Walla Walla 5BR, Hot Tub, Fireplace, Sleeps 12

SOARING SPIRIT — A HOT-AIR-BALLOON-THEMED 5-BEDROOM HARVEST-SEASON RETREAT IN WALLA WALLA WINE COUNTRY

Bringing the whole crew to Walla Walla for harvest season? Picture everyone under one roof at Soaring Spirit: the hot tub steaming in the cool evening air, a fire going inside while the rain taps the windows, a pool tournament in one game room and the arcade lit up in another, and a long dinner coming together across two full kitchens while somebody pours the bottle you picked up that afternoon. This is the home your family will still be talking about years later.

A fall getaway for twelve should not mean a row of hotel rooms, a group scattered across town, and six phone calls to find a restaurant that seats everybody. It should feel easy. Soaring Spirit gives your family or your friends one warm, playful, thoughtfully stocked place to gather, spread out, and actually be together when the days get short. Unpack once, pour a local glass, and let the trip begin.

WHY GROUPS CHOOSE SOARING SPIRIT IN THE FALL

- Sleeps up to 12 across 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with a KING bed in every bedroom — real room to spread out, not bunks in a basement
- TWO full kitchens, so a harvest dinner or a full Thanksgiving never turns into a traffic jam
- A private hot tub, heated year-round and open 24 hours — at its best on a cold valley night
- An indoor fireplace, plus a s'mores-ready fire pit with Adirondack seating outside
- Two game rooms with a pool table, arcade machines, and a digital game table, plus a movie room with a 72-inch screen — a grey October afternoon is never a problem
- Three miles to downtown Walla Walla and minutes from dozens of award-winning wineries
- Spotless, deeply stocked, and backed by proactive five-star hosting

THE SPACE — ROOM FOR TWELVE, AND CORNERS FOR EVERYONE

Soaring Spirit was designed so a big group can be together without being on top of each other. Three living areas mean the kids' movie, the card game, and the quiet conversation all happen at once.

- 5 bedrooms, each with a KING bed, quality linens, extra pillows and blankets, blackout shades, a smart TV, and playful LED accents
- Two queen sofa beds in the living areas bring the home to a comfortable twelve
- 4 full bathrooms stocked with towels, toiletries, and hair dryers, with plenty of hot water for a full house
- Three living and lounge areas and 9 smart TVs throughout
- Dining for the whole group: a main room seating 8, a downstairs table seating 8 to 10, and two breakfast nooks
- Central heat and air conditioning, ceiling fans, and an indoor fireplace for cool valley evenings
- In-home laundry with a washer and multiple dryers — genuinely useful on a longer fall stay

TWO FULL KITCHENS — BUILT FOR HARVEST DINNERS AND THANKSGIVING

Anyone who has cooked for twelve knows one kitchen is never enough. Soaring Spirit gives you two, both the real thing: stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, dishes, and wine glasses. Lay out a cheese board on one island while the roast comes out of the other oven. Each kitchen has its own coffee station with a Keurig and a drip machine, because twelve people do not share one pot of coffee gracefully.

This is what makes Soaring Spirit a genuine holiday house. One family wrote afterward: "We had the privilege to host Thanksgiving here and it was remarkable! Peaceful, private, safe, beautiful!" If you are hosting the holiday this year, you will not run out of counter space, oven racks, or places to sit down together.

WHEN THE VALLEY TURNS — THE BACKYARD IN FALL

The backyard does not close when summer ends. It gets better.

- A private hot tub, heated year-round and open 24 hours — the ritual groups come back for after a day in the tasting rooms
- A fire pit with Adirondack seating, ready for s'mores and late-night conversation
- An outdoor fireplace, a barbecue grill, and covered outdoor dining for twelve
- Mountain views, with the Blue Mountains turning color a short drive east

PLAY WITHOUT LEAVING THE HOUSE

Shorter days and the occasional grey afternoon are exactly when this house earns its keep.

- GAME ROOM ONE: Pool table, kids' play zone, wall games, board games, and puzzles
- GAME ROOM TWO: NFL Blitz arcade, Pac-Man, a multi-game arcade table, smart TV, and lounge seating
- MOVIE ROOM: A dedicated theater room with a 72-inch smart TV and plush seating
- INDOOR FIREPLACE: The natural gathering point once the sun goes down at five
- OUTDOOR GAMES: Cornhole, spike ball, lawn darts, axe throwing, and more for bright fall days
- Fast Wi-Fi for streaming and remote work, and an EV charger on site

HARVEST SEASON IN WALLA WALLA WINE COUNTRY

Soaring Spirit sits in College Place, three miles from downtown Walla Walla, on a quiet residential street with the whole valley in easy reach. Fall is the valley's most rewarding season — the crush is running, the tasting rooms are pouring, and the crowds have thinned.

WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS
- Seven Hills Winery — 11 minutes
- Bledsoe Family Winery — 12 minutes
- Force Majeure Vineyards — 14 minutes
- L'Ecole No 41 Winery — 18 minutes
- Walla Walla Vintners — 20 minutes
- Dozens of downtown tasting rooms — 8 to 10 minutes

WORTH PLANNING AROUND THIS FALL
- Harvest and crush run through September and October, when many wineries open the doors for behind-the-scenes tours and barrel samples
- Fall Release Weekend, the first weekend of November, when the valley's wineries pour their newest vintages and winemakers are on hand
- Thanksgiving week, when a five-bedroom house with two kitchens stops being a luxury and starts being the whole point

NEARBY AND CONVENIENT
- Andy's Market for fresh produce and specialty items — a quarter mile away
- Walmart, Chipotle, Del Taco, Subway, Papa Murphy's, and Hop Thief Taphouse — all within walking distance
- Wine Valley Golf Club — 14 minutes
- Blue Mountain hiking and scenic country roads — a short drive east
- Walla Walla Regional Airport — 15 minutes

Parking is never an issue: a three-car garage plus driveway and street parking for up to nine vehicles. A car is the easiest way to explore the valley — rideshare here is thinner than in a big city, so plan on driving.

PERFECT FOR YOUR KIND OF FALL GATHERING

- Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings where three or four generations want one roof and two kitchens
- Wine weekends and harvest trips with friends, with a comfortable home base between tastings
- Milestone birthdays — guests have called it "the perfect place" for a 40th
- Family reunions that need room to spread out and plenty to do indoors

WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING

Rated 4.97 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

- "This place soared above our expectations! The house is clean, spacious, and great for groups."
- "Close to town and easy to get to wineries during the day, and then had so many amenities for hanging out at night. Puzzles, games, pool table."
- "We celebrated my sister's 40th birthday, and the home was the perfect place to do it. There was ample room for all of us. The kitchens were thoroughly stocked."
- "The home is over the top amazing! The pictures are great, but do not do justice. The home is large and has more rooms and places to go than you see in the pictures."
- "Was a great place for our 4 generations of family to get together."

ARRIVAL MADE SIMPLE

No key pickup and no waiting for a group arriving in four cars at four different hours. Check-in is 4:00 PM with a smart lock and your own date-specific code, sent the morning you arrive; checkout is 10:00 AM. We live in Walla Walla ourselves and are genuinely available if you need anything.

CURATED EXPERIENCES AND CONCIERGE PERKS

After booking you get access to our hand-selected add-ons: in-home massage, a private chef or catered meal, early check-in or late checkout based on availability, and local wine and celebration packages.

HOUSE RULES

- The primary renter must be 25 or older and present for the stay
- This is a shoeless home, and quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM
- No candles, open flames, or fireworks on the property
- Events are allowed with advance permission — just ask
- Unregistered guests are not permitted without prior approval
- Hot tub: no glass or alcohol in or near the tub, keep the safety straps locked when not in use, and follow all posted rules. Use at your own risk.
- Please report any damage as soon as it happens so we can fix it for the next guests

OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE

Cancellation Policy: We follow the cancellation policy in place at the time you booked, as shown in your confirmation. If there is any chance you may need to cancel, we recommend purchasing travel insurance at checkout. Refunds are not provided outside the booked policy for weather, illness, or travel disruptions.

No Pets and No Smoking: There is a strict no-pets and no-smoking policy for the benefit of all guests with allergies. Any known abuse of this policy may result in a substantial fine.

Outdoor Cameras: Security cameras are at the entrance to the house for your safety. They may be recording video and audio.

Damage Protection: A damage waiver is included with your cleaning fee and covers any accidental damage during your stay. Intentional damage will be your responsibility. Please let us know of any damage so we can remedy it for our next guests.

Rental Agreement: A link to our rental agreement will be sent to you to sign before you check in. You may also be asked to verify your identity. We use a third party for this through two-factor authentication, and we do not store any