Virtue House Bed & Breakfast  

"788 SW 2nd Street Ontario, OR 97914 PH: 541-889-1996 For the romantic , this quaint cottage can set the stage for that special celebration, offering a very private space in this one bedroom home. For the traveler the Virtue House offers a restful retreat from the freeway’s hectic pace. Satellite TV and Internet access gets you connected to the rest of the world. For the vacationer , the Fugates are experts on the heritage and historical sites of the area. They would be delighted to share their knowledge of local lore, the Oregon Trail, mining history, old ghost towns and museums of the region. Easter Oregon has it all - including great fishing, hiking, boating, golfing and hunting. For the business person , this home is ideal for a working office. There is space to spread out and conduct your business, research, or meetings in comfort. The intimate cottage offers a relaxing atmosphere, conducive to successful outcomes. The Virtue House was named in honor of James Virtue, one of the founders of Ontario. In fact, in the old days, SW 2nd Street was called Virtue Street. The cottage was built before 1909 and has been remodeled from floor to ceiling. Fine old eclectic antiques grace the home. A forest green velvet camelback sofa and chair provides supple comfort, while the hand crafted oak buffet (from the Basque House in Jordan Valley) provides an example of fine craftsmanship of yesteryears. Although the home reflects the quiet and comfort of one hundred years ago, the amenities are modern. Push button climate control offers instance relief on those warm summer days or cold winter nights in Eastern Oregon. Sleeping accommodations offer either twins or a king size bed. The bathroom has both an ex-large shower or porcelain claw footed tub for those long pleasurable soaks. In the summer, many fruits, vegetables and flowers will be offered fresh from the Virtue House organic gardens."