Little Deschutes River Family Retreat - Fun for the whole Family! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: 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.

6/10 Okay

Brent F.

15 July 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a nice stay. However, the house wasn't prepared for our arrival. The cleaning staff did come fairly quick to get things ready after we got there.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro C.

15 July 2024

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

would book again

very beautiful scenery, secluded and full of amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirk K.

18 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Needs maintenance

The location is great but the place is old and things are in need of maintenance. Terrible water pressure. Water tastes of iron.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc T S.

22 July 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeison J.

6 July 2024

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

Good

Good place

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

2 December 2024

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

just what we needed

we needed housing for a couple employees for a job we had going in la pine. this house checked all the boxes and more! we had a great experience and no issues with the house or neighborhood. its secluded and we felt safe leaving our equipment in the driveway while we were not at the house

Stayed 58 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trillium W., Vancouver washington

27 December 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

10 June 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Vince D.

22 July 2025

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

We held our family reunion at this property. We had eight adults and six grandchildren ages 3 to 13. All the bedrooms were used and accommodated us nicely. Having access to three bathrooms was also great.The two gathering spaces were nice, and the kitchen had what we needed. The game room had everything needed for fun.Our time in the rental was the 4th of July weekend, so it was hot outside, and the little river still had a nice flow. We had fun floating the river. The community has put in locations upstream and downstream from the property. We did both floats over two days, and they were great. It took about 45 minutes to an hour, which was just the right amount of time for our younger grandchildren. It was simple to shuttle ourselves.We were also able to use the property's kayaks and floats after signing the liability form.The property was appropriately priced and a good value for our family. If you look past the quirkiness of the house and the eclectic furniture, which was likely sourced from thrift stores or where it ended up when owners got new furniture, it's fine. A minor annoyance is the water pressure in almost all the sinks, which can be described as a trickle. Handwashing dishes and counters was tough. The showers were fine. I gave it a five-star rating based on the value. We would likely go back again just for the river fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey D.

20 November 2020

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

Fishing getaway

There wasn’t great bites at the property, but we had great luck out at Wast and Paulina lakes. It was windy which made the use of the outdoor fireplace difficult. Had it worked through the wind, it would have been ideal for outdoor seating and enjoying the scenery. But the hot tub was amazing to warm back up

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Denise P.

8 September 2018

Clean and Comfy

The house was very spacious for our multi family trip. Lots of games and fun. The river was beautiful. Tyler was very responsive to any questions I had. Would be nice to have more outdoor chairs to enjoy the river, there was only two outdoor chairs for house that accommodates 12 people. We rented kayaks and floated the river by house. The main entrance to the house was on the bottom level and had to climb stairs to get to kitchen and living area, this was difficult for our elderly family members. The house was clean and well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Alex D.

23 May 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Jami S.

25 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Melody W.

14 August 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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.

25 July 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Huey W.

17 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

5 January 2024

Liked: Communication

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

6/10 Okay

Tabetha P.

7 September 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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.

6 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

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.

31 July 2022

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

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.

17 July 2022

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

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.

31 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

amy s.

2 May 2022

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

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.

23 February 2022

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

Great cabin

We love this property. Great spaciousness to accommodate our large family

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

17 September 2021

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

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

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