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Historic Downtown Bend Cottage - walkable to the best of Bend!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Deschutes River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bend

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Bend, within a 15-minute walk of Old Mill District and Deschutes River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Drake Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Des Chutes Historical Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Deschutes River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Drake Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Mill District - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 24 min drive
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Podski - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Monkless Brasserie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Westside Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Strictly Organic - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jackson's Corner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Downtown Bend Cottage - walkable to the best of Bend!

The Ultimate "Sweet Spot" Location
Welcome to a piece of Bend's history. This masterfully restored 1910s logger cottage offers a rare opportunity to stay in the most walkable pocket of the city. Known by locals as the "Sweet Spot," our home sits exactly where the vibrant culture of Downtown meets the upscale shopping and dining of the Old Mill District.

Inside, you’ll find a perfectly curated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout that balances historic charm with modern convenience. This home is fully pet-friendly, featuring a large, fully fenced yard so your furry companions can enjoy the Bend sunshine safely.

Waterfront Adventure & Outdoor Ease
Forget the car and the parking fees. You are just a 1/2 block from the famous Bend Surf Park and the brand-new Deschutes River access system. This state-of-the-art launch point makes it effortless to get your kayaks, paddleboards, or tubes into the water. After your float, enjoy a scenic stroll back home via the Bend River Trail, which leads directly into the iconic Drake Park.

Family & Group Friendly
We are situated just steps away from the newly renovated Columbia Park. Families will love the modern play structures and expansive green space for the kids. The cottage itself is designed for seamless living with a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals and full laundry facilities for those long stays. Relax in the evenings with Smart TVs in the living areas and stay connected with high-quality, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Modern Amenities in a Historic Setting

2 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom

Pet Friendly with a private, fully fenced yard

Fully Equipped Kitchen with modern appliances

Full Laundry Room (Washer/Dryer)

Tech-Ready: Smart TVs & Quality High-Speed Wi-Fi

THE SPACE

A Space for Every Traveler:

For Couples: A cozy, historic sanctuary for sunset river walks and stargazing by the fire pit.

For Families: 2-bedroom layout steps from the brand-new Columbia Park and the River Trail. Secure, fenced yard for kids and pets.

For Groups: Equidistant walk to Downtown, Old Mill, and the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. No Ubers needed!

For Outdoor Enthusiasts: 1/2 block to the new river launch and Surf Park. Walkable to the Mt. Bachelor shuttle.

For Remote Workers: Dedicated quality Wi-Fi and quiet, sun-drenched corners for a premium experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • 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

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Your friendly dogs are considered.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Historic Downtown Bend Cottage - walkable to the best of Bend! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great. House is super cute, clean & cozy. Fenced yard was great for our border collie and the location was perfect! Fantastic neighborhood, walkable to downtown & Old Mill, centrally located for all of our favorite spots!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly C., Martinez, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, had everything we needed. Good communication and easy check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leora S.

Overall the place was fine. The location was good. The house was somewhat run down.It was all fine, though I would not highly recommend it. The volume control on TV was stuck. It would have been nice had there been actual soap in the shower, the bedrooms are tiny. This is place you don’t have to worry about your kids or animals.With all that said it suited our purposes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., Solano County

Liked: Cleanliness
Bend River Cottage is a charming cozy home in a great location. We parked the car and walked everywhere. The river walk is just a few steps away and there is so much delicious food available near the neighborhood. The yard is completely fenced in so our large and friendly pup was in heaven as the passers by stopped to scratch his ears. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a perfect location and comfortable cottage for me and my husband. East walking distance (less than a mile) to a variety of great restaurants and the recreation on the Deschutes River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is the perfect starting point for everything that is fun in Bend!! Only downsides are bedrooms are very small and A/Cs are window units that aren’t very effective. We ended up having to repair one that had come apart.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann h.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim V., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The property was nice and in walking distance to river and parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick bachelor getaway

A short visit during spring break with my college age sons. The owners were very responsive to my booking (within minutes) and gave us the property information well ahead of our arrival. The property was nicely located for walking to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location and cozy

This is a darling little cottage to stay in in a historic part of Bend. We stayed for 6 nights. It is perfect for 3-4 people. As it is small (640 sq. feet) I would not use it for more than 4 people as it would feel a little cramped. The cottage had all we needed. Lots of pots and pans, dishes, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker with coffee and grill (which we did not use). Our dog was welcomed which allowed us to bring our 9 year old lab who is very attached to us. I do not ski but my family does...so they took the car and I was able to walk everywhere with the dog. Everything I needed was a 10-15 minute walk. The old Mill district, downtown and the riverfront. There are great shops, restaurants, cafes etc. I walked along the river every day.The only item missing was bath soap. The bar provided was tiny and more of a hand soap bar. That was quickly rectified as the cleaning person showed up by accident and when I mentioned it, she came back with bath gel and soap just a little while later. The hosts could not have been more responsive and helpful. Its a good place to any time of year.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daelene S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami G., WEST LINN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Cutest bungalow ever! Clean and well maintained. The location is awesome close to river trail and Old Mill district. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Murray, UT

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Perfect spot for me and my dog to explore Bend. Walking distance to the river and Drake Park. Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfectly situated between the river and downtown. Walking distance to everything you want
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot in Bend

Had a fantastic time at our stay in Bend, would definitely come back here and use this listing in the future
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Location was perfect. We were able to rent e bikes or walk everywhere we wanted to go. We attended a concert at Hayden Homes and this was perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little place

The house was in a great location, clean & well stocked. We will consider staying in this house next time we stay in Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location - we parked and walked everywhere for the weekend! The house is small but really well equipped. The fenced in yard is lovely and would be great in the summer. The proximity to walking trails and parks was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

The house was perfect for our family of 4. Great location to walk anywhere in bend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bend

Cute little house, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Surrey,B.C.,Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Bend River cottage

The location of this property was amazing , so close to all that Bend has to offer. Everything was walkable from the property and our 2 dogs loved the river which was very close. The only thing missing was some oven mitts and dishcloths otherwise the kitchen was very well stocked. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023