Steps from the Deschutes River located between Downtown and Old Mill District

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Nearby footbridge to access river and entrance to Columbia Park

Deschutes River - view from the footbridge next to our home

Living Room - Wood-look Flooring throughout home

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Bend, OR

Old Mill District
‪10 min walk‬
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
‪13 min walk‬
Downtown Bend Business Association
‪16 min walk‬
Sunriver, OR (SUO)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

NOTICE: CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION on Property. Bend's Best Location! Tucked in Historic Bend, ideally situated near Deschutes River, between the Old Mill District and Historic Downtown. Enjoying 4 seasons, there is plenty to do all year long. Often, guests walk/bike their entire visit, finding the BEST of Bend's amenities so close. No direct river access from this home, but there are several walking paths and a nearby footbridge for river access.

Totally updated! Enjoy stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets and granite counters. Wood-look flooring throughout home.

This home puts you in the center of Bend's finest amenities, making it the perfect hub for your Central Oregon visit. Steps from the Deschutes River. There is not direct river access from this home - but there are several paths and a walking-bridge is nearby to access the river and parks. Also, the home is located close to the Old Mill District, Old Town Bend, Brew Pubs, Drake Park, Live Music, Festivals, Movies, Shopping, Dining, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Walking or Bike Trails and much more! For the snow sport enthusiasts, Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort is located just minutes away. Easy access to everything Bend and Central Oregon has to offer!

Just steps from river access, this house features a gas fireplace in the cozy living room with separate dining and kitchen. You will find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this single-level home with stainless grill for outdoor BBQ's and on-site parking for 2 cars is included.

Shuttle Service - Reasonably Priced

Winter: MT. BACHELOR

Nearby/Walking:
Downtown Bend
Old Mill District
Deschutes River Float Nearby Entry Access-Several Walking Paths or Footbridge for Access
Columbia Park
Miller's Landing Park
Art Walks
Les Schwab Amphitheater
Phil’s Trails- Hundreds of miles of interconnecting mountain bike trails
Festivals

Close by:
Shevlin Park
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
Cascade Lakes
The Badlands (Hiking)
Smith Rock – World renowned rock climbing & hiking
Newberry Crater
Lake Paulina
Sisters, Oregon (Western Town)
Sunriver, Oregon
Lake Billy Chinook
Crooked River Ranch

City/State Tax Apply * Seasonal Rates Apply * No Smoking * No Pets

RULES and Information To Know:

* All adults must sign rental & river risk agreement
* No Pets
* No Smoking
* No Parties/ No Events
* Minimum Age to Book - 25 Years Old

*Drowning Risk: Rent at your own risk. Always watch children and pets. Shared property line on the river. No fence or physical barrier between the river and this home.

*Drowning Risk: Home is located on a shared lot that is next to the river. No access to backyard is allowed. Do not enter river directly from this property.

*There is a home between the river and this rental, but no fence/ no barrier.

*No view of the river from inside this home.

Property manager

Tami Henderson

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Drowning Risk No fence between the river and home

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not enter river directly from this property. No access to backyard is allowed.

Drowning Risk: ALWAYS watch children and pets. Shared property line on the river. No fence or physical barrier between the river and this home.

No view of the river from inside this home.

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bend

Located in Old Bend, a neighbourhood in Bend, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Des Chutes Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deschutes Brewery and Regal Old Mill. 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

Drake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Old Mill District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Deschutes Brewery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Downtown Bend Business Association - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Westside Tavern - ‬9 min walk
‪Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs - ‬12 min walk
‪Cascade West Grub & Alehouse - ‬10 min walk
‪Still Vibrato Coffee Roasting - ‬13 min walk
‪The Lot - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the Deschutes River located between Downtown and Old Mill District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the Deschutes River located between Downtown and Old Mill District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the Deschutes River located between Downtown and Old Mill District?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the Deschutes River located between Downtown and Old Mill District located?

Located in Old Bend, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Deschutes River, Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Drake Park and Bend Whitewater Park are also within 10 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kevin k.

21 Oct 2016

Perfect spot on the River

The place is a great location for visiting Bend. close to great food, breweries and shopping. The back yard and the river are the perfect place to relax after long days in downtown. we did see some nice upgrades and some still too come. cant wait to see it next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Rob and Teri b.

8 Oct 2016

Comfortable Property on the River

A fabulous location and a great weekend get away! Comfortable amenities. It is a shame you don't have a view of the river from the house. We wanted to kayak down the river but could not find a rental that didn't require us to portage it up to our spot.( Maybe next time). The fire ring was a nice addition.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4 Aug 2016

Shoulders down on the riverfront

My husband and I had lovely time celebrating our wedding anniversary on the Riverfront! This beautiful property on the Riverfront is very clean, cosy, calming and warm. Our favorite time was lounging any time of day sipping tea, coffee or cocktails while sitting on the cosy outdoor furniture. It was so enjoyable to watch the river flow and leisure activities taking place on the river all non motorized of course (river floating, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming...). Activities are endless for the young and elderly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jeff N.

12 Aug 2017

Not bad, but some things to consider

While we enjoyed our visit to Bend, there was some good and some bad here. The house was clean and ready when we arrived. We liked being on the river. We purchased some tubes and each day would walk upstream about 15 minutes, then float back down to the yard, or down farther to Drake Park--you really can't beat that. Walking downtown or to the Old Mill District was as easy as advertised. Among the downsides: as you can see in the photos, the house is directly next to the bridge across the river to Columbia Park. I initially thought that was an upside, but it turns out that you can hear every foot crunch on the gravel path to the bridge, and the traffic is constant, day and night, especially on the weekend. That might not be a problem if the windows were closed, but the house doesn't have air conditioning. Maybe you don't expect that, but I did--we specifically discussed it when I booked, because of young kids who would have to nap during the hottest part of July. When we arrived it was 86 degrees *inside* the house. (To her credit, the day after we arrived and at my request, the manager installed a portable air conditioning unit that kept the temperature down into the mid/high 70s.) The bridge, as it turns out, is also a good place for some jerks to throw glass bottles into the yard. My sister-in-law and my 8-year-old stepped on broken glass. I spent about two hours picking up shards. Even if you avoid this hazard, you'll have to rake goose poop out of the grass daily. The front door apparently sits wrong in the frame, so the electric lock sometimes does not work. After being locked out for half an hour we eventually figured out that pulling the knob toward you before entering the code allowed the deadbolt to release without getting stuck. The appliances are all quite dated. I didn't care that much about this, but you might. There is no ice maker in the freezer, for example; you'll have to fill the two trays that were in there. There are a couple of couches in the living room, but no lights adjacent to them, so don't plan to sit and read. In the bathrooms there are no toilet paper holders, and no towel racks save the one on the shower door and one hand towel holder on the vanity, both in the master. The master bathroom also had a very weird light switch that nobody could consistently work properly. All in all we had a good time and the house was fine, but I'm not sure whether I'd book it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

21 Oct 2019

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

Adorable and walkable.

This property was within walking distance of so many downtown spots! From the key code entry to the property handbook, we felt like we had utter freedom to come and go as we pleased from the get-go. It was great having at least two dedicated parking spots in the driveway available to us. The fire pit offered a wonderful place to enjoy an evening of hot cocoa next to the setting sun over the trees and the river. Even though we stayed here October of 2019, it would be an ideal location to kayak or paddle board from in the river. That said, I had the opportunity to take advantage of the trails that run close to the house to go for a morning jog. The ice in the freezer was much appreciated, and the clean white towels were a relief to come home to after a day of walking around town.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D.

2 Oct 2019

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

Great Location

Stayed here for 5 days in September. Yes, this place has a great location due to being right on the Deschutes River but its also within walking distance to all kind is restaurants, breweries, bars, shops and the grocery store. Back yard is beautiful with a nice sitting area next o the river. We did not use it much as we were on the go with hiking and MTB activities. The place was clean and well appointed. Good communication with manager. I would consider renting the same place if back in Bend. Construction around the outside of the house was underway but was not active while we were there and was not intrusive.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff l.

31 July 2019

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

Location location location

Perfect spot and an amazing backyard view

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

18 June 2019

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

Awesome!

Great place to stay in Bend, OR! Location Location Location! You can walk to everything you need! Enjoyed ourselves! Tuned the river to the backyard! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

14 Oct 2018

Great

Clean and organized.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joey C.

18 Sept 2018

Great location. Sometimes noisy. Would recommend

Loved the location. Within close proximity to the 3 rapids that you can tube down. Also very close to bike shops, cafes, and a 15 min walk to the grocery store (Market of Choice). Side of home is a part of a foot bridge path to cross the river, which sits behind the house's back yard so there is a fair amount of noise. Home has washer and dryer for wet clothes after tubing. Showers equipped with soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Couldn't ask for better amenities. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sandi Y.

8 June 2018

Lacrosse weekend in Bend

Had a wonderful time at this vacation rental. The layout of the house a bit odd that it has no river view from inside the house - but this is made clear from the description on the VRBO site. It is a bit awkward to get to the backyard and enjoy the beautiful river, but very close to lovely walking paths and parks. Nice bedrooms and linens. Hostess very accommodating and helpful. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Reme A.

25 Feb 2018

Overall experience great!

The house is very clean and really cute. Newly remodeled master bathroom. Very comfy mattresses. The river is right off the back of the property and the walking trail over the bridge is right next to the house. There are privacy blinds which was nice because I'm not used to people walking so close to my house. The only real difficult thing was the TV. It was so complicated to use. And the booklet directions do not correlate with the remotes and demands. That is the only thing I ran into that caused any problems. I would definitely recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

1 Oct 2017

We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend this house to others! Great location!

We loved being right on the river, as well as, the ability to walk downtown and to the Old Mill area. It was a hot weekend so we were able to take advantage of floating the river. We've been coming to Bend for years and hadn't done that before. It was so much fun and will now be a regular activity. It was my husband, our two adult children and their significant others. It's hard to please everyone, but it was unanimous that everyone loved this house and we'll be back! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us! The Property Manager, Deb, was very responsive and helpful too!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angela M.

28 Aug 2017

Awesome location!

We loved staying here. The location is the best. Since I do enjoying cooking, I was a little disappointed by the kitchen. I made it work but it could use an update. Will be staying in the future. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul D.

20 June 2017

Excellent Backyard Space and River Access

Rented paddle boards and launched right out of the backyard! This and the bbq, and firepit were highlights of this location. Things that were mildly annoying were that there were not towel holders, or tp holders in the bathroom and the fence between the very busy pedestrian walkway and the backyard is chain link, so there is little to no privacy in the backyard. Close to parks and breweries, 15 min walk to downtown

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

6 June 2017

The perfect place!

Right on the river, walking distance to everything. This place was exactly what we were looking for. The house was very comfortable and the outside space is just amazing. We will be renting this again, no question.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jason S., Astoria Oregon

16 Mar 2017

Weekend Getaway

My friends and I had a wonderful weekend getaway in Bend Oregon. The house was in a great location to walk (10 - 15 minutes) to a lot of the desirable downtown locations, and not far at all for a trip to the mountain. The river is directly behind the house, which would make for a great summertime hangout spot. It was a little cold, so we didn't spend much time back there, but I would love to come back to this house in the summer. The house was very clean on arrival, with a lot of nice upgraded features. The layout of the house is great, I really liked how the kitchen, living room, and dining area were all open. The Kitchen does need a little updating, but aside from that the house was great. I would highly recommend this house for a 3 to 6 person group. We ended up only having five people, but the house was more than spacious enough to have 6. I look forward to coming back to this house on future Bend trips.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

23 Jan 2017

Excellent house , updated, and very clean. Great access to places in town and parks

We loved this house and renting was very easy. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in bend. Walking distance to multiple places and river access from house. I will definitely stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael L.

20 Oct 2016

Great location on the Deschutes River and close to downtown

House was very comfortanle and had every thing we needed. The kitchen does need to be updated but was functionable. I would highly recommend that the owner install additional lighting in both the kitchen and living room. A little dark Overall, a good choice.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

1 Sept 2016

Great location right on the river.

House was in good shape. The riverfront access was amazing. Thank you for the great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

21 Aug 2016

Great place, location and town

What a great spot to explore Bend. It is in the heart of Bend where you can access the river (your back yard), breweries/restaurants, and all the outdoor trails. It is a great spot for kids with a playground/park just across the walking bridge. If you have young toddlers I would be careful in the back yard as there is no fence to stop them from jumping in the river. We had our toddler and it was fine though. The house was a roomie 3 bedroom that had plenty of room for our family. It had everything you need to have a great stay. The owners are really nice and attentive people! We definitely plan on coming back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David J.

19 Aug 2016

River Front Fun

Response time to communication was quick. The house is clean and comfortable. It is equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is conveniently close - within walking distance - to restaurants and shopping. We went tubing on the Deschutes River, sat watching others tube down the river, and had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cindy C.

17 Aug 2016

Half way between The Old Mill and The Old Downtown

We were the first renters at this location. This home is right on the river. We enjoyed river runs and lovely nights at this location. If you have young children, you would appreciate the playground right across from the river( use the walking bridge which is located right next to the house). With this convenience we experienced many runners and bikes passing by the house as we were trying to sleep at night and early in the morning. The owner of this property is eager to make any possible changes to make the guests feel welcome, so I admire for that. I will bring back my family again to experience changes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nolan L.

4 Aug 2016

A great location in Bend.

This house is in a great location for exploring Bend. We enjoyed sitting next to the river in the sun as well as the easy walk to several breweries and dowtown. The manager was easy to work with as well, especially great at responding to messages as soon as possible.

About the host

Hosted by Tami Henderson

Bill was born and raised in the Northwest, while I moved to Oregon in my 20's. We no longer live in Bend “full-time” but try to spend as much time as possible there. Having raised and “launched” four wonderful young adults… but not ready to retire...Bill is a Captain in the Fire Department and I am a Realtor... we are now trying to figure out what our "new normal" is.

We love to travel, meet new people and enjoy just about everything outdoors...Kayaking, Rafting, Hiking, Biking, Scuba, Snow Sports and Golf has been added to the list.. but not perfected.

We found this home while walking to a Bend WinterFest (there are several "festivals" throughout the year). Located close to the Deschutes River, tucked between Downtown and the Old Mill District is the PERFECT LOCATION!

We are continuing to make improvements and looking forward to sharing our home with others, hoping that you too, will enjoy it and create wonderful memories of your own.

We welcome our guests with a complimentary bottle of wine and you will find coffee in the kitchen.

We hope you will enjoy our home as much as we do.

Cheers~ Tami & Bill

Why they chose this property

RIVERFRONT BEND is the perfect vacation home. Location is EVERYTHING! Riverfront Bend is close to the Deschutes River, between Old Town Bend and The Old Mill District, making it the perfect hub in the heart of the Best Bend has to offer.

Old Mill District is Bend’s premier shopping center entertainment district located on the banks of the Deschutes River. The Les Schwab Amphitheater is an incredible venue for live music by national acts and hosts a Free Summer Sunday concert series in the summertime. Enjoy walks on the river trail, historic plaques detailing Bend’s past or patio dining with spectacular mountain views. Rent a surrey at Wheel Fun Rentals and take the entire family on a scenic bike ride. Float the river or take out a stand-up paddle board from Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe.

The Old Mill District offers a fantastic array of shops and restaurants, numerous events as well as a unique 12-hole fly casting course, sand volleyball courts and birding along the Deschutes River migratory corridor.

Bend is an artsy-resort community in Central Oregon's high desert, approximately 150 miles east of Portland. Bend is easy to get to by air with a local airport (RDM) that is serviced by Alaska, Delta, American and United Airlines.

To Oregon, Bend is what Aspen is to Colorado or Lake Tahoe is to California; with a fairly upscale clientele, several nearby resort communities, and a lively, fun, quaint downtown area. Bend has been discovered for its recreation opportunities, climate and small town atmosphere, it has grown rapidly as a retreat for retirees and young people alike.

What makes this property unique

Riverfront Property

Walking distance to Downtown, The Old Mill District, 10 Barrel, Jackson's Corner, New River Water Park, Mirror Pond, Deschutes Brewery and Live Music at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Close to Walking Trails, Mountain Bike Trails and Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.

Dubbed the "outdoor playground of the West" for a thousand good reasons, Bend is world famous for both its outdoor pursuits and pristine beauty. You can catch an art exhibit, dine at an award-winning restaurant, spoil yourself at one of our many spas, or trek the legendary Bend Ale Trail, the largest beer trail in the West. Bend makes a great spot for family-friendly fun as well, from cool cave tours in some of Bend's ancient lava tubes, to watching raptors soar at the High Desert Museum.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - Master Suite

Bedroom 2 - Guest Room

Bedroom 3 - Guest Room

1 bathroom

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