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.
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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
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
John Day
Located in John Day, this chalet is in the city centre 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 try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Painted Sky Center for the Arts - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Clyde Holiday State Park - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
Bates State Park - 53 min drive - 61.8 km
Restaurants
Outpost Pizza Pub and Grill - 3 min drive
Squeeze-In - 3 min drive
1188 Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 20 min walk
Subway - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?
As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$433, including 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.
How much is parking at Vacation and Business Get-A-Way/Lay-Over?
On-site 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?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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!
Amazing property. Beautifully decorated and wonderfully stocked with everything we needed. Host was helpful and prompt with communication. We truly had a wonderful stay.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Gina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cheryll L.
28 Sept 2018
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
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!).
Great rental! Served as a great home base for exploring the John Day Fossil Beds and surrounding areas.
Paula W.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jim and Sandy Bay
Jim discovered the John Day Valley in August of 1972. He bought an old mining claim on Big Canyon Mountain that day and has been enjoying the valley ever since. He came up every year for 34 years always with the dream to retire here. Jim and Sandy finally moved to the John Day Valley permanently in 2006 and wanted to provide quality vacation rentals for others to be able to enjoy vacation here also. They now have 3 vacation properties in the valley, each one very different from the other.
Why they chose this property
We loved this property for its privacy, access to town, beautiful views and all the up to date amenities of a modern efficient, yet country home.
What makes this property unique
Centrally located to entire valley and town yet totally private and quiet. Great for reunions and group events and meetings with large deck with bar-b-q and bar and big living room and landscaped high desert yard and views forever.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests