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Living area
Interior
Upstairs bedroom with super comfortable memory foam King Bed
Upstairs library!
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5163.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Olympia, WA
  • Providence St. Peter Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hands On Children's Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Washington State Capitol
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Olympia, WA (OLM-Olympia Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge, Bright, Vaulted Ceilings. Quiet. Convenient. Views! Generator. NATURE!

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Stunning in-law house. Massive! (1682 sq ft) Guests must be friendly and communicative. I'm a Super Host on another platform, so my way works for me and for my (carefully selected) guests!**

Private, quiet, yet walking distance (1.5 mi.) to downtown. Peaceful! Views of the trees and organic gardens in the back yard, which you share with the owner. Private garage & entrance; large library, board games, craft supplies, yoga mats (plenty of room), even an easel! Large capacity new washer/dryer, a nice large kitchen (including a brand new Instant Pot (does pressure cooking and lots of other great functions) and Instant Ace hot and cold blender), two induction burners, a convection oven and a microwave, all for your exclusive use!

No pets, no children under 6. Non-negotiable. There are hard floors downstairs, as well as breakables, and the bedroom with the Tempur-Pedic bed is as far away from the room you'd want to use for children as it could be. Pets are also non-negotiable, sorry!

2 Large Bedrooms: King-size Tempur-Pedic bed upstairs and a twin bed plus a full size futon couch downstairs..

Elegant and spacious, yet cozy!

If you plan to have visitors, let me know at the time of booking.

Your Orientation / Meet and Greet will occur several days before you arrive - in a Zoom meeting - so keep up with your emails at daily in the week before your arrival so that we can schedule it together All renters 12 and over are required to attend. :~] This in advance meeting helps me to customize the space to best suit you!

**To be considered for a stay, tell me who your party consists of and what brings you to Olympia.

The space
This is a perfect spot to relax and unwind, a peaceful place to relax, or to work - or from which to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! A healing space, for sure! Come, writers! Dancers, gardeners, yoga practitioners, and those in need of a creative or healing retreat, you are in for a treat!

You're in close proximity to the culture of Olympia's downtown, with its art walks, theaters, and the political hub that is the capitol of our state, though you'd never know it when you're here. A gorgeous 2-block park right on the corner offers basketball and tennis - and I have 2 rackets, tennis balls and a basketball for your use. A large grocery store and a popular, unique fast food restaurant are both a few blocks away, as are spas, a juice bar, and a bicycle shop. It's super nice to have a park nearby for getting out for a walk! And it's a great neighborhood to walk in.

Garage parking just for you, as well as easy street parking for an additional car if needed. Note: Though the garage is spacious, the angle of access is awkward, making it best for smaller rigs - SUVs and trucks are usually more comfortable parking out front, where I reserve a spot behind my car for guests.

Bedding: Super comfortable King-size Tempur-Pedic Mattress upstairs and a twin and full bed (this one is a covertible futon couch) in the huge downstairs bedroom.

There's a dedicated office area and plenty of room for your paperwork, if you need it, and high speed internet for those of you who will be working from home while you're here.

As we share a wall (my kitchen/dining/living area on my side, the stairs between your 2 floors for you) as well as a driveway and yard -

- it's important to me to feel that I know who is sharing my place with me. So - this wonderful space is perfect for those who are open and friendly with the host. We'll be communicative, neighborly. :~] That's an essential house rule.

It's just awkward, otherwise! I'm friendly, helpful, and very respectful of your privacy. Don't want to have an unfriendly or standoffish neighbor for a month or more! There are loads of short term rentals where you never need (or get to) interact with your host. Rent there, if that's your preference! Otherwise, let me know who you all are and what brings you to "Oly". :~]


Property manager

Shanti Mai

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 6
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
6 yrs & up welcome! I have lovely books for them.
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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
Kids 6 and up ONLY. Quiet hours: 10pm - 7am. Required to recycle. Neighbor's easement to the driveway must be respected at all times.
Wood Burning stove & South Deck are not for use (by me, either!) ALL over 12 must attend video orientation several days prior to your arrival.
Keep Garage door closed when not in use (house not secure when open). Keep windows shut when heat/ A/C on. No visitors w/o prior okay (due to COVID).

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

Olympia

Located in Eastside, a neighbourhood in Olympia, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area and Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area, while State Capital Museum and WET Science Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider East Bay Public Plaza and Hands On Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Olympia, WA

What's nearby

  • Providence St. Peter Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hands On Children's Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Olympia Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 13 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fatso's Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪State & Central - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olympia Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge, Bright, Vaulted Ceilings. Quiet. Convenient. Views! Generator. NATURE! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge, Bright, Vaulted Ceilings. Quiet. Convenient. Views! Generator. NATURE!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge, Bright, Vaulted Ceilings. Quiet. Convenient. Views! Generator. NATURE!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge, Bright, Vaulted Ceilings. Quiet. Convenient. Views! Generator. NATURE! located?

This family-friendly Olympia holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Old State Capitol, State Capital Museum and Yashiro Japanese Garden. WET Science Center and Hands On Children's Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Polli S.

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

Tranquility

The host has done an amazing job creating a relaxing, tranquil indoor space full of extras. The outside garden while not in bloom during my stay is truly magical. I appreciated the attention to detail and the extra attention that she gave before our stay to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 44 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Olympia Stay

Hostess was very friendly and accommodating to your needs.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

C. W.

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

Great place

We were five adults basically needing a comfortable place to sleep during Christmas vacation. We had family in the area that we spent the majority of our time with. The owner met with us and showed us the place and later communicated with us by text. She was mindful of our privacy. We, in turn, tried to follow her house rules as best we could. She has provided a library with an eclectic array of subjects and we found some to read that we enjoyed. Two of the other perks provided were the Wifi and the laundry facilities, both of which we took advantage. We enjoyed our worry free stay at this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P., Austin, Texas.-a

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

Fantastic!

We were met by property owner who showed us house and provided valuable information on the area. We used the property as a base for visiting the surrounding National Parks, including Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic National Park. We also toured the Capital Building, and thoroughly enjoyed the local restaurants! The place was super clean, and we had a fantastic week!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Amazing and Tranquil

This is an amazing place tucked into a quaint and quiet little neighborhood. The owner, Shanti, personally met us on the first day and gave us the layout of the space. The greeting and hospitality provided by her was unprecedented and greatly appreciated. The space is well laid out with plenty of books and games to use while there. Shanti even provided tennis rackets and a basketball that we used at the local park that was located just a few hundred feet from the house. I have to mention that the garden space that Shanti has created in the back yard made for a nice and peaceful place to read one of those many books from her library. The reason we chose this property was to use it as a base while we hit the coast for one day, Olympic National Park on another, Mt Rainier and even Portland Or. Didn't realize the gem that this place was until we got there. I highly recommend this property to anyone that wants to visit Washington State! It is centrally located, easy to get to around and the owner is just a wonderful person. Happy Trails and safe travels!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Barbara R., Silver City NM

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

Olympic Gem

Smooth transaction and communication. Lovely setting !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L., Buffalo, NY

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

Perfect for Our Short Stay in Olympia

This place had everything we needed and Shanti Mai was a gracious host. It’s a short walk to downtown Olympia and south Peugeot Sound. It does not have a full kitchen, but it suited us fine for cereal breakfasts. It’s layout is a little unusual, but Shanti’s explanation and orientation explained it all and made sense. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Shanti Mai has thought of everything!

I stayed with Shanti Mai for 3 weeks and felt at home. This space is beautiful & comfortable, and Shanti Mai is very welcoming. She has truly thought of everything to make her guests stay comfortable. If you need anything, she probably already has it in the house. The king bed is incredibly comfortable. The backyard is gorgeous. It's on a quite road with friendly neighbors and easy parking, yet it's still extremely close to everything Olympia has to offer (plus the necessities of grocery stores, gas, yoga, etc). I'd highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Katie B.

Nice, quiet and clean

My father and I stayed at this little retreat and it was actually the perfect spot for us to be while visiting family in WA. Very close to shopping centers, Lacey and Olympia. The owner was very friendly, attentive and flexible, which I was very much appreciated. We had a good time and I would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Shanti Mai

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Intuitive Counselor, Empath, Spiritual Teacher, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach. I'm also a green thumb, and finally own my own yard as of Summer, 2017. Fellow gardeners will know what a joy that is! I recently planted the apple tree I grafted 2 years ago, and harvested several varieties of apples that I grafted onto my crabapple tree that same year. So fun! There are now 2 grape arbors here now, too! One variety was there years before I arrived; the other two I grafted, based on grapes that grow well in the Puget Sound, and whose qualities I particularly enjoy. I love to discuss everything from science to spirituality. I'm irreverent, sensitive, silly, love learning, love change. Very friendly in general, sometimes need my down time. Out of the box and a bit rebellious as needed. :~] Raised as a military brat. My favorite places on Earth tend to involve water: Ireland, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada, and the Salish Sea area of Washington State. As you can see from these, great heat is not something I tend to need or enjoy! I'm a former: Head Start Lead Teacher, German teacher, Sign Language Interpreter, Resident Manager of a Group Home for Schizophrenic Adults, and Transcendental Meditation teacher. But, wait - there's more! (No, that's enough for here.) It's important to me to greet you personally to orient you to the space. AND: For Winter of 2022/23, we will do a Zoom Meet and Greet and walk-through of your upstairs, both so that I can get to know you, and so that you will know everything you need to know to get the most out of this unique retreat. Then, when you arrive, we will do the downstairs orientation. :~]

Why they chose this property

I've always been a "plant person", and the idea of owning a double lot with mature trees really spoke to me! It's also in a really convenient spot in the city of Olympia, but doesn't feel that way at all. l love being a steward of this land, and love to show people what I'm doing to create more and more of a spiritual and emotional retreat here. This is an perfect place for writing, doing artwork, dancing, reading, yoga, meditation...

What makes this property unique

Quiet, convenient, spacious. Really spacious. And unique. I've set it up to allow you to remember that you used to like to write poetry, or sketch, or do magic tricks, to knit, to do yoga, to read, to gaze out at nature, to have your coffee under quiet trees. And to walk to downtown if you'd like to! Or play basketball or tennis at Lions Park, just a few doors away. I can also show you what I've done here with plant grafting, in that's something you'd be interested in. :~]

Languages:

English, German