Central Oregon’s recreational amenities are just minutes away from this beautiful vacation home situated in a wilderness setting near Crescent and Odell lakes and Willamette Pass Ski Resort. Crater Lake National Park is only an hour's drive away. Perfect for those who love hiking, cycling, lake fishing, watersports (paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing), and winter sports. You can mtn. bike, ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile right from the cabin to National Forest Service Trails. We can tell you our favorite places! Plus, we provide snowshoes and sleds in the winter, and beach chairs and towels for beach use in the summer!
Our positive reviews report that this property is the perfect place to spend with family and friends or to experience a quiet romantic getaway. The main cabin includes 3 bedrooms (3 queens and 1 twin, 2 full baths) and the detached bonus room apartment above the garage is ideal for multiple families, grandparents, or anyone wanting their own bed or privacy ( includes 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, microwave, TV for DVD movies/video games, table, dresser, and futon couch). A separate full bath is also available. (Groups with 7 or fewer qualify for a discount at this cabin, but without the bonus room apartment/3rd bathroom, which is not available to rent separately. See our VRBO listing #1598137 to rent the cabin only). From the cabin, enjoy beautiful mountain views and bird-watching while sitting in front of a cozy fire or sunning on the deck. A selection of books, video/DVD movies, and games are available. DISH TV and Wi-Fi Internet access are also available.
(Before booking, see Important Notes to guests below.)
WHAT TO DO: Crater Lake National Park, Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, Lava Tube Caves, High Desert Museum, and the City of Bend are within an hour's drive. Ten Cascade lakes are within a 20-60 minute drive; and offer great fishing for those who love to fish for kokanee, mackinaw, German browns, rainbows, and large-mouth bass, or kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding. We can share our favorites!
Enjoy swimming and picnicking at Simax Beach at Crescent Lake, or hike scenic trails along the shore of Odell Lake, Odell Butte for panoramic views, or the Pacific Crest Trail and other National Forest hiking trails that are within 10-15 minutes of the cabin. (See photos)
IMPORTANT NOTES TO GUESTS:
* REQUIREMENT: You must be verified by VRBO to rent this property and have positive reviews on your profile page by past hosts. A condition of renting this property is that all guests shall comply with all house rules and check-out instructions.
* INTERNET/WiFi: This is a mountain and forested area where Internet reception is suitable for standard use, but streaming on devices is extremely limited. A Verizon extender at the cabin enables Verizon devices with hotspot abilities to boost the Internet signal for Internet use on Bluetooth-enabled devices but keep in mind that WiFi bandwidth is limited and affected by weather conditions.
* WINTER MONTHS: Snow and ice may be present. Vehicles with 4-wheel drive, snow tires, or chains are best for navigating spots of ice that may be present in this mountain area and on our driveway, which is on an uphill slope with curves. Before guests arrive, we have the Diamond Peaks snow removal contractor blow snow off the driveway, but spots of ice may still be present and AWD may not be sufficient. Come prepared. Please inquire.
* BOATS/TRAILERS: Our driveway may be a challenge for large boats/trailers due to a curve in the driveway. Large boats can moor at Odell Lake or Crescent Lake, which are 10 minutes from the cabin. Smaller boats/trailers are fine. Please inquire.
* REQUIRED PERMITS: If you plan to visit recreation areas (lakes, trails, etc.) in Deschutes, Willamette, or Umpqua national forests, day-use parking permits (Sno-Park permits) may be required. Refer to the US Forest Service website for these national forests. If you have a federal "America the Beautiful senior pass," check to make sure it can be used at any recreation area you plan to visit.