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Where to stay around Olympia, WA?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 160 vacation rentals near Olympia. From 96 Houses to 38 Bungalows, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Olympia for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the popular point of interests near where I can stay when traveling to Olympia?
VRBO offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Olympia. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Percival Landing: 172 vacation rentals
- WET Science Center: 178 vacation rentals
- Olympia Farmers Market: 173 vacation rentals
- East Bay Public Plaza: 179 vacation rentals
- Yauger Park: 163 vacation rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Olympia listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Can I rent Houses in Olympia?
Yes, of course. VRBO has 96 Houses in Olympia. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Olympia include:
- Bungalows: 38 rentals available
- Cabins: 38 rentals available
- Cottages: 38 rentals available
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Studios and more.
Can I find a vacation rental with pool in Olympia?
Yes, you can select your prefered vacation rental with pool among our 19 vacation rentals with pool available in Olympia. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Welcome to Washington’s capital
The Washington state capital is the major cultural center of the Puget Sound region, so when you stay at an Olympia vacation rental you can enjoy this vibrant city’s thrilling cultural events, live music, arts, and bar scenes, as well as local craft breweries and independent restaurants sourcing locally produced fare. This lively scene sits in a backdrop of green forested hillsides, stunning mountain peaks, and pristine natural wilderness – ensuring an Olympia vacation rental offers wonderful opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts too.
Dive into Olympia’s waterfront
Olympia enjoys a glorious waterfront location on the Budd Inlet arm of the Puget Sound, and the vista afforded from the Ellis Cove Trail in Priest Point Park is one of the most scenic ways to appreciate it. Trek through an ancient forest of cedar, fir, and vine leaf maple to emerge on a pebbly beach with a wonderful view of downtown Olympia on the southern shore, and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. The city’s Percival Landing Park offers more beautiful waterfront views, as well as picnic areas, a playground, and downtown boat moorage. Take a walk along the boardwalk, enjoy the fresh Olympia air and, on weekends, browse the eclectic food markets.
Family-friendly Olympia
There are plenty of fascinating and family-friendly museums and science centers to keep the kids amused if you are staying at your Olympia vacation rental with little ones. The Olympic Flight Museum at Olympia Regional Airport has heritage aircraft from all over the world – some of which take to the skies as part of the airshow it hosts every August. Or head downtown to the city’s waterfront and enjoy the interactive fun at Olympia’s Hands On Children’s Museum. Bursting with exhibits, activities, and an outdoor discovery center, it’s sure to keep the kids inspired and amused.
Olympia’s microclimate
Olympia experiences a local microclimate, with summer’s daytime highs in the 70s – making heading to this green city’s parks and waterways particularly appealing. Most of western Washington's weather is brought in by systems that form near the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, bringing cold moist air, cloudiness, and fog, especially between November and January when rivers and creeks gush with seasonal water. Early fall is a particularly spectacular time to visit, when the city’s tree-lined avenues turn gold with fall color, but late spring is also beautiful, burgeoning with green promise.
A wealth of national parks to explore
Less than 20 minutes east of Olympia, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 200 bird species and is the place to head for birdwatching or whale watching. Capitol State Forest, to the southwest, has miles of forested trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and off-roading. The gushing white water of Mima Falls is as beautiful as the unique Mima Mounds are eerie. Then, a little further out, Mount Rainier National Park, about 65 miles southeast of Olympia, delivers scenic drives, views, trails, and waterfalls by this iconic Cascades chain volcano.