When I had the opportunity to stay at the blue street cottage, it was due to a 3 month internship in Walla Walla. First off, the location is convenient for grocery shopping, access to highway, walking to dinner places off Isaac St., riding your bike by Mill Creek, and it is a 5 minute drive from downtown (or bus because the transit system here is excellent and the stop is a 5 minute walk away). The house itself is cozy and has unique upgrades such as ceiling lights, Google Chromecast in the kitchen, a projector screen downstairs for movies, and a hot tub! If you are in to strictly modern decor, you'll be surprised to see eclectic colors and older furniture but I can't complain because the beds and linens are comfy. The kitchen is fully stocked from cutco knives to a Vitamix and KitchenAid mixer. Extra shampoo, conditioner and soap was in the bathroom if you forget your own. The master bedroom has a private bathroom, walk in closet, separate entry from back patio, and lock on the door for privacy. Also, if you like to read, you'll be amazed by the varied book collection. One weekend I had family stay with me and my father in law ended up spending a majority of his time reading books on treehouses and tiny homes while my brother read Dune.
Steven, the owner, made my stay wonderful. There was a welcome gift upon my arrival and he was very easy to reach for any questions that arose. He is generous, kind, and seems to know Walla Walla very well so he was helpful for recommendations.
Walla Walla is the kind of place where you still see families walking or riding bikes on the streets or playing in the park (Pioneer Park nearby with aviary that is pretty cool to see). The sky is beautiful with Pixar-like clouds, you can hear lots of different birds chirping, and enjoy the seemingly constant faint smell of barbeque or campfire in the air. You can enjoy all this sun bathing in the backyard in the lawn chairs or soaking in the hot tub. If you're looking to slow life down or enjoy the best that is Walla Walla, this is a great place to start.