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The Heron House

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Olympia B&B

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Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5531 Sunrise Beach Rd NW, Olympia, WA, 98502
  • Place, Evergreen State College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Olympia Farmers Market
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington State Capitol
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Olympia

In Olympia .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this B&B, you'll find Yauger Park and Evergreen State College. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and McLane Creek Nature Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Evergreen State College - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Washington State Capitol - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 24 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Heron House

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Olympia B&B
Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Heron House. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Olympia bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Heron House offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Olympia bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Heron House to the airport?

The Heron House is 59.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Heron House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Heron House.

Does The Heron House offer free breakfast?

The Heron House offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Heron House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Little Creek Casino (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Heron House?

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

Is there free parking at The Heron House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Heron House have a pool?

The Heron House does not have a pool.

Does The Heron House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Heron House to downtown Olympia?

The Heron House is 5.3 mi away from Olympia.

The Heron House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cabin was a great overnight stay on our road trip. Everything went very smoothly, with excellent communication from the host! Cabin was comfortable and well appointed with many unique touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem Near the Water — Feels Like Home

The place is absolutely charming—beautiful, spotless, and perfectly located near the water. Everything you need is there to feel right at home. A big bonus: the kayaks are free to use and just a few steps away! Jennifer is incredibly kind and welcoming—be sure to say hi, even though self check-in is available. If you need anything before your arrival, it's best to call her directly, as she doesn’t check her email regularly. I’ll happily stay at her place again if I’m in the area, and I 100% recommend this little gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful stay. Host were super generous with amenities and even provided guides and resources for us tourists!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Work/Life BALANCE

Really an exceptionally beautiful little spot on the water with easy proximity to downtown Olympia by car - about 15 minutes. This cabin made a one-night business trip into a nice little respite away. Leave even time in between meetings for a beach walk!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Cozy cabin on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful. Charming. Lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Log Cabin

This was a lovely, cozy log cabin near the water in Olympia. There were charming touches throughout the cabin that helped make the stay memorable. From a tiny carved wooden gnome face staring out from the stairs near the kitchen - to yummy fresh muffins in the fridge - all served to make a short stay enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Log Cabin

This was a lovely, cozy log cabin near the water in Olympia. There were charming touches throughout the cabin that helped make the stay memorable. From a tiny carved wooden gnome face staring out from the stairs near the kitchen - to yummy fresh muffins in the fridge - our short stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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