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Outdoor dining table for 12 in fenced back yard, with Weber propane BBQ.

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Walla Walla, WA

Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center14 min walk
Downtown Farmers Market15 min walk
Whitman College17 min walk
Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional)11 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

This was our third time staying here between Christmas and New Years. Love the big dining room table and living from spa...

Mary Kay R.

Jan 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1, Main Floor Ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2, Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, 2nd Floor Ensuite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5, 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1, Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2, Half Bath Main Floor

Toilet

Bathroom 3, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4, 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

The James McCool House Updated Historic Home!

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

This pet friendly home boasts approximately 3,000 square feet of living space with plenty of room to spread out and relax! The JMC offers 5 bedrooms (2 master ensuites) and 3.5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 12. A Queen size portable memory foam mattress is located in the upstairs ensuite bedroom.

Centrally located, The James McCool House is walking distance 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!

To make your stay the most comfortable, 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!

PET FEE: $100 (2 dog maximum)

Cancellations: A 4% merchant service processing fee will be applied to all cancellations.

Guest Information Binder inside property.

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Max overnight guests: 12

Primary renter minimum age: 25

No Events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Walla Walla

This holiday home is located in Walla Walla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Bennington Lake, while Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center and Kirkman House Museum are cultural highlights. Jumpin' Jellybeanz and Pioneer Park Aviary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.

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Walla Walla, WA

What's nearby

Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla - 13 min walk
Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center - 14 min walk
Downtown Farmers Market - 15 min walk
Whitman College - 17 min walk
Pioneer Park Aviary - 2 min drive

Getting around

Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬15 min walk
‪Jack In The Box - ‬16 min walk
‪Red Monkey Downtown Lounge - ‬11 min walk
‪The Maple Counter Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Walla Walla, this holiday 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 Whitman College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

30 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

13 Nov 2023

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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.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Roommates

Annual getaway for this group of 8. The house was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walla walla wedding trip

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. The kitchen was more than well stocked with any utensils/ etc. that we could need, the beds were very comfortable and the community spaces were great for friends to gather. The check in and out process was clear and easy. Thank you so much for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

We had a great time at the James McCool house. The home kept the charm of an old house while having a relaxed and modern feel. The kitchen is well stocked and well organized. We especially liked how the hosts seemed to have gone above and beyond to make sure that the guests have an enjoyable stay, almost like a hotel. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

22 Aug 2022

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Amazing House for Large Group

Home is well appointed! Everything you need and so many extras! Our group of 12 were amazed!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

4 July 2022

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Walla Walla Family Reunion

Very nice place for our extended family. Close to downtown. Place was very well equipped and we had a great time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fathers Day family & friends golf/wine trip

Such a gorgeous historic home! Has everything you could want & so warm & comfortable for a large group. Easy walk to town & great off street parking. We absolutely loved this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N., Boise

17 June 2022

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Beautiful historical farmhouse

Fantastic historic farmhouse that's just the right mix of vintage charm and modern amenities. Perfect as a gathering place for larger groups, with dining room that seats 14, comfy furniture in the adjacent living room, and roomy wraparound porch. The fenced backyard yard is also well appointed for groups, but be aware that if you've got a dog with you the backyard is not directly accessible from indoors. You'll need to leash your pet as you exit onto the porch, go down a couple of steps, and through the gate into the fully fenced backyard. I would highly recommend it for those interested in the history of the Walla Walla area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W., Seattle, WA

25 May 2022

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Very attractive historic home

The house is a lovingly restored turn of century house. It was very comfortable for extended family to hangout with enough space to all be together but also to have spaces for separate quiet time. Kitchen and baths are very well stocked and it has a separate outside dining area. The downtown business district is an easy walk and two grocery stores about six blocks away. The only caution is it is located at the corner of two somewhat busy streets. The front yard is elevated and there is a fenced back so kids could safely play. There is off street parking for four cars so access and parking was not an issue. It could be loud at night as we slept with the windows open but ear plugs were provided in every bedroom and it was much quieter with windows closed (yes there is air conditioning…we just didn’t use it). Overall, great property and would happily rent again for family reunion or wine tasting trip with four or five couples.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Your host

My brother and I rescued this property from disrepair in 2005, and fully renovated it to bring it to modern standards. We hope you enjoy the eclectic and unique mix of new and old, and appreciate the vintage accents throughout. We strive to make your stay comfortable and keeping decor fresh and new (well, vintage!) and strive to provide a wonderful guest experience.