Hospitality Description: We have a lot of space where an RV could be parked with electrical access and plenty of privacy. We do not have water or sewer hookups for longer stays, however.
Statistics
Listed April 2024
Views 866
General overview
Our snug home in the woods is located in Northwest Bend, just west of town on Tumalo Creek in the Deschutes National Forest. It's situated on 38 quiet acres with direct access to the mountain biking trails attached to Phil's Trailhead. In the summer, jog the dirt trails, read a book with your toes in the creek, ride your mountain bike or road bike. In the winter, cross country ski around the property or along the many trails through the Skyliners Snopark right here. Sledding is right out the door and you can come inside for a warm fire and hot cocoa.
The space
With two bedrooms and a loft, accessible by built-in ladder, our place can comfortably sleep 6. With air mattresses or ingenuity you can push that a bit more. It's a small home with a cabin-feel. Comfy and warm.
Guest access
The home is two floors requiring the use of stairs. It also has a loft accessible only by ladder. The loft is where our children sleep and play
Notes
This is a pretty rugged property. You'll need to be comfortable with dirt paths, steep river banks, log crossings (if you want to access the "island" between the rivers). It is an absolute delight for those interested in immersing in nature and getting everything Bend nature has to offer.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Relaxing
Mountains
Water
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
Cross-country skiing
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Available
Neighbourhood
You can't ask for a more peaceful "neighborhood," just a few short miles from Tumalo Falls, half a mile from the Historic Skyliners Neighborhood, and plopped onto 38 quiet acres with Tumalo Creek flowing through the property.
Getting to my home
The home is super easy to access by car (or bike!) by taking Skyliners Rd. west of Bend. Many people ride roadbikes up and down this road, using the 6 foot bike lanes.
Nearest airport
Redmond Airport RDM is approximately 40 minutes from our home.
Getting around
You'll definitely need a car to stay here (unless you're an avid roadbiker and then you'd do fine to ride in and out of town using the 6 foot bike lanes along Skyliners). A quick 10 minute drive gets you into Northwest Bend, where all the fun shops, amazing restaurants, night life, and more are waiting.
Megan and her family and friends were wonderful guests. They took excellent care of our dog and our home, leaving behind a happy dog and a spotless house. We'd have them back again in minute.
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Megan's home! The house itself was beautiful, with every detail carefully thought out. We especially loved the nearby river—such a peaceful spot to relax and unwind. Despite feeling wonderfully secluded, we were just 10 minutes away from the city, which made everything so convenient. Megan was incredibly responsive to all of our questions, making our stay even more enjoyable. I can't recommend this place enough. We'll definitely be back!
Our stay at Megan's was fantastic. This is a beautiful home in the woods, in a quiet and peaceful setting about 15 minutes from downtown Bend. For someone who loves nature and being outdoors this is a dream! We were able to go mountain biking just down the road, hiking nearby past many waterfalls, took a drive to stunning mountain lakes, and enjoyed the local coffee shops. Megan was easily available if we had any questions. We'd be happy to come back and stay again anytime!
Megan and family were wonderful guests. And took excellent care of my dog while they were here. Would be happy to have them back anytime!
We absolutely loved ur stay at Eric’s place. It is clean and bright and in such a wonderful location. We could be to SLC in 20 minutes or stay up in Park City and enjoy all the fun outdoor things to do there—like Olympic park which you’re hiking distance from. There anre bike trails everywhere, delicious restaurants, and amazing fall colors! Eric was communicative and fantastic to work with. If you’re lucky enough to spend time with their dog, Noble, you will adore him. He is the most obedient dog I’ve ever had the pleasure to spend time with and he’s sweet as can be. My boys and I loved him and talk often about how we hope to spend more time with him in the future!
Lisa and Mitch's house was beautiful! The views from their back windows are stunning, especially as the fog rolls in and out, morning and evening. We loved spending time with their super sweet dog, Keisha. And we enjoyed every second of the activities in and around Petaluma. The home itself is very comfortable, clean, and warm. There was plenty of room for our traveling party of 6 and Lisa and Mitch were so generous with the use of food and supplies in their home. They even left us a basket of supplies so we could have s'mores while we were there. Amazing hosts and such a great stay!
Vincent and his group were amazing guests! They left the house in perfect condition and reached out to make sure there wasn't more they could do. Then I came home to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a thank you note with hand drawn art my kiddos loved, and even some "Thank You" ice cream in the freezer! Honestly, Vincent is the kind of guest that convinces you the PLU lifestyle is the way to go! We loved sharing our little slice of heaven with a group whom we knew was really appreciating all of it! We'd welcome them back anytime!
We really enjoyed having Rhiannon and her cute family in our home. They were our first swap and they treated our home well and left things in order. They communicated and were responsive and we would gladly have them back anytime! We can't wait to get to their beautiful home in a few months!
Premium
Megan
We are Megan & Garrett and our twin 10 year old boys. We worldschool so we travel many times each year when we aren’t enjoying our home base in Bend, Oregon. We love exploring new places and dive in to learn all we can about the culture and history of the places we visit. My passion is bringing literature to life through travel so we always pick some family books to read aloud together about the places we go. ❤️
"We love Europe and are open to visiting anywhere anytime!"
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"We live here when we aren't traveling and love to see all the beautiful places in our own country!"
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"We've never been and would love to visit anywhere in this beautiful part of the world"
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"Garrett and the boys are fluent in Spanish so we love spending time in countries where they can practice their skills!"
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"We are so excited to visit this part of the world."
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"It looks beautiful and we are excited to visit this country!"
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