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Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14390.2 sq m
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Sisters, OR
- Place, Glaze Meadow Golf Course2 min drive
- Place, Old Mill District48 min drive
- Place, Hayden Homes Amphitheater50 min drive
- Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Primary Suite (First floor)
1 King Bed
Second Suite (First floor)
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bunk
4 Single Bunk Beds
Upstairs King
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Powder Room (First floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary Ensuite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Second Ensuite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Bunk Ensuite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Upstairs Shared Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge
Welcome to Smiling River Lodge, a 4,191-square-foot stunner sleeping 14. This 4BR/4.5BA Black Butte home features two plush suites, a gourmet kitchen, and a private hot tub. Tee off at the Glaze Meadow Golf Course, then head to the pools and fitness center steps away at the Glaze Meadow Rec Center.
LIVING AREA
Vaulted ceilings soar in the skylit Great Room, configured with a 65” smart TV as well as a floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace. Entertaining extras include a full-size billiard table, a poker table, and a library of board games.
Curl up with a good book in the loft, detailed with a wood-burning fireplace and a foosball and ping-pong table.
KITCHEN & DINING
Indulge your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen, complete with ample counter space and stainless steel appliances -- including a double oven. The kitchen bar seats three.
Gather together beside a wood-burning fireplace in the dining area, furnished with a table for 12.
BED & BATH
Highlighted by vaulted ceilings, the primary suite has a king bed, walk-in closet, wood-burning fireplace, and direct hot tub access. The spa-like en-suite bathroom has separate double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a sunken soaking tub.
The second suite includes a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
Also featuring vaulted ceilings, the third bedroom provides four twin-over-twin bunk beds and a flat-screen TV. The en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, a separate water closet, and a walk-in shower.
The fourth bedroom holds two twin beds, while the guest bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination. A half bath adds convenience downstairs.
OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES
Surrounded by a sea of pines, your expansive deck includes a private tub, gas grill, and scenic alfresco dining space as well as a hammock and horseshoe pit on this forested 2.6 acre property. The National Forest is a few hundred yards away, just head out the back door and down the hill West between two houses through the forest access common space.
An easy 8-minute walk, the Glaze Meadow Recreation Center provides a wide array of amenities. Highlights include:
- Year-round indoor pool
- Outdoor pools (open Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- State-of-the-art fitness center with yoga classes
- Steam room and equipment rentals
- Pickleball courts and lighted tennis courts
- Bocce ball courts and full basketball court
-Bike, Cross Country Ski and equipment rentals
-Seasonal Bistro with bar and grill
EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS
Perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, central air-conditioning, YouTube TV (cable), a washer/dryer, and various sleds and bikes.
Driveway parking is provided for five vehicles. Street parking is prohibited. Please park only on the pavement.
This two-story home is accessed via a set of three steps at the entryway.
The Ranch no longer collects a per person/day Guest Usage Fee at the Welcome Center. They are now having the property manager collect 12% of the rent and remit to the Ranch. This is an extra fee that we collect through VRBO just before check-in. You still need to check-in at the Welcome Center but will not be charged by them.
This home has exterior audio/video cameras in the front and back of house.
If you need anything before, during, or after your stay, we are here to help!
Enjoy!
Freddie and Erica Woekel
LIVING AREA
Vaulted ceilings soar in the skylit Great Room, configured with a 65” smart TV as well as a floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace. Entertaining extras include a full-size billiard table, a poker table, and a library of board games.
Curl up with a good book in the loft, detailed with a wood-burning fireplace and a foosball and ping-pong table.
KITCHEN & DINING
Indulge your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen, complete with ample counter space and stainless steel appliances -- including a double oven. The kitchen bar seats three.
Gather together beside a wood-burning fireplace in the dining area, furnished with a table for 12.
BED & BATH
Highlighted by vaulted ceilings, the primary suite has a king bed, walk-in closet, wood-burning fireplace, and direct hot tub access. The spa-like en-suite bathroom has separate double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a sunken soaking tub.
The second suite includes a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
Also featuring vaulted ceilings, the third bedroom provides four twin-over-twin bunk beds and a flat-screen TV. The en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, a separate water closet, and a walk-in shower.
The fourth bedroom holds two twin beds, while the guest bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination. A half bath adds convenience downstairs.
OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES
Surrounded by a sea of pines, your expansive deck includes a private tub, gas grill, and scenic alfresco dining space as well as a hammock and horseshoe pit on this forested 2.6 acre property. The National Forest is a few hundred yards away, just head out the back door and down the hill West between two houses through the forest access common space.
An easy 8-minute walk, the Glaze Meadow Recreation Center provides a wide array of amenities. Highlights include:
- Year-round indoor pool
- Outdoor pools (open Memorial Day to Labor Day)
- State-of-the-art fitness center with yoga classes
- Steam room and equipment rentals
- Pickleball courts and lighted tennis courts
- Bocce ball courts and full basketball court
-Bike, Cross Country Ski and equipment rentals
-Seasonal Bistro with bar and grill
EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS
Perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, central air-conditioning, YouTube TV (cable), a washer/dryer, and various sleds and bikes.
Driveway parking is provided for five vehicles. Street parking is prohibited. Please park only on the pavement.
This two-story home is accessed via a set of three steps at the entryway.
The Ranch no longer collects a per person/day Guest Usage Fee at the Welcome Center. They are now having the property manager collect 12% of the rent and remit to the Ranch. This is an extra fee that we collect through VRBO just before check-in. You still need to check-in at the Welcome Center but will not be charged by them.
This home has exterior audio/video cameras in the front and back of house.
If you need anything before, during, or after your stay, we are here to help!
Enjoy!
Freddie and Erica Woekel
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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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
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About the area
Sisters
Located in Sisters, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Glaze Meadow Golf Course and Big Meadow Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cork Cellars and Caldera Arts Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sisters, OR
What's nearby
- Glaze Meadow Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center - 44 min drive - 59.1 km
- Downtown Bend Business Association - 47 min drive - 62.3 km
- Old Mill District - 48 min drive - 63.7 km
- Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 50 min drive - 64.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- Aspen Lounge - 11 min drive
- Lakeside Bistro - 11 min drive
- The Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch - 11 min drive
- Robert's Pub - 14 min drive
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