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‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!

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Dining
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, table tennis, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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 Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!

Treat yourself to a picturesque Pacific Northwest trip and stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Yelm. Known as the ‘Gateway to Mt. Rainier,’ Yelm offers endless opportunities to get outside — from hiking and fishing to golfing, horseback riding, and so much more. Leaving home will be near impossible; complete with kayaks, a private dock, and unobstructed lake views from the patio, deck, and fire pit sitting area, this home ensures you won't miss a single moment of being away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Kayaks & Paddleboard Provided | Stocked Fishing Lake On-Site | 49 Miles to Mount Rainier National Park | Free WiFi | EV Charger

Enjoy luxurious lakeside living when you and your family and friends stay at 'The Rookery', with direct lake access, a fully equipped kitchen, and sun-soaked living areas.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin/Queen Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play, Queen Air Mattress (upon request)

OUTDOOR SPACE: Deck w/ seating & lake views, gas fire pit, private hot tub, wood-burning fireplace w/ seating, kayaks, paddleboard, private boat dock, cornhole, grill
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, 2 laptop-friendly workspaces, board games, book selection, ping pong table, 2-player basketball game, ceiling fans, en-suite bathroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, blender, Crockpot, toaster oven, spices, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning/heating, high chair, hair dryer, iron/board, laundry detergent
ACCESSIBILITY: Multi-level property, stairs required to access
FAQ: 1 external security camera (facing roadside entrance)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (4 vehicles), boat trailer parking allowed on-site (1 trailer), EV charger (220v w/ a max of 60 amps, NEMA 14 wall outlet)

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Lake Lawrence (on-site access), Lake Lawrence Public Boat Launch (0.6 miles), Windy Beach (8.9 miles), Clear Lake (8.9 miles), Harts Lake (13.4 miles)
TEE OFF: Tahoma Valley Golf Course (8.8 miles), Capitol City Golf Club (18.3 miles), Indian Summer Golf & Country Club (18.8 miles), Eagle's Pride Golf Course (22.0 miles), Lake Spanaway Golf Course (22.5 miles), The Classic Golf Club (23.9 miles), The Home Course (25.4 miles)
HIKING: Yelm-Tenino Trail (8.6 miles), Fossil Rock (12.2 miles), Nisqually State Park (24.0 miles), Sequalitchew Creek Trail Head (24.5 miles), Bud Blancher Trail (25.3 miles), Eatonville Waterfalls Trail (25.5 miles), Four Cedars Trail (26.7 miles), McMillin Trailhead (37.4 miles), Point Defiance Park (39.2 miles), Mount Rainier National Park (49.9 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Yelm (8.5 miles), Cascades Camp & Conference Center (8.6 miles), Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center (11.8 miles), Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm (19.0 miles), Left Foot Farm (20.0 miles), Stringtown Cellars (21.0 miles), Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (22.5 miles), Olympia (23.7 miles), Percival Landing Park (24.7 miles), Tacoma (34.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (51.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This multi-level property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video when activated by motion
- NOTE: This property can also be found at the links below
- https://www.facebook.com/TheRookeryDockside/
- https://www.instagram.com/therookerydockside/

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1822 sq ft (169 sq m)

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

464937

About the neighborhood

Map
Yelm, Washington

What's nearby

  • Nisqually Red Wind Casino - 26 min drive
  • Washington State Capitol - 42 min drive
  • Joint Base Lewis-McChord - 44 min drive
  • NW Sports Hub - 45 min drive
  • Tacoma Dome - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Olympia-Lacey Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! located?

This family-friendly Yelm vacation home is located on the waterfront, 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Nisqually Red Wind Casino, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Regional Athletic Complex and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area and East Bay Public Plaza are also within 25 mi (40 km).

‘The Rookery’ - Dreamy Home w/ Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional
This was an amazing home in a perfect location. The bald eagles, the lake, the quiet neighborhood and the easy location were all amazing! I absolutely recommend this property! If there is an opportunity to visit I will definitely look to book this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Amazing/ Peaceful
I brought my family here to celebrate my husband’s retirement from the military. It was clean, spacious, and had everything you needed.We are a family of 8 ( four teenagers) and our children did not use their electronics one time!

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun lakeside retreat
We had a lovely stay on the lake. Fishing off the dock, kayaking, and cozy view to bird watch and just enjoy the amazing view. We jisted a wonderfully family dinner and had everything we needed. We did have an issue with a toilet and while it was an inconvence it was quickly addressed and fixed in a few hiurs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Devon

Amazing home with tons of things to you with everything you need and more
We had an absolute amazing weekend at the rookery! The home is beautiful, and Stopped with all the essentials of Anne Moore fishing Poles even had bait and little bit of tackle has ping pong table corn hole , basketball hoops, Kayaks And Life jackets. It ended up a beautiful weekend we were even able to go out on the water in the kayaks had a fire pit fire the hot tub! We are even trying to figure out when we can come again and stay maybe during the summer I would recommend this to it everyone you won't be disappointed The house is Awesome and no one wanted to leave it was a great time and lots of great memories will cherish for years to come

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect
There were 4 of us that stayed at this home, and it was perfect. We came together for a mom friends get together weekend (one friend flying in from Virginia) and it was everything we were looking for. Relaxing location, plenty of space, gorgeous views, easy activities...it had it all! I really hope we make a reason to book this place another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at The Rookery
We had a wonderful stay! The house was we'll-appointed with plenty of room for everyone. The lake was beautiful and quiet with a nice dock for swimming, fishing, boating, etc. The house had a lot of activities for families including Ping pong, games, etc. The views were amazing from the main living area. 10/1p. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stat at The Rookery
We had an amazing stay at the Rookery! Even though the weather wasn’t great, everything else was. We had lake access so that we could fish and go paddle boarding easily. There were bugs, but it wasn’t overwhelming, you could barely notice them, just make sure you keep the screen closed. Overall we had an amazing experience and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake House Getaway
Pictures were accurate as this home was GREAT! So many things for our family to do and not far from Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens, which were both places we explored while staying here. Loved playing corn hole, kayaking, paddle boarding, ping pong and especially spending time on the beautiful deck and enjoying the hot tub. Kitchen well appointed and all of the linens throughout were nice too. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lakehouse
We had a great time at the lake house. It was a beautiful place with all the amenities to help you enjoy a great retreat with family and friends. The owner was really friendly and communicative all the time. Would definitely come back again for a relaxing get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N., Smokey Point, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Most Fabulous 'So-Long Summer' Venue!!!
The owners are very kind and attentive before our stay, and all communication was a breeze during and after. We had four adults, four teens/kids and a wonderful long weekend in September. The pictures are perfectly representative of the property, and the availability of kayaks and fire pits made our weekend! Even when the smoke rolled in mid-stay (it's Washington in summer - wildfires will happen) we came inside with the AIR CONDITIONING (YAY!!!) and played all sorts of games provided in the upstairs living room. The adults loved that there's no TV in the downstairs livingroom, no obstructions of the beautiful view, and birdwatching from the couch! The kids thought the built in bunkbeds were the COOLEST, and having their own TV and space to be kids really kept the peace, ha ha! We are already hoping to book again for the spring - this is a wonderful place to make memories. Thank you for sharing your beautiful lakehouse with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on the lake
Great location, well appointed house with lots of space for adults and kiddos to play. Plenty of games and water equipment. We had plenty of fun on and in the lake! The lake does have some algae in it but this didn’t bother the kids at all. Wish we had planned a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway!
Beautiful property, plenty of room, & awesome kid space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2022 Family Summer Vacation
Will treasure the memories made at Lake Lawrence this summer with the larger family! Beautiful scenery, soaring eagles, fish biting and fun on the water. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AWESOME!
Our family had a wonderful time vacationing here! It was relaxing and peaceful. Plus it was so fun! We hope to return again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Don COx

Rockery
Home was very clean and homey. Beautiful water few and really enjoyed watching all the Bald Eagle flying around the lake and catching fish. Great place.

10/10 Excellent

Cindi C., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great new listing - wonderful family weekend
Lovely new listing. Our group of 8 (ranging from ages 12-80) had a great weekend. House is simple and planned for relaxation - no fussy stuff. Lovely simple color palette really helps focus your eye on the lake. We did everything from using the kayaks and SUP, hot tub, dip in the lake, bbq, fish, ping pong, playing games, visiting the local town, watching a slideshow on the DVD player, playing cornhole, and going for a walk. Super easy kitchen with an island for extra sitting or serving. Served dinner at the main table and played games there too. Owner was helpful in getting us access to the inflatable mattress. All beds were comfy. House was super clean. Appreciated lots of beach towels for the hot tub too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022