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Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

Holiday home in Tacoma with kitchen and patio

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Charming Country Cottage
Front entrance and walkway
Front entrance
Welcome to our home!
Extensive gardens

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tacoma, WA
  • Place, University of Puget Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 6th Ave
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪32 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 · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)

This completely renovated home is located in a quiet tree-lined Jo neighborhood just two blocks from the beautiful University of Puget Sound campus. Guests share the entrance with hosts who live on the first floor. Up one flight of stairs and through a doorway to the second floor, guests have exclusive use of the second floor in this spotless home. This entire floor was added 10 years ago and features two large bedrooms (air conditioning), bathroom with shower, sitting room, and fully equipped kitchen. There is a door at the top of the stairs into the sitting room, which closes off from the downstairs, allowing total privacy.
There is a laundry room located on the first floor, which guests are welcome to share with the hosts.

No minimum night stay requirement. Ample free parking.
No pets or smoking please.
Easy access to local amenities, waterfront restaurants and downtown Tacoma.

This home has undergone a very long and extensive, COMPLETE remodel. All work has been done by us. "This Old House" enthusiasts would be proud. We have striven for an English country cottage look - down to the numerous gardens and hand-planed white picket fence.

To reiterate above information: Guests will have use of the entire second floor where two bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchenette , and sitting room are located.
Hosts live downstairs and share the front door/entrance with guests.
The sitting room has an HD TV and small dining area. There is a fully equipped kitchenette; and a huge master bedroom (queen bed) with HD TV, sitting and desk areas; a bathroom with shower and small tub, fully furnished kitchenette and a second bedroom (queen bed). Guests have full use of the front porch with old fashioned porch swing and wicker furniture - reminiscent of days gone by. There is also a private brick patio with gardens, a water feature, firepit and patio string lights. You have complete access and use of these areas. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee or afternoon cocktails overlooking our lovely gardens either on the front porch or patio.

Parents visiting their student(s) at UPS are always welcome. We are literally two blocks from the main entrance of the Administration Building from our property.
We designed our renovations with the intention of offering UPS parents a welcoming place to stay when visiting their children at the University.

Our downstairs dining room (seats 8) (and full kitchen) can be available upon request for a special meal/occasion. (Parents of UPS students can prepare their favorite meal and/or have them bring a few friends over for dinner). With notice, hosts will make themselves scarce for the evening.

Location: Two blocks from the beautiful University of Puget Sound campus; within one half mile of the waterfront; within walking distance to the charming Proctor District (and STARBUCKS); one mile to Old Town; two miles to the waterfront restaurants and walking trails; and, three miles to downtown Tacoma; 30 miles south of Seattle.

Logistics:
* 45 minute straight shot on I-5 South from SeaTac Airport

We look forward to sharing our home with you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 allowed: in designated areas

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 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
Property # 716410vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tacoma

Located in Tacoma, this holiday home is in the city centre. Job Carr Cabin Museum and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dash Point State Park and Kopachuck State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tacoma Dome, or consider a night out at Court House Square.
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Tacoma, WA

What's nearby

  • University of Puget Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puget Sound Tennis Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 6th Ave - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Job Carr Cabin Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Theater District Station - 10 min drive
  • Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cooks Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Engine House No. 9 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shakabrah Java - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Cottage Apartment - Entire 2nd Floor (UPS District - N Tacoma) located?

Located in North End, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Puget Sound and 6th Ave. MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Job Carr Cabin Museum are also within 1 mile (2 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. 174 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conscientious host, comfortable stay. It was very nice and would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Tacoma.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

H.Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jan j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice property and hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely garden. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. The suite had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful, comfortable haven! It was well-stocked with everything we needed, the space was quiet and homey, and the hosts were incredibly kind. It was our first time staying in a place with a shared entrance, and I was a bit nervous, but the hosts made us feel incredibly welcome without ever imposing on our personal space. As a bonus, the beds were the most comfortable any of our family has ever slept in! We will definitely stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and neighborhood. Bedrooms are large and everything is well thought out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

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

Passing through

Clean, well provisioned, very comfortable stopover. Friendly, helpful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackie g.

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

Perfect location

Kathleen and Dave were perfect hosts. Location is perfect very close to Puget sound university where my daughter attends. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathleen and David are the perfect hosts! Very friendly and hospitable, helped in any way they could to make our stay most comfortable. The upstairs apartment is luxurious and in good taste, very private, clean and with all amenities provided! Kathleen had food in the fridge in case we hadn't made it to the store, but the cottage location is conveniently located near stores and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s was so cute and close to camps!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in quiet location. Our suite was spacious and very comfortable. Incredibly clean and the kitchen had everything that we needed. Home, garden and neighborhood were all lovely. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Delightful Stay

We stayed in this charming home located in a wonderful neighborhood near the University of Puget Sound, not far from the delightful Proctor District. We felt very welcomed and comfortable, with the owners readily available and helpful with suggestions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, quiet and perfect hosts

The space was bigger then we expected and we'll furnished. It was very comfortable and clean. Nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Spacious

So a nice space! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Spacious apartment with beautiful gardens

Spacious apartment with two bedrooms, situated close University of Puget Sound. The hosts were very friendly and helped us at check-in. The apartment was very well appointed and fully equipped with everything we needed, a well as being spotlessly clean!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Great stay!

Loved everything! So thoughtful that breakfast was included. Clean and cute and super convenient to campus. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great Property!

This is a very beautiful home, located in a very nice neighborhood. The hosts were very personable and helpful. Will definitely stay in this property again when visiting this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve k.

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

Short visit

Wow what a lovely property set in beutiful gardens and quiet area. Very spacious and comfortable and spotless. Little things like the breakfast items in fridge were a nice touch. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. All in all highly recomended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias S.

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

Great Place with Great Hosts

Great place to stay while visiting our kid at University of Puget Sound. Highly recommend!! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Lovely Stay

Quick trip to visit my University of Puget Sound student. Everything about my stay was lovely. Host even stocked up on breakfast items because I was arriving in the late evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Wonderful retreat

Spacious, well-appointed and quiet. Beautiful neighborhood with historic homes and mature trees. Downside for me was too firm of a mattress in the larger bedroom. Super hospitable owners, although we rarely saw them.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy Hiroshi M.

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

Great place to stay

It was very nice and convenient for us. Clean and neat and a lot of space. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

UPS Cottage

This is a wonderful place! Kathleen and Dave are delightful hosts. It was perfect to walk to UPS where are daughter attends university. I will stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Very nice accommodations. Spacious and well-appointed.

This was the perfect place for us to stay. It was in the same neighborhood and within walking distance of our daughters home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen McCormack

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Kathleen recently retired from the Employment Security Department with the State of Washington.
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Former Montessori teacher and Realtor.
Currently works part time in the Activities Department at the Weatherly Inn (senior housing facility in Tacoma)

Dave is retired and spends his time renovating this home and planting and nurturing his gardens. Originally from Spokane, WA. Former business owner and Realtor.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home because we wanted to be in this specific neighborhood due to its proximity to the University of Puget Sound.
We previously lived in Bellevue (a Seattle suburb), and wanted to escape the ever-increasing traffic and exploding population.
Tacoma is the perfect sized city for our tastes, with access to all the Seattle amenities only 30 miles away

What makes this property unique

We bought and designed the renovations on this home with the intention of offering UPS parents a welcoming place to stay when visiting their children at the University.

Languages:

English