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The Wild Iris House

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Wild Iris House

Come stay in our Newly Renovated, Mid-century Home In The Heart Of Joseph, Oregon! After Raising Our Family In This Beautiful Valley Just A Town Away, We Decided To Purchase And Renovate This Home For Visitors To Enjoy. We Have Thought Of Every Detail, To Ensure A Wonderful Experience. New Amenity! Newly installed Level 2 electric car charger for your convenience!
When We Travel, Comfort, Sufficient Space And A Good Kitchen Are Essential. For This Reason, We've Furnished The Home With New Queen Beds (plus A Hide-a-bed In The Living Room), And Equipped The Kitchen To Its Fullest Extent. We've Even Refinished the Original Hardwood Floors!

Easy Check in! We'll send you a digital code before your check in for the front door. Safe, efficient, and private!

Hoping For A Cozy Night In? Enjoy Some Dinner And Our Smart TV Which Is Compatible With Your Netflix And Hulu Accounts. The Couches Are very Comfy And Ready For Relaxation.

Want To Watch The Sun Go Down? Relax On The Back Patio And Enjoy A View Of The Wallowa Mountains And You Might Just Want To Stay Forever.

Prefer To Explore The Town? Our House Is A Quick Walk To Downtown Joseph. We Will Give You All The Local Inside Scoop So You Soak It Up To Its Fullest Extent. Hint: If You Need A Pick-me-up, Stop At Arrowhead Chocolates For A London Fog Tea And A Hand-crafted Huckleberry Chocolate Truffle.

Feeling Energetic? Our Home Is Just 1/4 Mile From Iwetemlaykin State Park For An Easy Jaunt, And A Mile To The Foot Of Spectacular Wallowa Lake. This Lake Offers Water Sports, Picnicking, Fishing And Everything Else Fun in the Summer. New Sidewalks were Installed in 2022 from The Wild Iris House to the Walking Path which Leads to Wallowa Lake. Easy Walking!

We Can't Wait To Give You A Glimpse Of This Wonderful Area! Our Home Is Your Home.

Looking for a larger vacation home? Check out our sister property in Enterprise, OR named the Camas House. #847218!

Sorry, No Pets Or Smoking Allowed. Maximum 6 people.

Property manager

Kathy Siebe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wild Iris House Joseph
Wild Iris House
Wild Iris Joseph
The Wild Iris House
The Wild Iris House Joseph
The Wild Iris House Private vacation home
The Wild Iris House Private vacation home Joseph

About the neighborhood

Map
OR, Joseph

What's nearby

  • Old Chief Joseph Gravesite - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Eagle Cap Wilderness Pack Station - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Terminal Gravity Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Chocolates - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Range Rider Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Iris House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wild Iris House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wild Iris House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wild Iris House located?

This family-friendly Joseph vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Wallowa River, Wallowa County Museum, and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry. Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site are also within 15 minutes.

The Wild Iris House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 172 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melisa S., Louisville, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
I, my husband, and his 96 year old mother stayed at the Wild Iris House for a week. It was comfortable, extremely clean and well-stocked. The location was ideal for our outings and on the days Mom decided to stay in, she was comfortable and well-entertained by the deer! Kathy was quick to respond to my questions beforehand, and everything was so well-ordered and instructions so thorough, we had a relaxing, no hassle visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, clean place. Walking distance to town and a little further to lake. Clean and had everything we needed. Lots of deer. And a very sweet neighbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful !
Beautiful house and location ! The house had everything we needed and more. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C., Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Small Town Oasis
Kathy's house is absolutely adorable. It's perfectly located between the charming town of Joseph and the stunning Wallowa Lake. We loved our stay immensely. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, and the house has everything needed to feel like a safe, relaxing haven. The deer nibbling on the apple trees in the backyard was the icing on the cake. Truly loved it here, and would stay again in an instant :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joseph Iris House
We had a wonderful experience at this home. The place was very clean and the location was excellent. Easy walk to downtown Joseph.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Was very happy with house, location, cleanliness , accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home on Joseph, OR
We were very pleased with this home. Very comfortable in every aspect. Well stocked kitchen and linens/towels to use. Very close to everything we did, including going to town for great meals, riding the tram up to the top of Mt Howard and going to Lake Wallowa. We would highly recommend this home and hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a delightful stay here! The property was just right for our small family and the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita L C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway to Paradise
Nice property. Clean and comfortable, accommodated us well, walking distance to downtown Joseph and short drive to the lake. Nice yard for the boys to romp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

susan f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & cozy
Although on a busy highway, the landscaping kept noise at bay. Fantastic view of the mountains from this comfortable & cozy home. Linens were exceptional, too. Plus the kitchen was well stocked with great cookware and sharp knives. Sure made cooking in much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect stay!
Our hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The location was perfect with cute downtown Joseph within a short walk and Wallowa Lake only a mile down the road. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
This is our second year getting this house for our annual vacation. We love the location and how you can count on it being very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home close to everything
This is the second year we have stayed in this home, and everything eas just as good this year as last.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joseph Getaway
The Iris House is comfortable, well decorated, and very well equipped. We visited Joseph for the Wallowa Mountain Cruise to show our classic ‘64 Buick Riviera.The host was very responsive in allowing us to keep our car in the garage and even stopped by to visit us at the car show. We would definitely stay again at this unique property close to town and Wallow Lake which we also visited. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Great location, cute house, clean, close to lots of great activities. We did the Wallowa Tramway, paddle boarded at Wallowa Lake, hiked Hurricane ridge, hiked to Chief Joseph grave, did lots of shopping, drove to Hells Canyon Overlook, and visited Imnaha (gorgeous place)!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect CJD
The Wild Iris House is a perfect place for a busy weekend. The walk into town just far enough, not far away. The kitchen is well-appointed and the electric car charger was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Joseph
The wild iris house was perfect for our stay visiting family in Joseph and Enterprise. Great location close to town or to the lake. The house was well stocked with everything we could need. Will definitely stay again on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Clean house, great location. Made for a nice return to Wallowa County!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean cottage
This house was perfect for a long weekend getaway for my husband and me. It has been nicely renovated and has everything you need. We appreciated the air conditioning as it was quite warm during our stay. The kitchen was well-stocked and the bed was comfy. The location was convenient for walking into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
The house was as advertised. Great location for Downtown, walking, and the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and good location
Cozy home with lovely yard on the Main Street of Joseph.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
Great location, walking distance to downtown and close to the lake. Very quiet and cozy house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Joseph stay.
Comfortable home in a scenic area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023