Direct Water Access | Office Space | Furnished Deck Arrive in University Place for a memorable getaway at this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental! Overlooking the crystal waters of Puget Sound, the home is ideally located for your restorative retreat, sitting just minutes from local golf courses, 6th Avenue, and Point Defiance Park. After hiking or museum hopping, return for an al fresco meal just in time for a vibrant sunset across the water! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 twin bed - Lower Floor: 1 queen bed OUTDOOR LIVING - Private deck - Outdoor dining table, cushioned outdoor seating - Patio area - Greenhouse - Spacious yard - Sun umbrella - Adirondack chairs - Gas grill - Propane fire pit INDOOR LIVING - Multiple interior water views - 2 Smart TVs w/ cable - Large picture windows - 2 electric fireplaces (living room & basement) - Office area w/ desk & views - Large sectional sofa - High-top bar area - Formal dining table KITCHEN - Fully equipped w/ modern appliances - Kitchen table - Drip coffee maker, tea kettle - Full knife set - Microwave, Crockpot, blender - Spices - Cooking basics, dishware & flatware - High chair GENERAL - Free WiFi - Linens/towels - Complimentary toiletries - Beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach towels - Laundry machines - Hair dryer - Trash bags, paper towels ACCESSIBILITY - 3-story home - Step-free entry - Stairs required for bedroom access FAQ - No A/C - Quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM) - 2 external security cameras (facing out) PARKING - Driveway (3 vehicles) - Street parking -- THE LOCATION -- - Picturesque location near hiking trails, golf courses, & museums - 10 miles to Point Defiance Park - 5 miles to 6th Avenue - 5-9 miles to Tacoma attractions - 3 miles to University Village Shopping Center - 62 miles to Mount Rainier National Park - 31 miles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - Quiet hours are between 9:00 PM-8:00 AM - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - This property has a strict maximum occupancy and can only sleep 7 guests - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - While this 3-story home offers step-free entry, interior stairs are required to access all of the bedrooms on the 2nd floor and the additional sleeping on the lower level - The property does not offer A/C - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, and camera 2 is located at the back of the property facing the water. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera, such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed - This property features a propane fire pit and 2 electric indoor fireplaces (living room and basement); they are not wood burning