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Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location!

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A two-story building with a front porch, a small staircase, and a set of outdoor chairs and tables.
A patio with a round table and four chairs, a metal fence, and a staircase leading to a porch.
A vintage kitchen with green cabinets, a white stove, and a red refrigerator.
A living room with a wooden door, a blue armchair, a red armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a television.
A living room with a blue sofa, red armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Point Defiance Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ruston, WA
  • Place, Point Defiance Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Century Point Ruston
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Tacoma

Ruston, a neighbourhood in Tacoma, is home to this holiday home. Job Carr Cabin Museum and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tacoma Mall and Freighthouse Square. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Ruston, WA

What's nearby

  • Point Defiance Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinemark Century Point Ruston - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Owen Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Commerce Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Union Station - 12 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Street - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Anthem Coffee - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location!?

As of 28 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location! on 4 Mar, 2027 start from S$759, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro-Style Home in Ruston: Walkable Location! located?

Located in Ruston, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Point Defiance Park and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Adventure Maze and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and clean cottage in a perfect location! We really enjoyed the Wren’s Nest Bakery next door. We had an amazing dinner at the rooftop restaurant. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great linens, great location, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and beautifully themed cottage

We loved the cottage (2nd visit), a super clean place and located in a perfect spot for everything you might want to do... Definitely coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Host was attentive when we asked for help.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Very fun place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place. Comfortable, spacious and quiet. Close to restaurants and the local haunt, Coles. A short walk to Point Ruston. I loved the retro 1940s style. The host answered all of my questions and was very accommodating. Whenever I make it back to Ruston, I'll be sure to book this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint and fun

This was a fabulous day in a beautiful property. Enjoyed the location, and the restaurants and bakery in the area were fabulous. The accommodations provided everything we needed and the home was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Stayed for a long weekend with my family. Wonderful location, extremely clean. Would definitely recommend to others interested in staying in this area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite VRBO ever

Place is charming, spotless, close to a bunch of great attractions and places to dine. If I could give it 6 stars, I would! We’ve stayed twice and hope to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for four adults. Very clean and we loved the decor. Point Ruston was about a half mile away and Point Defiance Park was closer than that, so we walked to both places. Central Co-op was a nice grocery store a little over a half mile away. We walked there after dark on a weeknight and the area was very safe. We had delicious lunches at Antique Sandwich Co and Tatanka Take-Out and they were both within walking distance. There were several other restaurants nearby, including a bakery in the building next to our house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation in Washington

This is an amazing property!! Wish we had more time just to stay and lounge, the interior is that fabulous! If you love the 1940 time period, this is your place. The decor is so cute, location is amazing and owners very nice and friendly. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this adorable retro-style home! Everything was spotless and so thoughtfully set up, from the cozy living area to the fully equipped kitchen that had everything we needed for cooking. The location was perfect; we could easily walk to restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. The host was responsive, friendly, and made check-in super easy. It’s a great spot for small families or couples. Comfortable, quiet, and full of charm. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We chose to stay here because of the proximity to Pt Defiance Park.. The location is great. We enjoyed the house's lovely vintage deco interior - it's even more beautiful than the photos - but we most appreciated how comfortable, spacious, functional, and clean the house is. It really worked so nicely for our family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Clean

This cottage is a beautiful period piece in a fantastic location and was exceptionally clean and neat. Booking it again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

House was very clean. Perfect location, close to everything. Friendly owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very lovely and peaceful

My son and I had a stay of a few days as we were visiting my daughter at college. The location of the house is fantastic, within easy walking distance of Point Defiance park and a lot of waterside walking. The house itself was cozy and charming, and very welcoming after a long day of touring.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a fun place!

Well stocked and such fun decorating! The location behind a building in an alley was a little odd, but it was quiet and so close to all the things we wanted to do for fun family weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adorable, great communication and comfy

Stayed here for conference at Silver Cloud (?) hote on the water. easy walk to waterside park and stores (uphill on the way back) Loved the thought and curation that went into decor - incredibly cute and kitschy - but still comfy! Loved it - highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

We loved the location of this house, walking distance to the zoo and Ruston Boardwalk! Also we were able to bike to Point Defiance from the house. The house is well stocked and very clean! Beds were super comfortable! We all slept well, including our little girls. What more could a parent want on vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Time Traveler's Dream

An amazing house. As soon as you open the door it brings you into the 1940's era, yet all the furniture and amenities are comfortable and modern. The house was located in a nice and quiet neighberhood as well, just 1 minute walk away from a great breakfast spot. Overall, an A+ experience...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

A friend and I stayed here for a long weekend. The property was exquisitely renovated and maintained, well located only a short walk from Port Defiance park, and exactly what we needed. Parking was conveniently located right next to the cottage. The location was quiet. The owner was responsive to the few minor questions we had while also respecting our privacy. I would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!!!

You do have to really appreciate the theme of the 40s. Its an incredible replica of the time yet an extremely comfortable, clean and well thought out cottage. All the details and antiques of the time period.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Zoo trip

Was a nice house, fun decorating. Very clean. Stayed to visit Grandpa and see the zoo. Loved the stove!! Only thing was no dishwasher soap or garbage bags. Thank you for a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not able to get into house til almost 8pm. Climate control completely out of our control. Had to actually call to have temperature adjusted. Still inadequate. Garbage trucks and delivery trucks every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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