Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spring Break Fun!!

Guest: DawPartyof5 (Eagle Point, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/24/12 Review Submitted: 04/12/12

This home is great! We spent Spring Break 2012 there with 2 families and 4 children under the age of 4 and had plenty of space and everything we could ask for! The home is very clean and offers a lot to do for children and adults alike. Jeff was great! He was very helpful and got back to us with and questions immediately. I would definatly recommend this home to anyone looking to get away and have fun either hanging out enjoying each others company at the house, or going out and experiencing all Bend has to offer!!!

Owner response:We thank you for a fantastic review. We try to go way beyond the norm to provide an excellent home for vacations. We know how it is walking into less then expected. A vacation should start out great in the beginning and end great. Thanks again and to all future guest we hope you will have the same experience.

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

Nice place!

Guest: Sunseeker (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 02/17/12 Review Submitted: 03/09/12

This was a great place for our three family group. The pictures pretty much reflect the rental's appearance and amenities. There is one queen size room that has an ajoining room with twin beds. The only way in and out of that room is through the queen size room, which works well for a family with small children. Jeff, the owner, was very helpful in answering questions. The hot tub was fabulous! The dining area fit our group of 13 perfectly. The grocery store in downtown Sunriver was reasonable and well stocked. That was a nice surprise!

Owner response:Another guest that was more then happy with the home and the handling of the transaction. A great experience is what we want all our guest to have, without that the vacation just doesn't seem to as much fun. Jeff and Kerrie

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

MLK weekend! Great time and we got SNOW!!!

Guest: Monsterjcarp (Eugene )
Date of Stay: 01/13/12 Review Submitted: 01/18/12

The owner Jeff was very easy to work with and the house was great for our party of 11! TV in every room, spacious dining area, and a great hot tub!!! Bikes were available but did not use this visit, looking forward to the next one! =) The kids enjoyed the games that were available and the foosball table. Pet friendly and owner was open to any feedback. Overall great experience and a smooth transaction! Thank you!!

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

Just right!

Guest: Goody (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/23/12

We had a lovely few days enjoying the new snow. The young kids had a blast! Jeff made it all very easy, and the property was as wonderful!

Owner response:Again we as owners and our home continue to be a top rated VRBO home. You only get these reviews by pleasing your clients and keeping the home in top shape.

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

Christmas 2011

Guest: PAPA007_123 (Hines Oregon)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

WOW!!! What a super family time..... While we did not get our white Christmas this year, Jeff & Kerrie went totally out of their way to make it one of the best ever. The house was totally decked out in it's Christmas attire when we arrived. Had relatives from at 3 other homes but this was the main gathering house for 34 people, "Tons of Space"........ Giant hot tub-foosball table-lots of bikes for the kids. Grand kids had plenty of room for cousins to sleepover. Communication was great with owner. Business dealings went super smooth. I would highly recommend this house & especially the care & attention to detail of its owners.

Owner response:This is just the way we want all our guest to feel. Any suggestions and we jump on them fast, any repairs, replacements and we take care of them fast. We are here to serve our guest. Happy 2012 to all our future guest. Jeff and Kerrie Brugato, owners

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

Nice time, Aug 2011

Guest: Jeanie (Eugene, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/03/11

Several of our adult family members stayed in this home in August for a family reunion of sorts. Everyone enjoyed this nice home and the floor plan worked very well for our group. Some of the most enjoyable features of the home were; the huge dining table for meals, games, and visiting, the deck area, and spaciousness. The pool passes were a great bonus! We have rented other places with hot tubs and this one had the cleanest water by far. It seemed to be maintained regularly. There were lots of tvs and bathrooms for all of us and plenty of elbow room. There were a few things in the home that are getting a little worn with time and use, for instance the window screens. The bikes worked, but with a few odd rattles and handlebars that we needed to tighten (which we did). If there is anything I would suggest for improvement, it would be to restock the kitchen a bit. We had most of what we needed (except for a wine opener), but could have used more casual drinking glasses and a tad heavier duty cookware. It’s worth noting that one of the rooms is really meant for kids, it’s only accessible by going through one of the other bedrooms. It was a little strange for us, since we had a bunch of couples staying there, but we made it work. This was a nice home and we would stay again. Jeff, the owner of this property was very accommodating in working with us and responsive to any feedback I provided. He seems to genuinely want his guests to enjoy their stay. Thanks for all!

Owner response:Thanks for your comments and we are glad your family had a great time. End of summer is always the time to get those items replaced and fixed after many uses. The bike are repaired and replaced as needed each winter and the kitchen will be stocked with new items to replace those that have been misplaced. New gas jenn-air stove already purchased and being installed, an upgrade from the electric stove. All the screens being removed and repaired also this winter. These are all normal things having to be completed a few times year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

The House Was Perfect

Guest: Carolyn (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Finding a comfortable vacation home for 10 people isn't easy and this one was perfect. Although we didn't spend a ton of time in the house, the time spent was great. From cycling to swimming to hiking to golfing... Sunriver is a splendid place to spend quality time with friends. The weather was perfect and we could not have asked for anything better. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and dining. It was so nice to have coffee on the deck each morning and watch the deer nibble on breakfast and walk past the house. Very peaceful. Thank you!

Owner response:We as owners are so glad another family had a fantastic time in Sunriver and in our home.

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

Great Family House

Guest: 9 Duck Fans (Portland )
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 12/05/10

We had a great Thanksgiving weekend stay at the Brugato's house. There was plenty of room for 9 of us, with lots of room to spare. The family room was spacious and comfortable, and the surrounding outdoor area was great for the kids. Kids had fun with foosball, and loved the bunkbed room as well as their back private twin bedroom. The large fenced deck area would be great in the summertime! Thanks for the fun stay!

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

Guest: TAMI7 (COOS BAY, OR)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/10

My family stayed at Jeff and Kerrie's home over Christmas 2009. It was wonderful! We had 15 people in our party and the home fit us very well. The home is in a great location very safe for kids to play, open forest area across the street. They had a blast in the snow and ice! The bikes were wonderful. The mountian is a short drive away. Think this was one of the best Christmas ever! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! The Bibbens, New, Johnson, Braley, and Evanow Families

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 08/03/09

Our combined families appreciated the preparations and integrity of the owner throughout the rental process. Deposits were promptly returned. We really spent more time outside than in so when night time came the house was more than comfortable for 13. Everything we needed was available in the house for meal preparation and a faulty coffee pot replaced with one phone call.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

Had our family there for a ski trip. Everything went well. Nice big table for meals, living room smaller, but comfortable, foosball was a blast. Lots of sleeping space.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/09

Jeff and Family, Our family and friends had a great time at your house over New Years! The house was comfortable, well stocked with supplies, nicely decorated and very spacious. The house was far nicer than the pictures show! Thanks for sharing your home with us! The Roths

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 10/24/08 Review Submitted: 10/23/08

After 8 years we got our first negitive comment. Guest were upset we held back 20% of damage deposit. Per our cleaning service they had to bring in extra help fast to clean up the kitchen for the next guess. In our cleaning service words "The kitchen was just trashed: As we caution on our web site; "treat our house like you would want yours treated" Of course they were not happy with the holdback.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/08 Review Submitted: 01/30/08

My co-workers & I had a great time celebrating my BD over a 4 day weekend. The house is very comfortable with good allocation of space for everyone. We loved the hot tub & the wonderful fireplace. The snow in Sun River was beautiful & we never had to leave the area to find great X-country skiing!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/17/07

Large home, well equiped. Our family enjoyed this home and the activities available at Sunriver.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/12/07

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Rocky Mountain home. The decor is pleasing, the furniture is comfortable, the location is perfect, there are plenty of bikes, plus a trailer, a stroller, and an attachment for a small rider. We did pool, golf, and bike rides, plus a river float and a day at Twin Lakes. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at SunRiver. Thanks Jeff and family for the use oif your home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/11/07

Owner commen See more photos and information at our web site listed New washer and dryer and many other items. Lots of new snow in April many more feet of new snow. Another fantastic year for us and our guest. We thank you for staying with us.

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Guest: Siouxsie J. (Lake Oswego, OR)
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/11/07

Thank you for a lovely time in your home in SunRiver. The acommodations were just as described and our two families were very comfortable - with room to spare. It was a great location for us. Thank you!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/07 Review Submitted: 03/04/07

My co-workers and I enjoyed our trip to Sunriver and your home. Your home had a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We had a little confusion with the wireless connection (had to be re-set) and never quite figured out the remotes to the TV and DVD player (a little info sheet with labled remotes would be a big help). Still, a very good time.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/06 Review Submitted: 12/29/06

Thanks again for the use of your home it was nice and comfortable for celebrating Christmas with our family. We all really enjoyed ourselves with the hot tub and the foosball table and just relaxing and hanging out. Of course the best part was the snow for the kids. We will definitely think of using your house again for the future. Thanks Again!!!

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Guest: Dennis T. (Baker City, OR)
Date of Stay: 10/01/06 Review Submitted: 10/20/06

Thanks for sharing your home with our family again. We had a wonderful weekend celebrating October birthdays with our children & grandchildren. What a perfect time of year for bike riding, hot tubbing and barbequeing! We appreciated all the updated appliances, furniture, flooring and paint colors - so warm & inviting. (The Brugatos are so good about making sure everything is comfortable and in good condition.) We will be back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/06 Review Submitted: 03/05/06

We really enjoyed our stay at the Brugato home - room enough for parents, kids, spouses and grandchildren. Everything was provided and we took advantage of the Mavericks club too. Would highly recommend this house for your winter or summer vacation and hope to make this a yearly event.

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Guest: Jeff Brugato
Date of Stay: 11/03/05 Review Submitted: 11/02/05

Just updated more items in the kitchen, new dishwasher, and some new electric items and completed a lot of heavy cleaning. New Hardwood floors to be installed first week of December on the main floor. Went to open house at Mt Batchlor, had a foot of snow already and the lodge is having a complete makeover. Its going to be a great Snow year. Enjoy our home as we enjoy it.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/05 Review Submitted: 11/27/05

The Brugato home was perfect for our families. We had a wonderful time and felt totally at home. Everything was provided and was comfotable and cozy. The hot tub was an added feature as was the membership to the athletic club. It is conveniently located and in walking distance to everything. I highly recommend this home to others and we plan to return for another family vacation. Beds were very comfortable, the home stayed warm and cozy, the dining area seats many, the kitchen is very workable, the garage is a nice size, and we couldn't have been more pleased. Thanks to the Brugato's for thinking of all the needs of their guests.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/05 Review Submitted: 11/01/05

Great House!!! Lots of room for 11 year boys!! We stayed Labor Day Weekend and everything was perfect. Thank you for Sharing your home we will be back!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/05 Review Submitted: 10/10/05

We stayed in the house the first weekend in October. We had a large group-8 adults and 2 kids. The layout was great and pretty sound proof for the early wakers vs. late wakers. The living room is really comfortable and we watched several movies, and played games in the area. Having bikes there was great-be careful w/the baby trailer. Sunray management was helpful. All the neccessities are in this house-especially great for families! Thanks.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 06/07/05

We had a smaller group- 5 adults and one 6 month old, but enjoyed the roomy house and amenities. The deck was very enjoyable - ate outside a couple of times (wrapped up in coats and blankets as it wasn't all that warm!) BBq worked good, as well as the hot tub. It was nice having plenty of bathrooms...no standing in line! The 1.5 mile walk to the Mall was very nice - weather was perfect for that - not too hot, not too cold. We all had a good time and enjoyed the house. I would suggest leaving one of those Sunriver maps for the new/next person - I could have used it on my first walk as all I had was a portion of the map I printed off the Internet to find the house. Thanks for the access to Internet and catching up with email also! That was great. Hope we can stay there again sometime. Pat, Nan, Jim, LaRae, Fred, Kira

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/05 Review Submitted: 04/19/05

This house was amazing! There were 10 of us vacationing in Sunriver for 4 nights. The house had everything we needed, fit everyone more than comfortably and felt like home. The location was perfect, close to the mountain, shopping, etc. If you are looking, this house is a great get away home!

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 11/01/04 Review Submitted: 10/31/04

Just spent a great 4 days end of October 2004. It snowed. Just put in new sectional with hidabed, recliner and lounge. A great place to relax. New drapes being installed next week on 4 patio doors and some windows. Replaced a lot of glasses in the wet bar, and new dishes. Everything working perfect, and the home is in great condition. Also added another cord of wood for the fireplace. Please enjoy our home, and email me for any last minute specials. Better to rent at a low price then not at all....

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/20/04

this is a great house for families and big groups of people. there is plenty of sleeping space and tons of room. the foosball table is lots of fun for kids.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 07/19/04

We had a wonderful time in Sun River. The house was delightful with only a few things to note. It must be difficult to manage a rental from so far away! We couldn't use the DVD player in the living room. It ate our first DVD and wouldn't give it up. Bryan is a computer & electronic tech and managed to remove it after awhile but we used our own after that. [We didn't expect to even find a DVD player as your description on the website only mentioned VHS player]. A good investment would be a new coffeemaker with an automatic turn-off and a light that indicates the coffee is still on. The one you have now has no light and does not turn itself off. The warming function stays on until you remember to turn it off manually. This resulted in some pretty fudgy coffee a couple of times. However we worried more about a broken carafe or worse. Everything was clean but the carpets. They could have used a quick shampoo before we arrived, and of course only looked worse when we left. The cleaners bunched all the remotes for all the TVs in one place. That's a fun game. The lovely hot tub was enjoyed every day by all of us, but Especially appreciated by the kayakers and cyclists at the day's end. The 3 teen-agers attended the local dance on 2 evenings and had a good time. It was well chaperoned. The 8 year olds picked flowers from your "forest". We went to the Firemen's Picnic on the 4th of July, shopped at the $12.99 store, ate ice cream and got the local gossip at the ice cream shop and didn't catch any fish. And last but not least, we did as you commanded, and ate dinner at the TROUT HOUSE. As promised it was wonderful. We would recommend this house to anyone who wants a warm and friendly place to spend family time. Thanks. Kathleen & Bill Mero Randal & Alyssa Oliver Lauren Oliver Elizabeth Oliver Samantha Oliver Bryan & Sarah Mero Marcus Mero Justin Mero Breanna Mero [5 mos old] David Bennett Jessica Thomas

Owner response:Thanks for the infor.. 2 new DVD players added, new sectional, dishes, removed old remotes, and new drapes. It just got better in Sunriver

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/17/04

We have been staying in this home for 5 years. It is always very clean and in great shape with updated improvements every year. Great new hot tub. Thanks again for another fantastic family get together..

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/04 Review Submitted: 04/12/04

I have been using this home for five years. It is always clean and loaded with extras for family use. Thank you for letting us have another great family vacation

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 03/30/04 Review Submitted: 03/29/04

Home is managed by a agent that does all repairs and cleaning. Home is always in great shape. Please advise me of any suggestions for improvement of our home. Gas heat, new gas bar b que, new hot tub, new foos ball table, new carpets and paint. Great last minute rates, 3 to 5 nights depending on time of year for $500 plus cleaning and tax

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