Historic Blue Gables | Walk to WWU + Fenced Yard

There is a specific kind of house that makes a group exhale the moment they walk in. Warm light, real rooms, a kitchen that can handle a full dinner, and a backyard you actually want to spend the evening in. Blue Gables is that house. Built in the mid-1920s and fully renovated, it sits half a block from Walla Walla University's campus. Whether your trip is graduation weekend, a family visit, parents weekend, or just a reason to get everyone in one place, this house is built for it. The first room you walk into sets the tone for the whole stay. Here, that means: LIVING ROOM 🔸Original 1920s wood-burning fireplace with tile surround, white craftsman mantle, and built-in shelving on both sides — a beloved piece of the home's history and a natural focal point for the room **(Fireplace not operational) 🔸Wide plank floors and a large woven area rug 🔸Globe brass chandelier overhead 🔸Leather sofa and accent chairs with room for the whole group 🔸Roku smart TV for the nights you stay in 🔸Natural light from multiple windows facing the front porch *The fireplace is an original architectural feature and is not in active use. KITCHEN The kitchen is where this house shows its investment. It is stocked and ready for real cooking, not just reheating. 🔸White shaker cabinets floor to ceiling with new countertops 🔸Stainless steel full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and over-the-range microwave 🔸Coffee grinder, electric kettle, and Keurig all ready for the morning 🔸Rice cooker, cookie sheets, and muffin tins for longer stays 🔸Full set of knives and utensils 🔸Basic pantry stocked: oil, salt, pepper, spices, cream, and sugar 🔸Zip-lock bags and foil provided 🔸Kitchen door opens directly to the backyard DINING ROOM Seats 8-10, but the layout keeps everyone connected whether they are in the kitchen or the living room. 🔸Oval white dining table with four white Windsor chairs 🔸Brass chandelier with lampshade fixtures overhead 🔸Scalloped jute rug grounding the space 🔸Direct sight line into the kitchen so the cook stays in the conversation BEDROOMS Three kings and a twin loft means the group has real options. Nobody gets stuck on a pullout. Easy phone chargers by each bed. Bedroom 1: Downstairs King Suite 🔸King bed on the main floor, away from the upstairs traffic 🔸Private en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower 🔸New vanity and gold arched mirror 🔸Best room for guests avoiding stairs, or for the couple who wants a little separation from the group Bedroom 2: Upstairs King 🔸King bed with slanted craftsman ceiling overhead 🔸Hardwood floors, natural woven rug, window blinds 🔸Quiet and removed from the main floor Bedroom 3: Upstairs King 🔸Second king on the upper floor, same design and finish as Bedroom 2 🔸White bed frame, paired nightstands with globe lamps 🔸Windows on the quieter side of the house with window blinds Bedroom 4: The Twin Loft 🔸Three twin beds under a characterful slanted ceiling 🔸Boldly patterned woven rug and multiple windows 🔸Games and books provided for kids 🔸Kids claim it immediately. Groups use it as flexible overflow. 🔸The most distinctive room in the house BATHROOMS All three bathrooms were renovated with the same hand. Nothing mismatched, nothing left over from the previous decade. 🔸White shaker vanities with formica countertops in all three 🔸Gold hardware and fixtures throughout 🔸Gold-framed ornate arched mirrors in every bathroom 🔸En-suite downstairs: walk-in shower with built-in seat 🔸Second downstairs bath: walk-in shower with bench Upstairs bath: shower and tub combo All three fully stocked for arrival BACKYARD This is where the evening actually happens. After a day of adventures or walking campus, the backyard is where the group lands. 🔸Fully fenced with privacy from the street 🔸Overhead string lights strung and ready for evening use 🔸Outdoor seating for the group around a gas firepit 🔸Open lawn with room for cornhole and lawn games 🔸Accessed directly through the kitchen door for easy indoor-outdoor flow 🔸Fully fenced: easy for pets, easier for parents of young kids LAUNDRY 🔸Full-size washer and dryer on the upper floor 🔸Convenient to all three upstairs bedrooms 🔸Detergent provided Location Blue Gables puts you where you actually need to be for a Walla Walla University visit: on campus without a hotel, and close enough to everything else that you are not spending the trip in the car. ON CAMPUS: 🔸1 block to WWU campus 🔸2 blocks to the WWU Church 🔸3 blocks to the WWU Atlas coffee shop 🔸Walkable to graduation ceremonies, parents weekend events, performances, homecoming, and campus tours ON FOOT FROM THE FRONT DOOR: 🔸Roger's Bakery: half a mile north on College Ave. Maple bars, apple fritters, fresh donuts made daily. A half-mile walk that earns itself every morning. 🔸Andy's Market: half a mile south on College Ave. Full grocery and deli. Everything you need for a backyard dinner or a kitchen breakfast without a big-box detour. TEN MINUTES BY CAR: 🔸Patisserie: French-trained pastry and espresso, downtown Walla Walla 🔸Maple Counter: local favorite for breakfast and brunch 🔸Graze: seasonal ingredients, neighborhood feel, relaxed atmosphere 🔸Downtown Walla Walla: locally owned shops, restaurants, and coffee, all walkable once you park 🔸Whitman Mission National Historic Site: one of the Pacific Northwest's most significant landmarks, guided trails and open grounds 🔸Fort Walla Walla Museum: 700-acre historic preserve with trails, pioneer exhibits, and open space 🔸Pioneer Park: trails, picnic areas, and a good reason to get outside GETTING THERE: 🔸Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW): 15 minutes, direct flights from Seattle and Portland 🔸Rideshare is limited in this area. A rental car is strongly recommended. Perfect For - 🔸Families coming to Walla Walla University for graduation weekend 🔸Parents making the trip for parents weekend, homecoming, or move-in day 🔸Families attending WWU concerts, theater performances, or sporting events 🔸Couples looking for a quiet Pacific Northwest getaway in a charming small city 🔸Multi-generational families who need a first-floor bedroom for grandparents alongside upstairs rooms for everyone else 🔸Groups who would rather share one great house than split across two hotel rooms 🔸Extended families gathering for any occasion that calls for a real kitchen and a backyard