The Heron House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Olympia with free breakfast

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Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Luxury Cottage, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

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

Olympia

At The Heron House, you'll be 10.8 km (6.7 mi) from Yauger Park and 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Evergreen State College. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and in-room kitchens. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers a library, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Olympia B&B include Little Creek Casino and Cinemark Century Olympia.
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What's nearby

  • Evergreen State College - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 17 min drive - 18.4 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

Bed & breakfast in Olympia with free breakfast
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 complimentary bathrobes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star bed & breakfast has kitchens with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

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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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 per cent 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Heron House?

The Heron House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Heron House?

Yep, The Heron House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Heron House?

The closest beach to The Heron House is Johnson Point (17.3 km).

Does The Heron House serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Heron House?

No, The Heron House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Heron House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Heron House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Heron House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

Sandra

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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

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