Anderson Island Escape

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12162.6 sq m

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Dryer
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Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
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Anderson Island,, WA

Chambers Bay Golf Course
‪48 min drive‬
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
‪53 min drive‬
Fort Lewis Museum
‪54 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 (Master)

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Main)

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2 (Master)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Newer construction style home, nestled in the woods of the island. Close to saltwater marina with dock for your boat and fresh water lake a block away from the front door for fishing.

This a 1,800 sq ft. family vacation home nestled in the woods, pine needles on the walkway and deer in the yard. Very nice and modern. We just added 2 full size arcade games in the game room. The Simpson which is 4 player and RidgeRacer which also includes 4 other driving games. It is professionally cleaned after each stay, but there may be some dust missed here, spare towel in the washer there, etc... If you want to be on an island in the Puget Sound, have room to stretch out and make smores & memories w/ the family at the backyard fire pit with the occasional deer, than our place is perfect.

Quaint general store, golf course, and restaurant on the shores of Lake Josephine, one of two fresh water lakes on the island.

There is also a historical farm house with gift shops and museum that you can tour. Great time to go is during the annual Apple squeeze where you can press your cider just like the did on the island over a 100 years ago.

Property manager

Chris Stacey

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Anderson Island

Located in Anderson Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Chambers Bay Golf Course and Stina's Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tacoma Mall and 6th Ave. Travelling with kids? Consider Titlow Park and Narrows Plaza Bowl. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Anderson Island,, WA

What's nearby

Chambers Bay Golf Course - 48 min drive - 14.5 km
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 53 min drive - 21.5 km
Fort Lewis Museum - 54 min drive - 20.4 km
Home Course Golf Course - 55 min drive - 21.5 km
Tacoma Dome - 59 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

Lakewood Station - 53 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪North Fort PX - ‬55 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬55 min drive
‪Lake City Perk Expresso - ‬47 min drive
‪AAFES Mini Mall - ‬52 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬52 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson Island Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Anderson Island Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anderson Island Escape?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Anderson Island Escape located?

This family-friendly Anderson Island holiday home is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Eagle Island State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lyle Point and South Beach. Chambers Bay Golf Course and Chambers Creek Dog Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Juli D.

26 July 2024

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

Great for a family reunion

This was a perfect house to pair with others on the island for our family reunion

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rick B.

28 May 2024

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

This unit is everything they say it is… Very comfortable!

The location is great, and very quiet… Everything was kept clean and inviting.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

12 September 2023

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

Had a great time!

We had a great time! Great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

12 July 2022

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

Good getaway place

We had a great and relaxing vacation with our family. Really enjoyed exploring the island.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica T.

9 July 2023

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

Family vacation

It's a nice house with plenty of room for a big family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

2 August 2022

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

Great space for a group

We found this property to be spacious, clean, quiet and close enough to the lakes and amenities to enjoy all that the HOA has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison C., Washington

4 July 2023

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

Anderson island

Great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

25 October 2022

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

Great place to gather

We enjoyed the private small backyard and patio, and walking just 2 minutes to a lake dock. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking, and the large living room was good for our group to play games in. Thanks to Greg for the accommodations!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

30 January 2022

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

Relaxing retreat

We had a nice retreat in a peaceful neighborhood. The owner was great with communicating and responding quickly to questions. The house had everything we needed and provided a nice getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaime A.

20 August 2020

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

Great location

House was just up the road (3-5 minute walk) from a swimming dock. Our family had the dock to ourselves our whole trip. Owner replied quickly to all of my questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin

2 August 2024

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

Relaxing time on Anderson Island

We brought our teen grandkids for a short vacation...despite the fact we had some unusually cloudy weather, we had a lovely stay. The house has a few quirks, but overall was very comfortable and lots of room to spread out as well as to be together. We went to both lakes....they were wonderful and we are always surprised at how empty they are. Be sure to plan your trip back so that you are in line for the ferry...if you miss it during the week, you can wait quite awhile since the times are spread out more. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HOME!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D., Seattle, WA

7 July 2021

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

Large convenient house, secluded back yard, steps away from the lake!!!! Totally enjoyed the Swimming Hole!!! Water slides, area for little kids, warm water!! We will be back!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Joesph H.

1 December 2018

Nice house, beautiful island

We enjoyed our stay on the island. We talked to a lot of friendly people. The biggest drawback is that you are at the mercy of the ferry schedule

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Yong K.

11 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clearness

Need clean at back yard fire place and chair etc... coffe machine looks olds and dirty etc...

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sean L.

29 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

As advertised.

Property was as advertised. It's a little close to the resort areas for my personal preference, but others might like the location a lot. The house is larger than It seems from the description and would probably be adequate for a larger group. We may come back with kids.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Roger E.

19 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good but needs repairs.

Bathroom towel hooks need replacing; no towels were on them when we arrived and soon found out why when couldn’t use. The dishwasher settings wouldn’t work except for a 99min cycle on one rack or something. The video game pedal broken. Coffee pot leaks underneath. The place very old and outdated, but we saw that on pictures. Good luck.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya D., Seattle, WA

15 November 2021

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

A Perfect Getaway

It was the second time we reserved the house this year. Nice specious house with no stairs. There is plenty of everything for your needs. Perfect covered outdoor seating area!!! We spent most of our time outside, even though it was raining. A couple of reindeers came to visit us. We are definitely coming back in the summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

6 July 2022

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

A stunning getaway

We had a large family gathering at this house and the experience was amazing. My wife and I got married in the back yard in a small ceremony which was simply beautiful and private! Everything you need to have an amazing time with the family and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This house boosted the perfect balance of nature and quite relaxation. We found the community to be very friendly and helpful. Our family gives this rental and all the amenities a five star rating! Once again to the owners thank very much and many blessings to you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Tristin T.

16 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Area to Stay with Family

The house is definitely bigger than it looks in photos and that was a great plus. Unfortunately, there was mouse droppings noticed in quite a few places and we had to vacuum because there were a few fleas. Now, this is definitely the season of fleas, so that can happen anywhere, but it still ate up a little bit of time and our Autistic child struggled with thinking there were going to be more found. Overall, the house was nice though. Applicances were great, one of the arcade games (racing one) didn't work and that was our main reason for choosing this particular house. The owner was not in country at the time of our stay and that made it hard to get ahold of them with any concerns. We had learned that the owner had to confirm we were staying there, so that we could get fishing passes and though they said they would, the lady never received anything, so we were unable to fish in a couple of the lakes or off the dock on the bay. There was plenty of toys and entertainment items in the house for a range of kiddo ages though and that was appreciated. If we went back though, we would most likely choose a different home.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

21 August 2024

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

Perfect location

We had a group of 10 people, including children and adults. This was a great accomodation to fit us all. We added a tucked away futon to the twin bedroom and two kids slept on the L- shaped couch instead of the pull out sofa because it was quick and easy. Lots of linens and towels were available. Host brought us dish soap when we were running out. The arcade machines were a hit with the kids. The best part of the location is that it's a block or two away from Lake Josephine that doesn't have any motorized boats. If you have access to kayaks, definitely bring them! Our crew had fun swimming there as well. I will note that we had a little mouse situation on the last day, getting into our loaves of bread and a new bag of chips. We didn't have any issues the previous days and it's country living so it doesn't bother me, but just wanted to give a heads up to keep an eye on your food or keep it in a tub with a lid. The only other thing I'd wish for was enough plates and bowls for everyone, but we were able to make do. Overall, we are very grateful to be able to stay at this place and would definitely consider staying here again. Thank you to Chris for making this available!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robyne(& Bill) G., Lees summit Mo.

18 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Deceptive description, rodent droppings, very dirty!

The description says “ newly built”. In actuality it is 16 years old! Not new at all! Besides the lack of cleanliness, the rodent droppings crossed a line!!! ESPECIALLY since it was mentioned one year ago, and obviously not resolved! ( We found mouse traps, so the owner was well aware of these problem!) The owner was sarcastic and unprofessional. He had the cleaning service come back out, but there was still trash under beds. This property should NOT be rented, especially to a family with a crawling baby! Besides everything else, the health issues are a real concern. We tried to move to another location, but being peak season at A.I. there were no other properties available. I do not recommend this property to anyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Danae A.

26 June 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

High hopes, deeply disappointed

I am not typically one to complain, but having had lots of experience at various vacation rentals, we were disappointed with the state of the house as we entered it. The carpets had not been vacuumed, freezer didn’t close properly resulting in water leakage, broken ice maker, a load of laundry in the washing machine, dirty towels hanging in the master bedroom closet, patio tables and outdoor furniture were dirty, and evidence of mice including droppings in the master bedroom closet. At least one mouse was seen under the couch in the living room during our stay. The cleaning was not completed prior to our arrival, and the presence and sight of rodents was pretty appalling. Understandably mice are a problem everywhere, but that much evidence of them in the house would suggest inadequate cleaning. Having small children in our party added to the concern. Communication with the host to have our concerns addressed was frustrating and disappointing; his suggested resolutions were equally disappointing. We would not stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rebekah Preston J.

27 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay, but property needs maintenance

This is a great house for families! We have five kids and were joined by their grandmother, eight of us all together- there was plenty of room for all of us! First- the highlights of the property: location, location, location! Close to the dock, close to a fun park, quiet spot in the woods. Great slide and swings for littles, and a fun fire pit! There were games, including an awesome wooden chess set that was a big hit with our family! Comfy couches for family time! And now the not so great things- this house needs some maintenance. It was dusty and quite dirty. There weren't sheets on all the beds. The towels were put away soaking wet in the closet. We spent the first day washing towels that had been put away wet. The dishes in the cupboards were also dirty and we had to wash every dish before using it. Lots of lights/lamps were burnt out. There wasn't much organization to anything. There was no dishsoap, we had to go buy some right away. The glass coffee pot was cracked and broken and the smaller coffee pot didn't work. The dishwasher was broken on the handle and the inside rack was in disrepair also. This is a great house and we truly enjoyed our stay, it's a bummer that it isn't better maintained! Would we choose to come back?! Yes. We would. But we now expect to roll up our sleeves and clean up before relaxing.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexie M.

14 August 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay

Good location. Plenty of room for 7. Excellent communication with home owner.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flor G.

2 June 2022

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

We had a family reunion so we had several homes rented on the island. Had a great time and plan on

Property was nice and comfortable. The children's room equipped with games was a plus, oh so was the swing set in the back. I left a note for the cleaning person with this information: The dryer and washer were full when we arrived - we did not use them. The dishwasher was also full with clean dishes, not sure where everything goes so I did not empty, we washed dishes by hand. Also, there were no garbage cans on the property. There was a blue bin but it was full of recyclables. left 2 bags in the kitchen. Also, my grandson tripped and hit the hallway table and a green seahorse fell and was it broke. The tag on the back said it was purchased at HomeGoods. I can either pay for it or purchase one and mail it to you.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Stacey

Why they chose this property

Love being on Anderson Island

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 (Master)

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

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