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Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Catch some rays on this holiday home's private beach or spend the day at a water park. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

A private beach and a water park are featured at the holiday home.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Kathy Nguyen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Cozy Home Steel Lake
Lakefront - Cozy Home - Steel Lake Federal Way
Lakefront - Cozy Home - Steel Lake Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Federal Way, WA

What's nearby

  • The Outlet Collection - 8 min drive
  • Wild Waves Theme and Water Park - 9 min drive
  • Emerald Downs - 9 min drive
  • ShoWare Center - 11 min drive
  • Muckleshoot Casino - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Kent Station - 11 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yummy Teriyaki - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Mongolian Gril - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kwan Tip Thai - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪UnderGround Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies located?

Nestled on the beach, this Federal Way holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The Commons at Federal Way and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Federal Way Community Center. Saltwater State Park and Lake Fenwick Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Lakefront - Lower Floor - No animal - Allergies Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 132 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was very clean and the lake was beautiful however our stay did not exactly meet our expectations. The house itself is awkward and had a very strong smell of cleaning product or air freshener. Also it’s in the flight path of Seatac airport so there was a lot of noise from planes during the day. We found the communication to be a bit quirky there were quite a few rules and signs posted throughout the place (nothing unreasonable) which took away from the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleepless in Seattle
Although the lake views was breathtaking, the home interior space was much smaller then we expected. This is a lower level rental and the ceiling was very thin as we could hear the person’s heavy footsteps walking around all day & night from the upstairs unit. It was annoying and very difficult to sleep at night. Due to this, we decided to spend our days/nights out of the rental which defeated the purpose of us choosing this rental. The washer/dryer is shared, the shower is extremely small, the toilet was strange/crooked, the refrigerator was in the living room, everything inside the home was outdated and the walk down to the rental was very uneven/unleveled concrete (steps) which made it difficult to bring luggage down/up from the car. I recently had surgery and it was very challenging for me to walk up/down. Risk/fall factor. Things were very outdated in the home and this property is definitely a fixer upper. The outdoor deck seems very poorly made and had broken structural pieces. The owner seemed nice and let us check in early, but she had so many unnecessary rules. I felt overwhelmed receiving her lengthy messages prior to checking in. Lastly, I did not appreciate someone shutting off the dryer cycle while my clothes were being dried. Im not sure if it was the upstairs tenant or the owner. We checked in and were hoping to get some laundry done as we got off a cruise, but laundry was left in the dryer so we waited patiently until the evening. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Seattle and National Park location!
Great location for visiting National Parks and Seattle! Kathy was easy to communicate with and accommodating for our late arrival and throughout our stay. We enjoyed taking the boats on the lake too. Would recommend this place for visiting Seattle and/or Mt. Rainer and Olympic National park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rid K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Kathy was so wonderful and accommodating!! The house was cute and cozy with a beautiful view! We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Disliked: Cleanliness
Avoid this property
After inital good communication with owner, we arrived very late to an abysmal property that was nothing like as advertised. Unsafe rock stairs to basement entrance. We informed thrbowner we would be arriving after dark and there was absolutely no appropriate loghting to find the key which was left in the bbq. Actually getting the door open in the dark was another obstacle. Once we were jnsode I immediately realized we couldnt stay. Thwre were no lights kn and we stumbled around looking for switches for light. More disappointing was that the unit was freezing and when we did have light the thermostate read 58. It was 11 p m and i had my young son with me. We were freezong trying to gwt the heat to turn on. After some back and forth the owner showed up and gave me a song and dance about the heat unit, the bottim line was, after 30min it was still 58deg. This doesnt even get to the part where the shower was a disgusting 3x3ft excuse for a shower, the "kitchen" was a fridge in the living area and essentially what looked like a temporary sink you would find in a camper. The owner refused to refund me in anyway. After an hour I ledt the unit for a hotel. If someone is willing to lose the cost of their stay and pay the cost for a hotel, then that tells you everything you need to know about this property. Avoid at all costs. I've happily stayed in many VRBOs for many years but never have experienced a situation as this. 9 out of 10 owners are excellent hosts, but not this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on the lake
It was very easy to communicate with Kathy, before, during and after stay. She met us at check-in, gave us a tour of the house and property. Invited us to eat as many pears, plums and apples as we wanted. There were kayaks and a paddle boat with safery gear for use. The lake is charming and so laid back. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin-like feel on a lake
Nice house on lake. Clean, well provisioned, great views and right on lake with use of paddle boat, pontoon rower, and kayak. Not high-end, more cabin-like. Great for our purposes, close to where a relative lived. Twin bedroom spacious, queen bedroom small. A couple of reviews complained about all the instructions and posted cautions. This is probably why the property is well-maintained. We found the owner friendly and very responsive. Appropriately priced, a good value for the price. excellent for small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse was great
This property was perfect. Rooms are comfortable. It was close to freeway and a quick drive to both Seattle and Tacoma. Very quiet area with a nice yard on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Kathy was an amazing host and responsive to my questions. Restaurants and stores are all within a few minutes drive, and the mornings drinking coffee on the deck is without compare. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kermit W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
owner is a con artist
was sent threatening email before check in. there is only ac in one room. square foot size was fabricated by a lot. I had to check out early because of size and lack of central ac. The owner illegally charge my card. I never had a terrible experience like this before. Beware..
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie a., North Chesterfield,VA.

Liked: Cleanliness
Federal Way
Great place. Very comfortable.The landscape grounds was beautiful.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Very nice quiet place situated on a scenic lake. Beyond a covered porch - there's a grill, fire pit and access to a kayak. There's a nice kitchen and the place is clean and comfortable. The owners were friendly and quick to answer my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Had a great stay for our family. Our 2 small children had a blast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

William D.

Beware
Two days prior to check-in, received somewhat threatening and wholly unethical (if now unlawful) note from owner stating that if we allow anyone not previously listed as a guest into property, then we would be ejected without refund. This note, which fundamentally novates the original agreement, is an avoidable stench on the property. Otherwise, the property is passably clean minimally equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice stay
small investments would make this property better. E.g., new pots/pans, new decent silverware, new decent mixing bowls, etc. Owners care about the property and are easy to interact with and are responsive. Just needs some small investments to make it less like a batchlor pad. Could also use quality twin bed mattress upgrades. Again, minor investments
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely book here again
Location was ideal. 15 min to the light rail; close to SeaTac. Quiet neighborhood. Ideal for our party of 4 adults but you should be aware that it is more of a cabin. We would definitely book again. The host was helpful and prompt with answering questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Summer L., Seattle'ish

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views
Enjoyed our stay and Kathy was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway on the lake!
Great house on a lake with beach park nearby, kayaks and peddle boats and big beautiful yard. Perfect for kids to play and stay entertained without leaving the house!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Great Host
Cathy was a great host. Very respondent. The first floor of the house was just right for our stay in the Seattle Area. The house was advertised for eight, we had six adults and it was crowded. It would be the perfect stay for four adults or a family with up to four children. The house was clean and the lake was beautiful. It is close to expressways for easy access to Seattle loop attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!!
Kathy was a wonderful host. The VRBO was very clean and the garden was absolutely beautiful. The backyard had plenty of space for our kids to run around as well as a place for us to relax. Kathy made sure to communicate with us that the water had to be switched off for a couple of hours but made sure it was convenient for our schedule where we knew we wouldn't be back for a few hours. Everything was amazing and would definitely return to her place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dena E., Rye, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely holiday oasis with the best host EVER!
This property is a hidden gem in so many ways. It's location between Tacoma and Seattle is super convenient, as well as the shopping district and highways nearby. The lake is tranquil and beautiful, especially at night. Despite being on a fairly busy intersection and overhead flight path, it's amazingly quiet (the unit faces towards the lake so we didn't even notice the traffic much). I didn't see any neighbors in the week that we stayed (end of May), other than flocks of ducks and geese that live on the lake. We also saw bats at night and bald eagles during the day. With kayaks and paddle boats to use, it made staying on the lake fun for the whole family. We especially loved sitting around the campfire at night. We were snug but very comfortable in our group of eight staying in the lower level of this two-unit home. But the BEST part of all was the incredible attention and communication by the host, Kathy! She is so thoughtful, kind, and caring. We will definitely contact her again if/when we stay in the Seattle/Tacoma area again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Federal Way WA
We stayed 5 nights and found the property perfect for our stay, location, cleanliness and privacy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four-night stay for family visit
Kathy was excellent in her communications; she wanted to make sure we were able to get into the property on our first night and was responsive when I had questions about parking. We were there to visit family in Federal Way and didn’t spend much time at the property during our stay, but the view of the lake was very nice right outside the window each morning and we would have enjoyed spending more time on the deck right outside the door. The overnights were chilly when we were there, so needed to use the heat in each of the rooms (which worked great). This wasn’t a big deal, but the heat in the room with the two twin beds was controlled by a thermostat outside the room, so it took one night for us to figure out the right temperature setting given we closed the door when sleeping each evening. Overall we thank Kathy for the hospitality and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Lake house
Nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful glow
Although i did not get to meet Kathy. We texted and spoke on the phone. next time i come back I want to meet with this sweet lady in person! She was so kind and considerate! The home was so wonderful! Clean! Quite! Peaceful! The view, sitting on the deck of the water, the sunset, the sunrise, and the ducks.Were absolutely Awesome! Thank you so much Kathy!I cant wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022