Great location and very clean. Several smoke detectors broken/missing but besides that, very nice

We stayed in the Faye house and LOVED LOVED LOVED IT! In fact we added an additional unplanned night to our visit, purely because of the place. The house had a nice retro decor and a great backyard with a stellar gas fire pit and hot tub. They did not skimp on the details. The kitchen had chef quality appliances and the futon bed was very comfortable. A couple of amenities that we very much enjoyed were the loaner snow shoes and the free passes to the movies! Lastly, we traveled with our pets and this place was a dog lovers gem. Our pups also gave it paws up!!! read more

We stayed 4 nights in Fay with our pup. The location was perfect for walking downtown, which we did a couple of times as we lucked out with some really warm weather for March. The neighborhood is not upscale (although the property prices probably are), but it is very quiet & safe. The home itself met my very high standards for cleanliness. It had a light & open feel even though the home is small. We didn't spend much time in the back yard, but it would be great in the summer & fall. The hot tub was perfect. A couple of great places to walk our dog that we discovered were on the Deschutes River from Sawyer Park north to the Archie Briggs Canyon & South of the Old Mill District either on the other side of the river from the Farewell Bend Park (there's a foot bridge). Downtown is also really dog friendly. We'll definitely stay at Lavabelles again. read more

Just ended a two week stay at the Church and totally enjoyed every element of it. Lavabelles provides excellent service, responsive professional and helpful. Sparkling clean, many many thoughtful touches, extremely well equipped. The house is very cool, great layout, fabulous indoor and outdoor spaces and within easy walking distance of many parts of Bend--downtown, Drake Park, grocery store, Old Mill etc. read more

We stayed in Lave Flo last weekend to view the solar eclipse. Flo was the perfect house for us. It was well equipped for all our cooking, it had a great yard for dining, and it was centrally located so we could walk downtown or to the river. Also the house was so clean and tidy upon our arrival. I have stayed in other Lavabelles houses and they never have let me down. Their high standards are always what I want in a vacation rental. Thanks read more

Twice we have been burned by Cara and Lavabelles. I will never work with this group again and will never recommend any of my friends and family to use this company. Twice we tried to give her money and twice we were working with her to rent multiple facilities and twice she gave those reservations away to someone else - leaving us high and dry. Terrible way to do business in a small town. read more

Wonderful location and well stocked amenities, no complaints! We stayed at The Church, a group of over 50 women, plenty of room and sooo beautiful! Loved the outside seating and being able to walk to EVERYTHING. I would definitely use a Lavabelles rental again. read more

Stayed at Fay several times during our transition from CA to Bend. Fabulous little house is a great location. Easy walk to the Old Mill District, downtown and, of course, 10 Barrel. The house is comfortable and perfect for a family. Not much storage in the kitchen for food but who wants to eat in when they are on vacation! The furnishings are mid-century kitsch and very comfy. The backyard is perfect for gathering after a long day exploring Bend. Book your stay at Fay.... you will not regret it. read more

We've stayed at Lavabelles several times. The downtown homes are awesome, but the westside houses are really amazing and still very close to everything. We initially were attracted b/c they are so pet friendly but honestly, I don't know how they keep the houses so meticulous and provide such great, no nonsense information. The style and furnishings are really enjoyable and you can tell that these people take enormous pride in these vacation rentals. Cara, the owner, is very easy to communicate with and has lots of helpful information. Highly Recommended!! read more

I guess this company is doing very well because they dont return calls at all. My soon to be father in law called last month, he never got a call back. I called 3 times, never got a call back. Come on. read more

I rarely post on Yelp, but I had to write about our wonderful stay in one of the Lavabelles houses in Bend this past spring. We (my husband, toddler daughter and I) stayed in the Fay house for a month, and it could not have been more perfect. The house was immaculate, super stylish (eco modern decor), and stocked with everything we could have ever needed for our stay. The backyard has a fire pit, jacuzzi and an adorable little guest house that's perfect for extra visitors. The location also could not have been more perfect -- we were within walking distance of all the great restaurants, bakeries, breweries, hiking trails, etc. We wish we could live here year-round!!! Bottom line: If you want to rent a house in Bend, Lavabelles is the only way to go! read more

Six of my extended family stayed at Homer house in Bend for a week. It was a beautiful, clean, modern craftsman house located a short walk from downtown Bend and the river. It was a great experience working with Cara/Lavabelles. The house had everything we needed, with a well-stocked kitchen and a big comfortable living room with a gas stove that really put out the heat. And a hot tub! The price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company and look forward to coming back to Bend and renting another house from them in the future. read more

I've stayed in Fay a few times now, and it is simply fantastic. It's hard to choose a favorite Lavabelles home, since they are all so wonderful, but I've fallen in love with this place. The view of the cherry tree in the backyard from the bedroom, the lovely way the sliding glass doors and windows allow views and access to the breeze and the gorgeous yard without compromising on privacy, the fantastic quality kitchen, furniture, bedding, and decor....I want to move there! The hot tub, the guesthouse, the firepit, the lounge chairs, and the backyard with perfect combos of sun and shade - it's a terrific spot to enjoy with kids, guests and pets but also a lovely little bit of paradise for a quiet weekend. Can walk mere blocks to dog park, river, brewery, bakery. I can vouch for the couch as a napping spot, too. A+ read more

My family and I stayed at the Fay house for three weeks in August 2011. I've rented many houses all over the US and in different countries, and Fay is one of my favorites. First, the Westside location is fantastic. The street is residential, so you feel like you're living in Bend. At the end of the street is a park---nice for pets and kiddos---and the river, with a take-out, so if you float down the Deschutes you can just get out there and walk the few minutes home. It's a nice short walk to downtown and Westside restaurants. Best of all, you go up the block and hang a left and in minutes you're out in the middle of Bend's greatest asset: nature. As for the house, it's been beautifully redone and is comfortable and and well-appointed, whether you're sprawled on the living room couch or on one of the beds or hanging out in the back with the gas fire pit. For all those reasons, Fay is worth a stay, but I'll add the owner to the pluses. She was far and away one of the most responsive owners I've ever dealt with in my years renting. For me, this sets Fay apart. It's just nice knowing if you have a question or a concern, there's someone who cares and is quick with a reply. I'll definitely be back. read more

Might be getting to popular. In the past we enjoyed renting form Lavabelles. However, after requesting to rent one of the properties thru VRBO we had to follow up because we didn't get a response or confirmation after a couple of weeks. It took a follow-up inquire to find out the property was not available. Obviously, customer service is not a concern of Lavabelles once their properties are rented. It is unacceptable that they ignored our rental request during the busy summer booking period. If we had been informed in a timely fashion that the property was not available, we would have made other inquires to ensure that we had an available rental. Currently the property is still showing that is available on the dates that we requested. I am sure other customers are going to be disappointing when they attempt to book the property and are given the same consideration from lavavelles that we have been given. read more