‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! - Thurston County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10169 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Yelm, Washington

Nisqually Red Wind Casino26 min drive
Millersylvania State Park42 min drive
Joint Base Lewis-McChord44 min drive
Tacoma, WA (TIW-Tacoma Narrows)63 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

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
FAQ: 1 external step required to enter, stairs to access loft, 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: The 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/

Property manager

Evolve

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Lake view

Yelm Vacation Rental | 3BD | 1BA | 1,500 Sq Ft | Steps Required

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 first aid kit

About the area

Yelm

Located in Yelm, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village and Fort Lewis Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake St Clair and Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at Regional Athletic Complex. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Yelm, Washington

What's nearby

Nisqually Red Wind Casino - 26 min drive
Millersylvania State Park - 42 min drive
Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 44 min drive
NW Sports Hub - 45 min drive
Tacoma Dome - 54 min drive

Getting around

Olympia-Lacey Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Dairy Queen - 15 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Happy Trails Espresso - 15 min drive
Jack In The Box - 15 min drive
Taco Bell - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! located?

This family-friendly Yelm holiday home is located on the waterfront, 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Nisqually Red Wind Casino, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Regional Athletic Complex and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and East Bay Public Plaza are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

27 Apr 2024

Amazing/ Peaceful

I brought my family here to celebrate my husband’s retirement from the military. It was clean, spacious, and had everything you needed.We are a family of 8 ( four teenagers) and our children did not use their electronics one time!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

5 Apr 2024

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Exceptional

This was an amazing home in a perfect location. The bald eagles, the lake, the quiet neighborhood and the easy location were all amazing! I absolutely recommend this property! If there is an opportunity to visit I will definitely look to book this home again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Devon

7 July 2023

Amazing home with tons of things to you with everything you need and more

We had an absolute amazing weekend at the rookery! The home is beautiful, and Stopped with all the essentials of Anne Moore fishing Poles even had bait and little bit of tackle has ping pong table corn hole , basketball hoops, Kayaks And Life jackets. It ended up a beautiful weekend we were even able to go out on the water in the kayaks had a fire pit fire the hot tub! We are even trying to figure out when we can come again and stay maybe during the summer I would recommend this to it everyone you won't be disappointed The house is Awesome and no one wanted to leave it was a great time and lots of great memories will cherish for years to come

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

6 Apr 2023

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Fun lakeside retreat

We had a lovely stay on the lake. Fishing off the dock, kayaking, and cozy view to bird watch and just enjoy the amazing view. We jisted a wonderfully family dinner and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with a toilet and while it was an inconvence it was quickly addressed and fixed in a few hiurs.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N., Smokey Point, WA

16 Sept 2022

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The Most Fabulous 'So-Long Summer' Venue!!!

The owners are very kind and attentive before our stay, and all communication was a breeze during and after. We had four adults, four teens/kids and a wonderful long weekend in September. The pictures are perfectly representative of the property, and the availability of kayaks and fire pits made our weekend! Even when the smoke rolled in mid-stay (it's Washington in summer - wildfires will happen) we came inside with the AIR CONDITIONING (YAY!!!) and played all sorts of games provided in the upstairs living room. The adults loved that there's no TV in the downstairs livingroom, no obstructions of the beautiful view, and birdwatching from the couch! The kids thought the built in bunkbeds were the COOLEST, and having their own TV and space to be kids really kept the peace, ha ha! We are already hoping to book again for the spring - this is a wonderful place to make memories. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lakehouse with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022