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Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat

Vacation home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Old Mill District

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Step into Crater Retreat, a modern home in the heart of downtown's historic district. Relax on the patio with BBQ and seating for 6, or unwind in one of two bedrooms with king beds. With a fully equipped kitchen and dining space for 6, this home is perfect for your next adventure.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 682 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat

Welcome to Crater Retreat!

Crater Retreat is light and bright modern home tucked backed in a quiet corner of the historic district of downtown. You will have the best of everything at your fingertips! Walk everywhere  in just a few minutes. Mirror Pond, Deschutes River and Old Mill are all close. 

This home has two bedrooms with king beds and a den that also has a king bed. Please do remember that this sweet home only has one bathroom. If you can handle that, you will absolutely love this location. Fully equipped kitchen and dining space for 6. Outside you will find a patio with a BBQ and seating for 6. The patio is situated on a corner lot, perfect for relaxing and watching all your neighbors walk by. You will have two secured spots right in your own private paved driveway and a locking shed for your gear. This home will make an exceptional base for all of your adventures. 

Mt Bachelor Ski Resort and the Cascade Lakes are just a short drive away and are the perfect places to explore in any season. Biking trails in the warmer seasons and skiing or snowboarding option in the winter. 
 

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 880 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO PARTIES or loud, rowdy groups. Must follow "Good Neighbor Guidelines"
NO SMOKING (anything!) in the homes or on the properties
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY not to be exceeded

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

137397

About the neighborhood

Map
OR, Bend

What's nearby

  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tower Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Drake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mill District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 22 min drive
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Old St Francis School - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪J-Dub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Mondo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old St. Francis School Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JC's Bar And Grill - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat located?

Located in Old Bend, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Des Chutes Historical Museum and Old Mill District. Tower Theater and Drake Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal location and very quick to answer questions we had during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing place! Clean, tons of room, everthing needed and super close to everything, very walkable. We all loved it and hope to be back again. Beautiful home and area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very quiet. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Quick Bend Trip with Family

Great location and the place is even nicer than the photos demonstrate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location - close to river and historic downtown. House was clean and great space for family of five! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to spend 4th of July! Just a couple blocks from restaurants, shops and Drake Park/river. Very clean and comfortable! Loved the outdoor grill and seating area as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell G.

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

Great stay

Loved the location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great stay!

Traveled with my wife, in-laws, and brother in-law. Location of home is awesome and home was exactly as it was presented and was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Perfect location

We loved this VRBO! Perfect location to walk to all sorts of places in Bend. VRBO itself was terrific - updated home, clean, organized, and a perfect home base for our vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Great location

Short trip to Bend for some skiing. Walking distance to downtown and easy drive up to the mountain. House had everything we needed forbour short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and perfect for our group of five... 3 spacious bedrooms with a great living room and full kitchen... One bath was tight but clean and as advertised. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne g.

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

Excellent location

Super awesome home and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Great location

House was modern and had all the amenities listed online. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

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

Wonderful Charming Place

We loved this little slice of Bend . It was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities for an enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Good location

Nice little place to stay in Bend. Def built as a rental, it’s basic with a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms off the living room but it was exactly what we needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Great property and excellent location

We enjoyed everything about our stay at Big Lava. The host was very communicative and easily reachable via text. We loved the location as it was very close to some good restaurants and bars. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

Great place

Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Was very clean and had a well equipped kitchen as we made breakfast everyday. Loved that the rooms all had king size beds and even though there is only one bathroom, it wasn’t a drawback.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Location, location, location!

Cute house, cute neighborhood. We could walk to restaurants, shopping, the river & the amphitheater.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Wonderful

Nice stay in Bend. Will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth T.

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

Great location

The property was immaculate, the location was great and it was nice and quiet. It was great for my husband and me but I wouldn’t want to take anymore people as it only has on bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T., Seattle

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

Great place in a great location!

Our family loved this place. The location can’t be beat. Each of the three bedrooms were great for what our family needed. For some groups, the one bathroom situation might be more of a challenge but was just fine for us. Would definitely stay at this place again with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Sleek spot right in the mix!

Very modern, new home that still fits into the heart of bend. Couldn't be a better location, just a block from McMenamins. Great amenities, nice little patio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen B.

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

Great place in a fun location

The place was just as advertised. Well equipped with what looked like new everything. We enjoyed short drives to Smith Rock and the Newberry Volcanic National Monument, and short walks to places like the broom closet speakeasy at a nearby hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great location!

Great location, easy walking distance from downtown Bend. The unit has a clean, modern feel. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was surprisingly quiet given its location. Keep in mind there is only one bathroom. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lesli P.

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

Do Not Pass Up This Property

I've been to Bend a dozen times and this is THE BEST place I've ever stayed! So chic, so clean, so comfy... amazing location... I'll be back to this rental again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023