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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 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

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

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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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
  • Wallowa Lake - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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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Reviews

The Wild Iris House Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house for the three of us. We have a two year old kid and the place was great for him. He loved the toy tractor and the deer obviously. Having a high chair was great. House is very close to the lake and downtown Joseph.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan G.

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

Great views and a cozy house

Nice, cozy house within walking distance of the cute downtown with shopping.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Cozy stay in a great location!

We had a great stay in the Wild Iris House. Set against a beautifully mountain backdrop, it is located right on the edge of downtown Joseph and within walking distance of virtually all the best shops and eateries in town. Each day of our stay, we had unexpected visits from wildlife, including a six-point buck casually walking through the yard munching on leaves from neighboring trees. And if you lay out under the stars at night, you have a striking view of the Milky Way during the darkest hours of the evening. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Robert A.

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

Great Stay

Clean house, great location. Made for a nice return to Wallowa County!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

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

Amber D.

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

Cozy and good location

Cozy home with lovely yard on the Main Street of Joseph.
Stayed 3 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

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

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

Eric O.

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

Great Spot

The house was as advertised. Great location for Downtown, walking, and the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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

8/10 Good

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good location

Good location. Our kids had fun playing in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

Katarzyna M.

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

Cozy and convenient

Great location, walking distance to downtown and close to the lake. Very quiet and cozy house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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