Curtis and staff are gems, willing to help as best they can. Super personable and friendlyread more

Kudos to the city of Pullman for awesome Christmas light displays all over the city. I also…read moreappreciate the frequency that which a street sweeper swept our street this summer. So far I am very happy that we moved here! But next year, let's beef up the downtown tree lighting. That thing needs about a bazillion more lights, and please have the performers use a microphone so we know what's going on, too. I'll never know what Christmas problem that man with with a striking resemblance to Alan Thicke was having...

Washington State Penitentiary, one of Walla Walla's oldest Bed & Breakfast establishments, has been…read moreproviding stellar service to Washington's criminals for over a century. Washington State Penitentiary, known locally as "The Pen" or "WSP", panders to a committed demographic of long-term vacationers. Stays at WSP can last from as little as a year and a day to five or six decades. The Pen is in a club of its own, exclusively offering its services to only a unique fraction of Washington's population. Amenities at the Pen include three meals a day, private or shared living quarters, visiting facilities and recreation fields, cultural activities (including monthly powwows, and AAPI/African American cultural appreciation events), and plenty of time to enjoy the company of your peers in a relaxed, comfortable environment. A typical day may involve a board game or two (Risk, anyone?), a trip outside to enjoy the weather at one of four recreation fields or perhaps a pick-up basketball game at one of three gyms. Later, back in the living unit, one may relax in one of the living unit's day-rooms watching a sports game, playing pool or ping-pong or simply conversing with friends. Due to the length of the visits of many guests, The Pen fosters a healthy sense of camaraderie and friendly competition between different groups of guests. Many guests have commented between the similarities of the Pen and J. K. Rowling's Hogwarts. Much like Hogwarts, the Pen has several groups of residents organized loosely into different "houses." This helps residents who may otherwise find difficulty meeting new people to instantly belong to a new group of friends. The largest "houses" at the Pen (jokingly referred to by employees as "Security Threat Groups" or STGs) are split along racial lines. Whites, Blacks, Native Americans and Asian American/Pacific Islanders each form their own respective houses, whereas residents of Latin or Hispanic origin are divided into two groups (Nortenos and Surenos). No matter who one is or where one is from, the Pen is without a doubt a great place to develop camaraderie among new friends. Despite the positive social environment the Penitentiary fosters, a stay at the Pen may not be the right choice for everyone. The primary difficulty for many guests is the nature of the long-term commitment necessary to be accepted as a resident. Some former guests have found difficulty returning to the boring, daily grind of civilian life after decades in the challenging, diverse environment offered by the Pen. Some have difficulty finding jobs, as employers are aware of the malaise that many Pen residents suffer from when readjusting to a 9 to 5 job after decades without having to work. But don't let a little thing like that keep you from giving it a try. Overall, The Pen has a reputation of being a place where lifelong friendships are made. Many residents miss their old friends so much that they will do anything to return. The Pen takes pride in the fact that over 50% of clientele return for another stay. 5 star recommendation.

Highly recommended for a change of scenery and as a quiet place to rest and reassess priorities. A…read morelittle off the beaten track for most of us, but some people make this a regular part of their lives.

The Good: Price was good for the accommodations. Has propane lights and a propane gas fireplace…read morethat all work very well. The rangers were kind and made sure the lights all had new mantles installed prior to our arrival. The location and scenery were fantastic. Portable toilet is a death trap for my two year old so we used a bucket. Otherwise the toilet was clean and stocked. We saw several white tail deer and one cinnamon black bear on the road heading out to the cabin. It was 95 degrees in the valley down by Dayton but 65 degrees clear and beautiful at the cabin. No mosquitoes despite the natural spring sitting next to camp. The Bad: No potable running water (we brought our own), and the propane fridge was not functional during our stay (we were forewarned so we brought ice and coolers). The front door has a latch that automatically locks upon exiting the cabin. Without a key, there is no way to re-enter. DO NOT lock yourself out as there is no help for many, many miles. Lead based paint is failing miserably all around the exterior of the property. If you have kids or pets keep them away from paint chips etc. The Weird: This place is absolutely haunted! My boys and I were the only ones here. We brought a ball to kick around the house for fun (my boys are two and four years old). It ended up down the hallway later in the evening after which the boys fell asleep on my lap in one of the recliners in the living room. I was sitting in front of the fireplace enjoying some quiet time while cuddling with my boys and suddenly the ball came BOUNCING down the hallway and hit the wall next to the kitchen as if it was kicked or lightly thrown. I've never stared so long and hard at a dark hallway before. I investigated and only found a chair sitting in the corner of the adjacent bedroom in the dark. Creepy. Later that evening, we were lying in bed in the attic. It was maybe 2am or so when I heard what sounded like a hand dragging across studs in the unfinished area of the attic. No sleep for me.

This is a restored victorian house that is now a museum. Early 1900 items in the house. The…read morehostess, Amy took us on a tour of the house, and explained about the people who lived there, who donated the house to be a museum. The tour was wonderful, and even included their 1934 Chevrolet, which still runs. This and the depot in Dayton are both free museums, and are worth a visit when you go to Dayton

From the owner: Come visit for a tour of a historic home of eastern Washington. Everything in the home belonged to…read morethe Boldman family and provides a complete picture of life for a middle class farmer in a small town during the 20th century. We are closed during January. Private tours can be scheduled in advance by calling the Depot at 509-382-2026.

This town is kind of like a ghost town, but a very nice sign greets you as you enter Ritzville. The…read morename of the town sounds super classy though, right? It was nearly wiped out due to a fire that spread very rapidly through the town in the early 19th centtury. Ritzville has been rebuilt since that time with rustic brick buildings, grain silos, and remnants of the railroad although the population is on a steady decline. This town reminds me of Cosmopolis with how eerily quiet and clean it is. But is was windy as heck though, which isn't something Ritzville can help.