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Wilson Ranches Retreat

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Fossil with free breakfast

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Room, Private Bathroom (The Homestead Room) | View from room
Property grounds
44-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is AU$307
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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15809 Butte Creek Road, Fossil, OR, 97830
  • Painted Hills
  • John Day River
  • Fossils at Wheeler High School
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Hideout Suite

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Hideout Suite

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Buckaroo Suite

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Buckaroo Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Detached private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Fossil

At Wilson Ranches Retreat, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Fossils at Wheeler High School and 34.8 km (21.6 mi) from John Day River. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .In the vicinity of Fossil B&B you'll find Painted Hills.
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What's nearby

  • Fossils at Wheeler High School - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Brenda’s Blessings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Timber Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Stag - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪CROSS RIFLE BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪R J's Steaks Spirits Sports - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Wilson Ranches Retreat

Bed & breakfast in Fossil with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Wilson Ranches Retreat also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

This Fossil bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Wilson Ranches Retreat offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 44-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Detached private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B
Wilson Ranches Retreat Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & Breakfast Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Fossil
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & breakfast
Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed & breakfast Fossil

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

Wilson Ranches Retreat offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wilson Ranches Retreat on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$307.09, 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.

Is parking available at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

Yep, Wilson Ranches Retreat has a free self car park.

Does Wilson Ranches Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

No, Wilson Ranches Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wilson Ranches Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Wilson Ranches Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful setting, welcoming staff, great breakfast, and all amenities thoughtfully supplied. The only thing that was not perfect for our party of three seniors and a son was that the private bathroom for our upper floor suite was on the lower floor and was accessed by passing through one of the upstairs bedrooms, and down a flight of stairs and the downstairs common room. However, the description did note bedrooms upstairs and bathroom upstairs, so it was my fault in not noticing this before I made the reservation. Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tranquility and friendlyness:)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place- so quiet. The owner took time to chat with me for 15 minutes when I checked in. I slept great and really enjoyed drinking coffee on the deck in the morning with the picturesque backdrop. Thanks, I'll be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely, relaxing stay. The breakfast was delicious and the host was very friendly. We enjoyed a lot everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Perfect! We loved absolutely everything about the Wilson Ranches Retreat. Very comfortable stay, an amazing, delicious breakfast, and what a location - talk about getting away from it all:) Best of all…the people. Kara and Chantelle made us feel like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was beautiful area and very quiet. The cattle yearlings were fun to watch. It is a bed and. Breakfast as in you have a room and shared spaces. You have to walk through these shared spaces to go to your assigned bathrooms. our room had 2 beds and 2 hard back solid yucky chairs to watch tv. Did not like the shared space thing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kara and Brian made us feel like family. They are sweet and accommodating. The Homestead room was roomy, beds were comfortable. Trail ride was so much fun. Loved every moment spent there and can’t wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful landscape and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a wonderful place and nice people. The delicious breakfast delivered to your door. It’s a convenient location to 3 units of John Day Fossil Beds NM.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and fossils.

We had a delightful time staying at the ranch and exploring the National Monument area nearby. Our interactions with the hosts were invaluable, it’s not every day you get to learn from local experts. A unique and fun time 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were friendly and accommodating. They made us feel very welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great ranch stay

We had an awesome stay at the ranch. They are located a little away from Fossil on farmland. This is family owned and well cared for ranch in a gorgeous canyon. Very quiet - no human noise, just birds and cows, horses are really quiet. Breakfast was good, you can ask to have it earlier and packed to go. Great place to explore all John Fossil and painted rocks locations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love fhe location. Its in tge middle of nowhere and you titally enjoy loneliness and quietness all by myself. Plusm we Love the freshly homemade breakfast the next morning. One of the mattress should be replaced by now.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Tim, Eugene Oregon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy ranch in beautiful valley. Horses, coyotes at night yopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote, beautiful & relaxing low-key ranch

Really cool place with great hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hospitality. Felt at home............................
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Gordon, Near Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our overnight stay. An interesting place with a great staff. The morning group breakfast was great. Enjoyed the discussion about farming with the family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique get-away to another time/place.

1910 Sears "kit" house converted to several nicely appointed bedrooms with shared baths downstairs. Fantastic cowboy breakfast (cooked by a true cowboy) family style as we shared stories around a huge common table. Very close to historic town of Fossil with rolling hills as a backdrop to a true working ranch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and unexpected experience!

We were just looking for a place to stay when we came across Wilson Ranches Resort. It is off the beaten path so you get to enjoy the quiet country sights and sounds. The rooms were clean, the breakfast delicious and animal (deer, elk, chukars, quail, bunnies and lots of other birds) sightings plentiful! Everybody we met was friendly and Kara was particularly knowledgeable and funny!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean facillity and a staff/owner pleasant and available. And oh! what country surrounding the retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018