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The Wild Iris House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Joseph, Oregon, this newly renovated mid-century home offers a comfortable retreat. Enjoy a cozy night in with smart TV and Netflix/Hulu access or relax on the back patio with views of Wallowa Mountains. A quick walk to downtown Joseph, easy access to Iwetemlaykin State Park and Wallowa Lake are just steps away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

The Wild Iris House

Come stay in our Newly Renovated, Mid-century Home In The Heart Of Joseph, Oregon! After Raising Our Family In This Beautiful Valley Just A Town Away, We Decided To Purchase And Renovate This Home For Visitors To Enjoy. We Have Thought Of Every Detail, To Ensure A Wonderful Experience. New Amenity! Newly installed Level 2 electric car charger for your convenience!
When We Travel, Comfort, Sufficient Space And A Good Kitchen Are Essential. For This Reason, We've Furnished The Home With New Queen Beds (plus A Hide-a-bed In The Living Room), And Equipped The Kitchen To Its Fullest Extent. We've Even Refinished the Original Hardwood Floors!

Easy Check in! We'll send you a digital code before your check in for the front door. Safe, efficient, and private!

Hoping For A Cozy Night In? Enjoy Some Dinner And Our Smart TV Which Is Compatible With Your Netflix And Hulu Accounts. The Couches Are very Comfy And Ready For Relaxation.

Want To Watch The Sun Go Down? Relax On The Back Patio And Enjoy A View Of The Wallowa Mountains And You Might Just Want To Stay Forever.

Prefer To Explore The Town? Our House Is A Quick Walk To Downtown Joseph. We Will Give You All The Local Inside Scoop So You Soak It Up To Its Fullest Extent. Hint: If You Need A Pick-me-up, Stop At Arrowhead Chocolates For A London Fog Tea And A Hand-crafted Huckleberry Chocolate Truffle.

Feeling Energetic? Our Home Is Just 1/4 Mile From Iwetemlaykin State Park For An Easy Jaunt, And A Mile To The Foot Of Spectacular Wallowa Lake. This Lake Offers Water Sports, Picnicking, Fishing And Everything Else Fun in the Summer. New Sidewalks were Installed in 2022 from The Wild Iris House to the Walking Path which Leads to Wallowa Lake. Easy Walking!

We Can't Wait To Give You A Glimpse Of This Wonderful Area! Our Home Is Your Home.

Looking for a larger vacation home? Check out our sister property in Enterprise, OR named the Camas House. #847218!

Sorry, No Pets Or Smoking Allowed. Maximum 6 people.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 800 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wild Iris House Joseph
Wild Iris House
Wild Iris Joseph
The Wild Iris House
The Wild Iris House Joseph
The Wild Iris House Private vacation home
The Wild Iris House Private vacation home Joseph

About the area

Located in Joseph, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Wallowa County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wallowa River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Aspen Grove Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cheyenne Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blythe Cricket - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Iris House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Wild Iris House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Wild Iris House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wild Iris House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wild Iris House located?

This family-friendly Joseph holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Wallowa River, Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site and Wallowa County Museum. Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center are also within 15 minutes.

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The Wild Iris House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot with views and an easy walk into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sadly, our trip was cut short by some bad news from home. We will look forward to a long relaxing stay another time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Nice Place

Was very happy with house, location, cleanliness , accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Wonderful

We had a delightful stay here! The property was just right for our small family and the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Beautiful !

Beautiful house and location ! The house had everything we needed and more. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Great stay in Joseph

The wild iris house was perfect for our stay visiting family in Joseph and Enterprise. Great location close to town or to the lake. The house was well stocked with everything we could need. Will definitely stay again on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl E.

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

Joseph Iris House

We had a wonderful experience at this home. The place was very clean and the location was excellent. Easy walk to downtown Joseph.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

A perfect stay!

Our hosts were easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The location was perfect with cute downtown Joseph within a short walk and Wallowa Lake only a mile down the road. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia J.

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

Great location

Great location, clean place. Walking distance to town and a little further to lake. Clean and had everything we needed. Lots of deer. And a very sweet neighbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Clean and comfortable

This is our second year getting this house for our annual vacation. We love the location and how you can count on it being very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Awesome place!

Great location, cute house, clean, close to lots of great activities. We did the Wallowa Tramway, paddle boarded at Wallowa Lake, hiked Hurricane ridge, hiked to Chief Joseph grave, did lots of shopping, drove to Hells Canyon Overlook, and visited Imnaha (gorgeous place)!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita L C.

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

Getaway to Paradise

Nice property. Clean and comfortable, accommodated us well, walking distance to downtown Joseph and short drive to the lake. Nice yard for the boys to romp.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

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

Great home close to everything

This is the second year we have stayed in this home, and everything eas just as good this year as last.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melisa S.

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

Perfect Stay

I, my husband, and his 96 year old mother stayed at the Wild Iris House for a week. It was comfortable, extremely clean and well-stocked. The location was ideal for our outings and on the days Mom decided to stay in, she was comfortable and well-entertained by the deer! Kathy was quick to respond to my questions beforehand, and everything was so well-ordered and instructions so thorough, we had a relaxing, no hassle visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody D.

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

Wonderful Home on Joseph, OR

We were very pleased with this home. Very comfortable in every aspect. Well stocked kitchen and linens/towels to use. Very close to everything we did, including going to town for great meals, riding the tram up to the top of Mt Howard and going to Lake Wallowa. We would highly recommend this home and hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Charming Small Town Oasis

Kathy's house is absolutely adorable. It's perfectly located between the charming town of Joseph and the stunning Wallowa Lake. We loved our stay immensely. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, and the house has everything needed to feel like a safe, relaxing haven. The deer nibbling on the apple trees in the backyard was the icing on the cake. Truly loved it here, and would stay again in an instant :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

susan f.

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

Clean & cozy

Although on a busy highway, the landscaping kept noise at bay. Fantastic view of the mountains from this comfortable & cozy home. Linens were exceptional, too. Plus the kitchen was well stocked with great cookware and sharp knives. Sure made cooking in much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayla R.

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

Joseph Getaway

The Iris House is comfortable, well decorated, and very well equipped. We visited Joseph for the Wallowa Mountain Cruise to show our classic ‘64 Buick Riviera.The host was very responsive in allowing us to keep our car in the garage and even stopped by to visit us at the car show. We would definitely stay again at this unique property close to town and Wallow Lake which we also visited. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel G.

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

The Iris House

The property exceeded our expectations! The house was adorable and had everything we needed. Loved the openness of the living room/kitchen/dining nook. The sun in the morning streamed in and lit up the house. The bed was comfortable, and the sheets were soft. The heat/air was easy to use, and we used both during our stay haha. We sat out back at the patio table and watched the deer meander by and listened and watched the robins. The neighbors were friendly and kind (One neighbor apologized because she thought she was being too loud. She wasn’t.) The house is in a great location and has a view of the mountains from the beautiful backyard. The flowers and plants up front make it super cheerful & inviting. The kitchen is great and has nice appliances. We ate every breakfast and 4 dinners at the house during our 6 day stay. Kathy was super responsive during the process and I felt very comfortable with her and her rental. I highly recommend staying for any length of time; you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Houman A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable beds, clean and very well appointed. Joesph is a great little town with plenty of things to do in and around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always an enjoyable stay at the Wild Iris House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Wonderful Place

This is our second time at this property. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at the wild iris. We could walk to Joseph because it is so close! And a short drive to Wallowa lake was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Britany E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was fantastic and the kitchen was well stocked kitchen. The house wasn’t cleaned well and my husband had back issues because of the mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Vaca

Had an amazing time in Joseph
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025