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The Heron House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Olympia with free breakfast

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Private kitchen
Front of property
Living area
Lake
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Heron House offers a tranquil getaway with continental breakfast each morning. Guests can explore the garden, use the barbecue grills, or enjoy the library for a quiet read, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

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

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About the area

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5531 Sunrise Beach Rd NW, Olympia, WA, 98502

What's nearby

  • Evergreen State College - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 17 min drive - 20.4 km

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

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 bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Kitchens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 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 within 9 miles (15 km) of Yauger Park, Evergreen State College and Shankz Black Light Mini Golf. McLane Creek Nature Trail and Little Creek Casino are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Heron House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 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

Kari

Liked: Amenities
Highly recommend this cabin. Well appointed and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and very clean with beautiful views. We had no trouble finding it and it was very well lit at night. The host called me 2 days before arrival which I appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

Sandra

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

HAO-WEN

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

Joao Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful setting, cozy cabin - perfect for a weekend getaway of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

Kristy

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

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin! All details well thought out. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was worth every cent. It was beautiful and so well stocked with anything you might need or want. We will be back so many more times, for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy cabin. Extraordinarily vice. Wish we could stay longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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

Jennifer

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay! The Heron house is a quiet cottage with plenty of room for a couple seeking a getaway. Continental breakfast was a nice touch, and the cabin had all the modern amenities one could need. Short walk to lakeside access, ran into Chris (owner) and he was a gracious host who welcomed us to the grounds. Would definitely stay again if we come visit the Shelton, WA area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place really was a gem of a find. It was way better than we expected. We seriously considered looking into to changing our plans to stay longer, but decided there were too many other dependencies on our schedule to move forward with that idea. We WILL, however, be booking a longer visit on a future trip to the area... no doubt! Thanks so much for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heron House is a wonderful place to stay. A couple of clarifications to the Expedia listing for this property: it says two queen beds but one of the queen beds is a blowup bed on the living room floor. You should also know that there are steep steps to the front door and also steep stairs to the loft queen bed. Bathroom is on the main floor. If stairs or blowup beds are a problem this will not be the best choice for you. We had a wonderful stay. The continental breakfast in the fridge is a nice touch. Fully equipped kitchen is well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sharyn

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

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were thrilled to stay in this gorgeous little cabin - decorated with such amazing detail - a real treat for this Aussie family of 4. So quiet and secluded. Loved the position overlooking the lake. A fantastic experience thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Haus war der Wahnsinn. Ein wunderschönes uriges Ferienhaus am See. Hier konnten wir nach unserem Roadtrip noch zu Ruhe kommen und die Kulisse und Natur genießen. Rehe haben uns besucht und Eichhörnchen. Und die Betten waren super bequem. Das war einer der schönsten Ferienhäuser die wir je gebucht haben. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dreslaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D

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

Beautiful Cabin!

Beautiful cabin in the woods! Very clean, comfy beds. It was perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this beautiful property. We were very comfortable and enjoyed exploring the grounds a bit, too. I would definitely stay here upon a return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025