West Side Hill House with View Walking Distance to Downtown & Recently Remodeled

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41480 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Bend, OR

Drake Park15 min walk
Old Mill District5 min drive
Hayden Homes Amphitheater5 min drive
Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Back Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a location close to downtown Bend for an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and everything downtown Bend has to offer. It's also a short walk to Galveston/West side restaurants and brew pubs. Recently updated, the home is packed with luxurious modern conveniences that bely its 1929 origins.

This home has both a sweeping East view of Pilot Butte and South views of Newberry Crater, Lava Butte, and more. The 2nd bedroom also has Northeast views to the Ochoco Mountains in the distance. 15 minute walk to downtown, and 5 minute walk to the river at First Street Rapids Park.

The large living room has picture window views to the South and East, a gas fireplace, and a motorized TV cabinet with a 60" screen which hides when not in use.

The kitchen includes an induction range, quartz countertops, filtered water dispenser, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, and the rest of the essentials. Need some specialty cooking equipment? Just ask, as we're right next door and most likely will have what you need.

Each bedroom has a queen bed. The master bathroom has dual sinks, tons of drawer storage, heated floors, a curb-less walk-in shower, and a separate toilet nook. The 2nd bathroom has a tub/shower combo, single sink, and a toilet nook.

Driveway has space for 2 cars to park in tandem.

The large deck has a table for 4 with umbrella, and a Weber gas grill plumbed into the house - no tanks to refill.

A locking storage room is also available for storing bikes, kayaks, golf clubs, etc.

Adult guests only please.

Property manager

Mike Spencer

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Sorry, all guests must be 18+; primary renter 25+

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 holiday home is in the city centre. Sun Mountain Fun Center and Bend Rock Gym are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Mill District and Blockbuster. 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.

Bend, OR

What's nearby

Drake Park - 15 min walk
Downtown Bend Business Association - 16 min walk
Old Mill District - 5 min drive
Deschutes Brewery - 5 min drive
Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers - 18 min walk
J Dub - 17 min walk
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House - 16 min walk
Bend Brewing Company - 14 min walk
Spork - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Side Hill House with View Walking Distance to Downtown & Recently Remodeled pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Side Hill House with View Walking Distance to Downtown & Recently Remodeled?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Side Hill House with View Walking Distance to Downtown & Recently Remodeled?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Side Hill House with View Walking Distance to Downtown & Recently Remodeled located?

Located in the heart of Bend, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Drake Park, Deschutes River and Downtown Bend Business Association. Tower Theatre and Des Chutes Historical Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

24 October 2022

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

River West Haven

A warm welcome from Mike and Lyn started a wonderful ten-week stay for us in their "River West" home this summer. They have created a very comfortable retreat, paying special attention to amenities that make living there a pleasure. When not out exploring Bend and central Oregon, we enjoyed relaxing inside and outside, enjoying the views and nature in the yard, cooking in the well-equipped kitchen as well as relaxing and grilling on the deck. The location of this home makes it the perfect base for easily reaching river trails, walking downtown or accessing the roads leading to the Cascades. When we had questions or needed something, Lyn and Mike responded to us immediately. Since 2013, my husband and I have made an annual trip to enjoy the rivers, mountains and high desert of central Oregon. In that time, we have not had a better vacation rental with more gracious and accommodating hosts. We do hope we'll be again staying in Mike's and Lyn's "River West" in coming years.

Stayed 70 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

12 August 2022

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

Lovely Home w/ great surroundings

We had a wonderful stay in this home. It was very clean and tidy with everything we needed. It also had a wild baby deer that frequented the back yard which was fun to observe. The owner was very friendly and quick to respond to questions or needs. I highly recommend staying here. One quick note: parking is a bit tricky so just take note of the driveway and make sure you are comfortable with it. I found the best way to park was to turn around in the street or a driveway and back into the parking area. It made it easy to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Petaluma, CA

23 July 2022

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

Wonderful stay!

This is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in Bend. Very modern home with great amenities. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet which was wonderful after our adventures. I highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

9 November 2021

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

Location and Luxury!

We have stayed in many VRBO properties over the years and this home, owned by Mike and Lyn, stands head and shoulders above all the others! First, the location is perfect! You are close to all the wonder of Bend while still feeling as if you are "in the woods". You will be perched on the top of a hill with an exquisite view of Pilot Butte and privacy from the homes nearby. Get up early and enjoy a cup of coffee and watch the sun come up with a warm fire in the high-end gas fireplace while listening to music on the full-house sound system (and it's easy to operate)! The appliances throughout the home are all new and high-end and the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to create a wonderful meal when you don't feel like enjoying the great cuisine in Bend! We look forward to staying at this home again in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 September 2020

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

Spacious, amenity filled home in amazing location!

We loved our stay at this property! It's a short walk or drive to the downtown Bend shops and restaurants. Beautiful views out the windows as this location is somewhat on a hill. Honestly the pictures of the property don't do it justice! It's very clean, spacious, and somewhat trendy on the inside! There were amenities galore such as a Roku, to go coffee cups, washer and dryer, easy parking. I have no complaints! The TV is really nice as well and has a DVD player so you can pick up some videos from the nearby last Blockbuster! The hosts were very responsive and communicated check in/out very clearly! Great neighborhood to walk around as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mike Spencer

Mike and Lyn moved to Bend in 2013 after falling in love with the town, proximity to the outdoors, and well, all the reasons people visit here! Mike's an avid mountain biker, as well as trail runner, plus all the other Bend activities - backpacking, road/gravel cycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, etc. All the exercise may just be an excuse to eat more. Lyn is a retired musician and enjoys volunteering at our local animal shelter, and is a talented cook.

Why they chose this property

When we first saw it, it was a bit (okay, a lot) run down, but we loved that it was very walkable to downtown, but just up the hill enough to get some fantastic views. It was very much not what we were looking for, but we fell in love with it. Over the next year or two we did some renovations while living there - updated the kitchen, refinished the hardwood floors, re-configured the back bedroom a bit, new carpet in the master bedroom, and new paint pretty much everywhere. More recently we completed another round of improvements, particularly the master bath, living room, back bathroom, along with some less exciting needed under-the-hood updates.

Oddly enough, it was something of a package deal with two adjacent vacant lots; we later built on the lot to the South, where we now live. So when not renting via VRBO, we often have friends & family staying in it when visiting.

Someday we may just move back into it ourselves! During the 2020 lockdown we had a "staycation" weekend in it when not rented and were reminded how much we enjoy this house.

What makes this property unique

It's a quiet neighborhood, has some great views, and walkable to the river, downtown, and all the West Side has to offer. That combined with the extensive interior upgrades such as the modern updated kitchen with upscale new appliances makes it a great home away from home.

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