6836 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408, United States
#3 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Tacoma
Guests' ChoiceBased on 97 hotel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.0
Facilities
7.2
Staff
7.7
Value for money
7.9
Free Wifi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 15, 2025
Jeremy
United StatesThe room was very hot during the day and while there was full kitchen access there is very little in the way of dishes or cooking utensils.
The host was a very decent and understanding man who was willing to work with you and help you where he could. I appreciate his patience and understanding.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Chris
United StatesIt was just a room.no breakfast but the owner was very nice and for the money I couldn't expect anything more to be honest. Thank you very much for hosting us.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
Gina
United StatesThey changed location at the last minute, and we stayed in Lakewood, not at Lakehouse. It was not really clean, and the door was wide open when we got there at night, and when we left in the morning, i booked because it was cheap but it cost me more in the long run. Also, we had no key to our room, we didn't feel safe
We didn't like it at all, it was a bit creepy and didn't feel safe to us. We booked another place the next night even though we already paid☹️
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Sam
United StatesNice people and staff secure parking area
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Renaud
United StatesIt wasn’t ready for me and Aman didn’t seem to make it priority in his life. However, he was pleasant when he did get there.
Good location
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 5, 2025
Hannah
United StatesThe bed was not very comfortable but that's really the only thing I didn't like
The room was clean, and wifi and streaming services were provided. Mostly quiet. Spacious room. It is very easy to get ahold of staff, which is very much appreciated! Overall great stay for the value.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 8, 2025
David
United StatesSome noisey people in there 230 in the morning laughing hollering and fighting dont like the idea of putting my food n drinks in one fridge need mini fridges in the rooms
The room was nice owner too
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 25, 2025
Melinda
United StatesThere were other people there didn’t know there was gonna be other people who live there
It was nice
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Hong
United Statesjust one refrigerator in the kitchen and only one microwave is working
reasonable oom rates
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Katie
United StatesNO KEY or pin pad lock TO YOUR ROOM so your belongs arnt secured. There was no towels, toilet paper, internet, kitchen utensils or free laundry. Room smelled funny like musty arm pit, fridge and microwave were dirty. Charged a cleaning fee for each night even though there isn’t someone cleaning each day. I have stayed in rooming houses before and while this was clean and I would stay again if I was in a pinch. DO NOT expect ABNB or VERBO amenities (your get what you pay for) Although no key to room I didn’t feel unsafe. Having to take off ur shoes at the door, bathtub didn’t drain.
I stayed here 2 nights while awaiting approval to move into my new home. The owner was very responsive and property was clean. Secure parking and quiet even though other guest. Large room, close to everything, grocery store, restaurants and freeway access all less than a min away. Mall and additional restaurants about 5 Mins. JLMB 10-15 mins. Cheap price.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Nephets
United Statesno printed information (wi-fi, access), limited amenities (cooking, coffeemaker?), what are/are not public spaces
good access to freeway, nice neighborhood, good access to management, check in hours/process, cleanliness
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Topsy
AustraliaEverything! The main issue was that there was nothing in the listing about it being a share situation. Everything was shared except the bedroom and bathroom. The shared area was very messy, stuff everywhere- including many empty bottles of alcohol (which made me uncomfortable) as the person was a stranger. The booking was for 2 people but only one towel was supplied. There was no topsheet on the bed just a blanket.The pictures on the listing did not match the disaster we walked into. Stay away! we couldn't get out fast enough!
Nothing!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Joleen
United StatesNothing clean
Nothing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Magagnato
United StatesAll
None
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Victor
United StatesEverything is worse
Pathetic
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Sara
United StatesWas not aware it was a room in a house with shared people. Floor was dirty, sheets had crumbs, and the shower did not look clean.
The host was nice and accommodating.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Malick
United StatesThis property doesn’t exist. He likes to use people.
This property doesn’t exist
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Malick
United StatesEverything. I hate this property: 10309 hipkins road southwest, Lakewood, Washington 98498.
This property never existed. The owner sent me to an unsafe location, different house with a lot of people, 1 kitchen for more than 10 people. I had to cancel my stays. I only stayed there 4 nights. He is a scammer.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Elizabeth
United StatesThe bed have a thin mattress, the floor have very dirty carpet, the toilet have broken wall, broken faucet, only one roll of toilet paper, the toilet bowl needs new cover, no shampoo and soap, one towel was provided for the whole stay, the linen and pillows are old and didnt smell like its newly washed.We waited for an hour before we are able to checked in.Theres no central heat/ air.The room got really hot and hard to sleep on our 4th day.We requested electric fan.They provided after 3-4 hours of waiting.The kitchen dont have plates and spoons/forks.The parking is not cemented.
The price is affordable, its easy to find, quiet.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Lewis
United StatesNothing
Good service
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Ruiz
United StatesA continental breakfast daily. With eggs
No breakfast served
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Shuck
United StatesMy room was awesome
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Tony
United StatesLack of extra blankets to keep warm
Comfortable bed and nice host.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 7, 2025
Joey
United StatesThe host never asked if we needed anything such as towels, He would not even wash the sheets that were on the bed.. he informed me that there was a washer and dryer that was 6$ and 1$. He also charged for a cleaning fee but nothing ever got cleaned.. I had 2 outside entrances in my room the led to the backyard where our car was parked and I was told that I couldn't use them I was told I couldn't utilize the whole house. I was told to sleep and that was it.. AND all 4 of my tired were slashed on his property and he literally told me I had to move my car
I had a big room
Stayed in May 2025
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