The Laurels: Elegant Craftsman Perfectly Located

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Parking available

Explore the area

Olympia, WA

Olympia Farmers Market
‪2 min drive‬
Hands On Children's Museum
‪3 min drive‬
Washington State Capitol
‪3 min drive‬
Olympia, WA (OLM-Olympia Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Area

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Laurels is a complete home away from home, with exquisite touches of craftsmanship. Fully remodeled kitchen, soak tub, view deck and private patio all for you. King size bed in each bedroom. Can sleep 6 people, but is a cozy retreat for 2 people, or even 1.

Super easy self check-in. Quiet, safe residential neighborhood. Short walk to charming downtown, quick drive to Evergreen State College or the Washington State Capitol.

Clean, bright and spacious, the Laurels sits atop West Olympia's 4th Avenue hill. Kitchen remodeled with new cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter-tops. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout plus architectural touches from the era.

Two tranquil bedrooms with a brand new king bed and memory foam mattress in each.

Large, comfy living room with huge couch and TV with basic cable and an Amazon Firestick. The Firestick allows you to log-in to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. Also books and games for the analog inclined :-)

Centrally located, this quiet residential neighborhood is a short walk from our charming downtown, and a short drive to either The Evergreen State College or the State Capitol.

The whole house is yours during your visit. That includes the deck with Mt. Rainier view and a fenced yard with patio table set.

This home shares the property with our charming 1 BR 1 BA guesthouse, "The Bungalow," that we also offer for short term rentals. Each rental has its own separate outdoor entrance and private yard.

We are responsive hosts, but not intrusive. We live across the street and respond swiftly to any needs you may have.

Coffee 3 Ways! We value our coffee very highly here in the Pacific Northwest. And so, we offer you three different ways to brew your morning cup: "pour-over," French Press or by the pot. We supply the beans and grinder!

Our Lovely Neighborhood:

Safe and friendly, the historic South Westside offers nice strolls through its eclectic homes and gardens. Be sure to grab an espresso from award winning Olympia Coffee Roasters, a few blocks away. Enjoy farm-fresh produce just down the street during our seasonal farmer's market. Kids love the nearby 'sprayground' at Woodruff Park during warm summer days! Hugely popular city pickleball courts two blocks away. We love how everything is walkable here, including downtown, West Bay waterfront and the Capitol Lake trails.

Property manager

Hannah and Ryan

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours 10 pm-8 am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.

Please do not apply cologne or perfume in the home.

Guests may be responsible for reimbursing us for anything broken or ruined during stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Olympia

South Westside, a neighbourhood in Olympia, is home to this holiday home. 5th Avenue Bridge and State Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area and Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area. WET Science Center and East Bay Public Plaza are also worth visiting.

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Olympia, WA

What's nearby

Olympia Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Hands On Children's Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Washington State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Evergreen State College - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Olympia-Lacey Station - 25 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Olive Garden - ‬16 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
‪Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min walk
‪Vic's Pizzeria - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Laurels: Elegant Craftsman Perfectly Located pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Laurels: Elegant Craftsman Perfectly Located?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Laurels: Elegant Craftsman Perfectly Located?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Laurels: Elegant Craftsman Perfectly Located located?

Located in South Westside, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Central Park and 5th Avenue Bridge. Percival Landing and Cinemark Century Olympia are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

S C.

Jul 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location in Olympia

Great location, easy to get anywhere in the Olympia area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Jun 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

We were very happy with our stay - clean, comfortable, and as advertised. We would stay again if we return to the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Jan 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay. The house was in a very good location just up the hill from downtown. The beds were very comfortable and clean. The television was easy to use, and my mom liked having Comcast cable. The kitchen was well stocked and updated. The showers are small but functional. We will stay again when we visit Olympia.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan g.

Oct 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience near downtown Olympia

The Laurels was a perfect spot for us to meet up with our adult children. Kitchen was well appointed and beds were comfortable. Both a necessity for us! Our hosts were also very responsive with answers to questions. We enjoyed the neighborhood and runs from the house to the capitol and downtown areas. I highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Jun 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and comfortable

The location was very convenient to get downtown and other Olympia locations, including Evergreen State College. The neighborhood is quiet and cute. The property is well set up, spacious and comfortable. We would choose to stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M.

Sep 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Westside Charm

Hannah and Ryan have made a very cozy home to stay at. There are lots of inviting little touches and the needs of a vacationer have been well thought out. The kitchen is well equipped. All instructions are very clear. The home is conveniently located close to downtown, as well as the West side. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF P.

Jan 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Laurels

Warm and cozy home was wonderful very relaxing time spent here. Loved the kitchen baked a lot with our grandkids would defiantly love to stay here again hosts were very nice would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

William P.

Mar 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk T.

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Feb 16, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Olympia Hideaway

Wonderful home. Wish we could have stayed longer. Quiet, comfortable, and so relaxing. A great find. We will come back.

10/10 Excellent

katherine i., Seattle, WA USA

Jan 31, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

Clean lovely property with excellent coffee.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lougie A., Portland, OR

Jan 22, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place in Olympia

Always stay here if it’s available. Nicely appointed and perfect for our family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Dec 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend!

We were in town visiting family and this home was perfect for our needs. 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meg W.

Nov 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and warm. A great neighborhood for a jog.

Easy to access and simple stay. I loved the claw foot tub.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

skip g., Jacksonville, FL

Oct 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Oly

Well located, comfortable home close to everything in Olympia. Fully equipped. If you’re a coffee lover you’ll love the selection of beans and available brewing equipment.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carmen O.

Aug 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

A super cozy place close walking distance the waterfront in Olympia. Brand new kitchen and nice small yard to relax in on a hot summer afternoon.

10/10 Excellent

Anne A., Hilo, HI

Aug 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Olympia home

Clean, comfortable home in a great location. It accommodated our family well, kitchen was well equipped- we enjoyed our stay. Explored the south eastern part of OlympicNP while staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Jul 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and convenient!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this vacation home while in the Olympia area visiting family. It Was easy to get to and had all of the amenities we need on hand. Much more spacious than it appears in the photos. The only thing they could add to make it even better would be a grill. Wonderful stay for our family of 5. 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue P., Alsip, IL, USA

Jul 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in a beautiful area

Our group of 5 adults in Olympia for a wedding were thrilled with this rental. It was centrally located to the sites of Olympia and the wedding venues we were attending. The house is charming and exactly as described. The mattresses were wonderful! - always important for older adults with bad back. Everything was labelled, so there was no question about where to find things. The owners live across the street. They were out of town when we stayed, but left instructions with the housekeeper for us if needed (we didn't). Thanks, Hannah and Ryan. We'll look you up again if we're in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Jun 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, clean and comfortable house

My cousin and I just stayed here for two nights. We wanted a house in between Mount Rainier and Sea-Tac airport. This house was perfect! Very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Close to all kinds of shopping, too. I highly recommend it and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

May 13, 2019

Great Place!

It was perfect! Very comfortable beds (including the extra foam mattresses available), nice kitchen, bathrooms, cute sitting area in the backyard. We enjoyed our stay and will rent again next time we visit :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lougie A., Portland, OR

Apr 24, 2019

Perfection

Loved this place - immaculate, organized, roomy, quiet, with cozy and private outdoor spaces. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Feb 19, 2019

It does not get any better than perfect!

I am a perfectionist by nature and do not use superlatives readily, but this little house is absolutely wonderful. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed and executed. The beds were amazingly comfortable. The decor is warm and inviting. It is quiet and peaceful. I only wish my own home was so perfect! Truly a perfect experience!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

Feb 13, 2019

Cute, clean and cozy

I met up with a girlfriend for a two night stay. We used to live in Oly. The Laurels was perfect. It's been recently remodeled, with attention to detail, but still retains its original character. It was cold and rainy so we didn't get to take advantage of the two nice outdoor areas but did enjoy watching the weather through the french doors off the living room. We appreciated the availability of local products in the bathrooms and kitchen. Will stay here again for another rendezvous.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

corrine s.

Oct 14, 2018

Lovely home with all the amenities.

Well maintained, comfortable two bedroom two bath house. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our nearly one week stay in the house. Nice size kitchen and living room and the dining room with a table and chairs all helped make us feel very at home. The beds are extremely comfortable. It was nice to have a washer and dryer available. The house is located a short drive to downtown Olympia which includes the Farmer’s market, a walking trail around a lake and many eateries and pubs. We would most definitely rent The Laurels again when we return to Olympia.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Hannah and Ryan

We've expanded our love for all things 'home' to the adorable house across the street. We bring our belief in healthy living to this new venture, with all cotton linens and 'free and clear' cleaning products. We adore simple, clean living spaces. When we're not in homebody mode, we adventure out to the Washington coast or forests, to soak up what makes our land so magical.