The Nest

Remodeled from top to bottom and full of natural light, this cozy Gig Harbor getaway will add a dose of modern style to your Pacific Northwest escape. Sip your morning coffee and read the newspaper with views of Mt. Rainier and Gig Harbor, prepare your own meals using the gas grill, and come home from your daily excursions to lovely cabinetry, elegant furnishings, and large windows. What’s nearby: This 650-square-foot space sits just over a mile north of downtown Gig Harbor, which is home to charming shops, wonderful restaurants, and a theater. You’ll have easy access to Highway 16, Port Orchard (16 miles north), the Southworth Ferry Terminal (16 miles north, with boats to Vashon Island and West Seattle), and Bremerton (21 miles north). Port Townsend and the wilds of Olympic National Park are also within day-tripping distance. Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen Private entrance Additional queen-size blow-up mattress in the closet