Gazebo w/ TV & Fireplace | Kids Playhouse | BBQ Ready Ready for your next Pacific Northwest escape? Look no further than this University Place vacation rental! With a prime location and an expansive backyard oasis complete with a private pool and personal volleyball court, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath house has everything needed for a memorable Tacoma area retreat. Be sure to visit the Point Defiance Zoo, check out downtown museums, or explore Chambers Creek Park during your stay! -- THE PROPERTY -- SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 1 full Murphy bed - Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds - Bedroom 5: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed INDOOR LIVING - Flat-screen TVs - Board games & books - Dedicated workspace OUTDOOR LIVING - Private pool (4'-6' depth, heated) w/ large beach deck for chairs, mood lighting - Hot tub - Sauna - Furnished gazebo w/ TV, ceiling fan, curtains, 6' long gas fireplace, inter-hardwire plug-in, direct WiFi signal booster & mood lighting - Fenced backyard - Sand volleyball court (Pro Beach designed court, built to professional specs) - Outdoor dining, gas grill (propane provided) - Patio furniture - Basketball hoop - 2-story playhouse w/ carpet, lighting & children's toys KITCHEN - Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher - Keurig & drip coffee makers (coffee provided) - Blender - Dishware & flatware, cooking basics GENERAL - Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi - Washer & dryer, laundry detergent - Iron/board, trash bags/paper towels - Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer - Central heating, portable A/C units, ceiling fans FAQ - 5 exterior security cameras (facing out) ACCESSIBILITY - 2-story house, 1 step required to enter - 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on 1st floor PARKING - Garage (2 vehicles) - Driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- - 2 miles to Chambers Creek Regional Park: beach, trails, golf course - 8 miles to Downtown Tacoma - 8 miles to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - 5 miles to Tacoma Mall - 8 miles to the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, the Museum of Glass - 27 miles to Seattle–Tacoma Int’l Airport -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story house requires using 1 step to enter; 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are accessible on the 1st floor - Your safety matters. This property features 5 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located at the front door facing outward. Cameras 2 and 3 are located at the front of the house facing the driveway. Camera 4 is located on the sauna facing the patio. Camera 5 is located on the playhouse facing the pool equipment. These cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion