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Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape

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Riverfront home is directly on Mirror Pond across from Drake Park & Old Bend
Beautiful view of Mirror Pond, Drake Park, Old Bend from the deck.
Living room w/ large picture windows to view Mirror Pond & Drake Park.
Open living, dining, kitchen all overlooking Mirror Pond, Drake Park, Old Bend
Primary king suite overlooks Drake Park, Mirror Pond, Old Bend

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Drake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Bend Business Association
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Office/Bedroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape

Indulge in waterfront bliss at this exquisite 3 BR/2.5 BA home on Mirror Pond. Breathtaking views, steps to downtown, private backyard w/ river access. Enjoy paddleboarding and tubing from the backyard and close proximity to Mt. Bachelor. Sleeps 8, perfect for unforgettable memories.

>>Immerse in Riverfront Grandeur<<
This exquisite residence offers unparalleled Deschutes River vistas from nearly every room – the expansive living room, gourmet kitchen, elegant dining area, sumptuous primary suite, and even a guest bedroom.

>>A Culinary Haven<<
The chef's kitchen, meticulously appointed with a professional-grade range, beckons culinary enthusiasts to create masterpieces while enjoying the mesmerizing river flow. Indoor dining accommodates eight, while an outdoor seating area for six invites al fresco gatherings.

>>Elegant Retreats<<
The grand living room, adorned with plush seating and a crackling gas fireplace, provides a sophisticated ambiance. A 65" smart TV enhances entertainment options. For a touch of whimsy, a second den upstairs offers a separate entertainment space, ideal for children.

>>Versatile Accommodations<<
A well-appointed office with a desk and a trundle daybed adds flexibility for guests or a quiet workspace.

>>Second-Floor Serenity<<
Two distinct wings ascend to the second level. The primary suite, a sanctuary of tranquility, features an oversized private patio for exclusive riverfront relaxation. The second wing boasts a charming upstairs den with a TV and a small outdoor patio, complemented by two bedrooms each with an en-suite toilet and sink, and a shared Jack and Jill shower for added convenience.

A maximum of three vehicles are permitted. Guests may utilize three driveway parking spaces and two spacious garage stalls.

License Number: STR-18-1015
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Ensure that umbrella it is closed. Clean the grill with the brush, replace used drip tray/pan, and ensure the cover is on. All SUPs, paddles, lifejackets, and tubes should be returned to the garage.
Please load and start both washing machines with sheets/towels. Please do NOT mix colors and whites and do not overload the washers.
Please leave both (2) garage door openers on the kitchen counter. A $100 fee will be charged for each garage opener if not returned at time of checkout.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
-No shoes inside the house. -8 guests maximum per our permit. -Quiet hours daily at 10:00PM. -3 cars maximum. Park cars in driveway or garage.
- If you leave the house a mess and it costs extra to clean it, we reserve the right to take the extra cleaning charges out of your security deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Bend

Located in River West, a neighborhood in Bend, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Deschutes Brewery and River's Edge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sun Mountain Fun Center and Bend Rock Gym. Traveling with kids? Consider High Desert Museum and Petersen Rock Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Drake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Deschutes River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tower Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Mill District - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 24 min drive
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Mondo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪JC's Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪J-Dub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape on May 13, 2026 start from $509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Bend Waterfront Escape located?

This family-friendly Bend vacation home is located on the waterfront, just steps from Deschutes River and Bend Farmers Market. Drake Park and Tower Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect walkable location to downtown Bend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location…very peaceful and walkable to so many restaurants and shops. Hosts have gone above and beyond to provide for their guests. Details matter. Thank you!!
Morning shot from the backyard.
Downtown across the river from the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tye T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Ideally located and top notch accommodations. Really hoping to return at some point soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the location and accommodations. We'd love to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great place- great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
Glad you enjoyed, Mark! Hope to welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in an unbeatable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 27, 2026
Thank you for the high praise! We couldn't agree more—being right on the river while still having easy access to everything Bend has to offer is what makes this spot so special. We're thrilled you enjoyed the house and hope to host you again for your next high desert getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean with a great location. Host was quick to respond to messages. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the clean space and great location. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The access to the river was so nice and we enjoyed the paddle boards and the tubes. The deer and ducks made daily visits. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you found the property to be clean and quiet. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

Perfect location, easy check in and lovely communicative host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
Wonderful! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Wonderful house for our party of 7. Great location within walking distance of food and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled that the house was a great fit for your group and that you enjoyed the location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location location location! You just can’t beat a weekend in Bend on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the location and your weekend on the river in Bend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall M G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! Perfect for a family getaway. Loved the location. The common areas were great. The kitchen was well appointed. The host was also incredibly responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a great family getaway and enjoyed the location and common areas. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time, and you can’t ask for a better location from the downtown area. The house was great and very clean and comfortable. Came with all the amenities. Great info about how and how to work everything too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2025
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time and appreciated the convenient location near downtown. Making sure the house is clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with amenities is a top priority, and we're glad the information about using everything was helpful! We'd love to host you again the next time you're in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon Trip

The location & property were amazing! Especially the sounds system for watching movies!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so happy to hear you found the location and property amazing, and especially enjoyed the sound system for movies during your honeymoon trip. Congratulations, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

O L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Beautiful home right on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
We're delighted you enjoyed the great place and the beautiful riverfront home. Thank you for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Stayed for a long weekend. Very central location and the house was beautiful. Perfect location for walking around town and having the river in your backyard card be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed our central location and the river access. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

emmy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous house in a beautiful location.

We enjoyed the peaceful setting on the river. A great place to stay with family or friends. A huge kitchen with opportunities to cook delicious meals. We would like to return there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was such a pleasure to speak with you. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the gorgeous house and its peaceful riverfront location. It's wonderful that the kitchen and the setting were perfect for your stay. We would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great open house, clean, beautiful view, and right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled you appreciated the clean, open house, the beautiful view, and the unbeatable downtown location. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with a great host.

The location could not be better. This place was near everything with a short drive to the mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
We're thrilled you found the location perfect for both downtown and the mountain! We're also glad you enjoyed the our service. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bend is one of our favorite stops in Oregon and this waterfront home did not disappoint. The home is spacious, in a superb location, clean and stocked with everything you need. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled that our waterfront home in Bend did not disappoint and that you enjoyed the location and amenities. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Al O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking and sight seeing

Superior property, great location and everything as advertised. We will plan on more stays at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
Thanks so much, Allan, for the rave review. I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and Bend. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Gorgeous house, couldn't be more central. Nice views of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
We're so glad you appreciated the central location and the beautiful house and views. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house

Great location, great house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the fabulous house and great location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Great location and house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
Thank you! We're glad the location and house were perfect for your family reunion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful River setting

We loved our accommodations here on the riverfront. It was perfect for 3 couples and hosting a dinner party with some family too. We would definitely return for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 2, 2025
We're so happy to hear the riverfront accommodations worked perfectly for your group and dinner party! We'd love to welcome you and your family back for another visit.

About the host

Hosted by Emily Harris

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I'm from West Linn, OR. I work hard and play hard. Love to exercise, hike, snowboard, and really love the outdoors and downtown access at my Bend home.

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