Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Cabin!

Guest: Rian (Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 05/01/12

My wife and I had a phenomenal time at this beautiful location. Mark was great to work with and the cabin was exactly as depicted. The highlight of this property is its proximity to Crescent Creek and area attractions. We didnt spend much time inside, but when did, we appreciated the amenities and cozy cabin feel. Looking forward to coming back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Winter Getaway

Guest: R White (Bend, OR)
Date of Stay: 02/18/12 Review Submitted: 02/25/12

Just 1 hour from Bend and 15 minutes from Willamette Pass Ski Area this little cabin provided a perfect family getaway. The cabin was clean, well stocked, and cozy - we spent lots of time in front of the fire watching the snow pile up outside the big front windows. Of course we had a great time sledding down the hill beside the cabin and exploring the creek just out front. Best of all was how close we were to the family friendly Willamette Pass Ski Area. We'll be back at this cabin again soon, that's for sure!

Owner response:I'm glad you had a great time, and enjoyed the winter weather.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Chilaxing

Guest: PatHawk (Eugene)
Date of Stay: 02/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

My family and another went to get out of town for the weekend and relax. Between the two families, we have 3 boys age 4,3, and 2. We went sledding, threw big chunks of snow in the creek, owling at night, and had hot chocolate to warm up. Must warn you that stove kicks out some serious heat! almost too warm upstairs, almost. What is great at Mark's place is that you don't feel obligated to go anywhere unless you want to. Stay on the property, Cell phones are spotty (which is a good thing). The other thing is that it is an A-frame cabin, not a house. So many places you go now, are just houses where there is wifi, cable, video games etc. (you can't unplug and here you can). Thanks for being dog friendly too. The only thing that you need to bring is a cribbage board, cards and your favorite beverage. Thanks again Mark, Stu

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Heather

Guest: Heather (Bend)
Date of Stay: 01/29/12 Review Submitted: 02/29/12

I love the cabin! I have been there during all the different seasons and each one is amazing and beautiful. The changes that have been made to the cabin itself, have been wonderful. I love waking up in the morning and having the view right there with those gorgeous windows!So much light, so peaceful, so relaxing, a truly lovely place. I can't wait to go again! Hopefully soon while there is still snow! Can't wait to go sledding and maybe some xcountry skiing! I would highly recommend this cabin, it was truly a wonderful place.Very clean, the listing was right on .All of my questions were answered promptly by the owner.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Oh, How Wonderfully Relaxing...

Guest: Brenden (Eugene)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/01/12

Merriam Webster defines "relaxing" as: tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress. This is exactly what staying at Mark's cabin did for us! The cabin is pleasantly secluded (perfect to "unplug" from the world for awhile), was clean and well stocked with all the essentials, even the bed was comfortable. When we weren't outside exploring the countryside with my dog (+1 for being so pet friendly!!), we were sitting by the fire in front of those huge windows watching the snow fall day and night. Our stay was simply magically. Mark was a joy to work with and very accommodating (our reservation was literally last minute), making sure that we had everything we needed for a late night arrival and a perfect stay. We cannot wait to come back, thanks again Mark!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Relaxing, Beautiful Get Away

Guest: Jenn (Bend, OR)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/12

We stayed at the cabin for a week with the goal of snowmobiling in the Crescent Lake area, the snow conditions were marginal but we had a great week. The cabin is located on a beautiful and private piece of property. There is plenty of parking for pickups, trailers, etc. and room for the dogs to run and have fun. The cabin is exactly how the owner described it - rustic, cozy and very comfortable. I appreciate the owner having a pre-rental phone call. We found the cabin comfortable, well stocked, cozy and the views out to the creek were great. The area is very accessible and there are plenty of roads and forest service roads to go on long walks with the dogs. Thank you for sharing your home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A True Cabin

Guest: oxmom (spokane, wa)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

Family from north and south meet in the middle at this Crescent Lake Cabin. We had a wonderful time! We x-country skied, built an igloo, walked the neighborhood, played games. The kitchen was quite efficient and we pulled off a Thanksgiving feast without a hitch. The wood stove put out some serious heat; we were quite toasty! Thanks for all the kindling. The new carpeting looked and felt great as we spent some time laying in front of the fire, playing with the baby. It should be mentioned that the stairs to the loft are not for everyone. The risers are higher than most. All in all we appreciated how it felt like a cabin with the wood interior and the simple furnishings; not all modernized like a second house. And we love the fact that dogs are welcome. They had a great time on the walks and fetching sticks and dipping in the cold creek. Thank you, looking forward to a summer visit!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners.

So relaxing!

Guest: Ali (Eugene, OR)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/05/11

What a great place to get away to so that I could recharge my batteries! The cabin is clean and has all the basic necessities such as dishes, microwave, stove/oven, warm water, and kitchen utensils. It has its own eclectic charm, and still lets you feel like you are roughing it a bit but while being warm and comfy. The owner is easy to work with, provides detailed instructions and lots of information about the surrounding area. The creek is beautiful, and the little dock is great to fish off of or just to sit on and enjoy some morning coffee. The back patio table is also a great place to sit and relax, and there is a nice umbrella and a good grill. The loft king bed was a nice firm bed, and the wood stove kept the cabin warm all night. I will definitely be staying here again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

WONDERFUL TIME - A TRIP TO REMEMBER

Guest: Peter68 (Vancouver, Washington)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11 Review Submitted: 09/02/11

Just completed a 5 day family vacation at this cabin. What an incredible place for our family and dogs. The property is beautiful and the home fit all of our needs. We did not go without anything! The fishing dock, fire-pit, and hiking trails were a big hit! We moored our boats at Crescent Lake and the drive was only 5 minutes, tops! We hope this property is available next year when we start planning our Summer Vacations. Mark, the owner, was a pleasure to work with and was always available for any questions at any time.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely

Guest: Charlie (Bend, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

Spent a weekend with friends and their kids. Terrific experience, lots of room in the cabin as well as the surrounding areas. Did not manage to get into the water... it was a bit cold but that did not prevent the children from having a ball. Conveniently located near Bend (where we live) I would say this is a place we would return time and again. Thank you.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Relaxing

Guest: Fritz (Albany, Or, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

The A-frame was very comfortable. We enjoyed the acreage so our dog could run safely. The creek was wonderful, even caught a few fish. The location was great as we fished 6 days in a row, 5 days at Cresent and 1 day at Diamond. A great place to relax!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic Spot

Guest: mary91 (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/05/11

This cabin is a great place to get away from it all and recharge the batteries. It's quiet and the creek is gorgeous. It exceeded our expectations. It was very clean. The owner was great to deal with and answered emails promptly and was very helpful and answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Was a little slice of paradise. Dan and Mary, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Owner response:Mary - I am glad you had such great time at the cabin and in the creek. It is "a little slice of paradise" to me too!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

DIRTY, OUTDATED, POORLY MAINTAINED, OVERPRICED

Guest: Nathalie and Glenn (Torrance, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

We rent vacation homes very frequently via VRBO and have always been satisfied. This is the first time we have written a negative comment as this property was a major disappointment. First, the good things: Nice private creek with a nice new deck, comfortable king size bed, nice hot shower, good heating system and a nice new deck at the cabin. Unfortunately, there were many things we didn't like: Over all it is quite apparent the owner shows a lack of interest in keeping his cabin clean and clear of clutter for his guests and a lack of interest maintaining his cabin (with the exception of the decks). The welcome binder is not organized. It's just a bunch of loose hand written pieces of paper with scratch outs and is very difficult to read. It just makes a bad first impression. The carpet is disgusting. The "shag" carpet must be 40 years old. How gross is that!!? It's filthy. This carpet has to go, it's not even funny! The front door screen needs repair. There is a hole in the wall in the entry hallway. There are broken tiles on the bathroom floor. The carpet in the downstairs bedroom and the tiles in the hallway do not connect and the concrete floor is showing. Kitchenware is ancient and gross. There are kitchen drawers full of past dated canned food (as old as 2004) and they should be thrown away. The bathroom towels are basically old frayed rags with holes and stains (the kind you would use for cleaning when you are done using them as towels). Although the king size bed was comfortable, the top sheet was for a double bed (it doesn't quite cover a king size...). ALL closets and drawers where you would normally unpack during your stay were full of junk so you have to live out of your suitcase. The advertised 'Gas/Electric BBQ grill" was not working as the gas tank was empty. The grill is super gross so even if there were gas you couldn't use it anyway. The surface of the table on the deck is completely rusted. Instructions for the DVD/stereo system are written on a piece of painter's blue tape and are completely faded so you can't read them at all. The living room had junk just laying around (ex: an old single flip flop just laying there near the board games). Overall, the place is dirty and this owner has the audacity to charge a non refundable cleaning deposit!! It was very expensive for what is offered. The whole cabin needs updating. It seems this owner is relying on his creek to justify his high daily rate. We were extremely disappointed.

Owner response:Nathalie- I'm sorry you were disappointed with my home and that it wasn't a good fit for your needs. For me (and other guests) it is welcoming, clean, and relaxing. I realize that I never spoke with you about the cabin before you booked it to make sure it was a good fit, as I have done with other guests. This was my fault. I would have explained that it is a rustic getaway, meaning some things are outdated. Although they are clean, the dishes and silverware don’t all match. (I went to a "cabin" once in California that had marble tiles in the shower and a modern, stainless-steel kitchen; my vintage avocado-green counter-tops could never complete!) Thanks too for pointing out some areas of improvement. There is now a new table on the deck, new towels, a clean grill, an extra propane tank, another dresser, cleared kitchen drawers, and a revised welcome book. The linens have been moved so there is now plenty of room in the dresser. Although some people like the retro shag carpet, it will be replaced this fall. (It is vacuumed for each guest and shampooed annually, but I can see how it could appear dirty.) Other repairs will also be done in the fall. [Update Oct 30, 2011: The carpet has been replaced, and the tile repaired] I hope that you were still able to enjoy most of your stay at my home, and relax and enjoy the deck, the creek, and the seclusion.

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Perfect Cabin!!

Guest: mainsworth77 (Shawnee, KS)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

My husband and I stayed here for almost a month and we couldn't have been happier. The cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. The property that this cabin sits on is incredible. Our dogs enjoyed daily swims in the creek and we had fun launching our Kayak from the dock. The weather was in the low 70s every day and the nights were crisp and cool (perfect for bonfires in the fire pit). Mark was very accommodating and friendly. Our long trek from Kansas was definitely worth is and we will never forget our summer spent at this cabin!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

September Get Away

Guest: Anna (San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/12/10 Review Submitted: 10/03/10

After meeting up with a long-time friend who resides on the Oregon coast, we headed inland in search of peace and quiet and some warmer weather. We were not disappointed. The very private cabin is situated in a beautiful conifer forest with direct access and views of a swiftly moving creek. The cabin is comfortable and cozy and the perfect place to get away from it all. We spent mornings and evenings enojying meals on the deck, and explored several of the nearby attractions during the days. Most memorable were an afternoon at Symax Beach on Crescent Lake, a lovely hike ending with spectacular views of Salt Creek Falls, and a day of canoeing on Hosmer Lake (wow!!!). While the daytime temperatures were in the Mid-70's throughout our stay, we enjoyed some dramatic weather, including a brief thunder storm during out visit to Odell Lake. It was truly a memorable vacation.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Matt and Laurie
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/12/10

This place is a steal! The cabin was actually much roomier than we expected with more sleeping area than it looks like online. The king size bed was super comfortable. The cabin was very well stocked. We LOVED the creek which is huge and fun to use floaty toys to float down and the crawdad trap was a hit with the kids. We also made s'mores at the fire pit and that was great. The balcony with BBQ that overlooks the creek is a great place to sit outside and eat. The two lakes within 5 minutes of the cabin are great for fishing and swimming and you can rent boats at either one. Beautiful, calm place to stay. We brought a few movies to watch at night at there is no cable but if we didn't have the kids I probably wouldn't have. Thanks, Matt and Laurie

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Great place for a family get-away

Guest: Andy (Salem, OR)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/23/10

This cabin was perfect for us! Both our kids (6 and 14 yrs old) had a great time playing outside. And the adults enjoyed getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It was clean, and bigger than the pictures make it look. My family relaxed and had a blast. We loved it! We will definitely be back, and tell our friends. Oh yeah, thanks for allowing pets!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Oliver
Date of Stay: 06/17/09 Review Submitted: 07/14/10

We enjoyed the time very much and liked the place. The deck is great.

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