Walla Walla, Washington
Grape Hill is for people who GET IT. Experience a setting like no other- imagine a secluded beach with mile upon mile of panoramic views, now have it all to yourself, add cool interiors, a fine kitchen, and lots of great things to do within minutes. The inner artist & photographer & chef inside you will come out and want to play! The drive in to the center of Walla Walla is nothing. No bother at all to go wine tasting and then come home to change clothes and be right back in Walla Walla. Probably no more than going to your grocery store. The biggest difference is that you get to Grape Hill and everything slows down. Whether it is winter beside the fireplace watching the clouds through walls of huge windows or summertime dining out at Big Table or staying cool under shade with the misters and listening to the pheasants, Grape Hill is an incredible joy.
Rolling Palouse hillsides, open vistas, and seclusion. Simplicity to bring our shoulders down. True REST, the kind that recharges the batteries with JOY. This special spot keeps altering perceptions...such a huge supply of positive charge. When we visited Sedona we heard lots of talk about energy vortexes. Maybe Grape Hill is one of these
It can be really hard to leave Grape Hill even for fine restaurants and lovely wine seven minutes away. The kitchen is quite robust (even a sous vide) and with the new grill it is hard to resist the pleasures of cooking-in.
Here, you can hear silence, and then that silence is filled up with sounds you could have missed...a hawks wing, a tractor off in the hills miles away. You see the light as it changes constantly and watch the movement of the wind on the fields. There is Wi-Fi and music and TV and hawks and pheasants and deer on the hillsides.
So...take the Jefferson staircase (alternating steps) upstairs and enjoy the king bed or stay downstairs in the queen, there are joys to discover in each. Great reading spots abound, plenty of places to set your wine glass.
The house is built with eight-inch framing and high insulation factors for green energy efficiency and passive heating/cooling. Except in high summer or winter months it is seldom necessary to turn on either heat or ac, but both are on automatic central systems. Winter months are especially gorgeous and the cold weather provides a perfect reason for enjoying the fireplace.
After finishing building the initial housing structure, we decided to occasionally rent and share this stunning beauty with others. It has gone a little wild, more than planned, but sharing the joy is good stuff.
(Please note that we love kids, but children and smoking inside are absolute no-goes. BTW...no discounted rents ever on first time rentals...please do not make offers. When you come back again, and you probably will, that's when we are happy to extend a hand. One other note- vineyard and wheat farming will include the occasional planting or harvest activity. Our vineyard manager or farm manager will also be by occasionally to check on grapes and wheat. They have no access for inside the house; you might catch a glimpse of them working.)
100 mile+ views changing constantly with the light and the weather. Grape Hill is custom and unique in every sense. Over the next several years, the house and farm will continue to evolve toward a long-term vision that continues to reinforce grace with this special landscape. Our first wine went into bottle in 2008. Big Table was built out in the fields. Call it our Grape Hill slice of Provence...
From miles out, Grape Hill fits in the landscape, a metal industrial agricultural building amongst the fields; perfectly normal sight set in the farm country. We didn't want to make the house the focus, not here at such a special spot.
Once inside, things change.
Think of a chic Tribeca loft or a San Francisco modern. Clean and minimalist, but warm and unpretentious, too. Polished concrete floors and 19 foot ceilings. Eight inch moldings. Two big baths with cherry vanities. A double-head granite shower upstairs in the big loft, an over-sized granite tub with shower downstairs. Flatscreen TVs in both sleeping areas with local channels and streaming shows from your favorite online channels. A big screen TV in the living room for hanging out and enjoying a special movie. Cherry cabinets, granite and glass, stainless steel appliances and unique lighting arrangements...and who would guess it
Views in every direction are framed by tall windows looking out to the Blue Mountains, Dry Creek, and hundred year old farmsteads in the valley below. You can spend hours on the patio or walking the fields day and night. Amazing stars and awesome sunsets. Bring your passion. Bring new recipes to try. You're in for something special!
We love this home and property. It is simply amazing. Beyond the beautiful home and views, you'll find everything that you need in the kitchen. We keep coming back!
This is our 3rd time staying at this wonderful property! Everything is thoughtfully done and the ownerโs continue to improve it. Itโs well maintained and well stocked and very comfortable for two couples. We love that it is close to town and everything Walla Walla has to offer. But it is private and quiet and peaceful. Beautiful views! We will definitely plan to stay again the next time we visit Walla Walla.
We spend three nights here and none of us wanted to leave. The views are incredible, the place is perfect both inside and out, and the host was excellent about communicating before, during, and after our stay. Five stars all the way!
We have stayed here twice now and have enjoyed the beautiful views and quiet location. The property owner is very accessible and provides a lot of helpful information.
A unique property in a spectacular location. It feels absolutely remote, but is just 10 minutes from shopping and restaurants.
The photos donโt do the property fair: the views go on for miles with little more than bird calls to break the stillness. The house photos are also understated โ it is a warm, well-equipped home with great views from all sides.
Mike, our host, provided extensive info on the area and his recommendations on wine tasting, dining and other activities. Communication was warm and prompt. Take note of the Jefferson staircase and his suggestion regarding โsmall luggageโ. It will make things easier. Kitchen and baths were very well provisioned. We would love to return to this property. The views and the quiet were simply outstanding. One small maintenance item to mentionโฆtub in downstairs bath was not draining properly. May need a quick โuncloggingโ. Thank you for a wonderful stay in the Palouse.
What an experience coming from the northeast to stay in this unique home on 100 acres of rolling wheat growing hills. What impressed us most was the peace and quiet of this special location. My wife particularly enjoyed the outdoor shower and I found the house sound system easy to use with my iPhone. It goes without saying that each sunrise and sunsetwere amazing. The cute town of Walla Walla was only 10 minutes away and we were further impressed with super friendly locals, excellent restaurants and fabulous music. Lastly, the wine vineyards did not disappoint and with that we would like to give a special call out to Stephen Robertson a vineyard owner (SJR Winery - Delmas & Force Majeure) and ambassador of the Rocks District AVA! Thank you for your time and education regarding the Rocks District just over the WA/OR State line. Looking forward to our next Walla Walla trip.
So gorgeous! Quality construction, architecture; decor and furnishings, beautiful. Kitchen and baths are well equipped; laundry , convenient. The outdoor shower was the best! Heat and AC are both excellent. The house is so quiet, I didnโt even know a wheat combine was working 100โ from the house until I caught sight of through a window. From the listing photos, you might note that the views are 360 degrees and even more impressive than photos. As a suburbanite, I rarely to never experience enjoying cocktails on the patio in such peaceful quiet. The steps to the loft can be tricky until you figure it out and get used to it. We are planning on being here next summer! Thanks, Dave!
The property is very well appointed and in a beautiful location. Easy reach to town but private and quiet. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is particulary well equipped including sharp knives (if you do a lot of rental properties you know how rare that is!)
The property is exactly as is advertised. Itโs beautiful inside with very nice finishes. The kitchen is well stocked. Itโs set up well and very comfortable. We used the king bed and it was extremely comfortable. We love the upstairs loft area because the views were also amazing. I was worried at first about the ladder stairs going up because weโre in our 60s, but it was no problem at all. My husband especially enjoyed using the outside shower every day! We enjoyed having a little picnic in the yard and at night we had brought our telescope so we were able to do some stargazing. We also had some amazing sunsets! The owner Mike is extremely nice and communicative! It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy our anniversary this weekend. We will definitely be back!
We stayed at Grape Hill to celebrate our wedding anniversary along with wine tasting in Walla Walla. The views were breath taking, vibrant green fields, and a super private location. The property was well appointed, super comfortable, had everything we needed and then some and we especially loved the outside shower! I grew up close by and was still awestruck bu the beauty of this location! Thanks to to Mike, heโs super communicative md easy going! Weโll be back!
Rejuvenating, filled my soul
This was our second stay at this property and it did not disappoint. It is very nicely set up for 2 couples with both bedrooms being quite private and the main living area being open and inviting. The views are gorgeous and make for a very relaxing stay. The kitchen is well appointed and the home is generally very comfortable and user friendly. Highly recommend!
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