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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

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Chiloquin, OR

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Updated bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park

Located a stone's throw from the Williamson River, this original ranch house has been beautifully renovated and has a unique cozy lifestyle . It has a massive stone fireplace featuring the ranch brand and other artifacts. This cottage has a master bedroom with a queen size bed, a second bedroom with two twins, and a newly remodeled bathroom. Dining room, living room, full kitchen and a screened porch make this cottage a favorite. The large riverside porch is the ideal place to BBQ your favorite dish, enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sunset melt into the river.

There are four houses on the ranch. Owners and managers live on site and two guest houses. Arrowhead Cottage and Rivers Edge log house.
Lonesome Duck is a unique lodging experience. The ranch is bordered by the Williamson River on the west and north and the Winema National Forest to the east. As you pass through the stone entry gate you’ll know you are in for a memorable adventure. The wild native trout are huge, the wildlife abundant, the water inviting. The accommodations provide the perfect setting for decompression and endless possibilities.

We encourage you to browse the website…discover what has attracted thousands of guests to Lonesome Duck and find out what appeals to you personally in the quest to fine the right place to visit ….again…and again.

Lonesome Duck Ranch , on the lower Williamson and historic Yamsi Ranch, on the upper Williamson are happy to coordinate a full Williamson River fly fishing excursion.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Designated area outside for smoking.

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Property # 4491368
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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

Chiloquin

Located in Chiloquin, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Collier Memorial State Park and Jackson F Kimball State Park, while Train Mountain Railroad Museum and Fort Klamath Park and Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Chiloquin, OR

Getting around

  • Klamath Falls, OR (LMT-Klamath Falls Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Rodeo Mexican And Seafood - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Potbelly Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Shack - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crater Coffee Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderfully Unique Riverfront Cottage very close to Crater Lake National Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kla-Mo-Ya Casino and within 9 miles (15 km) of Train Mountain Railroad Museum and Upper Klamath Lake. Collier Memorial State Park and Spring Creek Recreation Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Lovely stay

Best hosts we’ve ever had at a VRBO. Lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Linda, we thank you for the kind review! We are so happy that you and your cousins chose Lonesome Duck for your annual cousin trip! It was such a treat to meet you all and chat with you. We hope you will come back and stay with us again and use the ranch as base camp because as you now know, there are so many amazing things to see near us in this part of Oregon. Til' next time, take care! Mark and Amanda - Lonesome Duck Mgmt Steve and Debbie - Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Cozy Cabin

Beautiful cabin on the river. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating of requests. Stars were amazing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

AMBER D.

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

Cute cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. It was very relaxing and loved all the birds and nature sounds. Only negative was there were very few eating out or grocery options close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2024
Amber, pleased that you enjoyed your Lonesome Duck visit. Sorry about the lack of local amenities-----small towns have difficult economic situations. Best Regards, Steve H
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Cute cabin

Loved the cozy cabin on the river. Caretakers were very helpful. The free use of kayaks and row boats was appreciated. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thanks. Pleased that you enjoyed Lonesome Duck Ranch
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles I.

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

Excellent!

Everything we were looking for…..relaxing, bucolic setting. Steve and Debbie were terrific hosts. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Charles, we enjoyed having you and Janet visit us and pleased that you enjoyed your time at Lonesome Duck Ranch. Look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

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

Everything we expected.

Very nice and such a peaceful and relaxing place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2021
Larry & Mary Pat, I just returned from my horse packing trip to the Eagle Cap wilderness. Lot's of great country. We enjoyed your visit with the boys. I got the notice of your review today and clicked on it-----thanks for the nice review. I also saw what I thought was our review of you---it showed 1 star in all categories. I spoke with Kathy, Debbie and Andy and no one knew anything about it. I do the reviews from my desk. I've gone back into the site and can't find what I saw this morning. Hopefully it was just a computer glitch. At any rate just wanted to let you know........if you do see something other than 5 stars let me know and I'll try to fix it. Best Regards, Steve Hilbert
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracy w.

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

Wonderful getaway

Beautiful spot. House had everything you we wanted as a home base for crater lake day visits and some serious relaxing! It was a great surprise to have access to kayaks for paddles on the river. Managers and owners welcoming and helpful beyond expectations. Great stay and we’ll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Chiloquin Dreams

This property is everything it advertises. No surprises here. Wonderful, quite stay watching the river and fisherman pass by. The birds were an extra special viewing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

A beautiful spot!

Had a great stay here. Our plan had been to use this as a base for exploring Crater Lake. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out due to a winter storm, but we realized we were actually in need of a day of relaxation. We started a wood fire in the fireplace and enjoyed a day of rest and reading. Cozy and warm with a view of the Williamson River going by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Barbara, we love that you did not let the storm affect your vacation and that you still enjoyed your time here. We call that a happy accident! It was so nice to host you here on the ranch in winter and we hope you will come stay again and see how lovely another time of year can be here on the ranch. Each season offers a little different experience. Take care and hope to see you again! Cheers! Mark and Amanda - Lonesome Duck Mgmt Steve and Debbie - Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Posh Ranch Style

We had a wonderful time! Beautiful scenery and oh so quiet This was just what we needed-Thank you Steve! We’ll definitely see you again. All the Best, Sally
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Sally, as fate would have it----last three days have been very nice and smoke free. Look forward to your next visit. Best, Steve H
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Annular eclipse weekend stay

Hosts and managers were great! Very helpful and great communication. We stayed at this property for the annular eclipse on 10/14/2023. We had a wonderful few days here. They made sure that everyone had the best location to gather for watching the eclipse unfold. Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Z.

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

Fish, man

Stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meggan C.

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

Beautiful Spot on the River!

My husband and I stayed here 2 nights when we were visiting Crater Lake N.P. The location was perfect and what a nice ride to the park. But the real beauty of the place is the house itself. Right in front of a river where we had our morning coffees (and evening drinks 😉). An eagle flew by, we heard the slap of a beaver tail, and the stars we unforgettable. We were greeted upon arrival and immediately felt at home. Took a walk along the river, cooked dinner in the kitchen and had a peaceful night's rest. We hope to return here and next time we'll get a line in the water! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2023
Thanks Meggan, it weas a pleasure to host you. That was a beautiful review.... so happy that you enjoyed Lonesome Duck Ranch.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manish R.

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

Awesome experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lonesome Duck Ranch (May 28 - June 1st). It's away from the hustle and bustle of cities and all of us got to enjoy nature. Lots of touristy options at a few hour drive (crater lake, bend, Klamath falls, etc). They have a canoe and kayak (free) that you can enjoy. The ranch also has animals and kids had a great experience with them. BTW, you need to carry groceries (including tea and coffee). Chiloquin is a very small town and will not have enough options. We would love to get back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thanks Manish, we enjoyed your family and the time you spent with us at Lonesome Duck Ranch. Look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Reset your perspective

Are you looking for a getaway to reset your perspective? Spend a few days here. Write a book, find yourself, or reconnect with your best friend. Beware, entertainment comes from the crackling of logs in the fireplace or a flock of birds skipping their feet across the river from the porch rocking chair. The way life used to be before technology. Oh, and they have an unlimited supply of firewood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thanks David....you didn't mention that you are a master of prose. What a great review. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis F.

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

Darling cabin in beautiful surroundings

We stayed in Arrowhead cottage over Easter weekend. It was perfect! The cottage is spotless. The decor is beyond reproach. Even better, it is comfortable. The wi-fi is excellent. The managers, Mark and Amanda, were wonderful to work with. It's a perfect location for people looking to fish, hike or go bird watching. Wood Ducks float serenely past the cabin on the Williamson River. They provide canoes for people who want to float the river. You can hike the spacious property or visit the surrounding wildlife refuges. It's a quiet, peaceful location for anyone who wants to disconnect from the world for awhile. The cabin doesn't have a television and we barely noticed because we were busy sitting on the back porch watching the river float past, the birds at the feeder and the eagles soaring overhead.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review. We couldn't agree with you more and it simply makes our day when a guest enjoys their experience and stay here at the ranch. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we hope you will come back and stay again. We are open year round and each season is beautiful here on the ranch and each one offering a little different experience. Take care and hope to see you all again! Mark and Amanda - Lonesome Duck Mgmt Steve and Debbbie - Owners
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

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

Lonesome Duck

We rented the smaller house for three guys. It’s cozy and the property is beautiful. It!3 right on the Williamson River so you can fish in the backyard. Looking forward to trying the main lodge, which looks great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thanks---so pleased that you enjoyed our Lonesome Duck Ranch
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great Place and Location

We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet serenity of The Lonesome Duck. We traveled each day for a visit and hiking in Crater Lake. Very easy drive and perfect access to park. You could not find a better location if Crater Lake is your focus. Just 2 recommendations neither a big issue if you are prepared. Bring food and water. We had both and glad Steve made us aware. The water has a strong sulfur odor. OK to drink but tough and really no food or restaurants around. Guess that is apropos as the spot is quiet, peaceful, serene and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza R.

Amazing!

The cottage was very cozy and just perfect for our family. Everyone was very accommodating during our stay. The view and atmosphere is breath taking and super relaxing. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Maritza & Caesar, we enjoyed having you visit. Sorry about Crater Lake being closed. You have a beautiful family, Roxy & Izsak are great kids, and really happy to see them enjoy the ranch and especially --CLARA.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Lonesome Duck Surprise

We were in awe of this property! Lonesome Duck turned out to be one of the best surprises and places we've experienced in our travels. The managers (Marshall and Suzie) were great and Steve (the owner) took the time to introduce us to Oregon's high desert. We will definitely be back. The cabin was tastefully appointed and surroundings were bucolic. Best night sky ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

Beautiful views, nice cabin!

Stayed with my daugters, close to Crater lake, enjoyed the Kayaks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

greg f.

Right on the Williamson River. Quiet cottage, well appointed.

Owner and staff appropriately involved to make sure our stay was enjoyable. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert Z.

A great cabin on a beautiful river

I stayed at Lonesome Duck for four nights with a life-long friend with the idea of having quality time to catch up and show him some of the spectacular sights of South Central Oregon. We had high expectations and were not disappointed. The cabin is simple but more than adequate with some very nice touches (check out the stone work around the wood stove). The river is beautiful and we enjoyed our evenings watching the wood ducks, muskrats, jumping (leaping, really) fish, and bald eagles from the porch. Marshall (the caretaker) was a real resource for guiding us where to go on day hikes etc. The only down side was the WiFi. If a guest really needs to have decent connectivity, this could be a problem (hence four stars instead of five). Might be something for the owners to look into. I also found the shower (one bathroom) to be a bit of a challenge. But, hey, it's a cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Robert, pleased that you stayed with us and enjoyed the house and property. Our country location does limit our wifi speed but as you said the setting makes up for it. Best Regards, Steve H
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

Peace and harmony along the river

Unbelievable place to stay, to get away, to enjoy the quiet. Steve's place is well maintained and beautifully decorated to the heart of Arrowhead cabin. He rebuilt it himself. And, the fireplace is the center piece. All your life's qualms go away sipping coffee, or whiskey, on the porch watching the river flow by. I highly recommend this cabin. Thanks Steve!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Chad, appreciate it----you could be a poet..

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Debbie Hilbert/ Mark & Amanda McCracken (Managers)

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Lonesome Duck began in 1995 as a dream and some chicken scratches on a yellow pad. With a tremendous amount of work, persistence, and dedication, Lonesome Duck is now a premiere Southern Oregon vacation destination for trophy trout fly fishing, hiking, biking, and bird watching. Nature enthusiasts, photographers, and Crater Lake visitors love the comfort provided by the spacious and meticulously maintained guest houses.

Lonesome Duck has expanded over the years and now has 2.5 miles of private access to the Williamson River, one of the best wild trophy trout fisheries in America. The guest houses are on 200 acres so your privacy is secure as you enjoy the peaceful and tranquil setting of the ranch. We invite you to come relax and share our dream.

Why they chose this property

Always enjoyed a challenge-----and this project has been a 30 year challenge. Turning a dilapidated falling down piece of property into a premier guest lodging has been literally the project of a lifetime. Come see the RESULTS!!

What makes this property unique

Built on the banks of the world famous Williamson River. The porch views of the river and wildlife offer an experience cherished by travelers. Fly fish for wild trout or kayak on the serene waters in front of your house.

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