Family-friendly vacation rentals in University Place

Oceanway Cozy studio, Private Entrance

Enjoy a Cozy studio with your own entrance, self check in and a bathroom only for you, next to studio. Work place desk Close to Titlow beach Weekly Discount! In your way to Olympic national park & Mount rainier Near hospitals, Tacoma Dome, college and University Near Point Ruston, popular waterfront destination in Tacoma 15 min to Point Defiance Park, Zoo & Aquarium Chambers Bay Golf course Tacoma College Puget Sound University University of WA Tacoma Multicare, CHI, St Joseph hospital JBLM

Tucked Away Skoolie Experience #gloriatheskoolie

Drive down past our farm amongst the trees and wildlife. Adventure awaits in this beautifully recently converted school bus. See what it's like to live in a tiny home with all the amenities. Get fresh eggs from the chickens, sit on the porch, roast s'mores, lay in the hammock, play games, shower with nature all around you, and just rest and restore. Located 15 minutes from downtown Tacoma and 13 minutes from the Puyallup Fair. For more pictures and adventures follow us at #gloriatheskoolie

Point Defiance/Ruston; extra clean, self check in!

Nestled between city and nature, Pt Defiance Quarters overlooks the Puget Sound at the entrance to 5 mile drive. Enjoy coffee on the covered porch while watching the ferry come in! Unwind in this bright, spacious studio, sleeping in the cozy, queen size bed. Less than a mile away you’ll find the Pt Ruston waterfront – enjoy a movie, eat, shop, play. An even shorter walk in the other direction will take you to our award winning zoo, beautiful rose and dahlia gardens, and peaceful duck pond.

Quiet Modern West Tacoma Guest House

Welcome to our newly remodeled guest house! This space is a separate building, equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, wifi, private parking, and is conveniently located just 2 minutes from the Narrows Bridge and Hwy 16. The neighborhood is quiet and family friendly. With such a great location and easy access to Hwy 16, you are about 45 minutes to downtown Seattle, 35 minutes to SeaTac Airport, and within 5 miles of downtown Tacoma, Ruston Way, Chambers Bay GC and the Tacoma Hospitals.

Private Relaxing Apartment in North Tacoma

Welcome to our relaxing and private studio style apartment! It is centrally located in a quiet neighborhood in North Tacoma. It is a 5 minute drive to the University of Puget Sound, and 10 minute drive to UWT and the Ruston waterfront. It has a large kitchen and washer and dryer. The main room boasts a queen bed, sofa, smart TV, dining area, walk-in closet and a full bathroom. This apartment has all the comforts of home you need so you can have a relaxing visit to Tacoma.

Living Tiny in Tacoma

Experience living tiny! Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind 150 sq ft Tiny Home in the heart of W. Tacoma. Complimentary bottle of wine will be waiting for you. Bring your walking shoes to enjoy the water views of this neighborhood or a short drive to Titlow Beach, Tacoma Narrows Bridge (to Gig Harbor), Point Ruston, Proctor District, University of Puget Sound, and just 35 miles to Seattle and 15 miles to JBLM military base. It’s time to relax and enjoy your stay! No Laundry

The Library

Welcome to the French Library, an all inclusive, stand alone, luxurious King Suite guest cottage, sister unit to The French Country Cottage. Wake up in the shadow of 150+ year old French doors repurposed as a headboard from the Villa Menier in Cannes, France and antique books from the estate of James A. Moore, developer and builder of The Moore Theatre in Seattle…open concept loft space has been elegantly restored and remodeled to feature every modern amenity…

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cabin

The Fox Den is a stand-alone cabin, located in a quiet neighborhood on Fox Island. It's a 1-minute drive, or 10 minute walk to the public beach (Fox Island Sand Spit) *Update* The Fox Island Sandspit, will be closed for maintenance on September 22, 2025 and reopen by December 1, 2025. The Fox Island Fishing Pier is still open. (12-minute drive from the Fox Den) Dogs: Up to 1 well behaved dog, is allowed with extra pet fee of $25 per stay. (No Cats Please)

Near 3 golf courses (including Chambers Bay).

Perfect for small families and business travelers. Living room, separate bedroom (queen size bed, and day bed), bathroom with shower,, microwave, fridge, stove, coffee maker (coffee, sugar & cream), dishes, silverware, pots & pans, basic toilletries, hair dryer upon request. New appliances & furnishings. Near 3 famous golf courses (including Chambers Bay), near shopping centers and mall, Gig Harbor, Point Defiance Zoo, convenient location.