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Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat

Holiday 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
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 880 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

1020682

About the area

Old Bend, a neighbourhood in Bend, is home to this holiday home. Deschutes Brewery and Regal Old Mill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Old Mill District and Bend Farmers Market. Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Bend travel guide
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Drake Park featuring fall colors, a park and a river or creek
    Drake Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mill District which includes kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek
    Old Mill District
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Third weekend in August at the Bend amphitheater. Good crowd (fun, but not rowdy), lots of great beers to try and tasty food to eat. Leave the kiddos at home.
    Hayden Homes Amphitheater
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tower Theater
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station
    22 min drive
  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluebird Day - Crater Retreat located?

Located in Old Bend, this holiday 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

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Clean, new, comfortable and walkable!

Newly remodeled and modern with three bedrooms with comfy king beds. Cozy living area and compact kitchen with all the necessities. Easy walk into downtown Bed and Old Mill for great dining and shopping. 3 minute drive to grocery shopping. Property management company was stellar and so responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrad B.

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

Great Space!

Perfect size for 3 guys on a ski trip. Everybody had their own bedroom which was nice. Everything was very clean and check out was the best. Just run the diswasher!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F., Raleigh, NC

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

Fantastic location! Super house!

We had a great time staying at Big Lava! Our kids loved walking to the candy store. We loved being able to walk to so many fun places. The house was just the right size for our family and had everything that we needed. Great communication with the hosts. We would definitely recommend staying herald would stay here again if we get the opportunity to get back to Bend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlota Z.

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

Cute house

We had soccer match for our son, and hotels don’t have enough beds . So happy to find your place to stay for the weekend. But I wish all rooms had tv. And extra blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

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

Perfect Spot

We visit the Bend area quite often in the summer and winter. This spot was perfect for the summer as it’s walking distance to anything you might need in town and the river. Good restaurants around there and breweries. My wife and I are avid runners and the Deschutes River trail is right there that winds you along the river for awesome scenery. House was well kept and the neighborhood is quiet which is great. Definitely will keep this spot on the list to come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa S.

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

Perfect location!

House was in the perfect location! We were 3-4 minutes from everything! The only thing that I wish was that the heat worked a little more in the bedroom but I’m just a really cold person all the time. Nothing that would stop me from staying there again! Really cute house! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

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

Perfect location, super comfy bed(s)!!!

Incredibly clean, very comfy bed(s) (we only used one lol) and love that they’re king size, very well stocked kitchen, owners were so nice and communicative, and a seriously perfect location for walkability. Lots of seating at table and bar, but, the *only* thing I’d give future renters a note about is that the living room furniture really only allows 3 people to “lounge” comfortably (one person on chair, two people lay or recline on the sofa). Four can very comfortably sit on the sofa, but might not be the easiest to “lounge” and watch a movie, for example. For the two of us, every single thing was A+ 😊 Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Darren / Tamara B.

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

Close to everything!

We liked this property but there wasn’t much room in the den turned bedroom and no closet. That same room got very hot at night (summer) even with a fan and the door open. There are clear glass windows above the bedroom doors so if someone is up in the living room or kitchen, the light shines through those windows into the bedroom. Most of the upper cabinets in the kitchen required a stool (provided) in order to reach the items. They were not at a standard height. Other than that, this was a nice property with a great outdoor area. We were able to walk to everything downtown related.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D., Seattle

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

Beautiful Place to stay in Bend

Big Lava was exactly as described in the listing. There are 3 king bedrooms all about the same size. One is listed as a den since it has no closet. The other 2 have small closets. The kitchen was stocked with just enough pans to cook breakfasts. There are no large pans if you are cooking for a crowd. The kitchen and bath must have been designed for a very tall person, as even at 5' 10" the upper cabinets are hard to reach. The dishwasher is mounted so that it tilts forward, so the bottom tray will slide to the floor if much is in there. It needs to be adjusted slightly. The house is in a great location-- walkable to everything downtown. It has great light and lots of windows. Lots of people walking by, so the shades have to be drawn for any privacy. The house itself is beautiful. Only one concern: there is just 1 split to heat/cool the whole house. It was fine for us (we were just 1 couple) but I'm imagining if you are using more than 1 bedroom and need to close the door at night-- you won't have any heat or cooling. This wasn't a problem for us, but I can imagine this will come up for some people especially in the winter. Overall we were really pleased with our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean space. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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