This is a beautiful location near Prairie City. We stayed in the Benson which is comfortable,…read morecozy, very well stocked, has a TV, porch and private patio with a gas fire pit. Dotted all over the property are comfy spots to nestle up with a book, watch the birds, or loll in a hammock by the river. Terry and Joyce are truly wonderful hosts, fun, warm, and helpful. You have great access to the Strawberry Range and the beautiful Logan Valley from here. Come back from a hike and relax in the hot tub, or play badminton, lawn chess, or bocce. And, if you are lucky, there will be a fresh baked cobbler to great you when you first arrive!

Prairie City's beauty alone is reason to vacation there, but to complete the experience I highly…read morerecommend staying at Shadow Pines Getaway. Terry and Joyce are the nicest couple, and their property is GORGEOUS! We stayed a week in the Benson cabin and we were not wanting for anything. She had the cabin stocked down to separate dog towels (yes- dogs are welcome and they don't charge a fee for them) , dog bowls, spices in the cupboard, everything! One nice surprise was we had a warm homemade raspberry cobbler waiting for us when we got there. We had a relaxing time sitting by the river (runs right through the property) and deer watching. We will definitely be back!

We stayed here a a couple of weeks ago for two nights. We were visiting the John Day Fossil Beds…read moreNational Monument, and we wanted somewhere out of the way. Service Creek Stage Stop fit the bill beautifully. Staying here reminds me of staying at your cool relatives' house. The house is old and quirky, which is part of its charm, as far as we're concerned. We stayed in the Thomas Condon room, which has a separate, but private, bath. (See the photos of the bathroom with the striped wallpaper and the room with king-size bed and the gigantic wood bed frame.) The cons: both our room and our bathroom could have used a bit of sweeping/vacuuming. It's dusty out there, but it seemed as if the rooms hadn't seen a vacuum in a while. Also, as one or two other reviewers noted, the floors are very squeaky. Very. We had some folks who were in the rooms above us. Nice folks, not doing anything out of the ordinary, but the squeaking was so loud that we were awake until these folks went to bed (a couple of hours after we did). The pros: very comfortable and welcoming. We had the use of the television in the living room and the entire kitchen, which was handy because we had leftovers to heat up. (The portions in the restaurant are huge.) There are porches, front and back, to sit and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. The owners and other folks who work here are as nice as they can be. As I mentioned, it's like staying with your cool relatives. The food is not fancy, but it is delicious and plentiful. (Three words: chicken fried steak.) The service in the restaurant is friendly and attentive. The veggie scramble for breakfast was great. M., envying my chicken fried steak for dinner the previous evening, had it for breakfast. A note on cell and internet availability: when I called to make reservations, the woman I spoke to was very clear that they have neither here, and that in fact, they had lost guests because of it. She could not have been clearer. I believe she mentioned it at least twice, and perhaps three times. They very kindly allowed us to use their land line to make calls back to civilization. (We codgers, who lived a good deal of our lives before tech took over everyone's lives, appreciated the unplugged-ness.) Service Creek isn't the Ritz, and they don't pretend to be. They do a pretty darned good job of providing comfortable lodging and great grub, though, and we intend to return.

THEY (almost) LEFT US FOR DEAD! My three daughters and I stayed 2 nights in their lodge and booked…read morethem for their shuttle service as we embarked on a 2 day paddle down the John Day River. The room we stayed in was pretty awful, AC, lights, and electric outlets were all not working. But the real kicker was the potential LIFE-THREATINING situation they put my daughters and I in as they completely FORGOT to shuttle my car to our extraction point along the J.Day River. This area is very remote. After waiting 3 hours without food or water, I decided to hike out of the area to try to find help. Fortunately after about 3 miles of walking I was able to find someone with a phone that had service, and called Service Creek Lodge. After clearly forgetting about us, they were oddly UNAPOLOGETIC about their monumental scew-up and said they'd be at our location in an hour to pick us up. They finally showed up 3 hours later. We waited 6 HOURS all together for them to pick us up. Emergency rescue services were in pursuit to rescue us after my wife reported us missing. After arriving back at the Service Creek Lodge, they were again strangely UNAPOLOGETIC when confronting their managers. In fact, the demeanor and their body language told us they did not care one bit. Very weird behavior. This completely shattered my stereotype about country folks being friendly. My daughters (two out of the three of them are African-American) started to wonder if there was some weird racial elements going on...I don't blame them, at this point it seemed like a fair inquiry. I asked for a refund, their response was "email us in a week" to ask for a refund. I emailed them a week later, and they agreed to refund us for everything (lodge, shuttle), but after 4 months I still have not received a refund or any more email responses from them....and still have not received ONE APOLOGY. Incredible.

Beautiful historic house, comfortable accommodations and great people! What a nice way to…read moreexperience Baker City

We stayed here over Christmas as a large family (9 of us) and it was truly wonderful…read more The Wisdom House is a gorgeous trip back into time and Veronica has done a marvelous job keeping it historic looking-with modern amenities. She was a gem and even gave us 1/2 off coupons to go skiing. It was decorated beautifully and it's location is great for those who want to walk to shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!

Amazing people, Beautiful place. Chill environment . Love the House old feel . Great down town…read morewalk. Sweet Wife Bakery. Yummy.

This is a great little spot! It was pretty loud in the pub pretty late into the night, and as a…read moretired traveler, that was difficult. The hostess was kind, and I enjoyed my stay. Note, it is a bed and brew, not breakfast, so you'll have to go elsewhere for food! I recommend sweet wife bakery, they have very good cinnamon rolls! Stayed in the butler's quarters, and it was very quaint and clean. The restrooms were clean as well, and overall, it was a nice

Your own little studio and two options to choose from if they aren't already occupied. I stayed in…read morethe downstairs, or Lower Suite. I had a washer and dryer, great internet access, a fine bed, a fancy sink, a huge shower, more television options than I could ever use, quiet, ambiance, privacy, locality to downtown (right across the street), and great hosts. This place is both peaceful and fun. Enjoy some reading time on the ample patio. Walk wherever you need to go or job the local trail along the Powder River as I did. This was a great alternative to hotel living while I worked a couple of weeks in the area. Terry and Jeanne were flexible on my timing and the rate and were fantastic to work with. I moved my coworker into the Upper Suite within days as all my coworkers were super jealous.

I went there years ago when this place was abandoned and it is notoriously known by the locals to…read morebe haunted. I went back prior to covid with my mom and we had a great time when it was renovated and turned into a hotel/museum for people to visit during the day. We spent two days there and had so much fun with the authentic antique feeling the place had. Now, fast forward to 2026, I was on a road trip from LA to visit a friend in Idaho and I thought I'd stop by. Sadly, this place now has turned into a full fledged mini resort and it looks like they are trying to coverup its past with every turn. I barely recognized the inside and any mention of the word "Haunted" is utter blasphemy. I asked the bartender about it, thinking she gets asked that all the time, and she read me the riot act. As, I back pedaled out of the bar area, I realized this place is not at all what it used to be and it was time to leave. As I left, I let the front desk know that I have told hundreds of people about this place but, this was the last time. A few of the employees were nice, the grounds are kept, and outside of a few smells it's not too bad on the outside. Inside, save your money (rooms are expensive), they think they banished all of the ghosts, and the female bartender is now the scariest part about the place. Take a few pics from outside and then just keep driving. Needless to say, I might go back one day when the ghosts take back over,

We did not stay at the lodge but did come to enjoy soaking in the hot springs. The front desk…read morestaff were very friendly and very accommodating. The tubs were clean and the area was clean. The lodge is historic and there is a lot of cool history. There are a lot of cool pictures off the lodge I days past hanging on the walls which gives it a "Shining" ambiance. Getting in the tubs first thing in the morning and watching the steam come off the lake while soaking and relaxing is a wonderful start to the day. Overall I highly recommend the experience.

We've gone on family adventures with Go Wild! multiple times and could not be more enthusiastic…read more We just did a 4 day backpack in the Wallowa's with our family of 6...our kids range from High School to just graduated college and it was the perfect experience for some quality time together away from all the chaos of day to day life. It's not glamping, but Dan and his squad take care of all the details and are focused on making sure you have a great time. The fire is lit. The coffee is ready. The cocktails are poured. And the meals are 5-star. The whole thing is 5-star! We recommend Go Wild! to anyone wanting to get away from it all for a couple days and have a great time and a unique adventure.

From the owner: Go Wild runs outdoor focused culinary inspired day tours in Baker City and hosts catered outdoor…read moreparties for groups and businesses.