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The Teahouse, a Peaceful 2BR /2 BA Cottage, W/Sofa Bed.

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the Waitsburg grain elevator! and the lovely hills..

the Waitsburg grain elevator! and the lovely hills.. Large open kitchen, dining and living room. Lovely soft colors and lighting. Family dining for six. One of the two queen bed rooms, with attached bath and soft morning light. Attached bath/shower. Other queen bedroom with separate bath just outside bedroom door. This bedroom has a view of front garden and gentle morning light. A visit with Izzy the camel! He loves to have an apple or carrot!

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Last updated: 06/11/2013
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  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

The Teahouse is a completely refurbished, century-old cottage, located on a very quiet, dead-end street – NOT on the main highway! It's just a short and pleasant stroll to Main Street, downtown Waitsburg. The cottage has been tastefully decorated in a gentle Asian style, on a half acre private fenced lot surrounded by mature pine trees. Very private, very quiet, very cozy!

Visitors to wine country will find it especially convenient to return to this relaxing, comfy home after a day of tasting. Here you may refresh and relax, and then walk to the best bar in eastern Washington, dine at a great southern food restaurant, or simply cook up a meal in your own kitchen with supplies from the nearby farmers' market and fromagerie. Our guests also receive a complementary bottle of wine – good wine! – for each night of their stay.

Summer days in here in the valley are sunny and quite warm. Summer evenings in Waitsburg are glorious, warm and dry. The night sky is filled with stars and there are very few insects. Spring and fall are quite beautiful, with daytime temperatures climbing into the 70s and 80s, and cooler evenings (bring layers!). The Teahouse is convenient to Walla Walla, yet a world apart, with no traffic (and no traffic lights!). Waitsburg is pedestrian-friendly and authentic. This is small town America at its best – like a trip back in time.

Custom wine tasting events and guidance on local wineries and restaurants are available from the owners, who live across the street and are intimately connected with the region's food and wine purveyors. Outdoor recreational activities abound. Bird watching can be done from the comfort of your patio – Waitsburg is on a major migration path for dozens of species. From April through November there are wine events, rodeos, vintage car shows, theatre and music festivals and many other outdoor activities happening throughout the region. The area is a haven for bicycle riding, hiking, antiquing, rafting, skiing, fly fishing, golf and just about any outdoor activity you can name.

Waitsburg is also the only town in Washington with its own camel. We'll give you walking directions and a bag of carrots to take when you go visit Izzie - a kids' favorite and a real sweetheart. You will never meet a gentler camel. Bottom line – we love this place; we live here year-round, and we are absolutely certain you won't want to leave once you've stayed here.

Please check the comments that some of our early visitors have left. And don't hesitate to write us with your questions. If we can do anything to make your visit to wine country more enjoyable, we are happy to oblige!

Keywords: Cottage, queen beds, full kitchen, two bathrooms, bungalow, historic, walk to downtown, wine touring, year-round outdoor recreation, private patio, wi-fi, two master suites, complete renovation, walk to Main Street, jimgermanbar, Whoopem'up cafe, Anchor Bar, Betty's Diner, Coppei Coffee, Paul Gregutt, NW wine, wine touring, Walla Walla wine, Palouse

Property Type

      • Cottage

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            The 1/2 acre, fenced yard offers lots of room to run and play in for Children 7 and up....moreless

          • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

            7 years unless special permission....moreless

          • Alternative Lifestyle
          • Pets Not Allowed
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6

          • Bedroom 1

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          • Bedroom 2

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          • Convertible bed(s)

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          • Queen size Beds (3) There are two bedrooms, each with queen bed. A queen size sleeper sofa is in the living room., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Comfy queen-size sleeper sofa is in the living room, for a third couple if needed....moreless

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Kitchen
          • Ice Maker
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher

          Amenities

          • Parking Off Street:

            The carport is located just off the alley....moreless

          • Linens Provided
          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
          • Washing Machine
          • Covered Parking
          • Clothes Dryer
          • Air Conditioning

          Other Amenities

              • Half acre private back fenced back yard with giant pine trees. Short stroll to Main Street shops and restaurants in downtwon Waitsburg. This is a cozy, quiet, private cottage in this one-of-a-kind historic town of 1210. Walk to jimgermanbar, Whoopemup Café, Laht Neppur brewpub, Anchor Bar, Betty's Diner, Coppei Coffee etc. Visit Izzy the camel, Bruce Mansion, Monteillet fromagerie. 15 minutes to Walla Walla airport, wineries and downtown. No traffic lights, just peaceful Palouse wheat country. Spectacular scenery and recreation, car shows, rodeos, parades, small town charm. Guests receive a complementary bottle of wine for each night of their stay. We offer guided tastings from NW wine authority Paul Gregutt for an additional fee. The owners live directly across the street. This 1910 cottage was completely renovated (from the walls in) just before opening in April, 2012....moreless

              Entertainment

              • Video Library
              • DVD Player
              • Stereo
              • Television

              Communications

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Deck / Patio:

                    A covered deck opens onto a wide concrete patio, with a completely private view of the 1/2 acre property, ringed by mature evergreens. The night sky is stunningly beautiful....moreless

                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Activities

                  • Snowmobiling
                  • Swimming
                  • Basketball Court
                  • Hiking
                  • Rafting
                  • Tennis
                  • Hunting
                  • Cycling
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Cross Country Skiing
                  • Skiing
                  • Hot Air Ballooning
                  • Kayaking
                  • Fishing
                  • Snowboarding
                  • Water Skiing
                  • Live Theater
                  • Sledding
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Museums
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Cinemas
                  • Restaurants
                  • Shopping
                  • Boating
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Golf
                  • Miniature Golf
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Antiquing

                  Other Activities

                      • Rodeos, antique car shows, concerts, farmers' markets, parades, and all kinds of small town events and celebrations throughout the year. Plus the special wine-related activities as well as events at Whitman College and Waitsburg High....moreless
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Wonderful stay!

                        Wonderful stay!

                        • Guest Joe
                        • Date of stay 11/01/12
                        • Review Submitted 11/05/12
                        The Teahouse Cottage is a perfect wine country getaway for one or two couples. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights over the Walla Walla Fall Release Weekend and couldn't be happier with our choice. Karen was easy to work with, thoughtful and very prompt in every which way. Staying in Waitsburg was peaceful and romantic. You have to drive around Walla Walla to taste wine anyway, so why not drive the 20 minutes to stay in Waitsburg? You get to escape the crowds and have a peaceful countryside retreat at the cottage. At night you can walk to jimgermanbar or Whoopemup Cafe for dinner. Thanks to Karen for everything!

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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                      • Pure Bliss

                        Pure Bliss

                        • Guest Don
                        • Date of stay 10/19/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/22/12
                        A group of four friends stayed at the Tea House and from the minute we opened the door, we were transported! The cottage is spacious and well appointed, the rooms are private and comfortable and we loved the short stroll to downtown and to Izzy the camel. We really preferred having the peaceful Waitsburg location of the Tea House to staying in Walla Walla and found the drive to wine tasting to be quick (20 min) and very scenic. I'd highly recommend the Tea House for a peaceful getaway!

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: Thank you all for your kind words and for staying with us in Waitsburg! We love it when our guests have a fun and restful experience here! Come back soon! K and P

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                      • Great place

                        Great place

                        • Guest Pierre
                        • Date of stay 07/08/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/18/12
                        My wife and I stayed here for two nights a couple weeks ago. The home is nicely decorated and very clean. The location is great, very quiet and can walk a few blocks to the downtown restaurants. The yard is currently in the process of being landscaped and will be beautiful when complete. We greatly enjoyed our stay here and will stay again next time we visit the area.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.

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                      • What a FIND!

                        What a FIND!

                        • Guest Rhuby
                        • Date of stay 02/04/12
                        • Review Submitted 02/08/12
                        I am almost reluctant to write this as I feel like I’m in on a little secret and don’t want to find it booked every time I wish to return ~ which will be often. But my enthusiasm is getting the better of me and I just have to rave. We stayed at the Teahouse with some friends. It far exceeded our expectation in every way. It is thoroughly and tastefully appointed with all the amenities. We wanted for nothing. There were even bottles of wine in the house ~ ON the house. The only thing not provided are clothes. Don’t even pack, just go. Waitsburg was a sweet surprise. It has that old western town charm with these scrumptious, contemporary surprises. We ate at the Whoop ‘em Up for dinner and enjoyed shockingly sophisticated fare. The next evening, the very hip Jimgermanbar across the street. We got massages and visited a Fromagery where everything is done old world style ~ including the hospitality. I love Waitsburg. I love the Teahouse. I will be back!

                        Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

                        Owner response: Paul and I loved have you and Ben stay with us in the Teahouse... We really hope to see you back in the Burg again soon!! hugs!

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                      Weekends (Th-F-Sat-Sun) are $250/night with a two (2) night minimum.
                      Weeknights (M-T-W) are $200/night with a two (2) night minimum.
                      On special event weekends, there is a three (3) night minimum.
                      Additional $50.00per night for 3rd bed.
                      A tax of 10.7% will be added to all rental fees.
                      We do not charge a cleaning fee.
                      IMPORTANT! THESE RATES ARE FOR THE ENTIRE COTTAGE, NOT PER ROOM OR PER GUEST.
                      WE DO NOT ALLOW EXTRA GUESTS ON ADDITIONAL BEDDING OF ANY KIND.
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

                      Calendar

                      Last updated: 06/11/2013
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                      Location

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                        Jimgerman bar View on map

                        jimgermanbar, Whoopemup Cafe, Anchor bar and all downtown restaurants and shops are centered on these two blocks.

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                        Izzy the Camel View on map

                        Izzy, the town camel, spends most of his time in this field with his buddy the donkey, unless he's out on a job. Bring him a bag of carrots (you'll find one in your fridge) and he's your friend for life!

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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2011

                      About the owner: See profile on VRBO listing #351608

                      Why the Owner Chose Waitsburg:
                      See the story on VRBO listing #351608

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                      Peace and quiet! Gorgeous night skies! Sun sun sun! Beautiful country roads for walking, biking, sight-seeing, bird-watching, taking photos. Glorious sunsets. All the amenities of wine country travel, without the crowds or hassles.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 206-409-8399

                       

                      Photos

                      • the Waitsburg grain elevator! and the lovely hills..

                        the Waitsburg grain elevator! and the lovely hills..

                      • Family dining for six.

                        Family dining for six.

                      • Attached bath/shower.

                        Attached bath/shower.

                      • This bedroom has a view of front garden and gentle morning light.

                        This bedroom has a view of front garden and gentle morning light.

                      • Large open kitchen, dining and living room. Lovely soft colors and lighting.

                        Large open kitchen, dining and living room. Lovely soft colors and lighting.

                      • One of the two queen bed rooms, with attached bath and soft morning light.

                        One of the two queen bed rooms, with attached bath and soft morning light.

                      • Other queen bedroom with separate bath just outside bedroom door.

                        Other queen bedroom with separate bath just outside bedroom door.

                      • A visit with Izzy the camel! He loves to have an apple or carrot!

                        A visit with Izzy the camel! He loves to have an apple or carrot!

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #395051

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                      Date last modified - Friday, May 24, 2013

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                      2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 6


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