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Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead!

3 bedroom 6 bed cabin tucked in the woods next to Mount Emily Recreation Area (3,700 acres of recreation and miles of free trails) -- just minutes from town. Enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing right out the front door. Host a dinner party in the large kitchen, or cook on the BBQ under the covered deck while your dogs play in the fenced yard. Finish your day cozied up next to the wood stove while the kids enjoy a movie in the bunk room.

Property manager

Wesley Campbell

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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
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About the area

Map
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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Side A Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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).

How much does it cost to stay at Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! ?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! on Aug 3, 2025 start from CA $339.72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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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Life in the Woods - Minutes to town! Mt. Emily Retreat at the MERA Trailhead! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We booked this property because of its remote location. The home is very comfortable and met all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Perfection! This was the perfect place for the family to gather. So clean, amazing views, plenty of room for family dinners. Card games until after midnight. We got to watch the snow pile up. Went on a mile hike with the
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This property and location are amazing in all ways . Micah has been a great host every time we stay there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Beautiful surroundings to explore the home was clean and beds were very comfortable. The deck was a lovely setting to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The property was great and just what we needed for our stay. Beautiful location and easy to go and ski!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Excellent location outside of town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Enjoyed dinner outside on the great deck area after a nice walk on all the close by trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great for a large number of guests
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Property was clean and in great shape
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

The home was just as pictured. Home was well equipped and just what we needed for a few days to relax. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

It was a perfect fit for our family. There was enough space for all of us, it was clean and so easy to get checked in. The view from the property was so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Property was perfect. Lots of trails. Very quiet. Home was amazing. Lots of room for all of us. Very clean. Had everything they said it had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Quiet, peaceful location, comfortable beds, all the necessary amenities. Great communication with the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Comfy, cozy, clean. Fantastic stay and the dogs loved it too. The location, the view, the home. Nothing disappoints. We hope to return and bring the grandkids, they would have a blast riding the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Our family, three married couples, stayed here for the third time! We love this place. The trails are great for hiking. The woods are beautiful. It is a gorgeous little retreat. The host is the kindest person who wants to make your stay perfect. Five out of five stars is simply not enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Such a great place to gather with family. Games, outdoor space for talking and relaxing. Beds were comfortable and very clean. We just did not have time to take advantage of all the outdoor opportunities. Love to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

I frequently do road trips across the US with my two pups, and I used to stay at roadside motels, but this time I decided to use VRBO, and I was blown away at how awesome this place was. First off, the arrival was really easy given that there is a huge driveway and an extra wide covered parking stall that could support two Ford F150s. There is a big fenced off area so i put the dogs there first. Then the entire area was well lit, which made unloading easy. The door had a digital lock amd it was easy to get in. The cabin was nice and toasty, there were plenty of plates, cups, towels, etc. There were also nice little additions like a towel to use for cleaning the dogs. The interior was perfectly renovated, and it was obvious they spent a lot of money. There were plenty of new TVs, board games, wifi... pretty much everything you could want. And finally, everything was labled so things were easy to find. Would highly reccomend for people who are fed up with going to the big cities for holidays and staying at overpriced 5 star hotels. I, myself, am from Whistler, Canada, and I much prefer authentic cabin experiences like this one.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This cabin is one of the prettiest and idyllic we’ve ever stayed at! It’s nestled in the woods at the top of the mountain near Mt Emily recreation, a quick drive down the hill to town. The house itself is very well stocked and the beds are definitely the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in at a VRBO. We really enjoyed the comfortable deck and fenced in backyard for the pups! Wes and Micah are great communicators! We can’t wait to return for a longer visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

had lots of fun
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Refreshing views and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023