The Wallowa Lake Chalets are situated between Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. These Chalets have an open floor plan and were designed to encapsulate the natural surrounding beauty. The decks of the Chalets stand 26 ft above the ground creating some of the most surreal views that can be found anywhere in Wallowa County. The Chalets can be accessed by a ½ mile of rugged gravel road off of Wallowa Lake Hwy. The Chalets are about 8 min. from Joseph, OR.
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The space
You will have access to both Chalets, which are identical. Each Chalet is about 600 sqft floor plan. Each Chalet has about 275 sqft of semi-covered deck. The property is about 1/2 acre and guests are welcome to the entire property where there is a path. Each Chalet is a 2 bedroom w/ 1 bath. These are modern Chalets that were finished in 2023. They have an open floor plan with a lot of natural light. The Chalets face west, which faces the Wallowa Mtns, the Wallowa River, and Wallowa Lake.
As you enter the Chalet you will find a cozy living space with wood and a wood stove. Adjacent to the living space is the dining and kitchen area. The kitchen is fully equipt with a 4 burner stove/oven, small size refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. You will also find plenty of pots, pans, utensils, and a coffee maker to create your meals and anything you might need during your stay. The chalets have excellent fiber internet at 100 Mbps. However, we have purposely not furnished the Chalets with TVs.
The bathroom is on the main floor and has a large shower. The laundry room with a washer and dryer is right next to the bathroom. The chalets have two bedrooms. The first bedroom is a “loft bedroom” and has a queen bed. It is open to the downstairs living room and provides beautiful views of the Mtns and Wallowa Lake. The second bedroom, which is on the main floor, has a double-twin bunk bed. The decks at the chalets are spectacular. Each Deck has a gas grill and bar style eating area and lawn chairs for relaxing.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
1. Wilderness area. Adjacent to the property is 2000 acres of public land, the Chalets are also located near Oregon’s largest Wilderness area and some of the most remote backcountry in the Northwest. Thus, there are insects and wild animals. We do not use harmful chemicals or poisons to keep nature out. Please do not leave food out, this will attract insects, chipmunks, birds, foxes, coyotes, and even black bears.
2. The Chalets are on a sensitive septic system, PLEASE do not flush anything except toilet paper in the toilet.
3. Pet Policy- We are open to 4-legged family members. The Chalets are Cozy! Which makes them not ideal for dogs that have a lot of energy. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We are open to dogs that are non-vocal, that do not need to be on the furniture, and that are chill. This might be a chill “lap dog” or an older Golden Retriever-type dog that is not interested in retrieving anymore. We cannot have dogs that bark at other guests, run wild, or bark because it is fun. Although we are open to pets there are certain guidelines to follow as not everyone who stays at the Chalets love pets. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs are not allowed on furniture or left inside or outside unattended. Please pick up after your dog and do not leave the dog outside unattended. Always keep your dog on a leash…foxes and deer frequent the property often. Pets may not be left unattended at any time. Wallowa Lake Chalets is not responsible for and will hold accountable pet owners for, any injury or damage caused by pets. In addition, the owner of the pet that causes injury or damage to others is expected to resolve the issue directly with the injured party. Thank you for following these rules.
4. Accessibility. This home is accessed by a ½ mile of rugged gravel road off of Wallowa Lake Hwy. There will be pot-holes on the road. If it is snowy or icy we highly recommend chains and vehicles with AWD/4wdr. Do NOT bring extra long Sprinter Vans or Trucks w/Extended Cabs and 8ft beds, or trailers.
5. Parents of young children should be aware that the property is located on a slope. Thus, there are a lot of rocks and at times unstable terrain around the chalets. This is not a great location for Children to be unsupervised.
6. For your safety and the safety of others we have a camera that looks over the parking lot.
7. By accepting a reservation with us, you acknowledge that the use of amenities such as fireplaces, decks, sloping property and the like may be potentially dangerous and involve potential risks if improperly used, particularly with regard to children and such use is at your own risk.
8. Winter storms are common and can be awesome. The Chalets are located at about 4300 ft elevation. Storms come in during the winter, spring, summer, and fall. This means the Chalets can lose power any time of the year, please be prepared. We do our best to manage the rugged county road during the winter. However, it may take 1-3 days for a snow-removal resource to get to the chalets after a snowstorm. From Dec-April winter storms with snow, ice, and wind are common. This means you will probably be driving on snow to access the Chalets. We do provide de-icer and snow shovels at the Chalets. If you are not comfortable driving in variable snow conditions, please do not come to the Chalets during the winter. Extensive power outages and impassable snow storms are not the norm, but they do happen. If these events do happen and negatively disrupt your stay, we will be fair and work with you.
**As the registered guest, you're required to share this information with others in your party and take responsibility for any damage(s) that might incur during your stay.
Please No smoking
Check-in after 4 pm (we can probably be flexible on non-peak days)
Check out at 10 am (we can probably be flexible on non-peak days)
Guest access
We are about 5 minutes from the remote wilderness of the Eagle Cap Wilderness area. We are 8 minutes from the town of Joseph. We are 5 minutes from Wallowa Lake State Park. You can access the 2000 acres of the East Moraine Community Forest from the Chalets. There is no direct easement access to Wallowa Lake from the Chalets. You can walk to Wallowa Lake, which is about a 15 min walk.
Other things to note
- Parking- Each Chalet has two designated parking spots. Extra long vehicles such as the 170 Sprinter Van or a QuadCab truck w/extra long bed are going to have to do a 5-10 point turn to get out. Also, the road to the chalets has pot-holes which is not ideal for vehicles that have been lowered.
- Trailers- If your trailer is light enough to be able to physically turn it and is less than 12 ft-ish feet, you should be fine. However, that will count as one of your parking spots.
- Winter storms are common and can be awesome. The Chalets are located at about 4300 ft elevation. Storms come in during the winter, spring, summer, and fall. This means the Chalets can lose power any time of the year, please be prepared. We do our best to manage the rugged county road that leads to the Chalets during the winter. However, it may take 1-3 days for a snow-removal resource to get to the chalets after a snowstorm. From Dec-April winter storms with snow, ice, and wind are common. This means you will probably be driving on snow to access the Chalets. We do provide de-icer and snow shovels at the Chalets. If you are not comfortable driving in variable snow conditions, please do not come to the Chalets during the winter. Power outages and impassable snow storms are not the norm, but they do happen. If these events do happen and negatively disrupt your stay, we will be fair and work with you.
