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Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District

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Stunning two-story house with a central entrance and balcony, set amidst a serene winter landscape.
Staircase leads to a cozy upper floor with a carpeted landing and a comfortable bed in the background.
Surrounded by lush gardens, this serene outdoor space offers a peaceful retreat.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and lamp, featuring a unique star-shaped wall decoration and a door to an outdoor area with city views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinetry, and a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Baker City, OR
  • Baker Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Adler House Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Baker City Mini-Loop
    ‪6 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Baker City

Heart of Baker City.Within a 5-minute walk of this Baker City vacation home, you'll find Geiser Grand Hotel and Great Salt Lick Sculpture. Crossroads Carnegie Art Center and Baker Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baker Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Salt Lick Sculpture - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Adler House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Baker City Mini-Loop - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oregon Trail Monument - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger Bob's Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Little Pig - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Inland Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Eagle Cap Grill - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District

The perfect getaway in this restored Historic Home. The Wisdom House is the oldest home in Baker City, est. 1878. It is in the Heart of Downtown Historic District just walking distance to shops, restaurants, museums, parks and so much more. This Historic Home features 4 bedrooms. Bed #1 is on the Main floor with a Queen Bed; Bed#2 is on the 2nd floor has a King bed. Double glass window/doors lead onto the balcony. Bed #3 is on the 2nd floor with a Queen Bed. It has doors leading out to the balcony. The upstairs 2nd floor bedrooms open up onto a Balcony overlooking Downtown Baker City. The siting area on the 2nd floor has a full size sofa which is a hide-a-bed. Leading up the steps to the 3rd floor is the Bed #4 which the entire floor is an open concept with 4 single beds and aa 3/4 size bed. Two of the beds on the 3rd floor are antiques. One is said to have come on the Oregon Wagon Trail. There is a eat-in kitchen with a gas free standing fireplace in the corner. Adjoining is the dinning room and next to it is the living room. Both the living room and dining room proudly display window balances original to the house from 1878. There are two bathrooms. One is located on the main floor and the 2nd bathroom is on the 2nd floor. The upstairs bathroom features a claw-foot bathtub and Plush bathrobes are provided for your comfort in the bathroom armoire. This home has Central Air-conditioning for those hot days. Free Wireless Internet. Flat screen televisions are provided, with Roku, Netflix, Hulu, other free steaming channels. The downstairs Frame TV has a DVD' player as well as set up for local channels..

Large yard for any function or activity planned such as Family Reunions, Weddings, Company Meetings, or just a fun getaway. Come Check out the PIG!!! A Charcoal BBQ that looks like a Pig is provided. There is also a propane BBQ available.

There are several areas to lounge around the large yard. Back patio has siting area with a propane firepit for your enjoyment.

Arrangements can be made for any special package to include Anniversary Horse and Buggy Ride around town (as available)

The house features Artisans art work, soaps, etc. which are available for your purchase.

Property manager

Veronica

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Strict no smoking policy on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Adult supervision is required on the balacony

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Max 20 total people w/ additional fee-larger event
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. Note from host: Max 20 total people w/ additional fee-larger event For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Wisdom House Built 1878 Heart Historic District
Wisdom Built 1878 Heart Downtown Baker City Historic District
Wisdom Built 1878 Heart Historic District
Wisdom House Built 1878 Heart Historic District
Wisdom Built 1878 Heart Downtown Baker City Historic District
Wisdom House Built 1878 Heart Historic District
Wisdom Built 1878 Heart Downtown Baker City Historic District
Wisdom Built 1878 Heart Historic District

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District to the airport?

This vacation home is 98.4 mi (98-min drive) away from the Pendleton, OR (PDT-Eastern Oregon Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District to downtown Baker City?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Baker City.

Wisdom House Built 1878, In The Heart Of Downtown Baker City Historic District Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful historic house!

What a lovely stay! It's a beautiful and unique house. Close to restaurants and other places to walk to. Very clean and well stocked. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely historical home

I am originally from Baker City, born and raised and have lots of family still there. My family of 5 and my parents decided to rent this beautiful historic home. The home itself was very clean and so cool with all the history and old charm. My family loves history and enjoyed the books about the original owners. The hosts were great, easy to communicate with and reasonable with request, allowing us to have a Thanksgiving gathering at the home. The house was very well stocked with necessities and had an impressive dish selection, great for a holiday meal.The yard was expansive and great for a holiday football. This home is in a central location, great for exploring Baker City. I would absolutely recommend a stay in this beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATTI A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY S., Boise

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Getaway in Baker City, OR at the Wisdom House

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this historic home. It was built in 1878 but has every modern comfort and convenience. Well equipped kitchen, all the amenities you would want in the bathrooms. Lots of beds, big dining room, very nice outdoor patio. Only a two block walk to Main Street. Never used our car once we arrived. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Lydia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Veronica was/is amazing taking care of us/everything. She was/is super easy to communicate with even when you have issues with VRBO. She reached out to VRBO to give me a call to help me. Thank you Veronica for everything! Enjoyed all the local paintings and products for sale. Even purchased some. Read the book you had in the parlor about the house. Good read. Everything is within walking distance. We would stay here again. Our friends are considering this place for their family gatherings in near future. Enjoyed Baker City! Everyone so friendly and helpful. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mysti B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Kick Off

Our family felt very welcomed by Veronica and our stay in the house was just what we needed for the holiday season. Perfect location to all things in town. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we might have needed. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay! We will be back every year for our competition. Our guests have already reached out to other groups they travel with to book this house! We were very pleased with our stay! Thank you for an amazing opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls' Trip

We had a great time! The location is perfect for walking to downtown shops and eateries. The weather was lovely allowing us to enjoy relaxing conversation in the large well maintained yard and patio. Beds and linens were excellent and the kitchen was well stocked. We were surprised by the television that just came on suddenly (twice a day). We couldn't find a timer setting on it, so we simply turned it off and had a good laugh. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Charm

The house was clean and just as promised, it was an historic adventure. We did have a little trouble getting in when we arrived, as there were issues with the doors working properly. the owner was quick to rectify the problem and the rest of our stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Memorial Visit

Had a great time at the property. There was plenty of room and beds but the best part was the large yard and BBQs. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele R., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Win win!

Yes to the Wisdom House for everyone who has the opportunity to stay! AND the Baker City community hails the refurbishing of this beautiful home. Saving history is vital to thriving cities. Baker is full of stories, beautiful old buildings and wonderful small shops and eateries. You owe yourself a visit! PS. Veronica goes out of her way to make your stay just right! She is highly respected in her small community as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john p., White Salmon,WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect for our cycling group
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., West Jordan, UT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this vintage home.

So much history with this home, we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day

We enjoyed our stay at the Wisdom House. When we checked in we had a few problems and Veronica was there to solve these issues immediately. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly wonderful stay

We wish we would have had more time to spend than the one night. The yard was beautiful and inviting. The house was homey and elegant at the same time. Great little find!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house!

What a neat property to stay at! It was very comfortable and we had plenty of space! We would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cool experience

Loved the house and it’s history. Such a cool experience staying at the Wisdom house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

gloria b.

Liked: Cleanliness

wisdom house retreat

The overall experience was very good. The house has so much character. We all loved it. The house needed to have housekeeping make a quick walk through before we arrived. The grounds were very well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Q., Portland,OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic home experience with updated amenities

The house is located in the historic district of Baker City, It is close to downtown shops and areas of interest. The home is historic but has updated kitchen and baths. I stayed in the bedroom on the first floor and my friends managed the steep staircase to the lovely 2nd floor. We did not access or use the third floor area. We got a quick response when we emailed Victoria regarding the blinds. There is also an alarm system for safety.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, and a fun house to explore

This house is prob the best rental in Baker City for groups. The location is walking distance to fun things down town, even in the winter. The house itself takes a full 20 min to explore; there are so many rooms and interesting things to see. Interesting nooks and decor add to the charm. As with old houses, bathrooms are an issue; 1 upstairs and 1 down stairs. The shower didn't work for us due to pipes freezing. The bath/shower upstairs is challenging for older fellows.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie R., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway in a piece of history

We spent a great 7 nights at the Wisdom House over Christmas. The house has everything you need for a memorable and comfortable stay. The beds and linens are very comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked. The big bathroom has a clawfoot tub that's great for soaking. We enjoyed many dinners around the big dining room table, and a great Christmas Eve and morning around the tree with the fireplaces crackling. Main street is just a block away with lots of great shops to explore. We skiied several days at Anthony Lakes, which was such a relaxing and fun break from the chaos of bigger ski resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jenny H.

Beautiful Historic Home

The house is full of history and stocked perfectly for a stay. The king bed in the master bedroom is super comfortable and the linens were lovely. The only issue was the house was infested with 100’s of flies (both dead and alive) and other bugs. Maybe it had something to do with the time of year but the bugs were a bit much.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great old home in Baker City

Clean enjoyable old Victorian home. As advertised on VRBO. Lots of amenities Only downside was that it is really right downtown. It was a holiday night so quiet on the streets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021