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★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything

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Exterior
The queen bed room has French doors to a small deck and large brick courtyard
Interior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wallace, ID
  • Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Oasis Bordello Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The Center of the Universe
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Entry/Vestibule

1 Single Bed

Great Room

1 Single Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything

HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE: The Church House is a 2-bedroom vacation rental listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wallace, Idaho. The building was originally a tiny chapel, built around 1905 to serve the local mining population. The main room features stained glass arched windows and vaulted barrel ceiling with a living area, long dining table, open kitchen, and old-time upright piano. Gorgeous!

NEW March 2022: just added a brand new furnace with central air conditioning!

NEW 2023: a gorgeous new shower! SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Two bedrooms flank the main room. The queen bedroom features French doors to the brick patio; the king bedroom features stained glass windows. Both rooms are cozy with comfy beds. There is a twin daybed in the living room. Additionally, there is a fold-out loveseat in the entry/vestibule area and a rollaway bed that can be placed anywhere (niether is great for Grandma or Grandpa, but ok for the kiddos!).

BATHROOM: One small but cute bathroom, located next to the Queen room, has a shower, no tub. Towels and toiletries provided.

LOCATION: Conveniently located across from the historic library right on the edge of the business core, it's a very easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, museums, tours, and pubs. It's also right across the way from the Couer D'Alene bike trail/river, and has easy highway access for the nearby Route of the Hiawatha bike trail, Lookout Pass Ski Resort, and Silver Mountain Ski Resort. It's super easy to find when you arrive, right on the main road into town. There's tons to do in Wallace, and staying at the Church House will put you in easy proximity to all of it.

AMENITIES: The full kitchen is quirky since it used to be a coffee shop, but it has all you'll need to cook a meal, including a full sized fridge and stove/oven, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker and coffee, pots/pans, dishes, utensils, cooking oil and some spices, etc. It does only have one very small sink currently, and no dishwasher, so you might find it more convenient to eat out with lots of great options a very short walk away. There is also a washer and dryer that guests can use, and a cabinet full of board games -- plus a nice big table to play them on. The TV is on a rolling cart and can be moved to wherever you'd like to watch TV; it has an Amazon firestick for movies, shows, and music, plus a DVD player and a collection of DVDs.

EXTERIOR SPACES: There is no backyard but there is a nice large brick patio on the front/side, with table and chairs to enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee with mountain/forest views and the sound of the river (and yes, the occasional semi passing by on the highway -- unfortunately). PARKING is available on the street just steps from the door. Bikers may bring expensive bikes into the house if they'd like; there's room in the entry area to park them.

SMOKING allowed outside away from all open doors and windows.

PETS allowed with a $15/nt. fee per pet. No pets allowed on furniture. No grass in yard for pets to do their business but across Fifth street theres a pet area that can be used.

Property manager

Barbara
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Contact hosts to discuss
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
$15/nt. per pet. Contact us if more than 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside away from windows & doors.
Smoking is allowed outside away from all doors and windows. Please clean up all butts, etc.
Please keep them off the furniture. If this will be a difficult for your pet to follow, please bring your own blanket or sheet to cover furniture.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact hosts to discuss
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wallace

Located in Wallace, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. North Star Chairlift and Lookout Pass Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum and Silver Rapids Waterpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wallace, ID

What's nearby

  • Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oasis Bordello Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Center of the Universe - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pulaski Tunnel Trail - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Silver Mountain Ski Resort - 37 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Spokane, WA (SFF-Felts Field) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Limits Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Outlaw Bar Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blackboard Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪1313 Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪6th & Cedar Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at ★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ★ Church House ★UNIQUE 2bd converted historic Wallace chapel, walk to everything located?

Located in the heart of Wallace, this holiday home is steps away from Wallace Public Library, Sixth Street Melodrama and Northern Pacific Depot Railroad Museum. Barnard-Stockbridge Museum and Wallace District Mining Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobye T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So cool...

What a beautiful property! Thoughtful decor and new bathroom- we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Church House is Great!

This is the second time we have stayed atThis unique property. It is walking distance to restaurants and shops! We love the artwork and interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect quirky blessing!

We've always wanted to stay in Wallace and we've always wanted to own a church! This place was amazing. So well done (your collection of iconography is awesome!) and comfortable. The perfect reprieve from our soggy skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn D.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Its winter time plz have heating on

The place was freezing It took 2 days to warm up Very loud freeway noise Will not come back
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Spot

We loved it there! Close to everything in Wallace. Great outside patio. Comfortable/clean beds and the shower pressure is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Reunion

The space was perfect for our annual reunion. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a great town and a great location. Walking distance to everything

Great location with night access to everything; stay there again for sure. Granted, there's a little road noise, but that's the same for the whole town if you know the towns history.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flea Market Weekend

This was a great place for stay for families. It's located right in the center of town so made it easy to walk everywhere. It has a lovely little courtyard also.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was the perfect location for our group. Ee had tons of family in toen for a function at the Elks. Everything within walking didtance. Also loved that ee could comfortable watch a movie in the living room. If your a sensitive sleeper bring earplugs as it can be noisy with the freeway traffic and right on the main road into town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Wallace Stay

We had planned on biking the Hiawatha, but the weather was poor so we chose to skip the ride and explore Wallace. The Church House is the perfect location for people looking for a unique and fun stay and it's a very close walk to great restaurants and quirky shops, it's an adventure and a place to remember because it is so different. The only negative was the noise of the highway, but ear plugs were provided and it really wasn't too bad for our group. The beds were comfy and the house is very clean. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual stay

Second time here. Was just as enjoyable as the first time. Barbara and Stu are great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Fun and eclectic property. We’ll stocked. Easy and convenient location for walking around Wallace. Had a great time. The kids loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Church House in Wallace

We really enjoyed the unique Church House as we biked and did other activities in the area. Beds were comfortable and location was great for easy access to bike trails and seeing Wallace.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wallace Weekend

Perfect house with great location. Loved our stay. Everything Wallace within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Property, Great Location

Charming conversion. We enjoyed the proximity of so much of the town to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than we could have imagined

Such a cute house. Had everything you would need!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Church House- Perfect location

This place was awesome. Very comfortable. Close to anything you'd want. Dog park down the street a few blocks, Trail of the Coeur d'Alene access a block away and food in every direction. We had 2 dogs and a 1-1/2 yr old child with us and everyone was so comfortable at the house. Queen bed was very comfortable. We didn't use the King. Barbara was very accessible by text for any questions. The only thing that could be an issue for some are the very bright street lights outside that light up the house and the traffic from the freeway. You are very close and can hear the large trucks. The only one in our party bothered was one dog that hid in the bathroom at night. Otherwise everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this and hope to come back again. Thanks so much Barbara for all your help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idaho’s little gem

Cozy eclectic feel to this historic house. Every nook and cranny we found something else to gawk at and talk about. Spent our late nights in playing games and enjoying this fun and funky little home. Perfect location to downtown. We parked our car for 2 days and walked the town. We had fantastic meals at Blackboard, Brooks, The fainting Goat, and Muchachos Tacos. Great brews at Wallace Brewing Co and fun local shops including Johnson Gems and the Funky Monkey. Had a blast and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Stay

We had a fun time and restaurants etc are all within walking distance. The property was comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the Church House and the adorable town of Wallace, ID. The house was clean and met all of our needs. We received a discount at one of the local pubs and all the people we spoke to were very friendly. It was super close to Lookout pass where we went skiing as well. We truly hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

maureen w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Church House

We had two nights in the Church House. The location was great for walking to most all the shops and restaurants in Wallace. The place is so very unique and a work in progress, I look forward to seeing the changes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayle S., Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing old church!

We really enjoyed our stay at The Church House in Wallace Idaho. The owners did an amazing job of making this old church into a unique, comfortable and interesting place to stay. There is even a portrait of Jesus made out of chewing gum! We’ll stay longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbara

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We discovered Wallace on a ski trip and immediately fell in love with the town, the community, and the mountains. So much so that we decided to take early semi-retirement from our positions as business professors, sell our vacation rentals in Wrightwood, CA, and reinvest in Idaho. We currently have the Church House vacation rental, Cogs Gastropub, Spokehouse e-bike rentals, and more lodging options under renovation/development, all in Wallace. We love it here!

Why they chose this property

I found this old converted church listed for sale on Facebook marketplace and bought it sight unseen! With its unique architecture, history, location, and charm, we're delighted we found it for sale. I always wanted to convert a church to living quarters, so this little chapel-turned-house was a dream come true.

What makes this property unique

The best "unique benefit" of the Wallace Church House rental is just that -- how unique it is! Italianate exterior architecture, vaulted barrel ceiling inside, arched stained glass windows that the sun streams in for your morning coffee, brick courtyard for enjoying a summer evening with a glass of wine and the sounds of the nearby river. It's a quaint little piece of history in a town that's known for its rich history.

Secondarily, it's location is super convenient. Very easy to find, and you can walk to everything! Also Wallace is a heavy partying town and you'll be just blocks away from Metals bar (live music, karaoke, pool table, always busy with locals), Silver Corner (award-winning cocktails), Wallace Corner (coffee shop by day, bar by night on the weekends), and others -- no need to risk a DUI when you're staying so close by. Party on!

Other benefits include amenities like the washer/dryer, moveable TV, place to park bikes inside, full kitchen, tons of games, comfy beds, and more! And you can even bring your fur baby on your getaway. :)

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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