Tacoma, WA, United States

Map & Compass Hideaway-Your Explore WA Basecamp

The Map & Compass Hideaway is your cozy base camp for quality time with family & friends or for exploring all the sights Washington State and Tacoma have to offer! With fast wifi, modern amenities, full air conditioning, a sprawling yard, fenced perimeter, fully stocked kitchen, and an outdoor deck with seating, fireplace, and BBQ, you have everything you need to spend quality time with the ones who matter in total comfort. Outfitted with plenty of personal touches to show you the beauty of WA!

6 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Good to know

Our home is perfect for whether you want to spend quality nights in, or go out and explore. Whether you call Washington home or not, we hope that our personal touches will teach you more about the area, the state, and all of the wonderful destinations and activities Washington has to offer if you choose to explore. This three-bedroom hideaway has easy access to SeaTac airport and is conveniently located close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation, making it easy to check out all of Tacoma. Additionally, our location is perfect for exploring Washington National Parks such as Mt Rainier, and Olympic National Park, as well as Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, nearby Vashon Island, and Point Defiance Park and Zoo. Map & Compass Hideaway is a three-bedroom family home featuring: • A large front and back yard, fully fenced • Spacious living/dining area with a Roku smart TV, a collection of books and board games, a dining table that can accommodate six individuals, and a one-of-a-kind handcrafted disco lighthouse. (See pictures) • Air conditioning in each bedroom & living room The main floor holds: • Living/Dining room • King bedroom • Queen bedroom • Full bathroom • Full kitchen with oven, range, dishwasher, microwave, and smart Samsung refrigerator (with water and ice dispensers) • Blender, rice cooker, toaster oven, and several coffee options: Keurig machine, French press, and a drip coffee machine with a high-quality coffee grinder and local beans provided. The kitchen connects to the convenient laundry room with a full washer and dryer, which opens out to the back deck. • Upstairs is the master bedroom with king bed, smart TV, and en-suite private bathroom. Enjoy the lightning-fast Wi-Fi for Zoom calls, to work remotely, or just to play. This quiet home provides plenty of spaces for you to work, including seating in each bedroom, and a dedicated desk setup resides in the lower queen bedroom. The backyard holds a wood deck with tables, seating, and string lights. There is a wood-burning outdoor fireplace and a charcoal barbecue grill, perfect for a cozy and memorable meal on a summer night. (Or any night!) This house is located in a sweet spot, where the neighborhood is residential yet you're not far away from anything you need. Gorgeous Wapato Park is less than a mile away, featuring a beautiful setting of lake and forest. Features include a walking trail around the lake (.9 miles), a playground, a dog park, picnic shelters, and an impressive, historic pergola. Non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake and it is stocked every spring with trout for fishing. You will be just blocks away from I5, with easy access to the mall, all of Tacoma, and the rest of glorious Washington State. There is also public transport available and several bus stops available in walking distance of the house. You can visit the Pierce Transit website or use their mobile app to access route maps, schedules, and fare information. Professionally managed by Host Jeeves.

House Rules

✅ Please be respectful of neighbors at all times ✅ No additional guests allowed without prior approval ✅ No drugs or weapons allowed on premises ✅ No smoking or vaping allowed on premises. Please go outside if you wish to smoke or vape anything. ✅ For stays over 14 days we require additional cleanings and fees every two weeks. ✅ We require the person booking to stay at the property, acting as the responsible party. ID Verification is required to book. ✅ We do not allow parties or boisterous events in order to prevent damage to the property, as well as respecting our neighbors (both in regards to noise and parking space/street presence) as this is a small residential neighborhood. ✅ We may not be able to accommodate early check-in or late check-out due to demand, guest bookings and cleaner scheduling. Please respect our 4pm check-in time and 11am check-out times unless other agreed-to arrangements have been made. ✅ No pets allowed ✅ Children are welcome but please keep them supervised, especially around the outdoor fireplace or barbecue grill.

Other Details to Note

We truly hope you have a wonderful stay. Whether you're reuniting with friends or hosting/visiting family, the Map & Compass Hideaway welcomes you! There are external cameras for the security of our guests and the safety of our home. There are NO cameras inside the home. As this is a residential location, please be respectful of our neighbors and the surrounding area. We don't anticipate any disturbances or intrusions, but please inform us if any problems occur. There is a police/fire station nearby at Wapato Park if there are any issues of privacy or safety. Please make sure to use the charcoal BBQ and wood-burning fireplace on the back deck responsibly and safely. By renting this property you are assuming all risk of and liability for any damage done to person or property, agents, employees, or visitors in accessing the fireplace, BBQ, and/or any other feature or amenity, including any staircases, occasioned by the present or future condition of the premises both latent and manifest. Anyone age 16 or under near the fireplace or BBQ when in use MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES . No exceptions. Neither MGP LLC nor the property owner will be responsible for accidents or injury to guest(s) and/or their visitors, or loss of money or valuables of any kind. Acceptance of this reservation and booking is explicit agreement to the above limitations of host, manager, and owner liability limitations.

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • Fireplace guards
  • Outlet covers

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

You'll be located in Tacoma, near the Fern Hill neighborhood. This is a quiet and residential area with nearby parks, transit, and very close to restaurants and shopping. You will also be blocks away from I5 for easy access without any traffic noise. Tacoma Mall is minutes away.

Guest Access

Guests can make use of the entire house. Some areas are locked for private and supply storage, but guests can make full use of the house, the kitchen, laundry room, outdoor deck, fireplace, and barbecue grill.

Find us

Bus stops are close by and in walking distance, including routes 55 (North/South), 41 (East/West), 48 (North/South) and more on nearby Alaska St, 56th St, and Sheridan Ave. Interstate 5 is three blocks away and super accessible, giving easy access to all kinds of destinations near and far. We are so close to the interstate, yet far enough that you do not hear any traffic sounds from the home. There is free parking available in the front of the house, on a gravel section adjacent to the front gate. There is space for at least two cars. Please be respectful to neighbors and do not take or block their own parking in front of their houses. There is additional parking on the street and nearby streets as well.

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