Pet-friendly vacation rentals in University Place

Welcome to the PNW! Bring the kids or not.

🏡 Welcome to Your Perfect Getaway in Tacoma! Tucked away on a quiet, family-friendly street, our clean and peaceful home is perfect for relaxing, recharging, or exploring the PNW. Guests love the comfy beds, fenced yard, and safe neighborhood. Whether you're here for family, work, or fun, you'll feel right at home, just like our many happy returning guests. We appreciate every single guest we've had. Thank you, and we can't wait to host you soon! See you Tmrw let us know if you have requests!!!

Willow Leaf Cottage

This charming studio cottage sits nestled under a willow tree; creating a mood of serenity. The queen sized bed has a memory foam mattress, & luxury linens. The kitchenette has fridge, microwave, Keurig machine, & electric hot plate. Through the window you’ll see the rustic playhouse & gazebo. The bathroom with shower is sparkly clean. Spacious parking—only a few feet from the cottage. Whether you’re here for a concert or a graduation, this little house will enhance your visit. Fan/no AC

Five Peaks Cottage Beach HotTub Kayaks Treehouse

Welcome to Five Peaks Cottage. Stunning views of Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound. The cottage and companion pirate ship tree house are steps from the shore where you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and leisurely beach walks. Loft bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, well equipped kitchen, wifi, large deck w/ hot tub, BBQ, bar. Fire pit and lawn at waters edge. On 23 acre horse farm with 510 feet of private beach and 1 1/2 miles of walking trails. Relax, enjoy eagles, blue heron, seals, and an occasional Orca.

Stand Alone Beach Studio: dock & kayaks!

Enjoy our stand-alone studio on Wollochet Bay. Studio is above detached garage and is the guest house behind the waterfront home. Beach studio has private circular stairway entrance. Located on quiet and serene private lane only 7 miles to downtown Gig Harbor for historic fishing village strolls and great dining. Kayaks provided. 700-square-foot studio features three skylights, high ceilings, two sets of French doors, 2nd bath dnstrs, ceiling fan and lots of surrounding windows A/C. Wash/dry

Guesthouse on Luxury Mini-Ranch

Entire Guesthouse on fenced acreage with rolling hills, sports court, firepit, view of Mt. Rainier, horse friends that come right up to the fence. Wonderful property for friendly dogs! Guesthouse is bright and airy, with views over the ranch and pastures. Air Conditioned! Cook in a full-size kitchen, relax in a huge master bedroom suite with mountain views and master bath w/ jetted tub and walk-in shower and enjoy private patios with sunrise to sunset views and a huge firepit + BBQ area.

Cozy Beach Cottage on Budd Inlet — Pet Friendly!

PADDLEBOARDS AVAILABLE TO RENT, $25/STAY, JUNE TO SEP. Let us know if you'd like to use them, and we will send a payment request. Home sits on a peaceful waterfront setting with everything you need. Watch the wildlife and relax. 27 steps lead down. Quiet retreat. 3 mi from grocery stores, pubs, and restaurants. Downtown Oly, 15 minutes by car. Close access to Hwy 101. Avail. daily and weekly year-round; monthly stays available between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Dogs and kids allowed.

1904 home near Tacoma dome & convention center

This home is beautiful, from the welcoming covered porch entry, into the fully restored interior with elegant high ceilings. The house offers all the comfort of a brand new construction while maintaining the original character of this 1904 home. Within 5 minutes from the University of Washington Tacoma, museums & theaters. Within walking distance of hospitals, parks, local retail, cafes and pubs or pop down into the city for a fun night at the casinos, different theaters or the Tacoma Dome

Chambers Bay House in the Trees

Mid Century Modern inspired oasis overlooking forested Kobayashi Park and Chambers Creek - well used in summer. Designed by renowned Tacoma architect Russell Garrison, this home boasts original charm with floor-to-ceiling windows and large wrap-around deck. Located two miles from Chambers Bay and the golf course that hosted the 2015 U.S. Open. Explore Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, and everything Seattle/Tacoma has to offer. Hosts live next door and available to answer questions.

Welcome to S. Rochester in Tacoma! 2BR, 1BA house!

Welcome to beautiful Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest! We look forward to having you enjoy your visit in our adorable home! Beautiful view of the Puget Sound and beaches only blocks away. Conveniently located in a walk-able neighborhood with several amenities nearby! 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4), fully stocked and equipped bathroom and kitchen, full size washer/dryer, WI-FI, AC, cable, beautifully decorated, recently remodeled & furnished. Everything you need to feel right at home!

Peaceful Loft Retreat in Historic Victorian

This private loft is designed to feel calm, easy, and thoughtfully prepared from the moment you arrive. Set at the top of a historic 1892 Victorian, it offers a quiet, light-filled space to unwind—perfect for solo travelers, couples, or anyone looking for a peaceful place to land. Guests often tell me they love starting their mornings in the window sitting area with coffee, watching the light come in, or winding down at night in the cozy sleeping space under the vaulted ceilings.

Secluded Serenity Cottage

Your journey to serenity is a lovely 5-to-8-minute walk down a historic hillside to the secluded community of Sunrise Beach. Walking down the private driveway you may see a family of deer on your left when you pass the Historical Marker. As you walk past the houses and cabins on the waterfront, you might be reminded of Silverstein’s charming “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” The reward for your journey will be the treasure waiting for you at “the prettiest cottage on the beach.”

Family, Dog Friendly, Waterfront Beach House

Come stay in Longbranch away from the city and enjoy this serene beach front property with a 400 sq. foot deck and its scenic Mt Rainier view. This modernized mid-century property sits on over 1.5 acres with small orchard and abundant wildlife of land and sea.  Enjoy the amenities of a waterfront lifestyle with 5 kayaks and 2 SUP to explore Filucy Bay and beyond. Sit by the wood burning fireplace during those chilly PNW evenings or relax on the comfortable deck furniture.