Gary and Alyssa were so kind and helpful from start to finish. From booking our shuttle over the…read morephone, to giving us super detailed tips on the best route for us along the McKenzie River Trail. We had such a fun time riding, and would love to come back one day to stay at the campground and check out some of the other trails in the area. Gary was especially careful with our bikes on his rack, had an impeccably clean car (even without considering he hauls around outdoor enthusiasts), and happily showed us important markers and potential hiccups on the trail as he drove us to the trailhead. Alyssa was very responsive and kind on the phone. Overall, I get the impression that they love the land and community around McKenzie River, and are just excited to share that enthusiasm with their guests.

Highly recommend staying here! We had an amazing mini vacation in one of the cabins. The customer…read moreservice was great! Alyssa, Gary and their team are extremely kind and accommodating. You can tell they really care about the area and making sure visitors enjoy their stay. The path along the water inside the grounds is absolutely magical. We booked river rafting and a waterfall tour guide through the lodge and both were awesome! Karen, our rafting guide, was great! She was very informative and fun! Alex and Maddie took us on the waterfall tour. We couldn't go to one of the waterfalls because the road was closed so they took us to a couple other spots in the area to compensate. Snacks were provided and omg the brownies were so delicious Thank you to all of the people who run the Horse Creek Lodge and Outfitters. You all helped us make some pretty amazing memories! Will definitely be coming back.

Black Bears Do Live Here. Belknap has gorgeous garden trails…read moreand the views are spectacular. Unfortunately the facilities are overdue for a renovation and the lady at the front desk is rude for no reason, as mentioned by so many other reviewers. Yes, we had a visit from a black bear yesterday around 8:00 am in site #20. We watched him as he clambered around just a few feet from our trailer. He walked all around the campground, following along a common guest trail. When we called to report it (we were excited) the lady told us flat out it was "impossible" and there has "never" been a bear sighting. In 50 years ? I was taken aback by her gruff attitude. For your family's safety, just be aware that black bears do live in Central Oregon and might stroll into this campground looking for a yummy picnic basket.

Really mixed feelings about this one…read more The good: the grounds are beautiful. The hot springs pool (particularly the upper one) was so nice and relaxing. The area is beautiful, with some amazing hiking and waterfalls nearby. The bad: our cabin was incredibly disappointing. I was prepared for "rustic." I was not prepared for grime all over the walls, unpainted patches, floors and baseboards that looked like they hadn't been cleaned in literally years, disrepair, and even a dirty sponge, completely with leftover food particles, in the kitchen. I would come back again if I was in the comfort of my own RV. It's a beautiful area and the hot springs really are so relaxing. But I would absolutely not recommend staying in a cabin.

We stayed here three nights in Cabin #3. The grounds are lovely and there is a wonderful grassy…read morelawn next to the river and shaded by mature trees. We sat for hours just talking, drinking wine and watching the river. It's a very peaceful and relaxing spot. The location was OK, but Cabin #3 needs a lot of attention. A couple of the window mechanisms were not working, so if you opened a window, it stayed open. A busted light switch kept us from using the front porch light - so that was a bit hazardous. One of the reasons we rented a cabin with a kitchen was so we could prepare meals there. The kitchen had what can be best described as a minimum of dishes and utensils. There wasn't even a large bowl for making salad. There was no dish soap for cleaning up. There were no extra trash bags so when the trash cans filled up, you were stuck. Guest services were nearly non-existent. We had to ask three times - three different people - for more dish soap. What we got was a bottle with about 1/2 inch of liquid soap in the bottom. Trash bags we had to ask twice for. We had to ask two different folks where to put the trash when we had a full bag. For the price, I expected a lot more knowledgeable and helpful guest services and a much better appointed cabin. There are lots of choices of cabins and resorts in the area, so on our next trip down that way we'll be trying another resort.

Stayed here with my partner and I for a few nights over New Years. It's a lovely little bunch of…read morecabins situated right on the McKenzie River. The cabins are gorgeous and have lots of exposed woodwork. They're cozy, and were just the right size for a quiet romantic getaway. Ours had a queen downstairs and two twins upstairs, so would work for two couples or a family with kids. Kitchen was good sized and well stocked. There was a propane fireplace which we had running most of the time for ambiance as well as warmth. One of the issues I saw was that the front door needed some weatherstripping. There was about an 1/8" gap and as cold as it was outside the air was blowing right in. Made the space around the door a little chilly. Mattresses were pretty decent, but nothing to write home about. All told, though, it was a lovely little spot to spend a few nights. We'll definitely be back!

Magic-just magic! We happened upon this lovely hidden gem after staying at a neighboring property…read more Three small cabins and one larger house are available to stay with the three cabins almost on top of the river! Fireplaces, full bathrooms, cable TV and VERY comfortable big beds. A very large wooded property right on the river and the kids swore they saw fairies, I think I might have too. Owned by the sweetest couple who made sure we had everything we could possibly need and recommendations on fishing, river trips and hikes to the water falls. NO traffic but close to all McKenzie River area has to offer. Give yourself and family a wonderful experience. We will come back as often as we can. There's two or three restaurants and a market with most suppliers you'll need to cook a nice dinner or bbq on your deck. Magic-just Magic

The boyfriend and I spent an extended weekend here and had a wonderful experience. I was very…read morepleasantly surprised at all the amenities including a large comfy bed, Wi-Fi, and a full kitchen in our cabin. The best part was being right next to the river and having the sounds of the river lull you to sleep. It was so nice having all the modern amenities while still being able to step out the door and be in nature. The river is gorgeous and there are so many amazing hikes to go on. Definitely recommend Dee Wright Observatory if you get the chance. Overall, my boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay and we definitely plan to return in the future as there is more to see.

The cabin we stayed in was well appointed and cozy. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck 30 feet…read morefrom the McKenzie River's edge. We would wave at the people drifting down the river. They would wave back. Check in was easy. Checking out was also. Two restaurants nearby have good food.

We had a wedding here and it met our expectations and then some! Attentive and helpful staff,…read morelittle "extras" available to use when we didn't have enough (vases, water jugs, platters, a decent JBL style speaker)

10/10 recommend!! Amazing owners who are extremely kind and accommodating. Our camping trip didn't…read morego as planned, but we stayed here and they even let us use their grill out front to make all of our camping food for the weekend. Super clean rooms.

Really kind, friendly and accommodating couple who manage there. The rooms are definitely dated and…read morebasic but they had excellent beds, bedding and everything was very clean! To me, those are the things that matter most!

Fantastic location, most cottages on the river with excellent views. Each cottage is unique in…read morelayout and capacity, but all were clean well stocked and sooo cozy! We discovered these cottages as we were viewing the wedding venue a cross the street for ours sons wedding. A perfect spot for family and friends to stay during the 3 day wedding festivities. Jean and here staff were FANTASTIC! Above and beyond service was the standard, not the exception! Since we had to book well on advance for the venue, Jean was able to accommodate all the various changes in our wedding party as to arrivals, number of guests and what not. Everything went off without a hitch! Highly recommended! Thank you sooo much Jean! We will be back! Regards, Bob and Pam

We stayed here, along with most of our wedding guests, back in September and it was better than we…read morecould've ever imagined. We had our wedding across the street at Holiday Farm Resort so having the cottages right across the street was so convenient. I worked with Jeanne personally throughout the entire process and she was so helpful, kind, and professional. We talked so often that by the time we met in person, we had to hug each other because we felt like friends! I can't wait to get a chance to go back upriver to stay at these cottages again, and of course to see Jeanne! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making everything so special!

The Holiday Farm resort and wedding venue was a fantastic place for me and 7 other of my friends…read morefamilies to get together and enjoy each others company. The owners put together an amazing long weekend for us including a perfect food spread surpassing any of our expectations, amazing bar choices with beautiful drinks and a bartender, a bounce house and games for the kids, a shuttle service for all of us to sightsee, and also helped organize a great river rafting trip for all us adults! I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. The accommodations were great as well because they were so clean and quaint and fit all of us perfectly! I want to go back already !

Sandee and Allen know how to make you feel welcomed! We recently rented the resort for a friends…read morewith family get a way! From the moment we booked the location they have been so accommodating. From setting up an appetizer happy hour to helping us book white water rafting trip, they can do it all! The staff was so friendly and the food was phenomenal! With 21 children and adults we had plenty of room for slip in sliding, kick ball, s'mores by the fire and over all good times! During out stay we rented both cabins and one of the trailers on site and were not disappointed. The houses are well appointed with all you need to feel right at home! One of the best parts was how comfortable our bed was. We slept like babies after a full day of activities. We are so grateful for the memories we made at Holiday Farms Resort and look forward to making more here in the future!

We called last minute to see if we could get a shuttle to McKenzie River Trailhead and Chris…read morecontacted us immediately and we were able to book a shuttle to McKenzie River Trailhead. The meeting place was well described to us and followed up with an email. The shuttle was right on time. Chris was very personable. I loved his knowledge of the area and information he shared with us regarding the bike ride we were about to go on. He also had detailed maps of the 26 mile rides for us and also described some specific areas of the trail. I have been on many shuttles. What I loved most about Chris is that at the end he wanted to make sure everyone was ok and no questions that anyone had were left unanswered. He did not rush off. Thank you!!

This review is for the Mtn bike rental and shuttle for the Mackenzie river trail…read more The good: the trail is worth the drive (from anywhere) and the questionable service. You're riding along the Mackenzie river on a single track trail for up to 25 miles. The scenery is amazing. The water is roaring and clear. The trail is very well maintained. I'm glad this business exists and people have an opportunity to explore this terrific landscape. The bad: we showed up and the guy behind the desk was stressed and had a lot of anxiety. It was only us and one other group of two people. We planned on doing the entire trail (25 miles) but were told the top 9 miles is very technical and we should only do the bottom 16 miles. We submitted and said okay. Unfortunately, where we dropped off only allowed for 10 miles of beginner riding. I called when we finished and they said it was a miss-communication on their part and would take us further up. We went further up and did the next 10 miles. There was one mile of pretty technical riding where we had to stop riding and walk a decent amount. The rest of the time was all beginner/intermediate riding. When finished we couldn't call the shop to get picked up because there was no service. We rode along the road until there was service and called and txted the driver 11 times. No answer. We finally called the shop and were informed that "his phone was on the charger." They said he would be here to pick us up in 15 minutes. 30 minutes later I called back and got a lot of attitude from the front desk staff saying "we have other things to do to." Luckily it was an amazing ride. Really hoping they can get their communication and customer service dialed in!