Chalet

Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Deck with view east

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
John Day, OR
  • Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blue Mountain Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grant County Historical Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over

A Fly-in or Drive-in retreat.
Discounts with stays over 5 nights.
One of 4 places we have. If this is taken, inquire anyway for possible cancellations or other openings. John Day Valley Rentals
The John Day Valley Chalet, as we like to call it, is located right above the town of John Day, Oregon and just below the airport. It has a great view of the entire eastern valley and of Big Canyon Mountain to the south. It is a perfect vacation home for families or an ideal location as a corporate lodging facility for those coming for a few days on business in the valley.
The Chalet is very private, sitting on 3 acres, out of sight of the few other homes in the area. It is completely furnished with a complete modern kitchen and all the amenities of a nice country retreat, though you won't be roughing it. It sleeps 6 in three spacious bedrooms with pillow top queen beds and a couple of single floor mattresses for the kids or extra vacationers. There are two full bathrooms, one with double sink and double shower and large walk-in closet.
There is dish TV with HBO and player with numerous videos, CD player, internet and local telephone as well as laundry room.
Outside we have a 15 x 22 ft. deck with Patio set and Bar and Bar-b-que. Steps go down to a large yard overlooking the valley complete with Gazebo, Fire pit, Horse shoe pit and just outdoor lounging.
The driveway is large enough for large RV's to turn around in or park next to the home itself.
There is also a nice 6 x 10 ft. wire kennel with dog house for outside use and a dog house in the garage for inside use on cold or hot days.
No dogs in the house. Hardwood floors and wood and cloth furniture.
Like I said, the home is totally furnished and equipped. Just bring your suitcase and your groceries.
It is beautiful, quiet and clean and we leave the keys in our car in this country.

Property manager

Jim and Sandy Bay
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs only, limited to two, fenced kennel and garage available. Clean up after them. Please be aware of your pets actions. Not allowed on furniture.
Please care for our home and garden. Writing on or scratching up walls or furniture will be noted and charged.
$300 fine for smoking in house

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

John Day

Located in John Day, this chalet is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clyde Holiday State Park and John Day River, while Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum and Grant County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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John Day, OR

What's nearby

  • Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Mountain Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Grant County Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clyde Holiday State Park - 13 min drive - 12.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪1188 Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Snaffle Bit Dinner House - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway Of John Day - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Timbers Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over located?

This family-friendly John Day chalet is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum, John Day River and Blue Mountain Hospital. Grant County Historical Museum and Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best ever vrbo

A beautiful and well furnished property. We loved it and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Fantastic location and great clean property!! Was nice to relax after long days of hiking and not being in a hotel room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

John Day home

What a beautiful place with a wonderful view of the mountains, valley and town of John Day! We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic

Wet Impressed with this property! Have stayed here twice now and been great each time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter

Nice and easy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cedric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasantly surprised!

This house and location is much better than you would assume from the listing. What a great house! We really enjoyed it. And what a view! You can’t go wrong with this house. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

This house is in a great location, close to restaurants, etc., but up & away from traffic. It was a great jump off point for our exploration. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, beautiful view from the deck. Very relaxing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views!!!

Great place and very comfortable. The VRBO charges are not explained well and hard to navigate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Cousin Get Together

This was our second time renting this home. The house is great for large groups and the open floor plan is great for visiting, playing games, and shared meals. The property is beautiful and the views gorgeous. The owner is great he even came out to handle a wasp problem for us. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

The view of John Day and the valley is beautiful. The yard and porches were well kept and we all had a great time playing horse shoes and hanging outside. The house is well stocked don’t over shop like I did! We would stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break/ birthday

It was absolutely beautiful. The view in the morning sitting outside drinking my coffee was priceless. The was so much to see around John Day. The people were very pleasant in town. We loved the neighbor hood deer. Jim is a very nice man to talk to and very helpful. The house was clean and stocked with almost everything you would need. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Stay was wonderful. The view from this house was breathtaking. Definitely would book this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely maintained

Great rental! Served as a great home base for exploring the John Day Fossil Beds and surrounding areas.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property - stay here

This property is amazing - Jim has everything you could possibly need, it's very well kept up and attractive inside and out. Lots and lots of great places to go hiking nearby, and even just hanging out on the property was fun. Tons of space inside, nice deck with tables and chairs for lots of people. Really nice view of John Day and the mountains. I just loved my time there and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! The house was great, and the deck, yard, and view were amazing! We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

carole l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for tours of John Day Monument

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was pleasant with sweeping views of the valley; we especially appreciated the quiet! Everything was well maintained, clean and the beds were comfortable. The owners' notes detailing the house features were expansive. leaving no questions unanswered. We hope this house is available when we go back to see more of the Monument. Two days aren't enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cory B., Tualatin, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Home with amazing views!

We sure enjoyed the stay at Jim's house. IT is very clean and has every thing you need to be comfortable. And the views are amazing, especially for sunrise and sunset. we would highly recommend and would stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Dane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

All was great. Better than anticipated. We will return

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll L.

Excellent Home and View. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!

Jim and Sandy were super nice and helpful. The home is truly georgeous and clean. Well maintained and stocked. The pictures do not do the this home due justice. It’s stunning. I really did not want to leave. Thank you both so much for a well needed place to vacation. Take care
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G., Fountain Hills, AZ USA

Stunning view and lovely home

This home had everything we could want and more. Remodeled recently , wood floors, new kitchen and baths. We never wanted to leave! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Monica A.

Beautiful house and view!

We had a great time in John Day and at this property! The house had a great layout and an awesome view. We were in town for a baseball tournament and had the team over one night for dinner. We had plenty of room and the boy enjoyed playing cards and horseshoes! Just wish it had a barbecue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

Great home.

Very comfortable, nice amenities abd beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Great place to stay in John Day

I have been traveling to John Day for over five years for work and wish I had come upon this place earlier. It is much better than motel options in town and it has a commanding view of town and the surrounding area. The house has all the necessary items for a vacation and is very well maintained.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view, wonderful house

This was a great VRBO experience. The house is up above the city with a wonderful view. We stayed 4 nights (myself, my husband, our one-year old, and my in-laws) and spent a lot of time enjoying the view both from outside and from the living room. We ate almost every meal out on the deck enjoying the warm weather and view. We brought spotting scopes and saw deer and geese clear across the valley. The house is very clean, new, nice, and comfortable. Kitchen was fully stocked. We were all extremely happy with our stay. If we come back to this area we would definitely want to stay here again. The house is close in proximity to other homes but it's completely private, once you drive up the driveway. We cooked some at the house and ate out several times. You have to eat at the Outpost. We had breakfast and lunch here (different days) and both were great and with good service. We also tried the Snaffle Bit Dinner House. Yum! This place was amazing. They seriously had the best tomato soup ever. And great steaks. But call ahead here, they aren't open everyday and sometimes just evening hours. I enjoyed a walk up the hill one evening, this house was just in an ideal location for us. John Day is such a small town that it felt safe to be out and about by myself. The house was also great for our one-year old. She's very active and on the move but the house was pretty childproof. We did move a few breakable items out ot the way but our daughter loved the house and felt right at home.

About the host

Hosted by Jim and Sandy Bay

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Jim discovered the John Day Valley in August of 1972.
He bought an old mining claim on Big Canyon Mountain that day and has been enjoying the valley ever since. He came up every year for 34 years always with the dream to retire here.
Jim and Sandy finally moved to the John Day Valley permanently in 2006 and wanted to provide quality vacation rentals for others to be able to enjoy vacation here also. They now have 3 vacation properties in the valley, each one very different from the other.

Why they chose this property

We loved this property for its privacy, access to town, beautiful views and all the up to date amenities of a modern efficient, yet country home.

What makes this property unique

Centrally located to entire valley and town yet totally private and quiet.
Great for reunions and group events and meetings with large deck with bar-b-q and bar and big living room and landscaped high desert yard and views forever.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests