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Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Place, Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this cottage is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of Wallowa County Museum and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site.
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What's nearby

  • Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wallowa County Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wallowa River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Laguna Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blythe Cricket - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit

Wake up to sweeping Wallowa Mountain views, sip coffee on the sunny deck, and unwind by the fire under star-filled skies. Just 3 blocks from downtown and minutes to Wallowa Lake, this charming cottage is the perfect home base for your Joseph getaway.

Thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection, Serendipity Cottage offers a cozy fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious fenced yard—perfect for relaxing after a day of hiking, exploring, or lake adventures. Perfect for couples, small families, and travelers brining their pup along for the adventure.

Built in the 1940s, the cottage retains its original arched doorways, built-in cabinetry, and warm hardwood floors—blending historic charm with modern comfort.

Highlights:
--Sweeping Wallowa Mountain views from the deck and living space
--Cozy fireplace for relaxing evenings
--King bedroom + queen bedroom with comfortable bedding
--Sunny private deck—perfect for morning coffee or sunset unwinding
--Large, fully fenced yard—ideal for dogs and outdoor lounging
--Outdoor firepit for stargazing and evening gatherings
--Fully equipped kitchen for cooking and dining in
--Smart TV with streaming (no cable)
--Fast, reliable WiFi

Serendipity Cottage is close to everything:
*Downtown Joseph: 3 minute walk
*Wallowa Lake: 20 minute walk or 4 minute drive
*Terminal Gravity Brewing: 6 miles
*Wallowa Lake Tramway: 6 miles
*Zumwalt Prairie: 25 miles
*Imnaha: 30 miles
*Salt Creek Summit: 20 miles
*La Grande: 75 minutes
*Bend: 6 hours, 15 minutes
*Portland: 5 hours, 20 minutes
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please pickup after your pup, handwash your dishes, and if you have time to start a load of towels we appreciate it!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No dogs on furniture please.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was comfortable and close enough to walk anywhere in town. We surprised about 10 deer in the back yard upon arrival, including a couple bucks. The Mountain views are great. Joseph is full of nice people and welcoming businesses, and the region is truly spectacular. Everything was just as the host described.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage with charm! It is definitely a wonderful place to stay with a dog. The back yard is completely fenced in. The location to downtown was perfect and we love the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying here and I’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don’t miss this place

Very clean, well kept happy house. Very dog friendly. Fenced backyard with lovely well kept lawn. Clean up after Fido so it stays this way! Well stocked and two block walk to town with top shelf views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and 5-minute drive to Wallowa Lake. A true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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My husband and I stayed for a long weekend of snowmobiling. The host had a wonderful information book with everything we could think to ask about. The house was just as described, the bed extremely comfortable. Plenty of room to relax in this cozy cottage. Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stat

Cottage is just as advertised… quiet neighborhood close to everything. I was in town for the Sled Dog Race and it was very convenient being close to everything. Very comfortable beds! Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

My husband and I traveled to Joseph with our dog. The house had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for our dog and the neighborhood was fun to explore. The kitchen was very well stocked and the living room was very comfortable. The gas stove warmed the place completely. The bedroom was great with lots of storage for our things. We can’t wait to return in the summer and enjoy the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., McCall, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a long relaxing weekend

The perfect spot for a long weekend. We enjoyed the fireplace, the first snow of the season, and the view of the mountains. It was a short walk into town. Very convenient. Also loved the fenced yard for the dog. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen and Jacqueline C., Yachats, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Have never been to Joseph.. Home was well equipped with everything we needed Yard was great for our dog who loves Frisbee. Plenty of room.to play The ysrd had 5 deer when we arrived . They seem to hav
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
their was no air conditioning as advertised temps were in the 80's. I needed a dryer, and I couldn't get it to work. I wanted to Bbq some steaks, the dirtiest, funky unit I have ever seen!! The kitchen table has leaves that should extend...but they were inoperable, we had 2ft. x 3ft. of table space to use!! After this Vrbo experience I cancelled 2 other reservations with Vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B., Sacramento CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway for hiking dog lovers!

My dog Sherpa and I hiked, relaxed, and thoroughly enjoyed this lovely comfortable cottage in Joseph. Gorgeous views, a huge fenced yard, and all the amenities, including a bathtub for soaking weary limbs after epic hikes into rugged wilderness. An adventurers paradise, especially for dog lovers. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Very tight quarters

The location of this house is very convenient to downtown area, we frequently walked to eateries and it had a nice deck that looked out over the mountains. This is a very small home. The bedrooms and bathroom are very tight. With 4 adults staying there, there is minimal space for toiletries, hanging wet towels and maneuvering around the room safely. The TV is older and only connects to Amazon Prime and Netflix. No local TV or weather available. We were even able to sign on to our own streaming services such as YouTube. For the cost of renting this property, we did not get anything near what I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice.

The house was as described. Perfect for my fur babies except the fencing is too wide for my little Chihuahua. He was able to get out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice relaxing stay

This was a great place to stay for the week with my wife and two Shiba Inu’s. Great location and Joseph was a blast. Stephanie was so welcoming to us. We cherish our vacations and this was just what we needed to decompress from very demanding jobs. We also celebrated our 20 year wedding anniversary while we were here. Our dogs loved the backyard and hanging out with the deer. Thank you for a great experience! Jeff and Christa
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JeniR74

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

leanne c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great little cottage

Once again we had a wonderful stay at the Serendipity Cottage. Super clean, well equipped and close to everything. Our poodles love the big, fenced yard. We had a minor issue with the TV and the coffee maker and Adam and Stephanie both came by and got us set up. They are excellent hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient cabin

This cabin is perfectly (walking) located close to town for enjoying all that Joseph has to offer. The home is clean and well appointed with comfortable beds and spaces. We had three people staying with no issues in space or bathroom time. The host was quick to respond to all communication and welcoming in all of her responses. Although we ended up leaving the dog at home with a petsitter, the cabin was ready for a canine companion with bowls, dog towels etc. I hope to come back and stay during the winter! I would not hesitate to recommend this cabin to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

So glad we went! Joseph, OR is a hidden gem. So much to do and see. All the outdoor fun you could want. This little 2 bedroom cottage was just right for our family and dog. Close to downtown, places to walk the dog around, and a fenced in spacious back yard. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serendipity Cottage

We love staying at Serendipity Cottage! We come back every year.It is clean, comfortable and our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay in Joseph

We came a bit early in the season - most things open up Memorial Day weekend. But for our first time to the area we really enjoyed the scenery & it was great having a comfortable place to stay. Appreciated the kitchen items although we didn’t cook. The closest grocery store is in Enterprise. Embers Brewhouse was a great place to eat. My husband loved the fries with his Traeger-grilled burger.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect spot to take in this charming town!

We had a wonderful week in this sweet little cottage that has a way of taking you back in time while meeting all of the basic needs, along with plenty of little touches of modern and care from the hosts. Stephanie and her husband arrived with snow shovels to clear out the driveway upon a heavy snowfall, and her communication was top notch! Great people who love what they do. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024