Apartment

The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two

Apartment in Joseph with kitchenette and patio

A place to relax by the Wallowa River after a fun day @ the Lake 2 min from town

A great private getaway or a romantic interlude for two!

private deck with twinkle lights and deck cocktail table, chairs recline-dreamy!

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2350 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Breakfast available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Joseph, OR

Place, Wallowa Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Wallowa Lake State Park
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

private bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two

This room features a private bathroom w rain shower and a private deck overlooking the Wallowa River.
You can sit and watch the neighbors beautiful Angus cattle coming me to the Wallowa River right below you for a cool drink, while you enjoy your own beverage on a quiet shady deck w a small hamlet of wild grass all your own. Enjoy a large screen TV from your palatial, one of a kind, custom four poster King size bed! Or completely disconnect with the record player (also has input for your smart phone, cd's and cassettes- yes cassettes). Property has a private entrance and free parking. We’ve added a small charcoal grill, an air fryer, mini fridge & microwave so you can prepare snacks if you wish! No room for a dishwasher so bring your significant other. This space is a modern mixture of farmhouse chic and industrial engenuity. It’s a Non smoking space- so this is a great retreat for the allergy sensitive couple. Located just two minutes from the town of Joseph, Oregon’s main street -and five minutes from the beautiful Wallowa Lake.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Parking available

Mountain view

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Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed on bedding or furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

VRBO collects taxes for the State of Oregon, however I am required to collect city lodging taxes directly prior to my guests departure.

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 are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Joseph

Located in Joseph, this apartment is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wallowa Lake and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site, while Aspen Grove Gallery and Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Joseph, OR

What's nearby

Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Wallowa County Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Wallowa Lake - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Wallowa Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Embers Brew House - ‬3 min drive
‪Cheyenne Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
‪Blythe Cricket - ‬17 min walk
‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bunkhouse, A Romantic Riverside Get-A-Away for Two located?

Located in the heart of Joseph, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wallowa River, Stein Distillery and Aspen Grove Gallery. Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center and Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

24 Sept, 2025

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

Very comfortable bed, nice location. The stream was very relaxing to sit and listen to. Host very attentive to our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

26 Aug, 2025

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

Beautiful intimate room perfect for the newly married couple!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert F.

18 Aug, 2025

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

Nice

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Going West

The room was great. Very comfortable bed. Porch is cozy with 2 recliners. Close to everything on Joseph.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

17 Jul, 2023

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

Great time, beautiful and serene mountain views!

Best time, lots of hiking, great food, beautiful place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

11 Dec, 2017

We loved the bunkhouse!

We had a great stay in the very cozy bunkhouse. It has all of the accommodations you need for a weekend in Joseph. We would love to stay here when we come back in to town!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

15 Jul, 2020

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

Gorgeous, charming getaway with tranquil sounds of the creek

We absolutely loved our stay at this wonderful property. I slept better than I have in years, the sound of the creek just outside this charming and quaint getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

8 Jul, 2022

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

Fantastic place!! Close to town but feels very private, so fun!!

Very easy and pet friendly!! Will go back!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

26 Jun, 2022

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

Long weekend away

Would definitely stay here again. The bunk house is simply adorable. Very comfortable bed and we loved listening to the sound of the river. We even experienced some wildlife; a doe and her fawn. If was the perfect spot for our long weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

20 Aug, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved it! The bed was so comfortable and having the door open at night with the cool breeze coming in was amazing! The room was extremely clean and included everything we needed for our stay. The decor is romantic and cute. We made good use of the record player and albums. We can't wait to come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Carol J.

12 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needed cleaning

The property and location was very nice - we loved hearing the creek and being able to leave the screen door open at night. The bed was clean and comfortable. The room needs a good vacuuming - it was very dusty in the corners and along the edges. We were unable to access the wifi with information provided in confirmation or with the instructions provided in the room.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

2 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We thought it was unique and charming. Very Clean. The quiet surroundings, creek in the back of the property, rooster crowing at dawn....somewhat of an old time feeling with the conveniences of a modern stay. The TV was problematic to us, but we are seniors with no sense of the digital universe and the surroundings begged for reading and relaxing rather than watching the Tube. I would recommend it to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

11 Sept, 2019

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

Wonderful time at the ranch by the river.

It is hard to know where to start to list all the things that make Judy’s bunkhouse a wonderful place to stay. Big cozy bed with super silky sheets, white fluffy towels, charming western decor. We love the little back porch overlooking the stream that runs past her property. There is a path leading down to the stream where you can actually sit and put your feet in the water on a sunny day. You can scratch a horse behind the ears or pet a cat. Judy is just the best hostess you can imagine. She’s so friendly and helpful, and made us feel completely at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Elaine M.

5 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

So cute but deck and furniture could have been clean.

Overall, this was such a creative and rustic place. I loved the antique pieces and the functional use of items. The bed was very comfortable. The challenge was that the deck had not been cleaned (bird droppings and just grime) for a long time - had to put a towel on the chair to cover the yuk. The adirondack chairs down by the beautiful brook were not used due to the many bird droppings that were not new. Attention to these details would have left me providing a fantastic review, but the bird droppings and grime was icky. Also, the screen door had no screen in it on the top so trying to have cool evening air (no air conditioner) in the room was not an option. I was surprised that the beautiful hanging flower pots were not watered at all, so they were dead by the end of our third day. Again, attention to these details would be my recommendation. Thanks so much for the wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

13 Sept, 2022

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

Private comfort

We really enjoyed sitting on the back deck with the river running below. Peaceful and private. A great place to stay central to all the activities Joseph has to offer. Easy check in.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

14 Jul, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Listening to a running creek at night at this property was so relaxing and this made our stay very enjoyable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnie R.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Beautiful location on the river

Although a bit crowded with the "shabby chick" furnishings the decor was charming and inventive. There's a variety of cooking devices for such a small space but a lack of workspace unless you move some operations to the back deck. And there is the crowning glory; an adequate deck just above a small river surrounded by trees busy with birds, occasional view of cows, deer and perhaps even a skunk. All in all a lovely quiet property within a few minutes drive of downtown.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Feb, 2022

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

Peaceful escape with gorgeous views.

Cute little place with a great view of the mountains and river. Fun area to go swimming or dip your feet in the water. Close to town and not far from the lake. Very comfortable bed. Welcoming host with friendly guests. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

JP S.

27 Sept, 2021

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

Nice little room for our stay in beautiful Joseph

Great room and nice to have the river in the back to look at. Great location in Joseph and 10 minutes from the lake

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

22 Sept, 2021

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

WONDERFUL and Peaceful place to stay in Joseph OR

Such a nice and serene place -- and the back deck overlooking the stream was priceless. Host/owner was fantastic in communications WE'LL BE BACK

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

11 Sept, 2021

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

Exactly as advertised

Enjoyed the creek out back. Quiet and close to everything we needed for the week.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

30 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a very comfy rustic retreat. The bed was very comfy, the room was cozy and the deck was inviting. The river flowing through the property is a plus, we even had a black bear wandering along the river. We would definitely stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

18 Aug, 2021

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

The perfect escape and soft place to land!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Bunkhouse! Sheila was so helpful and communicative before and during our stay - she gave us excellent recommendations for food and activities! Though it was smoky and super hot, we were able to cool off each evening with the door open and fan on. The space is full of fun details and whimsical surprises…I’ll admit - I did try on the hat that resembled a turquoise feather duster… The bunkhouse is a pretty neat repurposing of a space - it isn’t large, but the king bed is gigantic and the semi-private deck was my favorite part! We would definitely return!! 😊

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S., Beaverton, OR

16 Aug, 2021

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

Fun and unique

We really enjoyed our stay at the Bunkhouse. It’s a fun and unique space but had everything we needed too. We took advantage of the refrigerator, coffee maker and TV, and especially enjoyed listening to the river in the morning on the deck. After hiking in the morning or spending time in Joseph it was lovely to be able to sit down in the chairs by the river and read a book in the afternoon. Check in was super easy. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

2 Aug, 2021

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

Clean, quiet, snd well equipped !

I found the bunkhouse to be a superb lodging option for its cleanliness and ease of check in and check out. Comes fully equipped, including a small refrigerator and microwave , Along with the assortment of dishes and flatware etc. The shower itself, was spotless. Nice chairs on the small back deck where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee or a beverage in the evening and listen to the creek. Pleasant atmosphere, and private!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sheila Klausen

This property is adjacent to our fathers former art studio. His sculpture "Tracking The Intuder" is installed on main street Joseph in front of the Sports Corral. Our mother Judy, who passed away in 2021 from Covid conceived these bnb spaces after our father died and we proudly carry on this tradition of her hospitality, founded in 2002.

Her daughters; Managing Member Sheila Klausen, members; Jill Hansen & Katy Jane Seaton of Mountain Love, LLC est. 2021