We spent three nights at the Lodge at Baker Pond, which is located just a few miles from Bend, Oregon.
There were 13 of us plus a toddler staying there and there was more than enough room for all. The property is every bit as nice as advertised. We rowed around Baker Pond, enjoyed the hot tub, toasted marshmallows at the fire pit, and cooked meals in the kitchens - yes, there are two of them. Baker Pond teems with wildlife and it is a joy to just sit and watch the birds and fish and insects interact among the reeds & listen to the annoying (not to me) frogs at night. The several pantries were very well stocked with more items than one would have expected. Our toddler grand son, had so much fun, and the wire fence/gate was the perfect height for him, to not get too close to the water! (I think he also got a tiny bit of a finger shock, while touching the gate/light wires, since he removed his fingers so fast with big eyes and open mouth!)
Our guests reported a few complaints: The microwave in the main kitchen worked erratically and should be replaced - fortunately, there was a spare in the second kitchen; there was a weird smell in the upstairs bathroom; the garage bathroom ran out of hot water for showers; in the bathroom closest to the main living area, the sink faucet location causes the area around it to be sopping wet and the sliding shower door was out of its groove. Those problems are all correctable and don't prevent me from highly recommending a stay there. I couldn't figure out how to use the shower, so I bathed with washcloth & water! The walk, more like a tiny hike to the arbor, in your Sunday's best outfit/shoes were too awkward, but we managed! (Hint: Add a flat walking area to the arbor or a small dock for a boat to the arbor?)
Our stay here was in the 70's, and my perfect weather to be outdoors or being on a boat by myself. It was as close to heaven as possible!
Thank you for a fabulous time!! We will be back for sure!! read more