Amazing setting if you are looking to unwind. Very peaceful, on what feels like your own private lake. The backdrop really is unbeatable.
The house is well-designed, and fully equipped with everything you’ll need. Love that each bedroom has its own bathroom, PLUS there’s a fourth bathroom on the main floor. My kind of house! Hosts were very responsive and professional. If you keep the doors open for even a bit, you will have visitors. The chipmunks are adorable, and I get the feeling guests can’t resist feeding them.
My husband fished on the lake (plenty of trout) and we paddled around. We saw kids swimming and jumping off the platform. So technically, it is swimmable – but it’s fairly stagnant water with lots of lily pads.
It’s about a 20-25 drive into town, and you pretty much need to go through town to get to other local destinations. Since we like to get out every day, there was a lot of driving involved – but the scenery is beautiful so no complaints.
Make sure to download the directions before you head out of Bend towards the house, as you will lose cell reception and it’s a bit confusing the first time. Also, as described, wifi is not the best. You will be able to access the internet, but tell your teens to be prepared … no streaming or sending photos.
Also, there’s no dresser in the master bedroom upstairs which I thought was odd until I realized there are a couple of huge drawers and a small closet in the bathroom.
All and all a great stay.