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Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks.

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks.

The views of fir, cedar, and madrone trees are backed by the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, jumping salmon, herons, eagle, and ducks to entertain you at.

Two Herons Cottage is a charming, quintessential beach cottage located only 22 minutes from West Olympia on a beautiful Puget Sound property near Kamilche Point . . . . It is a great spot to stay while on a business trip, a family getaway, or one for romance, privacy and relaxation. Enjoy the large grassy lawn, sitting areas near the water, and a big deck right off Two Herons Cottage. There is also an upper deck off the master bedroom. It is the spot to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning.

The location is perfect for a long stay with day trips to Washington beaches, Olympia, a ferry ride to Seattle, a drive up Puget Sound stopping in small fishing villages along the way to Port Townsend, or Lake Quinalt where you can swim or rent a boat, Olympic National Park with Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rain Forest.

Many guests just enjoy the property, relax, and take in the views. Little Creek Casino is 4 miles away, and plenty of great shops, restaurants, Olympia’s historic district, Washington’s State Capital, galleries, and museums are just over 20 minutes away.

You can cook some meals at home. The kitchen is well equipped. Taylor Shellfish retail outlet is a few mile away where you can pick up fresh clams, mussels and oysters for your meal. There are also clams and oysters right on your beach.

You’ll be planning your next trip to Two Herons Cottage before you leave!

Property manager

Catharine Gallagher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Well behaved pets are allowed. Do not leave alone.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3149

About the neighborhood

Map
Shelton, WA

What's nearby

  • Little Creek Casino - 14 min drive
  • Evergreen State College - 29 min drive
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 32 min drive
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 32 min drive
  • Washington State Capitol - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 41 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Cabin Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Guadalajaras Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Urraco Coffee Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Las Palmas - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shelton cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Little Creek Casino, Walter Dacon Winery, and Lake Isabella State Park. Kneeland Park and Mason County Historical Society Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Year round waterfront getaway on Puget Sound, 22 minutes to West Olympia. Children welcome. Pet friendly. Complimentary kayaks. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
We enjoyed the kayaks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Peninsula visitors
Really really pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two Herons Cabin
Two Herons is a beautiful cabin. Great privacy and water access. Clean and with all the conveniences. Our two golden doodles loved the property. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gale N., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Enjoyed the cabin and surroundings
Enjoyed getting out of the noisy crowded city. Additional info written about where to launch kayak, swimming and using the Roku television would be nice to have in the cabin. Nicely appointed and owners were nice people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage and only wish we had the chance to enjoy the kayaks and waterfront during our time there. The hosts were very gracious and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin P., Highland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deep Woods Relaxation in Luxury!
Not only is the property BEAUTIFUL but the cottage is as well. Our hosts have decorated and furnished this cute two-story cottage with the comfort of guests foremost in their minds. I swear there is EVERYTHING you need in all the cupboards, drawers and closets. And if you need food, or anything else, shopping is close at hand. Phil and Catharine are charming hosts who are handy if needed also. We loved our short stay at Two Heron's Cottage and would love to return for a longer stay. The beautiful green, wet country was a welcome respite from our Southern California "dryness" right now!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on Puget Sound - has it all!!
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is extremely well equipped for anything you might need or want for meal prep, entertainment or just relaxing. The cottage is perfect for four individual guests or a family with plenty comfy beds and bathrooms. We also appreciated the ability to bring our as this made our vacation even more fun. We really enjoyed the areas to relax either on the deck or near the water. We spent a lot of time just watching the wildlife from the chairs on the shore where the view was captivating and consistently changing. Close by we found great short hikes and a lovely dinner or lunch spot at Alderbrook Resort. We also visited Olympia’s historic downtown district with many interesting shops and a fabulous farmers market that runs Thursday to Sunday. Back at the cottage we loved our afternoon out on the water using the complimentary kayaks that we launched off of the owner’s dock. The owner of the cottage has thought of it all in providing this property and they are available for any questions you might have during your stay. We will definitely consider a repeat stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable for us and pets
Large yard for the dogs. Great deck for lounging. Cute, comfortable, and efficient cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
We used 2 Herons as a base to explore the different outdoor attractions in the Olympic Peninsula. From the cottage, we explored Port Townsend, Olympia National Park and Mt. Rainier. We were also close enough to Olympia to enjoy a few dinners there. We loved our stay and the cottage was perfect. It was well appointed and supplied - we especially appreciated the stock of basic household goods that saved us from buying paper goods etc. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed watching the inlet as we sipped our coffee in the morning. The owners were very sweet and eager to have us enjoy our stay. My children loved the yard and spent our time at the cottage playing ball and exploring. We would definitely rent again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Place!
We stayed at this cottage for a week with our family of four in August. It was a great experience walking in after two long days of driving and hearing the teenagers get so excited about it. Some really unique features: all the loft dormers, the huge deck, Breakfast bar area with awesome windows, real copper countertop in master bath, claw foot tub, and gas grill for cooking outside. The kitchen had everything you could need. Lots of sitting areas for chillin. WiFi was excellent. The property was one of the reasons we chose it. You can generally hear a pin drop outside, far from any traffic. We seemed to see deer on the entry road or on the property every day. We did take the kayaks out for a 2 hr paddle on one of our less busy evenings, was fun. Kids saw a single seal on their voyage. We put on a lot of miles to Olympic, Mt Ranier, Mt Hood, Seattle, Portland, and three beaches. This was centrally located to all of those. We also met one of the owners on second to last night. Super nice guy. Highly reccomend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape to the south Sound
Marvelous cottage on property with owners, but secluded and private on its own. Access to Sound with views, kayaks, and room to roam. Perfect getaway for couple of small family, just minutes from Olympia and all it offers - restaurants, farmers' market, seafood, marina, etc. Or just stay home and relax. The time is yours!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage
What lovely hosts, a cute (& spotless) cottage surrounded by beautiful trees. Wowza, our hosts were so gracious & they thought of everything to make our stay perfect! Our family (including our furry baby) had a wonderful time and are looking forward to planning a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay at lovely property.
Two Herons was in a beautiful, quiet location, convenient to Shelton and Olympia. Cottage was well equipped with a great deck. We didn’t ever see or go to the water, which wasn’t really visible from the cottage. We spent most of the time visiting in Olympia, so water access wasn’t important. Parking was a little awkward.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in Shelton, WA
This was a beautiful, peaceful place to stay during our exploration of the Olympia area. The deck and outdoor space was wonderful and the cottage was appointed well. It was close to the owners home and a little awkward walking right past their front door to access the view to the bay. Would definitely consider the home again for rental
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B., Lacey, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage
This cottage is so cozy and the upstairs king bed is super comfy. Clean and Very quiet, nestled in the woods. Note that it is behind the owners house on an inlet of the bay. It is pretty muddy and low tide so bring your boots if you want to explore around the water.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
We found this adorable cottage to be comfy, cozy and clean, and the surroundings very peaceful. Had a great experience and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

christina m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice place, easy check in. Ground floor bathroom requires navigating several steps which makes it inaccessible for wheelchair users. However, lovely location, quiet, many kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great location, very comfortable and well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful in a perfect serene setting.
Had a wonderful 50th anniversary in such a beautiful quiet setting! House was charming, clean and well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother Daughter get away
Lovely serene atmosphere inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage would stay again
The cottage was a fantastic getaway, we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Olympia getaway
This property is amazing. We were up in the Olympia area looking for a vacation property to buy and this property was just perfect. The house is very well updated and clean. The location and view are wonderful. We enjoyed the wildlife and the St. Bernards next door. We didn't have any time to use the kayaks but that would have been fun too. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing property
Great location feels in the wilderness but still near Olympia. Kayaking was really fun, but guests should know launching them is on a steep bank so you need good balance and strength to handle them. We were lucky with high tide and sunset being at the same time so we enjoyed 2 beautiful evenings on the water with our kids! The owners are generous in letting guests walk out past their house to the water view which is really beautiful. We enjoyed seeing herons and Osprey over the water. The open layout worked fine for our family. King size bed was comfortable. Kids loved the provided games. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, remote home.
This is a charming cottage in a remote-ish location ( lovely and quiet).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family getaway!
The vacation home was clean, comfortable and well decorated. The setting was peaceful and energizing at the same time. The owners were friendly and helpful upon check-in. This was the perfect place to spend time with our son and his girlfriend after not being able to see them due to the pandemic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021