Living area of Big Rainbow with view of river and deck
Location: McKenzie River, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA (50 miles east of Eugene, 75 miles west of Bend, Highway 126)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-8)
A special vacation home, Rainbow Cottage almost hangs over the rushing McKenzie River, which seems to run right under its decks. Two bedrooms and the living room have window walls on the river, and look across it to Castle Rock and more distant timbered mountains. At 800 square feet with a full kitchen and comfortable living room, it is small enough to be cozy for a couple, big enough to be home to a family or group of friends for a week or two.(The attached studio opens into the main cabin for larger groups.) Quiet, except for river sounds and an occasional car on the windy Old Highway behind it, Rainbow Cottage is a place for peace and rest from the world's work: no phone, no TV. (It does have a DVD television set and good wireless access.) Courteous management on site and maid service included.
Rainbow is one of a dozen cottages built along the river from 1920 to 1970 across the old stage road from an 1880s stage stop and hotel which still operates as a restaurant. The cottages were built one at a time and in different styles. Rainbow, all in natural wood inside and out, was designed in the 1960s by Vivian, a Las Vegas lady whose boyfriend gave her the whole place. Her good taste and sensitivity to the natural environment that surround it make it still a comfortable jewel that blends perfectly with its outdoor setting.
A special place, the upper McKenzie River is a mountain valley river in an old rural community much like a Swiss or French mountain stream town: rooted in outdoor work and natural beauty, pure air and changing seasons. The McKenzie has been a sought-after vacation spot for fisherman since the 1920s, when President Hoover stayed at these cottages, and is popular now with folks who love both its peace and its many outdoor activities in all seasons. But it still looks much as it did in the 1950s, when I grew up here, and in Hoover's time here: no big resorts, no housing developments, no crowds. It feels timeless in its community and its beauty and peace. Please feel invited to share it with us.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Right on the bank of the McKenzie River, which flows just 2 or 3 yards away from the balcony
- Mountain View: Not snow-capped peaks, but steep alpine-river timbered mountains rising several thousand feet above the river, on the far side
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Kids are welcome, but should be old enough not to be at risk of falling over the balcony or off the bank into the swiftly moving river
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer .. Apr 01-Oct 31 .. $175-$275/night. (Based on occupancy.)
Winter .. Nov 01-Mar 31 .. $158-$225/night.
Spring .. Rates same as winter, but third night is free. Jan 5 - April 30
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Living area of Big Rainbow with view of river and deck - McKenzie River, Oregon Vacation Rental
- View into Little Rainbow studio apartment from kitchen in Big Rainbow - McKenzie River, Oregon Vacation Rental
- River view from deck - McKenzie River, Oregon Vacation Rental
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #116071
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