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Top of the Hill retreat.

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A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and trees, a grassy lawn, and a wooden structure.
A house with a red exterior, a grey roof, and a front porch.
A living room with a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp.
A cozy room with a wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Tenino, WA
  • Place, Wolf Haven International
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Millersylvania State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Salon

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Top of the Hill retreat.

Nestled a peaceful mile outside the historic village of Tenino, Top of the Hill offers a tranquil rural escape up a winding, wooded road. We're ideally situated just 15 miles south of Olympia, placing you midway between the vibrant cities of Seattle and Portland. Nature lovers will appreciate our central location, an hour from Pacific Ocean beaches and perfectly positioned between Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks.

This inviting one-bedroom apartment features a spacious living area with two comfortable sofas (one converting to a full-size bed, sleeping two additional guests), a bright, fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a shower. For your convenience, there's a full-size washer and dryer, a large-screen HDTV, a dedicated desk, and high-speed internet access.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Important: This property is not ADA compliant and may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7953106
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tenino

Located in Tenino, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millersylvania State Park and Seminary Hill Natural Area, while Monarch Sculpture Park and Monarch Contemporary Art Center and Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound and Connors Candy Cottage are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Tenino, WA

What's nearby

  • Wolf Haven International - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Millersylvania State Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Monarch Sculpture Park - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound - 17 min drive - 18.2 km
  • NW Sports Hub - 22 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Centralia Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punjabi Boy Indian cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Scotty B's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don Juan's Mexican Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lady Of The Lake - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪12743 Old Highway 99 - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Hill retreat. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Top of the Hill retreat.?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top of the Hill retreat. on 5 Sept 2026 start from AU$211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Top of the Hill retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Top of the Hill retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Hill retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Top of the Hill retreat. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Millersylvania State Park, Monarch Sculpture Park and Monarch Contemporary Art Center and Sculpture Park. Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound and Olympic Flight Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

joel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accomodations. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The apartment was spotless. Very close to multiple attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you Joyce. You were a great guest. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was well stocked and had everything I needed. It was super clean, cute and comfortable. I would stay here again easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

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

Great location to both rural areas and busy cities

This rental has everything you would need. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of space for two people and very neat and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

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

Top of the Hill

This was the perfect place for us to stay. It had a great kitchen, comfortable living area and nice bedroom. The hosts were very helpful and available if we needed them. Location was great for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
And we were happy to have you next door to celebrate such a great event. We hope to see you again. Possibly with a more favorable weather.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yordan R.

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

Perfect solo getaway!

I couldn't ask for more staying at The top of the hill! Location was ideal for all i wanted to see around Washington. Joelle and Jack were amazingly warm and helpful. I had a great time and will definitely stay again if i come back to the area. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Beautiful setting-cozy place!

We stayed a month while our house finished. The place is so adorable, homey, with lots of interesting books, games, and super luxurious bedding. Loved it and the caretaker Patti is a gem!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was amazing. We had a late arrival and the door was unlocked for us so we didn’t have to fool with the lockbox. Communication was quick back and forth. Property was quiet and peaceful. We did a lot of hiking and exploring so we were out early and in late but the place was great. Had everything that we needed. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Washington. We did cook quite a bit while we were there and had everything we needed.
Front of house; entrance to rental is on the side.
Entrance to the property. Up a gravel road…wild blackberries on the side.
Backyard area.
Thought she was cute…
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Secluded Getaway

If seclusion is your choice of getaways , ‘The Top of the Hill’’ fits the bill! This apartment is nestled at the top of a steep wooded and windy road. It is a charming 1 bedroom with an additional hide-a-bed with large tiled floors, open and airy and all of the necessities you would need plus 2 caring and gracious hosts! The apartment is in close proximity to restaurants and grocery stores! We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

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

Nice, but....

Nice little apartment. But, there were no hangers for hanging up jackets or clothes. And, the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors don't meet County/State code requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Sorry the place was not to your liking. Jack asked if you needed anything and we would have been happy to provide the hangers that went missing. I had not paid attention to the fact they had disappeared. As for the carbon monoxyde detector we installed it a few years ago, we are on it. Thank you for your frrd back. Joëlle
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

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

Peaceful

Property was beautiful and we enjoyed the quiet evenings on the deck. Tenino had a great park to bring the grandson. The owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 38 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denein M.

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

Tiny Tenino Apartment

This was a perfect little spot for me. The location seemed remote because of the dense woods and the long dirt driveway, but it was gorgeous and closer to Tenino than you’d expect. I started out by myself, and then my husband joined me for the last couple days of my stay. Jack and Joelle were so nice and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit my daughter, who lives in Tenino.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne O.

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

"Beauty & the Beast"-a True ❤ Story!!

This is a true love story...the first few times making our way up the winding, steep, turns of the gravelly 1/4 mile hill (the Beast)- required much courage for this Mom & my Disney son; (without AWD) - but at the very top stands a haven- very originally designed & a pleasure to just relax & take in the details of this apartment, which feels like a very roomy guesthouse! Meeting Princess Joelle was an instant remedy; feeling at home every night 🌙 after my travel nurse job! She has a genuinely warm & lovely countenance, & blue eyes bright with adventure & caring of every detail for her charges' stay & comfort! My son has mild Autism, & relates to the Beast in the movie, a big young man like a bull in a China shop- he broke one of Miss Joelle's pretty drinking glasses in short order doing dishes 😢 but was met with no forgiveness necessary- she is truly a compassionate spirit perfect for her calling of making folks feel inspired & comforted. The ceilings were much higher than the pics can show, the flooring is gorgeous, the hunter green fireplace (which we didn't use, as there was alternative heat) was a very nice focal point to the living area- furnishings were very suiting, & simply homey charm! We loved the flow of this home! My only suggestion would be perhaps a stackable washer/dryer - we would gladly pay what the laundromat 20 minutes away charges- to have more time on my days off to explore the area! I am also planning to buy wet weather gear so we can walk the countryside like we are local folk! The only tragic ending was my two jobs too far away- which Mr. Jack had wisely warned me of before renting- I'm glad I didn't listen as is my Aquarius nature- or else we would have missed out on our 2 week stay- way too shortened!! Alas, I shall hope to return someday soon to the Hilltop -sit on the front porch when the hydrangeas are in full bloom, when COVID is history- & share stories with the Princess Joelle & Sir Jack! Thank you for your kindness & wonderful memories of home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joëlle

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French born and educated, I have been living in the states for the last three decades. After my years in Manhattan and New York state I fell in love with the West coast and I am now happy to have settled in this quiet part of the world. Surrounded with trees and greenery I find peace in gardening and walks in the wild.

What makes this property unique

When you stay with us you are between both Olympic & Mt. Rainier National Parks, the harbor of Olympia where you can enjoy in summer a large Farmer's market, all year long an astonishing array of classic or exotic restaurants, and of course the best oysters in the world.

If you chose you can jump into the past at The Olympic Club in Centralia, 3 Casinos offer entertainment year long.

You will be happy to drive back home, ferns welcoming you all the way to the top of our quiet wooded secluded hill.

Languages:

English, French
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