THEY (almost) LEFT US FOR DEAD! My three daughters and I stayed 2 nights in their lodge and booked…read morethem for their shuttle service as we embarked on a 2 day paddle down the John Day River. The room we stayed in was pretty awful, AC, lights, and electric outlets were all not working. But the real kicker was the potential LIFE-THREATINING situation they put my daughters and I in as they completely FORGOT to shuttle my car to our extraction point along the J.Day River. This area is very remote. After waiting 3 hours without food or water, I decided to hike out of the area to try to find help. Fortunately after about 3 miles of walking I was able to find someone with a phone that had service, and called Service Creek Lodge. After clearly forgetting about us, they were oddly UNAPOLOGETIC about their monumental scew-up and said they'd be at our location in an hour to pick us up. They finally showed up 3 hours later. We waited 6 HOURS all together for them to pick us up. Emergency rescue services were in pursuit to rescue us after my wife reported us missing. After arriving back at the Service Creek Lodge, they were again strangely UNAPOLOGETIC when confronting their managers. In fact, the demeanor and their body language told us they did not care one bit. Very weird behavior. This completely shattered my stereotype about country folks being friendly. My daughters (two out of the three of them are African-American) started to wonder if there was some weird racial elements going on...I don't blame them, at this point it seemed like a fair inquiry. I asked for a refund, their response was "email us in a week" to ask for a refund. I emailed them a week later, and they agreed to refund us for everything (lodge, shuttle), but after 4 months I still have not received a refund or any more email responses from them....and still have not received ONE APOLOGY. Incredible.

I have taken time to read reviews Thank you all. You have…read moresaved us a lot of money, I knew service creek was in poor shape but we love the location & we thought we could build it back to life. When a business is this far gone, there is no hope & that is so very sad

You can't beat the views at the Crooked River Ranch Cabins! I was lucky enough to have an end cabin…read moreso got an unobstructed view and it was a real treat after a long day on the road. Check-in and check-out were easy, the employee I spoke with on the phone (a few weeks ahead of time when I had a question) was friendly and helpful, and the cabin was clean and quiet. For one person I would say the cabins are a perfect fit. They have a tiny home feel to them which might feel a little close for two people unless those two people really like each other. There's a well-maintained lawn and gazebo as well as chairs on the cabin deck which help things feel more spacious. I had a quiet night of solid sleep and woke up to a stunning sunrise. Being able to park right beside the cabin added to the feeling of safety. My one and only reason for four rather than five stars is the "no dogs on the bed or chairs" policy which I didn't see stated anywhere on their site while booking. The dog fee itself is extremely reasonable and I am grateful that they even allowed dogs to begin with but it was a rule that would have been nice to know ahead of time. Overall, I would definitely recommend CRRC to anyone visiting the Terrebonne area!

We feel we have found an amazing little place at Crooked River Ranch Cabins. Such a beautiful…read moresetting, cabins are so cute, clean and comfortable. We booked a 2 night stay before picking up family in Redmond on our way to Sunriver. Lots to do in the area. If needing a spot around this location I highly recommend it!

We stayed in the Tranquil Modern space with our dog Duffy for a long weekend. It was a seriously…read moremagical space, as pretty in real life as the photos. Steve came out and met us in the back yard with a cute couple of pups, and our dog had such a good time playing that I think he thought it was the best vacation ever. I laughed so hard watching them play, I wished I had caught it on film because it was so funny. The house is an easy walk to Downtown Bend. It's off in a neighborhood, so you feel like you're getting a real feel for what it is like to live in the area. There were two bathrooms, one with a claw foot tub, and I had an excellent bath. The other bath had an amazing walk in shower. I fell in love with the creative, and thoughtful design of the spaces and Steve was generous with his time and showed me another space in the triplex. Such creative design, it was just fun to hang out in the house. Bend is surrounded by incredible natural beauty, so we went hiking every day. The hot tub at the end of the day was perfect. The kitchen is set up fully so, it would be easy to cook though we didn't since Bend is filled with great restaurants. Both Alex and Steve are great hosts. This place is amazing and I would highly recommend choosing to stay at one of the Enchanted Dwellings, I know we will be back on our next trip to Bend.

This was a beautiful well-appointed space, run by very lovely people. I felt like I was home, and…read morewould stay there again in a second.

Central Oregon Rentals is A+++. We rented five sleds for the Saturday between Christmas and New…read moreYears. The sleds were loaded into a five-place enclosed trailer and ready to go when we arrived at the shop. Michael the owner gave us a thorough run down of the trail systems (I've ridden in Minnesota a lot, but first time in Oregon), a walk through of the sleds, and other general tips. They also had a complete lineup of decent rental equipment, although renting isn't ever has good as having your own gear that you're used to. All of the sleds were quality Ski-Doo long tracks. We had two 850's that rocked the trails and the powder, two 600's for the less experienced riders, and one 900 two-up. Unloading and loading was easy, and it was a short 25 minute drive to the snow park. Great rental experience - would definitely rent again from Central Oregon Rentals. Thoughts about the Deschutes trail system around Mt. Bachelor: 1. We rode on what had to have been one of the busiest days of the year - bad planning on our part. By the time we got to the Wanoga sno-park the parking lot was full, but it really wasn't full: they could have fit at least 1/3 more rigs if folks would learn how to park. There was literally 10' between some rigs. We ended up parking along one of the roadways inside the snow park which worked. If you could beat the mountain traffic and make it higher up it would be better. See #2 below. 2. The trails leading up to the Mt. Bachelor - especially Trail 5 - were AWFUL. So many riders chewing it up, even though they were groomed the night before. They were even worse coming back down. If you like going 10 mph max on washboards you'll love them. Once we got past the mountain, Trail 5 was better, but not great. 3. The 250 miles of the Mt. Bachelor trail system is beautiful, but TBH after riding Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the UP, the trail system around Mt. Bachelor isn't the place to go for hard core riding. We rode all day and maybe got 40 miles - in the upper Midwest we'd get at least 100 miles on a low day. This is partly due to the number of people and the trail conditions, but there just aren't the same miles of trails if you really like to ride. 4. The stop at the Elk Lake resort was great. Definitely worth they trip out there. Would we ride the Deschutes Trail System again? -Yes, and we would definitely rent from Central Oregon Rentals. -Yes, but on a weekday or during the shoulder season. Definitely NOT on a holiday weekend. -Yes, but explore starting at a different location.

Rented a small side by side for a birthday, and the morning of the reservation they called to let…read moreme know they had upgraded us to a 2022 can am, for no extra charge, and that we could come in earlier then the reservation time for the best time of the day. They provided a very nice trailer, and even a vehicle to tow it with, they were awesome at explaining all the details and how to operate the vehicle. Would recommend if you are ever in the area!

Great tent camp area, great rest rooms, great shower, very well run , great people. HIGHLY RECOMMENDread more

We took a risk and sight unseen booked six nights here for the start of our month traveling. What…read morea lucky break for us! We loved it here. We had a great campsite, nice neighbors and wonderful hosts in Dave and Lyndee. The campground faciities are immaculate, quiet, conveniently located and private bathrooms were much appreciated. I am part of a community who has to worry about what bathroom we use, and this relieved all my stress and fears. Thanks for your kindness and care.

Bennington Properties is our go to vacation rental company in Sunriver. They have a huge selection…read moreof homes and the are the kindest folks to work with!

We just spent 5 wonderful , restful and beautiful days at Sun River in one of Colton Bennington…read morerental homes.The location was just across from the Sun River Center. The second day we were there the smoke detectors went off warn us that they needed batteries. I called the Bennington office and in less than an hour our problem was fixed! Best of all we had to leave early on our last day and I left my bank bag with over $500.00 cash in it beside the bed in the small dresser.When we go home and everything unpacked no money bag.I sent a text that next morning to the housecleaning crew and asked them to check and see if was there. I left them all my information and they called me and said it was there and they put it in the mail for me. I offered them $100.00 to buy some pizzas for the crew and they said they appreciated the offer but couldn't do that. My happiness is all they needed. It is so heart felt to know there are still honest people in America. Our next trip down there I will look the crew ! Thank you for your honesty. jon Jennings

Mike is a GREAT host, accommodating and very understanding. Very convenient, Great location.read more

Five-star lodging for three-star prices. Highly recommend!…read more Comfortable, quiet, clean, upscale concepts without being stuffy or pretentious. BIG YES! for all the amenities that give you a high-end experience in the high Oregon desert. Great free breakfast bar includes cereal, bread, bagels, English muffins, OJ and milk. A 'help yourself' and "please don't be shy to use it" attitude in both the upstairs and downstairs kitchen. There's a computer setup in the downstairs. There's WiFi. There's a laundry room. There's a deck with a huge bbq setup...there's a garden seating area set apart from the house with a green patch of lawn. Rooms have balconies and outside seating. Ample private parking. Stayed only one night. I had Room #1 "Wapinitia" with access to the upstairs kitchen. Room (#3 is called "Boxcar"...all the names coincide with the names of sections of rapids on the river.) The upstairs had two adjoining rooms that can be locked. The upstairs main room has two double beds and one small cot-like twin bed. Great for families who want some togetherness time, also great for parents who want their privacy but still have access to the main room and the big well-appointed kitchen. (Had plenty of silverware, cups, plates, large coffeemaker, all the small utensils like can opener, bottle opener, etc) There was even milk and butter and cream cheese in the frig for us to use. PLUSES: Great attention to detail, which I noticed and much appreciated even though I didn't need it or use it. But just that it was available was awesome, such as, and in no particular order, there's NUTMEG and CINNAMON SPICES in the kitchen cupboard, MAKEUP REMOVER packets in the bathrooms, real FRESHLY-GROUND QUALITY COFFEE in easy-to-open jars along with the usual instant stuff and a variety of STASH teas; there's showers with BUILT-IN SHOWER SEAT and LOW SHOWER ENTRY for people in wheelchairs or the elderly, so thoughtful. The two BOOKS in my room were good summer reads, not the usual mental pablum, however, I had read both already and well, no time...because the place is within WALKING DISTANCE to the whitewater rafting OUTFITTER and HENRY'S CAFE and THE OASIS CAFE and a local MARKET. CONS: NONE. SHOUTOUT -- I did have to call the proprietor Mike to open the door for me because I locked myself out. There's a lock box at the entry, and all he had to do was tell me the code, and voila, I was back inside my room. Awesome. Saved him a trip, right? WRONG. Also brain-addled, I couldn't figure out the teevee...so Mike did come over in less than 10 minutes, and he helped me figure out the TV settings. OVERALL: A stellar experience...only wish I could've stayed longer. Friendly helpful proprietors in Mike and Dani. This is the place to stay if you want to be happy.

WONDERFUL place the Jefferson Cottage is! My husband and I adored Jefferson Cottage when we stayed…read morefor a weekend ....we sure wish we could have stayed longer! Will definitely want to stay here again on our next trip to Bend. The house smelled sooooooooooo good upon coming in.....loved all the Mrs. Meyers hand soaps and other more 'natural' products the home stocked. The house is decorated with such taste. We didn't need to use any of the appliances, plates and such, but boy are they stocked with beautiful wares! Comfy bed, soft towels, I do not believe the little cottage was lacking anything! The back deck was gorgeous and there were 2 bikes in the back laundry room. We didn't get to use the bikes or deck but definitely would have if we had more time. Just a short 2 block walk from the delicious Jackson's corner! Very close to downtown too! I truly loved this place and felt 'at home' staying here. We sure hope we can return for a longer visit!

Stayed two days at the Hill Street Beauty, whatever they sprayed worked great until I woke up the…read morenext day stuffed up only to find myself covered in cat hair and the entire place reeked of cat urine, the upstairs is probably worse then the downstairs, I'm guessing the owner has a few cats and leaves the house when the house gets rented out and there is no cleaning in-between rentals, I would not recommend. The house is very small and outdated but generally has everything you would need to enjoy your stay, they customer service people at bluebird seem to be very helpful.

I stayed at their LaFollette House which is just a few doors down from their main house. LaFollette…read moreis super cute and loaded with vintage touches throughout. I especially enjoyed the private patio area that my dog and I could relax in after a long day

From the owner: Stahancyk House is a memorable collection of short-term rental properties in Prineville, Oregon…read moredesigned and managed by Jody Stahancyk and her team. Whether you’re renting for a vacation or business trip we will make your stay something to remember. A place with a history worth sharing! There is so much to do and enjoy in Prineville, Oregon. The best way to experience what makes this place memorable is to stay in a beautiful classic home. We have three properties in the heart of Prineville each with its own unique charm. Jody Stahancyk and her family have been in Prineville, Oregon for many years. She knows what a great place Central Oregon is to live in and to visit.