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Bend River Retreat

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A hot tub area with a view of a forested hillside and a river.
A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a sofa and a small table with a lamp in the living area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble island, and a large window overlooking a forest.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large dining table.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Deschutes River
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Deschutes River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bend River Promenade
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sun Mountain Fun Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

+5
4 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms, 5 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Bend River Retreat

Extraordinary riverfront home in a gated community on the Deschutes River! This 4,000 sq. ft. retreat offers stunning views, a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a chef’s kitchen, and a cozy fireplace. The master suite has a private deck and spa-like bath. The lower level features a game room, theater, and bunk room. Relax on the covered patio, soak in the hot tub, and enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife right outside your door!

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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

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 402928vb
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
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

About the area

Bend

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Boyd Acres, a neighbourhood in Bend. River's Edge Golf Course and Deschutes Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pilot Butte State Park and Tumalo State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sun Mountain Fun Center, or check out an event or a game at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
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Map
Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Deschutes River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bend River Promenade - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sun Mountain Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • River's Edge Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 25 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chi Chinese & Sushi Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bend River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Bend River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bend River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bend River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bend River Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bend holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Deschutes River and Bend River Promenade. Sun Mountain Fun Center and River's Edge Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime P.

Liked: Location
Great place, great location and amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very clean space and plenty of room for a big group coming in for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for multiple families to share! Loved our stay! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location, right next to the river, river trail, could bike to the breweries! Enjoyed the ping pong, corn-hole and pool table. The home had everything we needed for our stay.Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes kitchen was well stocked and stores were near by
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our family reunion. Only a couple miles from the city center and at the bank of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property great location, lots of room for a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house in beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 out of 10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation for large family with young children, location is close to amenities while still having privacy and a view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, all the basics you’d need, a few quirks like the over doesn’t shut
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay: spacious and riverside enjoyment with good access to all the very cool local stuff. Hosts worked to make this happen perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Great place to stay

The views from this home were amazing and the location was great with lots of walking trails and accessibility to Bend activities. Host was quick to respond to all needs. Accommodations were good for our group of 4 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, the views and location! Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

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

would stay again

The house was amazing. the host gave a special welcome. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2025
Thank you for the review! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

Wonderful house and location

Owners were very responsive. House exceeded expectations. Could not have been more happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KELLY S.

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

MacMiller

Great Stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisha T.

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

Great family spring vacation

The house and location were great. Everyone from ages 12 to 76 had a amazing time. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2025
We are so happy that your group enjoyed the house and made wonderful memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

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

Great Place

We had 10 people including 2 younger kids and all had a great time. Spent most of our time on the deck. Rick quickly helped with whatever we needed. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this home. Rick and Katie were very responsive and went out of their way for us. The home had everything we needed. Lots of room for us, our adult children and spouses and baby to each have our own space. Beautiful river view and in a great location. We hope to visit again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

The Best!!!

This house has everything: a gourmet kitchen, fantastic views from 3 balconies , available and kind hosts, lots of instructions for using electronics, near grocery stores and restaurants and lots of room to spread out. We couldn’t have more pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was not fully stocked. Coffee pot , cooking pans and grilled were dirty and had to be cleaned by us. Dishwasher did not clean dishes properly. The facility itself was great. The area is wonderful. The house could use a freshing up. For example the awning over deck was weathered and frayed. Interior also needs a little work. But that being said the overall rental was good and location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time at the Bend River Retreat. Our two families were down for several days to attend a friend‘s wedding. This was truly a perfect retreat spot for our combined families and we were able to enjoy all that this beautiful home had to offer, including a beautiful river view. We enjoyed hanging out on the river, exploring Bend, hiking, hot tubbing, and so much more. Our hosts were gracious and great at communicating regarding check-in & check-out, and very prompt to answer any questions we had. We hope to plan another trip to Bend in the future and we’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Amazing Rental House

Like all the other reviews said, this rental home is amazing. We booked it to stay at when our Daughter got married in Bend and it worked out great. The view is breath taking. We would sit out on the deck and watch folks fly fish across the river. We slept 12 guests without any problem. The home is very well maintained. Parking can be tricky but you and work around it. The house came equipped with everything you could need. The only thing missing was a couple of small fishing poles and gear that you may want to bring.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay here! It is a beautiful home in a gated neighborhood, tucked away on the river. The property suited our large group of 11 (4 families) perfectly. Lots of room to spread out and do our own thing, or gather together for meals. Loved the games and amenities. The kitchen was well stocked and everything worked. We had some epic game nights including a cornhole tourney in the cul de sac. The early birds of the group enjoyed coffee on the deck watching the river and wildlife. On hot days the house can get toasty. Not sure if it was in the description and we missed it, but the A/C is not whole house. The downstairs stayed cool, but the main level warms up. We pivoted to grilling outside to minimize heat from the stove/oven and it helped immensely. Would absolutely book this again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very large house to accommodate a big group. Great view of the river that can't be beat. House was clean and spacious, I would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Rick Gordon

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I'm a carpenter / general contractor. I moved to Bend from Hawaii with my wife who grew up here. Since I like to golf, snowboard, and mountain bike I can't think of a better place to live.

Why they chose this property

This house is the culmination of years of dreaming, planning, work, and a little luck. A friend found the lot while visiting one of the neighbors. I couldn't believe that there was a lot on the river that was so conveniently located yet didn't even feel like it was in town. After considering a partnership with him to do a spec home, my wife and I decided to buy it for ourselves. Four years and many plans later, we finally started building. We finally moved in February of 2010. Unfortunately, my wife passed away from cancer. Suddenly I found myself with this huge house that is too much for my son and me. Since I love this house too much to sell, I decided to finish off the basement and make it a vacation rental so others can enjoy it. Of course, I also like that I can come use it still.

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