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Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8275.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Walla Walla, WA
  • Whitman College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Downtown Farmers Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine

Our guests step in the door and fall in love with the warmth and spirited charm of our own Casa Cavatappi ('Corkscrew House' in Italian), a restored 1922 Craftsman house in an established residential neighborhood and furnished as lovingly as a permanent residence, within walking distance of downtown Walla Walla and Whitman College. Accommodates up to 8 people, with 4 bedrooms (3 with queen size beds and 1 with two twins), plus two single size sofa beds and a trundle bed. Has 3 bathrooms, one on each floor. With a bedroom and bath on the main floor, the house is a cozy retreat for 2 people. For a larger group's enjoyment spaces are designed for socializing and group activities as well as for finding quiet private time. A large TV/activities room is located downstairs, separate from main floor. A fully equipped kitchen that serves for daily family meals or gourmet dining. A lending pantry of basic cooking ingredients. A dining table that expands to serve up to 10 and two kitchen bars with stools for informal meals or conversation. A deck with barbecue, table set and sun umbrellas overlooks a fully fenced back yard. Off street parking for 3 vehicles plus ample street parking. Dog friendly with some restrictions. Wireless cable internet.

Property manager

Rosanne Dudley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is $50 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Located in Walla Walla, this holiday home is in the city centre. Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center and Kirkman House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Little Theater and Fort Walla Walla. Jumpin' Jellybeanz and Pioneer Park Aviary are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Walla Walla, WA

What's nearby

  • Whitman College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pioneer Park Aviary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Downtown Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fort Walla Walla - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Walla Walla, WA (ALW-Walla Walla Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Walla Walla Village Winery - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Colville Street Patisserie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Maple Counter Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hattaway's on Alder - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪AK's Mercado - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful And Spacious Home For Lovers Of Good Food And Wine located?

Located in the heart of Walla Walla, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jumpin' Jellybeanz, Whitman College and Pioneer Park Aviary. Providence St. Mary Medical Center - Walla Walla and Art Gallery at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phil V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay in Walla Walla!

PROs: Renovated old house with lots of character and great detail. Roomy fenced yard, great for dogs (we ended up not bringing ours). Quaint neighborhood, ample driveway street parking. Very roomy for three couples (a 4th bedroom is available, but single beds). Each couple can enjoy privacy (bedrooms/ bathrooms on 1st & 2nd floor, and basement). Cool fireplace.CONs: My mother-in-law commented on cleanliness, which I noted can be an issue with most dog-friendly older houses. 1 mile to downtown, which could be an enjoyable stroll, but it mostly rained during our stay. Located on fairly loud street.Bottom line: We'd stay again if bringing our dog. Otherwise, we'd want to be closer to downtown wineries/ restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Talent m.

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

Christmas get together

We enjoyed our stay.Great place that fit everyones needs.Very nice house and easy to book in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

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

Lovely Home

This home was everything as described. There is so much space and the home is stocked with many necessities. The homeowner was incredibly easy to work with and is very accommodating. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Cozy and Convenient

What a great house! We have a daughter that goes to college in Walla Walla and this was the perfect location for us. This house was FULLY loaded with everything you could need especially in the kitchen. Very easy check-in and check-out process. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE/SANDRA C.

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

Great Multi Family House

Really nice for more than one family. There are 3 different areas for private sleeping and bathing with large kitchen and dining area for gathering. There are also sitting areas for quiet time. The host is extremely helpful when communicating by email with any questions about the house before you arrive. We had no reason to contact her after arrival as the place is wonderful. Thanks for a great stay........Sandy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

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

Annual Girl Getaway

A home of architecture history. Beautifully decorated and stocked beyond imagination. Everything item needed to prepare a meal in or close to amazing restaurants for a meal out. Perfect for our annual weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

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

Welcoming

We came to the aito show. The house was well located. There was plenty of room for all of us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for wine tasting tour

I did have some trouble with VRBO and my reservation. I made a mistake on my e-mail address, so was having difficulty in getting the reservation confirmed. The host really helped me with giving me a phone number to contact VRBO, so I could fix the mistake. The house is exactly as described. The kitchen is amazing with everything you would ever need. Rooms are large and spacious. The outdoor patio was a wonderful place for us to gather any time of day. It's close to downtown and wineries. Loved that we could ride bikes to town and wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Charming with lots of amenities

We had a great weekend in hot and sunny Walla Walla! The terrific air conditioning greeted us as we came through the door, and everyone had fun choosing a bedroom from the main floor, upstairs and full basement. The house is extremely well stocked with everything you need. The location is superb and a short distance to downtown. We would definitely come and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

A True Gem!

What a wonderful stay we just completed at Casa Cavatipa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Charming and Clean

Plenty of room. Very clean. Easy in/out. Pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Wedding weekend

Our family came from across the country for a wedding. The 7 of us were very comfortable at the home. With bedrooms and bathrooms divided across 3 floors, we had ample privacy. It was wonderful to have coffee and wine available upon arrival. The back porch also provided a great outdoor social space. We would definitely highly recommend! Just two notes: The AC system is uneven, so the basement is cold, the ground floor is comfortable, and the upstairs is quite warm; in addition, the shower in the basement is built in such a way that the ceiling inside the shower is very low, making it a bit awkward for anyone over 5’6”. Despite these “old house” quirks, it is a lovely home with very responsive hosts!!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Wonderful

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

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

Family and dog trip

Fun, convenient to the center, great fenced in yard for Luca, outdoor deck and table was enjoyed with the nice weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

A home base for exploring Walla Walla

The four of us are retired geology professors who enjoy wine and golf and good food, and this home has great access to all three. Very clean and well maintained home, this is a classic craftsman from the early 1900's with lots of beautiful hardwood and trim throughout. The home has four bedrooms (plus room for additional sleepers) plus a full bath all levels (three total) - comfortable beds and lots of outlets for everyone's charger habit. Kitchen was well appointed with all the modern conveniences, and there is a back deck, patio, and yard with gas grill (was too chilly for us this time). It's maybe a mile's walk to downtown. The neighborhood is full of similarly well kept period homes - I think we also hit peak flowering dogwood time as there are beautiful old and large flowering dogwoods all around this neighborhood and beyond. Quick and simple access to both the southside and eastside/airport wineries. We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Lady Leadership retreat

We had a wonderful weekend in Walla Walla at the house! We enjoyed the location and walking into downtown as well as visiting several wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore F.

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

Wine Tasting Getaway with Europe Travel Friends

We stayed here 8 years ago. It is exactly the same. It was still a good place for our group of travel friends from Oregon and Washington. The house isn't upscale at all. Cozy is probably the best description. The kitchen is fully equipped. The welcome wine was a nice touch. We wish that it had more living room seating so that all 6 of us could visit comfortably to chat. We were all able to sit around the large kitchen table, but couches and comfy chairs would've been better. Other than that, it was still a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted C.

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

Craftsman

Nicely kept up home with plenty of space and well stocked amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill z.

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

Comfy stay in wine country

The house was amazingly well stocked with everything you might want on a vacation. There is a little bit of a musty smell as you walk in the front door, but it is an old house and it quickly dissipates with the doors and windows open. There is tons of space For together time and getting away from each other time. The fenced backyard was fabulous for our fur babies. Neighborhood is great only minutes from downtown Walla Walla and walking around the neighborhood. Seeing the great old homes was fun. Great Communication with the owner. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Lovely charming home

My husband and I rented this charming house for a weekend in October with two other couples. The house was very well equipped with all essentials. There are cute little seating areas for some quiet time, a fully fenced yard for the dogs, and great entertaining spaces as well. The bedrooms are spacious and so cozy, and the house has three full bathrooms. Location is walking distance to downtown. We loved getting up early and taking the dogs on long walks around the town. The host was so easy to get in touch with and the instructions were all very clear. We had no issues at all and we had a truly lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BC H., Tualatin, Oregon

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

Well-equipped, great location, super cute, fabulous host

From before we arrived, this was a great experience. The host let us know in June that she had been informed of road construction planned on the street while we were due to be there in September and offered the opportunity to cancel. There were more construction updates the day before we left, which she shared with me. It all turned out just fine, and we had a lovely stay. The house is adorable. Having bedrooms on three levels gave our group of five a great deal of privacy. Plus, there are at least four spaces (one w/ a TV) where one could read or have a conversation. Regarding Walla Walla, we encountered the most friendly, attentive service everywhere we went (wineries, restaurants, stores). We're already planning our trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

"Wining"

Beautiful, well equipped, great location, loved it all. We had a wonderful time. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rosanne Dudley

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I am the new owner of Casa Cavatappi and will be providing the same amenities and services as the previous owners.
I love to cook and entertain friends. I've also been known to indulge in a glass of wine or two (only red!).
I loved Casa Cavatappi the minute I stepped thru the front door. The open floor plan, wonderful kitchen, cozy spots for reading, and a deck footsteps from the kitchen. It is the perfect home for enjoying life.

Why they chose this property

Several years ago my parents and I visited Walla Walla as my Dad was born and raised here. We visited his childhood homes, went to spots where he spent time as a child, and visited the cemetery where his ancestors are buried.
I loved everything about Walla Walla and decided to retire here. There is great food, wineries, friendly people, a vibrant downtown, unique shopping and music. All this in a small town was quite a find!

What makes this property unique

The character of the home preserves a way of life; it is about taking time and enjoying life fully.

Languages:

English

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