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Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

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

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Joseph, OR
  • Place, Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa County Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa River
    ‪8 min walk‬

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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
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Wallowa County Museum. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Wallowa Lake and 11 minutes from Wallowa Lake State Park
As a guest of Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Joseph cottage is smoke free.

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
  • Washing machine

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 to 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!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: No dogs on furniture please.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Joseph Cottage: Mountain Views + Fireplace + Firepit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here and I’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable beds! Easy access/check-in. I appreciate that they accept dogs, however, there was a surprise dog fee after I paíd, sent via a message from the owner. I wish that fee was initially disclosed. Good overall value. Super cute house, very large back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

8/10 Good

Kayla F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian P.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

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

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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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