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Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yakima River
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Prosser, WA
  • Place, City Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Prosser Historical Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Prosser Vintner s Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Richland, WA (RLD)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio

Our family owned Historic Mercer provides boutique accommodations in a lively small town setting. Elevator or stairs for guests. Rates include cleaning fees. Beautiful original floors in many of the suites & stunning 8' x 3' windows. Built in 1906 truly "green"! Full kitchen, bathroom & Yakima Valley views. Fast Wifi, Smart or Roku TVs & great beds (headboard raises!) and central AC and heat provide super relaxation. Head downstairs for morning coffee, breakfast or lunch or weekly live music at Brewminatti; we offer complimentary Mercer Estates wine & access to our on-premises gym/yoga studio. We designed this suite with a nod artistic family members but everyone will love the bed and 12' ceilings! Suite 8 features a bathtub/shower combo and accessorized with treasures we've acquired from our global travels and beautiful Grandma Carma (who brother Rob named his Mercer Wine Estates wine club after) dressing table .

Why stay at a truck stop or outskirts location when you can walk from the Historic Mercer to public tennis courts, Prosser's seasonal Saturday farmer's market or Aquatic Center, local brew pubs and fun eateries in the community? We have a wonderful community pottery and artisan shop downstairs! Don't worry if you need a cook-in item - a community grocer is a block away. A great cycling trail links lower valley communities or try great golfing in surrounding communities. What better way to relax after a day tasting wine that with a good walk around tree lined streets or walking down to local eateries? Prosser is home to the Washington Wine industry where you can enjoy over 40 local wineries! It's also located in the largest hop growing region in the world. This friendly little community hosts numerous community events from Bottles, Brews and BBQs to the annual fall Balloon Rally. Check TourProsser website for more info.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Not suitable location for any animals, sorry.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Back outdoor area ground floor for "smoking".

Important information

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Property # 1080886vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Prosser

Prosser is home to this apartment. Airfield Estates Winery and Evergreen Family Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hanford Reach National Monument and Yakima River Valley. Sage Bluff Alpacas and Bill's Berry Farm are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Prosser, WA

What's nearby

  • City Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prosser Historical Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prosser Vintner s Village - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Airfield Estates Winery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Toyota Center - 39 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Richland, WA (RLD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Mercer Guest Suite 8 The Artist Studio located?

Situated in Prosser, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Yakima River Valley and City Park. Prosser Historical Museum and Prosser Memorial Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Great location

Great location with charm
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Wonderful place

Super clean and quiet place. I will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2023
Thank you for being our guest Kristi! Do come back. Julie Mercer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Sadie Louise suite is a lovely suite that is clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed and was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lora K.

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

Wine tasting

Absolutely gorgeous room and the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Beautiful town and the most friendly people. Highly recommend staying here. Wine was amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinna B.

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

Very beautiful!

This was the second time we have stayed and it was wonderful! The wine 🍷 was great!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

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

Model for all VRBOs!

Can’t say enough good things about this wonderful VRBO. Small, but equipped with everything one or two guests could need. Excellent bottle of wine was an added touch. Thank you Julie for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Thank you for being our guests Todd, do come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

What a delight!

Such a cool old place, lovingly restored. Perfect for a little getaway. Strollable town. Close to wineries, dining and shopping. Yummy treats, beer, wine, coffee and music just outside. Pleasant host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Lovely, comfortable apartment right in town

We had a wonderful time in Prosser and surrounding wine country, and the host Julie was quick to answer questions we had before the trip and very helpful. Access to the apartment was easy, there was a great local coffee shop downstairs, and you can walk to the Saturday market. Definitely head up the Paterson grade behind town for sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Loved having you as our guests Thomas! Please do come back and explore some more of the area, happy you took the drive to the top of Paterson and saw the great Valley view (and Horse Heaven Hills). And we too think the coffee shop downstairs is a great bonus to staying at the Historic Mercer! Cheers, Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Unique beautiful bohemian apartment

Unique, interesting and very clean apartment. Loved it. So much more interesting that a boring hotel. My husband loved reading about the history of the Mercer family. Wonderful to see a family preserving a 100+ year old legacy in a small town. Comfy bed too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2022
Thank you Patricia for being our guests! We are travelers ourselves so we know the importance of getting a good night's sleep and have nearby amenities :>) Do come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect stay in Prosser

We stayed at Julie’s beautifully refurbished apartment and it was perfect for our long weekend. The apartment was filled with personal touches and you can tell Julie has worked hard to make the place so charming. The location was great for exploring Prosser and the nature in Southern Washington. Julie was communicative and made the process a breeze. I agree with another reviewer - this was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pharis R.

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

Very sweet place!

Very cute and very clean. Updated and fully stocked kitchen. Very comfortable bed. Updated bathroom. Just be prepared to walk up 35 stairs to your room or take the very slow elevator. We’re 70+ and did the stairs just fine. Did a couple of wine tastings and drove to Walla Walla for a few more tastings from our favorite wineries. Had a great weekend. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very unique property. So happy we found it!! Perfect for two. Very clean and well stocked. Didn’t hurt me to go without TV, instructions would be helpful. The bed was the best! I am on a hunt to find that mattress for home. People were so nice in Prosser, suggested a place for dinner and even made reservations for us!! We will return…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci W.

Cozy classy suite

This suite is well done with anything you need in a small space. The bed is a Serta that allows the head to be raised. It wasn’t too loud but it helped to have white noise running on an app for when the cop pulled someone over outside at midnight - excitement in Prosser! :) we would stay here again. Definitely read the history in the binder - and how to turn off the under cabinet lights!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We couldn’t believe what happened last night Staci - thought someone had run their car up on the sidewalk so we called the police but it was actually a hit and run right there in Prosser! Someone hit that car and took off - I was worried about our guests with all the cop car lights and general commotion at 11 pm 😬. But glad you enjoyed your stay other than the excitement! Do come back and referrals always welcomed 🙏. Elevator is planned this summer. Cheers, Julie
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

guy r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

no entry to property

when we got to the property, instructions were to enter through a gate with a code. when opening the gate a steep set of stairs were too steep for our limited physical abilities to climb , the only other entry was a outer door to the left, with no sign of any kind that it was affiliated with the property, the code to the gate was the same as the outer door but did not allow entry. .we called the host and were told that she could climb the stairs just fine. the property is not accessible as written in the instructions.as a result we did not use the property. we are not happy that we paid for a property that we were not able to use. please forward the message to the host as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2023
We are sorry you didn't try to correspond with us through VRBO as directed when you book with them. We block robo or unknown calls so were unaware you weren't here. Because you chose not to contact us through VRBO and not use the property we were unable to rebook it (and that is our busyiest time of year) or we could have refunded the stay. As we explained our elevator door is clearly described in the arrival information - and is unmarked for guests and residents safety - to protect them from strangers trying to access the building. Out of hundreds of guests you were the first to ever not understand where the elevator is so we are sorry the directions were not clear to you. As you know we did give you a partial refund. Julie Mercer, owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

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

Comfy and well-appointed place for 2 in Washington wine country

Hidden away in the Historic Mercer Building, this gem was a pleasant place to call home for several days of wine tasting in the area. We had everything we needed and more during our stay. A number of restaurants are walking distance and others are just a short drive away. We'll definitely return when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

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

Unique!

The Historic Mercer is very unique ... the location is right downtown close to many restaurants; the setting is very peaceful and restful; the suite I was in is lovely; and the building has a genuine historic feel. The owners are also delightful!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

Historic Mercer is Charming

We loved the cozy feel of the guest suite, loved the History of the Mercer. Walking distance to local shops and and short drive to numerous Wineries. We are definitely looking forward to the next time we are in Prosser.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

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

Great room!

Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Perfect

We stayed at the Mercer during our first visit to Prosser and look forward to returning next time. The suites are perfectly appointed and stylishly decorated. The bed was so comfortable that we want to duplicate it for our home. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Cute and cozy in great location

Access was easy with clear and timely communication with owner. The place was in a great location, with walking distance to restaurants, brewery, and wine tasting. The room was clean with tasteful and very comfortable furnishings. Stylish decor and all the amenities you need for a weekend getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Excellent Gateway to WA Wine Country!!

Great location in Prosser and also within proximity to wineries and vineyards. The property has been beautifully updated and was incredibly comfortable. We are sort of "bed snobs" and I would have to rate this as the best bed I have ever slept in. This was a mini-vacation to escape from Covid quarantine and the apt. could not have been more perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Charming Apartment in Historic Building

A nice job was done of converting what was once a 2 room office into a cozy apartment. Loved the huge long windows looking down on 6th Street and the original wood floors (Red Fir?). Quiet and comfortable despite being a turn of the century dwelling.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay Robin, do come back! Referrals always welcome :>)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Z.

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

Anniversary

My wife and I recently stayed in Mercer Suite 2, and we could not have asked for a sweeter vacation spot. We were blown away by the romantic details as well as the timeless updates. While the suite itself was pristine and the perfect spot for our 1st anniversary, we thoroughly enjoyed the patio. With the hanging lights and well manicured gardening, it was a great place to enjoy the warm nights with local wine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

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

Prosser apartment

This apartment is so cute. Use of space is excellent. Very clean. Comfy bed with cozy bedding. Excellent communication with host. Certainly the nicest apartment we’ve stayed in through vrbo. I definitely recommend this apartment if you are staying in Prosser. .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here the only downfall was we were on a wine buying trip to the local wineries. It’s too warm to leave the wine in the truck so we had to carry it up 37 (yup we counted😁) steps that were pretty steep. Other than that it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie Mercer

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I'm a Santa Barbara based designer from a large Washington ranching and viticulture (wine - Mercer Estates) family and value living in places that respect the land, waterways and oceans. My career was primarily focused on helping communities create thriving and healthy downtowns. Then I began a second career designing fantastic living spaces in many different venues from tropical Maui, urban Seattle, historic properties to beach town and outdoor living Santa Barbara.

Why they chose this property

Acquiring the the historic commercial Mercer building has provided me with the opportunity to open up a beautiful property with its original architecture (wood floors and 12' ceilings) intact for visiting guests. Complete with full kitchens this property is centered in the heart and home of the Washington wine industry. I'm passionate about creating beautiful spaces for people to vacation, live, enjoy entertainment, love, relax and cook! My background in community design, interior design and international travel has enabled me to see and experience beautiful buildings, architecture, and hotels. I'm always on the hunt for great textiles and fabrics to share with guests. "Sense of place" that reflects local sensibilities is important to me and something I try to bring in all my projects!

What makes this property unique

This handsome turn of the century property built by great grandfather Willis Mercer features 12' ceilings, 8 ' windows, beautiful original woodwork and wooden floors. Its a beautiful example of downtown Mission style brick buildings. Come enjoy!

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