The Whale's Tale Roomy Waterfront Stay w/ Views, Coffee & Chill

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  drone shot from above house
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  Dining and kitchen w/ views of water & Mt. Rainier
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  Backyard firepit w/Mt. Rainier behind
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  Kitchen and dining
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  Outdoor dining with water views
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  Lush garden and backyard set up
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  Living room
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  Master bedroom
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  Orcas behind the house
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  Main living room
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  Backyard hammocks and outdoor seating
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  Kitchen view of Mt. Rainier
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  Main living room
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  Main living room
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  Main living room w/electric fireplace
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  Front of the house
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  Upper Back patio
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  Main living room
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  Eagles at Minter Creek
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  Dining and living room
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  Mt. Rainier & Puget sound
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  Main level
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  Kitchen & Bay window
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  Kitchen and bay window
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  humpbacks behind the house
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  Half bath main level
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  Master bedroom
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  Master bed private patio
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  Master bath
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  Mt Rainer from back yard
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  Master shower
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  King guest - upstairs
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  King guest upstairs
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  Guest bath upstairs
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  Olympic mountains behind house
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  Guest bath upstairs
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  Office w/queen sleeper
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  Queen sleeper sofa
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  Lower Level w/gym
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  Eagles on beach
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  Lower level living room & gym
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  Lower level living room view
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  Reclining couch
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  Kayak views
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  Gym
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  Eagle flying
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  Lower level queen
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  Lower level queen
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  Lower level bathroom
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  Lower level bathroom
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  Backyard
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  Backyard
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  Pergola with dining table
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  Firepit & pergola
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  Firepit & pergola
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  Pergola dining views
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  Shade garden
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Welcome to The Whale’s Tale by Shoreside Sanctuaries – a spacious waterfront home in Gig Harbor that’s perfect for families, groups, or anyone who enjoys great views, good coffee, and relaxing while someone else deals with the minions, I mean children. Wink wink, Ya gotta love em'!

Less than an hour from Seattle, this 3,400-square-foot home sits on nearly half an acre overlooking Mt. Rainier, Raft Island, and Henderson Bay. Whether you’re spotting orcas, grilling on the deck, or hiding with a book and a latte, you’ll have plenty of space to do your thing.

🛏️ Sleeping arrangements:
2 king bedrooms
1 queen bedroom
1 office with a queen sleeper sofa
3 full bathrooms + a half bath Real beds. Real privacy. No bunk beds or air mattresses.

🛋️ Room to relax:
The open living area has hardwood floors, big windows, a cozy bay seat, and an electric fireplace. There’s room to gather—or to escape from the group for a few quiet minutes of sanity.

☕ Coffee snobs welcome:
We take our caffeine seriously.
You’ll find a full espresso setup including:
A top notch espresso make with QR code instructions
A single-serve brewer
French press
Vietnamese phin filter
Pour-over kit
Plus plenty of mugs, so no one’s stuck drinking from a measuring cup.

🍳 Kitchen perks:
Large island, induction cooktop, granite counters, and stocked for REAL cooking. Whether you’re making seafood pasta or just plating up takeout like a pro, you’re covered.

🌿 Outdoor space:
Deck and balcony overlook a garden, fire pit, and the bay. Grill, dine outside, toss a Frisbee, or just sit back and soak it in. The private neighborhood beach is just a 5-minute walk—gate key included.

🦐 Local gems:
Minterbrook Oyster Co. is less than a mile away with fresh oysters, crab, mussels, and clams.

Minter Creek Hatchery offers a low-key nature stop and a look at local salmon.

Downtown Gig Harbor has restaurants, shops, distilleries, ice cream, and harbor tours—definitely worth a visit.

🚗 Location:
About an hour from Seattle, Olympia, and the Olympic National Forest. Whether you want a chill weekend or a full itinerary, this is a great base.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: Ninety-seven percent (97.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 21 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Twenty-five percent (25.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 7 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Location

Gig Harbor, Washington

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