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★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 1000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Wallace, ID
- Place, Oasis Bordello Museum3 min walk
- Place, The Center of the Universe4 min walk
- Place, Pulaski Tunnel Trail15 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Entry/Vestibule
1 Single Bed
Great Room
1 Single Bed
King Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE: The Church House is a 2-bedroom vacation rental listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wallace, Idaho. The building was originally a tiny chapel, built around 1905 to serve the local mining population. The main room features stained glass arched windows and vaulted barrel ceiling with a living area, long dining table, open kitchen, and old-time upright piano. Gorgeous!
NEW March 2022: just added a brand new furnace with central air conditioning!
NEW 2023: a gorgeous new shower! SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Two bedrooms flank the main room. The queen bedroom features French doors to the brick patio; the king bedroom features stained glass windows. Both rooms are cozy with comfy beds. There is a twin daybed in the living room. Additionally, there is a fold-out loveseat in the entry/vestibule area and a rollaway bed that can be placed anywhere (niether is great for Grandma or Grandpa, but ok for the kiddos!).
BATHROOM: One small but cute bathroom, located next to the Queen room, has a shower, no tub. Towels and toiletries provided.
LOCATION: Conveniently located across from the historic library right on the edge of the business core, it's a very easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, museums, tours, and pubs. It's also right across the way from the Couer D'Alene bike trail/river, and has easy highway access for the nearby Route of the Hiawatha bike trail, Lookout Pass Ski Resort, and Silver Mountain Ski Resort. It's super easy to find when you arrive, right on the main road into town. There's tons to do in Wallace, and staying at the Church House will put you in easy proximity to all of it.
AMENITIES: The full kitchen is quirky since it used to be a coffee shop, but it has all you'll need to cook a meal, including a full sized fridge and stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and coffee, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, cooking oil and some spices, etc. It does only have one very small sink currently, and no dishwasher, so you might find it more convenient to eat out with lots of great options a very short walk away. There is also a washer and dryer that guests can use, and a cabinet full of board games -- plus a nice big table to play them on. The TV is on a rolling cart and can be moved to wherever you'd like to watch TV; it has an Amazon firestick for movies, shows, and music, plus a DVD player and a collection of DVDs.
EXTERIOR SPACES: There is no backyard but there is a nice large brick patio on the front/side, with table and chairs to enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee with mountain/forest views and the sound of the river (and yes, the occasional semi passing by on the highway -- unfortunately). PARKING is available on the street just steps from the door. Bikers may bring expensive bikes into the house if they'd like; there's room in the entry area to park them.
SMOKING allowed outside away from all open doors and windows.
PETS allowed with a $15/nt. fee per pet. No pets allowed on furniture. No grass in yard for pets to do their business but across Fifth street theres a pet area that can be used.
NEW March 2022: just added a brand new furnace with central air conditioning!
NEW 2023: a gorgeous new shower! SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Two bedrooms flank the main room. The queen bedroom features French doors to the brick patio; the king bedroom features stained glass windows. Both rooms are cozy with comfy beds. There is a twin daybed in the living room. Additionally, there is a fold-out loveseat in the entry/vestibule area and a rollaway bed that can be placed anywhere (niether is great for Grandma or Grandpa, but ok for the kiddos!).
BATHROOM: One small but cute bathroom, located next to the Queen room, has a shower, no tub. Towels and toiletries provided.
LOCATION: Conveniently located across from the historic library right on the edge of the business core, it's a very easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, museums, tours, and pubs. It's also right across the way from the Couer D'Alene bike trail/river, and has easy highway access for the nearby Route of the Hiawatha bike trail, Lookout Pass Ski Resort, and Silver Mountain Ski Resort. It's super easy to find when you arrive, right on the main road into town. There's tons to do in Wallace, and staying at the Church House will put you in easy proximity to all of it.
AMENITIES: The full kitchen is quirky since it used to be a coffee shop, but it has all you'll need to cook a meal, including a full sized fridge and stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and coffee, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, cooking oil and some spices, etc. It does only have one very small sink currently, and no dishwasher, so you might find it more convenient to eat out with lots of great options a very short walk away. There is also a washer and dryer that guests can use, and a cabinet full of board games -- plus a nice big table to play them on. The TV is on a rolling cart and can be moved to wherever you'd like to watch TV; it has an Amazon firestick for movies, shows, and music, plus a DVD player and a collection of DVDs.
EXTERIOR SPACES: There is no backyard but there is a nice large brick patio on the front/side, with table and chairs to enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee with mountain/forest views and the sound of the river (and yes, the occasional semi passing by on the highway -- unfortunately). PARKING is available on the street just steps from the door. Bikers may bring expensive bikes into the house if they'd like; there's room in the entry area to park them.
SMOKING allowed outside away from all open doors and windows.
PETS allowed with a $15/nt. fee per pet. No pets allowed on furniture. No grass in yard for pets to do their business but across Fifth street theres a pet area that can be used.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Contact hosts to discuss
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$15/nt. per pet. Contact us if more than 1.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside away from windows & doors.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact hosts to discuss
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Wallace
Located in Wallace, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. North Star Chairlift and Lookout Pass Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum and Silver Rapids Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wallace, ID
What's nearby
- Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Oasis Bordello Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Wallace City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- The Center of the Universe - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Pulaski Tunnel Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Capparelli's Coffee - 5 min drive
- 1313 Club Historic Saloon & Grill - 5 min walk
- The Fainting Goat Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Blackboard Cafe - 4 min walk
- The Brooks Restaurant - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Barbara

We discovered Wallace on a ski trip and immediately fell in love with the town, the community, and the mountains. So much so that we decided to take early semi-retirement from our positions as business professors, sell our vacation rentals in Wrightwood, CA, and reinvest in Idaho. We currently have the Church House vacation rental, Cogs Gastropub, Spokehouse e-bike rentals, and more lodging options under renovation/development, all in Wallace. We love it here!
Why they chose this property
I found this old converted church listed for sale on Facebook marketplace and bought it sight unseen! With its unique architecture, history, location, and charm, we're delighted we found it for sale. I always wanted to convert a church to living quarters, so this little chapel-turned-house was a dream come true.
What makes this property unique
The best "unique benefit" of the Wallace Church House rental is just that -- how unique it is! Italianate exterior architecture, vaulted barrel ceiling inside, arched stained glass windows that the sun streams in for your morning coffee, brick courtyard for enjoying a summer evening with a glass of wine and the sounds of the nearby river. It's a quaint little piece of history in a town that's known for its rich history.
Secondarily, it's location is super convenient. Very easy to find, and you can walk to everything! Also Wallace is a heavy partying town and you'll be just blocks away from Metals bar (live music, karaoke, pool table, always busy with locals), Silver Corner (award-winning cocktails), Wallace Corner (coffee shop by day, bar by night on the weekends), and others -- no need to risk a DUI when you're staying so close by. Party on!
Other benefits include amenities like the washer/dryer, moveable TV, place to park bikes inside, full kitchen, tons of games, comfy beds, and more! And you can even bring your fur baby on your getaway. :)
Secondarily, it's location is super convenient. Very easy to find, and you can walk to everything! Also Wallace is a heavy partying town and you'll be just blocks away from Metals bar (live music, karaoke, pool table, always busy with locals), Silver Corner (award-winning cocktails), Wallace Corner (coffee shop by day, bar by night on the weekends), and others -- no need to risk a DUI when you're staying so close by. Party on!
Other benefits include amenities like the washer/dryer, moveable TV, place to park bikes inside, full kitchen, tons of games, comfy beds, and more! And you can even bring your fur baby on your getaway. :)
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