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‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 169.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Yelm, WA
- Place, Nisqually Red Wind Casino30 min drive
- Place, Washington State Capitol48 min drive
- Place, Joint Base Lewis-McChord49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!
Treat yourself to a picturesque Pacific Northwest trip and stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Yelm. Known as the ‘Gateway to Mt. Rainier,’ Yelm offers endless opportunities to get outside — from hiking and fishing to golfing, horseback riding, and so much more. Leaving home will be near impossible; complete with kayaks, a private dock, and unobstructed lake views from the patio, deck, and fire pit sitting area, this home ensures you won't miss a single moment of being away!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Kayaks & Paddleboard Provided | Stocked Fishing Lake On-Site | 49 Miles to Mount Rainier National Park | Free WiFi | EV Charger
Enjoy luxurious lakeside living when you and your family and friends stay at 'The Rookery', with direct lake access, a fully equipped kitchen, and sun-soaked living areas.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Queen Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play, Queen Air Mattress (upon request)
OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck w/ seating & lake views, gas fire pit, private hot tub, wood-burning fireplace w/ seating, kayaks, paddleboard, private boat dock, cornhole, grill
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, 2 laptop-friendly workspaces, board games, book selection, ping pong table, 2-player basketball game, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, blender, Crockpot, toaster oven, spices, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, high chair, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level property, stairs required to access
FAQ: 1 external security camera (facing roadside entrance)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (4 vehicles), boat trailer parking allowed on-site (1 trailer), EV charger (220v w/ a max of 60 amps, NEMA 14 wall outlet)
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: Lake Lawrence (on-site access), Lake Lawrence Public Boat Launch (0.6 miles), Windy Beach (8.9 miles), Clear Lake (8.9 miles), Harts Lake (13.4 miles)
TEE OFF: Tahoma Valley Golf Course (8.8 miles), Capitol City Golf Club (18.3 miles), Indian Summer Golf & Country Club (18.8 miles), Eagle's Pride Golf Course (22.0 miles), Lake Spanaway Golf Course (22.5 miles), The Classic Golf Club (23.9 miles), The Home Course (25.4 miles)
HIKING: Yelm-Tenino Trail (8.6 miles), Fossil Rock (12.2 miles), Nisqually State Park (24.0 miles), Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head (24.5 miles), Bud Blancher Trail (25.3 miles), Eatonville Waterfalls Trail (25.5 miles), Four Cedars Trail (26.7 miles), McMillin Trailhead (37.4 miles), Point Defiance Park (39.2 miles), Mount Rainier National Park (49.9 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Yelm (8.5 miles), Cascades Camp & Conference Center (8.6 miles), Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center (11.8 miles), Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm (19.0 miles), Left Foot Farm (20.0 miles), Stringtown Cellars (21.0 miles), Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (22.5 miles), Olympia (23.7 miles), Percival Landing Park (24.7 miles), Tacoma (34.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (51.2 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video when activated by motion
- NOTE: This property can also be found at the links below
- https://www.facebook.com/TheRookeryDockside/
- https://www.instagram.com/therookerydockside/
-- THE PROPERTY --
Kayaks & Paddleboard Provided | Stocked Fishing Lake On-Site | 49 Miles to Mount Rainier National Park | Free WiFi | EV Charger
Enjoy luxurious lakeside living when you and your family and friends stay at 'The Rookery', with direct lake access, a fully equipped kitchen, and sun-soaked living areas.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Queen Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play, Queen Air Mattress (upon request)
OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck w/ seating & lake views, gas fire pit, private hot tub, wood-burning fireplace w/ seating, kayaks, paddleboard, private boat dock, cornhole, grill
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, 2 laptop-friendly workspaces, board games, book selection, ping pong table, 2-player basketball game, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, blender, Crockpot, toaster oven, spices, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, high chair, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level property, stairs required to access
FAQ: 1 external security camera (facing roadside entrance)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (4 vehicles), boat trailer parking allowed on-site (1 trailer), EV charger (220v w/ a max of 60 amps, NEMA 14 wall outlet)
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: Lake Lawrence (on-site access), Lake Lawrence Public Boat Launch (0.6 miles), Windy Beach (8.9 miles), Clear Lake (8.9 miles), Harts Lake (13.4 miles)
TEE OFF: Tahoma Valley Golf Course (8.8 miles), Capitol City Golf Club (18.3 miles), Indian Summer Golf & Country Club (18.8 miles), Eagle's Pride Golf Course (22.0 miles), Lake Spanaway Golf Course (22.5 miles), The Classic Golf Club (23.9 miles), The Home Course (25.4 miles)
HIKING: Yelm-Tenino Trail (8.6 miles), Fossil Rock (12.2 miles), Nisqually State Park (24.0 miles), Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head (24.5 miles), Bud Blancher Trail (25.3 miles), Eatonville Waterfalls Trail (25.5 miles), Four Cedars Trail (26.7 miles), McMillin Trailhead (37.4 miles), Point Defiance Park (39.2 miles), Mount Rainier National Park (49.9 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Yelm (8.5 miles), Cascades Camp & Conference Center (8.6 miles), Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center (11.8 miles), Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm (19.0 miles), Left Foot Farm (20.0 miles), Stringtown Cellars (21.0 miles), Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (22.5 miles), Olympia (23.7 miles), Percival Landing Park (24.7 miles), Tacoma (34.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (51.2 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video when activated by motion
- NOTE: This property can also be found at the links below
- https://www.facebook.com/TheRookeryDockside/
- https://www.instagram.com/therookerydockside/
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking
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Important information
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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 first aid kit
About the area
Yelm
Located in Yelm, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake St Clair and Millersylvania State Park, while Regional Athletic Complex and Fort Lewis Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Yelm, WA
What's nearby
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino - 30 min drive - 26.2 km
- Northwest Trek Wildlife Park - 40 min drive - 40.9 km
- Saint Martin’s University - 44 min drive - 43.9 km
- Washington State Capitol - 48 min drive - 48.4 km
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 49 min drive - 42.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 15 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 14 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 15 min drive
- Happy Trails Espresso - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 15 min drive
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