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Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and refrigerator.
A wooden deck with two chairs overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a television.
A cozy living room with a brown leather couch, a round table with four chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, two windows, a bed, and bedside lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this vacation home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 guests. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore nearby attractions like Old Chief Joseph Gravesite and Wallowa Lake for a taste of local history and natural beauty.

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Wallowa Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Place, Wallowa Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa River
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat

Wahluna Terrace Retreat includes 2 houses that can be booked individually or together. Look for Wahluna Terrace Retreat Unit A and Unit B.

Wallowa Lake and the Wallowa Mountains are special gems of Oregon. Nestled in Wallowa County in the northeast corner of the state, the high mountains and glacial lake are a place for solace and enjoyment.

The Sweet Cabin at Wahluna Terrace Retreat is located close to the public beach and boat launch area at the north end of Wallowa Lake. It is the property from which many of the iconic Wallowa Lake and Wallowa Mountain photos were taken. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking or relaxing while you visit. Shop in downtown Joseph and challenge yourself to experience the many hiking trailheads and explore the mountains from multiple entry points.

Wallowa County is a place where a strong sense of community prevails and you will be welcomed. Take a drive to the small town of Imnaha along the Imnaha River and have a meal at the historic Imnaha Stove and Tavern or explore the expansive Zumwalt Prairie known for its beautiful wildflowers, large elk herds, multiple bird species and historic cattle ranching. No matter what direction you choose to roam, there are beautiful sites to see, great people to meet and wonderful experiences to be had.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
Be courteous to neighbors by keeping noise and disturbance to a minimum. Help yourself to the bounty of the fruit trees on the property. Enjoy!!!

Important information

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Property # 2272056vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this holiday home is in a rural area 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.
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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Wallowa Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Chief Joseph Gravesite - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wallowa River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slack Drinks and Dining - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Summit Grill, Wallowa Lake - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Glacier Grill & General Store - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat?

As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$1,599, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Wallowa Lake cabin at the Wahluna Terrace Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach, Wallowa Lake and Old Chief Joseph Gravesite. Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site and Wallowa County Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location, we loved it. From the deer greeting us in the yard to the view of the lake, it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable clean place to stay at the foot of beautiful Wallowa Lake. It is a short drive to Joseph and a short walk to the lake - across the highway. We love it here!1
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cabin was by far one of the nicest vacation properties we have rented. The home was extremely clean and well stocked with all the essentials. The outdoor deck is very private and the mountain views are outstanding. The location is great as well with Joseph being just a mile away, the Tram at the other end of the lake and the Railriders right in town. Such a wonderful stay!! John and Elaine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for a couple and exactly as advertised. We were able to keep our paddle boards stored in the garage, then take an easy walk down to the lake. My favorite moment was opening the window in the shower and seeing two fawns feeding off their mom right outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

Our favorite part of staying here is being able to walk to the lake each morning. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
I hope you come back soon, Kendra!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful setting with west views of both the sunsets and moonsets over the Wallowa Mountains
Full moonset on the Twin Peaks
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation at Wallowa Lake

We enjoyed our stay there. Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 for the cleanliness and comfort. 9.5/10 for the view. We really enjoyed our stay. Location was excellent about 2 miles from town and set on a hill. The view is not full frontal to the lake, but still very nice. There is a park and boat launch area about 50 ft from the driveway across the road. The wildlife at the property was amazing! We were visited several times a day by the local deer-fawns, does and bucks, they eat the apples from the trees in the yard and a daily sighting of a lovely family of quail. We also saw a trio of Foxes on the way into town. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place -Mountain views

Everything you need - Quiet, close to restaurants and small museum in Joseph. Enjoyed our stay. Owner was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you, Grace. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Wendy was wonderful. I hope she comes back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at the lake

We had a good time visiting Joseph and Wallowa Lake. Look forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the freshness and warmth of the cabin. The views are truly fantastic. Looking out the front windows at the "Oregon Alps" is breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin by the lake

This is a great location right across the highway from the lake. Town is nine miles away. Perfect for fishing or boating or just exploring the Area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2021
Thanks, John! Actually, the town of Joseph is less than a mile away and the town of Enterprise is about 6 miles away. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit to Wallowa Lake

We had a wonderful stay at this cute cabin. It was well stocked with many items I didn't expect to find. The furniture was comfortable and the entire place was spotless. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

Perfect house for my husband and I. The view of the mountains and lake is incredible. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the deer. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks! Eager to have you stay again. Thanks for being so great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect location!

We absolutely loved staying here. It was located right across the street from the lake with great views from the property, and only a mile from town. The photos don't do this place justice - the property is beautiful and the rental unit is so cute! It had everything we needed and we loved coming home after a day of adventuring and sitting on the deck watching the lake, and all the deer that would come into the yard. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thanks SO much! We're glad you had such a great time and hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely view with every amenity!

The view was lovely & the property was decorated out a magazine. Every possible amenity was thoughtfully provided. Diane was easily available for questions. One of best VRBOs I have stayed at in the world! Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wahuna Terrace

My sister and I really enjoyed staying at this bright, cheery, clean and charming place. We spent most of our evenings watching the doe, young buck, 5 point buck and twin fawns that wander the property. The views of the lake, the mountains and the teepee across the way are majestic, and at the same time so peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Pleaae come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!

This cabin has been tastefully updated and was a peaceful place to relax after enjoying all that the area has to offer. We had daily visits from local deer, morning coffee on the deck with a peekaboo view of the lake, and quiet nights. Location was excellent, with walking access to the dock across the street, an easy drive to the lake’s resort area in one direction, or Joseph in the other. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, beautiful lake

Great location, close to the lake. We rent a kajak which was great. Also took de Wallowa tramway and did a nice hike to east peak, which was beautiful. Cabin got everything we needed. We liked that there was a washing machine for our clothes. Drinking water was supplied. Liked the relaxing chair in the living room. There's also another cabin at the grounds, which has the better views of the lake. But also the extra costs of course. Oh and we liked the deer family that came by everyday!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bucket List

We loved the location of this property. The view from the deck is so peaceful and relaxing. The updated home was perfect for our needs. It was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the town of Joseph…good food, coffee and shopping. We especially enjoyed the hike up the East Moraine. The views of the mountains, lake and wildflowers were stunning! We also did the night kayaking which was on our bucket list! Also took a day and drove to Hells Canyon. We were in awe of its beauty. Took in the painted Hills on the way home. Our first visit to this part of Oregon was unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for coming, Kris, and I hope you can return soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Positive: The location is amazing, right next to Wallowa Lake. The home is great for 1 or two people and has everything you need (including your resident mule deer that love the apple trees in the backyard).Negative: When I arrived, the bed wasn't made and wet towels were in the washer. After getting in touch with the host, they let me know that their cleaner had had an emergency, but they failed to mention that the home had not been cleaned at all - a fact I only discovered upon closer inspection: food scraps in the kitchen sink, stains in the toilet, hair on the floor. The host gave me the option to come over and make the bed or to get a discount. I opted for the discount, but the host did not make good on that promise. Very disappointing. Emergencies can happen, but at least be honest about it and follow up on your promises.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host had great communication, house was clean and the view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2026
Thank you, Nathan. Please come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph and Wallowa Lake

I would give the property an A in cleanliness. Comfort of furniture and bed , the shower and kitchen however an F in entry to driveway from highway (dangerous at night) and hard to find. One should not attempt entry from South. Also, Diane needs to clearly mark step up into bedroom area or rent to younger eyes. My wifetook a nasty fall and we are still treating skin injuries which should heal over time without much more than cleansing and dressing changes. Ben Balme
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

20th Anniversary Trip

We absolutely loved staying here, and the view of the mountains was spectacular! We saw deer everyday munching on the apples in the yard. The house had everything you’d need. Thank you Diane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diane Daggett

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Our family has lived, laughed, worked, loved and played in this beautiful valley for generations. We consider ourselves fortunate to be here and want to share some of the beauty and wonder with others.

Why they chose this property

Wahluna Terrace Subdivision was established in the 1950's creating a few lots on the terminal moraine (glacial deposit creating a water barrier to hold the lake waters) of Wallowa Lake. From there, the most iconic lake and mountain views can be enjoyed. With the adoption of land use planning laws as well as the citizens' desire to protect the area, there will likely not be additional lots created. So, we treasure this property and hope it will be in our family for generations to come.

The subdivision was named after 'Wahluna' who was a daughter of Chief Red Wolf of the Wallowa Band Nez Perce (Nimi'ipuu) people. According to the legend (full story is in the house for you), she is remembered as the 'Great peacemaker'.

What makes this property unique

The location of the cabin is great. Not only does it have great views, it is a short distance to the beaches and the boat ramp at the north end of the lake. It is close to downtown Joseph or go the other direction and find yourself at the south end of the lake where there are attractions, trail heads and lots of things to do. It is just a short distance west to the Iwtemlaykin park or to the trailhead that accesses the top of the moraine for a nice long hike! But, most of all, it is comfortable. Stay in and relax...

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