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Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 480.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Deschutes Brewery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Old Mill District
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard!

After a day of exciting adventure & sightseeing, relax in comfort with plenty of peace and quiet at our cozy cottage, located one block off Century Drive (the main road to Mt. Bachelor and the Cascade High Lakes) and right in the heart of the extremely popular west side of Bend.

Our beautiful, comfortable, westside cottage offers a fully furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with deck, hot tub and a very private, secure back yard. Our rental sleeps 4 people comfortably, with a queen bed in the downstairs bedroom, and a queen bed upstairs. A full modern kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes and silverware. Linens and towels are supplied. Internet and antenna TV. A DVD library, books, games. Washer and dryer, gas heat, air conditioning and all the comforts of home are provided for your convenience.

You are within walking distance of numerous brew pubs, restaurants, delis, beautiful parks, downtown Bend, Starbucks, grocery stores, ski shops, video rentals, spas, ski and bike rentals. We're within minutes of the Hayden Homes Amphitheater (previously known as the Les Schwab Amphitheater), a water park, skating pavilion and the popular Old Mill Shopping District!

The best thing about us is we're Pet Friendly!

Our back yard is private, secure and fenced and is perfect for children and/or pets. There is a hot tub on the back, covered patio. A gas BBQ is located on the patio. The back yard also has a portable fire pit. Firewood supplied.

Juniper Aquatic Center - Public Pool: Juniper Aquatic Center, located approximately 3 miles from our rental offers swimming, aerobics, weight lifting, children's pool, lap swimming, etc. It is open year round.

Pets: Doggie bags are supplied. Pet Dishes supplied. Spare leashes supplied. Blankets for pets to lay on, supplied. All sizes and kinds of animals are permitted. $40 non refundable pet fee required.

Rock Climbing
Smith Rock State Park, a popular rock climbing site is approximately a 30 minute drive from our rental (Terrebonne, Oregon), or the Three Sisters Wilderness area located in the Cascade Lakes area, is approximately a 30 minute drive from our rental.

Museums
The High Desert Museum and the Deschutes Historical Society are both popular destinations for people interested in the history of Central Oregon and Bend history.

Property manager

Theresa Skarsten
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$40 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, vaping or cannibas allowed.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bend

Located in Bend, this cottage is in the city centre. Deschutes Brewery and Regal Old Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sun Mountain Fun Center and Bend Rock Gym. Travelling with kids? Consider High Desert Museum and Petersen Rock Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Drake Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deschutes Brewery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Mill District - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 26 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Westside Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cascade West Grub & Alehouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Still Vibrato Coffee Roasting - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Visit Bend! Cozy, Pet Friendly, Secluded Yard! located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Overturf Butte Off-Leash Area, Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District. Deschutes River and Drake Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great, the back yard was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

j K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars. Beautiful home inside and out really enjoyed the backyard. The house had everything we could want for a wonderful stay in a great city thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasent and cozy house with a wonferful back enclosed patio area. Location is perfect for exploring Bend and the Deschutes river. We'll be back@
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Char L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant!

Everything was perfect, Beds could be more comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our family and absolutely love the amenities. Atmosphere the landscape beautifully done!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute house in a great neighborhood of Bend! Close to downtown, river trails, etc. Quiet neighborhood and extremely private backyard. The hosts welcomed us and our dog, and quickly came to our rescue with a household emergency! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

The home had all the amenities imagined. It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denece F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House waa great, really nice patio, nice neighborhood.

We had a lovely stay. Accommodations were nice, the patio and hot tub were great. The neighborhood was quiet and neighbors were super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Snowy Stay

House worked great for us. Love the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay in perfect location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house in Bend! The hosts are extremely thoughtful in the amenities and supplies provided, the house was very clean when we arrived, and check-in info was easy to follow. The private hot tub is also very clean and well maintained and was great to have after a long day of hiking. The house is in a great location to be able to walk to many local places for food/drinks as well as a very short drive/Uber ride from downtown or the river. We didn't bring our dog, but the place is very well set up and thoughtfully appointed for pets if you do! Overall a wonderful experience and we would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Wonderful location and well stocked with everything we needed. Clean and cozy house!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great West side spot

Went to Bend on a quick trip to visit my oldest child. This spot was very affordable, well stocked, and minutes from everything in Bend. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything as advertised- cute spot with private backyard, excellent location, great neighborhood. House is cozy and a little quirky but feels homey. Backyard is private with clean hot tub. Dogs loved hanging outside and they even provided bowls and a couple of dog toys. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ale Apothecary Weekend

Quaint. Nice neighborhood. Conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location, great property, great owners, just what we needed for our stay in Bend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amerantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Had such a great stay, safe and clean house and neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Pet Friendly House in amazing neighborhood

I couldn’t rave more about our stay! Super pet friendly home with so many lovely thoughtful touches for us and our dogs. The location was within walking distance to many great breweries and restaurants and we enjoyed our daily walks along the river trail nearby. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and neighborhood

Great property owners, cute comfortable clean house, pet friendly, wonderful centrally located property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy stay, perfect weekend away

Cozy stay, with great amenities! Kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook. The hot tub was a bonus! Perfect neighborhood to walk our dog around. Access to breweries, shopping, etc was perfect for our trip to Bend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our little spring break getaway at this rental property. Went hiking every day and had a nice place to come 'home' to. And it was nice to be able to take our dog with us. Would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

re: spectacular and exactly as advertised

Hosts were responsive and available if needed. This property was exactly as described, if not even nicer. Clean, comfortable and well supplied. We would definitely stay again, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bend Getaway for two plus a dog

Everything we needed was thought of and provided at the house. 2-person hot tub jacuzzi was clean and the enclosed covered patio was great to hang out in and let our dog roam around. A/C worked great on the hot days too! We loved this place! Great neighborhood. Even provided a garage! Safeway is nearby for groceries, and it’s within walking distance or a short drive to lots of great restaurants/cafes/food trucks: The Victorian, El Sancho, Dump City (dumplings), 10 Barrel Brewing, Sunriver Brewing, Good Life Brewing, Deschutes Tap house. Easy drive to Shevlin Park too. We plan to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Spot

We have been going to Bend for almost 20 years (minus COVID) and have stayed in lots of different houses. This little cottage was perfect for our Canadian Thanksgiving get away. It’s well stocked and in a great location. The yard is lovely and tranquil.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Relaxing stay

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to stay in your home. It's very cozy and well maintained. It meant so much to us to be able to bring our fur kids with us. We truly enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend your home for a quiet get away.

2/10 Terrible

Amanda R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

DRIED BLOOD ON FLOOR, OWNER PEEKED THROUGH WINDOW

The placed seemed very nice, but about 30 minutes after we got there, we noticed little thick spots/pools of blood on the floor in the main area. I contacted the renter through vrbo app saying there was blood. Before i could even open her message saying someone would be over, there was an older man at the door. I was just changing so didnt get to the door immediately and before i knew it there was the older man, peeking over the fence through the kitchen window. He was hollering so i zipped my pants up and went outside where he was. Without asking, he went in and started looking around. Used a swifter to mop it up and asked us if he got it all. Never apologizing once. We were trying to get ready to leave for a concert we just drove 4 hours to get to, he hung out trying to converse before we politely skooted him out and were late to the show to boot. Im firstly very disgusted and suspicious of the blood. I knew it wasnt our blood or our dogs, we had just got there and it was very dry. The way it was handled made me feel even more creeped out bc i was nearly naked with a man trying to look through the window. Not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Nice convenient neighborhood.

Great location. House was cozy. No A.C. on 95 degree days = hot!! Nice backyard, quiet neighborhood.

About the host

Hosted by Theresa Skarsten

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Theresa and Bob Skarsten are true Bendites. Theresa was born and raised in Bend and Bob moved here from California in 1976.

Why they chose this property

The westside of Bend is home to the old Shevlin-Hixon and Brooks Scanlon lumber mills. Many families lived and raised their children here. The westside of Bend is now the place to be, live and visit. Beautiful parks and walking trails nearby. Numerous pubs, restaurants, shopping and activities nearby. Bend is a dog and bike friendly town.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located on the popular, westside of Bend. It has a beautiful, private back yard. It's within minutes walking distance to parks, paths along the river and activities. The home itself is very cozy and comfortable. It has a peace and comfort to it that will make you want to come back. You'll love the neighborhood and the location.

Languages:

English

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