Swantown Inn

Discovered this charming inn hidden away in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Olympia. The decor was impeccable, Deschutes Room had a comfy bed and en suite bathroom, convenient tech hookups but no TV (a plus!), nice window view of the sunrise. Breakfast was outstanding -- home cooking by Casey included a souffle and fresh sorbet, with ingredients fresh from their garden. Nathan was an amiable host, and supplied us with good conversation -- and a pair of e-bikes. The surrounding grounds are a "work in progress" but the historic old home provided a quiet getaway in an old urban neighborhood. We live in Olympia and have already recommended this as a couple's getaway to our friends here.

Surely would stay here again.  Nice house, rooms, etc.  Good comms on booking and follow-up.  The friendly owner who gave us good advice about the local area.  Breakfast was very tasty too.

Great old house with nice rooms and delicious breakfast. Onsite coffee shop definitely a plus! Nathan and Casey were very accommodating and provided a wonderful stay.

Nathan was a great host and was very informative helping us with upcoming travel to Olympia park breakfast was great out room was good we really enjoyed our stay

Not only was the inn beautiful, but the hosts were very kind and helpful with lots of recommendations and insight into the area. Also, the breakfast was so delicious. We would love to stay here again!

Swantown Inn Bed and Breakfast is located just a few minutes off I-5 in a residential area where the gingerbreading on this Victorian home seems appropriate. Hosts Nathan and Casey welcomed me into the cosy ambience of a Victorian home. Entering is like “Coming home to a place I’d never been before” to borrow a line from John Denver’s song. I was amazed at how the immersion in a bygone era is very relaxing, just by entering a home filled with Victorian nostalgia, a house built in a time of gentility and civility, including the hospitality of the hosts. The experience of staying there was period authentic down to the breakfast included. This is not one of the ostentatious Victorian mansions usually featured in historic tours, such as the Port Townsend tour of the former residences of late 1800s ‘lumber barons,' but instead a return to a time of gracious living that makes modern day cares fade away. I felt I returned to a time when home was where you came to relax after a workday, surrounded by family and a décor that celebrates family and life lived well, not extravagantly. A Victorian era history buff would really enjoy staying at this inn but I recommend this experience for anyone who needs a vacation, even a single day of rest and relaxation. PS – the beds are wonderfully comfortable!