John Day Fossil Beds Nat'l Monument Visitor Center
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
This fully furnished accommodation can be rented as a 2-bedroom 2-bathroom, a 4-bedroom 3-bathroom, a 1-bedroom or a studio. The 3-plex is the Dayville Post Office. Dayville has a population of about 150 with a school for 60 students in grades k-12, a mini-market, mercantile, gas station and occaisonaly a cafe. It is located 125 miles east of Bend, in the John Day Valley, at the confluence of the main stem of the John Day River with the South Fork John Day River.
From any direction it is a beautiful drive to Dayville with few cars on the road and majestic views of open landscape with rolling hills. From Portland you can come east on the gorge before heading south through grass lands, Condon, and the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument; from Dayville you can return home through the Indian Reservation in Warm Springs outside Madras and drive over Mount Hood. Dayville is a quiet place to get away to, a place to write a book or just enjoy a simpler life for awhile!
The nights are cold and the days are filled with dry blue skies perfect for hiking the Blue Basin, Time Left Behind, or Black Canyon Trails, biking or going to the Visitor Center, or taking a drive through Picture Gorge, the Painted Hills and the Park. Any month you can tour the Park and Paleo Center,visit the nearby communities, historical museums or the Kum Wah Chung Museum. In the summer months you can visit Kimberly Orchard, Ritter Hot Springs and the Strawberry Wilderness Area outside Prairie City.
If you want culture, or want to celebrate a special occaison like a birthday or anniversary, for an additional fee, I will provide a private evening at a local gallery on the hill, with a memorable dinner, views, wine and an 1800+ sq ft gallery featuring Hans Magden's oil paintings and sculptures.
Come, Enjoy and Play in Grant County!
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Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Pets Considered
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 7-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Catering Available
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Linens Provided
- Parking Off Street
- Air Conditioning
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lanai / Gazebo
Activities
- Churches
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Golf
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Laundromat
- Hunting
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Museums
- Playground
- Sight Seeing
- Mountain Biking
Other Activities
Reviews
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Loved It!
Loved It!
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/06/13
- Review Submitted 05/14/13
Loved it! Love the town, love the area, love the accommodations. Totally agree with what everyone else has written. We plan to return and re-enjoy it all.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Dayville is amazing!
Dayville is amazing!
- Guest Shannon
- Date of stay 03/23/13
- Review Submitted 03/28/13
The perfect place from which to explore the town of Dayville and beyond is found behind the Post Office. Our apartment was clean and comfortable and packed with all the amenities that we required. The owner conferred with us many times before our arrival to help us plan our trip; she was very helpful. I would definitely recommend it to others. I think it is one of the only options available with a kitchen. It is nothing fancy but it was perfect overall. There is even a lovely picnic basket with cups and plates and silverware and lots of places to take it too. We went north one day to the Fossil Beds, east another to Fields Creek and spent another day exploring the South Fork of the John Day. The cafe that just opened in town has wonderful food as well.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Quaint town of Dayville
Quaint town of Dayville
- Guest KRN
- Date of stay 11/25/11
- Review Submitted 12/03/11
This is a beautiful area geographically on the Oregon Scenic Byway. We enjoyed our stay in Dayville. The place was clean and pets are welcome. Thanks!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children.
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Mini Vacation
Mini Vacation
- Guest Emy
- Date of stay 09/01/11
- Review Submitted 10/04/11
My family had the opportunity to stay in Dayville for a geology trip. The place was a perfect fit for my husband, me and our three younger children. Everything was in the kitchen that could be needed to cook our own meals, except for the food of course. The beds were fine and there were even extra blankets if needed. The owner was a very kind host considering we were late pulling into town and waited up to make sure we arrived safely. This is a great place to stay and we look forward to another mini-vacation in the friendly town of Dayville. We had a great time exploring the area. Thank you for your hospitality during our stay! We would definately come to stay at this property again.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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As a park worker...
As a park worker...
- Guest Walkingbird
- Date of stay 05/10/08
- Review Submitted 05/19/10
As a park worker, we rented Unit 1 for two summers in a row. The owner is wonderful for work with. All we need was our clothing, all else was provided. Spent many nights enjoying the very large porch and watching the wildlife. Dayville is a great place to unwind and relax.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
2 BDRM 2 BA Full Kitchen Summer Rate $65/ni Winter Rate $75/ni 4 BDRM 3 Bathroom Full Kitchen Summer Rate $100/ni Winter $115/ni 1 BDRM Bathroom Living Room Full Kitchen Summer Rate $45/ni Winter Rate $54/ni Winter Rate is in effect October 1 - May 15 TWO NIGHT MINIMUM STAY * 50% discount for the 4th night 8% COUNTY LODGING TAX ADDED to the above rates NO CLEANING FEE if you leave the place clean when you checkout
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1999
About the owner: I am a family law mediator, community organizer, curator, host for cyclist biking across the country, cyclist and stay-at-home mom. I love hosting and sharing the beauty and simplicity of where I live with others.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
I love Dayville! It is quiet, stress free and healing. No have-tos, just peace and quiet. It is sunny and usually 5-10 degrees warmer than John Day or Praire City. You can go for a walk down mainstreet or to the park and feel like you are in a place time left behind.
Contact us
- Primary: (541) 620-1819
- Secondary: (541) 932-4275 (Oregon, USA)
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Accommodations behind the Dayville Post Office
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Dayville Post Office, Dayville OR
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