We had a group of about 10 ladies spending the weekend and a couple more that popped in for one evening. We all live locally but found that between the manor and the animals, we all felt like we were in another world for the weekend. The hot tub was huge and heated for our cold night soak, everyone slept very comfortably in the large rooms with lots of sleeping options to accommodate our individual needs, the living areas and kitchen are huge and all the ladies were able to hang out comfortably, and the house was well stocked and easily accommodated our large crew. We’re hoping to return in the warm months to enjoy the pool! Thanks for having us!

We enjoyed our stay. There is plenty of space and very clean! It was a nice and relaxing place!

Property is in a beautiful location just minutes from Olympia Washington. Our kids had lots of fun in the pool, although the lush lavender by the pool attracted lots of bees that we couldn't avoid. House is rustic and some things need updating, such as the hot tub cover and more attention to cleaning is needed. Overall property is nice but not a luxury stay.

We had a weekend watch party and retreat for 15 members of our chorus.. The house is just perfect for a large group, with a big open area living room and gorgeous deck. The dining area was large enough for us to add a portable table so we could all eat together and the kitchen is well-equipped. Most bedrooms are upstairs, but there were first floor options for those with less mobility. Bathrooms are updated and lovely.. Bedrooms are pretty ordinary but serviceable. More blankets would be helpful. The property is beautiful, and several of our party took a scenic walk through the woods and visited the property’s farm animals. The hot tub was relaxing and warm, though doesn’t have much bubble power. The owners is very responsive via text both before and during our stay. The Manor was just perfect for us and we look forward to returning!

We had a weekend watch party and retreat for 15 members of our chorus.. The house is just perfect for a large group, with a big open area living room and gorgeous deck. The dining area was large enough for us to add a portable table so we could all eat together and the kitchen is well-equipped. Most bedrooms are upstairs, but there were first floor options for those with less mobility. Bathrooms are updated and lovely.. Bedrooms are pretty ordinary but serviceable. More blankets would be helpful. The property is beautiful, and several of our party took a scenic walk through the woods and visited the property’s farm animals. The hot tub was relaxing and warm, though doesn’t have much bubble power. The owners is very responsive via text both before and during our stay. The Manor was just perfect for us and we look forward to returning!

Five couples just wanted a one night get away to enjoy each other's company, cook together and play some games. This was a perfect spot for our group! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the sheep and their adorable babies as we walked around the property in the evening. There were two of the most friendly cats who came for lots of pets while we were outside playing corn hole. We enjoyed cooking dinner and breakfast together in the well stocked kitchen, a few of us braved the unheated pool before jumping into the hot tub, just because it was so picturesque. The house has so many great spaces to hang out in and even a piano for those who play! Excellent time!

This property was excellent for our group of 18. There were plenty of beds and space to spread out. Ping pong and corn hole were popular with the teenagers.

This property was excellent for our group of 18. There were plenty of beds and space to spread out. Ping pong and corn hole were popular with the teenagers.

We were looking for a place that had the sleeping configuration that we needed. We had 3 couples and 3 singles. The singles needed their own bed. This met our criterion.

We were looking for a place that had the sleeping configuration that we needed. We had 3 couples and 3 singles. The singles needed their own bed. This met our criterion.

This charming farmhouse is a beautiful backdrop for a white christmas for a family that only know christmas in the tropics. The farmhouse had a space for everyone and was decorated for the occasion. The large kitchen made it easy for everyone to cook and bond at the same time. The great room was a nice place to watch yhe little kids open presents and play. The xhildren also enjoyed watching their first snowfall, feeding the pony, and build a snowman. So many beautiful memories made at the Manor at South Bay. Thank you Misti for opening your home to us. It is beautiful.

This charming farmhouse is a beautiful backdrop for a white christmas for a family that only know christmas in the tropics. The farmhouse had a space for everyone and was decorated for the occasion. The large kitchen made it easy for everyone to cook and bond at the same time. The great room was a nice place to watch yhe little kids open presents and play. The xhildren also enjoyed watching their first snowfall, feeding the pony, and build a snowman. So many beautiful memories made at the Manor at South Bay. Thank you Misti for opening your home to us. It is beautiful.

We loved staying at this farm. It was great to go out and give carrots to the animals - the kids loved it. The pool is not heated, which we knew ahead of time, and it was a little chilly. But the kids loved it and swam and played every day. Two cats visited us, which the kids also loved. The house was clean and stocked with dishes and towels. It would be useful to have more places to hang wet towels, but we got access to the washer and dryer, so that helped. :)

We loved staying at this farm. It was great to go out and give carrots to the animals - the kids loved it. The pool is not heated, which we knew ahead of time, and it was a little chilly. But the kids loved it and swam and played every day. Two cats visited us, which the kids also loved. The house was clean and stocked with dishes and towels. It would be useful to have more places to hang wet towels, but we got access to the washer and dryer, so that helped. :)

Lots of fun for whole family! 25 of us from 3 to 80 Misty helped graciously

Lots of fun for whole family! 25 of us from 3 to 80 Misty helped graciously

We had a great time at this house. Watching the horses roam the fiefs was a treat!

Property requires some upgrades. Old sliding doors, no laundry, and too many don'ts listed for the guests. Expect to spend more than an hour to meet all the requirements for checking out.

We loved this house and the pool, and the horses and the cats. A wonderful vacation during the pandemic because there was so much to do on the property. The pool and hot tub were lovely. We recommend arranging a horse back ride with the hosts! Our younger children and adult guests had a great time.

Property itself was beautiful and very well maintained. The grounds keepers work hard and pride of ownership was evident. We truly enjoyed our stay, however the VRBO listing was a little misleading. If you are looking for a private getaway, this isn’t the place. The owners live on the property across from the house and there is constant in and out traffic due to equestrian school that is ran by the owners. It is also listed that it accommodates 30+ people, but there was additional fees added per person over 9 which was a surprise to us. Being a VRBO owner myself, it is apparent they have unfortunately had some very negative experiences with previous renters by the demeanor of their posted rules, check out procedures, and control of the amenities; including no use of the washing/dryer along with guest having no access to the temperature and controls of the jacuzzi. One last note: the cats seem very friendly, unfortunately one cat bit one of our guests. We did enjoy our stay overall, just a few things we felt that we should share.

Everyone enjoyed the horses and pastures. I really enjoyed the hot tub and huge kitchen. Cats, chickens, sheep and.pigs to visit as well. Pefect place to relaxe before our policy conference.

The space was cozy for our large famy gathering and Misti was great to respond tight away to all my questions!!

This house worked great for our extended family to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Plenty of room for adults and kids alike. The kids really enjoyed the horses. The adults enjoyed the hot tub and fireplace. Lovely location. Quiet and comfortable.

The owner (Misti) was very friendly and response. The Manor was well-equipped, clean and made for a perfect place for our overnight event. We would definitely recommend the Manor to anyone.

We hosted a graduation party and family reunion at this property. The deck is huge and easily held 80 people. The outdoor kitchen, jacuzzi and swimming pool made it the perfect location for adults and children. The house is huge with lots of room for our 25 family members. One of our guests mentioned that he's going to host his daughters graduation at this very location. Graduation is 4 years away.

Overall a great place for a family reunion. The deck was great for my family's gathering. The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with pots, etc. The grounds were well-maintained and lovely. The cats added to our entertainment and relaxation.

Because most of us now live out-of-state, we had a family gathering for a Memorial Service for my very special 100-year-old dad at this great place. The beautiful setting & multiple rooms provided the perfect set-up for conversations & reminiscing. For a large group, we were lacking a few supplies (like soap for all bathrooms & wash cloths & a few more cleaning supplies), but, we could not have enjoyed the place anymore. Thank you!

Our gaming group had a cozy visit at this relaxing farm. There was plenty of room and privacy for those that wanted it, as well as plenty of space for great gaming. We also enjoyed being amongst the animals!

Misti was great whenever we had an issue. It took that first evening to understand what worked and how. Once we were set up it was great. (Tile floors are heated but that info isn’t in your house arrival info, & it takes awhile to warm up. Ice machine doesn’t work, but Misti nicely brought us a bag of ice. TV and stereo system needed explaining, but she got it figured out for us.) The photos make the place more polished looking than it is. But that was fine. Made it more livable and user friendly. We all wished that there were more table and floor lamps in both sitting rooms, for games, reading and puzzles... Be sure to top off the hot tub after every use, or it trips it off and then you have to wait for temperature to come back up. The kitchen is very well equipped. Belgian waffle maker was fun to use. We did lots of cooking and baking. It rained the whole time, so we were pretty much house bound. Never got to find the biking/walking trail. But we used the air hockey table and foos ball table, enjoyed seeing the pigs and horses. Had a great stay. Thank you!

This is the gorgeous farmhouse vacation rental that is on the same property as my daughters weeklong summer camp. We have admired it from the outside for years and were ecstatic when we found out it was available to rent for parties. We rented it for the weekend for my daughter and her best friend's combined birthday party. It was the best time ever. The house is huge and full of charm. My mom and I collect antiques and we were amazed actually at the beautiful antiques and decor in this home. The deck and pool are huge and the kids had a great time. We made full use of the outdoor kitchen/barbecue, pool, hot tub and the kids used the deck for dancing on Saturday night. We only paid $600 per night for about 20 kids. For all that came with the property, we felt it was an excellent value. There are games like ping-pong air hockey, there is a volleyball court, horses, chickens, plenty of space for them to run and play, and then the beautiful deck that I already mentioned. My daughter said it was like a fairytale waking up to horses at her window. If you love the country and the charm of a 100 year old well-kept farmhouse, you will love the Manor.

We arrived tired and irritable after a long flight from the East Coast, rental car woes, and kids who needed naps. We weren't in very good spirits and just needed to chill. There were a few things we needed and the owner, Misti, was so sweet and helpful getting us settled. She was just a doll, and we could tell right away that she took our comfort seriously. We felt bad for being so grumbly but she understood and didn't take offense. She was quick to point out one deck chair that had a 1" strip of webbing missing and we laughed at how that could be an issue. She mentioned a guest had left a bad review about it. At that moment I made a mental note to leave her property a good review, since we all know it's only the complainers who ever feel inspired enough to log on and gripe about stuff. The manor couldn't have been more perfect for our large family. The kids just loved the horses, pool, the game room, the trails, the pokemon, the volleyball. Us big kids loved the hot tub, beautiful views, comfortable beds, and ease of getting the whole family in one place and comfortably so. The house isn't perfect, but we are talking minor stuff. Like one drawer was a little hard to pull out in the kitchen and the outdoor bar had a small tear in the awning. And in the spirit of full disclosure we did have to ask for extra bar towels in the kitchen and we ran out of TP during our stay, which the caretaker was quick to replenish. Certainly nothing that could detract from the gorgeous house and grounds, unless you are a complete jerk looking for a problem. We felt very lucky to have this house to ourselves, and loved every minute of it. Oh, did I forget the blackberries? There are blackberry bushes with the largest berries I have ever seen around the property. We made 4 delicious pies during our stay! The kids got to ride, we had a really fun scavenger hunt, the runners in our family loved the Chehalis trail so near by. I can't say enough great things about this house and farm. The week went way too fast, but we are sure to come back!

I have rented this property three times for a non profit Board Retreat. Each time the property is in worse shape. We were there 18 months ago and there was a sign on the dishwasher - be careful of the dishwasher door - spring broken, and a marginally operative shower in one of the bathrooms, with a sign on it to let you know how to use an attached wrench that was necessary to turn it on and off. We arrived 18 months later and the same signs were on the dishwasher and the shower. Very disappointing. And then, of course, there is the need of interior wall repairs and a paint job, deck chairs with broken webbing, the house is musty because this is a damp climate and I guess the heat is not kept on when renters are not in the house. Too bad because there is a lot of potential. But the owner is not keeping it up.