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Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere!

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Deck off great room overlooks park and river
Deck with seating and BBQ overlooking park and river
Bring your paddle board or kayak or rent one nearby. Easy walk to Amphitheater!
Amazing sunrise from deck!
View from the deck!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Deschutes Brewery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Old Mill District
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sunriver, OR (SUO)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere!

Come and experience all Bend has to offer from our beautiful home located adjacent to McKay Park on the Deschutes River.

Park the car and walk everywhere! The Old Mill shops and cinema, great restaurants, concerts at the Amphitheater, historic downtown, new ice skating/ sports pavilion and brewery tours are all within a short walk.

Two bikes and a tandem are provided for your enjoyment as well as beach chairs and bocce to take to the park. Grab your kayaks or SUP's and head to the river for a paddle!

Enjoy a bbq or morning coffee on the deck or walk to a variety of restaurants nearby.

Each bedroom has a queen bed and an attached full bath, and there is a queen sofa sleeper in the living room.

50' HDTV, DVD player in LR for movie nights. WiFi
Second flat screen TV in downstairs bedroom.

A breakfast bar in the kitchen seats 3 and dining table can accommodate 6. There is a laundry room with full-sized washer and dryer and a two car garage with plenty of space to store your gear.


Nearby Century Drive will take you to Mt. Bachelor (about a 30 minute drive) for winter skiing and snow boarding and the Cascades Lake Loop with incredible scenery of mountain lakes and great hiking and mountain biking trails. Also along this drive is the Virginia Meissner SnoPark, just 14 miles west of Bend, with over 40 km groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Beautiful, comfortable furnishings to help ensure an enjoyable stay.

We hope you will enjoy all Bend has to offer from our Whitewater Retreat!

Property manager

Jennifer Brewer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
1 well behaved dog considered with pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bend

Located on a river, this holiday home is in River West, a neighbourhood in Bend. Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Des Chutes Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider High Desert Museum and Petersen Rock Garden. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Deschutes Brewery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Mill District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Drake Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 24 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Podski - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Westside Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Toasty - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome location! Next to river, close to downtown. Walk everywhere! located?

This family-friendly Bend holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Bend Whitewater Park, Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District. Deschutes River and Deschutes Brewery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Holiday Getaway
Highly recommend this clean and cozy home located near the downtown area, Mt. Bachelor, and several deliciousrestaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place, Near Bachelor Bus
Great place to stay during our ski week in Bend. We mostly picked it so we could take the bus to and from Bachelor as needed and also access town easily walking. The ski bus is a short walk away. We'd drive up the mountain together in the morning and if someone wanted to return home early, they could just hop on the 7 bus down the hill (about 35 minutes). We even made use of the bikes in the garage to explore Bend, which is a wonderful town. Great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Granite Bay (Sacramento area), CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay!
This is our third time staying here and had another great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Bend Getaway
Perfect house in a great location. Close to all of the things you would want to do in Bend. Great neighborhood as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Walkable to tons of stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Concert weekend
This place worked perfectly for my buddy and me. With one room up and one down, we had plenty of space and privacy. We were in town for a concert at the amphitheater. Easy walk to the show. Overall it was perfect for our situation. We’re looking forward to finding another show and another stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Star - location, location, location
We had an amazing week at the property. This is the ideal, most central location for river access, access to the Deschutes River trail system, the amphitheater (we saw a DMB concert), restaurants and downtown. The home was bright, comfy and well-equipped, the big garage was great for our paddleboards, floaties and car (which we barely used except to go hike in the mountains). Bikes to borrow were a bonus. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location
Beautiful home adjacent to the river water park. Clean and well kept up. Will defiantly be checking to see if available next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We found this place and booked it. Shortly before our trip, we got an email providing us instructions. A few days before, we got another email on how to get in. I had a question and texted Jennifer and she responded quickly! The house was in a great location and close to alot of things. What a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Well stocked and clean.
Great property. The home was well provisioned and very clean. An outdoor shower would be a nice addition for post river fun. I look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite Bend rental! Great price & fantastic location!
This is now our favorite Bend rental! This is our second stay and we will definitely be back. You really can’t beat the location! We were able to walk to our concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. We also walked across the bridge to dinner most nights. They recently replaced the carpet with wood flooring which is a wonderful upgrade. The kitchen is well stocked. Very comfortable living room furniture. If the primary bedroom had a king size bed then this rental would be perfection! We’ll keep coming back either way ;) Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Friendly
The location is convenient to restaurants and activities. Great walking path very close along the river! Enjoyed the layout of the house with the spacious great room upstairs. We were there in winter and think that summer would be amazing in this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige G., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River View House
Property on the Deschutes river is fabulous and clean. Great location for hiking, biking and water activities. Was perfect for two couples. Jennifer with easy to deal with and was able to meet our needs. Would love to stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige G., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House & Location
House was very clean when we arrived. Able to walk to river, Old Mill District and Safeway. The use of bikes is also a nice bonus. Would not hesitate to stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem in Bend!
This rental is a total gem! The location couldn’t be more perfect. We took walks on the river every day. Centrally located to stores and restaurants. The rental was very clean, well stocked and the furniture is quite comfortable. We have stayed many places in Bend and this is the one will continue to stay at in the future. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bend Home
The location was perfect! The home was clean, comfortable and had every amenity possible including 4 bikes. The beds and furniture were very comfortable. The home was walking distance to the Old Mill District and close to downtown. The property manager was easy to contact and addressed all our needs. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Fantastic property!
This property is in a fantastic location...just steps from the Dechutes River and a short bike ride to Old Mill! Furnished with everything you would expect and more (2 bikes for riding around Bend)! A great property for 2-6 people, you won't be disappointed! We are from MN and weren't sure what to expect of the town and the property. We won't think twice about coming back here!

8/10 Good

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week in bend
The house was perfect for my daughter and me and our partners. Each bedroom was large and had its own bathroom and being in separate floors afforded ample privacy. The kitchen was roomy and well appointed, although we didn’t cook much. It was close to the river, which made for active foot traffic, but it died down after dusk.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Allan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in great location
This is an OK house in a great location. If you want a fancy place this isn’t it. But if you want a good location at a good price then this works. We loved the ability to walk to the Old Mill, downtown Bend and the nearby drop zone for floats and SUP. Pros: Love the location. Bedrooms are good size along with accompanying bathrooms and closets. Two car garage, we had one car and could leave our floats, SUP and kayak in second bay. Living room, kitchen, dining area are good size. Cons: Exterior needs a scrubbing - lots of leaves, cobwebs, etc. Balcony is small and needs a new paint job but facing river. Carpet on stairs is old and matted and holds a wet dog smell, I assume the owner has some large dogs or previous visitors but it’s baked into the carpet. We would stay here again as for us the positives outweigh the minor negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris & Luima F.

Best in Bend
Dear Jennifer- We would like to thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Our one month stay at 'Whitewater' was a pleasure! We are hikers and skiers and we found the location of the home to be perfect for our needs. It is a short walk to the center through parks and across a bridge where hiking trails along the river can also be accessed. The McKay Park and the Deschutes River can be viewed from the deck off the living room. Mt. Bachelor skiing is only 25 minutes away by car. Upon arrival we found 'Whitewater' to be perfectly clean and very well organized and equipped. The owner is a pleasure to work with and very helpful providing local information which made us feel right at home. We look forward to returning next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandi N.

Comfortable, well equipped cozy home in a great location
My husband and I and our small dog stayed at Whitewater Bend for six weeks. We loved the location where we found our favorite coffee house and a major grocery store just a short walk or bike ride away. We also enjoyed the Mill District which is another short walk or bike ride from the house. Walking the Deschutes River trail and hiking at Newberry are all close and convenient. The house was clean and cozy. We rent vacation rentals full time and the way the kitchen is stocked should be the "gold standard" for all rentals. Also the information book which provided timely data about the house as well as the myriad things to do in the area. Jennifer is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. We have already reserved a return to this charming rental.

10/10 Excellent

Constance C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Queenie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Great location in a quiet neighborhood overseeing the river and yet walkable to downtown and restaurants nearby. House is very well kept with clean, adequate supplies. Host is responsive and provides useful information around the house. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sejal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bend
This house was great! It was super cozy and close enough to walk/bike along the river and to restaurants and shops. We had a lovely time during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

megan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We really enjoyed being able to walk to the river and bike paths. We saw a concert and was able to walk to the theater which was easy. Having the garage space to store our E bikes was really nice because they were secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Brewer

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We've had the good fortune to live in Bend for the last 27 years. We enjoy hiking, fishing, gardening, skiing, horseback riding, and paddling our kayaks in beautiful Central Oregon.

We look forward to helping you plan a wonderful stay in Bend!

Why they chose this property

We love the location of this house! You can park the car and walk everywhere in town. Step out the door into McKay park, jump in the river or head off for a hike on the River Trail.

What makes this property unique

Awesome location to explore Bend.
Two car garage for parking and safe storage of gear.
We accept well behaved dogs.

Languages:

English

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