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Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard

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Pet-friendly
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard

Our bright & charming cottage offers breathtaking mountain views and unparalleled convenience, just 3 blocks from downtown. Indulge in the cozy ambiance by the fireplace or step out onto the perfect deck to soak in the scenery. Your pup will love the fully fenced yard and you will love the well-stocked kitchen and charming touches throughout. Whether you're planning outdoor excursions or seeking a tranquil retreat, Serendipity Cottage is the ideal recreational basecamp for your Joseph adventure.

The cottage was builtin the 1940s, and we've maintained the original arched doorways, built-in cabinets, and hardwood floors.

Highlights:
*Stunning mountain views
*Cozy fireplace
*King bed, queen bed
*Perfect deck for relaxation
*Fully fenced yard for your pup
*Outdoor fire pit for evening gatherings
*Spacious fenced yard, pet-friendly
*Well-stocked kitchen for culinary adventures
*Thoughtful touches for a charming stay
*Living room TV with streaming capabilities (no cable)
*High speed internet

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

We chose to purchase a cottage in Joseph, rather than Wallowa Lake because we like the sunshine and the easy access to amenities like restaurants and shops. The homes in the community of Wallowa Lake are tucked right up against the mountain-side, making the days feel shorter and cooler once the sun goes behind the mountain. Where ever you choose, this neck of the wood is amazing. We think you'll love it here!

As avid outdoorsmen, we first started visiting Joseph in 1998, when a coworker offered to let us stay in their cottage for the weekend. That weekend we fell in love with Joseph, the Wallowa Mountains and the amazing locals that live there.

We frequently visited Joseph for 15 years before we decided to purchase a home. After diligent house hunting, our real estate agent insisted we look at an adorable cottage we originally resisted because it was a bit out of our price range. When she led us into the front door, we instantly knew that the house felt familiar. As it turns out, this cottage, OUR cottage, was the exact house that my coworker lent to us 15 years prior. It was serendipitous. Meant to be. And now it is our little piece of paradise that we are excited to share with you.

Check yourself in using the electronic keypad and enjoy full access to the house and yard.

Have questions? Just ask! We love pointing people in the right direction for great hikes, restaurants, galleries and things to do in the area.

Located in a quiet residential community, this is your opportunity to interact with the locals. Introduce yourselves to the neighbors and share stories over the fence. The best way to learn about Joseph is through its people.

You will have parking available in the driveway (up to 2 vehicles) and limited street parking. The cottage is within walking distance to everything Joseph has to offer.
Our cottage is dog-friendly for most well-behaved, gracious pets--up to two dogs during a visit. We charge a fee of $40 per dog, per stay (not per night). Dogs are not allowed on any furniture (sorry, no exceptions), and please be sure to pickup after your pup.


Deer are abundant in Joseph. Although tempting, you should NEVER feed the wildlife.

Property manager

Stephanie Anderson Stroup

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Wallowa County Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terminal Gravity Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Chocolates - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Rooster Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Range Rider Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Wallowa County Museum and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry. Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site are also within 15 minutes.

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Adorable Mountain View Cottage w/ Huge Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was perfectly equipped, spotlessly clean, and comfortable beds. Great for a weekend in Joseph and you can walk anywhere in town. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great location
Excellent views from the deck. Really comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway weekend
It was a quick trip to Joseph. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mama + kid quality weekend
Great stay to spend a little one on one time with my kid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, great location
Nicely furnished and equipped small house. Great location for exploring Joseph and surrounding area. Owner was very responsive to requests. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Wesme P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
It has been such a great opportunity for me and my family to stay over 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

Clarence S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
Very nice people to work with. 3rd year staying here for our anniversary. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Bungalow
Serendipity Cottage was absolutely lovely! Clean, welcoming and very well appointed, we had a fabulous visit in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Joseph.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

shirley s.

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

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars!
Super clean little house, walkable to downtown, owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little house
Great vacation home. Super clean, well equipped with everything you need. Great for families and pets because it has a fully fenced yard and a deck where you have a partial (but excellent) view of the mountains. Perfect location easy walk to Joseph’s cute little downtown. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect spot
My husband and I and dogs went to Jospeh to hike and have a quick getaway. The house was perfect for us! It was clean, cozy, great location to hike and go to the lake. We were also able to walk to town. Our dogs loved roaming the big yard after a long hike. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It needs to have central air and access to local TV
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Home: Very Dog Friendly
Neat and tidy with everything you will need for a getaway in Joseph. Located only afew blocks from Main Street, it's a short walk to shops and restaurants. We were there in February over President's Day, so many places were on winter hours. We still had a lovely time with the mountain views and bright blue sky. We plan to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Joseph
Very nice property. Wish it had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Sonia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Joseph location
This house is charming and in a perfect location two blocks from downtown. The view of the mountains is spectacular and the beds, pillows, and linens are wonderful. The kitchen is small, doesn’t have a dishwasher and is not well stocked with quality cookware. We were glad we had pre-cooked our meals at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

B.Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking tour of a once cool, but now tourist town.
Best pet property I've seen. Even without a pet, great place and location. A bit spendy but was happy with the stay and would do it again. Note to self....if you don't like crowds, check the calendar and avoid Chief Joseph Days. We wondered in not knowing what was going on and still enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023