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Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access

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Golden sunset light over peaceful river views creates a calm, scenic, and relaxing retreat.
View of the river and patio from the kitchen window!
Open kitchen and living area with river views and bright natural light
King size luxury bed in the "second master" with large screen for movie time!
Fire pit seating by the river at sunset

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Third bedroom - 3 beds

+2
1 Child Bed, 3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access

Deschutes Dreams Riverfront Oasis in Tumalo, Oregon

Welcome to Deschutes Dreams, a riverfront vacation rental in Tumalo, just minutes from Bend. This single-level, 3BR/2BA home sits on a private acre with direct access to the Deschutes River. Guests enjoy a hot tub, fire pit, patios, and tranquil river views—perfect for family getaways, couples’ retreats, or extended stays.

Highlights at a Glance

True riverfront access from the backyard



Private hot tub, hammock,  &  fire pit



3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms (sleeps up to 9)



Fully equipped kitchen + outdoor dining patio



Fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and two living areas



Pets by approval; RV option available



Minutes to Bend, Tumalo & Sisters restaurants, cider houses, and trails



The Experience

Wake to the sound of the river, sip coffee on the patio, and spend evenings in the hot tub under Central Oregon’s starry skies. Indoors, light-filled rooms, neutral décor, and comfy furnishings create a modern, relaxed vibe.

Location & Local Guide

Nestled in Tumalo, our home is a short drive to Bend breweries, shops, and concerts, as well as Cascade Lakes hikes and mountain adventures. Tumalo State Park, The Bite food carts, and Tumalo Cider are just minutes away.

Policies Snapshot

Pets considered with fee & approval



Check-in after 4:00 PM / Check-out by 10:00 AM



RV stays allowed by arrangement (fee applies)



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1176655vb
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bend

Located in Tumalo, a neighbourhood in Bend, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Fun Farm and River's Edge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tumalo State Park and Pilot Butte State Park. Check out an event or a game at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, and consider making time for Deschutes County Fairgrounds Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Deschutes River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tumalo State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Old Mill District - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Killer Burger Bend - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shinsei Sushi - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access on 10 June 2026 start from NZ$1,103, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Retreat–Hot Tub & Backyard River Access located?

Located in Tumalo, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Deschutes River and Tumalo State Park. Deschutes River Trailhead is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and comfy house with easy access to great places to hike and swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thank you, Tammy! I am so happy you guys enjoyed the stay and we appreciate the review and your picking us! Thanks for being great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for everyone! Pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

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

Great location, beautiful riverfront backyard, everything we needed

We loved our stay in Tumalo next to the river. Comfy, clean house with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you Benjamin! So happy you guys enjoyed and thanks you for coming ;-). Thanks for being great guests too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family reunion

Loved the property and it was close to family and recreation in Bend! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette Y.

Perfect spring break getaway!

The house was a great getaway for my two boys and I! Great access to Bend and the surrounding activities. The home was a welcoming comfy retreat after running most of the day. The hot tub and river were lovely and the media room was a hit for late night movies and shows. Tom and Crystal have done a spectacular job!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much Bernadette! We are very happy you and your boys had a good stay and we would love to have you back anytime! Best, Crystal and Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

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

Perfect Tumalo Location

Fabulous property perfectly nestled on a calm stretch of the Deschutes. Our kids could wade across the river and adventure along the banks. The property has been renovated and is clean and user friendly. Only comment is that there isn't the ability to open any windows or have a screen on the door in the master suite, making night time ventilation difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MB B.

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

Gem on the river

So much cleverness and care glow in this gem of a house by the river. We particularly liked that it was a little quirky, not like many places we have stayed that looked as if they came out of a kit. Communication and logistics were effortless. We enjoyed all aspects. One small suggestion: lighting is needed in the livingroom. Thanks for a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina p.

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

River house

Our stay was exactly what we wanted. The home was beautiful, and having a hot tub and fire pit made for early summer nights with friends over was so amazing. We woke to deer in the morning crossing the river while we drank our coffee. We had our small dog with us, which was a total bonus. It was effortless to communicate with Crystal about anything we needed. We honestly did not need much. Everything was there for us! Super easy to get your groceries in town! Excellent location to do anything in Bend. Walking to the food trucks in the town takes 8 minutes. I hope to rent this property again❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Fantastic home for relaxing from all of your Bend adventures

Deschutes Dreams was exactly what our group (4 adults, 5 kids - 8 and under) was looking for in our first trip to Bend. It was close to our many adventures: Smith Rock State Park, Tumalo Falls, Downtown Bend, Moutain Biking at Phil's Trailhead. Being on the Deschutes river, it also offered adventure right outside the back door. Our kids were able to play in the river next to the house, and we were also able to do a tubing trip from Tumalo State Park to the house. The house was comfortable and offered everything we needed and more: home theater, hot tub, and games. Crystal is also an excellent host. She was quick to answer our questions leading up to our stay, and went above and beyond by finding a bike with training wheels for our youngest kids. We had a wonderful stay, and highly recommend Deschutes Dreams!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya B.

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

Great location, cozy

Close to everything, yet private - good place to stay when visiting the area. Loved the river view!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley N.

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

Great Getaway!

Our group was made up of 3 adult couples and a dog and it was perfect! The yard was lovely and private. We floated the river and jumped out when we got to our house. We cooked most nights in the well equipped kitchen, but could also walk to food carts or the steak house. Would love to stay again in the perfect spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

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

Great girls weekend

I rented this for a weekend getaway with the girls. There were 8 of us and we all slept comfortably. The river on the back property was perfect for our river float. This house is located in the perfect spot to hit up all the major breweries and experiences. The property manager was easy to get in touch with and responded very quickly. The only thing we were missing was a cabana boy to wait on us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Peaceful river stay

We could only spend one night because we were driving back home, but it was nice to pick up delicious food from a food truck establishment just down the road and eat it outside on the back patio of the house soaking up the beautiful river view which is right in your backyard. The house had everything we needed and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

good times

We enjoyed our vacation at this property. Crystal is a very good host, more engaged while we were at the property than any other host we have experienced. The house was comfortable and the backyard beautiful. Location was great. The only two negatives would be 1) Cline Falls Road right across the river - and there's nothing that can be done about that of course - we did still enjoy the backyard, and 2) the bed and pillows in the master bedroom. My husband and I switched beds with one of our sons after the first night and slept on the king bed in the "movie room" bedroom. That bed is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Clark C.

Beautiful setting and great family place

We enjoyed our stay at this house that is set on the Deschutes River. It is like a one level cabin with an open concept kitchen and living area. We have family living in Bend, so we went back and forth between this house and our kids' house in Bend. As a result we didn't get to enjoy all of the amenities of this place. The river is beautiful, the hot tub is great, the media room was fun, and our grandkids enjoyed feeding the goats and chickens. Some of the beds were a little hard. Crystal was very attentive and responded quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

Beautiful property.Accomodations were perfect .Highly recommend this retreat

Beautiful.Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Can't wait to come back!

My family absolutely loved this property. Each evening we enjoyed the big backyard with a mini disc golf tournament and quick dip in the river. The owners are very accommodating and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Perfect

The house and riverfront are absolutely wonderful. The pictures don’t do justice to the lovely decor or the the vacation bliss of having a private section of river in your back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much Elizabeth. Come back soon. You guys were amazing guests. So happy you enjoyed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Great midweek vacation

This house has a lot to offer with multiple bedrooms, a large media center, and of course the awesome access to the river! Just minutes outside of Bend and down the street from the food carts at Tumalo, this was a perfect spot to stay while exploring. The owners are warm and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

AMAZING!

Bend was the last stop on a 11 day road trip up the Oregon coast, through Portland, and ending in Bend. This was hands down the best place we stayed! After a mediocre stay at a hotel in Portland we walked into the house and were blown away by the beautiful Deschutes river in the backyard. We arrived on my boyfriends birthday and were greeted by Crystal and Tom who were kind enough to Gift us a growler of delicious beer, and some birthday s’mores :). We had some trouble with the hot tub the first night, which was not a huge deal as the place and views were amazing on there own. Crystal and Tom were so generous and offered us an extra day because of the inconvenience. That was completely not necessary but so gracious!! This is the perfect spot to stay in bend, only 10 minutes into downtown to visit the shops and breweries, but secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of the river. There’s also a cute little spot called “the bite” down the street which has food trucks and an in door out door bar. Also, a local country store which fills up growlers of beer. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you so much Amanda! We really enjoyed hosting you guys. We sincerely appreciated your understanding about the hot tub debacle and we were so happy we were able to get it fixed and extend your stay and night. I am so glad it worked out especially being your husband’s birthday. We would love to see you guys again anytime and we are so happy you enjoyed it so much, we love that place and we love to share it with people like you :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melody s.

Comfort and clean

Very nice, all the comphorts of home. We loved all the games. And how the media room is mot the center ad attraction. Th as no you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you Melody - we appreciate your visit and your review! Love the hat you liked the media room off to the side - us too ;-). Let the river be the entertainer in vacation! Come back and visit anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Desiré M.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Crystal Young

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We love and enjoy Central Oregon and all it has to offer. We love the kind people, we love the various outdoor activities and we enjoy working on home improvement and decorating. The kids are super active with snowboarding, TKD, music and school sports. We have pets and love animals. Walking and hiking are favorite activities as well as cooling off and playing in the river. The more nature, the better. Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the house or the amazing Central Oregon. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Amazing location: Deschutes River: The river runs through the backyard! Clean, rafting, floating, kayaking, fishing, paddle board friendly water! A new water rafting/surfing/kayaking spot was completed last year in Bend Old Mill. Many lakes are also a short drive away. Walk to fun spots: The BITE, exercise trail, tumalo coffee house, farmers market, workout and yoga, bars and restaurants, shopping local spots! Tumalo: Tumalo, is in between two really different, and very fun towns -- Bend and Sisters. Both are highly sought after vacation locations and it's so fun to get to go 15 minutes in either direction for completely different but equally fun days/nights out! Tumalo is officially the unincorporated section of Bend, Or. Winter activities galore! We are nearly equally spaced between Mt Bachelor and Mt Hood - all the snow sports you could ever want within minutes. Some of the many activities include skiiing, snowboarding, snow showing, sled doggins, hiking, sledding, cross country, and more.

What makes this property unique

You really can't stay many places this close to the river. The city doesn't allow building this close any longer. We have a very special place that we want to share. The water is right there and accessible. Furthermore, town is walkable. Mountains are driveable. Two towns are super close that are both so unique, Bend and Sisters. It doesn't get better then this!

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