Location: Mitchell, Eastern Oregon, Oregon, USA (45 miles to Prineville,70 miles to Redmond Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 7-10)
Keywords: Charming European Cottage surrounded by beautiful Master Garden
The Painted Hills Cottage is a charming country style house featuring cozy European style furniture and an artsy ambiente.
It can sleep 8-10 people and is ideal for a family vacation or a get-together of friends. The house is set up with a full country kitchen and a modern bathroom as well as all the amenities needed for your comfort and enjoyment. All new beds have high quality mattresses and feature European style down comforters covered with cozy sun dried cotton linens, and brand new fluffy pillows.
An comfortable futon couch in the livingroom and a new Ikea hide a bed sofa in the extra reading room can easily be set up to sleep 2-4 more. All bedding is provided.
The recently remodeled bathroom features an extra big shower stall equipped with a wonderful rain shower and great water pressure. Stacks of fluffy big towels, organic soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided for your bathroom pleasure.
The light flooded living-room is cozy with comfy furniture and a wonderful art collection gathered by our family from various trips around the world. For your entertainment, there is a big screen TV and DVD/VCR player as well as stereo CD player with a selection of music CD's and a great variety of classic, foreign, and award winning films. All windows offer you a fantastic view into the garden. where you can watch hummingbirds and butterfly compete for the flowers nectar.
The bright, sunny kitchen is equipped with gourmet condiments such as virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, international herbs and spices, as well as some basic foods such as pasta, rice, and beans. You find everything you need, from Chinese wok to Senseo coffee machine (bring your Senseo coffee pads or buy them from us), as well as a juicer and Cuisinart machine to cook up some memorable meals. A barbecue with all necessary utensils is provided in the garden for grilling (you bring the charcoal!)
A remodeled barn with a wood stove functions as a game room and library and can sleep two more people on sofa beds. Its a great place to hang out together.
The cottage is surrounded by the incredible garden with hundreds of unusual plants and flowers - a vibrant peaceful sanctuary where something is always blooming. We invite you to pick our fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, plums, grapes, apples, and pears as they ripen all around you at different seasons. An outdoor seating area with comfy garden furniture and umbrella is provided under the apple trees. Other lawn chairs are placed throughout the garden so you can enjoy some of the hidden corners of the garden too.
You find the Painted Hills Cottage in a quite neighborhood of Mitchell, a small rural town of pioneer days. Mitchell is located amidst rugged landscape of poetic beauty, and is a gateway to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument.
Eastern Oregon is famous for its awe inspiring landscapes and its ancient geological places such as the Painted Hills, the Blue Basin, and the Clarno Palisades. The wild and scenic John Day River nearby is one of America's longest free-flowing rivers inviting you to boat, swim, hike and fish. There are outstanding mountain bike routes, scenic byways, and many geological wonders waiting to be explored. This is the ideal place for nature lovers, artists, geologists, adventurers, and landscape photographers.
There is so much to see and to explore - come and discover the wild beauty of this amazing place!
WE ALSO HAVE A SECOND SMALLER COTTAGE IDEAL FOR A ROMANTIC GETAWAY OR A FAMILY OF 4.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : Our cotton bed sheets are European style slip covers that are pulled over fluffy down comforters.
- Washer : the washer is in the cottage
- Dryer : thedryer is shared between the two cottages
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove : In the attached barn-room, a cozy recreation room, you find an ironcast woodstove with a glass panel to watch the fire. Firewood is provided for $7/day.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : There is a queen size futon sofa bed in the living room. Another fold out sofa is set up in the little reading room attached to the master bedroom. It 's easily transformed into a comfortable bed for 2. The extra barn room can be set up with two additional sleeping places or 4 for children.
- Entertainment
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : The house has great selection of movies on DVD and VCR including some for children. The barn room also features some VCR movies for the small TV set up there.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : A small world music DVD collection is provided.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is well stocked with basic condiments and cooking necessities such as ocean salt, Extra virgin olive oil, gourmet herbs and spices and Balsamico vinegar.Kkitchen equipment includes: chinese wok, sensio coffee machine, blender, rice cooker and high quality cookware.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : with all the utensils
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Mitchell is surrounded by the regions typical sage brush and juniper covered hills and bluffs.
- Communications
- Telephone : Set up for local calls only. Please bring a telephone card for your long distance calls.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : The code is paintedhillsvacation
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Only dogs, must be well behaved.No dogs that dig in the garden.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Visiting all 3 units of the John day Fossil Beds National Monument, fossil and special rock hunting, Digging for thunder-eggs in the Lucky Strike Mine, landscape photography, bird and other wild life observation, boating on the John Day River between June and August, meteor shower observation between July and September and much more ! The Ochocco wilderness is close by for Morel mushroom hunting in May and cross-country skiing in winter
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season - $105/night, weekday. High Season - $125/night, weekday
Low Season - $125/night, weekend. High Season - $140/night, weekend
Low Season - $675/week. High Season - 805/week
monthly rate for low season only $1995/month
$10/night pet fee.
$2/night city tax.
$50 -65 cleaning fee depending on group size
Rates are for 1-5 people,additional $10/night for each extra person
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Discover the Wild Beauty of Eastern Oregon Adventure & Romanc
Year Purchased: 1994
Why the Owner Chose Mitchell
Eastern Oregon has much to offer for people who want to experience Mother Nature in her purest wildest form.
Each of the 3 units alone of the John Day River National Monument is worth a trip out here. The Painted Hills especially are very dear to us and are located only 15 minutes away by car. We pass them every day on our trip between our home and our vacation rental business in town and they still awe us every time. The Sheep Rock and Blue Basin are 40 minutes away, and though each of us has been their often, we still take every opportunity to go and hike there. There are not many places to stay around here for travelers and we're happy provide a great place for our guests.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
The cozy Painted Hills Cottage is still very much like the time when we used to come here ourselves for vacation.
The walls are still adorned with the landscape paintings by my father, and the many art pieces that my family brought
home from various journeys to other countries. The lovely garden surrounding the property has been created by my
mother over many years and is an oasis of tranquility and beauty. We're happy to share this unusual place with
our guests and hope to see you here in the future.
The Painted Hills are part of the John Day National Monument and are a geological wonder. They're well worth a trip and never fail to awe in their poetic beauty.
The Thomas Condon Museum offers a glimpse into the rich geological and prehistoric history of the region. It's located across from Sheep Rock and a few miles away from the Blue Basin.
Many blue tinted claystone layers create a geological wonderland. 2 different hikes into and around the Blue Basin are a highlight for any visitor
The Thomas Orchards are family owned since generations and produce some of the best tasting fruits in the country. From June till September you can pick seasonal fruits such as Apricots, Peaches, Cherries, Plums and more. There is nothing more refreshing than a bag of sweet cherries on a hot summer day!
This is a great spot at John Day River to start your rafting trip, to swim and to fish. All the way along John Day towards Spray you can find great picnic and swimming spots.
These parks are great spots to have a picnic, to take a stroll,or nap on hot summer days. The spring water at the Julia Henderson Park is delicious!
Fossil is a small town with a great general store, rich fossil beds where you can make your own digs, and the OPLI where you can get great info about the prehistoric history of the region. The OPLI also offers custom made tours of the region.
Clarno is one of the units of the John Day Basin National Monument and is an impressive sight with its rock palisade formations. There are great hikes up into the palisades as well as into the wilderness on well kept paths.
Any rockhound who loves thunder eggs will have heard of this old mine where you can dig for your own treasures at $1/pound. This is a great adventure for children and adults. The eggs are sawn apart right there by Kop ,the 93 year old owner.
The next bigger town (45 miles from Mitchell) for shopping, cash machine, and gas station
Right across from the Thomas Condon Museum, is the Kant Ranch Museum with a great exhibition about the pioneer days in this region. A great stop also for children!
Owner's Map of Mitchell
We're a mother and daughter team, originally from Germany, and own the Painted Hills Vacation Rentals together. The Painted Hills Cottage used to be our own vacation home that we visited as much as possible when we were still living in Seattle, Washington. We just couldn't get enough of this amazing region, and finally decided to move here. We now live out in the boondocks on a nice piece of land a few miles behind the Painted Hills, and rent out the cottage and guest house in Mitchell to people like you who can appreciate this unspoiled place with all it's wildness and rugged beauty.
Property Photos
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- Welcome to the Painted Hills Cottage! - Oregon Vacation Rental
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- View through the Garden - Oregon Vacation Rental
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- Outdoor Dining Area! - Oregon Vacation Rental
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- Bedroom 1
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- Bedroom 2
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- Sunny Side Up - Country Kitchen!
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- The Barn/Gameroom
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- Relaxing under the Apple Trees
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- Secret Places in the Garden
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- May- Apple Trees in Bloom
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- Summer- Gems around the Garden!
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- The Amazing Painted Hills
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- In the Painted Hills
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- Mitchell from Above!
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- Mitchell Rock !
Traveler Reviews (14)
Great place to stay in the Painted Hills country of Oregon.
Guest: Dick
(Gasquet, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11
Review Submitted: 11/01/11
My wife and I spent 4 nights in this great little cottage in late Oct.2011. This small botanical wonderland in the basalt canyon country made a great base camp to tour and hike the area. The cottage was very comfotrable, homey and well stocked. We took advantage of the apples and pears that were ripe to make a cobbler, also enjoying late crop tomatoes and lots of flowers. The little town of Mitchell, unfortunately, is well beyond its 'hayday' but there are basic services, good food at the cafe and the people are friendly. Thanks Barbara for providing such a nice place to stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Magical Week!
Guest: Kerrie J.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
Arriving at the cottage we were stunned and exhilarated by the quaint beauty surrounding us. The cottage grounds are absolutely amazing – so many wonderful nooks to lounge and explore – and raspberries galore! The cottage itself is clean, cozy, interesting, fully stocked and downright homey! The beds and linens were so fresh and clean. Loads of fun to be had for children - the game room was a big hit for us. There is a great video collection for a cozy evening "in" after a long day of sightseeing. We loved cooking in the kitchen – all the essentials were readily available. The farm fresh eggs from Aruna and Barb were such a special touch- we enjoyed them every day! We can’t say enough about our fantastic stay at the Painted Hills Cottage – we will definitely look forward to making it back here again next year! Barbara and Aruna, thank you kindly for your wonderful hospitality – it made for a remarkably memorable vacation! We plan to tell all our friends and family about this fantastic piece of heaven! I could go on and on and on :-)...
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
the perfect retreat, a very special place
Guest: munkienuts
(portland)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 06/01/11
This was my best trip so far here in Oregon. The cottages are so cute and the garden is what really made it for me. We arrived in spring and there were tulips everywhere, stunning. The place has so much character and was perfect for our group as we were able to cook and eat together, both in the garden and in the common room, which I adore, perfect. The beds were comfortable and the peace and quiet was priceless. Also it's location is fantastic for walking and fossil hunting! some of the most incredible landscapes you could ever hope to see, it blew my mind. Thank you for making us so welcome, I want to live there!!!. Jason Stalman xxx
Owner response:Thank you Jason and your bundle of wonderful friends and your positive energy. It was great to meet you all and see that our cottages can accommodate so many people so comfortably. I could see that you really made it your home in such a short time and this is how it should be. I'm sure we meet again and am looking forward. Aruna
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Great Getaway!
Guest: M&G
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
I have stayed in these cottages a handful of times over the past few years with different groups of friends. We have always had a great experience in every respect. This will continue to be my first choice for a place to stay whenever I escape to the Painted Hills area.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Family-friendly rental in stunning eastern OR!
Guest: The Ferrante Clan
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
This rental house worked perfectly for our family during our visit to the John Day Fossil Beds! Conveniently located for visiting many of the area's attractions (of which there are many!), the house is nestled up on the hillside in Mitchell. With it's beautiful garden, you feel as if you're in an oasis in the desert. The house also has many artistic touches throughout it... it was just very pleasant to relax there after a day of outdoor adventure! The house is also very kid friendly...there's the magical garden, a seperate 'secret' play/gameroom, etc. There are also some games, videos, and art supplies available for use. Fun, fun, fun! We also loved having a kitchen so that we could cook meals. Great place from which to explore the area! We'd definitely go there again!
Owner response:Thank you for your generous words, Family Ferrante. We're always so happy when we see children opening up to nature and come to live with all the adventures,wild life spotting, and freedom out here. We always have the kids in mind when we improve our cottages and gardens. The spacious"secret barn room" is a special hit for the kids and exploring the gardens too with all the birds and butterflies, and abundance of soft green grass to run barefoot. For special adventures with children of all ages, we recommend a trip to the fossil beds or to the Lucky Strike Mine to have them dig for their own treasures. The Thomas Condon Paleontology museum is also great as it is specially kid friendly with amazing murals of ancient times,audio sounds of forest noises, and lots of dinosaur fossils- big teeth and all. Yes, yes, yes - bring the kids!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
A Hidden Oasis
Guest: George
(Portland)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 05/23/11
A stunning Oasis in the high Dessert. We have just been back for our fourth visit.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
like staying in your friends' house
Guest: Marya
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
I don't know if you're like me and you sometimes rent a vacation house only to feel like it's been decorated by a midwestern hotel chain owner, with white carpets and a sanitary strip over the toilet and flowered polyester chintz everywhere, plus an array of china bric-a-brac. If you've done that and you have small children you may possibly feel like you can't relax for a minute because your children are probably breaking some shepherdesses and putting handprints on everything. The Painted Hills cottage is pretty and arty and deeply comfortable: clean but not antiseptic, stuffed with interesting objects but not unnecessarily cluttered or staged, with plenty of interesting things to read and watch (house clearly owned by readers) and plenty of pans to cook with. Staying there feels like staying at your old friends' house, if your friends happened to be readers and cooks and gardeners. We especially loved the garden, the "secret room" (game room) and the sleeping porch. The hillside setting is gorgeous and there are sheep living a block away. No one wanted to leave.
Owner response:Thank you for your warm review, Marya and family. We're so glad you enjoyed all the details. We've decorated both our cottages with all the art brought home from our various travels around the globe as well as with the landscape paintings by my father and my sister. Mom is the big gardener and has created such a beautiful oasis over the years with some rare and exotic plants. There is always something going on in the garden, and even the cold season has its own beauty.We hope that many more travelers will discover this still a bit too well hidden secret in the future. Warm regards to all Aruna
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
A Great Place for Curious and Adventurous Kids !!
Guest: Cedar
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
My 9 year old daughter Izzy and I spent a few days in Eastern Oregon this summer at the wonderful Painted Hills Cottage located in Mitchell. It was a great adventure for the family to see so much wildlife such as deer, lizards, frogs, and hawks, to swim in the John Day River, to dig for fossils, and to explore this amazing region. We went to the Ochocco Wilderness to hunt for thunder eggs in the Lucky Strike Mine, saw the Thomas Condon Paleontology museum, and had spectacular hikes in the Blue Basin and Painted Hills. We enjoyed coming back from our trips exhausted to the cozy cottage with a beautiful and cool garden in the middle of a desert, which was in itself a treat.The owners were very helpful and gave us the best tips in where to hike and swim as well as some delicious tomatoes and zucchinis from their garden. We’re already making plans to come back in October bringing our friends, including the kids. I want to share this gem with everybody and definitely will make this beautiful rental a regular part of our future summer vacations.
Owner response:We are always happy to have families with children come to our place because it is such a great adventure with so much to discover. Especially kids from big cities are always so excited to be out and about, and be so close to nature. The Museum of Paleontology, the Fossil Beds, the John Day River, the Lucky Strike Mine,are all fantastic places for children, just to name a few. And of course the cottage itself with the big garden is perfect for kids, dogs, and parents to hang out and relax.
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Painted Hills Cottage..a sweet get away!
Guest: Not rockhounds!
(Oroville, California, US)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10
Review Submitted: 08/11/10
Our experience in this cottage was divine! It was a great home base for us as we explored central Oregon and attempted to be rockhounds. The garden was beautiful and the house offered many ways to socialize or have privacy. We were comfortable and would recommend a stay here to friends and family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Peaceful Place with a Beautiful Garden
Guest: Living on Travel and Dreams
(Leavenworth, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/12/10
Review Submitted: 05/23/10
The Painted HIlls Vacation Rentals are the best place to stay near the Painted Hills. Aruna and Barb go out of their way to provide a comfortable stay, and coming back after a day of sight-seeing, the garden was a lovely place to relax. If you visit during off-season, be sure to stock up on groceries, because the cafes in town may not be open. But the cottage is equipped with everything you need to make a meal--and savor it while watching the birds, either outside or in. The cottage reminded us of places we have stayed in England and Wales, and the book and video collections are extensive.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
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