Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay | Cottage in Gig Harbor

9.0 (16 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Gig Harbor Cottage | Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay

2 Bedroom Cottage in Gig Harbor

Previous wood shop turned into a beautifully remodeled coastal cottage in 2013. Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain view’s out your kitchen windows. Sit on the front porch and BBQ. Sharpen your pickleball and basketball skills on the sport court. Walk/run the Forest Beach or Morelands loops. Horsehead Bay boat launch is 3/4 mi around the bay. Take your SUP or Kayak for a day trip to Dead man’s Island (Cutt’s Island) 3mi boat from the bay.
Too rainy for outside exercise, Peloton is available for you (bring your own shoes and peloton app subscription). Playground available for the kiddos.
Kopachuck State Park is a 4.5 mi drive away with beach access to the public. Historic Downtown Gig Harbor is a 15 minute drive. Lovely and walkable downtown with many shops and restaurants/tap rooms. Visit Tides Tavern, Seven Seas brewery, Heritage Distillery, Morso, Millville or Suzanne’s bakery downtown.
Property description:
Bedroom 1-
1 queen bed, 1 twin/twin bunk bed with a trundle. Trundle would be perfect for a small child. Ample closet space available.
Bedroom 2-
Water/Mountain view, double bed, workspace made of reclaimed wood, beautiful wood built-ins with ample storage space. Pack-n-Play, and child’s eating seat available (attaches to table).
Living space- hardwoods throughout, large cozy sofa, TV with Roku entertainment system, bookshelf packed with books, puzzles, baby toys on the bottom.
Kitchen:
Beautiful views as you make your coffee/tea in the am. Microwave, Large toaster oven, Double hotplate, stocked with all needed kitchen items including a crockpot.
Dining space-
Handmade reclaimed wood table.
Outside-
Private deck leads to separate entrance. Grill and chairs are available for you.
Sport court and playground are shared with our family. There is a storage bin with outdoor sports equipment available to use. Please close the lid when you are done so rain does not get in. The cottage has a private entrance. It is located on top of our garage. Free parking is available for 1 car on the grass right before the basketball court to the left side of the driveway.
Perfect for traveling nurses, families visiting the area, vacation in the Pacific Northwest.
20 min to St. Anthony’s Hospital, 30 min to Tacoma General/Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and 26 min to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay is located in Gig Harbor. Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay provides accommodation, featuring TV, Ocean View, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Ocean View, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Forest Beach Cottage with deck near Horsehead Bay has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gig Harbor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Gig Harbor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • TV
General
  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Robin S.
Aug 26, 2025 02:04:05 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: The property was very clean, peaceful and beautiful. It was kind of a bummer to have to drive 10-30 minutes to do anything but it’s ok.
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