Family-friendly vacation rentals in University Place

Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie

Drive down past our farm amongst the trees and wildlife. Adventure awaits in this beautifully recently converted school bus. See what it's like to live in a tiny home with all the amenities. Get fresh eggs from the chickens, sit on the porch, roast s'mores, lay in the hammock, play games, shower with nature all around you, and just rest and restore. Located 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma and 13 minutes from the Puyallup Fair. For more pictures and adventures follow us at #gloriatheskoolie

Cozy Guesthouse Getaway

Step into a world of unparalleled style and uniqueness at our brand NEW guest house completed in spring of 2023. This modern guesthouse includes the best amenities to make your stay easy, cozy, and comfortable: - Cleaned and disinfected every single time - Easy access to I-5, less than 1 mile away! - Close to grocery stores, restaurants, entertainment, and the Mall - 55” 4k Roku Smart TV - Fast WiFi - Mini split unit providing A/C and heat - Wood burning fireplace - Level 2 EV Charger

Private Cozy Lakewood Loft

The Lakewood Loft is a safe, private cozy studio guest room, with private entrance and parking. Take the stairs up to your room with comfy queen size bed, private bath with remodeled shower, and a desk to get your work done (wifi available). Enjoy use of the pool area during summer months (contact host for more information). This area is located close to Fort Steilacoom Park. So you will most likely catch a glimpse of wildlife from your window or balcony, including eagles, osprey, and deer.

Quiet Modern West Tacoma Guest House

Welcome to our newly remodeled guest house! This space is a separate building, equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, wifi, private parking, and is conveniently located just 2 minutes from the Narrows Bridge and Hwy 16. The neighborhood is quiet and family friendly. With such a great location and easy access to Hwy 16, you are about 45 minutes to downtown Seattle, 35 minutes to SeaTac Airport, and within 5 miles of downtown Tacoma, Ruston Way, Chambers Bay GC and the Tacoma Hospitals.

Owls End Library Suite

The library guest room and kitchenette is in a quiet area of Lakewood and is attached to our home. Private self-entry with lockbox, fast WiFi, covered carport for parking. Automatic discounts for weekly&monthly stays. Close to JBLM, shops and I-5, it's suitable for quick getaways or longer housing needs. All stays have access to the shared laundry room which has a large washer and sanitizing dryer. Nestled in the woods, you can relax & unwind in the cozy suite, large deck or grounds.

Private Relaxing Apartment in North Tacoma

Welcome to our relaxing and private studio style apartment! It is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood in North Tacoma. It is a 5 minute drive to the University of Puget Sound, and 10 minute drive to UWT and the Ruston waterfront. It has a large kitchen and washer and dryer. The main room boasts a queen bed, sofa, smart TV, dining area, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. This apartment has all the comforts of home you need so you can have a relaxing visit to Tacoma.

The Library

Welcome to the French Library, an all inclusive, stand alone, luxurious King Suite guest cottage, sister unit to The French Country Cottage. Wake up in the shadow of 150+ year old French doors repurposed as a headboard from the Villa Menier in Cannes, France and antique books from the estate of James A. Moore, developer and builder of The Moore Theatre in Seattle…open concept loft space has been elegantly restored and remodeled to feature every modern amenity…

The Salish - king bed apartment in historic home

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Lovely single bedroom apartment, located on the second floor of a beautiful North Tacoma, Dutch Colonial home! Master suite with king size bed; spacious living room with French doors to deck with gorgeous view of Mt. Rainier; fully equipped kitchen including oven, fridge, microwave, Keurig, and all the essentials! Enjoy common game/DVD closet as well as spacious backyard with propane fire pit!

Near 3 golf courses (including Chambers Bay).

Perfect for small families and business travelers. Living room, separate bedroom (queen size bed, and day bed), bathroom with shower,, microwave, fridge, stove, coffee maker (coffee, sugar & cream), dishes, silverware, pots & pans, basic toilletries, hair dryer upon request. New appliances & furnishings. Near 3 famous golf courses (including Chambers Bay), near shopping centers and mall, Gig Harbor, Point Defiance Zoo, convenient location.