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The Lookout at Summit Lake

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A lakeside view with a dock, a white chair, and a flower planter.
A modern living room with a dark blue wall, a spiral staircase, a red armchair, a round ottoman, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A stone retaining wall with a grassy area and steps leading up to a white pot with a plant.
A modern two-story house with a stone retaining wall, wooden deck, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
A modern kitchen with black cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a large island with a cutting board, and a window with plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Summit Lake
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Single Futon

Loft Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft Master Bath

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

Main Level Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Lookout at Summit Lake

Imagine waking up to this pristine lake view! Fabulous lake house weekend retreat! Just minutes from downtown Olympia, Summit Lake is the perfect getaway location to relax and take in all nature has to offer. Most rooms looking out towards the lake. 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, basement has a queen murphy bed for a 3rd bedroom if desired. Functional kitchen with eating bar open w/high vaulted ceilings. There's also a brand new skylights. Multiple decks w/stairs down to your own private dock known to have some pretty big fish! Such a Beautiful & Clean Water Lake; excellent for paddle board, kayak, fishing, swimming, jet ski, or boating! Come see all this home has to offer you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep grade and lots of stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be approved prior to renting
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2386463vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Olympia

Located in Olympia, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Summit Lake and Straddleline ORV Park, while State Theater and WET Science Center are cultural highlights. Shankz Black Light Mini Golf and East Bay Public Plaza are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Olympia, WA

What's nearby

  • Summit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Evergreen State College - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Washington State Capitol - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Millersylvania State Park - 41 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Nisqually Red Wind Casino - 56 min drive - 61.4 km

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 37 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Legends Cheesesteak - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Urraco Coffee Co. - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ranch House BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Whale Mercantile - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lookout at Summit Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Lookout at Summit Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lookout at Summit Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lookout at Summit Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout at Summit Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Summit Lake and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Straddleline ORV Park. Yauger Park and Evergreen State College are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really beautiful house on the lake. The house gets amazing morning sun and is nice and shady in the afternoon, so it doesn't get too hot. The house has such an amazing view and plenty of great seating areas for family gatherings and meals. Highly recommended. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and fun at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and wonderful to work with! The house itself was comfortable and nicely updated, but perhaps the best part was the ceiling to floor Windows overlooking the water! The wooded areas on either side of the house provided wonderful seclusion and privacy. The host thought of everything, including marshmallow sticks for the fire pit, access to kayaks and a paddle board, and the most comfortable beds to sleep on. We spent most of the time out on the dock and our dog spent most of the time jumping off of the dock to go swimming. This is the ideal place for someone looking to get away, unplug, and relax! Thank you Griffin!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. There was ample room for 7 people and the house was well decorated with modern, functional amenities. We would stay there again. Griffin was a friendly and attentive host, thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was ultra clean and well stocked. What a view and what an incredible place for fun. This place is one of the best I’ve ever been to. The owner was super nice, the place was perfect, and the outside is spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

María C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. Beautiful view of the lake, house is secluded between two empty lots and offers lots of privacy. The kitchen is beautiful, and has an amazing gas stove! The king bed (where I slept) was super comfortable! Getting to the water is a trek, as is walking back up to the house, but that should be obvious from the pictures. There are hazard and caution signs around the property, and the inside stairs were tough to navigate for some in our group, so I wouldn’t say the house is great for little children unless they have arms to catch them 24/7. We had 6 adults, 2 kids (10, 13). We brought an air mattress because the beds in the basement are small, and it would be cramped to have people share the full-sized beds (13 yo is also taller than average). We had a grandma/mom/10yo share that space, but I wouldn’t put more than one adult per bed in the basement (unless they want to sleep thisclose to each other). Overall, the house was great. I would recommend for groups of able-bodied adults and kids 10 years and up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the lake! We stayed with 6 friends and a puppy, and all had a wonderful time. The cabin is so nicely remodeled, with cute touches and an incredible hang out area by the dock and the lakeside firepit. We really appreciated access to the kayaks as well which we used everyday. We’d all come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Work Trip

My colleague and I stayed here for 2 nights on a work trip and wish we could’ve stayed longer! it was beautiful and the access to kayaks was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2024
Thank you! You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan N.

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

Hip and cozy lakehouse!

We had a great time! Host was wonderful and the place was super cute and cozy. We loved how private the house is (no neighbors), and the dock is new and a great place to hang out!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Beautiful Quiet Place

Everything we hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cell coverage was almost nonexistent. WiFi was excellent. Great dock and access to lake. The lake view from house is amazing. Would definitely stay again if there was cell coverage. Host responsive with questions I had. Plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Family Lake Getaway

My Family stayed here for some summer fun and R & R. We greatly enjoyed swimming, fishing, kayaking and the views at the Lookout. The home was modern and clean and had everything we needed. Our favorite place was the dock where we passed most of out day. Would happily return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry I.

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

Quiet, secluded and very scenic!

Our stay overall was quite good. Parking is a bit tricky if you have more than two cars, but that is just part of what you endure as expected at a rather secluded location. There’s a LOT of stairs involved to get to the water and lower levels, so be aware! Overall we enjoyed docking our boat and fishing from the large dock, which is soacious and accomodating for multiple people at a time. We love Summit Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

I Want One

Fishing, tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, sunset cruising, paddling, swimming, hiking, s'mores, cards, dining out in Olympia, daytripping to Pike Place, coffee-sipping as the sun rises over the hills, reading, napping, relaxing, enjoying some time with family. Couldn't ask for more!Griffin, thank you for sharing your lakehouse with us for a week. It was a blast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry O.

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

Beautiful

The property is stunning. The house is amazing with huge windows overlooking the lake. The updated and beautifully decorated house had everything we needed. There is very tranquil balcony space. We all enjoyed hanging at the dock, kayaking and swimming. We had a wonderful vacation. The host went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cy C.

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

Beautiful Lake House

What can I say question mark it's a lake house! The hosts were nice enough to leave us a bottle of red wine when we arrived and even though the weather wasn't great and we didn't get to spend too much of time outside there were plenty of things to do indoors. The water pressure was not perfect which is normal for a lake house but the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of blankets and amenities and necessities in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tami G.

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

Amazing view house

This property has an amazing view of the lake from all areas of the house! Would highly recommend this property. Only down fall is the driveway. It is a bit scary to come down with a van. (Just my opinion) Communication with host was great!! Comfortable beds and pillows. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook. Definitely want to rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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