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Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people

Enjoy sitting outside on the large patio that looks over the lake.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Gig Harbor, WA

Sunrise Beach
‪11 min drive‬
St. Anthony Hospital
‪12 min drive‬
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
‪33 min drive‬
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people

The Cabin is just under 2200 square feet, has an open concept floor plan. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. There are 2 pull out queen couches in the living room, and a queen bed in each of the bedrooms. There is also a blow-up queen bed that can be set up in the master bedroom or the living room on request. Although the home is beautiful, the outside view is even more breathtaking. Kayaks and a pedal boat are provided for you to enjoy the lake. Bring your own boat and launch it at the public boat launch. You can park your boats or jet ski right on the dock. Charlie's Cabin is also available for events for up to 40 people, including small weddings. Events and weddings are a $5250 flat fee that includes 2 nights stay for up to 4 people, table / chairs / linens for up to 40 people. Events also require a $1000 refundable deductible and a $500 turnover fee. One day rentals are available for groups as well (lake play, business meetings). Prices vary depending on use and amount of people. Please contact us for more information on venues.

Property manager

Gaylene Peterson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Child friendly, not child proof.

Events

Events allowed

Prearrange gatherings and events with owner.

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is ok outside on patio.

Parties/Events need to be booked separately as they require a simple outside insurance and are billed differently than regular vacation rental.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Prearrange gatherings and events with owner.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Discovery Village and Horseshoe Lake Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cutts Island State Park and Kopachuck State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Harbor History Museum and Titlow Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

Sunrise Beach - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
St. Anthony Hospital - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Crescent Creek Park - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
Horseshoe Lake Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 33 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

South Tacoma Station - 31 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Beer Vault - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬14 min drive
‪MOD Pizza - ‬14 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home Sleeps up to 6 people. Event Venue for up to 40 people located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crescent Creek Park, Harbor History Museum and Discovery Village. Anderson Point Park Beach and Skansie Brothers Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

3 Aug, 2025

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

The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The beds are very comfortable and there is plenty of seating in the great room. The view of the lake is gorgeous with easy access for enjoying the water. The owners could not have been more accommodating. We loved our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine o.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Family gathering

Dads 80th birthday gathering

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Always a great stay

Great property and great hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalee W.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect!

It was everything we hoped for! Beautiful, peaceful, and easy for my mom to navigate in her wheelchair.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Favorite Place!

We had a wonderful experience staying here. This was our second time and it was even better than we remembered. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

CATHY S.

4 Dec, 2024

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

A Wonderful Stay

This is the fourth time we have stayed at this property and it never fails to exceed our expectations. The view of the lake through a full wall of floor to ceiling windows is incredible. I did a lot of cooking for family and the kitchen is large, bright, has every appliance you can dream of, and a view of the fireplace and the gorgeous outside setting. Because I was doing so much food prep, Gaylene brought over a large oval table that was easy for me to work on, and popped over with any special things I might need. I can’t say enough about what a treat it was to stay here and look forward to visiting again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

simone p.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely lakeside home

We had such a good time playing in the lake which is right in the backyard. Even better than in the pics!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

23 Aug, 2018

Beautiful!

We really enjoyed our stay at Charlie's Cabin. The house was clean and comfortable, and the back yard was amazing! The kids had a blast playing in the lake. We would definitely re-book for our next trip north.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Charlie’s cabin stay

Gaylene’s property was perfect! Our “end of the school year’” pet and toddler friendly stay-cation could not have been better. The house was pristine, the lake was beautiful, patio and water toys were plentiful, hiking trails were breathtaking and our host could not have been more accommodating. Wonderful home away from home, hope to enjoy this property again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

20 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Good communication. Beautiful yard/lakefront property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

8 Mar, 2020

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

Lovely Lake House.

Our first stay at this lovely home won’t be our last. From the open concept, gorgeous lake view to the friendly owner Gaylene, our experience was excellent. Only wish we could have stayed longer. Very fair rental price for so many amenities. The tile floors in the main living part of the home provided a great place for our little dogs to chase each other to play. Loved the whole home layout. Thank you Gaylene for sharing your home with us. Stephanie from Sequim, Washington

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

CATHY S., Jupiter, FL

25 Nov, 2023

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

Fabulous House!

This was our second stay at this house and we enjoyed every minute of it. There was a lot of cooking of meals and not only was there a roomy, open kitchen with lots of counter space, The house has every utensil/gadget/pot/pan and dish you could dream of. There is also an array of pantry items - spices, oils, condiments, ziplocks, foil, etc. The fireplace is lovely and the view is exceptional - a massive wall of windows looking out to a beautiful lake. Gaylene is a wonderful host who will ensure you have a memorable stay. Thanks Gaylene!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz R.

18 Sept, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lake House

The lake view is fantastic but it doesn’t make up for the current condition of the house and yard. The online photos are not up to date (I found them elsewhere online; they are the listing photos from when the house was purchased many years ago.). There is much deferred maintenance on the exterior and yard. The primary’s queen mattress is uncomfortable and I suspect it is old and it caused us to roll into the middle ; the bath towels are hodgepodge, old and are threadbare. The main living space is set up with a large pit group plus 2 more sofas, a piano and air hockey table. The house is set up for large groups with a commercial food service station next to a large folding table on the main space.The house is advertised to host overnight guests and large parties. It does not have a welcoming or comfortable feel for overnight stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

A very relaxing stay in a great location. Host was great and very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

6 Sept, 2022

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

Beautiful Spot

Nice spot with water access and close to a small trail head. Good spot to spend time with friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jae K.

5 Jul, 2022

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

Very nice house on the Lake with Beautiful view…

We were here with 10 adults and 2 little dogs…House was super nice and very clean..fire pits, Kayaks,pedal boat wa all provided. No complains and we want to stay here again… Absolutely recommended…

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lyle H.

5 Apr, 2022

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

Family reunion

Get the sink and garbage disposal fixed. Even though the garbage disposal wasn't working, that side plugged up a bunch…. Great for our family reunion

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

23 Feb, 2022

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

A Very Special Place

For many years, we have spent Thanksgiving with family who live in the area, and have stayed in hotel rooms and other rental properties over the years. This property was unique - a beautiful lakeside location in late Fall that must be spectacular in warmer months. The layout is a bit different than most, with a large master bedroom and king bed with very spacious en suite bath and walk in closets, and one other more modest bedroom with bath next door (with a split plan for privacy if you are traveling with friends or children). The combined kitchen/dining/family room area is huge, and with the adjoining deck area could accommodate a large group for an event or just give a small group plenty of room to stretch out. The appointments were comfortable and casual enough for a relaxed stay at a Summer cottage, and the access to internet and indoor entertainment were blessings at a time of year when the weather in Washington can be variable. Our experience with Gaylene was exceptional. There were a few unavoidable glitches with some upgrades around the premises delayed by the pandemic, but she was able to alert us in advance and work around the issues to assure we had a quiet and comfortable stay. She greeted us upon our arrival and was available whenever we needed anything, but never obtrusive in the least as we made ourselves at home for the week we were there. If you are looking for a comfortable, peaceful and beautiful place to relax and recharge, we would highly recommend that you consider spending some time here.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

20 Nov, 2021

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

Amazing host, gorgeous property

We had a fantastic time during our stay. The lake view was breathtaking, home was beautiful, they had everything we needed for our stay. We were supposed to leave during a wind/rain storm and she graciously allowed us to stay an extra night even though they were going to have construction workers on grounds. Such a lovely experience. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grace A.

21 Oct, 2021

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

Peace and quiet!

What a relaxing stay! Step outside and you're transported to another world. I could have sat on the deck looking out over the tranquil water forever! The house itself was very comfortable. Kitchen fully stocked including spices and condiments. Cookware was a bit beat up, but we made it work. Beds were comfortable, showers had good water pressure and hot water did not run out, wifi was reliable, and everything was very clean. Only improvements that could have been made are - there was no functioning wine opener (like what???), water in 2nd bathroom did not drain well, and towel rack was broken, and no coat rack/closet at entry. But these are obviously very minor inconveniences and did not impede our overall enjoyment. Looking forward to staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariah E.

11 Sept, 2021

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

Wonderful stay!

Perfect place for a quick get away!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

7 Sept, 2021

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

Beautiful property!

We had a small family gathering while at this property and it was perfect! Had everything we needed and the lake was quiet and beautiful. Definitely will stay there again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

14 Aug, 2021

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

Crescent Lake Washington Home.

We were therefor 6 weeks. The owners were extremely helpful to us. Alex brought over dinner the last night. We used the home to tour the Olympic Peninsula and Gig Harbor as well as other adjoining towns and areas. I fished the lake fairly often, with some luck, and used the kayaks. We had one of our sons and his wife and two teen age daughters here; as well as our daughter. It was an idyllic spot. The home was open and light and very well stocked.

Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

cara a.

27 Jun, 2021

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

Amazing, quiet lake property

Loved the open floor plan of the house, the kayaks, pedal boat, and paddle board! Only down fall is very uncomfortable beds. Still worth it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Ann H., Madison, WI

31 May, 2021

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

Great location, beautiful home.

So many fun things to do, beautiful views, great amenities.

About the host

Hosted by Gaylene Peterson

Our family lives in Gig Harbor and we love it here. It is such a wonderful community and has everything we need. We have three children, and our youngest, Charlie, is who we named our lake home after. My husband and I both work locally. I am a teacher at a local school. Someday, we plan to retire in this beautiful home and stay in this amazing community.

Why they chose this property

We love this property! We bought it from our good friends after spending many years sitting on the beautiful deck and playing in the water with them. We have already created the best memories right here and want to create many more. We plan to someday live here because we just can not think of any place we would rather be.

What makes this property unique

Although there are many local amenities, you do not need to leave the Cabin at all to have a wonderful vacation. Stock up at Costco on groceries (about 10 minutes away), and pack your bathing suit and toiletries and then enjoy playing at the lake.