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Reviews of The Heron House

3 out of 5
The Heron House
5531 Sunrise Beach Rd NW, Olympia, WA

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful setting. Helpful owner left thoughtful snacks and extra toiletries. I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Chris on 5 Mar,2024
Thank you for the kind words.We hope to see you again in your travels. Thank you for choosing us. Chris and Jennifer

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and accomodations were clean,welcoming, and comfortable. The house is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Chris on 18 Dec,2023
Thank you Christie for the kind review and we hope to see you again some day .Merry Christmas to you and your family.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Chris on 8 Dec,2023
Thank you for the kindness. Merry Christmas to you

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little cottage. Very comfortable bed. Great communication and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Chris on 22 Nov,2023
Thank you for the kind review. Chris and Jennifer, The Eld/Heron House

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cabin but description stated two queen size beds. The second bed is a blowup bed in living room which should have been clearly stated in description. Owners should consider getting a queen hideabed sofa instead. Pulling out and inflating an inflatable bed is akward in the small area which is what we had to do with 3 adults.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Chris on 5 Nov,2023
Thank you for your review and suggestions. The idea of changing our front room couch to a hide-a-bed queen pull out is something we will keep in mind when we replace the current one. Again thank you for choosing to stay with us and your helpful input. Chris and Jennifer, The Eld House/Heron House

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to relax.
The most amazing little cabin next to the Sound. Continental breakfast for two with the most amazing conscientious touches throughout. Will hopefully stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Chris on 6 Sept,2023
Thank you for the kind review and we hope to see you in the future

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely booking a return stay!!
On arrival check in was a breeze, contactless and well communicated. We arrived at night and had our own illuminated parking lot feet from the cabin where we could easily back in and pull directly out of the driveway without intruding on anybody. The cabin itself sits at the top of the driveway from the main home and in a beautifully wooded property with privacy and a view. Inside the cabin was something to behold, a real log cabin with a kitchen stocked with all the plates, glasses, mugs and utensils needed for your stay. Jennifer left fresh fruits, muffins and a few refreshments in the fridge as well as a mixture of breakfast cereals on the counter. The private full bathroom downstairs was large and complete with a shower, mirror, shaving / makeup mirror, toilet and laundry room. Family and Dining room allowed us to put our feet up and enjoy our favorite streaming service on the tv. Upstairs loft offers a King Size soft bed that gave us an amazing sleep. In the morning we enjoyed our coffee on the porch with nature all around us, peaceful and a great way to start the morning. Our minds were blown when we walked inside this cozy A framed log cabin and we were already talking about booking longer stays for next time. Definitely booking a return stay!! Thank you to our hosts for their hospitality, professionalism and kindness! A+ stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Chris on 30 Aug,2023
Thank you for the kind review and we look forward to your staying again

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and so beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Chris on 27 Aug,2023
Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Kalispell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Chris on 15 Jul,2023
Thank you for choosing us

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for everything! The cabin was amazing in every way. There was plenty of space for my family of 3, great breakfast selection waiting in the refrigerator, and if was overall just a comfortable place to spend a weekend. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband, my son and I stayed at the cabin for 2 nights. We were amazed at how beautiful the cabin is and so comfortable. The air up mattress we did not know until arrival, but my teen age son had no issues sleeping on it except it kept going somewhat flat. Really enjoyed the continental breakfast, muffin, orange juice, cereal, and fruit. Loved the view of the water from the cabin just not within walking distance as we hoped. Would stay at the Heron House again if we are in Washington.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, the area is amazing, you have beach access down the drive, the hosts were amazing. We wish we would have had more time to explore the inlet and use some of the amenities that The Heron House had to offer. We will be back next time we are in Olympia.
Response from Chris on 7 Jul,2023
Thank you for the kind review. We hope you do return! Thanks for choosing us for your lodging. Chris and Jennifer,The Eld/Heron House

10/10 Excellent

Qianqian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, El Paso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay! The Heron house is a quiet cottage with plenty of room for a couple seeking a getaway. Continental breakfast was a nice touch, and the cabin had all the modern amenities one could need. Short walk to lakeside access, ran into Chris (owner) and he was a gracious host who welcomed us to the grounds. Would definitely stay again if we come visit the Shelton, WA area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy comfy cabin
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Heron House! It was so quaint and super comfortable. It was nice for our family to have a space where it was just us. The kids could be a little noisy and not bother the room next door! The kids slept on an air mattress downstairs while we took the bed in the loft. It was perfect for our little family. We enjoyed the muffins too😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Heron House stay was perfect. Lovely cottage and the host had everything we needed for our overnight stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and beautiful. Just one negative the 2nd queen size bed is a blow up mattress. It didn’t matter because it was just two of us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ebony

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AmazIng stay. Easy to get to and beautiful location. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Chris on 27 Mar,2023
Thank you for the kind words.We look forward to your staying again. Thanks again Chris and Jennifer,The Heron House

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cozy, clean, details were perfect. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Chris on 26 Mar,2023
Thank you for the kind review and we would love to have you back.

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heron House is a wonderful place to stay. A couple of clarifications to the Expedia listing for this property: it says two queen beds but one of the queen beds is a blowup bed on the living room floor. You should also know that there are steep steps to the front door and also steep stairs to the loft queen bed. Bathroom is on the main floor. If stairs or blowup beds are a problem this will not be the best choice for you. We had a wonderful stay. The continental breakfast in the fridge is a nice touch. Fully equipped kitchen is well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne, yakima

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thurop

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Chris on 23 Jan,2023
Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful and an experience in itself to stay in this gorgeous home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Chris on 23 Jan,2023
Thank you for the kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy cabin. Extraordinarily vice. Wish we could stay longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Chris on 19 Dec,2022
Thank you for the kind review and we would love to have you again

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cabin in the woods
A great little cabin in a quiet little suburb outside the city. Would have been even better if we had been there in the summer to use the kayaks. Make sure to read the welcome book upon arrival, it has all the info you'll need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Chris on 18 Nov,2022
Thank you for the kind reply. Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again. Chris and Jennifer

10/10 Excellent

Moya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin itself is beautiful. Gas heating stove kept temperature well. Fruit, muffins and breakfast cereals were nice. Sign next to road could be more-easily readable. Markings on parking spot for easy departure maneuvering on steep driveway would help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big confusion since the ELD property is actually the HERON house, and the name change led to wasted time and an angry woman who berated us for trying to get into the lock box of the ELD house. Also, the actual rental is not by the lake, so the photo with a hammock by water should show a log cabin in the woods. More info is needed to describe a cabin above the lake, and no meet and greet. I explained this to the irate owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin! All details well thought out. Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Chris on 7 Oct,2022
Thank you for the kind words

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Eld house was a unique and pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Chris on 7 Oct,2022
Thank you for the kind review and hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was worth every cent. It was beautiful and so well stocked with anything you might need or want. We will be back so many more times, for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Chris on 25 Sept,2022
Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to staying with us again,thank again also for the original stay

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cabin itself was lovely, comfy bed and living area. No stove or oven if that’s important to you but fridge, microwave and toaster oven. Even though it says “Eld house” on listing you are staying in Heron cottage. You MUST connect with owners prior to arrival, this part was highly problematic for us, be sure to try atleast 48 hrs prior. Hotels.com had wrong phone # for owners listed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Buda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place really was a gem of a find. It was way better than we expected. We seriously considered looking into to changing our plans to stay longer, but decided there were too many other dependencies on our schedule to move forward with that idea. We WILL, however, be booking a longer visit on a future trip to the area... no doubt! Thanks so much for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Chris on 13 Sept,2022
Thank you for the kind words and we are thrilled when our guests are

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Choice!
I cannot say enough about how lovely this property is! It was clean, quiet, peaceful and pretty. I do wish they did not bill it as 2 queen beds, it is one queen and an air mattress. It is great for a couple. There is no stove but we made do and had lovely meals. The breakfast and bottles of water waiting for us were fabulous! Based on other properties we look at the price was excellent! My one suggestion would be to put a grill by the side patio, it would open up cooking options.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Chris on 10 Aug,2022
Glad you liked our place and thank you for the kind words. As for an outside grill we have not had good experience’s in the past and during serious burn ban it’s a liability issue.Again thank you

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This extraordinary hand built log cabin was a wonderful find! Beautiful location, lovely host, I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Chris on 31 Jul,2022
Thank you for the kind words.we would love to have you back.

10/10 Excellent

Joao Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful setting, cozy cabin - perfect for a weekend getaway of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Chris on 19 Jul,2022
Thank you for the kind review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pretty setting, clean cabin with good tv setup. We walked down past their house to the water and sat for a few—nice! We were able to walk up the stairs to the bedroom, with the bathroom downstairs easily, but think this place is meant for younger, fit visitors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Chris on 17 Jul,2022
Thank you for the kind review and sorry the stairs were difficult for you.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Chris on 22 Jun,2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Qi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Chris on 20 Jun,2022
Thank you for the kind review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic. Wish we could have stayed longer. My 5 yo loved exploring the beach. We saw crabs, jellyfish and other sea creatures. Just a short drive to Olympia for our oyster dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Chris on 20 Jun,2022
Thank you for the kind review