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Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED.

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A waterfront property with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.
A modern living room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a brown leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A modern, dark wooden console table with a large abstract painting above it, a small potted plant, and a tray on the table.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the kitchen.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a view of the water outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Olympia, WA
  • Place, beach near Sunset Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Evergreen State College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Yauger Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED.

Newly renovated.
Two bedroom two bath home right ON the beach. This property sits on Budd Inlet which is the access to the Port of Olympia, watch logging ships, pleasure boats and all port traffic right from your front window. Fully equipped kitchen, gas barbecue, kayak's with life jackets. Just a short 5 mile drive to the Olympia City Center.
Master bedroom with Queen bed, second bedroom has full sized mattress bunk beds.
Access is via a series of stairs, 45 steps in total, from the parking area to the house. (well worth it) Access from the house to the beach is via one short stairway, 10 steps total, at high tide it may only be 3 steps to the water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 1488064vb
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 Olympia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. State Theater and WET Science Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 5th Avenue Bridge and Governor's Mansion. Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and East Bay Public Plaza are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Olympia, WA

What's nearby

  • beach near Sunset Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Evergreen State College - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Shankz Black Light Mini Golf - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Yauger Park - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 35 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Madres Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪South Bay Pub & Eatery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Homeport Olympia - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tugboat Annie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Beachfront, NEW and IMPROVED. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Shankz Black Light Mini Golf, Evergreen State College and Yauger Park. Cinemark Century Olympia and West Central Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is nicely updated and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. Unbeatable gorgeous views of the sound and easy to get to downtown Olympia from the house. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

peaceful and gorgeous

We were busy with events so coming home to this vrbo was peaceful and had most beautiful surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2022
Lu, Thank you for the review, I am just wondering if the one star is an oversight or is there anything you were unhappy about. I would appreciate your feed back if you have a chance. Bill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and quiet

Thank you for sharing your amazing cabin on the beach. The privacy and quietness was just what we needed. Look forward to staying with you again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

My son and I stayed here while he interning at the Capitol. It was simply fabulous. I’d drive him 15 minutes to work then return and spend my day working at the house while gazing at the passing ducks. The good WiFi, well equipped kitchen and laundry made our stay super smooth. Oh and did I mention the gorgeous view and walking on the beach?
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful on the water

Very well appointed and functional cabin. Enjoyed the hot-cold water rinsing hose on the stairs from the beach for rinsing the kayaks and our feet :-) This is an ultra quiet neighborhood. Fun to watch the birds fishing and seals going by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Puget Sound Getaway

We booked this property for our family of 4 (kids 10 and 8) as a waterfront getaway as we visited Washington after moving away 9 years ago. The house is clean, well organized and literally ON the water. We had such a wonderful time doing puzzles, kayaking and having breakfast on the deck. Its a wonderful location just minutes away from downtown Olympia. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this beautifully remodeled home on Budd Inlet was absolutely outstanding! The remodel is exceptional—every detail has been thoughtfully designed, and the décor is beautifully coordinated throughout the house. It truly feels like a luxury getaway while still being warm and comfortable. The only item to note is the stairs up and down from the parking area are uneven, so take your time!This was, without a doubt, the cleanest vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. Everything was spotless, and it was clear the owners take great pride in maintaining the property.The location on Budd Inlet is spectacular. We enjoyed watching seals from the property and had a wonderful time exploring the water with the provided kayaks. It was such a peaceful and memorable experience. The neighbors were also very friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.The home was incredibly well stocked with everything we could possibly need. The kitchen had all the cookware, utensils, and essentials you’d expect, and the bathrooms were equally well supplied with thoughtful amenities.We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. This property exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would absolutely return. 10 out of 10—highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you soo much for awesome review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

Incredible changing views. What a way to wake up- to a sunrise behind Mt. Rainier some days. Constant changing weather and tides and visiting eagles, made for entertainment. We had our young family visit daily and the place was perfect for a 2 1/2 yr old. Windows felt like we were on a boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax unlimited

So grateful for the luggage tram. My 84 year old mother and myself and our two dogs did fine on the many stairs as long as we took our time. Once we got into the place the view and the clean, fully stocked house made us not want to leave and extend our stay. Very enjoyable experience and we would love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving stay

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed here. We loved it so much the first time we had to bring our kids with us the second time. The renovation that was completed is absolutely beautiful and made the house feel even more comfortable. Having a beautiful view from the new kitchen made cooking much more enjoyable. The sunrise we had on our first morning in the house was one of the best sunrises I’ve seen. The memories made while staying here will be remembered for a very long time and we cannot wait to come back to make more.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best part of this spot is the view.

We enjoyed staying on the edge of the water. This house is a bit on the older side but was spotless. We had everything we needed for a few days stay. The bay views with Mount Rainier in the background were super. The only thing we did not realize was that there 75 steps from the parking spot down to the house. My wife & I are seniors & had some difficulty making it up & down the stairway. Overall I would recommend this spot for a great getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Thank you for the review Bill, very much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed your stay, even with the steps. I do want to make one correction as to the number of steps, there are actually 45. A lot, I know, I don't want people to get wrong impression. Thank you, Bill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what I wanted

We had a terrific experience. I was looking for a place on the water to just hang out for the week. It was me, my husband, my friend, and my 12 month old. The view was AMAZING and the water was RIGHT THERE. It was too cold for too much outdoor stuff but we felt like we were outside, just sitting at those huge windows. The kitchen was well stocked. They have really thought of everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
Thank you for your kind words Kellie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Water front house

The house has been renovated very nicely and was super clean. When the description says water front it really is water front. During high tide you have water underneath the patio. Quiet location as well. Note to future renters the house does not have AC and for the most part wasn’t an issue until temperatures reach 88+. Bought some fans and it was tolerable. Fantastic location and super nice place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Stay

This newly remodeled home, and location, is incredible. So very clean and comfortable, and plenty of vistas to entertain for hours out the huge picture windows. An appreciated bonus was a luggage tram that helped tremendously from the parking area down to the home below and back up! Eating meals on the deck watching sea lions, boats, and even 2 eagles was so relaxing. We took the kayaks out one afternoon and enjoyed going around the inlet. Stores were 10 minutes away, Olympic Nat’l Park is accessible as a long day trip, and Seattle is close enough. There was plenty of kitchenware, towels, and other random things you forgot at home. We stayed 5 nights and wish we had 10 more! I plan on returning in the next few years.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thank you for your kind words Robyn.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Ever - Amazing!

This was our 5th stay, but the 1st time with the new and improved house. Still had the same great views of the comings and goings on the Budd Inlet and beautiful Mt. Rainier! Came from MI with two of our adult daughters (the 3rd already lives in Olympia) to celebrate our granddaughter’s graduation. We did lots of meals during this stay and found the kitchen had everything we needed, even cupcake tins, plenty of large serving bowls, etc.. We availed ourselves of all the amenities- outdoor fire pit, kayaks, laundry, WiFi and more. The only thing missing for me was a vase to arrange some flowers in - I love to have fresh flowers in a house. Bill was quickly attentive to any question we had - a very gracious host. Hopefully we’ll be back next year for our grandson’s graduation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay with a beautiful view

We loved our weekend at this great house! We met up with another couple to celebrate my birthday. The house had everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and the view was fantastic. The location is great - just far enough outside of town that it was quiet and peaceful but close enough for an easy drive (~15 minutes) or an uber ride. It wasn't a problem for us, but there are a whole lot of stairs to get down to the house. We really appreciated that there was an automated cargo lift to take our stuff up and down - we only wish we would have seen it the night we checked in! This would be a good thing to let people know in their check in notification. Check in and out was very easy, and communication with the manager was smooth. I would recommend this cozy house to anyone wanting a weekend in the area with a great view, especially for sunrise!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful get away! We had an amazing time! Very clean and nice with amazing views. Location is awesome. We saw so much wildlife and had sun every day. We are cat owners and were visited by the neighborhood cat Taco!!! So friendly it was an added perk! Owners accommodated an early check in as we arrived early. 10 outta 10 would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The home was beautiful and the views were absolutely stunning.The only thing we would recommend is cutting back the trees going up the stairs especially after it rains. The tram would have been nice to use for the luggage, however that would not be a deal breaker to come back.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend anyone thinking about staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So special

Still basking in our experience! We are looking forward to creating more memories here! So special. Exceeded any expectations we may have had. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved, loved, loved

Property was a great location, clean, relaxing. Beautiful views and location within a reasonable drive to a number of sites we wanted to visit. Beautiful view of Mt. rainier from the living room and deck. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful and totally memorable

My husband and myself stayed here with our two boys for a week visiting family and seeing the area. I couldn’t wish for a better place to stay. The property was super clean, beds super comfortable and William was quick to respond to any questions we had plus it had all the amenities you could think of. The place is absolute magic with the views, the fresh air, watching the tides everyday and looking for sea life. Lots of birds, fish, hermit crabs and what we assume were sea otters. As others have said it really is like being on a houseboat when the high tide comes in! We definitely hung around the house way more than we had anticipated so we could just enjoy it. There are a lot of steps going to and from the house but not difficult and oh my gosh so totally worth it!! Ps.. our oldest wanted me to mention ‘Tacklecat’, a cat he befriended that lived around there. Very nice cat :)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous retreat.

Although my husband and I both had to work during our stay, it felt like a holiday due to the beautiful location. We had perfect weather, and the sunrise views were incredible. The house was well equipped -- nothing we needed was lacking. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Totally relaxing

Very nice and cozy house. The weather was wonderful and we got to see Mount Rainier every day! Nice place to just disappear and not have to think about anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Budd Bay Stay

Great location, literally on the water (waves go under the deck) and peaceful. Beautiful view of Mount Ranier (if not cloudy). Well stocked place with kayaks for use. Recommended for a quiet get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time!

This place is a gem! It was the perfect choice for our wedding anniversary. Paddling to and from the property and the panoramic water view were our favorite features. We hope to stay here again annually. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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