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Waterfront Home on Wallowa Lake with private sauna, dock & amazing view

Vacation home near Wallowa Lake in Joseph

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Interior
Private kitchen
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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom76 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Joseph, OR
  • Place, Wallowa Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wallowa Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Wallowa Lake Tramway
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Joseph

On waterfront.At this Joseph vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wallowa Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Wallowa River. Wallowa County Museum and Valley Bronze Gallery & Foundry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Wallowa Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wallowa Lake County Park Public Beach - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Wallowa Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wallowa Lake Tramway - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Eagle Cap Wilderness Pack Station - 19 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slack Drinks and Dining - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blythe Cricket - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Chocolates - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Embers Brew House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Spot - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Home on Wallowa Lake with private sauna, dock & amazing view

Summary:

Ottertail Cabin



The Space:

This adorable cabin is straight out of Pinterest! Simple little home in the very best ways. Enter this cute home through the new addition that has a seating bench, a private washer/dryer, and adorable old-school lockers. Step into the kitchen that has plenty of prep and cooking space with beautiful appliances and prep the family meals while looking out the windows towards Wallowa Lake. The dining area is just past the kitchen which leads into the living room. The open floor plan of the home keeps everyone together during your stay.



The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed and a twin day bed. The bathroom has a large tiled step-in shower and is located between the two bedrooms. The bedroom on the left has beautiful French doors that open into the living room. The living room also has beautiful large picture windows that look out onto the wrap-around deck that boasts a propane firepit and plenty of outside seating.



A small yard is located on the end of the deck which leads you to the beautiful new sauna that has incredible views of Wallowa Lake also! Enjoy your own private boat dock during your stay at the Ottertail Cabin. Read a book, soak up the sun, listen to music, browse on your phone, however you choose to spend your days, this home will be intertwined with all the memories of your stay at Wallowa Lake.



THINGS TO KNOW

Seasonal private docks are typically placed for Memorial Day thru Labor Day. These are placed and pulled by a 3rd party and several variables come into play such as lake levels, snow and company availability. We do our best, but these items are non refundable items if a problem occurs with their timing of putting in the water and pulling from the water.

Seasonal bbqs are available from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. BBQs are propane and tanks are provided. We strongly encourage you to review your tank level in the morning and if a replacement is needed please reach out to your local contact for a tank replacement.

Occupancy and parking can not be exceeded.

No fires or firepits are ever allowed due to the heavy timbered area and county restrictions but the propane fireplace is allowed.

Winter Rentals: We always recommend 4x4, chains or studded tires to get to our winter open houses. Some renters have better traction tires and can access the homes without them but we don't recommend it. Also, weather changes rapidly in our mountain location. We always suggest preparing for the worst. Also, many Les Schwab Tire Centers have the ability to purchase tire chains, and if you don't use them, will take them on return.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing 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

  • Unit size: 816 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Waterfront Home on Wallowa Lake with private sauna, dock & amazing view Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret L., Cadillac

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the lake. Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great except the home wasn't very clean. Floora were pretty dirty. Due to there not being a dishwasher we found the dishes were put away dirty and plates stuck together. Everything else was great. Beds were comfortable and location was amazing. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved spending the weekend at your home on the lake! The deck and dock were perfect. The hammock was a bonus. I would definitely stay again - it was a memorable weekend with my adult children. The lake was peaceful and the view was breathtaking. I had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Excellent accommodations, beautiful grounds, great location. Superb communication with host. Kitchen stocked. Really couldn't have been better. Thank you Janelle!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and quiet

The property is amazing with great views and perfect for a couple .The only issue is that the internet is very spotty and was out for 2 of the 4 days we stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our weekend getaway

The property is adorable, excellent attention to decorative details, very comfortable, kitchen is well-equipped, beds are comfortable. We enjoyed the board games provided by the owner. Everything inside and out was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely gorgeous

We loved our stay at this cozy cabin surrounded by stunning landscape.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Walla Walla

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We rented this for a weekend get away for our 8 year olds birthday, and it was perfect. Instant communication with the host, the place was clean. We definitely will rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

E H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Suggestions for Ottertail

1. Sauna not working. 2. Check propane heater. 3. Dryer squeaks loudly after running awhile. 4. Garbage disposal smelled terrible when we arrived and water needed to be run to smell and taste better. 5. Would be nice to have a blind in the bathroom. 6. Microwave food cover would be useful. Loved our stay though! Wished to use the sauna, so that was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake view serenity

Very nice place. Cozy cabin. Well maintained and furnished. Easy to navigate once their.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing time with excellent views

Very comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Winter Hideaway

All my expectations were exceeded. The views, the cozy and beautifully arranged cabin, the quietness and long walks in the snow were exactly what I was hoping for. I did not want to leave and so arranged to extend my stay. I’m glad I did because a winter storm blew through while I sat curled up by the fire, watching snow fall and deer wander past the front window. Heaven! I will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Annaversry Getaway

This is a gem on Lake Willowa. The views, the sauna, heading out into the Willowas to explore... It felt comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean property!

There were a few things missing. We had to go and fill up the propane bottle. The sauna switch was a little Temperamental. The driveway was difficult, we have a full size pickup and it was hard to get in and out. Only room for 1 vehicle for sure. Over all the house was great. The view was amazing. The sauna was a wonderful add on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T., Cheney, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing home, beautiful area

The home was so cozy and tastefully decorated. Excellent choices in books to read. Everything worked as expected, management was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

We absolutely loved staying at this adorable place on the lake! The sauna was so great and the house was clean and tidy. We will definitely be coming back to visit this spot again. Wallowa Lake is one of my favorite places and I’m happy we found this perfect vacation rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021