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Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard

Our sunny, charming cottage offers awesome mountain views, a cozy fireplace, full kitchen, excellent beds, a perfect deck, and a huge yard for your pup to romp. Only 3 blocks from downtown Joseph and a mile from Wallowa Lake, you will love using Serendipity Cottage as your adventure basecamp in Joseph.

The cottage was builtin the 1940s, and we've maintained the original arched doorways, built-in cabinets, and hardwood floors. What you will love about staying here:
--King bedroom + queen bedroom
--Awesome mountain views from the deck and front windows
--Huge fenced yard
--Being walking distance from everything in Joseph
--It's quiet! In town, but miles away.
--Cozy fireplace
--Outdoor fire pit for evening gatherings
--Well-stocked kitchen
--Living room TV with streaming capabilities (no cable)
--High speed internet

Serendipity Cottage is close to everything:
*Downtown Joseph: 3 minute walk
*Wallowa Lake: 20 minute walk or 4 minute drive
*Terminal Gravity Brewing: 6 miles
*Wallowa Lake Tramway: 6 miles
*Zumwalt Prairie: 25 miles
*Imnaha: 30 miles
*Salt Creek Summit: 20 miles
*La Grande: 75 minutes
*Bend: 6 hours, 15 minutes
*Portland: 5 hours, 20 minutes

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please pickup after your pup, handwash your dishes, and if you have time to start a load of towels we appreciate it!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: No dogs on furniture please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Joseph, OR

What's nearby

  • Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wallowa County Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wallowa River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wallowa Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cheyenne Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blythe Cricket - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cloud 9 Bakery & Deli - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard on Dec 16, 2025 start from $144.0, excluding 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 Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Wallowa County Museum and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry. Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center and Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site are also within 15 minutes.

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Mountain View Cottage, Walk Everywhere, Huge Fenced Yard Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage with charm! It is definitely a wonderful place to stay with a dog. The back yard is completely fenced in. The location to downtown was perfect and we love the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was perfectly equipped, spotlessly clean, and comfortable beds. Great for a weekend in Joseph and you can walk anywhere in town. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place, great location

Excellent views from the deck. Really comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Getaway weekend

It was a quick trip to Joseph. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Mama + kid quality weekend

Great stay to spend a little one on one time with my kid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian P.

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

Perfect stat

Cottage is just as advertised… quiet neighborhood close to everything. I was in town for the Sled Dog Race and it was very convenient being close to everything. Very comfortable beds! Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Don’t miss this place

Very clean, well kept happy house. Very dog friendly. Fenced backyard with lovely well kept lawn. Clean up after Fido so it stays this way! Well stocked and two block walk to town with top shelf views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness and 5-minute drive to Wallowa Lake. A true gem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Serendipity Cottage

We love staying at Serendipity Cottage! We come back every year.It is clean, comfortable and our home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesme P.

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

Great time

It has been such a great opportunity for me and my family to stay over 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly N.

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

X

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend of snowmobiling. The host had a wonderful information book with everything we could think to ask about. The house was just as described, the bed extremely comfortable. Plenty of room to relax in this cozy cottage. Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Cute house, great location

Nicely furnished and equipped small house. Great location for exploring Joseph and surrounding area. Owner was very responsive to requests. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Cozy Bungalow

Serendipity Cottage was absolutely lovely! Clean, welcoming and very well appointed, we had a fabulous visit in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Joseph.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clarence S.

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

Love this place!

Very nice people to work with. 3rd year staying here for our anniversary. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Fantastic getaway for hiking dog lovers!

My dog Sherpa and I hiked, relaxed, and thoroughly enjoyed this lovely comfortable cottage in Joseph. Gorgeous views, a huge fenced yard, and all the amenities, including a bathtub for soaking weary limbs after epic hikes into rugged wilderness. An adventurers paradise, especially for dog lovers. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Perfect place for a long relaxing weekend

The perfect spot for a long weekend. We enjoyed the fireplace, the first snow of the season, and the view of the mountains. It was a short walk into town. Very convenient. Also loved the fenced yard for the dog. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

5 Stars!

Super clean little house, walkable to downtown, owner was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

Sweet little house

Great vacation home. Super clean, well equipped with everything you need. Great for families and pets because it has a fully fenced yard and a deck where you have a partial (but excellent) view of the mountains. Perfect location easy walk to Joseph’s cute little downtown. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great family vacation!

So glad we went! Joseph, OR is a hidden gem. So much to do and see. All the outdoor fun you could want. This little 2 bedroom cottage was just right for our family and dog. Close to downtown, places to walk the dog around, and a fenced in spacious back yard. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

perfect spot

My husband and I and dogs went to Jospeh to hike and have a quick getaway. The house was perfect for us! It was clean, cozy, great location to hike and go to the lake. We were also able to walk to town. Our dogs loved roaming the big yard after a long hike. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It needs to have central air and access to local TV
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

A great little cottage

Once again we had a wonderful stay at the Serendipity Cottage. Super clean, well equipped and close to everything. Our poodles love the big, fenced yard. We had a minor issue with the TV and the coffee maker and Adam and Stephanie both came by and got us set up. They are excellent hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Perfect in every way

My husband and I traveled to Joseph with our dog. The house had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for our dog and the neighborhood was fun to explore. The kitchen was very well stocked and the living room was very comfortable. The gas stove warmed the place completely. The bedroom was great with lots of storage for our things. We can’t wait to return in the summer and enjoy the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen and Jacqueline C.

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

Lovely cottage

Have never been to Joseph.. Home was well equipped with everything we needed Yard was great for our dog who loves Frisbee. Plenty of room.to play The ysrd had 5 deer when we arrived . They seem to hav
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda P.

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

Joseph

Very nice property. Wish it had air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

A perfect spot to take in this charming town!

We had a wonderful week in this sweet little cottage that has a way of taking you back in time while meeting all of the basic needs, along with plenty of little touches of modern and care from the hosts. Stephanie and her husband arrived with snow shovels to clear out the driveway upon a heavy snowfall, and her communication was top notch! Great people who love what they do. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024