Long Hollow Ranch provides a taste of the Old West and appeals to visitors fondly remembering those…read moreold John Wayne westerns and life on the range. The majority of their business is focused on guests who are staying at the ranch (many from overseas) who want to go on longer trail rides or an old fashioned cattle drive a la City Slickers. Since we already have a home in the area, we didn't get to take advantage of their hospitality as guests. However, we did visit to enjoy a trail ride. My boys love to ride, but it has been quite difficult finding a trail ride that satisfies all of our needs. We've tried Diane's Riding Place, but they tend to be more instructional. The stables at the Seventh Mountain Resort were only OK. My goal was to get more of an 'authentic' trail ride with a little bit of fun. We were only partially successful. First off, making reservations wasn't terribly easy. After calling the main business line, I was given a second number to dial for the stables. Since the focus is on their ranch guests, they don't seem to be overly eager to take outside riders. Fortunately, some of those guests had another activity planned, so we were able to arrange a ride. It turned out to be semi-private and Katie was a wonderful guide. You will sign a brief liability waiver, and riders must wear jeans and boots. The boots requirement was a first, but fortunately they have plenty to borrow at no charge. Children are also required to wear helmets. The ranch covers 600 acres, so they took a gentle ride up through the hills to enjoy the view of the Three Sisters. It was a good ride, but low on the excitement factor. No cantering or galloping, just an easy mosey up and back. Unlike the prior reviewer, the ride lasted exactly 60 minutes, so no complaints there. It is really disappointing that there aren't more horseback riding options in the area. These hills are filled with ranches, but due to liability concerns, very few open their doors to the public. We still feel like we are searching to find that magical ride. http://www.lhranch.com/index.php

This place was EXACTLY what we were looking for on our way home from our family vacation. We…read morewanted somewhere quiet to lay our heads down, somewhere 'different' than the normal hotel scene, and a place that our kids would remember. The Long Hollow Ranch checked every one of those boxes. We stayed in the Homestead cabin, which had three beds upstairs, and one downstairs. The cabin had two strong window AC units, which were wonderful. The cabin had no TV, which was great, but did have a vintage stove that served as a table top for the in-room microwave. There's also a mini-fridge and a Keurig Coffee Maker. Beds were comfy, bathroom has hot water in the shower, and the decor was fantastic. The morning breakfast was signaled by a good old-fashioned dinner bell at the main house, which is beautiful. There were lots of hash browns, fruit, juice and more. They even offered to cook each of us an egg to order, which our son took advantage of. The breakfast was absolutely great. All in all, this place was well worth the price, which was already much lower than other places on our trip. They even let us dabble with our fly pole in their bass pond free of charge. They accommodated our late check in (10 PM) and even had the AC going when we arrived. Customer service was top notch. This is the definition of a 5 STAR property.

Went to a baby swim lesson (ages 6mo-3years) had a great…read moreclass w/ lots of helpful water safety information & tips to help keep my little one safe in the water!! we loved it & the staff was wonderful (their pool also has a gorgeous landscape view)

Best cleanest pool on the state of Oregon! Where else can you lapswim with a view of the Cascade…read moreMountains? Be watched by deer as you soak in the hot tub? The extra warmth in the therapy pool is great for us with arthritis! Water aerobics classes are fun and adjustable for your abilities. Walking in the current, in the "Lazy River" is a great way to improve your balance and strength! Madras has a GEM here, The only thing missing... IS YOU!

Although having the Marina Store is convenient most weekends, the staff is clearly understaffed and…read moreover worked. They are rarely friendly & continually get your order wrong. I truly think selling pizza by the Alice and a small menu would be VERY helpful in their situation. When staff is overworked, they tend to forgot that being polite & welcoming is very important, especially with a small town like ours. We are avid boaters and have visited the restaurant almost every weekend in the summer since 2017, always the same issues.

I rented a pontoon here for half a day and it was a great experience. The man who booked the boat…read morefor us was super friendly and hooked me up with an amazing deal. They guided me through the process and my kids and I had the most amazing time exploring the Billy Chinook Lake. I rented the boat for four hours and that was not nearly enough time to see the entire lake. I don't think I was expecting the thing to be that huge. I am determined to rent a house about next time I come to Oregon or rent a boat for a full day.I would hands-down recommend this place. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

The skinny guy with mustache working the pro shop was incredibly rude to me. The views are nice…read morecourse not in great shape. Save your money and time avoid this place.

Best golf course! Went here a lot as a kid and teenager…read more They are very kind here, and the course is in great shape!

Our experience with Smith Rock Trail Rides was amazing. Brian was kind, fun, and attentive--an…read moreabsolutely amazing person to have lead these trail rides. He gave us great directions on how to ride and lead our horse, and stopped many times to take photos of our group. The views were GORGEOUS. Butterflies everywhere. They also have an adorable little puppy that made our time there extra sweet. I will definitely be coming back! Thank you!

This is an absolute must-do if you're thinking about visiting Smith Rock. My husband and I have…read morehiked Smith Rock before, but being able to see it on horseback is just a whole different experience. The trail itself gets you up close to the rock formations of Smith Rock. Let me tell you, the scenery, the canyons, and the gorge that you get to see are spectacular. I really like how this company only does one ride a day and keep the groups small, we had only 5 ppl in our group. It kept things less hectic and I felt safer knowing our guide was able to keep an eye on all of us. Our guide Brian was super helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure you were comfortable on your horse and was very thorough with his instructions on the basics in order to enjoy your ride. He also gets extra points for taking great photos! We got to ride Slim & Sunny. Both horses were really sweet and easy to ride. You could tell Brian and his wife Melanie take great care of their horses. They know them pretty well and match each rider to their horse. No matter your experience level, I think anyone will have a good time and smith rock trial rides makes sure of that :)

Nice enough place but avoid the lunches on general principle. Secure yourself a Banquet frozen…read moredinner and come out ahead. Lunches are now $4 and are sorry plates of, in today's instance, over, over cooked broccoli, undercooked yet dry meatloaf, some potato concoction of packaged, dry processed potato shards. Unlovely concoctions served up with a small glass of milk, an insulting stale square of partially edible lemon square? It was more like a woodworking project, as we sawed through the crust with hand tools... We gave up, and scraped bits from the top layer, sensing lemon. Very sad affair and I found myself only one of 6 other diners at the table who were miffed at the obvious botched attempt at nourishing sustenance. If this is what is served to seniors in the meals on wheels program, we would do them greater service to drop off a Banquet or Lean Cuisine. At least those are edible,with minimum gagging, and every bit as nourishing.

We had no idea what to expect. Off and road and down a winding two-lane to the resort property…read morewhich includes a golf course, bar, pool, and hiking trails. Amazing night skies!!! Adored the tiny wild bunnies, too! Located within Crooked River Ranch. First, we want to say a HUGE thank you to Samantha and Michelle who greeted us upon arrival and each morning of our stay. We shared lots of funny stories. We needed some breakfast bowls and utensils which Samantha quickly provided. Plus a "glass" for my morning shake. And, when we asked for more coffee packets and another pillow "Poof!" they were there. Now, this was off season and very few guests. I hope this is the level of hospitality during the busier months. But so glad we arrived after the heat and crowds. We had a king-bed yurt. Mattress was very comfy. And large soft pillows. Grateful for the small fridge and microwave oven. The oven seemed to have a grill/toast option which didn't really work for making toast. But we came prepared with granola and milk and enjoyed our breakfasts on the deck. We imagine during the summer months it much get pretty warm here. Not much shade, but spring and fall are delightful. Nearby hiking trail into the gorge would probably be best approached early or late in the day. Lots of nearby recreational activities including Smith Rock State Park. Sandbagger Saloon serves bar grub. An espresso cart had just closed for the season. Check about nearby equestrian opportunities and hiking on the Deschutes River. Also, very popular with fly-fisher folks.

After a 6 hr drive, we showed up and they told us they canceled our reservation because "Expedia"…read moregave them the wrong dates. They told us we didn't check in the date prior 8/29 (before our check-in date 8/30) and they rebooked the room. I showed them our proof of reservation showing the correct date of 8/30 and she shrugged and said "I don't know what to tell ya." I asked her why she didn't contact us before canceling our reservation and she said, "we don't do that." Mind you, this was a special trip for my husband's birthday! The manager also refused to give us a refund until I threatened to call the cops for double dipping- they took money for our reservation- that we NEVER canceled and took money for another reservation making the room unavailable. We had to scramble to find a hotel that costs 3x as much because of the holiday weekend and all they did was say "sorry". I will never book Smith Rock Resort again due to lack of accountability and respect from the owner - which is also evident in her responses to these reviews.

Not sure why not a 5 star location. The staff is friendly and nice to everyone. Boat rentals are…read morefair prices. We have always had a good to wonderful experiences with this establishment! A++ customer service! A++ prices A++ wonderful location for visitors and locals alike!

Terrible!!! Rented a…read moreboat. It ran just long enough to get to our camp site then stopped. Had to jerry rig the starter wiring to return to marina. Was charged for not only the time we had the boat but the fuel cost to get the boat back to the marina. Was promised a comp for the time lost on our vacation but that didn't happen because "it would come out of the employees paycheck". These owners are the worst kind of small business folk. They blame customers for their short comings and really could give a shit less about safety. I'm sure Karen will have some retort about how our experience was due to our entitlement but I look at it simply as a lack of ethical business practice.