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Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over

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A view through a window with a stained glass depicting a tree, overlooking a valley with mountains, a town, and a wooden fence. - Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over (John Day)
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry. - Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over (John Day)
A house with a front porch, a small garden, and a bench. - Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over (John Day)
A residential house with a front porch, a small garden, and a view of a hilly landscape. - Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over (John Day)
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At Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over, you can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like kayaking and bicycling at this chalet. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over

  • A Fly-in or Drive-in retreat.
    Discounts with stays over 5 nights.
    One of 4 places we have. If this is taken, inquire anyway for possible cancellations or other openings. John Day Valley Rentals
    The John Day Valley Chalet, as we like to call it, is located right above the town of John Day, Oregon and just below the airport. It has a great view of the entire eastern valley and of Big Canyon Mountain to the south. It is a perfect vacation home for families or an ideal location as a corporate lodging facility for those coming for a few days on business in the valley.
    The Chalet is very private, sitting on 3 acres, out of sight of the few other homes in the area. It is completely furnished with a complete modern kitchen and all the amenities of a nice country retreat, though you won't be roughing it. It sleeps 6 in three spacious bedrooms with pillow top queen beds and a couple of single floor mattresses for the kids or extra vacationers. There are two full bathrooms, one with double sink and double shower and large walk-in closet.
    There is dish TV with HBO and player with numerous videos, CD player, internet and local telephone as well as laundry room.
    Outside we have a 15 x 22 ft. deck with Patio set and Bar and Bar-b-que. Steps go down to a large yard overlooking the valley complete with Gazebo, Fire pit, Horse shoe pit and just outdoor lounging.
    The driveway is large enough for large RV's to turn around in or park next to the home itself.
    There is also a nice 6 x 10 ft. wire kennel with dog house for outside use and a dog house in the garage for inside use on cold or hot days.
    No dogs in the house. Hardwood floors and wood and cloth furniture.
    Like I said, the home is totally furnished and equipped. Just bring your suitcase and your groceries.
    It is beautiful, quiet and clean and we leave the keys in our car in this country.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

Dogs only, limited to two, fenced kennel and garage available. Clean up after them. Please be aware of your pets actions. Not allowed on furniture.

Please care for our home and garden. Writing on or scratching up walls or furniture will be noted and charged.

$300 fine for smoking in house

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Located in John Day, this chalet is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clyde Holiday State Park and John Day River, while Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum and Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding. Visit our John Day travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Painted Sky Center for the Arts
    1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum
    1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Grant County Historical Museum
    5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Clyde Holiday State Park
    15 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bates State Park
    35 min drive - 60.4 km

Restaurants

  • Outpost Pizza Pub and Grill
    3 min drive
  • 1188 Brewing Company
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    19 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    20 min walk
  • Timbers Bistro
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over located?

This family-friendly John Day chalet is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Painted Sky Center for the Arts, John Day River, and Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum. Blue Mountain Hospital and Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic property. Very comfortable with all amenities you could hope for. Perfect for our yearly old men on motorcycles trip. Amazing scenery and well maintained and clean roads. If we go back to this area we will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Fantastic location and great clean property!! Was nice to relax after long days of hiking and not being in a hotel room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and Bright

I stayed here with a group of two and also a group of seven, and it is great for both. The views from the spacious living room are spectacular, especially the morning sunrise in the East.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasantly surprised!

This house and location is much better than you would assume from the listing. What a great house! We really enjoyed it. And what a view! You can’t go wrong with this house. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Cousin Get Together

This was our second time renting this home. The house is great for large groups and the open floor plan is great for visiting, playing games, and shared meals. The property is beautiful and the views gorgeous. The owner is great he even came out to handle a wasp problem for us. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring Break/ birthday

It was absolutely beautiful. The view in the morning sitting outside drinking my coffee was priceless. The was so much to see around John Day. The people were very pleasant in town. We loved the neighbor hood deer. Jim is a very nice man to talk to and very helpful. The house was clean and stocked with almost everything you would need. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wedding trip

House was perfect for our family. Plenty of dishes/utensils (awesome). The A/C was struggling when we arrived but we noticed the “change filter” warning and we were able to find the replacement filters and changed it out (note: whomever changed it out last forgot to remove the plastic!).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treasured this place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, quiet and comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

John Day stay

Beautiful home, well equipped, great directions. Would recommend to others wanting to spend time in a small friendly town with great food at local restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever vrbo

A beautiful and well furnished property. We loved it and would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway with stunning views

Our family had a wonderful stay at this VRBO. The location was perfect and the views were unforgettable — we enjoyed them every day. The place was comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. Highly recommend and we’d love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in John Day! The house, back patio and spacious yard was perfect for our 7 person group. Kitchen well stocked, comfortable beds and great views. Jim was quick to respond. We explored the nearby National Forests with our Jeeps and I enjoyed a good cardio walk from the house up to the plateau. Will recommend to others .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Beautifully decorated and wonderfully stocked with everything we needed. Host was helpful and prompt with communication. We truly had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is well appointed, quiet and has wonderful views—you thought of everything—and the art is well done.
Forever
Quiet
Nice touches throughout
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The crew enjoyed there stay, Jim the host was very responsive when contacted.Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic

Wet Impressed with this property! Have stayed here twice now and been great each time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

John Day home

What a beautiful place with a wonderful view of the mountains, valley and town of John Day! We all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing retreat

This house is in a great location, close to restaurants, etc., but up & away from traffic. It was a great jump off point for our exploration. Comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen, beautiful view from the deck. Very relaxing space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views!!!

Great place and very comfortable. The VRBO charges are not explained well and hard to navigate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter

Nice and easy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Together

The view of John Day and the valley is beautiful. The yard and porches were well kept and we all had a great time playing horse shoes and hanging outside. The house is well stocked don’t over shop like I did! We would stay here again. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt so comfortable in this beautiful home! Every little thing has been considered and supplied .... from luggage racks (often missing) to USB chargers bedside. There is nothing rental or part-time about the furnishings, appliances, cookware or other amenities. A very, quiet and private location ... we saw one car (at a distance) and a whole family of deer all week. And the view!!! Amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Home and View. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!

Jim and Sandy were super nice and helpful. The home is truly georgeous and clean. Well maintained and stocked. The pictures do not do the this home due justice. It’s stunning. I really did not want to leave. Thank you both so much for a well needed place to vacation. Take care
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018