Great room, home, service, food and sense of hospitality. Don and Linda are wonderful, gracious hosts who were attentive to our every need. What a great place to relax and enjoy nature, the scenery and Puget Sound views and wildlife. An easy paddle to the Nisqually Delta and Wildlife Preserve. Rooms are very nicely furnished, immaculate and very comfortable, with... more

The Inn at Mallard Cove is in an entirely different league from the vast majority of Inns that we have stayed at. It was so far superior that I could be tempted to keep this to myself, but the owners were so wonderful that my husband and I decided to let everyone else in on it ! The inn is... more

Mallard Cove was perfect for celebrating our anniversary - Don and Linda were friendly but not obtrusive, and their beachfront inn was a perfect getaway from our busy lives. Don arranged for roses in the room, and their granddaughter scattered rose petals across our bed! We loved the antique furnishings, and our private balcony overlooking Puget Sound, with eagles and... more

We stayed two nights at the Inn at Mallard Cove and had an unparalleled experience of relaxation and dining. We traveled home to the Olympia area for a friend's wedding, and while we have family in the area, we needed a place to retreat to after the hectic events of the wedding. We were looking for a quiet, friendly place... more

The Inn at Mallard Cove was breath taking ~ it was heaven on earth! The inn was gorgeous with amazing views, we were pampered to no end and I still miss the breakfast! I dreaded coming back home ~ me and my family were beyond pleased! more

From arrival to departure, the innkeepers pampered us as we have never been pampered before. The Inn itself is quiet, exceptionally clean and in excellent repair, and is very welcoming. The grounds are the perfect spot to unwind and relax, with many birds animals and plants to enjoy. The inkeepers serve an excellent and abundant breakfast that I would call... more

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with a two night stay in the Mallard Room at the Inn at Mallard Cove. It was perfect in everyway. The Inn is beautifully decorated, the gourmet breakfast was bountiful, and the view of Puget Sound couldn't have been better. We brought our kayaks and did a short paddle along the shore.... more

We were looking for time away from the city in a natural setting where we could hear and see birds, and what we got was that and much more. The Tudorbethan style house is set on a bluff overlooking the bay and cove, with a forest surrounding the home. The innkeepers, Linda and Don, manage the land in this lovely... more

My husband, two teen-aged daughters and I spend a night at the Inn when visiting Evergreen State College. Linda and Don were welcoming hosts. The house is impeccable, and had all of the amenities of the finest of four or five star hotels we have visited. The breakfast was delicious, and the views from our room were incredible (even from... more