enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier
Fox Island, Pierce County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier Waterfront Beach House (850 square feet with a full kitchen and a huge deck) with magnificent views of Mt. Rainier to the South and the Olympic Mountains to the North. Have a fire on the beach (158 feet of low bank waterfront) and play in the sandy beach coves. Bring your boat, the crabbing is great! Launch it from the pri...
enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier Waterfront Beach House (850 square feet with a full kitchen and a huge deck) with magnificent views of Mt. Rainier to the South and the Olympic Mountains to the North. Have a fire on the beach (158 feet of low bank waterfront) and play in the sandy beach coves. Bring your boat, the crabbing is great! Launch it from the private, concrete boat ramp and tie it up to the buoy. Bring your tennis shoes (we supply racquets and balls) and play tennis on the all-weather court. A croquet set is available to enjoy on the lawn by the beach.Fox Island Details: Fox Island is accessible by bridge (NOT ferry) from Gig Harbor and Tacoma, WA. Zog's is a new bar and short order restaurant on the island with Convenience store attached.Gig Harbor Details: Gig Harbor, 'the Maritime City,' is still a commercial fishing village. It has restaurants, shops, galleries, and recreation just 10 miles from the Beach House.Boating Details: There is a boat ramp on the property where you can launch your private boat and tie it up to the buoy out front. You can rent boats in Gig Harbor and Tacoma.Hiking/Walking Details: you can walk the beach a mile in each direction when the tide is out. There are many in-land walking trails nearby.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Beach chairs
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Tennis
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Nearby activities
- Zoo
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water tubing
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Ski privileges optional
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Mountain climbing
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Golf privileges optional
- Whale watching
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 3–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Non-swimming Children must wear a Life Jacket at High Tide only.: Non-swimming Children must wear a Life Jacket at High Tide only.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
- 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 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
About the area
Fox Island
Located in Fox Island, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Harbor History Museum and Tacoma Narrows Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cushman Trail and Performance Golf Center. Discovery Village and Titlow Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge 22 min drive
- Tacoma Mall 29 min drive
- Tacoma Dome 30 min drive
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium 30 min drive
- Chambers Bay Golf Course 32 min drive
Getting around
- Tacoma Dome Station 30 min drive
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 56 min drive
Restaurants
- Bbq2U 18 min drive
- Beach Tavern 25 min drive
- Lefty's Burger Shack 27 min drive
- Boathouse 19 26 min drive
- Narrows Brewing Company 26 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is enjoy island living on a sandy Puget Sound beach with a view of Mt. Rainier located?
Nestled on the beach, this Fox Island cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fox Island Sand Spit, Kopachuck State Park and Grandview Forest Park. Performance Golf Center and Skansie Brothers Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).