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The James McCool House Historic Updated Home!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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 James McCool House Historic Updated Home!

Welcome to The James McCool House (aka "JMC")! Experience the blend of historical elegance + modern convenience in the heart of Walla Walla.

This dog friendly, spacious home boasts approximately 3,000 square feet of living space. With high ceilings, large bedrooms & gathering areas, your group will be comfortable & have plenty of room to spread out and relax!

Key Features:
• Large & spacious living areas.
• Accommodates up to 12 guests.
• 5 comfortable bedrooms (2 are primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms) & 3.5 bathrooms.
• 3 King sized beds (one is a California King).
• 2 Queen sized beds.
• 1 Queen size convertible memory foam mattress/fold over couch located in the King Bedroom #4 on the 2nd floor.
• Fully stocked kitchen - great for your holiday gatherings!
• High-speed WiFi + flat screen (smart) TVs (Spectrum basic cable provided; guests to sign into apps like Netflix/Hulu/etc).
• Outdoor seating for 12 + Weber propane BBQ grill for cookouts.
• Washer + Dryer.
• Ample off-street parking for 6-8 cars.

Centrally located, The James McCool House is walking distance (.6 of a mile!) to Walla Walla's Main Street shopping and tasting rooms and restaurants, and just a short drive from Airport District, Southside, and The Rocks District wineries and tasting rooms. Visitors won't find a better value in Walla Walla's wine country!

There are many family friendly activities in the Walla Walla area, including hiking, cycling, bird watching, pickleball, and tennis. Summer swimming at Veteran's Memorial Pool!

We provide high-end bed linens, bath towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, makeup remover towels and wipes, and all bedrooms have white noise machines and earplugs for light sleepers.

The cozy and private back yard is complete with a large dining table, which seats 12, a propane BBQ & cafe string lights for evening meals & hanging out.

This historic home has has been outfitted with all new modern conveniences for our guests' comfort: all systems have been updated, including new plumbing, electrical system, and including separate heating & cooling units & thermostats for each floor.

We are Dog friendly, with a required additional Pet Fee of $150 (2 dog maximum, up to 50 pounds each dog). Pets must be included and disclosed in the reservation. Guests to send inquiry/message to host to add Pet(s) to reservation if option not available at time of booking.

Signed Renter Agreement required for all bookings.

Guest Information Binder inside property, containing house rules and additional information.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (278.7 sq m)

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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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Walla Walla, WA

What's nearby

  • Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Downtown Farmers Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whitman College - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pioneer Park Aviary - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Walla Walla Village Winery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Yungapeti - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The James McCool House Historic Updated Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The James McCool House Historic Updated Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The James McCool House Historic Updated Home!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The James McCool House Historic Updated Home! located?

Situated in Walla Walla, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Jumpin' Jellybeanz, Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla, and Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center. Downtown Farmers Market and Gesa Power House Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The James McCool House Historic Updated Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We loved staying in this house. It was spotless and comfortable. Four couples stayed two nights and everyone had a great time. It is on a busy corner with a stoplight which was the only disappointment - I was expecting a quiet downtown street, but regardless the house itself was very cool and well maintained. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful historic home!
This was a clean, well maintained historic home that had plenty of space for our family, friends and our dog. The home is on an intersection but the owners have taken care to address any noise issues with white noise machines and a lovely enclosed back yard. The home has gorgeous tile and details that evoke its unique historic character. It was a fun and easy walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling get together
Visiting our daughter while she was playing at Whitman for a volleyball tournament. Coincidence that my siblings from across country were here. We were able to plan an amazing weekend and enjoyed everything the house offered. The house truly made our time together even more special. Top service and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccable Character & Charm
This house oozed old world charm, character and authenticity down to every architectural accent and piece of art on the wall. The home was impeccably spotless, well stocked. There was more than enough room for our party of 4, which allowed us to spread out in our own rooms, though the house could easily accommodate more guests. We loved watching a movie in the comfy living room and having coffee on the porch, enjoying the mature maples and passersby. The location was perfect for walking to restaurants and shops, or a short car ride to the wineries. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Walla Walla vacation home
This was a special birthday celebration for my whole family (10 of us) at this charming house in Walla Walla , walking distance from the downtown area. This home is spacious, well kept and the rooms were all wonderful with comfortable beds and very nice amenities. There is a nice large couch as well where we relaxed and enjoyed a movie together. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook your meals and the dining room table was big enough for all of us to enjoy our meals together. I’ve already had a friend reach out to me asking about renting this property and I gave her an enthusiastic thumbs up. The backyard also has a large table to enjoy a meal outside and we enjoyed sitting on the porch with the comfortable chairs and watching the resident squirrels in the trees in the side yard. It was a wonderful place to stay and if my whole family ventures back to Walla Walla, we would love to stay here again. Thanks so much - 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing restored historic home
This property was awesome, room for all of us and restored beautifully. Bike or walk downtown to fun restaurants or wine tasting. Would definitely book again as there was a room for all 11 of us and the kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Walla Walla stay!
This house was lovely and so thoughtfully appointed. We really enjoyed our time there—wish we had a few more days to enjoy it! Tracy was a most wonderful communicator too. Thank you, Tracy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Loved the house. It met our needs perfectly. We are out. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a large group
We truly enjoyed our stay. Love the house and all of its character. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were comfortable. Plenty of space for a large group. We will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place for a group to come together
The place is both well located and well kept for such a large group. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
McCool House - Luxury and Old World Charm
We had a family gathering from across the states and this house was amazing. I have stayed at many well furnished properties but this one is the first in awhile that every thing I wanted to use was there and was clean. It was a luxurious experience with old world charm and did I mention clean. The backyard was dreamlike with the lighting. The front porch was relaxing and the best place for morning coffee. Walla Walla downtown shops and tasting rooms made for such a great day. Our family gathered around the large table in the dining room telling stories and eating and drinking wine is something our parents would have enjoyed seeing. It was the house that brought us back together and we are most grateful for our time there. Tracy, the property manager was excellent to work with and the hospitality team top notch! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walla Walla Wine Adventure
This house has everything. It is well maintained and simply beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick J., Seattle, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Tracy was great to work with! I really appreciated the proactive communication. The house is is great shape, with the old house feeling but well appointed bathrooms and kitchen. It is on a fairly busy corner, but as city dwellers, it didn’t bother us. Tracy keeps white noise machines and earplugs in each room just in case. The house was exactly what we were hoping for. We would stay there again for sure. I definitely recommend this house for larger groups going to Walla Walla.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for a post-holiday family gathering!
This was our third time staying here between Christmas and New Years. Love the big dining room table and living from space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely home
A fabulous house that was clean and very well-stocked. It was perfect for our girls weekend of wine tasting!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
A group of adult friends wanted to enjoy some kid free time with good food and great wine. The McCool house was charming and conveniently located to downtown. We walked there every morning for coffee and walked to and from dinner every evening. Would definitely stay here again for a short walla walla get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
We really enjoyed our stay here. Was a comfortable house to hang out together in or have separate areas when needed. Close to downtown coffee shops and restaurants. Everything was great except the downstairs king size bed mattress was very soft and difficult for two people to sleep in. Other than that we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close and Convenient
We loved this charming place and will likely make it an annual tradition! It was close and convenient to everything we had planned, so we walked everywhere and enjoy visiting with family along the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris E., Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We had family gathering for wine tasting weekend… the house has so much character, plenty of space, well stocked kitchen so you don’t have to worry about having only one spatula or pan when cooking, and a wonderful porch. Our only complaint was the busy street traffic… and would be nice to access the backyard from the kitchen instead of through gate. But otherwise, great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

zach n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large group
We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect accommodations for four to five couples. House was really well stocked with everything you could need. Great kitchen for cooking and massive tables inside and out for dining and playing games. Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay R.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Roommates
Annual getaway for this group of 8. The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous visit with fabulous friends.
Beautiful house! Easy process renting and communication. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Murder Mystery Wine Weekend!
We had 12 family members coming together in Walla Walla to be part of a Murder Mystery dinner and wine weekend. The James McCool house was absolutely perfect! All of the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable, and the entire house was fabulously equipped for anything we needed. Enough dishes, glassware and seating for everyone, with more kitchen essentials than we have in our own homes! So much fun, and the home has so much character and charm, so it was perfect for us. Thank you Terri for sharing this beautiful and historical home with everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and comfortable
Eight of us had a great girls’ weekend at the James McCool house. It’s beautifully updated and very spacious. We enjoyed cooking in the well-stocked kitchen and gathering in the huge dining area for meals and games. It is located at a busy intersection, but we all agreed that the positives of the house outweighed any negatives, and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun House For a Girls’ Getaway
This is a great house for large groups. Eight women enjoyed a weekend away in Walla Walla while staying at the James McCool house, and everyone said they would return. It’s a thoughtfully restored home with plenty of room and filled with decor that celebrate the house’s history. The kitchen was amazing and stocked with everything you might need. The large dining room was perfect for playing games and sharing meals. The only, slight downside is that the intersection where the house is located has quite a bit of traffic, but we all agreed that this wasn’t bothersome enough to keep us from staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022