The Wisdom House est. 1878

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9.8Outstanding
(68 Ratings)
"The booking, check in and out processes where so easy. Communicating with the host was super quick, and helping. The house is beautiful and having the fully stocked kitchen was amazingly helpful and ..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(68 Ratings)

House in Baker City, OR

16 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

The Wisdom House was built 1878, and is in the Heart of Downtown Baker City Historic District. it is the oldest home in Baker City still proudly displaying its original valances/draperies in the living room and dining room from 1878. This home is the perfect getaway within walking distance to shops, restaurants museums, parks and so much more. It has central heat and air conditioning. Sleeps 16. Great for large group gatherings in the l
landscaped yard with host approval, fee may apply

The perfect getaway in this restored Historic Home. The Wisdom House is the oldest home in Baker City, circa 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, 2 baths, dining room, eat-in kitchen breakfast area and loft area. The upstairs 2nd floor bedrooms open up onto a Balcony overlooking Downtown Baker City. The 3rd floor is an open floor with 4 twin beds and 3/4 bed. One bedroom is located on the first floor. The upstairs bathroom features a claw-foot bathtub and Plush bathrobes are provided for your comfort. This home has Central Air-conditioning for those hot days. Free Wireless Internet. Three flat screen televisions are provided for each of the 3 floors with Roku, DVD`s.

Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16, Beds/Sofa beds for 14 plus air mattresses if needed

Bedroom 1: 1 King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: 4 twin, full bed and roll away cot
Loft area: 1 double sofa bed
Living room: 1 Queen sofa bed

Bedroom #1 has a King size Bed, opens up to the balcony on the second floor over looking 2nd Street and the Historic District. Bedroom

#2 has a Queen size bed and has access to the balcony, Bedroom

#3 has a Queen bed,

Bedroom #4 is the 3rd floor open floor with 4 twin beds, a full bed and a roll away cot.

Loft area on the second floor has a double size sofa bed

Downstairs living room has a Queen size sofa bed. there are pillows and comforter for Living Room Sofa Bed in the chest behind door by the sofa.

Rooms have central air and heat.

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1: toilet, tub
Upstairs bath with a Claw Foot Tub
Bathroom 2: toilet, shower
Downstairs Bathroom

Guest will have access to the entire home except for locked owner closets.

The entire yard is also available and a charcoal and propane BBQ are provided. Note: propane for BBQ and fire pit is provided as a curtesy but not guaranteed.

The upstairs 2nd floor bedrooms open up to the balcony and are available to guests. Adult supervision is a must if children are in the balcony. No horse playing allowed out in the balcony.

Host is available to answer any questions, concerns, or set up a special activity via email, phone or text as needed and/or meet in person if preferred. We value your privacy and therefore have a self check-in/out system.

The home is in the Baker City Historic District two blocks from Main Street Downtown
Guest Limits:
Only the number of guests listed on the reservation are permitted to stay overnight.
Any additional overnight guests must be added to the reservation prior to arrival or immediately upon check-in.
The platform will recalculate the reservation total based on the number of guests if appliable.

Day visitors are limited to up to 5 additional guests beyond those listed on the reservation and must vacate by 8:00 PM, unless otherwise approved in writing.

Unapproved large gatherings may incur a minimum $650 fee and may result in immediate termination of the reservation. Any gathering that exceeds the number of overnight guests count on the reservation plus the 5 allowed number of approved day visitors is considered a large gathering and requires prior written approval from the host.

Balcony & Safety:
• The upstairs bedrooms open to a balcony that is available for guest use.
• Minors may use the balcony only under direct adult supervision.
• No horseplay is permitted on the balcony.

Restricted Areas:
• Locked owner closets and locked exterior buildings are off-limits.

Smoking:
• This is a strictly non-smoking property, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices.
• Smoking outdoors must be at least 15 feet from doors and windows, and materials must be disposed of properly (not inside receptacles).
• Evidence of smoking will result in a minimum $550 fee for cleaning, odor removal, and remediation.

Pets:
• Pets are not permitted on the property.
• Evidence of an unauthorized pet will result in a minimum $600 fee to cover allergen removal, deep cleaning, and any damages.

Commercial Use:
• No commercial photography, videography, or filming is permitted without prior written consent from the owner.

Damages & Violations:
Additional fees may apply if:
• Damage occurs beyond normal wear and tear
• Furniture is moved and not returned to its original location
• Items are missing or broken
• Linens are lost or permanently stained
• Checkout instructions are not followed
• Unauthorized parties or gatherings occur
• The tenant is evicted by the owner or local authorities

CHECK OUT:
Checkout time is by 11:00 AM.

Before checkout, please complete the following:

🛏️ Please do not make or strip the beds — housekeeping will take care of all linens

🍽️ Dishes:
o Wash any dishes used during your stay and put them away, OR
o Wash and leave drying in the dish rack or drying pad, OR
o Leave washing in the portable dishwasher

🪑 Return any moved furniture or items moved to its original location

Take trash out — trash cans are located on the side of the house / backyard

🧺 Place used towels and any bathrobes in the downstairs laundry room

🔌 Turn things off: all lights, fireplaces, televisions, candles, and the stove

• Close and lock any windows that were opened

🔒 Secure the home:
o Back & side doors: press the lock symbol on the keypad
o Front door: press the large white “Kwikset” button


Extended Stay Housekeeping:
For stays longer than 20 days, mid-stay housekeeping is required and provided every 20 days for an additional charge.

Amenities at The Wisdom House est. 1878

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(68 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
The booking, check in and out processes where so easy. Communicating with the host was super quick, and helping. The house is beautiful and having the fully stocked kitchen was amazingly helpful and made packing lighter. Thank you! Cant wait to rerurn next year with our swim team.
10.0 / 10.0
Our favorite story in the John Wisdom history, which we highly recommend, was the tale of the vat man. On a sweltering August day, 1910, the city was paving the road in front of the house. That night the smoke from the streaming vat of tar poured into the second floor french doors. Father Wisdom could bear no more, donned his pants and went to confront the vat man. The argument escalated, and Glen, a Wisdom son, donned his own pants and raced down the stairs. He heard the vat man say, “Go back to bed you SOB,” and Father Wisdom, in his 70’s, flattened the vat man. Quoting the history, “if he’d been a hundred he would take those words from no man.” Glen picked up the vat man and ran off down the street. The family persuaded Father Wisdom to go inside, having done enough.Still pre-dawn, the police arrived with a warrant for Father’s arrest. The second time that night, he donned his pants. To the surprise of all, the man making the complaint had only one arm. Glen swore he was in possession of both. Father Wisdom admitted that it was dark and he was justifiably riled considering the smoke and insults.In the paper the next morning, the headline read, “Prominent Business Man and Son Assault One-armed Man.” Glen, convinced that vat man had switched places with another, went into law and returned home to set the story straight. He never did find the legitimate vat man and forever the Wisdoms were haunted by the charge: assault and vattery of a one-armed man.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Wisdom House est. 1878. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Wisdom House est. 1878 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Wisdom House est. 1878?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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