The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance

Top rated by guests
View from the street
shotgun open concept first floor
Kitchen with all the cullinary needs
Interior
Private kitchen
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(14 Ratings)
"Clean, well maintained property with communicative owners. Furthermore, clear, posted instructions for everything in the house from the washer/dryer to check in/out. Hottub is a total bonus. Grateful ..."
Elizabeth T.
Don't miss out! Price and availability may change
9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(14 Ratings)

House in Tacoma, WA

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

We are thrilled to offer our vacation home from our family to yours.

This Townhome is in a great location, easy to find and close to all the amenities in Point Defiance and Ruston.

With 2 king bedrooms and a spacious bunk room, premium natural gas grill and hot tub, 2 smart TVs, work from home spaces, and beautiful views of the Puget Sound — this place has it all!

The space
Spend your evenings cooking and dining in our open concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen is fully stocked for all of your needs, and has been described as “lavish” by guests. We have a 55” smart TV and fireplace with easy on/off switch in the living room for cozy raining PNW evenings, or soak in the hot tub in the back yard while grilling on the Weber grill with natural gas line. Our master bathroom also boasts a deep soaking tub with water views.

In the mornings sip your coffee on the second story porch watching the Puget Sound. It’s a great spot for sunset views as well.

We have two king rooms and a bunk room with a twin over full configuration, making it a winner for couples traveling together, families or solo travelers alike.

The space also offers covered off street parking in the garage and ample street parking.

Neighborhood:
Point Ruston, Point Defiance Park and the Zoo / Aquarium are all within walking distance (less than a mile). There is a co-op just down the street for groceries, or hit up the Point Ruston Farmer’s Market. In the summer Point Ruston hosts live concerts and has a water feature that our kids love to play in.

Takana Take-out and Antique Sandwich shops are perfect spots for a take away lunch to be enjoyed in the Point Defiance park or Point Ruston waterfront.

For coffee checkout Coffeezaun or Dancing Goats!

Parking:
The house is best accessed by car, though public transit is nearby. Ample parking for large parties with multiple cars. We provide off street garage parking for 1-2 vehicles as well.

walking distance to groceries, coffee shops, etc
walking distance (1mile) to Point Defiance Zoo and adventure park
walking distance (1mile) to Point Ruston
less than 9 mins to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
less than 9 mins to 6th ave with plenty of bars and shops!
45 mins to SeaTac Airport

Other things to note:

While we love bringing our young daughters to this townhome, there are some things to be aware of before bringing your small children. We have a fireplace, hot tub, stairs and other features which are not child proofed. Let us know if you have any questions regarding kids or would like the child items put out (additional $30 cleaning fee to sanitize and store items between uses). Kid Gear must be requested at minimum 24 hours before check in. There is also a busy street (Pearl) next to the house, please do not let your young children play in the yard unattended.
Guest access
We are firm believers in king size beds, and have two of them available. The main bedroom features a king memory foam bed, walk in closet and private balcony with water views, en-suite bathroom and soaking tub.

The second king room has a mini en-suite with an in room sink and vanity, and large closet. The third bedroom or “bunk room” features a twin over full bunk, desk and another mini en-suite sink and vanity.

During your stay you have private access to the whole home and off street garage parking!
Other things to note
We love our location, which is a straight shot to Point Defiance Park and other attractions and easy to find from the freeway! However there is road noise from the nearby Pearl St.

Amenities at The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Tacoma, WA


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(14 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
Clean, well maintained property with communicative owners. Furthermore, clear, posted instructions for everything in the house from the washer/dryer to check in/out. Hottub is a total bonus. Grateful for the pet friendly accommodations. Well worth it.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2024
The owners have put a lot of thoughts to make this place a great home away from home. Well stocked kitchen to make quick meals, enjoy morning coffee, and our favorite spot is to sit next to the fireplace during the cold evenings. We will be back!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2024
We stay in VRBO houses several times each year, so have a lot to compare to. This owner does several things I wish ALL VRBO owners would copy! Checkout instructions are framed, nicely formatted on letter-size paper, and posted very visibly by the front door - SO helpful. Light switches are labeled - again, very helpful. Good knives & pots/pans - a pleasant change from our usual experiences. Plenty of toilet paper, and homey but not so much clutter that there's no place to put your stuff. Super comfy couches! Some flat surfaces left open to lay things down, and open pantry space for our food. Less owner stuff makes it easy to spy what's yours when you're packing up. Fans in all the bedrooms for white noise - yes! The layout is extra well done imho - 2 king beds upstairs and twin over double bunk, plus two full bathrooms. Powder room on main floor very helpful. We'd definitely stay here again as it's super close to Point Defiance, Ruston, & downtown Tacoma, and very easy to get to, with great parking. If you're picky about such things, be aware that it is on Pearl street, a busy arterial, so there is traffic noise. Also, if you're sensitive to such things pack some travel blackout curtains (I just ordered some that use suction cups), as the blinds let in considerable light. This has been an issue for us for years, and not particular to this house, so it's really a general travel tip. So there ya go - a terrific choice near the Tacoma waterfront!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Dec 2024
This property was perfect for my family. It is in an excellent location within walking distance to Point Defiance Park and the Vashon ferry. There are really good restaurants all around. The property is clean and well appointed. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone going to Tacoma.

$$$$
expedia logo

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


Explore similar stays in Tacoma

Explore all stays