted. Dog dander at the base of the bed. Kitchen utensils were, spartan at best, though enough plates and cups, the spatula( only one) for cooking was a disheartening show. Some chairs are needing replacements, a $50 maintenance would make the outdoor grill state of the art. Fair price but wish that the unit would be better updated

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin C.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic spot on the lake

Perfect summer hangout on the lake. Great hosts who helped mitigate some issues out of their control. We will likely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

8 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic Independence Day Weekend

Awesome, awesome property! First of all, the location is PERFECT! Central to everything in the region you would want to do. First day in the city. Second day on Mt Rainier. Third day at the beach and Olympic National Park. Fourth day on the lake! We could’ve stayed longer and taken in championship golf courses. So much to do up there! The 4th of July celebration on the lake is a life-long memory. We could see fireworks all around the lake - and right at twilight with the view of MT Rainier! Unbelievable! The location on the lake is perfect, as well. Such a peaceful view of the mountain! And everything you might need to enhance your stay is available close by in Spanaway. The house is set up for whatever you may need. Ours was a family gathering - our adult kids are spread around the country so we don’t get together often. This house was perfect (I keep using that word intentionally) for our needs. Big kitchen to cook. A grill so you can cook outside if you want. A bar to mix drinks. Sitting areas on the patio or inside for games, discussion, or just chilling out at the end of a 7 hour hike! What a fantastic weekend in the perfect house!! We will be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela W.

3 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Mostly Good

The home is beautiful and in a beautiful location. So nice to be able to use the kayaks and paddle board, with plenty of life jackets. Beds were comfortable. Would have been nice to have more furniture in the bedrooms than just one nightstand. Another nightstand and a dresser or bookshelf to store clothes and unpack suitcase would have been appreciated. Didn't appreciate the property manager's aggressive manner about parking the first night. We were rushed to attend our son's wedding rehearsal, and inadvertantly parked where the manager's big dually truck takes up three spaces. We parked "in his spot" and then left with the keys so the guests still back at the house had to deal with his aggressive manner that the vehicle had to be moved immediately. Our guest had to call us during the rehearsal dinner to find out what to do. I would have hoped with the amount of money we spent to stay for three nights, the dually guy could have been more understanding that he would have to wait until we got back to move the vehicle. The instructions on where to park are in the white binder on the coffee table, which we didn't have time to review in our rush to get to the house, and then off to the rehearsal. Other than lack of furniture, not enough towels in the bathrooms (they were upstairs in a hall closet), and the parking issue, it was a good place and gorgeous location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Nice stay at the lake lodge

Great property all in all. Comfortable sleeping, clean and tidy house, great amenities and beautiful scenery. The family really enjoyed it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustave B.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful view

Kayaks and paddle board were used a ton. Bummed the pedal boat had a mishap. Property managers were very prompt, friendly, and courteous!! So friendly. View was beautiful as you could see Mt Ranier from the dock! Only item of comment was description of ac. As we are from midwest, are accustomed to central ac. The units took some catching up at times but worked, overall a great stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina and Dillon V.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing Venue with Breathtaking Views

The moment you walk into the home, you are immediately greeted by the beautiful view of Spanaway Lake with these gorgeous windows. Everything is clean, well thought out for both indoor and outdoor activities and you instantly feel like home. The open space of the kitchen, family room, loft, and outdoor deck made everyone at our retreat feel connected and together. The instructions were clear, easy to follow and great organization. The onsite property maintenance team were kind and patient (especially when we were figuring out parking at different times). Overall, we were grateful to find this location and will be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 May, 2024

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

BEAUTIFUL

Omg where do I start? First thing youll see when you opn the door is that beautiful lake view, absolutely beautiful. The owners were GREAT infact he reached to me if I am still interested bebecause I forgot to pay lol. They were lovely we booked this place because all halls were close and i couldnt find a place for my son's first birthday so we did it here and i told them and they were okay with. Basically what I am saying they are very considerate qnd understanding people. The house! I swear the photos due no justice its breathtaking! The kids played downstairs and adults stayed upstairs. Plenty of room and BEDS! Loft space has a twin and a full bed. Main floor master bedroom and another room with a main bathroom floor. Basement has 2 bedrooms and 2 twins. This place is awesome! Only bad thing is i should of booked for one more day. The morning view wuth coffee was just right. I hope my review helps you decide that this is the place to go. The people on site were great as well. ❤️

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

30 Apr, 2024

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

Lake Spanaway rental

Spectacular view...Totally unmatched. Added amenities like paddle boat and kayaks were great...kids loved them. Having on-site care-takers available to address minor issues upon arrival was greatly appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

28 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect balance of relax and play!

We had a great time enjoying the beauty, sitting by the fire, and playing on the water. We loved the easy access to the water toys including life jackets. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive to any extra needs. Our kids had a blast and so did the adults!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

26 Feb, 2024

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

Wedding Party Lake House

Awesome stay and weekend. Best part was the setting and the house was stocked with everything we needed. Thank you for a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene A.

7 Dec, 2023

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

What a wonderful place

WE had a great board retreat and the managers were very helpful and when we had problems they were right there to help.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

18 Nov, 2023

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

Wonderful Homebase for a Wedding Event

Beautiful property with lots of room. Owners and onsite managers were very responsive. House was well equipped and exceptionally sound proof (youngsters could play board games and have fun downstairs while others slept upstairs without being disturbed.)

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Golf Trip

Our group of 12 guys had an incredible time at this property while on our golf trip. The lake is beautiful, the owners are very responsive, and it makes for an amazing summer vacation for anyone I can imagine!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus W.

29 Aug, 2023

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

Relaxing time in the lake!

Perfect family getaway! The hosts Ben and Laura are responsive and great to work with. My daughter loved fishing on the dock and paddle boating around the lake. We stayed here a couple of years ago when there was different ownership. Back then it was sad as the house did not look or feel well maintained. I’m glad the house has moved on to people who care and we could really see and feel the difference as the home is now gorgeous. Also, the property manager is great and we enjoyed their friendly welcome and conversations. Thanks again for sharing your home and we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

25 Aug, 2023

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

The perfect house for the perfect experience

This amazing house was everything we could have asked for. The lake was perfect and the dock and house was everything that we wanted for our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carri E.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect summer getaway!

Every year, my family and two other families take a week long trip to a new lake house. Two years ago we stayed at this place, and we couldn’t wait to go back! It is the perfect lake house and there is more space than you can imagine! The view of the mountain is breath taking. The home was well stocked with everything we could possibly need in the kitchen. We love getting to use the water toys, playing corn hole and lounging by the gas fire each night. The house was clean and cozy. I will say that the air conditioning units were very much appreciated too. Last time we stayed (different ownership) we were roasting in the house. Game changer for sure! We will certainly be back, as you can’t stay at a better location on the lake!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese J.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Summer vacation

Great for families!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Shelton

This is a family owned lake home. For four generations, our family has lived in the Puget Sound area, and we grew up visiting and swimming at the Spanaway Lake Park. Now owning this property together, we continue to have family gatherings and events at this beautiful lake home. It is a favorite place of the grandkids, who love to fish and swim off the dock. It is also a favorite for us adults, whether it is quick friend gatherings, weekend BBQs, or just a serene place to find some needed rest and recovery.

Why they chose this property

Located minutes away from the city so it is close to everything. At the same time, it is at the end of a dead end road which makes it a unique property with the perfect match of convenience and privacy.

What makes this property unique

It is close to everything, yet gives the private vacation vibe you are looking for. The views and wildlife are amazing. The pictures really don’t do it justice.