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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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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shelton, WA
  • Little Creek Casino
    14 min drive
  • Evergreen State College
    29 min drive
  • Eld Inlet
    29 min drive
  • Olympia, WA (OLM-Olympia Regional)
    35 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Shelton

When you stay at this cottage in Shelton, you'll be on the beach and 14 minutes by car from Little Creek Casino. .This beach cottage is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Walter Dacon Winery and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lake Isabella State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Little Creek Casino - 14 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Evergreen State College - 29 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 32 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Washington State Capitol - 33 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Summit Lake - 41 min drive - 21.3 miles

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

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features books, ecotours nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Catharine Gallagher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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

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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

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peninsula visitors
Really really pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Robin P., Highland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bethany B., Lacey, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
Wonderful
Great location, very comfortable and well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Mother Daughter get away
Lovely serene atmosphere inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

GARY P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A VRBO Treasure
This is a really good property! Firstly, it was really clean and well equipped if you wish to cook.....I say this because other properties we have stayed in have old kitchen equipment or the level of cleanliness is more than to be desired. Not here.....this was v.clean and well thought out. Catherine and Phil were super easy to connect with.....always there if we needed help or ideas on what and where to go. Catherine in particular was awesome and so welcoming of our pup Harvey who felt so welcome. Asides from a spotless house, furnishings were all in good condition.....there was virtually nothing that we needed. We like to hike early AM and I guess that may be the only issue that we thought about this location. Most of the better hikes were 30-45 minutes drive away. We also loved being able to use their kayaks on the property. The lake / water around this property is spectacular and even if you are not a kayaker, make the effort to paddle out - it provides such a large wonderful sense of what exists around the lake that you would not see from the road. We never had the opportunity to harvest the oysters on the beach at the property, that was just because we ran out of time. Plenty of local and other foodie stores well within driving distance of the house.....we were surprised to see how well stocked the choices were. In summary, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely home. Catherine and Phil were the cherries on the cake....they really helped make an awesome visit memorable....thank you both so much for everything. We were sad to leave you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Joyce S., Gillette, WY

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
The cottage is comfortable and cute. We had a relaxing stay. I would note that the water is only visible and accessible at high tide.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway- not too far from Olympia to visit our sons at Evergreen College
The house and property were lovely. The cottage is on the same property as the main house, but it never felt awkward or uncomfortable, and there is plenty of space between the two. The tides go in and out a significant amount, so you do have to time the kayak adventures around that which was no problem. Much to our surprise, we were able to catch a lovely view of Mt. Rainier from the kayaks. We hope to stay here again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021