Aloha Tiny House - Dash Point Tacoma

100% Recommended
2 people
No pets
Welcome to our cozy Aloha Tiny House, the perfect central Pacific Northwest location in the quiet neighborhood of Dash Point, NE Tacoma. Just up the street from several beach parks, the Aloha Tiny House includes everything you need for a comfortable stay all wrapped up in a cozy tiny house with your own parking spot and private entrance and deck.

Small but mighty: Tiny house living in 135 square feet plus queen bed loft and additional storage loft. The Aloha Tiny house, private parking, entrance and deck are separate from our house below. We actually lived in the tiny house while we were building our main house and it is cozy and sturdy in all weather.

The Neighborhood: Dash Point is a quiet NE Tacoma community on the Puget Sound (salt water, not a lake) about 20 minutes from Tacoma city center and we are a few blocks up from Dash Point dock and park. Our street becomes especially quiet once everyone is home from work and the only people we see are neighbors walking their dogs.

We are not near public transportation or walking distance to any shops. You can walk down to the Dash Point dock and beach park but it is uphill on the way back.

The No-No's:
- Absolutely no smoking or drugs on the property of any kind including E-cigs, marijuana or other drugs. In addition to a fire hazard in the small, wood (tiny house) space, smells quickly soak in and we have guests and family with severe allergies.
- No parties or events.
- Not suitable for more than two people. A parent and child combination A-OK as long as parent is responsible for their child climbing the ladder to the loft.
- Neighborhood quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am.

Becoming the Aloha Tiny House: Our Aloha Tiny House evolved over time. While we lived in the original house on the property, a 600 sq ft retrofitted fishing shack from the 1920s, we needed extra storage. We wanted our storage shed to have curb appeal in the neighborhood and loved ideas from library books about tiny houses. Our tiny house plans changed throughout the building process based on what materials we could salvage and puzzle together. Most of the materials were recycled from wood salvage lots, liquidation, and 2nd hand companies. We did all the work ourselves (okay, mostly Tony with assist from Attina) and we lived in it ourselves when we tore down the fishing shack and built our house. After our building project the tiny house became a guest room but friends kept asking to rent it long-term. After one of our long-term renters moved out, a family member suggested hosting and we have been officially sharing our Aloha Tiny House since the Spring of 2017.
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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
BBQ
Heating

Details

  • Check in after 3:00pm
    Check out before 11:00am
  • Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
    Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

•Air conditioner/fan/dehumidifier in the loft with remote control.

•Of note, you must be able to climb the secured ladder to the queen bed loft.

•The deck includes a table and chairs and a gas BBQ. Don't forget to look up; a bald eagle family lives in the neighborhood and we also enjoy seasonal osprey, blue herons, stellar jays, and other fun bird watching.

•The storage loft provides beach chairs, cooler, beach towels and beach blanket for your convenience and enjoyment of our local beaches. The storage loft also stores the ironing board and extra bedding if someone wants to sleep on the loveseat futon.

•Kitchen includes mini fridge, K-pod coffee brewer, pour over carafe, large toaster oven, electric griddle, microwave, electric kettle, blender, small crock pot, and dishes and utensils and other essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, paper towels etc. Pots and pans provided for the BBQ and BBQ utensils are stored with the BBQ.

•Bathroom includes all towels, soaps and shampoos as well as hair dryer, iron and other amenities.

•Roku TV with HDMI and USB ports. The antennae picks up more channels than basic cable. WiFi is also provided. A lap desk is provided for comfortable laptop use or other projects from the comfort of the loveseat futon.

•We have pets in our yard below but they do not go in the Aloha Tiny House. There are also other neighborhood animals, both domestic and wild that pass through our lot from time to time.

We both work unpredictable schedules but call or text for any of your needs or questions. We are happy to provide any directions or recommendations you may need. You will probably only see us if we are parking at the same time or working in the yard below.

Prices

  • Base Price $78 / night
  • Cleaning Fee $45
  • Discounts 
    10% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer

Reviews (1)

100% Recommended

Sawyer

8 May 2022
We had an amazing time! Attina and Tony have a beautiful home, and it was a cozy way to spend the weekend. We got to explore Dash Point State Park, paddleboard around Dash Point Pier, and walk around downtown Tacoma!
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Attina & Tony
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We were both raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and have just had our 25th wedding anniversary. Before we were married we both had the opportunity to live in Hawaii (Tony on Maui, Attina on Oahu) and love anything that involves nature and the water, whether snorkeling, surfing, kiteboarding, fishing, boating, kayaking, etc. We play nice during the work week fulfilling work commitments but spend our free time either working on our house projects or sneaking away on the water to recharge.
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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

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Paddleboarding At Dash Point Pier

Included in your stay at the Aloha Tiny Home are two inflatable paddleboards and a kayak. We took a paddleboard out for an early morning jaunt around the pier. Keep your eye out for any seals that like to swim close to shore!

Outdoor Equipment Provided

Enjoy the outdoors with the following equipment included in your stay.

Stand-up paddleboard (2)
Kayak (1)
One-person, sit on top kayak. Two blow-up paddleboards.

Location

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Adventures Nearby

Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.

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Indulging At Browns Point Diner

This is a classic, chrome-seat diner that serves big breakfasts and has a delicious take on the eggs Benedict featuring a croissant. Seats fill up pretty quickly once brunch time rolls around, so be sure to get in early.
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Exploring Dash Point State Park

The Norpoint Way Trailhead marks one of many entrances to Dash Point State Park. The minute you step onto the trail, the suburbia of Tacoma disappears and you are fully surrounded by lush trees and the sound of a creek nearby. The Know It All Kid Trail is a quick and easy loop if you're looking for a bit of fresh air, but maps at the start of the trail detail countless other fantastic areas to explore.
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Exploring Antique Row

Downtown Tacoma has many streets and spots to explore, and our first stop was Antique Row. At the head of this stretch is Bostwick Cafe, a small coffee shop located in the historic Bostwick building, which has been a fixture in Tacoma since the late 1800s. Offering coffee, quick sandwiches, and a chance to immerse yourself in the town's history, Bostwick is the perfect start to a walk past shop after shop of antiques, oddities, and one-of-a-kind finds.
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Through The Museum Of Glass

The Museum of Glass, in downtown Tacoma, is an immersive experience from the moment you step onto the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. As you walk over the bustling highway, you are met with gorgeous handblown glass pieces that hang above you and span the walls of the display cases. The iconic, conical shape of the museum's hot shop greets you at the end of the bridge, and a sweeping staircase leads you into the lobby. Be sure to check the museum's schedule to see if you can catch a live hot shop demonstration!

Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Billy_Frank_Jr_Nisqually/about.html

Idylwood Park

Enjoy an afternoon at Idylwood Park. Explore the 17-acre park, which is located on the north-western shores of picturesque Lake Sammamish. Featuring a swimming beach, a bathhouse and restrooms. Launch car-top boats from the park’s small ramp, fish from a pier or the beach. Picnic shelters and picnic tables are also available.

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$78per night