Relax By The Sea, Tranquil, secluded with superb views and sandy private beach

A special spot with great history and ambiance. We stayed here to have our own space during nearby family holiday events. Hope to return during warmer weather to explore and enjoy a bit more!

We had a wonderful stay in Olympia. The property was located on an Inlet with water views from the house, and beach access from the stairs. Downtown Olympia is a quick 15 to 20 minute drive to access great restaurants and city perks. We were very satisfied.

My partner & I were in Olympia visiting family and chose this house as it appeared we could see a lot of the Sound - see below.Craig is a very knowledgeable host, friendly, and quick to respond to messages. He left some info about the area, and that's how we learned about a small, easy hike at Tumwater Falls.This is a full-time residence, but Craig stays in a cabin on the beach during stays. He gave us a tour day 1 but left day 2 so we did not interact with him as others have stated.This is a secluded spot - lots of houses in the neighborhood, but it's quiet. Lots of wildlife, great for bird watching! If you need/want to do anything in Olympia, expect a 15 minute drive. ACCESSIBILITY: There is a no-step entrance to the front door. However, we were asked to enter/exit the property using a keypad on the door to the garage, and there is a step to get inside the house from there. 1 guest bedroom and the only full bath are on the main level. The shower/tub is very tall and not easy to get in to if you have mobility issues. The back deck is accessible, but there are stairs to get down to the beautiful backyard. There is not a flat path out back, and there are a LOT of steep stairs (with railing) to get to the beach! You can see the water between the trees in the backyard, but if you're in a wheelchair or have limited mobility and your main goal is to be as close as possible to the water, there will be some disappointment. (The pic is what you see from the backyard.)

Great location and property.

This is a great location—very quiet and peaceful. The wildlife is wonderful. We woke up to deer in the front and back almost every day. Craig also has multiple bird feeders that attract an amazing array of different birds. We would sit and watch them come in and out during the mornings. The views of the Sound are also wonderful. There is also the only sandy beach on the peninsula. It is a great place to hang out or use as a base camp to explore the greater Olympia/Seattle area. Highly recommended.

Had a nice stay here. The host Craig obviously has a lot of pride in his house and does expect guests to take proper care of it, which is not too much to ask!

Great location and excellent host!

We had a wonderful stay, our property manager was kind, warm and hospitable. The home was easy to live in and located in a beautiful setting on the water with morning coffee enjoyed watching the local wildlife. All this while being so close any dining and shopping needed for the stay. We would definitely come back again.

The house it self was lovely . The area was serene, a bird watchers heaven and not too far from town. There is beach access but it is a steep trek. We went down and up once as that’s was enough for us in fear of misstepping. I think adding pictures of the stairs and access would allow for guess to better manage their expectations. Everything we needed was available in the house and Craig is there onsite in case you need any help! Overall we had a nice quiet weekend as planned .

Craig's home on the hill overlooking the sound is just stunning! My teen kids and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I loved sitting in the red Adirondack chair on the patio and enjoying the hummingbirds and quiet evenings. The beach is a real treasure of marine biology and we learned so much from Craig, walking the beach. He was kind enough to offer us a ride in his boat, such a treat. We kayaked and paddle boarded with the seals and took Craig up on all his recommendations. I definitely recommend his home for your time in Olympia.