The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance
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The Blue Ruby - nestled in Point Defiance
Ruston, Washington 98407, United States
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Property Description
We are thrilled to offer our vacation home from our family to yours.
This Townhome is in a great location, easy to find and close to all the amenities in Point Defiance and Ruston.
With 2 king bedrooms and a spacious bunk room, premium natural gas grill and hot tub, 2 smart TVs, work from home spaces, and beautiful views of the Puget Sound — this place has it all!
The space
Spend your evenings cooking and dining in our open concept kitchen and living area. The kitchen is fully stocked for all of your needs, and has been described as “lavish” by guests. We have a 55” smart TV and fireplace with easy on/off switch in the living room for cozy raining PNW evenings, or soak in the hot tub in the back yard while grilling on the Weber grill with natural gas line. Our master bathroom also boasts a deep soaking tub with water views.
In the mornings sip your coffee on the second story porch watching the Puget Sound. It’s a great spot for sunset views as well.
We have two king rooms and a bunk room with a twin over full configuration, making it a winner for couples traveling together, families or solo travelers alike.
The space also offers covered off street parking in the garage and ample street parking.
Neighborhood:
Point Ruston, Point Defiance Park and the Zoo / Aquarium are all within walking distance (less than a mile). There is a co-op just down the street for groceries, or hit up the Point Ruston Farmer’s Market. In the summer Point Ruston hosts live concerts and has a water feature that our kids love to play in.
Takana Take-out and Antique Sandwich shops are perfect spots for a take away lunch to be enjoyed in the Point Defiance park or Point Ruston waterfront.
For coffee checkout Coffeezaun or Dancing Goats!
Parking:
The house is best accessed by car, though public transit is nearby. Ample parking for large parties with multiple cars. We provide off street garage parking for 1-2 vehicles as well.
walking distance to groceries, coffee shops, etc
walking distance (1mile) to Point Defiance Zoo and adventure park
walking distance (1mile) to Point Ruston
less than 9 mins to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
less than 9 mins to 6th ave with plenty of bars and shops!
45 mins to SeaTac Airport
Other things to note:
While we love bringing our young daughters to this townhome, there are some things to be aware of before bringing your small children. We have a fireplace, hot tub, stairs and other features which are not child proofed. Let us know if you have any questions regarding kids or would like the child items put out (additional $30 cleaning fee to sanitize and store items between uses). Kid Gear must be requested at minimum 24 hours before check in. There is also a busy street (Pearl) next to the house, please do not let your young children play in the yard unattended.
Guest access
We are firm believers in king size beds, and have two of them available. The main bedroom features a king memory foam bed, walk in closet and private balcony with water views, en-suite bathroom and soaking tub.
The second king room has a mini en-suite with an in room sink and vanity, and large closet. The third bedroom or “bunk room” features a twin over full bunk, desk and another mini en-suite sink and vanity.
During your stay you have private access to the whole home and off street garage parking!
Other things to note
We love our location, which is a straight shot to Point Defiance Park and other attractions and easy to find from the freeway! However there is road noise from the nearby Pearl St.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Gray Army Airfield
(30.7 km)
Airport: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
(42.7 km)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
3 bedrooms: 1 single bed 2 king beds and 1 double bed
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9.8/10
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12 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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Sophie L.
December 27, 2024
We enjoyed our stay!
The owners have put a lot of thoughts to make this place a great home away from home. Well stocked kitchen to make quick meals, enjoy morning coffee, and our favorite spot is to sit next to the fireplace during the cold evenings. We will be back!
Elizabeth T.
January 1, 2025
Perfect pet-friendly spot
Clean, well maintained property with communicative owners. Furthermore, clear, posted instructions for everything in the house from the washer/dryer to check in/out. Hottub is a total bonus. Grateful for the pet friendly accommodations. Well worth it.
Jeremiah J.
December 2, 2024
Excellent property in a great location
This property was perfect for my family. It is in an excellent location within walking distance to Point Defiance Park and the Vashon ferry. There are really good restaurants all around. The property is clean and well appointed. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone going to Tacoma.
Trey S.
September 29, 2024
Top Notch Home and Hosts!
One of the best vacation homes I’ve stayed in. Super clean and great hosts!
Deb M.
September 13, 2024
Girls trip
The Blue Ruby was just perfect for our girls trip. We loved the individual sinks for each bedroom and everything was convenient and well planned. The outdoor space was also fantastic!
Clarinda K.
September 10, 2024
Weekend at Blue Ruby
Owner very easy to communicate with. I think i am allergic to to tge cleaning products but there were air purifiers
Sean B.
September 3, 2024
Good spot to base activities
House has all the conveniences of home plus a hot tub. Really kid friendly. Comfy beds. Good stay!
Verified traveler
September 12, 2024
Great location!
Stayed here for 3 nights so we could take the kids to the zoo. Point Defiance is only a few minutes away. The property had everything we needed and was very clean. There were toys, games, and books for the children. The hot tub was a nice perk!
Karen A.
July 29, 2024
Tacoma- Go there for neighborhood outdoor fun
Well maintained with privacy near fun outdoor parks and zoo and aquarium with ferry ride for time on the water and near-by island. .
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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
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Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Gray Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 30.73KM |
| Nearest Train Station | South Tacoma |
| Distance to Train Station | 11.58KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |



