Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront

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A patio with outdoor seating, a flag, and a view of the water.
A covered patio with yellow and orange chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A room with a desk, chair, and a view of the sea.
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and a cozy seating area.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Street parking available
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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University Place, WA
  • Place, beach near Day Island Yacht Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chambers Bay Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tacoma Dome
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

University Place

Located in University Place, this holiday home is on the beach. Tacoma Mall and Freighthouse Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tacoma Nature Center and Eagle Island State Park. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Titlow Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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University Place, WA

What's nearby

  • beach near Day Island Yacht Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chambers Bay Golf Course - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tacoma Mall - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Tacoma Dome - 22 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord Visitor Center - 36 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • South Tacoma Station - 19 min drive
  • Convention Center Station - 19 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lefty's Burger Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gas Fire Pit, Views & Beach Access: Waterfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this University Place holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Titlow Park, Narrows Plaza Bowl and Tacoma Musical Playhouse. South Beach and Chambers Bay Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Perfect place for a vacation with our adult kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was such a beautiful place to stay and had such a wonderful living room. The backyard literally touches the water. It was my favorite house I have ever rented. The office was to die for you could write novels sitting at that desk. The downstairs are was really cool. Plenty of room for lots of guests. Close to shopping. Views were spectacular
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is warm and inviting and the view can’t be beat! Easy communication with the host and everything is clean
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, beautiful view- saw sea lions, seals, birds and even a pod of porpoises. Home was immaculate and comfy with the amenities one could ever need. Host was kind and responsive. I use VRBO a lot and this is one of my top stays ever. We will be back 100%. Magical place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well loved and lived in home on the water with spectacular views! Kitchen is well equipped. Room enough for family Sunday dinners!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay on the Sound

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful home. The setting right on the water was unbeatable while the remoteness on Days Island felt like a true escape despite being very convenient to Seattle/Tacoma. The house had everything we needed with plenty of space - I can't wait to book another stay here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puget Sound Waterfront

The house and location were perfect for our family trip! Thanks to our host Jane for being so accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Hidden Gem

Everything about this home was charming from the waterfront setting to the front entrance and collection of family treasures in between. Simply delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Water front vacatio

We had a great time! Home centrally located by Tacoma We all loved watching the birds, seals, and waves in the Puget Sound from the living room windows Great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Washington stay

Property was beautiful, right on the water and the host was very kind and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay would come again. There’s not enough kind words to use, but my two kiddos had a blast
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views and Truly Relaxing

We enjoyed this property immensely. Very comfortable and amazing place to watch sea life. Great communication with owner. Well stocked and a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This was the most charming home in a beautiful and cozy neighborhood. Everything was just as described. We had an amazing stay and hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spot, beautiful views

We loved this place! The views from the home were stunning. Our kids loved the backyard and going out the water when the tide was out. The location was great, and it made for the perfect family get-away with my in laws, brother, and two kids. This is a really special spot with the most amazing owners who we were fortunate enough to meet! Thanks for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Tranquility

We loved our stay. House was clean and beds were comfortable. Every room offered a vista of the Puget Sound. Sunsets were spectacular and we found ourselves drawn to the back lawn. If we’re ever back in the neighborhood, we’d surely pick this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Raymac

Very nice location, views of the sunsets over the water was simply beautiful 😍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible views!

Wonderful Easter weekend with family at this beautiful property on the water with unbelievable sunsets and an amazing view of the Olympics. Host was excellent. House was well stocked. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway House!

This is the best short-term rental house I've ever stayed in. The experience from beginning to end was easy and seamless; the owner is lovely. The house is perfectly appointed with great linens and plenty of kitchen supplies. It is comfortable and homey and there is no beating the view. Overall, it was lovely and we hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I loved staying at this beautiful and very charming home! Our host and homeowner Jane has many thoughtful touches for her guests that we greatly appreciated. Her lovely home is very comfortable and inviting inside and out with many chairs to relax in. We enjoyed gathering in the sunroom or down by the water with incredible views of Puget Sound, watching the seals, harbor porpoises, jumping fish and boats of all sizes. The beautifully landscaped yard even has an apple tree with the most delicious apples. This wonderful home is very special, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Jan's Day

We were delighted with the location, especially the view. As older adults we had 3 trip and fall on the first carpet, didn't think we would but it happened. But we really enjoyed the grounds and the cornhole game. Lots of space made it nice for the family to do separate activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Trip on Vrbo Yet

Incredibly beautiful house and setting right on the sound. Playing bags on the back lawn with the sun setting over the water was a moment I’ll never forget. The house is over 100 years old so it has a quirk or two, but it more than makes up for it with all of its charm and comfort—the beds were all incredibly comfortable. Jane is a great host as well. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and views.

Great location and views. Unfortunately for us they had not replaced the windows yet, so we had a cloudy view through the windows. The bedrooms are nicely decorated. I’m sure they will update the living room/sunroom furniture in time. There was a nice supply of kitchen ware and condiments. We really enjoyed the fireplace as well. Over all it was a wonderful place. I would stay here again. Thank you to our wonderful host Jane.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2020
Hi Christine, we're so glad you had a wonderful stay here! The homeowners are happy to report that the new windows have been installed, so guests can fully enjoy the beautiful views. Thanks for letting us know about your stay; we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront stay

Very cool older property in a quiet neighborhood with a gorgeous location on the water. Our family of 5 used this house as a base for exploring Seattle for a few days and found it clean and comfortable. We enjoyed relaxing by the water and watching the seals swim by while watching the sun set over the Olympics. Host reached out before our arrival via text to let us know she would be available should we need anything. You could tell that this house has been a family home for years, which gave us a much better vibe than just a rental property. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Magical

This was our second time staying at Jane’s home. We absolutely love it here. It is cozy and beautiful, and the peacefulness of being on the water just fills my heart each time. The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are so comfortable and the view is like nothing else. My nephews absolutely love it here— so much so that they refer to it as “our house” now when they visit. We loved tide pooling, and even launched our SUP from here in the summer. The resident seal visits most days and we even saw porpoises! I cannot say enough about how special this home is. It is clearly well-loved and well taken care of. Such a beautiful slice of PNW history. Visit if you can!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view

We had 4 generations during our stay. There was something for everyone to love. Well stocked kitchen, clean and comfortable beds. Character and quirk of a home with history. The best part for most of us what the view. What an amazing view of the Puget Sound! We could have sat for hours if yhe kids had let us! The beach kept them occupied during low tide finding oretty shells and rocks. During high tide they loved seeing the sea lions and dolphins( i think they were actually harbour porpiose) but such a fun and comfortable experience. The island itself is quiet and relaxing while still being a comfortabke commute to all the things we wanted to do! A million thanks to Jane for opening her home for us! Notes for renters: there was a pack and play while we were there if you had younger kids. There are lots of stairs (as mentioned in the listing) but if decently mobile you shouldnt have an issue! My 87 year old grandma was able to navigate very easily most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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