Stunning views of the Capitol Building, Capitol Lake, and Mt Rainier! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Stunning views of the Capitol Building, Capitol Lake, and Mt Rainier! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Stunning views of the Capitol Building, Capitol Lake, and Mt Rainier! located?

Located in South Westside, this family-friendly Olympia holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue Bridge, West Central Park and Capitol Lake. WET Science Center and Olympia Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Blake O.

2 Dec 2024

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Amazing thanksgiving get together

The home had a fully stocked kitchen and the rooms were very nice 5 stars

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

18 Oct 2024

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Another great visit!

This is our second time staying here and we were equally impressed this time. A great place to stay with kids! Ours are already asking when we’re going back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

22 July 2024

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Olympia Visit

Another great visit for our family reunion!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

17 May 2024

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Best in Olympia

The Overlook is simply the best place to stay in Olympia. We call it our “home away from home” and we’ve stayed here for the past 4 years! The space, the views, the neighborhood….all are excellent.

Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C., Vista

16 July 2023

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Plenty of stellar views and awesome community businesses!

Loved the peaceful atmosphere of the home and the nearby shops, farmers market and nature attractions!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sallie H., Bellevue, Wa.

22 Jan 2020

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Beautiful stay in Olympia

This home is one of the nicest vacation rentals we have ever seen. The view from the main bedroom, living room, kitchen and deck just takes your breath away. The owners go way over the top in making the visit perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Senoia, GA

24 Apr 2023

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Our WA Home

The Overlook has been a repeat stay for our family. It is welcoming, well appointed, and always our “home away from home” in WA.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

28 July 2023

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Another Great Stay at The Overlook

This was the third or fourth time our siblings have enjoyed staying at The Overlook. The kitchen and dining room are a great space for gathering, playing games, etc. We love it so much that we have already booked for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

18 Nov 2019

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Amazing!

We absolutely loved staying at this property. The view was amazing, the house was very clean and beautifully decorated, the location was great and the hosts were very accommodating! We all agreed that this was the nicest vacation rental in which we have ever stayed. We would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

19 May 2023

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Stunning Views in Quiet Neighborhood

Beautiful environment around this well decorated and well equipped home on the Puget Sound in Olympia. Super clean and the hosts provided some special items for our comfort. We felt welcome, and would recommend this rental to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

1 June 2023

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Beautiful views and great location

The property is tucked away in a quiet corner of a nice neighborhood. Great views as the pictures reflect. The house has easy access to downtown and West Olympia. Owners were communicative and flexible. We had a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

20 Dec 2023

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A peek of Heaven

From our first conversation with the host to our post stay communication these lovely people were stellar.. The house and location were fantastic and the view over capital lake inspiring.. the kitchen will please ANY foodie and the deck is amazing.. look no further.. this place is a WINNER..

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

18 Apr 2022

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Great house

A great house in a great location. Close to everything but feels secluded. Plenty of space for four adults and three kids. The house more than lives up to the pictures, and no detail is overlooked. I don’t think we would choose to stay anywhere else in the Olympia area.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

18 Feb 2023

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Awesome Place!

Our family had a wonderful stay. Chris and Ashlynn were excellent hosts. The place is spacious with wonderful views over the lake and at the state capitol. We especially enjoyed the the well equipped kitchen where we socialized and cooked a lot! We had a family gathering and the space was very conducive to everyone hanging out and relaxing. The fire place is a great touch and the bedroom view is special.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benedict V.

27 Aug 2018

Everything hoped for

We couldn't have been happier with our rental and it was everything we had hoped for. The home is updated and comfortable, the view & location terrific ,and the hosts were very accommodating to our needs. Sincerely, The VanderKolk family

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

6 June 2024

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Amazing family friendly get away

The pictures don’t do the place justice! Gorgeous house decked out with everything you could need. The space is very family friendly. My girls (4, 1.5) loved the little hidden room beneath the stairs and the giant plush bean bag and the bunk beds. There were also toys, books, highchair and pack and play. There’s even a retractable baby gate on the stairs! The views are amazing. We loved hanging out on the deck and watching the birds. The hosts live next door and are extremely friendly and welcoming. Location is perfect for easily getting around to activities in Olympia. We look forward to booking a time to come back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

7 Nov 2018

Everything we wanted and needed and then some!!!

Beautifully styled and so functional for our family. Games for the adults, toys and books for the littles and every time I wondered “is there a...” there was!!!! Chris and Ashlynn thought of everything. Even Halloween candy to pass out to neighborhood trick or treaters!!! Stunning views maximized by the position of the home and furnishings! We. Love. This. Place. The Overlook is Over the Top amazing

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean G., Seattle, WA, USA

10 Dec 2018

The perfect place!

We are a group of four long-time friends who meet annually for a holiday gathering in Olympia. The Overlook more than met our expectations and was the perfect place for us. The view was amazing and the home comfortable, inviting, and sparkling clean. The kitchen was stocked with every necessity. The linens were top quality and there was an abundance of towels and hangers (of which there are often too few in vacation rental homes). The owners had left plenty of wood for us to enjoy our evenings around the fireplace, and they treated us to wonderful chocolates and beverages. Chris and Ashlynn live next door and were welcoming and available for answering questions and providing assistance. All four of us can hardly wait to return to The Overlook!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosie H., Wilmington, NC

14 Jan 2019

Oasis!

Foote Street is an adorable home in southwest Olympia which has been completely renovated by the owners, Chris and Ashlynn Strode. It sits on a hill with chamber of commerce views of the lake, State Capitol building and Mt. Ranier. The views are simply breathtaking. What you see in the owner photos is accurate. The renovations of this home include an open floorplan, huge island in the kitchen with lots of room for both cooks and observers, and finished with high end appliances. The kitchen is well stocked with all the cookware and dishes you will need. The comfortable adjacent living room includes an L shaped sofa, comfy leather chair, big tv with access to Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, a working wood fireplace, and more large windows with THAT VIEW! There are upper and lower decks for good weather days, a gas grill (we used it), and outdoor dining furniture. The beds are comfortable - as are the pillows (the true test of a good home). This home is a little oasis. We didn't have a need to be downstairs much, but there is more room for larger groups and good spot for kids to have their own space. There are thoughtful touches that make it comfortable - for example, there are phone charges around the island and on the microwave, and really cool night lites that softly light up in the ceiling as it senses motion. Don't pack any extras as the house is well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairdryers, dish detergent, trashbags, clothes detergent, and a washer and dryer downstairs. The owners deserve the highest of marks for their responsiveness to any question we had - big or small. We were lucky enough to catch them out in the yard one day and they are as friendly and nice in person as they were online in the rental process. We found that there were plenty of nights we just wanted to stay in because the house is so comfortable and relaxing. To that end, there is a great grocery/deli at the bottom of the hill with everything you will need. This home is a winner and I highly recommend it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

David B.

6 July 2024

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Family trip

Fantastic house. The pictures are great but they don't do the house justice. One of the nicest places we've stayed. The view from the back of the house is amazing. Very comfortable well appointed house. Well stocked kitchen. Close to restaurants and highway access while still being in a quiet neighborhood. Beds were a little firm for our taste but we were still comfortable. Would certainly try to stay here again if we were in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

29 Oct 2023

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Fall beauty

Beautiful home, super close to downtown Olympia. Quiet neighborhood, amazing location and neighborhood. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

1 July 2023

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Fabulous house for family gathering

Beautiful house that made our graduation celebration feel like home for out-of-town family members. Great location with beautiful view. We loved the relaxing balcony. A perfect spot to see birds and even barred owls.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean G., Seattle, WA, USA

11 Dec 2022

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We love this place!

Once again our group of four women friends stayed at The Overlook and once again we were warmly welcomed by Chris and Ashlynn and had a perfect stay in their lovely home. The house has everything anyone could need for a comfortable stay, right down to a few treats in the fridge. We had wood for the fire, plenty of towels, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, an excellent conversation area, and an amazing view. We can hardly wait to stay there again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

18 Nov 2022

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Beautiful views of Capital Lake

Was an awesome trip to Olympia at The Overlook. My family and friends really enjoyed the space. Plenty of room to stretch out for everyone. Accommodations were comfortable welcoming and everyone felt at home throughout our stay. Chris and Ashlynn were great communicative hosts. They did a lot of little things to make sure we had a great stay from chocolates, to adult beverages in the fridge, nice smelling candles, peanuts for the native bluejays... things felt intentional to make guests feel welcomed. The house had beautiful views off the deck and a less than mile walk you are in town or can walk capital lake. If we are back in Olympia we will likely look to return to The Overlook and would highly recommend for anyone else visiting Olympia.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie & Rich O., Sunnyvale, CA

26 Oct 2022

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Outstanding place in ever way!!!

This is a beautiful home! The pictures don’t really capture the gorgeous views or the spaciousness of the property. The supplies in the kitchen. bathrooms and laundry room are great. The art and books, games, toys are wonderful. Chris and Ashlynn are so responsive and helpful. We want to come back to the area and will want to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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