Available for Whitman Graduation 2026!

Sleeps up to 12 guests & walkable to Main Street!

Welcome to The James McCool House (aka "JMC")! Experience the blend of historical elegance + modern convenience in the heart of Walla Walla. One of the BEST VALUES, close & walkable to downtown!

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!

Distance to Main Street, Walla Walla tasting rooms, restaurants & shopping: 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk.
Distance to Whitman College: 1.5 miles via car or 20 minute walk.
Distance to Southside wineries & tasting rooms: 6 miles via car.

Key Features:
• Check calendar for reduced nightly rates for mid-week stays!
• Large & spacious living areas: plenty of room for the group to spread out!
• A Guest Favorite, and one of the BEST VALUES, close to downtown!
• 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.
• Guests rave about our fully stocked kitchen - wonderful to cook meals with the family and friends!
• High-speed WiFi + flat screen (smart) TVs (Guests to sign into apps like Spectrum/Comcast/Netflix/Hulu/etc).
• Quaint, private & fenced entertaining back yard: Northwest Garden style with native low-water plants.
• Outdoor dining for 12 + Weber propane BBQ grill in private, fenced back yard.
• Screened porch veranda on the 2nd floor, adjacent to the 2nd level's primary bedroom & bathroom.
• Washer + Dryer.
• Ample off-street parking for 6-8 cars.
• Distance to Main Street, Walla Walla tasting rooms, restaurants & shopping: 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk.
• The home is located at a small/town intersection close to Downtown Walla Walla, and guests may experience traffic noise during regular commuting hours & while enjoying the outside deck. For guests with sensitivities, we provide white noise machines & ear plugs in each bedroom.

Centrally located, The James McCool House is walking distance (.6 of a mile!) to Walla Walla's Main Street shopping, wine tasting rooms and restaurants, and just a short drive from Airport District, Southside, and The Rocks District wineries and tasting rooms. Additionally, located close to Whitman College, Walla Walla Community College & Walla Walla University. 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, 2 dog maximum, up to 50 pounds each dog. Pets must be included and disclosed in the reservation, as we charge a non-refundable pet fee. Guests to send inquiry/message to host to add Pet(s) to reservation if option not available or not marked at time of booking.

Signed Guest Renter Agreement required for all bookings.

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

This vacation rental home is managed locally by Tracy at Arrow Haven Vacation Rentals of Walla Walla and is available 24/7 during your stay. Additionally, as a Preferred Host, we partner with Stripe to process reservation credit card payments. The merchant of record will show "The James McCool House" on your credit card statement.