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Tacoma

Washington - Volcano Country

Perfect Weather in Tacoma WA

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Dates & location

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date_range 13 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 (2 nights)

location_on Tacoma - View map

my_location Washington - Volcano Country - Pierce

Our home

This is a small, well maintained home with two small bedrooms, living room, bathroom and a recently updated kitchen all on the main level. The larger third bedroom, the guest bed, is upstairs. The washer/dryer is downstairs in the unfinished basement. The backyard includes a nice deck and patio - perfect for enjoying morning coffee or dinner or an evening drink around the firepit.
There is a doggie door in the basement, which gives the dogs easy, constant access to the fenced back yard. ... Read more
This is a small, well maintained home with two small bedrooms, living room, bathroom and a recently updated kitchen all on the main level. The larger third bedroom, the guest bed, is upstairs. The washer/dryer is downstairs in the unfinished basement. The backyard includes a nice deck and patio - perfect for enjoying morning coffee or dinner or an evening drink around the firepit.
There is a doggie door in the basement, which gives the dogs easy, constant access to the fenced back yard.
The house is in a great location..
-It's a quiet neighborhood that's good for walking the dogs. There are also several parks within a mile of the house.
- There is very quick and easy access to I-5 (the main North-South artery) and Hwy 16 to Gig Harbor, Port Angeles and the Olympic Peninsula.
- It's about a mile from downtown Tacoma
- There are several public buses with stops within 5 blocks of the house. And within 1 1/2 miles is the main downtown bus station, the commuter train station to downtown Seattle and the AMTRAK train station.

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sell Wanted
Free House Sitter

favoriteWhat we love about our area

Plenty of activities, restaurants, night life and well known museums.
There are large parks with easy access to Puget Sound.
Walmart, Fred Meyer and Safeway are within 2 miles.
SEA and Seattle are a 30-60 minute drive north.
Good access to public transportation including to/from SEA and Seattle.

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cabinHouse type:House

local_laundry_serviceFeatures

Wifi, Heater, Dishwasher, Smoke alarms, Street parking

accessibleHome accessibility

Internal stairs, External stairs / steps, Step in bath/shower, This is not a good sit for anyone who has difficulty with stairs.

landscapeLocale

City

near_meNearby

Airport, Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Shopping Centre, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach, Art/Theatre, Live Music, Fishing/Boating

Our pets

DogsDogs (2)
I have two charming, healthy 40lb rescued dogs who love guests. Josh is a low key 15 year old that needs no medication or medical treatment. He likes to spend most of his time sleeping, eating and taking long walks and sometimes he'll quietly let you know that he needs some loving. DB is a 6 year old adoring, energetic Kelpie mix who loves to keep busy by taking long walks, chasing balls or destroying stuffed toys.
Both - are easy to take care of, - are fed only once a day, - are able to be on their own at the house for up to 4 hours, - put themselves to bed every night at 10pm, - get up in the morning when you get up.

Our garden

local_floristGarden or plant care

Minimal - During the spring March- May, the grass grows like crazy and needs to be mowed every 5-7 days. No watering required.
In Summer June -August, the grass and garden beds need to be watered well at least weekly. The grass probably won't need mowing.
In the fall September - November, it's a mixed bag. Some watering and mowing may be needed, depending on the temperatures and the amount of rain.
In winter December - February, no watering or mowing is required.

About us

person Marse

I have lived in Tacoma 25 years and loved every minute of it. It's been great to take advantage of the hikes in the nearby mountains and coastal areas, particularly since retiring a few years ag0.

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person_addGuests welcome:By arrangement

petsPets welcome:Maybe

smoking_roomsSmoking permitted:Outside only

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