Where to Stay in Olympic National Park: Airbnbs, Hotels, and More
At nearly one million acres, Olympic National Park is one of the largest national parks in the lower 48 and is home to a wide range of biodiverse ecosystems. From the moss-laden Hoh Rainforest to the psychedelic tide pools of Rialto Beach and the far-flung glaciated peaks that hug the skyline, choosing just one place to hang your hat at the end of the day can feel overwhelming.
Add on the fact that the park has nearly a dozen entrance stations, and picking a location for your home base feels even trickier. Whether you’re looking to explore the rocky Pacific coastline, go forest bathing in the Hall of Mosses, or enjoy the sounds of a rushing river, our picks for the best Olympic National Park lodging have you covered. Below, 15 Airbnbs, Vrbos, and hotels for your next Pacific Northwest getaway.
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Mountain meadow home
This woodland haven is the perfect forest bathing retreat for large groups and families visiting Washington’s most popular national park. With ample space for eight (including two ensuite primary bedrooms), your crew will be able to spread out in style, whether it be in the tree-view barrel sauna, the two-person hot tub, or around the property’s vintage piano. When you aren’t out hiking, relax in one of this house’s many reading nooks, kick back on a chaise lounge, or roast marshmallows over the outdoor Solo Stove Bonfire.
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Waterfront getaway on Hood Canal
Located a mere 90 minutes from Seattle (and 8.5 miles from Olympic), this modern waterfront home overlooks the conifer-lined waters of the Hood Canal. From the property’s many outdoor decks guests have the ability to scan the horizon for playful seals and bald eagles, while indoors, they’ll find creature comforts like a wood burning fireplace, open-plan mid century living area, and simple bedrooms with clean lines and beachy decor.
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Villa Vista mountain cabin
There’s no better place to fulfill your running-away-to-live-in-a-log-cabin fantasies than on the Olympic Peninsula, and this folksy, wood-paneled gem makes it easy to do so without roughing it. Gaze at snowy peaks and sapphire Lake Dawn from the back deck or snuggle up inside and enjoy the vintage park-themed decor, wood-burning fireplace, and fully equipped kitchen. Either way, with Olympic just a stone’s throw away, it’s a pretty epic base camp for your wilderness wandering.
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Lake Crescent Lodge
Bed down amidst a forest of ancient fir and hemlock trees in this historic 1915 lodge set on the edge of shimmering Lake Crescent. Though the site is the most luxe of Olympic’s in-park lodging, cabins here are a bit simpler than others on our list. Of the many quaint options the lodge offers, the Roosevelt Fireplace Cabins are the best of the bunch, with mountain-inspired lighting accents, modern bathrooms, lakefront views, and stone-encrusted fireplaces. Rent a standup paddleboard from just outside your suite or rise early and sip your coffee while trying to spot deer in the nearby wildflower meadow.
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Codfish cottage in Port Angeles
Wake up to expansive seaside vistas at this off-grid, boho-chic cabin on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. By day, explore nearby Olympic National Park areas like Sol Duc, Elwha, and Hurricane Ridge, then come home and enjoy the sunset from your own private deck, stroll the neighboring pebble beach, or fix up a feast in the cottage’s rustic kitchen.
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Woodsy Port Angeles treehouse
Wood paneling, live edge countertops, and an indoor hammock ensure you won’t ever feel far from nature at this stunning, well-appointed treehouse overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It’s a specifically Pacific Northwest kind of place. There are pillow-filled window seats overlooking verdant forests, Edison bulbs hanging from branches, lofted bedrooms, and shaded outdoor dining spaces. The space is so connected to nature that it’ll be hard to leave and actually visit the park.
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Domaine Madeleine
This luxurious, wellness-focused resort overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Port Angeles—and per Seattle Magazine, it has the most comfortable king-size beds in the world, too. Each of Domaine Madeleine's amenity-filled suites and cottages features hand-painted murals of the area’s majestic scenery and comes with spa-inspired touches like jetted tubs, skylight showers, stone fireplaces, and panoramic views of sea and sky, all just 25 minutes from Olympic.
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Emerald Valley Inn
Conveniently located off of Highway 101, this once-shabby roadside motel has since turned chic, with elegant suites and one larger guesthouse that boast fabulous design (think vintage art, hanging plants, and tufted leather chairs). Guests here not only have the opportunity to chow down on locally-sourced burgers and homemade blackberry pie at neighboring Granny’s Café, but they’re also a short drive from both Lake Crescent and the Elwha River.
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Riverfront tiny home
This newly constructed tiny house, set on the banks of the Sol Duc River, has so many modern amenities that it’s easy to forget about the 389-square-foot floor plan. The sun-drenched kitchen offers ample countertop space and stainless steel appliances, while the cabin’s cozy bedroom and living room are full of funky, PNW-centric accents like antler lamps, Sasquatch signs, and colorful wall hangings. Outside, enjoy easy river access via a gravel path or lounge in the sword ferns beside the outdoor fire pit.
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Wild Coast craftsman in Forks
If your main goal in Olympic is to experience the majesty of the Hoh Rainforest first-hand, then skip Port Angeles and head to a wooded wonderland like this artsy cottage in the tiny town of Forks. A mounted skateboard and owl portrait greet guests as they enter the living room, and both of the property’s two bedrooms feature woodsy wall hangings and light, quilted linens. When it’s sunny, dine al fresco at the outdoor picnic table, or stay in and luxuriate in a bath with locally sourced soaps by Moon Valley Organics.
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Remodeled 1920s Pacific Northwest Cottage
When artful lighting fixtures, leather butterfly chairs, and vintage fir wood flooring combine, you get a home run in the good looks department, like this utterly charming 1920’s stunner that was fully remodeled in 2019. The hosts here provide complimentary coffee and organic teas, plus a full kitchen for travelers who like to cook. The three bedrooms, open floor plan, spacious lawn, and rear deck with mountain views are ideal for families or groups of friends exploring the park, which is just 15 minutes away by car.
