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Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend.

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Private backyard with hot tub, rock herb garden, BBQ, outdoor dining tables and chairs.
Front of home
Entryway into the living room
Large spacious living room with smart TV, access to all your favorite apps.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8244.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Bend, OR
  • Old Mill District
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Deschutes Brewery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sunriver, OR (SUO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack and Jill

Main bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend.

Enjoy the full amenities of a modern vacation rental home w/a luscious backyard that offers a comfortable place to make your vacation in Bend. There is 2600 sq. feet of space that can fit up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms.

Minutes away from the Old Mill District and close to all of the best that Bend has to offer. A quick 30 minute drive puts you at the famous Mt. Bachelor, making this the perfect place for you to recharge and prepare for your outdoor adventures

We will check in periodically to ensure your stay is going smoothly and are available to answer any questions, but won't bombard you with messages!

*Phil’s Trail, a highly acclaimed mountain bike trail system are just a 30minute bike ride or a 14-minute drive away.
*Walk to the river, follow the canal trail west.
*The Old Mill District, Box Factory, and Food Carts are a convenient 5 minute drive or quickly access downtown Bend w/ a 10 minute UBER
*Haden Homes Amphitheater 1 mile away, easy 25 minute walk.

This is a growing neighborhood with possible construction nearby. We unfortunately won't be offering discounts at this time for any construction related noise we can't not control.

Full house access.
Newly renovated garage turned game room with ping pong table, darts, pop-a-shot and foosball. Great for the kids and big kid in all of us!
No parking in the garage or moving equipment.

Newly installed AC May 2022!!!!!
Newly remodeled garage turned GAME ROOM!!!
-ping pong, darts, foosball, pop-a-shot, pool table

Let's talk beds!
2 bedrooms downstairs, each with a comfortable queen bed.
Master bedroom on the second floor, has a queen bed and a sleeper couch great for a kid.
The pool table room also has a sleeper couch, transforms to a double.
Enjoy a cup of coffee outside in your private backyard or soak in the Hot Tub after a full day of hitting the slopes at Mt. Bachelor! Enjoy the full amenities of a modern, rental home with a fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, pool table / game room and comfortable bedding. Plenty of space that can comfortably fit up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms (3 queen beds and 2 sofa beds)and 3 full bathrooms.
Newly renovated garage turned game room with ping pong table and foosball. Great for the kids and big kid in all of us! Plus, there's the pool table in the main house.
The Old Mill District, Box Factory, and Food Carts are a convenient 5 minute drive or quickly access downtown Bend w/ a 10 minute UBER ....yet you can enjoy a quiet evening in your peaceful home nestled within big Ponderosa pines.

Everything downtown Bend has to offer is a very short 5-10 minute drive from your home. The nearby Old Mill District boasts restaurants, breweries, shopping and a grocery store all less than 1 mile away.

Ride shares are easy to schedule and book.

Old Mill is walkable from the home. Distance 1.3 mi
Hayden Home Amphitheater, dining and shopping.

Pet friendly home, please communicate during booking if a pet will be joining you. 2 pet limit with a $100 Pet Fee.

Your two sofa bed location;
1. Brown couch in pool table room, transforms to a double bed.
2. Dark gray sofa in upstairs bedroom (best for kids with parents nearby)
We also provide a pack n play, located in downstairs bedroom to the left, in the closet.

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Property manager

Steve & Heather Denio
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping, e-cigarette in the home. Please refrain to outdoor use.
No events, parties, commercial photography or filming.
Maximum Number of guests - 8

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 in Southern Crossing, a neighbourhood in Bend, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Pilot Butte State Park and Tumalo State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider High Desert Museum and Petersen Rock Garden.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Old Mill District - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Deschutes Brewery - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Drake Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 20 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Mill District - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Red Robin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Island Kona Mix Plate - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family/pet friendly home, sleeps 8. Enjoy our game room & soak in the hot tub after exploring Bend. located?

This family-friendly Bend holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bend Factory Stores and Old Mill District. Deschutes River and Riverbend Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Gathering Family Together

The Ponderosa House checked all our boxes for a family visit to Bend. As parents of adult children who live away we look for spacious 3 bedroom accommodations. This house did not disappoint. It has plenty of room and available entertainment. We visited Bend for skiing and enjoyed the backyard hot tub, playing billiards, and darts. Finding the canal walking path at the end of the street was a wonderful bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N.

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

Fun stay in Bend

The house was just as listed. Aside from a few minor maintenance issues (refrigerator, kitchen cabinet door), everything was great. We really used and appreciated the hot tub, pool table, and game room...they provided hours of fun for our multi-generational family group. Minor request: more dishtowels would be handy!Communications with owners were quick and helpful and they were flexible about giving us a late checkout. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great for kids!

We have stayed at this home twice because our kids requested we go back! It has plenty of space for everyone and the pool table and games in the garage provide hours of entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

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

Definitely suited our families needs!

Nice place for kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

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

Beautiful property in great location

One of the only places that could accomodate our large group, and also had great amenities like a pool table and a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

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

Awesome getaway!

Great home base for all the fun in Bend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Great house!

Super nice, spacious house with awesome backyard, private, fun activities. Great location. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Fun Bend Getaway

The property was very comfortable and clean. There were plenty of games and tvs in each room to keep everyone entertained. It was a great place for our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

soorgolf1234

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

Great place short drive

The house is as advertised. It was a great stay. A short drive to old mill district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Great home in bend!

This was a beautiful home and perfect for our get away for the weekend! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Perfect location in bend, great place to relax

The property is easily accessed, very roomy and a great place to just hang out at the end of the day: hot tub, pool table, privacy in the back yard. My group had a blast and I would recommend this place to anyone staying in bend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alfredo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful House, great location

The house was beautiful and well appointed, centrally located. Hot tub is new and clean. Great place fro a group of friends or a larger family. Unfortunately, wifi password was not provided, and owners were away camping and unreachable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatima C.

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

Great family friendly rental!

Very clean, open and spacious home. Very close to Old Mill and has a great game room for kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

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

It was great.

Nice property, great location, good communication, easy process!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andie D.

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

Annual ski vacation

Great place for our group of 6 (3 couples) to stay for a week do skiing at Bachelor! Just a 35 min drive to the mountain, and centrally located in town for restaurants. The backyard was perfect for the doggies and the hot tub was great for after a long day on the slopes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., San Jose, CA

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

Comfortable large house in Bend for family.

Very comfortable home, great family amenities (pool table, big back yard, good for pets), BBQ, good kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B., Bend, OR

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

Great stay

Communication was excellent. Property was as described. Good location, nice amenities, clean- would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett R.

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

Great place for a group!

Stayed here with a group of friends, and we enjoyed the space very much! The pool and hot tub, as well as big yard were very nice. Pretty good location too. Hosts were friendly and communicative which I appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

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

Fantastic

Perfect place in Bend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

Awesome house!

My family & I had a great time at the Old Mill District house. The layout was awesome for our toddlers to run around & the pool table room was fun during the evening. We had to drive to get to Old Mill District & Downtown Bend but with toddlers in tow, we didn’t mind. Overall we had a great time & would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Thumbs up

Interesting house, nice yard, terrific wifi (very important), accommodated group w 3 bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Fun in Bend

This house is perfectly set up for families. With three bedrooms (2 on the main floor), extra sleeping areas, 3 full bathrooms and lots of space it’s fabulous! The proximity to the Old Mill and Hayden Homes Amphitheater was perfect (less than a mile). It has a ton of games for adults and kids (and I mean the cool games like pool, ping pong, one shot basketball and more). The welcoming hot tub wraps up house and its awesomeness.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great house for a large group

This house was in a great location and perfect for our group of 6 with dogs. House has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms so everyone had their own spaces. The spa was hot and clean and the bbq worked great. The pool table was fun, however has seen its better days. My only complaint is the kitchen needed some deep cleaning and there was dog hair all over the furniture which got on our clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ariana S.

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

Great house with some quirks

House was roomy, mostly clean with tons of fun games for adults and kids alike. Home is older than the pictures imply so there are some bumps and bruises here and there. Master suite upstairs lacks a door so be prepared for that if you want privacy and wishes it had a fireplace for those chilly bend nights! The lighting in some of the rooms is more on the fluorescent side/LED so it lacked a warm, cozy feel you want in the evenings. Owners were friendly, welcoming and super responsive. House had ample supplies any everything you need to cook meals. Location is good, about a city block from walking/biking trails and super close to the mill district. Overall I would rate this property a solid 4-4.5. A few aesthetic upgrades and a door on the master bedroom would bump it closer to a 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny m.

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

Great house and yard!

We had a lovely time and the back yard was amazing! Hope to stay here again in the fall. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Heather Denio

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Hello, We're Steven, Heather & Sebastian. We welcome you to our home in Bend, Oregon.
Steven traveled on a road trip from New Jersey and fell in love with what Central Oregon had to offer. He made Bend his home in 2000, you would have found him mountain biking, working in a brewery or enjoying a pint with a friend.
Heather, the Oregon native grew up in Corvallis and still roots for the Beavers. She moved to Bend also in 2000, worked as a Chef at one of the local breweries and soon found Steven and the relationship blossomed. We bought our first house together in 2008, sold that house to buy this house in 2014, our Ponderosa House.
We got married in Mexico in 2012 and we now live in Portland with our son Sebastian.

Why they chose this property

Great for families! We love the location and feeling of home that our house offers. We have spent many mornings sipping coffee, planning our next adventure out in the backyard. I enjoy picking herbs in the garden and listening to the birds. You will be close to all that Bend has to offer, even mountain biking straight from the house down the street to the river trail system. You're close to the Old Mill for movies, shopping and dining. Short drive to Mount Bachelor, golf courses and breweries.

What makes this property unique

Our home is great gathering place for families and friends. We really focus on having a comfortable home with plenty of activities for some friendly competition in the game room, pool table and other offerings.

Bend holds a unique and wonderful beauty, 300+ days of sunshine a year! That makes for a great outdoor dream vacation. It may be snowing up on the mountain, but in town you'll find blue skies. Do you have a hard time deciding what adventure to go on? No problem! You can ski in the early morning, have lunch, then hit the links in the afternoon. They are plenty of shops around for rentals too, so no need to pack it all.

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