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Tucked in the woods next to Mount Emily Recreation Area, this 3 bedroom cabin offers a serene retreat. Host dinner parties in the large kitchen or cook on the BBQ under the covered deck while your dogs play freely. Finish your day cozied up next to the wood stove.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 10 1800 sq ft
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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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property is also known as
The Owl's Nest Trail Side La Grande
The Owl's Nest Trail Side Private vacation home
The Owl's Nest Trail Side Private vacation home La Grande
About the area
Located in La Grande, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Elgin Opera House, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riverside Park and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Grande, OR
What's nearby
- Union County Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
- Riverside Park - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
- Eastern Oregon Fire Museum - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
- Grande Ronde Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
- Hot Lake Springs - 24 min drive - 24.6 km
Restaurants
- Smokehouse Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Starbucks - 13 min drive
- Taco Bell - 14 min drive
- Dutch Bros Coffee - 13 min drive
- Taco Time - 13 min drive
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Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn C.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious Getaway
Carolyn C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Duane P.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Duane P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew V.
Apr 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Matthew V.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amber D.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort in a great setting
Amber D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Duncan R.
Jan 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Area
Duncan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sherry M.
Feb 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Benny's introduction to the family
Sherry M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Matt H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leasa C.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Leasa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Edward H.
Apr 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a large number of guests
Edward H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt V.
Nov 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cozy Cabin with Amazing views and surroundings
Matt V.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa D.
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet relaxation
Melissa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristy
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kristy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin S.
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Robin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith H.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Grande Getaway
Judith H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mt Emily Trip
Patricia S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doreen F., WA
Sep 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite E. Oregon Stay
Doreen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Signe K.
Jan 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding night for my son - they loved it
Signe K.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle N.
Jul 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect get away!
Michelle N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Marilyn M.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family time
Marilyn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Debra B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
JC D.
Feb 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High end cabin experience
JC D.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda Baxter N.
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the Woods
Linda Baxter N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Craig H.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Craig H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn S.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic vrbo
Carolyn S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024