"Bear Essentials" Cottage: (mother in law style) in a lovely private back patio/garden setting. Close to a major road with plenty of stores to include Costco, Fred Meyer, Walmart and Target. Additional restaurants, local services and misc. shopping should fill in all your needs all within a mile. Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain and Leavenworth are close for all year around breathtaking recreation. The nearby Tacoma waterfront offers many activities and visit Seattle by drive or train.