Pet-Friendly Getaway Just Outside Crater Lake National Park

• Discovery of Oregon

  Discovery of Oregon

  • Guest Gabriel and Margie
  • Date of stay 05/27/13
  • Review Submitted 06/10/13
  Short visit but very enjoyable. Crater lake was snowed in but were still able to drive to the lodge: very cold and snowing at times. Enjoyed the Rogue river and the lakes around Crater lake. We were the only ones at the lodge for 2 days and enjoyed the peace and quiet!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: I was so grateful to be able to host this lovely couple. I am working a seasonal job as an employee trainer at Crater Lake, so it was extra delightful to be able to get some direct guest feedback on their experiences there. These folks were most generous in sharing their observations with me. We had a delightful time also talking about the area, Crystalwood Lodge, my sled dog team, my Iditarod experiences and so forth. These folks are from Texas, and when they departed to go home, they took the cool weather with them...immediately after they left, we went into a hot (for us) spell of temps in the mid-upper 80s. Ah, life in the mountains in springtime -- never a dull moment!

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• Restful and Wonderful Vacation

  Restful and Wonderful Vacation

  • Guest radarsmom
  • Date of stay 08/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/31/12
  We had a wonderful visit to the Crater Lake area made even more enjoyable by Liz's hospitality. We loved meeting and petting the sled dogs, appreciated Liz's care of our feisty corgi while we enjoyed Crater Lake, and reveled in the canoeing and just hanging out at the lodge. The room (McGrath) was plenty big enough for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog. The room and the lodge were clean, the beds comfy and the views spectacular. We came in much later than we had planned our first night and we were graciously met by Liz. She was so hospitable and had a lot of good tips on where to go and what to see. We all had fun cooking in the kitchen, watching the sunrise with a steaming cup of coffee and enjoying the sunset with a glass of wine in the screened porch. 4 days flew by.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Family Vacation Destination

  Wonderful Family Vacation Destination

  • Guest Rishik and Rashmi
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/02/12
  We had a good feeling about Liz and the place right from the moment I sent my inquiry to the VRBO listing. And we were pleased to have our expectations exceeded. It is just the place for unwinding from a hectic city life and letting your lungs rejuvenate with fresh air and eyes soak in all the beauty whichever direction you see. We were also inspired by Liz's passion for her dogs and the wonderful stories about her Iditarod race and more. She is very prompt with any help you may need. And what made our trip even more memorable was that we forgot some of our daughter's bags back in the lodge, and Liz mailed them over (even though it is such an arduous task to send someone's luggage over by mail especially when you are living in a place like Winema National Forest) within two days; it arrived within a couple of days too. We higly recommend this place for vacation and we are positively going back.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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• Payne Vacation

  Payne Vacation

  • Guest Walt P.
  • Date of stay 06/11/11
  • Review Submitted 11/12/11
  Facility was very comfortable & clean. Location was ideal for the things we wanted to do. The dogs were a fascinating story & exposure. The hostess was very liberal with her time. We have recommended to friends already.

  Owner response: Thanks Walt! It was wonderful and fun to host your family and help you with the graduation celebration. I know you folks enjoyed Crater Lake too, magificent with the extra-late snow still on the ground up there. Even though the environment here in the mountains changes year-round with something new to offer and enjoy, I think June is my favorite summer month with all the incredible birding, canoeing, hiking and fishing and before the heat later on in the summer. Can you tell I'm an Iditarod musher because I think mid-80s is hot? ;-) I'm glad your family had a great time, and best wishes to you all from the sled dogs and I for 2012 and beyond! Cheers -- Liz

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• Wonderful Stay!

  Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Emily
  • Date of stay 06/10/10
  • Review Submitted 11/15/10
  This was a great vacation experience. We brought our small dog, and they had a crate for him to stay in in our room, and he was allowed all over the property and in the house except the kitchen and dining room. Liz was wonderful, and since we were the only guests for the whole weekend (and we had marked "special occasion" as our reason for visiting), she upgraded our room for free! The grounds are beautiful, the house is beautiful, couldn't ask for a better place. And watch for Brick, he's the unofficial greeter and a great dog!

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

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• What a blessing!

  What a blessing!

  • Guest Humkitty
  • Date of stay 08/20/10
  • Review Submitted 10/11/10
  My family and I stayed here for a family reunion. It was lovely, clean, and relaxing. We are planning on staying again next year!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• High marks for Crystalwood Lodge!

  High marks for Crystalwood Lodge!

  • Guest Chris L. D.
  • Date of stay 10/01/10
  • Review Submitted 10/01/10
  We visited for our days with four other families (20 people in all) & had a wonderful stay! The property was divine--birds, clear night sky & lots of stars, canoe trips down the river, the Iditarod dogs, great deck with lovely view...The kids could run around in their enormous "back yard.!" The huge kitchen made group meal prep easy. Liz was a wonderful host, very helpful and engaged, and shared her Iditarod story to a rapt young audience. The drive to the ranch was spectacular, and the proximity to Crater Lake can't be beat! We'll definitely return!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Fantabulous vacation! Crystalwood Lodge is the perfect get-away!

  Fantabulous vacation! Crystalwood Lodge is the perfect get-away!

  • Guest Wendy M.
  • Date of stay 09/03/10
  • Review Submitted 09/16/10
  My family rented the entire Crystalwood Lodge for a Labor-day weekend reunion, and it was the most memorable and relaxing vacation we've ever had! The lodge met all our needs - we used all 7 bedrooms and baths for 15 people. The rooms are charming - each named for a stop on the Iditarod Trail (the owner and her team of dogs participated and finished in the Iditarod in 2008). The rooms were clean and well appointed. The kitchen was magnificent for cooking all our meals - large, well equipped and stocked (even spices for guest use!) and with a huge walk-in cooler for all our food. Coffee was provided as well. The grounds are beautiful, and there were canoes available for a reasonable fee to go out onto the marshlands and lake. We enjoyed a float trip, and were treated to a family of raccoons fishing along the water's edge. Perhaps the greatest treat was watching the owner, Liz, and her team of sled dogs as they exercised in the mornings. She hooked the team up in their harnesses for a run, pulling Liz on her ATV, and off they went, tails wagging and with the excited yipping of 18 enthused sled dogs. We were given an interesting account of their Iditarod race and our grandkids LOVED petting the dogs. Crystawood Lodge is pet-friendly and there are nice touches for our four-legged friends (pet bathing area, doggy biscuits, clean towels, etc.). We did not bring our dog but next time we will. The lodge is very clean and there is no doggy smell or shedding hair to contend with. However, I would caution anyone with a true dog allergy that this might be a problem for you. Crystalwood Lodge is very close to Crater Lake, but we didn't go because we are locals and go there frequently. Instead, we hiked around the area and took a two mile hike up to Puck Lake. There are at least 5 miles of hiking trails right around the lodge itself. Our reunion was such a hit that we are determined to go back every year with the whole family. Liz made us feel so welcomed, and I can't say enough about her and her "fantabulous" lodge.

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

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• Crystalwood Lodge

  Crystalwood Lodge

  • Guest Samson's Mom
  • Date of stay 06/29/10
  • Review Submitted 09/16/10
  I would definitely recommend Crystalwood Lodge to my friends and family, whether they are travelling with their dog or not. The setting is lovely and the accomodations very comfortable. The owner Liz, was very gracious and generous with her time and sharing her dog experience! Our dog was well looked after when we spent the day at Crater Lake. I would love to visit again some time.

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

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  • Guest Fred abd Annie
  • Date of stay 07/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/10/10
  Hi Liz, Just a note of thanks & appreciation for helping to make our "sister week" such a delightful time! We all had a memorable stay -- your lodge is a gem in the woods. Thank you for sharing it with us. And, thank you for your friendliness and friendship. You gave us a warm welcome & warm send-off, and much warmth in-between! Thanks again! Woof! Woof!

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Additional information about rental rates

Well-behaved pets, bring your owners!

Our commercial kitchen is fully outfitted, all you bring is the food.

Guest rooms each have private bathrooms, with towels, linens and paper products provided.

Dining room has placemats and tablecloths, and there is a half-bath for use in the guest common areas on the ground floor.

Ask about extra discounts for small groups.

Credit cards accepted (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), also checks and cash.

50% deposit for entire stay required to confirm reservation, and balance due 30 days prior to arrival.

Rental fee includes use of entire facility and grounds. Additional extras not included are gift shop purchases, staff gratuities, and canoe/boat rentals.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

9% room tax required by state and local laws. NO sales tax in Oregon!

Normal complete housekeeping & cleaning upon departure included with rental. Fully refundable $500 excess cleaning and damage deposit required, to be refunded after Lodge is checked, cleaned and readied for the next group.