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Join us at the Cowboy Riverfront Retreat a quiet water view studio apartment
Take yourself down to the river let the cool mountain water wash your cares away
view of trail from the private river access
enjoying the river! Children must be supervised
Community deck for entertaining and dining options, offers beautiful views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
NZ$420
avg per night

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wallowa Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wallowa Lake State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Mountain Man Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Mountain Man Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

Room

  • 34.8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is NZ$420 avg per night,

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About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stein Distillery and Wallowa Lake Tramway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wallowa Lake and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Wallowa Lake Tramway - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Terminal Gravity Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Chocolates - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Range Rider Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River

Provides a restful haven to relax your mind and renew your spirit. The facility was once the working bronze studio of local well known artist J. Shirley Bothum. Sleeps 6 studio style w privacy walls including one King Bed room w/ private river deck, one Queen room and a futon in main living area. This is a traditional studio space and so the wall dividers are industrial style and do not provide an enclosed room, but do provide plenty of privacy with extremely comfortable beds. We can accommodate pets, as long as they stay off of the furniture and beds, for a small additional $10 fee per pet per night. We have a small kennel and igloo dog house, pets are not to be left unattended in the rooms. We have paddock and pasture facilities for the equine guests as well (see additional charges of $10/night). Studio includes work space, free wifi and appointed kitchenette with large dining table and an outdoor grill. The studio and riverfront deck can accommodate small events beautifully. Our private space is two minutes from town but feels a world away.

Property manager

Judy Bothum

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
$10 per pet/night, kennel & dogloo avail
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wallowa River, Stein Distillery and Aspen Grove Gallery. Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, A Studio Style Oasis By The Wallowa River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judi R.

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

Joseph Girls Trip 2023

The property and surrounding views were spectacular. Trip wad amazing. Only negatives were ants and a lose deck plank. Extreme tripping hazard as it is right in the walking path to the door. Deck plank end is sticking up. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

joe e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

I was expecting a stand-alone cabin but found that this was a group of apartments converted from pre-fab buildings. There was nothing private about the accommodations. Within the apartment, the walls for the bedrooms did not reach the ceiling, so it was more like they installed room dividers. Across the stream was the municipal airport, so you had the pleasure of listening to the airplanes take off in the morning. The facility was a bit run-down (eg., the water feature in the center had been abandoned with grass growing up through the former pond). This would have been OK if I had only paid $75/night, but considering the price, this was a total disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Peaceful

Restful. Enjoyed the river and deck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Galen T.

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

Unique western getaway

This property is a great representation of Wallowa County. Very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lnda E.

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

Fabulous Sister Trip

Upon arrival we were impressed with the well kept grounds and spotless room. Loved the quaint homey feel, with the incredible river views and the sounds of it lulling us to sleep at night. Rachel and Kari were truly kindhearted and helpful. Hope to see you soon. Knapp sisters 2022.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Unique accommodations!

You are staying in the former studio of Shirley Bothum and many of his exquisite bronze sculptures and memorabilia are included in the decor. What treat to Bothum's detailed art up close! Very comfy beds, sufficiently stocked kitchen, lots of outdoor seating options to listen to the creek. Trophy animals adorn one wall and no where else will you pat the head a full size bear on the way to your sleeping quarters!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

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

Joseph weekend

It was a perfect place to stay while we went on a couple of nice day hikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Love the cowboy retreat!

One of the best VRBOs we’ve ever had the pleasure of being guests! The attention to detail and the quality of amenities were very appreciated. From the cowboy decor to the pots and pans! Sit out on the flower filled deck that overlooks the Wallowa River or even take a sit in the river itself on a hot day! Thank you, Shirley, for being such a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Beautiful and Soothing

My family and I had a wonderful time here. The Cowboy River Front Retreat was a beautiful studio with enough space for our family of four and our two pets. The creek is close by and you can hear it at night. The space is full of interesting cowboy themed art work, books and history. We had a blast just looking around at everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Perfect size for our visit

Very relaxing and had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Bronze Anniversary

Unique stay just outside of town. Check in was a breeze with our names on a chalkboard outside the door and a bottle of bubbly on the table. We enjoyed morning coffee and afternoon cocktails by the river and went to sleep with the windows to take full advantage of our surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Very enjoyable stay at Cowboy Riverfront Retreat, Joseph OR

,My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay at the retreat. It is the former studio of sculptor J. Shirly Bothum and includes a number of his beautiful works, a tribute to his life and contributions to the region. A creek flows through the back area, and it was fun to sit a chair in the creek on a hot Labor day weekend. The stars were very visible on the nights from our property, located within walking distance to town. We still drove! The place was decorated western style, comfortable, and included all amenities. We also enjoyed visiting with Judy, the owner and wife of Mr. Bothum. She is gracious, helpful and knowledgeable about ranching, horses and things to do in the area. We expect to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cabe N.

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

Stay in the former studio of a bronze sculptor -- but look out for the bear!

I enthusiastically give Judy's place 5 stars even though it is far from luxurious. Why? Because it is has so much character, it's so much fun, it's right on the river, and Judy is so nice. This is the former studio of a bronze sculptor and two of his amazing sculptures are on display in the living room. The river is literally six feet outside the window and the deck is great plus you can hear it while you sleep. Just know that this is not luxurious. No oven although it has a portable two burner stove, toaster oven, microwave, and hot water heater. Floor is concrete but covered with some awesome Western rugs. You get the idea. I will definitely stay here again and I hope you will choose it but it's not for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

tammy p.

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

Incredible get away.

The property was amazing. So full of beauty and character. We spent our evenings by the river and exploring t.v he history that papered the walls. Judy was warm and welcoming. We simply couldn't say enough about our stay

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

we so love this area which we have been coming to for the last 25 years. We usually came with family and extended family staying down by the lake but hadn't been for about 5 years. We usually came during the Chief Joseph Days so this was different but still a very busy area. Loved being next to the Wallowa river and such a cute place loved seeing the bronze sculptures that J.Shirley Bothum. Very cool atomosphere - could use some sound deading between units. Judy was a good host.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So Peaceful and comfortable. Beautiful setting and we had a wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Tim & Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

no locks on the doors, filled with "dead animals"

the unit cannot be locked, no locks at all, uncomfortable feeling knowing anyone could just walk in. the owner claimed she did not know we had a dog, it was on the reservation form. and "allows pets" was the reason this unit was booked. we'll not be back

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Wonderful!

We loved the place. It was easy to find and just as we expected - peaceful and restful! We would recommend to anyone visiting Joseph. Thanks Judy for a wonderful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Corvallis

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

True western cowboy retreat

Wonderful bed. Lovely patio deck and access to the river. Relaxed luxury and beautiful art
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great Get Away

This is a great place to bring your horses, and stay and relax. We went out and rode most of the day in the Wallowa's and then coming back to a very nice comfortable place to stay was awesome. Great host/owner. Thanks, Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Atowiishaamash Judy

We love you & your beautiful cow camp setting. Happy trails, Cathy, Annette, Juniper & Cade
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ray...&...Fern P., Walla Walla, WA

Like living in a museum of Western Art!

Judy's husband was a cowboy and a sculptor, and this little bungalow is crammed full of his and other artists' beautiful work...both paintings and sculptors. The beds are unbelievable...they are the most comfortable we have ever slept on. Judy arranged for us to go our a tour where they make molds and then finish the sculptors...it was excellent. The quarters are adequate...not 5 star...but homey, quaint, adequate, and very clean. Judy was very helpful with everything we asked of her. Of course, how could you possibly have a more glorious landscape...awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Beautiful

Couldn't have asked for a better stay. Judy is nice as can be, and super helpful. The CRR was a cozy little spot that was perfect for my family, and a quick trip puts you right in the heart of the Wallowas. Thanks Judy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Fantastic Place With a Complete Western Theme

I am not overly verbose, but this was the high point of a three week road trip for us. Conveniently located near Joseph and Enterprise Oregon, this venue is rural and western to the core. Deer wandered around the property both evening and morning, cattle grazed in adjacent fields and you could listen to their lowing calls. We are birders, and there were lots of activity throughout the area for us. The proprietor was on hand and a delightful individual. If we had any concerns, and those were very few, she took care of it immediately. The Retreat is artfully decorated with western and pioneer art, bronzes, and furniture. There is a sitting room, kitchen, bath and two bedrooms. The deck on the rear extends over the Wallowa River, and provided a backdrop of soft sounds that were very restful. All in all, it was the perfect place and our four nights there were perfection.

8/10 Good

Jeanne D., Salem

Beautiful setting

Easy check in. Judy left a note on the door and we let ourselves in. The river outback is beautiful and there was snow in the mountains. Judy was helpful, giving us a pot to cook our soup and helping with the fickle internet. Nice bed and sheets. It was such a beautiful setting! So glad we could bring the pup
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018