The Cottage -No cleaning fee

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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1232 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Cottage Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Cottage at Olybungalows is a private oasis just east of downtown Olympia. The small urban lot shares two small guest houses. The Cottage is a 500 square foot home with bedroom with queen bed, bath with shower, living room, kitchen/ dining area and outdoor spaces. Comfortable stylish furnishings with woodwork of Japanese Zen. The Cottage is within walking distance of downtown Olympia. Laundry is available.

Property manager

Ellen Turner

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olympia

Eastside, a neighbourhood in Olympia, is home to this holiday home. State Capital Museum and WET Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hands On Children's Museum and Cinemark Century Olympia. East Bay Public Plaza and Shankz Black Light Mini Golf are also worth visiting. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Olympia, WA

What's nearby

Hands On Children's Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Olympia Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Washington State Capitol - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Providence St. Peter Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Olympia-Lacey Station - 20 min drive
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Old School Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
‪State & Central - ‬5 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
‪Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage -No cleaning fee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage -No cleaning fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage -No cleaning fee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage -No cleaning fee located?

Located in Eastside, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old State Capitol, Yashiro Japanese Garden and State Capital Museum. WET Science Center and State Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

1 March 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara p.

29 November 2024

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

Perfect

We love this place!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Neal P.

5 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not fragrance free

The cottage probably would have been a nice stay, but the smell of air freshener was overwhelming and it stayed overwhelming for the two nights I was there, even though I kept the windows opened. I had to put a pillow over my head to sleep. And I wondered about the stains on the floor.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate S.

15 September 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would have paid a cleaning fee

This property met the basics: roof, floor, walls, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom. But it really could use a good, deep cleaning outside and in. Outside the property is very overgrown. There were rotted through areas of the deck in the front house, the gate to the cottage, the storage box on deck of cottage, and the railroad ties on the path. The outside could use a good pressure washing and trim. Old containers and concrete slabs could be removed. Deck on the cottage felt weak. The table/chairs and driftwood bench, need to be replaced. The area outside the double doors off the living room needs a good raking and trim. The polyester curtains on those doors need to be washed. There were visible spots. The lock box needs to be replaced. Inside it smelled of mildew and it was dusty. Everything just felt "tired". The towels in the bathroom need to be replaced (thin and dingy), as does the paper in the partition between the living area and the bedroom. (It was pulling away from the trim.) The living room furniture was tired. The cushions were flat and the polyester pillows were from the 1970's. The walls were dingy. A nice coat of paint would go a long way as would new carpeting. The bed was comfortable, but the feather pillows concerned me taken in the context of everything else. It could be described as "rustic", but rustic doesn't have to be sad and tired.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

5 August 2024

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

Cozy and Sweet

This charming bungalow was inviting and well stocked for any guest's needs. The bedroom had a comfortable bed and a quiet location at the back of the house. There was plenty of gathering space inoors and out.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

23 July 2024

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

Delightful!

The cottage was so calm and lovely. There was plenty of space for 2 people and we had an easy time checking in and out. Comfy and wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara p.

29 June 2024

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

Grateful

Thank you for a sweet, peaceful, beautiful place to be for a very special wedding weekend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle P.

29 April 2024

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

Fantastic!

The place is really beautiful with lots of attention to detail.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 March 2024

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

Lovely

Cozy, cute, eclectic and located in a great spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Karina R.

21 January 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Spiders, pee smell, inaccurate listing photos.

I stayed at this cottage for a couple nights by myself while I had some business in town, and my stay was pretty bad. My biggest issue was the smell - it reeked of cat pee. I have owned many animals throughout my life, enough to immediately recognize the smell. It was honestly overwhelming. The bedroom/living room area of the house is small and carpeted, so when I first opened the door the pee smell just hit me in the face, and the heaters made it so stuffy and suffocating. I immediately went to open the windows to air it out, and found none of the windows had screens.. except one, which wasn’t an actual installed screen panel, but a cut of screen fabric that was halfway attached with Velcro. I had to open up the place either way, the smell was so bad. That began the next issue - the spiders. I opened up three windows and the French doors, each time a giant spider fell down onto me. I am from the PNW, I know how it is and spiders don’t actually bother me that much. But after the 6th or 7th time one fell on me I was over it. The living area has stiff, uncomfortable wood futons, not the nice couches shown in the photos. Each night there was a neighbor yelling aggressively at someone.. being a younger woman on my own and hearing a nearby man yell angrily all night was unsettling, to say the least. There were cobwebs everywhere, crumbs on the carpet and surfaces, and overall the place did not feel clean. Plus the smell. I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 January 2024

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

Wonderful

Beautiful cottage located in a great neighborhood close to downtown. Very cozy, unique place with a lot of charm. We loved our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K., Germantown, TN

28 June 2023

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

Oly visit with El

Comfortable and quiet

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

23 June 2023

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

Olympia review

Comfortable and cozy. I like that is was behind another house if felt tucked away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

10 May 2023

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

Cute little hideaway

I travel for work and really like not having to stay in hotels! The Cottage was a perfect solution that I fell in love with after a coworker found it first. Quiet, clean, and tucked away in a lovely garden area. A neighborhood cat (Dinah) hung out in the back garden to bird watch, cuddle and nap too. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

14 March 2023

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

Wonderful rainhouse getaway

Private, cozy vacation spot in walking distance to downtown. Perfect little place and I would love to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

18 August 2022

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

Garden Sanctuary

I loved staying in this little house-behind-a-house. It had everything I needed, and then some. It's surrounded by greenery, with its own little garden outside a pair of French doors. It's a peaceful haven, and I felt very safe staying here on my own. I have back pain, so am fussy about beds and seating, but I was very comfortable here. The bed is just right, with a wonderful assortment of pillows: some feather, some synthetic and of varying firmness. The kitchen has two types of coffee makers, and even a coffee grinder and half & half.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

30 November 2021

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

Beautiful quiet space

Stayed overnight, owner was communicative and helpful. Place is simple, beautiful and clean. Well executed details everywhere. Nice bakery a walk away.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

19 October 2021

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

Second stay - wonderful again

We had stayed at the cottage once before and enjoyed it so much we stayed again when visiting town. Nice to come back to the same comfortable familiar place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

4 July 2021

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

Review

Property was great. Difficult communicating through Vrbo. Unable to send message when we left.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matiana W., DFW, Texas

17 June 2021

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

Great little cottage

We only had to stay for a night during for our trip. The cottage had everything you needed in the kitchen and it felt like home. The price wasn’t that much more than local hotels which is why we stayed there. Very close to food and the down town area. We only wished it had a small tv to occupy is for a few hours but honesty it wasn’t a big deal. You park on the street in front of the place but that didn’t matter to us either. We felt safe there.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

8 April 2021

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

Great option for a stay in Olympia

This little gem is near the heart of the city but is so quiet and private it doesn’t feel like it at all. Convenient, clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen complete with good coffee and real half & half...I couldn’t have asked for anything more. This is definitely on my return list!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

27 January 2021

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

Had a wonderful time

Peaceful atmosphere, warm , beautiful patio , the kitchen worked great , host was great at communicating, I would stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

28 December 2020

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

Lovely experience

This is a great little cottage to stay in. Very cozy and comfortable. Private and close to downtown. We'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

27 December 2020

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

Adorable seclusion

The property was great for hanging out in comfort and coziness. The style is neat, clean and intriguing. If I have an opportunity I'll definitely try and stay there again. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Charity D.

22 March 2020

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

A Little Oasis in The Middle of Town!

The feeling reminded me of a little beach cabin in Japan. There is a lovely, very thoughtfully created and peaceful view from every window. I stayed in the middle of COVID-19 so all the restaurants and stores were closed. But there is a high-end grocery store within walking distance, which was open. I would highly recommend this spot if you need to stay in town and want a bit of peace and tranquility.

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Hosted by Ellen Turner

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Cottage Queen Bedroom

1 bathroom

Cottage Bathroom

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