Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

Q: Where is Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cabin in La Grande is in the mountains, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Union County Fairgrounds, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Riverside Park and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Our experience was truly amazing. The cabin is situated in the mountains. The property owners have thought of everything from the fenced yard and dog door for your pet, to entertainment provided for young and old alike. The cabin is rustic, clean and absolutely beautiful inside. Also, hiking trails are within walking distance from the cabin.

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It is a beautiful rustic property in a beautiful location in the woods with a fenced in yard for the kiddos and large dogs. It felt very secluded, yet it's only a few miles from all of the conveniences of LaGrande. The main area to cook, eat and socialize is large. The bedrooms are comfy and the master suite and bathroom is very nice. You can see the trail head for the MERA from the kitchen window where there are retails to hike and mountain bike. I will definitely stay there again!

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