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The Lookout at Summit Lake

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Summit Lake's serene atmosphere invites you to unwind with a pristine lake view from most rooms, vaulted ceilings, and multiple decks leading down to your private dock. Perfect for water activities like paddle boarding, kayaking or swimming.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets must be approved prior to renting

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: steep grade and lots of stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Olympia
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Olympia

About the neighborhood

Map
Olympia, WA

What's nearby

  • Summit Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Evergreen State College - 20 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Washington State Capitol - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 39 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Nisqually Red Wind Casino - 40 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ranch House BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Legends Cheesesteak - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Drive-In - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Urraco Coffee Co. - ‬22 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 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lookout at Summit Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation 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 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

The Lookout at Summit Lake Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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