Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Gig Harbor, WA

Tacoma Narrows Bridge
‪4 min drive‬
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
‪12 min drive‬
Point Defiance Park
‪17 min drive‬
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1, first floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, first floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3, second floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4, second floor (LG)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5, second floor, attic baby room

1 Double Futon

Bed room 5 Small Mackenzie

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1st floor, shared master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom by the kitchen

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom first floor

Toilet

Bathroom lower floor (game room)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom second floor, shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Incredible one of a kind custom waterfront home. Views of the bridge, sound and mountain from every room in this spacious house. One of the Best Whale Watching Sites in Puget Sound You Don't Need a Boat. A chefs kitchen w/ center island, dbl ovens, walk-in pantry & a built in Miele Espresso machine. Living room is large w/ vaulted ceilings & a stone gas fireplace. Downstairs is a lg rec room w/ gas fireplace and a view. Access to Narrows Park a great beach in Gig Harbor, a hidden treasure. ( sorry we can’t host weddings)
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Property manager

Maryam Milani-Baladi

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Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

There a minimum $1,000 fee for events

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: There a minimum $1,000 fee for events

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

About the area

Gig Harbor

Located in Gig Harbor, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Performance Golf Center and Narrows Plaza Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wild Waves Theme and Water Park and Titlow Park. Consider Court House Square for a night out or Harbor History Museum if you're travelling with kids.

Gig Harbor, WA

What's nearby

Tacoma Narrows Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
University of Puget Sound - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
Tacoma Dome - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
Point Defiance Park - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

Tacoma Dome Station - 12 min drive
Convention Center Station - 13 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tower Lanes Entertainment Center - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Beach Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Chateau in the GH/ Fantastic for a Relaxing Getaway & Whale Watching located?

This family-friendly Gig Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Performance Golf Center and Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Tacoma Musical Playhouse and Cushman Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sabryna B.

17 March 2025

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

A Fairytale Came True

Our stay in this magical, exceptionally cozy high bank waterfront home was something out of a very happy dream. We were delighted by the generous hospitality and friendly reception of the Owners. They are some of the kindest, most welcoming hosts one could ever wish for. Please visit this lovely realm any chance you get. Fabulous place! Thank you for our amazing stay in your home!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 October 2024

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

Wonderful Property

Great house, incredible views, and great communication with the host. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

18 May 2023

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

Perfect location

What a beautiful house and stunning location! Everyone enjoyed relaxing on the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judie M., Bonney Lake

18 June 2023

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

Awesome girls weekend

We had a great time playing cards, telling stories, cooking together, and relaxing on the balcony with friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

22 June 2022

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

Wedding at the Chateau

What a lovely setting for our sons wedding . It was a perfect ceremony with a gorgeous view.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

30 December 2021

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

Best view !

Very impressive house and location. Maryam was incredible with her responses and assistance. Best Christmas our family has had in years!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

chelley r.

18 August 2023

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

Women’s wellness weekend

Fabulous place for a group of 5 or 6 to commune and enjoy one of the best views of the Puget Sound. Easy access from the airport, nice walking areas, great restaurants and a very well equipped home that lets people who respect the opportunity to live a grand lifestyle for a few days. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle and Philip J.

6 June 2021

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

Beyond our expectations!

Our group of twelve stayed at this property for Memorial Day weekend and it was truly memorable. The home is so spacious and has so many great features. Truth be told, we spent most of our time outside relaxing in the backyard, watching the boat go by, and looking for hummingbirds at the feeder. The bedrooms are spacious, the bathrooms plentiful, and the three stories make it easy to have a few private moments to yourself or with a loved one. We are considering making this an annual stay. The owner is extremely kind, thoughtful, and responsive!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Elise V., Frisco, TX

2 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Views good, could be cleaner

Overall the place was okay. It did feel scary at night. There were some issues with cleanliness of certain things like the coffee maker there was mold, etc. but overall good. Some people may be a little scared at night just because of the darkness and the feel of the place. Property manager communicated very well and worked with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

12 August 2024

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

TADA

Sharing a beautiful home with complete strangers takes great faith in mankind. I wish I could include the sounds and faces of our family, especially the young adult grandchildren as they arrived. For them, it was like being inside a fairy tale. Both the house, the location, surrounded by forest, the Sound, and Mt. Rainier as a backdrop for your morning cup of coffee on the balcony, it was difficult to even want to explore!. If you are interested in preparing a dinner, the kitchen is a culinary delight. We always attempt a family photo shoot when we are together, and this site was perfect without having to leave with a forest or water backdrop. Mariyam is the true gem of this experience. She went out of her way to help with our schedule, left amazing suggestions from dining, groceries, to highlights of the area. She is a great communicator that helped add to an extraordinary journey. As an educator, it was an A++ experience for our entire family and it is on the list to return someday. TADA!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne d.

3 August 2023

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

Making Special Memories

Our family group of three generations thoroughly enjoyed our Gig Harbor stay. We felt like royalty. We enjoyed the views from the porch and windows. We put together a puzzle in front of the family room window, looking out in the bridge and Mt. Rainier. It was amazing to see Mt. Rainier in so many different lights during the day. We enjoyed watching the water and the trains on the other side. The home gave us lots of room to spread out. The beds were comfortable. Maryam was very responsive and knowledgeable about restaurants and current activities in the area and respected our privacy. We enjoyed the fancy coffee maker, grilling fresh salmon on the bbq grill, and roasting marshmallows for some mores in the fire pit. We stayed more than a week, but wish we could have stayed longer. We made some very special memories for our family and thank Maryam for sharing her unique chateau with us.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lyn J.

20 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fabulous View

The view is stunning. The common areas look great – clean and modern. In general the property is well maintained. The photos accurately reflect the grounds, exterior, and common areas. We were excited until we arrived and found out the listing was not correct with regards to the sleeping beds and the number of bathrooms. The property was described as 5 bathrooms and 7 sleeping beds. First, there is only 3.5 bathrooms – one of the toilets is not operation during the summer months (we rented in August), and one is only a half bath. One bathroom is in the laundry room and there isn’t enough room to comfortably walk past the W/D to the toilet and shower. The bathroom in the basement (without a working toilet) had a broken shower door with broken glass on the shower floor, and a clogged sink with awful-looking standing water. There is only one (master) bathroom photo but, it doesn't look like that now. With no curtain be prepared to flash anyone standing on the back patio. The other bathrooms are dated and don’t look anything like the one bathroom photo. More and accurate photos would be helpful. The listing described 7 sleeping beds: 1 king, 3 queen, a twin, a futon, and a sofa that converts to a double. There wasn’t a sleeper sofa in the basement. And, the twin is not a full-sized twin – it is a child’s bed. I contacted the owner to let her know of the inaccuracies and since our stay the listing has been updated to accurately reflect the beds and baths.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri T., Tampa, United States

29 November 2022

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

Fabulous Views

This property was perfect. Great kitchen and gathering areas. Great experience on the water. Even saw a few whales!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

22 September 2022

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

Beautiful Waterfront Home

Our family enjoyed our stay immensely! Easy drives to Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Home was a warm landing spot as we explored the Sea-Tac area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

8 September 2022

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

Great place

We loved our time at this property and look forward to staying there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martine K.

1 August 2022

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

Spectacular view

Very relaxing stay at a unique home with an unforgettable view overlooking the narrows bridge.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes J.

27 July 2022

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

Amazing

We used this beautiful vrbo as a wedding venue and it was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn L S.

15 July 2022

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

Lovely large home with incredible views

The house was large and accommodated our family of eight. The views of the Tacoma Narrows were outstanding. We saw a pod of orca, and a whale breach twice. Viewing the wildlife was amazing. The host is extremely responsive which was helpful when we had a few issues. The Internet can be unstable, likely from service provider.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chela M.

5 July 2022

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

Enjoyable

House is large and in a spectacular location.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

19 May 2022

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

Magnificent location

Lovely place with amazing views. Very easy check in and out.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Baron G.

13 April 2022

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

The Castle

We refer tp the property as, The Castle". Need we say more? OK, we will. The view was spectacular. In addition, there are over 15 restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive in one location which I believe is called the town center. Many more businesses other than just restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

29 March 2022

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

Wonderful gathering space

A whimsical wonderland. We referred to this special gathering place as "The Castle". We rented this Vrbo for ourselves, a few close family members and couple lifelong friends to celebrate our wedding on Fox Island. The kitchen and dining area are very spacious, warm and inviting. We spent most of our time in these two areas: dining, talking, laughing, and playing games. The kitchen appliances are top of the line, including a built-in espresso machine! Then there's the views!! I don't even know where to begin to describe the magnificence of the views that can be experienced from almost every room in the house. Absolutely breathtaking. The bedrooms are small, sparcely decorated and could use some additional lighting and clothing storage. The upstairs bathroom decor is very dated, yet adds to the charm of the castle. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at "The Castle".

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W., Costa Mesa, CA

6 March 2022

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

Family of the bride

What a beautiful place with a spectacular view. Charming, eclectic and had everything we needed. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy. We loved walking in to twinkle lights on the porch and the fire in the various fireplaces. We felt at home immediately!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

6 February 2022

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

Wonderful

Very clean, fantastic location, beautiful view. The owner is incredibly sweet, responsive and thoughtful.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN K.

23 November 2021

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

Getaway

Was planning a little family weekend getaway for my wife’s birthday, booked this place way in advance because i didn’t want to miss out on this beautiful home. It definitely didn’t disappoint, we all loved the home and area, have nothing but grate things to say and the kids definitely want to come back in the summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Maryam Milani-Baladi

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English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Swedish, Chinese (Mandarin)

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1, first floor

Bedroom 2, first floor master bedroom

Bedroom 3, second floor

Bedroom 4, second floor (LG)

Bedroom 5, second floor, attic baby room

Bed room 5 Small Mackenzie

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1st floor, shared master

Bathroom by the kitchen

Bathroom first floor

Bathroom lower floor (game room)

Bathroom second floor, shared

Spaces

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