When the McCormack family built The Villa in 1925, they didn’t know their building would someday become one of the finest bed and breakfasts in the United States. The McCormacks felt it necessary to build a grand structure to accommodate their large extended family who would visit from around the US and Ireland. That’s probably why the large bedrooms were paired with en suite bathrooms and spacious closets, and the walls were built thick to minimize noise and add warmth and intimacy.
The McCormacks also made sure to build the rooms away from each other and not on top of one another to minimize the sounds of creaking floors. Later on, a carriage house-like addition was added connecting to the main floor.

For the last 35 years, The Villa Bed and Breakfast has provided lodging and space for out-of-town guests, Pacific Northwest residents, wedding parties, and more. Every room in our 12,000 square foot Italian-style property is unique featuring special amenities such as: romantic gas fireplaces, ceiling fans, soaking or spa tubs, and/or private verandas.

In 2013, Toni and Martin took ownership of the Villa. We look forward to meeting you!

With a convenient location just north of central Tacoma, WA, The Villa is located in the historic Stadium District within walking distance of an upscale grocery and the area’s finest restaurants and attractions. There’s a choice of 10 restaurants, in food genres from pizza to south-east Asian, to an ancient neighborhood bar’s hamburgers, all within an 8 minute WALK.

Only a mile and a half from The Villa you’ll find yourself at Commencement Bay, where you can frolic along the several mile waterfront promenade, watch the ferries and boats, catch a sunset, and enjoy a meal at any of the Ruston Way’s seven waterfront restaurants.

We’re only a short walk or drive from downtown Tacoma’s Theatre District. We’re also in walking or short driving distance from America’s LeMay Car Museum, which celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile. There’s more!

Point Defiance Park is one of the largest city parks in the USA with its combination of wilderness-like trails, yet civilization’s zoo, aquarium, and picnic facilities.

• Other notable attractions include:
  
• The Tacoma Art Museum
  
• The Museum of Glass
• Seymour Botanical Garden
  
• The Tacoma Dome
  
• Children’s Museum of Tacoma
• Annie Wright School
  
• Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• Tacoma General Hospital and Multicare System
  
• The Washington State History Museum
• Port of Tacoma
  
• Tacoma Farmers Market
• The avant garde Grand Theatre
• The Metropolitan Market
• Wright Park
• Ruston Way Waterfront
• Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park
• The Link light rail system
• McMenamins remake of the Tacoma Elks Lodge
• The University of Puget Sound
• The Ferry Dock departure to Vashon Island
• And more…

If you’re looking for additional recommendations and places to visit or eat, feel free to ask the owners!