I had a moment of "yes, this is it" while searching for a B&B and my hunch proved beyond correct…read more(tell me, why does this never apply to lottery tickets and contest entries?). You'll talk to Della on the phone and know right away if this will suit you too -- one of those fits just right, home away from home places that happens to be a custom-built log house (not cabin) that Della and her husband Vern created 20 years ago, with two comfy guest rooms and a table-groaning breakfast. Della's a straight-shooter, generous, a kick in the pants to be around, and tart commentator on the area. Makes a mean Snickerdoodle, too. We'd go back just to hang out with her and Vern anytime.

My sister and I stayed two nights at the lovely Juniper acres. The owners Della and Vern made us…read morevery welcome. The log house was meticulously taken care of and the views from the deck of the Sisters range is grand. While I was relaxing on the deck there were probably five different species of birds that sailed in to nibble at the birdseed. The juniper forest that surrounds the house smell heavenly. Della is a wonderful cook and has lots of suggestions for Bend activities. I will return.

I called and left a message that I would like to reserve a room. A couple of hours later, I had a…read morevoice mail from a woman that said they were " too busy" to speak to me and to go to their online site to reserve a room. The entire reason I called was that I had a specific question I wanted to ask, and I could not locate anything on their website that could have answered my question. I contacted another hotel in the vicinity that actually answered my phone call and made me feel valued as a person and as a future guest at their hotel.

The Mill Inn provided a lovely spot for a date night with my husband recently. I knew he'd love it,…read moreand sure enough, on the drive home he mentioned how much he enjoyed our stay and how he'd like to return. We stayed in the River Wild room, which had an outdoor entrance. The bed was comfortable, and the room was straightforward. Across the street is a coffee shop by day that turns into a nonalcoholic upscale bar type place in the evening. The breakfast was exceptional, and I appreciated their offer to make me some scrambled eggs since I'm allergic to dairy and could have the (delicious looking) frittatas. I was thrilled to have Metolius tea there. The hot tub is a nice amenity, though it was a bit scummy when I went in. I also was unaware that there was hot (and cold) water available in a book by the breakfast room for guests, and a mini fridge. None of the emails had mentioned anything about those, nor could I find any info in the room. So this is your heads up! I really wanted a cup of tea before bed, so having this info would have been appreciated. It's centrally located and great for walking to wherever you want to go, if that's your thing. (Or drive if it's not, lol)

My honey found the Tudor Inn on Airbnb and booked us the beautiful Crown Suite for two nights…read more (https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4203538) It was considerably less expensive than if we had stayed at one of the hotels nearby. Upon booking, you are provided all the necessary details via e-mail, including parking information and the code for the front door. This is a self check-in sort of thing, which works for me. The owner is readily available, via text, although we didn't need to contact her because everything was just fine. The downstairs of the inn includes multiple sitting rooms and a fully equipped kitchen. We definitely took advantage of the fridge and freezer during our stay. There are three guest rooms upstairs. Two share a bathroom at the end of the hall and our room had a gorgeous private bath. There is also a private cottage in the back of the property. (I do recommend earplugs, if you are a light sleeper.) The Crown Suite has plenty of room, including a king size bed, sitting chair, built-in table and bench seats, and a large TV. The bathroom is separated by a large, sliding barn door. The bathroom was well stocked with towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a hair dryer. The clawfoot tub was especially enjoyable after a long day of hiking and beer drinking. The bed was quite comfortable. They don't provide breakfast on site, although an ample morning meal is provided at their sister inn, The Mill Inn, which is an easy 10-15 minute walk (or very short drive) from Tudor Inn. (I'll post a separate review of breakfast.) Tudor Inn is located in the heart of downtown with many breweries, restaurants, and shops, as well as Drake Park and Mirror Lake within walking distance. This was a great "home base" for our time in Bend and I would definitely enjoy staying here again!

This spot is super affordable and the rooms are very clean! I had to share a bathroom, which I…read moredon't mind and though the walls are thin, i slept pretty good. I love how they offer a free pint of beer when you arrive. Great touch. Will definitely look to stay here again when im in Bend next

This was the best B and B I have ever stayed at. Pegi, the owner, is the most hospitable, engaging…read moreand caring innkeeper. Her cooking is delectable. The safari room we stayed in was darling and clean as a whistle. I came a guest and left a friend. We will definitly be back!

We come to Bend every year for the Brewfest in August. And to float in a tube down the Deshuttes…read moreRiver. The beer is the best here, and the restaurants are really good too. Don't miss Bangers and Brews for a casual meal! 5 stars on Yelp. And Zydeco for a more formal dinner (closed for lunch on the weekend). This was our 2nd stay at this amazing bnb. Already made a reservation for 4 nights again next year! Hands down, our favorite bed and breakfast! And we have been to many countrywide. Pegi is the perfect hostess. Very respectful of our privacy...yet kind and loving. Our beatiful, sweet dog, Abby, died suddenly while we were staying here. Pegi was so sensitive to that. She gave heartfelt hugs to my wife and gave some very kind words of comfort. We so appreciated that. The gourmet breakfasts are to die for. Seriously. She has a binder with pictures and descriptions of each dish. Maybe 10 different starters...as well as about 10 main dishes. You can choose your favorites. Cooked to order. Yum! We feel so spoiled! The grounds are so beautiful and well maintained. I loved the "babbling brook" that fed a small pond. I had book in hand, and enjoyed several hours of relaxing to the sound of the water. So peaceful. The rooms .... Perfect. The bed....so comfortable! But honestly, I spent most of the time outside on the deck, or by the stream relaxing.

We were so delighted to have the owner of the ranch give us a tour . Nancy is a retired…read moreschoolteacher so she catered to the grandkids while giving us a 2 hour tour of her Alpaca farm. There are over 1500 Alpacas making it possibly the largest ranch in the country. We enjoyed her store afterwards and had a lovely picnic lunch. Her Alpacas are so cute and we got to enjoy holding one, kissing a couple, and saw a newborn Alpaca ( 2 hrs old)... we learned a lot and have fallen in love with Alpacas!!

If you are heading to Central Oregon, stay a night - or more - at Alpaca Country Estates! Nancy and…read moreArt are the most amazing hosts. She has a private room and bath in her home, a HUGE guest house across from the alpaca nursery, Teepees and a Yurt! The views are SPECTACULAR! Play with the baby alpacas, watch the herd move from pasture to pasture and shop at the farm stores. Everyone NEEDS a pair of alpaca socks!

I would have loved to give this place five stars but the bed really messed up my back. I noticed…read morethey mentioned if you want an extra bed they can set one up and I opted not to request that because I expected it to be a sofa bed. When we arrived the extra bed was set up and it took over the whole living room which was a bummer. Then I stupidly slept on it the first night because it looked like a decent bed and I thought I'd let my mom have the king to herself but I woke up in absolute agony. Next night I slept on the king too and it was very comfortable. They should only have that bed set up on request because it's a terrible bed and should only be a last resort sleeping spot. Other than the horrible bed we had a very nice time.

We stayed here while driving up to Seattle, stopping in bend for a night to see a show. Was excited…read moreto book somewhere local, and the reviews read great so we were super excited. While this inn has some nice things about it, namely a good bed and small patio, we found ourselves quite frustrated with the other parts of the stay. We brought our dog along, having checked that they were pet friendly and made arrangements to have the correct room. He is a calm, well trained, adult dog who is used to stayed in hotel rooms since we have spent a lot of time on the road. I , as always, read into their policies as available through Expedia and their website and found there would be no reason to expect anything different from our standard experience with other hotels. However, during check inn the women at the front desk asked what I was going to do with our pup while we are at the concert. Confused by this, she explained to me that their policy is not to allow dogs to be unattended in the room. She asked if I was going to leave him in the car (it is early September, and the heat would - as we know- make this extremely dangerous and possibly lethal for my pup). She additionally admitted that it would be hard to find that they hold this policy by simply looking through their website. In fact, the pet policies do NOT state that the pets are not allowed to be left in the room. Assuming we would have to cancel our plans for the night as to not have to leave him, we were extremely disappointed. Luckily, I was able to drive 45 minutes out of town to bring him to a family friends house until after the concert. This being said, this is not standard and is not conducive to being a "pet friendly" hotel if patrons are not able to leave their dog while going to dinner or an other activity. I even asked if we would be able to crate him and he could wear his e-collar (used for off leash work on our farm, but will guarantee he will not bark) which was declined. The women at the front desk was always kind, but unconcerned as to how this affected us and that we were not properly notified of the policy (nor would any other customer be). If we did not have family outside of town, we would have had to find somewhere else to stay or cancel our plans for the night. This policy needs to be made clear at booking. Besides for this, we were unimpressed with our room as it had a notable unpleasant smell when we walked in and had more than 10 bugs in the bathroom at all times. Including dead ones on the counter. The air in the room did not work, which especially frustrating during wildfire season as having a cool breeze come in is not an option when the air quality is extremely dangerous due to the smoke. Save your money and simply stay at the Hampton inn or one of the other places in town.

Long Hollow Ranch provides a taste of the Old West and appeals to visitors fondly remembering those…read moreold John Wayne westerns and life on the range. The majority of their business is focused on guests who are staying at the ranch (many from overseas) who want to go on longer trail rides or an old fashioned cattle drive a la City Slickers. Since we already have a home in the area, we didn't get to take advantage of their hospitality as guests. However, we did visit to enjoy a trail ride. My boys love to ride, but it has been quite difficult finding a trail ride that satisfies all of our needs. We've tried Diane's Riding Place, but they tend to be more instructional. The stables at the Seventh Mountain Resort were only OK. My goal was to get more of an 'authentic' trail ride with a little bit of fun. We were only partially successful. First off, making reservations wasn't terribly easy. After calling the main business line, I was given a second number to dial for the stables. Since the focus is on their ranch guests, they don't seem to be overly eager to take outside riders. Fortunately, some of those guests had another activity planned, so we were able to arrange a ride. It turned out to be semi-private and Katie was a wonderful guide. You will sign a brief liability waiver, and riders must wear jeans and boots. The boots requirement was a first, but fortunately they have plenty to borrow at no charge. Children are also required to wear helmets. The ranch covers 600 acres, so they took a gentle ride up through the hills to enjoy the view of the Three Sisters. It was a good ride, but low on the excitement factor. No cantering or galloping, just an easy mosey up and back. Unlike the prior reviewer, the ride lasted exactly 60 minutes, so no complaints there. It is really disappointing that there aren't more horseback riding options in the area. These hills are filled with ranches, but due to liability concerns, very few open their doors to the public. We still feel like we are searching to find that magical ride. http://www.lhranch.com/index.php

This place was EXACTLY what we were looking for on our way home from our family vacation. We…read morewanted somewhere quiet to lay our heads down, somewhere 'different' than the normal hotel scene, and a place that our kids would remember. The Long Hollow Ranch checked every one of those boxes. We stayed in the Homestead cabin, which had three beds upstairs, and one downstairs. The cabin had two strong window AC units, which were wonderful. The cabin had no TV, which was great, but did have a vintage stove that served as a table top for the in-room microwave. There's also a mini-fridge and a Keurig Coffee Maker. Beds were comfy, bathroom has hot water in the shower, and the decor was fantastic. The morning breakfast was signaled by a good old-fashioned dinner bell at the main house, which is beautiful. There were lots of hash browns, fruit, juice and more. They even offered to cook each of us an egg to order, which our son took advantage of. The breakfast was absolutely great. All in all, this place was well worth the price, which was already much lower than other places on our trip. They even let us dabble with our fly pole in their bass pond free of charge. They accommodated our late check in (10 PM) and even had the AC going when we arrived. Customer service was top notch. This is the definition of a 5 STAR property.

I can't understate how wonderful and accommodating Michelle and Bruce were!…read more They were communicative, kind, very quick with their followup and actions, and a true delight to be around. I'm very impressed with their love of travel, seeking new experiences, and sharing these with their guests. 100% looking forward to visiting and bringing friends next time. A true gem in Sisters, an already magical place.

Hands down, one of the bests small boutique Bed and Breakfast places…read moreto stay in Oregon...... Far enough off the main streets of Sister but within walking distance to eateries, shops and trails..... I almost hate to spread the word, as their is only one suite downstairs for a couple and the upstairs is meant to be shared with family or another couple with a shared Living space, kitchen and eating area within the same space........ If you are even thinking of visiting this town soon or for an upcoming event, you better not wait too long........ Michelle and Bruce have thought of everything that you might need and the modern mountain interiors are true to this beautiful little town....The morning breakfasts are a special treat and will keep you going most of the day with home baked goods by Michelle and wonderful breakfast cuisine. Last, but not least, they are the perfect host and have plenty of tips and recommendations if this is the first time to Sisters. This B&B is so warm, welcoming and beyond wonderfu!

Lady who runs its Is very accommodating and understanding :) beds and showers are also very niceread more

Reservation experience was so terrible, I immediately cancelled. And the reservation person called…read moreme back to tell me I was being charged the processing fee that AMEX charged the hotel!!!! After giving my credit card info to reserve a 2 night stay, I asked the woman taking the reservation to remind me of cancellation policy. She quoted me one policy, then started changing that, then seemed very confused and was so all over the map that I decided I couldn't trust what she was telling me so I told her I was going to cancel. She kept trying to negotiate but finally seemed to accept that she'd lost my business. A few minutes later, she phoned to tell me I would be charged for cancelling, even though it was over before the 30 day policy but would only charge me half the fee. I told her that I refused to pay anything, as the credit card processing fee was the cost of doing business & it showed terrible customer service that she didn't waive any charge.

Truffleur is a goat cheese that contains Oregon white truffles. Made by Tumalo Farms, an artisan…read moregoat cheese maker in my neck of the woods,it is only produced in years when the truffle harvest is good and in years when it is produced, it is available only for a limited amount of time. (As in January and February.) The bad news is last year there was a poor truffle harvest and so no Truffleur was available. The good news is this year the truffle harvest is good and- WHOHOO - Truffleur has not only been produced but is available by mail order too. So I'll share information about "how to" here. How to access the Tumalo Farms main page. http://www.tumalofarms.com/ How to read about Truffleur. ( http://www.tumalofarms.com/Truffleur-overview.aspx ) How to order Truffleur as part of a combined cheese shipment (of at least 2 lbs total) or by itself. ( http://www.tumalofarms.com/tumalocollections.aspx ) How to order Truffleur as part of a packaged shipment for 10% off and reduced shipping.( http://www.tumalofarms.com/truffleur-trio.aspx ) And if you order the Super Bowl selection, although it does not include Truffleur, here's how to get 10% off your order and reduced shipping with that special package too. ( http://www.tumalofarms.com/SuperbowlXLV.aspx ) I know...who would think of goat cheese and football together? In fact, who would think of football, period? I know...I know...I'm one of sixteen people in the United States completely indifferent to the game. Back to the important thing, good goat cheese, if you're ordering your own custom box of multiple cheeses, you might also want to add to the order, along with Truffleur (with white tuffles), some others like: Remembrance (with rosemary), Pondhopper (using a local beer in the cheesemaking process), Capricorns (with peppercorns), Fenacho (with fenugreek) or Classico (and better yet the Classico Reserve). And if you order the cheese now so it arrives before February 6, the date of the "big game" my husband tells me, and do watch the Superbowl (the only reason I can think of to do that is for the commercials and the food at the party), while others are eating hot dogs and potato chips, you could be eating Fenacho stuffed dates, or Pondhopper mac n cheese, or grilled Poblanos stuffed with goat cheese raisins and hazelnuts. (Recipes on the Tumalo web site.) If you live in central Oregon or in the Valley area, from Eugene through Portland, you can probably find Truffleur in local specialty markets, or even perhaps in bigger markets, like Market of Choice, that normally carry other Tumalo cheese products. (Although looks like Whole Foods may not be carrying Truffleur this year.) But if you're outside the normal range of Tumalo Farms distribution, isn't the ability to "e order" a good thing? Unlike football. :-)

Great place. Took the family for a tour. Very interesting and entertaining. Their soap, deodorant…read moreand creams are amazing and make great gifts