Charming 2BR Mountain View Retreat: Cozy Fireplace, Pet-Friendly, Fenced Yard

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Our 1940s cottage is your perfect basecamp for adventure.

Winter is one of the best times to visit! Come ski Fergi!

The cozy living room complete with gas fireplace and original hardwood floors.

The oversized chair is a great reading nook.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Joseph, OR

Wallowa County Museum4 min walk
Wallowa Lake8 min drive
Wallowa Lake State Park11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Serendipity Cottage: Your Gateway to Wallowa Mountain Bliss! 2BR Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Fireplace, Deck, and Fenced Yard. Fully Equipped Kitchen, Wifi, Washer/Dryer, and Pet-Friendly. Only 3 Minutes to Downtown Joseph's Shops, Galleries, and Dining. Explore Little Switzerland – Your Perfect Basecamp for Hiking, Biking, and Skiing Adventures

You can expect:
--Two bedrooms (king, queen)
--A cozy living room with gas fireplace, comfy couch, a couple chairs, snuggly blankets and a TV with access to your streaming apps
--A deck with amazing views of the Wallowa Mountains
--A full kitchen complete with full size stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, crock pot, hand blender, etc along with all flatware and dishes and a good selection of spices, etc.
--A bathroom with tub/shower, toilet & vanity
--A large, fenced backyard for your fuzzy buddy and yard games
--Wifi access, washer/dryer, and off-street parking

Joseph, Oregon is a quaint town of about 1500 residents, tucked into the Wallowa Mountains on the north edge of Wallowa Lake. We love Joseph because it is the gateway to endless hiking, biking and skiing opportunities, as well as, home to friendly and colorful locals. Known as "Little Switzerland," once you have visited, you will never want to leave.

Property manager

Stephanie Anderson Stroup

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

BYU: cribs, high chairs, child-proofing devices

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Up to 2 dogs with a $40 per pet, per stay fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please keep dogs off furniture and beds and pickup after your dog.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this cottage is in the city center and in the mountains. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Joseph, OR

What's nearby

Wallowa County Museum - 4 min walk
Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry - 5 min walk
Wallowa Lake - 8 min drive
Wallowa Lake Tramway - 10 min drive
Wallowa Lake State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Terminal Gravity Brewing - 10 min drive
Embers Brewhouse - 7 min walk
Vali's Alpine Restaurant - 10 min drive
Stubborn Mule Saloon & Steak House - 5 min walk
El Bajio - 11 min drive

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

8 April 2024

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

Molly Y.

19 March 2024

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

Clean, cozy and comfy cottage in the heart of Joseph

Perfect little house on a quiet street in Joseph for a mountain escape - Stephanie was responsive, helpful and friendly, and the cottage was clean, stocked with essentials and well kept with a huge yard for our dog and patio to sit outside and marvel at the beautiful mountains. Lots of natural light, indoor fireplace was tricky to operate but we figured it out, and did not try the outdoor firepit (which is a great bonus!) The kitchen felt small for 4 people but the overall living space was comfortable and had everything we needed (extra towels, laundry supplies, closet space). The house is walking distance from downtown (everything in Joseph seems to be) but away from the main strip, and a short drive to the lake and mountains. Closest large grocery store is Safeway in Enterprise (this goes for all rentals in Joseph). Highly recommend - we'll be back for our next visit to Joseph!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

15 March 2024

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

Just Perfect!

While my dog and I visited a few really lovely spots on our recent road trip, the Serendipity Cottage was our favorite home away from home. So much care and attention to detail has gone into making this a welcoming temporary home for any traveler(s). We were so comfortable there, I honestly didn't want to leave. And the Wallowas are just breathtakingly beautiful to wake up to each morning. My dog was in heaven in the yard, too. She very quickly made friends with one of the neighbors working on chopping and moving wood, and it was such a delight to watch them "hang out" together while I sipped my tea. =) We will definitely stay here again sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E.

25 February 2024

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

Suzette S.

25 February 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Anderson Stroup

Stephanie and Adam are avid outdoorsmen that love to hike, ski, camp, mountain bike and otherwise play outside. We can usually be found out on trail with our fuzzy buddies, Sara & Finnie.

Why they chose this property

We first started visiting Joseph in 1998 when a previous coworker offered to lend us her cottage for the weekend. It was during that weekend that we first fell in love with Joseph and the amazing Wallowa Mountains. Over the years, we continued to travel to the area to hike, camp and ski and became serious about purchasing a home there in 2011.

In 2013, after diligent house hunting, we found a house that we felt good about and prepared to make an offer. On the way to her office to write the offer, our real estate agent insisted we see one more house that we originally refused to look at because it was out of our price range. Upon setting foot inside the house, we instantly recognized it as the little cottage my coworker lent to us back in 1998! Needless to say, it was serendipitous--meant to be! And that little house, OUR house, is the one that we are excited to share with you.

What makes this property unique

We chose to purchase in Joseph, rather than Wallowa Lake because we like the easy access to amenities like restaurants and shops, and we like the sunshine! 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!