Big Country Home, Great Views, Lots of Privacy, Close to Town and dog friendly!
- House2600 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2 nights
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8-9
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Children Welcome
- Heater
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitupstairs bathroom, downstairs bathroom
- Fire extinguisherkitchen pantry
Location Type
- DowntownInviting and vibrant downtown. Also, check out The Old Mill District!
- MountainThe Cascade Mountain Range - one of Bend's finest assets!
- Rural
- RiverThe Deschutes River runs through Bend, Oregon. Tumalo State Park is very close to us and you can go play in the river!
- Mountain ViewViews are easterly out to Powell Butte, the Ochoco mountains, Long Butte and Smith Rock; lovely in the morning, dramatic later in day or when it has snowed!
General
- TelephoneLand line for local calls at the house.
- HeatingThere are electric baseboard heaters in nearly every room.
- Linens ProvidedHigh quality linens in every bedroom, and coordinating bath towels provided in every bathroom.
- Washing MachineThis is a full sized 'he' (high efficiency) washer, part of a stacked pair. Don't take home dirty clothes!
- Clothes DryerThis is a full sized dryer, part of a stacked pair.
- Fireplace
- ParkingTons!
- GarageLarge structure can be used for boat, car, trailer storage. Also known as 'The Barn'. Location of ping pong table, foosball table, and basketball hoop just outside.
- fax
- InternetYes. There is good coverage including Wi-Fi.
- Towels ProvidedFluffy!
- Wireless InternetYes, good coverage, too!
- Wood StoveWarms the whole area quickly and efficiently. Firewood is stocked inside and readily available just outside the laundry door. Kindling provided. Also, instructions are provided!
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomLarge room, perfect for a gathering space, lots of natural light with the clerestory windows, Big screen TV, 2 sofas and a leather armchair. The Den is adjacent to this room.
Kitchen
- DishwasherWorks wonderfully! Quiet, stainless steel interior and it gets the dishes sparkling clean! And, it is quiet!
- RefrigeratorComes equipped with an ice maker! Larger refrigerator with glass shelves, various vegetable/meat/lunchmeat drawers. We keep a variety of condiments in there. Please replace what you use up!
- Stove
- OvenFull sized, self cleaning oven. Great for indoor baking, roasting.
- MicrowaveYep!
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- ToasterSeparate toaster and toaster oven.
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsMany commonly used spices, cooking oil, basic baking items, lots of extras are available. Foil, plastic wrap, leftover containers, storage bags, etc.
- Dishes & UtensilsMultiple sets of dishes for everyday use. We also feature special Christmas dishes + flatware to make your holiday celebrations FANCY!
- KitchenI love cooking in this kitchen! Lots of counter space, great views, many amenities incl. coffeemaker, coffee bean grinder, bread maker, hand mixer, waffle iron, toaster oven, etc. Counter seats for 2.
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningWe found this big ol' 'farm' style table and it fit perfectly in the dining area. There is a highchair for the little ones and a booster seat, too.
Entertainment
- TelevisionMain HD TV set located in the living room, 3 of 4 bedrooms have tv sets.
- Satellite / CableUsing Dish Network for TV. We have local channels. Also, Dish Network has music channels, too!
- DVD Player
- Books
- Foosball
- Game RoomThe Barn is the where you will find the Ping Pong table, a foosball table, a card table, and a basketball hoop just outside the barn.
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Toys
- Video LibraryWe have lots of DVDs to watch, good variety for all ages.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenSummertime brings out our 'casually' organic vegetable garden. We maintain it for our guests so if you find some ripe things, use them!
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / PatioWe have 2 decks on our property; one is the lookout deck for great views of the valley, the Ochoco mountains, and Smith Rock. The other is a newly built large deck to dine or relax outdoors!
- Ski & SnowboardWorld class skiing and snow boarding available at Mt. Bachelor; HooDoo is just north of us and great for families!
- GolfThere are golf courses in at least 3 directions from our home!
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- The 'garage' is really a barn. It will accommodate at least four vehicles, or a boat with a trailer or an RV! We have created a play area inside the barn with a ping pong table, foosball table, a table for playing board games or cards, and a mini refrigerator. We also have a Big-Game freezer, in case you go hunting and come back with a trophy! Outdoors on the concrete driveway is the basketball hoop. There is also a croquet set you can put on the front lawn area. The mud room/laundry has a large storage closet where you will find the iron and ironing board, the broom, extra bath towels, beach towels, take along cooler. The full-sized new washer/dryer are there, complete with laundry soap and dryer sheets. Check this out!: During the summer we always plan to have some home-grown fresh vegetables (and flowers) growing out in the garden, so help yourself!
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - We've got toys, videos, a barn to run around!We've got toys, videos, a barn to run around!
Pets allowed - Fully fenced front yard is great for dogs! $50 perFully fenced front yard is great for dogs! $50 per
No parties/events
No smoking - Smoking is allowed outdoors only. Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
Max guests: 9 (sleeps up to 9 adults) - $25 additional fee per person over 9$25 additional fee per person over 9
Minimum age of primary renter: 26
47 Reviews
Beautiful get away
Quaint
Fun
Wonderful place! Worked perfect for us, thank you for sharing it with us
We had a very merry Christmas!
The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas! We were all comfortable with plenty of room for two families and two dogs! Well equipped kitchen and washer/dryer, fenced area for the dogs, and a wood burning stove that was easy to use with big woodpile and kindling close by.
Unique home on beautiful property
Our group of 7 stayed for 5 nights and we all felt that the property perfectly fit our needs. Each evening we ate dinner on the deck overlooking the valley. The kitchen was well outfitted for cooking and we were given permission to use the barn for practicing music and storing our bicycles. The home and property is very well organized and has an easy to read “helpful hints” booklet as well as schematics of the property and the nearby area. We had easy communication with the owner, Louise, who helped us feel welcome. Next time, we’d like to stay longer so we could play ping pong. But there is so much hiking, biking and swimming nearby!
Great Stay
We had a great stay and would definitely do it again.
Map
The Bend, Sisters, Redmond area has many recreational opportunities! Winter sports like snowboarding or skiing are available at Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood. There are tons of rivers in the area; whitewater rafting is guide-led on the McKenzie river. Go 15-30 minutes in most directions and find a wonderful golf course! There are many bicycle trails along the rivers and high country backpacking throughout the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Our warm summers are filled with festivals, shows and fairs; a few to mention would be the Sisters Rodeo, Sisters Quilt Fair, Deschutes County Fair, the Crooked River Round Up Rodeo in Prineville and the 4th of July Parade in downtown Bend.
Geology buffs will love exploring lava flows and volcanic areas like Lava Butte, East Lake and Paulina Lake (rent a boat!) and the Lava River Caves. Young and old alike would enjoy a trip to the High Country Desert Museum (about 20 min south).
If you like baseball, catch the Bend Elks at their newly renovated downtown park, so fun!
Other Activities: Rodeos, Floating the River, Bicycle Racing
Ski: Winters are incredible for skiing, snowboarding, x-country, all winter sports. Mt. Bachelor ski area is about a 45 minute drive. World class skiing, snowboarding, other winter activities...The Mountain has been spectacular this year for winter activities! The bonus? You can even go in the summertime; just hop onto the lift and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat. Stunning....
Owner
Louise or Chris
- Languages:
- english
About Louise or Chris
Chris and I have a big family; five kids, three grandchildren, our dog and lots of stuff. We both enjoy being outdoors and that is one of the special appeals that our vacation home has. Years before we purchased our vacation home, we would camp at the nearby Tumalo State Park with all of the kids, friends, dogs. It was fun spending time with the family and camping at the river and we became very fond of the Bend area and especially Tumalo. Now, luckily, we can call this wonderful place our second home! We currently live in the SF Bay area most of the time. It is such a treat to spend time at our vacation home, get away from all the traffic, congestion, and noise. It's a great place to relax.
Louise or Chris purchased this House in 2004
Why Louise or Chris chose Bend
It all started out that we just wanted to have a 'relaxation' spot. We discovered how comfortable we were with the pace of life and the friendly people here in Central Oregon. There is an endless variety of adventures that are just down the road from us in one direction or another. Our rural area is priceless and yet, we are just minutes away to all of the conveniences of Bend; like shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and entertainment. For those last minute 'oops, I forgot items', there's a little country store in the town of Tumalo that has an amazing selection of stuff! (they even sell gasoline!) Our home sits in the middle of 14 acres up on a ridge with interesting out-croppings and great vistas. We have attempted to make the indoors and the outdoors seamless with our choice of the interior paint colors and the casual decor. There are no neighbors around and the privacy is awesome! Being surrounded by big trees, natural landscaping, and a big blue sky is totally wonderful.
What makes this House unique
We love to be outdoors. One of the things we don't really have in our 'full time' house is a place for a big garden. With our vacation home, we have 10 (yep, ten!) raised beds so we can have a great garden. It's a thrill to be able to just go outside and pick some fresh tomatoes, herbs, strawberries...whatever is ripe!