The Heron House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Olympia with free breakfast

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Water view
Lake
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
5531 Sunrise Beach Rd NW, Olympia, WA, 98502

What's nearby

  • Evergreen State College - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Providence St. Peter Hospital - 19 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Annies - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Heron House

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Heron House and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Heron House feature comforts, such as premium bedding and dressing gowns, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–11 AM

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.9 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Eld House
The Heron House Olympia
The Heron House Bed & breakfast
The Heron House Bed & breakfast Olympia

Frequently asked questions

Is The Heron House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Heron House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Heron House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Heron House?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Heron House located?

Situated in Olympia, this bed & breakfast is steps from Eld Inlet and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yauger Park and Evergreen State College. Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and McLane Creek Nature Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Heron House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes Häuschen im Wald direkt am See (eigentlich Meer). Super Bett.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this beautiful and tastefully appointed cabin in Olympia. It was a great stopping point en route to the Oregon Coast for a camping trip, and our young kids enjoyed seeing the lake. It was very safe which was fantastic as we didnt see the need to unload our hitch and cargo box which made it much faster to carry on with our journey the next day. The hosts are fantastic and communicative; I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a lovely little log cabin in the woods. It is not right on the water, (you need to walk down a paved and well lit, albeit steep driveway) but there is a nice area to hang out by the water - they even have kayaks that you could use. My only 2 complaints are that A) it's really dark in the cabin and it would be well served by having more lamps (that work) and better bulbs. B) While there is a sink, full refrigerator, toaster oven and microwave. There's no range or oven, hence don't go buy expensive fresh fish and expect to cook it here.... Overall, it was quiet and private and set right in the woods. There is limited walking around the area as there are no sidewalks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Omaha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. Really appreciated all the little extras in the cabin. Communication about check-in was given early and worked perfectly. We loved staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabin not on the water.
The cabin shows pictures of water and a hammock along the shore. In reality the cabin sits up on a hill with 2 homes blocking the view. Through the trees you can see a little bit of the bay. Not good for ADA. We were there 4 nights and was only stocked with some muffins and old looking cereal. There was some fresh cherries and grapes. The toilet is very small, not standard size. Be prepared to back up on steep driveway to drive uphill from the cabin. It is a pretty cabin and it is in a nice location out of Olympia.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!!
We had such a nice stay in the Heron House! The bed was very comfy, and both bathroom and kitchen were well stocked. We really enjoyed the view and appreciated how supportive they were with our check-in. This was the best stay of our trip and we will absolutely seek it out again for future trips to Shelton.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
One of the most wonderful places we have ever stayed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HAO-WEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean! We had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting. Helpful owner left thoughtful snacks and extra toiletries. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and accomodations were clean,welcoming, and comfortable. The house is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cottage. Very comfortable bed. Great communication and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabin but description stated two queen size beds. The second bed is a blowup bed in living room which should have been clearly stated in description. Owners should consider getting a queen hideabed sofa instead. Pulling out and inflating an inflatable bed is akward in the small area which is what we had to do with 3 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to relax.
The most amazing little cabin next to the Sound. Continental breakfast for two with the most amazing conscientious touches throughout. Will hopefully stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely booking a return stay!!
On arrival check in was a breeze, contactless and well communicated. We arrived at night and had our own illuminated parking lot feet from the cabin where we could easily back in and pull directly out of the driveway without intruding on anybody. The cabin itself sits at the top of the driveway from the main home and in a beautifully wooded property with privacy and a view. Inside the cabin was something to behold, a real log cabin with a kitchen stocked with all the plates, glasses, mugs and utensils needed for your stay. Jennifer left fresh fruits, muffins and a few refreshments in the fridge as well as a mixture of breakfast cereals on the counter. The private full bathroom downstairs was large and complete with a shower, mirror, shaving / makeup mirror, toilet and laundry room. Family and Dining room allowed us to put our feet up and enjoy our favorite streaming service on the tv. Upstairs loft offers a King Size soft bed that gave us an amazing sleep. In the morning we enjoyed our coffee on the porch with nature all around us, peaceful and a great way to start the morning. Our minds were blown when we walked inside this cozy A framed log cabin and we were already talking about booking longer stays for next time. Definitely booking a return stay!! Thank you to our hosts for their hospitality, professionalism and kindness! A+ stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and so beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kalispell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for everything! The cabin was amazing in every way. There was plenty of space for my family of 3, great breakfast selection waiting in the refrigerator, and if was overall just a comfortable place to spend a weekend. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband, my son and I stayed at the cabin for 2 nights. We were amazed at how beautiful the cabin is and so comfortable. The air up mattress we did not know until arrival, but my teen age son had no issues sleeping on it except it kept going somewhat flat. Really enjoyed the continental breakfast, muffin, orange juice, cereal, and fruit. Loved the view of the water from the cabin just not within walking distance as we hoped. Would stay at the Heron House again if we are in Washington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, the area is amazing, you have beach access down the drive, the hosts were amazing. We wish we would have had more time to explore the inlet and use some of the amenities that The Heron House had to offer. We will be back next time we are in Olympia.

10/10 Excellent

Qianqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023