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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family!

Welcome to River Bend Station in La Pine. This 3,600+ square foot home is your own private resort located on the Little Deschutes River.
Enjoy beautiful views and access to the river with abundant indoor entertainment for the whole family. Relax in the hot tub, play together in the game room, or relax in either one of the two living rooms. There is a pool table, air hockey, foosball, puzzles and games - enough to keep everyone busy! Enjoy spending time together while ensuring plenty of activities to keep everyone happy.
There are river views from the second story kitchen and family room, the wrap around porch, the enclosed patio, and hot tub.
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon’s premier ski area is less than an hour drive, Crater Lake is within 2 hours, and the nearby Deschutes National forest offers an abundance of outdoor activities, including golf, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting in the summer and skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
The surrounding area has many other points of interest including Fort Rock and Newberry Crater, with cinder cones, twisted lava, and year-around ice caves.
So whether you enjoy an outdoor adventure, or want to relax and watch the river flow, bring your family/friends and create wonderful memories at River Bend Station.

Property manager

Tyler Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family House
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family La Pine
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family House
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family La Pine
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family House
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family La Pine
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun Whole Family
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun for the Whole Family!
Little Deschutes River Winter Retreat Fun for the Whole Family!

About the area

Map
La Pine, OR

What's nearby

  • La Pine State Park - 37 min drive
  • Sunriver Resort Golf Course - 41 min drive
  • Willamette Pass Ski Area - 63 min drive
  • Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort - 68 min drive
  • Mt Bachelor - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ponderosa Pine - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ponderosa Bakery & Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Little River Plaza, La Pine Square, and Frontier Heritage Park. La Pine Public Library is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) away.

Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc T S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun on the river bank...and rec room
Large, roomy house, not perfect, but has nice furniture and activities galore...great for a family getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro C.

Liked: Cleanliness
would book again
very beautiful scenery, secluded and full of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Huey W., Veneta

Great view
The location of this house and the view of the river is a 10. The house like stated in many reviews could be repaired or updated. That being said,I think it worth it. It’s one of the most reasonable houses with that many beds. It was comfortable to sit up stairs and fellowship with the guys. We had a great time. As long as you read the reviews and know what to expect it’s a great place to stay. It’s peaceful and very quiet. Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Property was peaceful and beautiful, owner was responsive. Home in need of some TLC, had a handful of issues in need of attention that also required our attention as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Melody W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
This house was perfect for us since we just needed somewhere to fit all of us and the location made up for all the flaws. Flaws: -Like the prior year reviewers have mentioned, New grill needed!!!!! -Deep cleaning & new paint to the interior would do wonders -6 ball chipped for the pool balls, unplayable -No foosballs and couldn’t find any in town -We didn’t even touch the hot tub. You can smell the chemicals from a mile away and there was a weird bubbly sludge on top. -Had a great horse shoe pit with shoes, but no stakes 😭 Positives: -Tyler was SUPER responsive. -Had more than enough space for everyone and sheets/beds were clean! -Even though the 6ball was chipped, it was a decent pool table -Big kitchen and although we didn’t have enough pans and decent utensils, we brought our own (from reviewers recommendations) and fitted us just fine. -Has 2 fire pits! We stayed during a fireban so we used wood fire pit for the giant jenga that was provided. 2nd was a huge gas pit that we were allowed to use. -Chipmunks we’re adorbs Other: -The float that someone else suggested was great, though want to add if you go in August it is barely enough water to float in. Most of the spots we had to walk through ankle deep. We still had an amazing time! (You walk upstream about 10 mins and hang a right at the only visitors or owners sign. Great spot to get in and was about an hour or so float to the house) Overall had such a great time. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristi B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Simply unexpected in disrepair
We didn’t even STAY. This place was in disrepair. From driving up and finding the porch cluttered and siding falling off. Entering the house we found dirty dried footsteps and food/ dirt on the floor. The couches were filthy with dirt, food and animal hair in a place that said no animals. The walls had many repair areas with many scuff marks. The stairs were not cleaned or swept. Up in the master bedroom the closet was full of dirt and tools. The window blinds did not work and there was dead bugs in all of the windowsills. The kitchen was simply gross. The cupboards were filthy with dirt and food, both inside and out. There was a cupboard door that would not close and stayed wide open. There was masking tape holding what hadn’t fallen off of Formica countertops. The top of the cupboard you could see dirt. Also downstairs there was an apparent water leak where there were holes and the paint was falling off. The hot tub was murky brown with foam. We contacted the renter immediately and let him know of some concerns. It just couldn’t be fixed. Not in a timely manner. We had to leave and find another place to stay. Videos and pictures were sent to the renter and I am waiting for a response from him. I am asking for a full refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jami S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property by the river is lovely but house needs TLC
Good: big house, well stocked kitchen, lots of games for everyone to enjoy, beautiful view of the river, kayaks available, owner very responsive when our door code didn’t work when we arrived. Bad: house needs a tremendous amount of TLC. Kitchen cabinets falling off hinges, dishwasher falling out of its cabinet, very uncomfortable beds. Very dated property. A lot of broken or missing items (kitchen counter tops, door trim, etc.) Other: bring bug spray! We were eaten alive by mosquitoes which made the river/outdoor area basically unusable. Bring all shower supplies like shampoo, soap, etc., also bring dish soap, toilet paper and paper towels if you’re staying longer then a day or two. There was no extra on hand. Overall, we had a nice stay because we were together and enjoyed playing games and driving into Bend a couple of days. If the property is significantly updated, we’d be willing to return in the future. Otherwise, we’ll try a new place next time we’re in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Perfect place for what we needed
The location is lovely and private. We had 6 kids under the age of 10 and there was plenty to do, and plenty of space to sleep. We appreciated the hot tub since the river was still pretty fast. It was so nice to have the space to let the kids run, explore and play. There were a couple issues but nothing unmanageable, the owner was very kind and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trillium W., Vancouver washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
The place had plenty space for people to spread out. It was great for our family to have separate spaces and multiple common spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Tabetha P.

Location is great but in desperate need of upkeep and cleaning
We really enjoyed the location of this property and had several trips down the river rafting. There was plenty of space, so we never felt like we were on top of each other. The teenagers really enjoyed the game room but a lot of things need some TLC. There was only one pool stick with a tip, the foosball table had pieces missing making the rods slip all the way out, the air hockey table has broken goals that will pop up. The hot tub water was VERY high in chemicals, was a slight cloudy green color with a lot of settled dirt at the bottom. This was enough to have everyone avoiding its further use. The cleaning definitely could be done more thoroughly. We found dirty clothes in the washing machine (although there maybe wasn't enough to start a new load.) It was clear under the beds and couches had not been cleaned as we found toddler clothes and quite a bit of garbage. Possibly the worst was the air grate on the wall in the kitchen that had about a quarter inch of dust built up on it. With what sounds like a lot of negative, it really was a great place. I just think it's a good idea to know what to expect. Tyler, the property manager, was great about making an accommodation for me and was always very, very responsive to communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel S.

Beautiful Location, poor upkeep
This house felt like an amazing retreat on the little Deschutes. Beautiful location! Playing in the water and floating in the river were the highlights for our group which included small children. The house was large enough for our two families though both bunk rooms are downstairs and only a master with a loft upstairs. Not unexpected, the house generally was worn down as others have commented. A word of caution: There were some safety concerns that our group had though, such as a missing screen on a window that was easy to open on the second story, and the hot tub was dangerously high on chemicals (all of us started coughing immediately upon removing the cover) and water was low. I was very disappointed that Tyler decided to ignore my concerns when I brought them forward, though he responded right away to other questions I had prior to this. Based on this, I would probably chose to find a different location when returning to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun house on the river!
Our group of adults and teens had a great time! We loved the pool table and air hockey, board games and puzzles. There was plenty of room for everyone. The highlight was definitely floating down the Little Deschutes River right outside the door. We appreciated being able to use the kayaks and tubes. It's a fun house in a beautiful setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deschutes’ Paradise
Our family enjoyed seven days at this property. It was perfect for the entire group which includes kids and adults. We had many floats down the little Deschutes, mountain biked Bend’s trails, off road in the Oregon hills and many nights of barbecuing as the sun went down . In Addition to many nights of family fun competition at shooting pool, playing air hockey and foosball. Both the property manager, Gina, and the owner Tyler were very responsive to all questions. The house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
great location but the house needs some tlc and kitchen drawers were very dirty.
loved being close to the river and the neighborhood was great but the house needs deep cleaning and some repairs and the hot tub needs to be checked out because the chemicals were very strong even upstairs, so much so we pulled our kids out of it.and did not use it after that. loved to games that were there and definitely big enough for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Alex D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning lady asleep on couch, Pee in toilet, Chewing tobacco on table, dirty dishes and more.
The property was amazing with the river right in the backyard but the house was a complete mess...from the argumentative house cleaner asleep on the couch at check-in who stayed around for 2 hours after us getting there, the pee in the toilet in the master bedroom, the taped down countertop, the who knows what all over the couch upstairs, chewing tobacco pouches on the hot tub tables, the hot tub itself that smelled like a dead corpse, the brown water coming out of the faucet's. After booking this spot almost 2 months in advance I just don't understand the complete lack of upkeep or cleanliness from anybody renting a home out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Kids love the pool table and air hockey. The hot tub didn’t get very hot but was warm enough for the younger kids. We made s’mores and even did a little fishing! Overall it was wonderful and we’d recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
We love this property. Great spaciousness to accommodate our large family
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The property could use a bit of TLC, but that does not take away from the relaxing atmosphere of the place. The house is eclectic, and that adds charm, I counted the left and right turns it took to get to my destination which made it fun. I do recommend this for great friends and family fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rona C.

Liked: Cleanliness
a great place to stay
We had two families for this trip. Three parents and 6 kids from 20-28 years of age. The house completely fit our needs and we all had a wonderful time. The "kids" especially enjoyed the game room. Our only complaint is that although the view of the river is gorgeous, very few windows looked out in that direction. We made up for it by dragging chairs down to the river’s edge. Definitely a first world problem!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

kyle m.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
Nice house with a nice quite location. Had a great time tubing even with the water being low but with the weather we have had it was expected. We would stay there again because there was so much space with 10 people never felt like we were on top of each other.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Penny m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of room
Over all the house is huge but needs up keep. House keep was outstanding !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Pine River getaway
We couldn’t have picked a better lazy river family vacation spot. The incredible location lends itself to peaceful and relaxing memory making days. The house was very clean and had everything that we needed for our large group. A bonus was the game room where a few fun ‘tournaments’ were played. A special shout-out to the friendly neighbor who cut down the high grass along the river bank. Our only regret is that we didn’t book the house for a longer stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

sandy p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
River
This property was In good location. Twenty minute float up river put in …..to a house was best thing about it. The property is needing some tender loving care. Weedeating and mowing would be nice. Under construction at places that need to be picked up before guests. Few boo boos: hot tub yucky, broken tile at door way, door knob came off, laminate in kitchen coming off. Be sure to take paper towels and napkins and the kitchen faucet took forever to run a glass of water. We made due for price listed, expected a bit major love and care than this place got. No hairdryer. Good for kids, foos and pool and air hockey, with tv room. Lots of beds. Ac was a welcomed feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location for All The Things
Pros: - Private location, on the best natural lazy river ever. - Plenty of space (we had 9 people in our party) - AC worked overtime to keep the house manageable during record high temps (leaving the upstairs master door closed during the day helped heaps) - Kayaks and life jackets available for a river float (in the garage, you need to sign a waiver to get the code) - Propane fire pit you can use without worrying about setting the world on fire. - Game tables to keep the kids occupied. - 50mbps/5mbps internet connection and great WiFi coverage. - Hot tub/solarium is super cool. - Responsive property manager in Tyler! Cons: - Property has a real quirky layout--3600 feet seems like a lot, but it's very broken up. - House interior could use a refresh as far as paint/trim/countertops--lots of unpainted sheetrock patches. - Upstairs master bed is exceedingly soft (might be a pro if you're into that sort of thing) - Upstairs master would be WELL served to have a ceiling fan. Great trip for 4 generations of our family. Thanks for a great space!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021