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Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape!

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Tandem House - the perfect classic modern getaway!
Modern Kitchen for Entertaining
Dining room table perfect for group meals and games!
TV room on main floor off of kitchen and dining room...
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Walla Walla, WA
  • Pioneer Park Aviary
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whitman College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Downtown Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape!

Relax and Enjoy this completely modernized 1902 home on a quiet, tree-lined street steps away from historic Pioneer Park, three blocks south of Whitman College and walking distance to downtown Walla Walla.

Designed for entertaining and relaxation, the Tandem House combines classic details with contemporary comforts.

The large open and inviting main floor features:
• Modern kitchen complete with granite countertops and top of the line appliances, perfect for group prep and dining
• Eight-person dining/game table
• Entertainment room with flat screen TV, large sectional couch and surround sound speakers
• Front reading room
• Back sunny nook

Upstairs awaits:
• An inviting master bedroom with pillow top mattress
• Adjacent master bathroom featuring heated travertine floors and spacious shower
• Second bedroom featuring a pillowtop queen mattress
• Third bedroom offers two twin extra long pillow top mattresses
• Also upstairs is a second luxurious bathroom and shower

Explore the town on our Newell Tandem or old time cruiser bikes.

A perfect gathering space for couples, families or friends, we invite you to come experience a truly memorable Walla Walla small town visit at Tandem House – the ideal vacation retreat.


Keywords: Walla Walla Tandem House

Property manager

Julie Rathbun

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- No Smoking - No Pets - No large events - Please strip used linens from bed and place all used linens (including towels) in laundry room on main floor.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Walla Walla

Walla Walla is home to this holiday home. Kirkman House Museum and Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bergevine Lane Winery and Tranche Cellars. Pioneer Park Aviary and Jumpin' Jellybeanz are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and mountain biking.
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Walla Walla, WA

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park Aviary - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitman College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Downtown Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Livit Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mi Pueblito - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Colville Street Patisserie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Cravings - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Maple Counter Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tandem House Walla Walla - A Great Escape! located?

Situated in Walla Walla, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pioneer Park Aviary and Whitman College. Jumpin' Jellybeanz and Kirkman House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen C.

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

Beautiful house near Whitman

Thanks so much for a lovely stay! This house is clean, well stocked, and is in a great location near downtown and Whitman. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Home away from home

House was beautiful and well stocked with necessities as well as games and entertainment, even pickleball paddles! Host was amazing and communication excellent! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Perfect location!

Wonderful WW home near Pioneer Park and just a 20 minute walk to the DT WW area. Comfy home with everything you need. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., SEATTLE

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

Great spot for a friends' weekend

Convenient and well set-up!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

Fabulous Stay

This is a wonderful house in a beautiful neighborhood close to Pioneer Park and a short walk into historic downtown Walla Walla and Whitman College. The house is incredibly spacious with a gorgeous, well-equipped kitchen, a living room and separate t.v. den, We loved everything about the house, and would love to stay again. The backyard is nice as well with outdoor furniture. We walked into town each evening for dinner and it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle H., Marysville

Wonderful getaway!

Tandem House is a wonderful home away. The location is great and we enjoyed walking to town and playing at the parks close to the house with the kids. We enjoyed visiting local wineries and eating at some local favorites. Look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

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

Walla Walla

Very nice place fir the group to hang out downstairs. Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Cute house!

Spacious home. Comfy rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison K., United States

Perfect

This was a beautiful home to stay at while we were visiting Walla Walla. Very clean and spacious. I would definitely come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great House in Walla Walla!

What a great place to spend the weekend. The house is comfortable and very tastefully remodeled. It is perfect for sipping wine and cooking a nice dinner. And the location was ideal for our family. The park nearby is great, just half a block away. We can't wait to return for another wine weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Perfect place to stay for getaway!

Tandem House had all the amenities, a comforting gathering zone both indoors and outside, a lovely garden to feel zen in, central and close to everything. The bikes were an extra slice of fun for exploring the cute town of Walla Walla when not hanging out at the wineries. The host was responsive and helpful as well! Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan Q.

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

Wonderful House

This is the first time I have stayed in a VRBO that was nicer than the pictures/description. The kitchen was oversized and very well appointed. All bathrooms were huge given the age of the home. We walked to the park and town several times with ease.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Carol W., Sun Valley, Idaho, USA

Worth every penny!

Had a super stay at the Tandom House. Very spacious and clean. Great location close to downtown, but on a very quiet street. Everything was exactly as expected. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W., Mercer Island

Great place in classic Walla Walla neighborhood

Have stayed at many vacation rentals over the years, and this ranks with the best of them. It was well suited for our group. We had six adults and two small children. We enjoyed biking and walking through the neighborhoods, and enjoying the world class wine. We would definately consider staying here again next time we're in Walla Walla.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Delightful ladies wine weekend getaway!

Tandem House provided the perfect home base for our ladies wine weekend adventures. We were able to walk to Main street for wine tastings, a delicious dinner as Brasserie Four, and some shopping. The private back patio provided the perfect spot for late afternoon drinks and the spacious and well equipped kitchen allowed us to prepare a delicious dinner at home our second night. We would definitely stay at Tandem House again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F., Seattle

Great House

Great clean, open space house. Great TV lounging room for after a few wine tastings too. We were so relaxed there and the kitchen is to die for to cook in. Huge space to make great meals or, walk downtown to a great for food and shopping. We will be back! Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Couples' Wine Weekend

Tandem House was the perfect weekend retreat for our wine tasting weekend. The location is perfect in the older part of Walla Walla, close to downtown. Each room was very comfortable and with 3 full baths; plenty of privacy. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you'll need to cook a meal. Recently remodeled, the updates are lovely, in keeping with its original craftsman styling. We would stay here again and highly recommended Tandem House.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Redmond, WA

Amazing layout, beautiful upgrades, perfect location

We just got back from a girl's getaway, 5 girls all staying at the Tandem House! When we first opened the door, we were so pleased with the huge, amazing kitchen and great layout! The bathrooms were all updated and clean, the beds were great and we loved staying in an old home! We walked into town, rode bikes, etc. Such a great place, will definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Great place to stay

When the 6 of us get together it's always a fun time. Being together in the Tandem House for three full days was almost magical. We had a great time cooking in that amazing kitchen! Even just sitting at the table drinking wine and laughing was special. And we loved discovering the game, Shut the Box. The house is well appointed, and the kitchen well stocked. We enjoyed an evening in the back yard on very comfortable patio furniture. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a place on a quiet street, but in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

John L.

perfect

This is house was perfect for 3 couples for a weekend of wine tasting and golf. It looks to be recently redone inside and was very clean. Nice open design downstairs is perfect for a larger group to cook or socialize. The owners report having a recent theft from the garage (including a couple of the tandem bikes it seems) so they do have a security camera mounted there. Very nice neighborhood however and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gini J., Vancouver, WA

Perfect Stay!

Couples wine trip to Walla Walla. The house was in a nice quiet neighborhood and was fun to walk or bike into town from. Enjoyed bocce ball at the house and over at the Pioneer Park near by. Bocce ball better with drinks at the house! House more spacious than the pictures show. We are anxious to come back again and would definitely stay here again! Owners very responsive and we had absolutely no problems. Made us think about how nice it would be to live in a small town and quiet neigborhood again! Plenty of bikes in the garage for everyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara P., Edmonds, WA, USA

Great house, great location!

A group of 6 women rented this house for a girl's weekend in Walla Walla. We initially thought we wanted to stay downtown to be close to the action, but we were so happy with this location. The street was tree-lined and very quiet, yet still within very easy biking/driving distance to everything (downtown, Whitman campus, wineries, etc). The house itself is beautifully restored - even better than the pictures show - and fit the 6 of us very comfortably. We didn't cook meals, but the kitchen appeared to be well stocked and well maintained. Given that we were there in 95 degree heat, the AC was a blessing as well. The owners were very responsive to our needs and we will stay here again next time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Awesome house!

Visited Walla Walla for my birthday with my wife and two other couples. House was fantastic and true to its description and pics. The family has done an amazing job remodeling the house and we'll definitely return. Our favorite was the kitchen and how the house feels like it's lived in and not just a rental. Our best VRBO rental yet! Our only problem (very minor) was the two twin beds for our third couple. Too bad there isn't a pad or something to join the beds :( They did survive and we all had a great time. Thanks so much. cheers.

8/10 Good

nancy T.

Wonderful house with a nice big kitchen!

I loved the neighborhood and the house. The updates to the kitchen and baths are so appreciated. We were there to work but one of our little group took advantage the the available bikes. I would have loved to have found a case, I like having flowers when staying away, and the kitchen knives were really junk. One of the reasons we get a house when working out of town is to be able to make our own breakfasts and lunches, so decent kitchen implements are important. I would definitely like to rent this house again, but will bring my own knives and my Keurig! Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us!! Nancy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pat w., Spokane

Great place for a getaway

We had 6 women stay at this house for 3 nights and it was perfect. The large open kitchen and dining room made it easy to cook and visit with everyone at the same time. The TV room was great for watching movies after a long day of sightseeing and wine tasting. There's a great park a half block away with a nice bike/walk path. My sister and I rode the tandem bike through the park which, by the way, isn't as easy as it looks. Especially for a 60 year old who hasn't ridden in a while. The owner, Julie, was very accommodating. We had to change the date of our stay and then ended up adding one more night and she was very gracious about it all. I recommend this property and would definitely stay again. I wouldn't recommend the house for anyone with mobility issues as all the bedrooms are upstairs. Other than that, the house is great!!

About the host

Hosted by Julie Rathbun

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My wife grew up in Walla Walla and I met her while attending Whitman College. We love it there and try to get back as often as we can. We also love cycling and can make great recommendations for area rides, restaurants and other fun activities. Thanks for checking out our house.

Why they chose this property

Walla Walla is one of the greatest areas in the state for being outdoors, cycling, fishing, hunting and close to skiing at Bluewood in the Winter months. Of course Walla Walla is also home to some national and internationally renowned wineries and up and coming restaurants.

What makes this property unique

The Tandem House is located by the historic Pioneer Park. The park was designed by John Olmstead, who designed Central Park in New York, as well as numerous other Parks in Washington and Oregon. The Park is home to some state and national record trees. Tandem House is walking distance to Whitman College (10 min) and downtown (15-20 min). We also stock the garage with 3 speed bikes to explore the town on.

Languages:

English