Peaceful Lakeside Retreat - Lakewood, WA

Come and experience the true "American Dream" at this gorgeous, two-story home located on the tranquil shores of American Lake! This location allows you to enjoy endless outdoor activities and visit many local attractions. Spend a day hiking up on Mt Rainer or in the Cascade Mountains or take a ferry cruising across Puget Sound and explore Vashon Island. Golfers will be delighted by the numerous local courses, including the British links-style course that hosted the U.S. Open 2015. Visit the Tacoma Museum of Glass (13 miles) and watch artists creating new works in the “hot house.” Enjoy the zoo at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (17.4 miles), the Tea House (eight miles), and the hiking forest and beaches at Point Defiance Park (17.2 miles). Bring a boat or rent a boat from various local companies and fishing outfitters. There is room for your boat and trailer at the house and a boat launch at the public park just down the street (where the kids will love the nautical playground). Enjoy Mt Rainier views while paddling, zipping, waterskiing or wakeboarding along on the majestic waters of American Lake and Lake Steilacoom!

Inside this darling home, you will find a fabulous open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen space, with four sets of French doors, showcasing a spectacular view of Pacific NW nature, and providing the perfect place for gathering together and sharing vacation time with family or friends. The living room is the perfect gathering spot for indoor fun with a basket full of games and puzzles, shelves full of books, and a cupboard stocked just for the little kids. The nearby dining table expands out to seat up to 12 people! The well-appointed kitchen is supplied with every appliance and cookware you could possibly need to whip up tasty homemade meals. There is a coffee bar and kitchen island for early risers and morning conversations. The fully accessible primary bedroom features its own sitting room with comfortable sofas, a bookshelf, and a smart TV, and an en suite bathroom with grab bars and a roll-in shower. Additional amenities include two desk spaces for the option of working virtually and a washer/dryer on-site.

There are two patios - a large patio for relaxing and for hanging out, hosting happy hours, and dining alfresco, with direct access to/from the kitchen. There is an outdoor BBQ area for warm-weather barbecues. And there is a private, peaceful patio for the primary bedroom with peaceful Pacific NW nature-filled views. There are two wonderful paths leading down to the private beach, and a picnic table for 12 on American Lake.

THINGS TO KNOW

Rental of this space includes all areas of the property and home, with the exception of the garage, the basement and all rooftops. These areas do not provide emergency egress, and are strictly off limits at all times. Doorways to these spaces are to remain locked. Alternative emergency egress is provided through other exterior doors and windows on the main floor and via windows and emergency ladders provided in each upstairs bedroom.

• No pets are allowed at this vacation rental.
• Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.
• Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.