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Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D

Family-friendly beachfront guest house with in-room kitchens

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake.
A lakeside setting with a wooden dock extending into the water, a fire pit on the shore, and a distant forested hill.
A gravel path leading through a wooded area with tall trees and a wooden fence.
A waterfront property with multiple houses, a dock, and a boat.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, ceiling fans, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Olympia, WA
  • Place, Summit Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Evergreen State College
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington State Capitol
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Olympia

On the beach.A stay at this guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Summit Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Straddleline ORV Park. Yauger Park is within 12 miles (20 km) and Evergreen State College is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Summit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Evergreen State College - 21 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 28 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Millersylvania State Park - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 47 min drive - 61.6 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 33 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends Cheesesteak - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Buffet, Little Creek Casino - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Urraco Coffee Co. - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ranch House BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Whale Mercantile - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D

Summit Lake Guesthouse

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Overlooking the gleaming shoreline of Summit Lake sits this comfortable and spacious guest house! Rest assured that there is more than enough room for you and your loved ones as this retreat boasts not only a separate room, but also a loft, common space, and large living room - all with sleeping arrangements. The spacious living room is an entertainer's dream with its TV, popcorn maker, pool/Ping-Pong table, and well-equipped kitchenette. The private washer/dryer ensures your vacation garb is always refreshed, and children's items are also available for the groups visiting with their kiddos.

Outside Summit Lake Guesthouse, enjoy having access to kayaks, a canoe, a dock, and a firepit. As you glide across the water, relish mountain views. Away from your stay, enjoy visiting the Washington Center For The Performing Arts, Hands On Children's Museum, Salish Cliffs Golf Club, and downtown's delicious restaurants and vibrant boutiques.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This guest house is not equipped with air-conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D to the airport?

This guesthouse is 65 mi (81-min drive) away from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D to the beach?

This guesthouse is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D offer free breakfast?

This guesthouse does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Little Creek Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D have a pool?

This guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D to downtown Olympia?

This guesthouse is 10.1 mi away from Olympia.

Lakefront retreat with kayaks, canoe, game tables, children's items, and W/D Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Awesome place for kids. We had a fantastic family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was comfortable and clean, easy to navigate and had a lot of entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patti P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Had a great time. Place was dirty, unorganized and had some safety issues
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee C.

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

Great get away

Fun lake house for a family get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Family visit to Western Washington

The place was nice and neat with plenty of indoor activities available
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mini fridge went out before we got there and they replaced it the next day it was awesome! Definitely would recommend this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

Enjoyed our stay

View from dining area. Many sleeping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Great property

Loved it. Very relaxing and thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ava S.

Small Gem of a Property, Very Affordable.

Lots of places to sleep, lake access, small kitchen, only down side, one bathroom, that being said, I had 8 people in there and it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

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

Lovely space

Loved our stay super accommodating for our group, plenty of games to play on the Xbox they had movies, pool table, popcorn machine, darts totally kept the kiddos busy ! The beds were comfy and it was nice and cozy very homey ! Wish they had a kitchenette but the they provided a plug in stove and griddle so it worked out fine ! The beach access is beautiful! We Will definitely be back with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashley A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

As described

Overall this place is exactly as advertised - Read the description carefully before deciding to book.Pros:Gorgeous location - lake access via a staircase - not ADA accessible unfortunately Nice dock - if it were summertime we'd have been outside all day everyday - in April it was chilly Large common space for hanging out - pool table, darts etc. great for an "unplugged" weekendLots of sleeping areas & comfy seatingCons:Unclean - found trash from previous renter in night standBathroom is tiny, shower water pressure was a 4/10No kitchen - sink faucet is broken, hard to maintain consistent water temperature, tiny counter, mini fridge, no oven.Parking - limited, giant boat in one spot, on a sketchy hill, and no place to park on the streetWifi - essentially non existent and there is spotty cell service at best (T-Mobile) and none at worst (Verizon)The confusing thing about the listing is that it says it sleeps 11 - but there certainly weren't enough towels or dishes for 11 people. The sleeping arrangements are as noted in the photos - 2 bunk beds, 1 upper nook area, one private bedroom, and a weird futon situation in the "kitchen" - not a lot of privacy for anyone.Also the bunk beds are uncomfortable - probably fine for kiddos which is what I'm sure the intent was anyway.My advice - if you're looking for a space for adults, maybe miss this one - but if you're a parent with 9 kids - go for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation Rental with Inaccurate Description

We enjoyed a weekend away with our teen and young adult children. The home had a lot going for it: great location on the lake, pool table, kayaks and canoes, and a reasonable price for a large family. However, the “fully equipped kitchenette” consisted of a microwave, mini fridge, a griddle and a small electric skillet. We had planned to cook all of our meals and a skillet. We had planned to cook all of our meals and assumed we’d at least have a few burners and some pots and pans. There were no cooking utensils provided and even though the description stated that it slept 10, there were not enough dishes for us all. Knowing this beforehand would not have kept us from renting the home, but it sure would have helped us with planning. The internet also didn’t work for several hours the evening we arrived and there were no life jackets for the canoes and kayaks. When we contacted Vacasa about the situation, they told us that they would contact us in the morning and we never heard from them (until they reminded us to be sure to leave a review)! If I was the homeowner I think I’d use a different rental company! Minor issues were that drawers were dirty, sheets were stained (but obviously clean), and we were given one roll of toilet paper for nine of us for a three night stay. Be ready to have to drive into Olympia for the things they don’t provide! We’d stay again because the house did have a lot going for it but now we know what we would need to bring with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

amy s.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024