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The Wild Iris House

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Come stay in this beautiful midcentury gem!
Cozy living room with plenty of seating
Living area
Interior
Couch doubles as a hida-bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Wallowa County Museum
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Place, Wallowa County Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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: A 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 and Equipped The Kitchen with everything you might need. 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. Hint: If You Need A Pick-me-up, Stop At Arrowhead Chocolates For A London Fog Tea And A Hand-crafted 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.

Sorry, No Pets Or Smoking Allowed. Maximum 4 people.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 729648
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this vacation home is in the city center 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Wallowa County Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wallowa River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wallowa Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Laguna Family Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slack Drinks and Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Bajio - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Iris House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wild Iris House?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wild Iris House on Jul 6, 2026 start from $365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Wild Iris House located?

This family-friendly Joseph vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wallowa River and Wallowa Lake. Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site and Wallowa County Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating. Location was great, a walkable distance to downtown. Laundry machines are available and lots of quality linens. We had a nice relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at the Iris House in Joseph. We thoroughly enjoyed both visits. The house is super clean and organized. It is so convenient to walk into Joseph.Thank you Kathy and Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Kathy was a wonderful host and the house was clean and well set up. The AC quit working and she brought fans over to us - much appreciated! She also was flexible to accommodate our changing family size - thank you so much! Excellent place to stay & its close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2026
Thanks for the lovely review. The parts came and the AC is working great! Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seriously the best place we've stayed at. Loved being able to walk into town AND to the lake. Just absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy and Scott are the best host's! The house was spectacular and had everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property and very gracious hosts. The house was great and well stocked, all the convenances of home - Dishwasher, washer & dryer. One thing that was listed in description was a hide abed, the couch in the house didn't have a hide abed the couch was wide enough for one of our guest to sleep on comfortably. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and cozy! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flawless check in. Responsive friendly owner. Cozy clean home with comfortable furniture and beds, quailty towels and sheets, plenty of kitchen supplies. Binder with guides to restaurants and local attractions. Truely everything we needed for our stay. I wish all of our VRBO experiences were this nice. We had a great time exploring the Joseph area. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Siebe

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We have made Wallowa County our home for the last 40 years, and plan to spend the next 40 years here as well! Always on the go, we enjoy hiking, golfing, and being tourists in our own town.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it was sad and rundown and we wanted to make it beautiful again. We have completely renovated it and are very happy with the results. We hope visitors will enjoy it as well.

What makes this property unique

We wanted to make this a vacation rental property because the location is perfect. It is close to the north end of Wallowa Lake where the locals swim and play and also central to downtown Joseph. Local deer love our backyard. The backyard is large and would be great for a volleyball game and the patio is perfect for barbecuing.

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