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Bungalow in the Gardens
Extensive beautiful gardens give everyone the ambiance of a very, very peaceful place. Many love to connect with the friendly farm animals. The BNB is very comfortable & private. The Gardens give the impression we are miles away from the city, but all services are within 2 miles. Just a mile off the freeway, its easy access to the salt water, walking paths & parks, restaurants, museums, stores. Only a couple hours(or less) to Rainier & Olympic National parks, the ocean, zoo, wildlife parks.

The Lake Cottage at Camp Midles
When you arrive you will see our Modern Cottage on Hicks Lake with 2 Guest Parking spots. Experience the Kayaks, Paddle Boat, Row Boat, Dock for Fishing(during Season license required) or Sitting with a glass of wine while watching the Geese and Bald Eagles, as well as a Firepit area for evening Smores . The Cottage has 1 Bedroom with Queen Bed and Another Queen Bed in Main Cabin space. Also it's own deck with outdoor seating, eating area and BBQ . Beautiful inside and out. Come stay with us!

Magical Puget Sound Beach Cottage+Kayaks+View!
Iconic Puget Sound beachfront cottage--1 BR + kitchenette. Jaw-dropping marine/mountain views, kayaks, birds, rain forest trails. Peaceful, quiet setting on grounds of historic log home next to 100 acre Tolmie State Park: big trees, oysters, hiking trails. Private beachside campfire area +kayaks! Eagles, seahawks, heron, seals, sea otters abound. Open at reduced rate for longterm stay, mid-January to mid-March 2026. 5 min. off I-5. EZ day trips to Mt. Rainier, St. Helens, Olympic Natl Pks.

Studio Cottage near the Bay
Relax and unwind, or work from "home." The Beautiful Pickering studio apartment features newly renovated bathroom, full kitchen, and beach views. Located on the water of Eld Inlet in a quiet forested area, within easy driving distance of Downtown Olympia and multiple National and State Parks. A cozy retreat! Book the main house next door as well for additional sleeping space, large living areas, water-facing deck, and hot tub! Message us for more details or check out Airbnb listing #4411683.

Olympic Basecamp BNB
Simple, clean, and well appointed guesthouse located 10 minutes from Olympia's vibrant downtown and just under an hour from Olympic National Park & Forest. Bring your pets and explore the area! No extra fees! Easy access to/from I5 & Hwy 101 Self check-in Covered parking Fenced pet area Short walk to Tumwater Falls trails 10 minutes to downtown Olympia Basecamp for Olympic Peninsula exploration National Park info available Games, TV, and streaming Kitchenette & appliances Washer & dryer

Olympia Capitol Cottage
Sweet, detached studio cottage located in the Capitol Campus neighborhood that's within walking distance to the capitol and downtown. Let yourself in with a keycode through the french doors to vaulted ceilings and an open, spacious, cozy feel. Basic kitchenette with microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker & mini-frig. Watch Netflix on the smart TV (or sign in and out of your personal apps). In addition, we installed a ductless mini-split heat pump/air conditioner for your comfort.

Spectacular Beach & View: The Loft
Wake up to spectacular views of Puget Sound and Mt. Rainier from this 700 sf, 2-story, chic and comfortable cottage on a 40 acre waterfront estate property. The southern exposure beach ( 1000ft of private beach) is the ideal for strolling, beach combing, and relaxing. A fire pit, propane bbq, hammocks, and lounge chairs awaits for outdoor r & r. Trails through the forest for hiking. Mountain bike trails at Dockton Pk..Your pet is welcome, leashed, with an additional pet fee.

Bright, Garden View "Guest House" at Ferngully
Full garden views, bright and modern secluded "guest house" 5 minutes off the highway and 10 minutes from the ferry in western Bremerton. The space is a standalone unit detached from our main house tucked off the main street, nestled amongst the cedars and firs along Mud Bay connecting to Puget Sound. The room has a full 270 degree view on the gardens and trees, queen size murphy bed, fridge, sink, microwave, wood stove and bathroom, complete with 16" outdoor rain shower.

Madrona Beach Retreat
Relax and enjoy the beautiful spring and summer changes from your own private deck off the apartment. Enjoy the beautiful view. We upgraded our WiFi to a mesh system works great. The apt is approximately 750 sq ft sep bedroom, living room and mini kitchen above the garage with private entrance. There is a mud room to remove your shoes and coats before going up stairs. Enjoy the view of Eld Inlet in a peaceful, woodsy area. We recently put a Keurig coffee maker.

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cabin
The Fox Den is a stand-alone cabin, located in a quiet neighborhood on Fox Island. It's a 1-minute drive, or 10 minute walk to the public beach (Fox Island Sand Spit) *Update* The Fox Island Sandspit Park, will be closed for maintenance on September 22, 2025 and reopen by December 1, 2025. The Fox Island Fishing Pier is still open. (12-minute drive from the Fox Den) Dogs: Up to 1 well behaved dog, is allowed with extra pet fee of $25 per stay. (No Cats Please)

Charlotte's Annex: comfy private studio near town
Your way-better-than-hotel-experience is here at Charlotte's Annex. Enjoy an immaculately clean, private-entry, stand-alone studio with all you need hosted by a warm, welcoming family of four. The Annex has a comfy bed, wifi, full cable and offers extra touches like locally roasted coffee, homemade muffins, and quality amenities. We're just 12 minutes from downtown Olympia on 1 acre in a semi-rural setting with organic garden, lawn, and ample parking.

Olympia NE Neighborhood Cottage!
Stand alone cottage in our private urban garden. Easily accessible in Olympia's NE Neighborhood on a quiet dead-end street. Bus stops, bakery, parks, waterfront. Easy to downtown Olympia, colleges, farmers market & I5. Nice home base for exploring the Olympic Peninsula, Southwest Washington, ocean beaches, Mt. Rainier and Mt St. Helens. Take the train to Seattle or Portland for easy day trips. Enjoy! We do have a very friendly dog who will greet you.
Popular amenities for Olympia guesthouses
Family-friendly guesthouses

Luxury Cottage in the Woods with Movie Theater!
Point Defiance/Ruston; extra clean, self check in!

North End Backyard Cottage

Gilbert's Cottage - cozy, clean, pet friendly.

Private,Cheery, Quiet peaceful studio in the woods

Secluded Hideaway in the Forest

Eclectic 1-bedroom guesthouse directly on 6th Ave.

Fish Tales 2 - Raft Island
Guesthouses with a patio

What a Lovely Mountain View Tiny House

Modern Magnolia | Luxurious Unique House w/ Views

Your North Bend basecamp!

Garden Guesthouse with bedroom loft

Beautiful, Waterfront Studio Apartment

Urban oasis with sunset views- 1bd/1ba/parking/EV

Si View Guesthouse

Stunning new guesthouse with Puget Sound views
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The Bridge

Kirkland Havana: resort-like oasis.

My quiet guest house 1 hour from Mt. Rainier

Luxury Farmhouse-Style Living in the Heart of Bainbridge

Owl's Nest Guest House

Quiet Modern West Tacoma Guest House

Beach Drive Cottage

The Studio @ Puyallup Station
When is the best time to visit Olympia?
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| Avg. price | $142 CAD | $140 CAD | $139 CAD | $140 CAD | $151 CAD | $167 CAD | $170 CAD | $170 CAD | $163 CAD | $154 CAD | $140 CAD | $137 CAD |
| Avg. temp | 4 °C | 5 °C | 7 °C | 9 °C | 13 °C | 15 °C | 18 °C | 18 °C | 15 °C | 10 °C | 6 °C | 4 °C |
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4.9 Average rating
Olympia stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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