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RIVERFRONT COTTAGE EPIC WALKABLE LOCATION ON RIVER

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Easy access to the river from the back yard. Put in kayaks, SUP's or floats.
Sit on the front porch and watch all the people walk by with their floaties!
Comfy rocking chairs!
Front porches are for naps too!
Comfy spacious living room.  Has a sleeper sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Deschutes Brewery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mill District
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RIVERFRONT COTTAGE EPIC WALKABLE LOCATION ON RIVER

Welcome to one of the most beloved and truly unique vacation rentals in Bend, Oregon — a luxury, pet-friendly cottage located right on the Deschutes River between the Old Mill and Downtown Bend. Offering unmatched river access, walkability, and amenities for all seasons, our home has been a guest favorite since 2010.

Whether you're here for summer paddleboarding, spring skiing, brewery hopping, or simply relaxing by the water with a glass of wine, you'll find everything you need (and more) for a perfect stay in Central Oregon.

Unbeatable Riverfront Location in the Heart of Bend
This is not your typical vacation rental. Our property sits directly on the Deschutes River, with French doors that open onto a large Trex deck and a fully fenced backyard that leads right to the water. From your backyard, you can:

Swim, float, kayak, or paddleboard (gear provided!)

Watch surfers ride the man-made surf wave just up the river

Launch your float and return via Bend's safe passage float route — one of the few homes where you can float round-trip right from your yard

Fish or birdwatch (osprey, eagles, ducks, and geese are frequent visitors)

Roast s’mores around the riverside fire pit with wood and a s’mores kit included

We’re one of the only vacation rentals in Bend that offers direct riverfront access and the ability to float to and from your own backyard.

Walk to Everything – No Car Needed!
Once you arrive, you may not need your car again. We’re perfectly situated between the Old Mill District and Downtown Bend, with Galveston Avenue just minutes away by foot. Walk to:

10 Barrel Brewing Co., Sunriver Brewing, El Sancho, BOSA, and Ariana’s

Local parks like Columbia Park and Miller’s Landing

Old Mill shops and restaurants like REI, Pastini, Anthony’s, Regal Cinemas, Ben & Jerry’s, and Lululemon

The Deschutes River Trail, outdoor concert venues, and art walks

With everything so close, many of our guests tell us they don’t drive once during their stay.

Luxury Meets Comfort: Interior Highlights
Our goal from the beginning was to make this pet-friendly riverfront cottage feel like a 5-star resort while still offering all the warmth of a home. We’ve poured our hearts into every detail, and the results speak for themselves — just read our reviews!

2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 6

Brand-new hardwood floors and plush carpets in bedrooms

Stunning marble bathroom with Crane stained glass shower and a clawfoot tub for deep soaking

Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, abundant spices, and thoughtful touches like coffee beans, grinder, French press, and drip coffee maker

Brand-new furniture and linens, including a premium master suite upgrade

Oversized HD TV with Blu-ray, Smart TVs in both bedrooms, and high-speed WiFi

Full laundry room for extended stays

Gorgeous beach-meets-ranch design aesthetic, professionally decorated with guests in mind

You’ll feel the care that’s gone into every inch of this home — it’s the kind of place that makes you say “I want to move in.”

Outdoor Features You’ll Never Forget
The expansive riverside yard is more than just a bonus — it's the star of the show. Designed for relaxation, recreation, and connection, this space includes:

A fully fenced lawn safe for kids and pets

2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, 4 bikes — all free to use

Outdoor bar, BBQ grill, umbrellas, and multiple dining setups

Gazebo for shaded lounging

Fire pit stocked with wood and s’mores

Steps down into the river for easy water access

You’ll find it hard to go indoors!

Pet-Friendly Paradise
Dogs love it here — and so do their owners! We happily welcome well-behaved pets and provide:

A large fenced yard right on the river

Easy river access for dogs (and kids!) via shallow steps

Nearby dog-friendly breweries, parks, and trails

Towels and supplies just for your pup

Many repeat guests return because it’s so hard to find a truly luxury pet-friendly vacation rental in Bend — especially one with this level of access to nature and town.

The Best of Bend, All Year Long
Spring: Blossoms everywhere, baby ducks in the river, and a perfect blend of ski mornings and golf afternoons.
Summer: Kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, floating, concerts, festivals, and the river in full swing.
Fall: Vibrant foliage, crisp air, quiet trails, and a peaceful pace perfect for reading on the deck or cozying up by the fire.
Winter: World-class skiing at Mt. Bachelor (30 min away), snowshoeing, hot cocoa by the river, and the magic of a snowy riverside fire.

Our home is fully heated (and cooled!) and perfect for every season in Central Oregon.

Extras & Amenities That Set Us Apart
We go above and beyond to make your stay easy and enjoyable:

Welcome wine, firewood, and a s’mores kit

Coffee beans, grinder, French press & drip coffee maker

Smart TVs, fast WiFi, and a workspace

Washer/dryer, full linens, towels, and kitchenware

Self check-in with secure lockbox

Free off-street parking for 2 vehicles

Access to a private pickleball court just two doors down (upon request)

Everything is here — just bring your clothes and a sense of adventure.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back
We’ve been hosting since May 2010, and our calendar books up fast — especially in peak seasons. Guests return year after year for the river access, unbeatable location, and the love and attention that went into every detail.

Whether it’s riding the new river surf wave, floating to Mirror Pond, or dining under the stars on the deck, this isn’t just another vacation rental — it’s an experience.

We even offer last-minute deals when available — but the smart move is to book early.

Book Your Dream Bend Vacation Today
If you’re looking for a Deschutes River vacation rental in Bend that’s pet-friendly, walkable, luxurious, and packed with local charm — this is it.

Few places offer the tranquility of a private riverfront yard with the excitement of Downtown Bend just a short walk away.

Whether you're coming for ski season, summer on the river, or a quiet fall retreat, we would love to host you and help make it the vacation of a lifetime.

Book today and secure your dates — our calendar fills quickly!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 18
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We are double fenced so you let kids into water!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Fenced yard and river access for pets!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must have lots of fun!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bend

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Old Bend, a neighbourhood in Bend. Deschutes Brewery and Regal Old Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center. High Desert Museum and Petersen Rock Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Drake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deschutes Brewery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Mill District - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 24 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westside Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cascade West Grub & Alehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Monkless Brasserie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lot - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is RIVERFRONT COTTAGE EPIC WALKABLE LOCATION ON RIVER pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is RIVERFRONT COTTAGE EPIC WALKABLE LOCATION ON RIVER located?

Located in Old Bend, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Deschutes River, Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Drake Park and Bend Whitewater Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 195 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is fantastic! Stayed the week with adult children. Location is walkable to Mill District, downtown and floating destinations. Back yard is great, beds are comfy and kitchen is well stocked.Jackie is great host! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Nice place with everything we needed

Great property in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie Bea M.

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

Bend

Beautiful location and place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry U.

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

Home away from home!

Best location, everything in-house needed for a wonderful visit with family and friends. Jackie's place is an extension of her own home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great little gem in Bend

Awesome place, great host and in thr perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori D.

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

Wow

The location of this house is amazing, the yard blew me away. If you're looking for a great place to relax book this house now!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

arcellus s.

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

Perfect!

Loved staying here. Great location, nice and clean, lots of extras & amenities, and very comfortable. Will definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Fantastic!

Such a cute cottage on the river with fantastic backyard and all the amenities you could think of. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carissa C.

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

Best location!

Amazing location, cute house that has everything you need! Great host communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Reagan M.

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

Can’t beat the location

We had a great trip (4 adults & 2 dogs)! The house was perfect for our group. 1 downer is that none of the bedroom/bathroom doors actually latch closed so we had my sister’s dogs waking us up in the morning by nudging our bedroom door open. The master is spacious but the 2nd bedroom was a bit small. The house was very clean which is always a major plus! Outside furniture cushions could be cleaner but hard to control so we expect that. The fenced yard was the main attraction though one dog got out through the neighbor’s temporary fence. Jackie is SUPER responsive and so nice. When there were a few issues she fixed them ASAP. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Best view of the river.

Best view of the river, the property was located in the perfect spot. The house just perfect for a family of 4
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Perfect getaway

Thank you so much for your hospitality we loved the location the comfy beds, the treats you left for us so thoughtful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Location

The location of this house is excellent. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

vinny p.

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

Fantastic!

Fantastic all the way around! Amazing experience on the river with all the river toys you need. Thank you Jackie!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keli G.

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

Best rental experience ever

This property is fantastic! And the host is the most lovely host ever! We loved the yard, the kayaks, the pickleball, the walkability to everything! The house is well stocked, the beds comfy and the living space is so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill D.

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

Beautiful location and wonderful hosts

What a wonderful vacation! This house is right in the Deschutes River with access to river rafting and a footbridge across the river to a great kids park, well appointed with everything you’d need for entertaining, a caring host that lived nearby, and a big driveway that fit four cars. We will be back to this property … it’s a magical place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

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

Best VRBO I've stayed at! Location can't be beat!

My long weekend stay was so lovely at the cottage. The location right on the river really cannot be beat. Pretty much everything is within walking distance and the cottage is located right along the river trail. It was so nice drinking coffee on the river, people watching and being able to hop right in and float the river from the cottage. There was ample seating outside and plenty of paddle boards, kayaks, tubes etc...provided. Jackie was extremely communicative and provided everything you could think of to make the stay wonderful (coffee, extra towels etc). I would love to come back! Jackie was very kind and thoughtful and you can tell from her communication that she really aims for guests to enjoy the space to its fullest. I really cannot think of anything that was lacking. This property truly was an amazing starting point to enjoy all that Bend has to offer! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great place on the river.

This Old Bend mill house is very well updated, maintained and stocked for a wonderful stay on the river. The owner, Jackie, is very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for two couples or a family. Great location near dining and recreation. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

Such a beautiful property and amazing property owners

It was a perfect place to unite with our kids for some river time and a visit in a beautiful outdoor area. This is the best dog friendly rental we have ever stayed in, and that’s saying a lot as we take our big boys with us every getaway. The location is perfectly situated between the Mill District and downtown which offers a lot of great dining and shopping. I highly recommend this property for your next getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

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

River Heaven

This was a lovely property right on the river in bend. Our host couldnt have been more gracious and responsive, & the house felt like our home away from home while visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Amazing

We had the best time. Love everything about the home and Bend. Hope to come back soon. Thank you Jackie; you are a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan B.

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

Wonderful vacation rental

I have stayed at many VRBO's and this one is definitely one of the best. Great location, well taken care of property , great amenities and an extremely responsive host. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie I.

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

Cozy Cottage

We had the most amazing time at your adorable cottage ♥️ It felt like home and we were all truly sad to leave! Thank you for making it such a special experience! ♥️ The Irbys
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great week in Bend!!!

The cottage was perfect for our stay!! Very dog friendly our two dogs loved the backyard and the river. Easy walk to Old Mill and downtown. Nothing beats floating down the river starting right from your backyard!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Idyllic life on the river

Not only are you on the river, but you are centrally located downtown. You can float, kayak, paddle board from the property. You can go to the local playground. There’s fifteen fancy coffee shops in walking distance in every direction. I can’t recommend the location enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Haworth

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Ray and Jackie Haworth are retired and loving life living on the river in Bend. Ray is a retired LA City Fireman and Jackie ('Jo Jo') is a retired antique store owner who enjoys being a grandmother.

We enjoy all the beauty of Bend's outdoors : Snow Skiing, Tennis, Kayaking and more. We love seeing the eagles fish on the river, and walking to our favorite restaurant for dinner and a movie. We walk everywhere we need to go! We also enjoy playing pickleball in our yard, and all guest of the cottage are welcome. We give free lessons if you haven't played before.

We look forward to meeting you and making your vacation perfect!

Why they chose this property

We live on the River two houses away and we love living on the river so much we want to share the experience with others. Bend is a fabulous find. We love floating on the river, swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, and playing pickleball on our home court..

And of course in the winter, there is skiing, snow-shoeing, cross country skiing, and eating in all the fabulous pubs and diners we have in Bend, within walking distance of our home and rental cottage. Come join us you'll love it. Read our reviews; you'll see yourself writing one of these after your stay with us!

What makes this property unique

We go to the cottage to watch sporting events on the 55 inch T.V. or watch Blue Ray HD DVDs. Of course, if we didn't live here we would come for the River Kayaking, Floating, Concerts, First Friday Art Walks, Skiing, Les Schwab Amphitheater Events, Hiking and Biking, and surfing the wave..

There are so many reasons we left Laguna Beach for Bend, especially the four seasons. Everyone agrees it's a fantastic place to stay, and it would be even without all of the extras we provide such as the stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and swimming right outside your door! And you can come play pickleball with us anytime during your stay.