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

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Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Shelton, WA

Little Creek Casino14 min drive
Evergreen State College29 min drive
Washington State Capitol33 min drive
Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Full bed off living room

1 Double Bed

Upstairs U=shape bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs half bath

Toilet

Upstairs full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Well behaved pets are allowed. Do not leave alone.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All guests must be reported, including day visitors.

No parties or events are allowed.

Do not leave pets alone in the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Shelton

Located in Shelton, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Mason County Historical Society Museum and State Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and WET Science Center. East Bay Public Plaza and Hands On Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Shelton, WA

What's nearby

Little Creek Casino - 14 min drive
Evergreen State College - 29 min drive
Olympia Farmers Market - 32 min drive
Washington State Capitol - 33 min drive
Summit Lake - 41 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
Railroad Tap Station - 22 min drive
Wilde Irish Pub - 22 min drive
Tipsy Whale Mercantile - 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.?

Checkout 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 miles (20 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard Steven C.

11 Jan 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

9 Sept 2023

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

Brynn S.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Peninsula visitors

Really really pretty.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

9 Sept 2022

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.

20 Aug 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Catharine Gallagher

We are a family owned business with 16 vacation rentals. We started in 1988 with a bed & breakfast, later began purchasing cabins at Stevens Pass, 2 waterfront cabins and then a resort at Mt. Rainier. We have lots of experience and passion for our guest satisfaction.

What makes this property unique

Take a walk out to the point that is surrounded by water on three sides. Fresh coffee in hand while you watch the fog lifts off the water … Seals splashing in the distance … An afghan thrown over your legs … A heron standing guard on the shore … The tide going out to starfish, spitting clams, and shells. . . Two kayakers drifting with the current … It’s the quiet you remember most. A year ‘round getaway. A refuge from the everyday.