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The Wild Iris House

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Come stay in this beautiful midcentury gem!
Cozy living room with plenty of seating
Living area
Interior
Couch doubles as a hida-bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wallowa Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wallowa Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Wallowa County Museum and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stein Distillery and Wallowa Lake Tramway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Wallowa County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Wallowa Lake Tramway - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 150 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wild Iris House located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

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

Great views and a cozy house

Nice, cozy house within walking distance of the cute downtown with shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa S.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Was very happy with house, location, cleanliness , accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Siebe

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We have made Wallowa County our home for the last 40 years, and plan to spend the next 40 years here as well! Always on the go, we enjoy hiking, golfing, and being tourists in our own town.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it was sad and rundown and we wanted to make it beautiful again. We have completely renovated it and are very happy with the results. We hope visitors will enjoy it as well.

What makes this property unique

We wanted to make this a vacation rental property because the location is perfect. It is close to the north end of Wallowa Lake where the locals swim and play and also central to downtown Joseph. Local deer love our backyard. The backyard is large and would be great for a volleyball game and the patio is perfect for barbecuing.

Languages:

English

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