LOCATION: quiet and central! Cottage In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Bend!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4957 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bend, OR

Downtown Bend Business Association9 min walk
Old Mill District10 min walk
Hayden Homes Amphitheater19 min walk
Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cottage is the perfect Bend location for activities, foodies, craft beer lovers, or just quiet respite. You can choose to visit as many of the attractions that Central Oregon is famous for or just soak in the peace and quiet of the location.
The cottage is truly in the heart of Bend!
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The best of our town is nearby, as you can walk to Historic Downtown, the Deschutes River, Drake Park or the Old Mill. The coolest new places are a short walk away! All the Box Factory restaurants and shops, Podski, McMenamins and the fabulous Market of Choice are all in the neighborhood. Proximity of our cottage to 'Boneyard Brewery' born in the neighborhood has relocated yet so much great history abounds in the very nearby. Be sure to visit the Deschutes Historical Museum in the historic Reid School 3 minutes away.
The Bend westside is just a 10 minute walk away over the foot bridge through the famous Drake Park; or via Galveston bridge to breweries and parks and groceries at Newport Market.
Inside the cottage there are two well furnished bedrooms. One with a queen bed and the other with a full/double bed. Luxurious high thread count pure cotton linens, fluffy towels, cozy quilts (down and down alternative) in the winter. The queen also has a mattress heater; so welcome on cold nights!
Comfortable 'vintage eclectic chic' decor. Check out the antique quilts decorating the walls of the bedroom.
Cozy gas fireplace in winter for that lovely warming radiant heat. Claw foot tub/shower in the bath with a step stool for easier access. (There are no 'grab bars' so you must have good balance to navigate your getting into and out of the tub. Any damage to the towel racks misused as 'grab bars' will be charged.)
Our kitchen is complete with all you need to create your own meals including a quiet stainless steel interior dishwasher, and garbage disposal. The vintage electric range is still working great with the large coil burners. Seasonings and pantry staples are also on the shelf to help the chef. And Market of Choice is soooo close! So many choices!!! There is even a small dining nook.
Bedrooms have darkening curtains in case you want to sleep in or nap. The beds have all cotton sheets and a variety of pillows and quilts to suit your needs.
The enclosed front porch is also a nice place to hang out.
Shade and sun in the lovely, quiet fenced yard. Lots of parking in back, off the South facing alley access.
Meditate here; no distractions, the street is that quiet.
The internet is DSL, provided by Century Link, and our upload speed may not be sufficient for content creators. The signal is often 'buried' from having the cottage vacant for months at a time and needs to be restarted when first moving in.
A flat screen TV is mounted in the living room which receives local affiliates of CBS, ABC, and NBC as well as PBS (4 stations) and a few others. Small iPod/iPhone doc radio.
Bend is so great all year around! Check our accommodations for a winter visit. Stay in our cottage and you are in the heart of it all!

Property manager

Lorlee and Thomas Ackerman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The couch is not to be used for nightly sleeping.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Bend

Located in Bend, this cottage is in the city centre. Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Des Chutes Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Old Mill District and Blockbuster. Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bend, OR

What's nearby

Downtown Bend Business Association - 9 min walk
Old Mill District - 10 min walk
Drake Park - 10 min walk
Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 19 min walk
Deschutes Brewery - 2 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McMenamins Pub at Old St Francis School - 6 min walk
The Podski - 6 min walk
J Dub - 8 min walk
Corey's Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
J C's Bar & Grill - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LOCATION: quiet and central! Cottage In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Bend! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOCATION: quiet and central! Cottage In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Bend!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOCATION: quiet and central! Cottage In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Bend!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is LOCATION: quiet and central! Cottage In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Bend! located?

Located in Old Bend, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Des Chutes Historical Museum and Old Mill District. Downtown Bend Business Association and Tower Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Hannah K.

15 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

The DSL internet works about 20% of the time, which the hosts will deny. They threatened to start charging me hourly for their response time if I didn’t stop reporting the problems. I gave up and went to the library for reliable service. Loralee is a bully without any accountability, so don’t engage with her at all, but Tom is lovely. One bed has a pathetic 3” green foam pad that makes it unbearable to sleep on for any longer than a few nights. Otherwise the pictures are accurate, and the air conditioner works well for those hot summer days.

Stayed 48 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

2 August 2021

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

Bend at its Best

I do the homeshare thing a lot and have done it multiple times here in Bend while visiting family in the area. I've done well here, but this place is the tops. If anything the owners have modestly undersold the perfection of this location (5-minute walk into downtown, but far enough away for blissful peace & quiet). and have included as they say all the comforts of home. If you can stay here, do yourself a favor... do it!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

21 October 2020

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

The house is great! In a perfect location, and stocked with everything you need

Very easy check in process, loved the house. Hosts were very responsive and helpful when needed

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

6 November 2019

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

Lovely little cottage so close to downtown!

Lorlee and Thomas were great communicators and their cottage is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Everything worked great, and it was so nice to be such a short walk to downtown Bend and all of it's happenings!! Highly recommend.

Stayed 53 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

12 July 2019

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

Cozy, comfortable cottage in Old Bend

This is the perfect place to stay. Centrally located on a quiet street, the cottage is within easy walking distance of the grocery store, restaurants, and Drake Park. We stayed a month and wished we could have stayed longer. The owners make a point to welcome all guests. We arrived to fresh roses in the living room and supplies in the kitchen for making a quick pasta supper, including wine. They even brought over a BBQ and briquettes and brought out lawn chairs from the garage for our use.

Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lorlee and Thomas Ackerman

We have always loved Bend with it's small town charm and recreation galore. Many years later we are still here and still loving it.

Why they chose this property

Great neighborhood with older trees for shade, historical homes and low traffic. Quiet yet in the heart of Bend!

What makes this property unique

Just one of the several thousand 'westside mill houses' that are so very cute and original built out of necessity for housing and customized by the families according to need and means. Historically this house was Ole Halvorson's family home (number two). The Deschutes Historical Museum is a great place to visit while in Bend and only a short walk away!
The enclosed front porch with the sweet divided light windows make a great resting place to ponder. You can wander to McMenamins or walk on past to downtown Bend; shop, drink a craft brew, or enjoy a fine meal. Or take the other direction and find the Box Factory, Podski, Miyagi, Immersion brewery, Crosscut Taphouse; choices galore! The Old Mill District is a little further and you can catch a movie, shop, or have another fine meal and a cocktail. The location is perfect.

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