We didn't stay at this facility (wish we would have) but we dined with them twice! The service was…read moreamazing! Food was great! Dinner was served family stuff so great conversation with other birders!

Food was good and fun rustic atmosphere. Don't expect luxury, but that's not why you're here…read more Definitely a great bucket item list!

I ventured out to the Alvord Desert to experience Land Sailing with my husband and friends. Since…read morecamping in the dust did not appeal to us ladies, we decided to take it up a notch and stay at the Steens Country Cabin. I really can't say enough good things about this place. The pictures do not do it justice. The 'cabin' is clean and comfortable. There is plenty of room for 4 guests. The kitchen has everything you need. It was so nice to come back from a day on the playa and take a nice hot shower and have a nice BBQ dinner. Bring enough food because the nearest grocery store is in about 120 miles away. A word to the 'City' folk (like us), this is rural Oregon. The locals out here are honest, friendly people. If you want a good experience, treat them (as you should with everyone) with respect, courtesy and honesty. At the end of the day the real plus was getting to know the owners, John, Cheryl and their two dogs. They are very welcoming and know the area very well.

Stayed here on a recent hunting trip in the Steen's mountains and wow, what a great place! The…read morecabin is huge! Tons of room and well decorated. It was nice to come back from a long day of hunting to an air conditioned cabin. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we could possibly need. Nice sized kitchen and the bedrooms were huge! The location couldn't be better, stepped outside and the Steen were right there and gorgeous. Well maintained area. Even though the cabin isn't quite a real "cabin", you wouldn't even know it when you stepped in. Such a great place. The owners were extremely nice and accommodating. They made sure we had anything we needed and they were very friendly! They had two dogs who are too cute for words. Highly recommend staying there, it's worth the trip!

Once funded by a consortium of universities as a research station, the station is now an…read moreindependent foundation dependent on grants, donations and charges for its services. It provides housing, conference facilities and some classes for groups who are doing research, hunting or fishing or touring the Malheur Wildlife Management Area - Steens Mountain and surrounding area. I stayed there as part of a bird photography excursion sponsored by the Klamath Bird Observatory in late April. We were lodged in a duplex with beds, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. The only items we had to bring were bedding/sleeping bags, towels and food. The units are old but clean. The setting is a few miles from the Malheur Wildlife HQ on flat sandy ground covered in sage brush with a couple of small cinder cones nearby. There is a small but well stocked book/gift store and about 3 miles away is a gas station/café/saloon/market/RV park. The Station is isolated; at night all we heard were the wind and an owl; the sky was full of stars. (Astronomy buffs also come here.) The wildlife viewing opportunities are fantastic: over 120 bird species rmigrate through the area; plus you can see the residents that include golden eagles, sage grouse, ravens, prairie falcons, harriers, Am. coots (of course) and many other birds. There are antelope, mule deer, coyotes, rabbits, ground squirrels, wild horse herds and other mammals and reptiles in the area, and streams and lakes for fishing. If you want to experience the outdoors where there are very few other people but lots of wildlife and exceptional scenery, Malheur is ideal. (If you don't want to cook dinner see the reviews for Diamond Hotel--its about 45 min. away from the station.)

I stayed in early March, just before the world closed down. I stayed in Owl East and was perfectly…read morecomfortable for my 2 day stay. I wish I could have stayed longer. I love the setting in the high desert and proximity to the refuge and Steen's Mt along with the other wonders of the area! Its a very modest accommodation; the luxury is out side your door!

We stayed here for two nights in early July 2022. Clean bathrooms and very nice staff. I wouldn't…read moresay this is a resort....but it's a nice place to stay. We had only two complaints..... the road leading into the resort is washboard gravel for three miles making it a really rough ride in a camper. And the second thing were the mosquitoes! However, they were fogging and doing their best to control the bugs! Overall, a nice place!

We were told that this is the Grand Canyon of Oregon. We…read morewere not disappointed!!! Beautiful, breathtaking views surround you as you climb higher and higher.

Yes, it's the only food and gas for miles. And yes, it is worth it. It isn't like the kind of place…read morewhere it's the only option and it isn't good. This place is good. And the staff are really nice and helpful. Very friendly people everywhere we went this weekend. It was pretty busy for 2 in the afternoon on a Friday but it really wasn't a long wait. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger and the chicken finger "burger" and two milkshakes (blackberry and marshmallow). Little did we know that we could have shared one milkshake, whoops! These came out first which was nice, since it was almost 90 out. There is only seating outside it seems (unless there was a closed indoor area I didn't know about) but there are quite a few tables. Nice to watch and see all the different travelers that make their way here. There's even a sign in book at the cash register, we saw names that day from Austria! The marshmallow was delicious but trying to eat it all myself was too much, became too sweet after awhile. The blackberry was actually pretty bland and the vanilla ice cream overpowered it. However, the burgers were good, juicy burgers. Just what I was looking for. Husband didn't enjoy his as much as I did mine. The ketchup dispenser inside was malfunctioning and I ended up with a lot of ketchup, but most of it wasn't on the burger haha! Also, I noticed later that technically my chips were expired since 12/2024. No, they didn't taste expired and no, I didn't get sick. They're pretty well preserved haha.

An oasis. A home. The center of the earth. This place has been a part of my life since 1978. I try…read moreto migrate to this place to revitalize my soul, every year. Every day and every night, a spiritual reawakening. Keep your eyes and mind open. The endless horizon will beckon you, not to mention the people and excellent food!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Central Hotel. We stayed in the Whiskey Room. The decor was…read morebeautifully done with accents on the history of the hotel. All the finer modern conveniences were available. Will definitely be back for another stay. Impeccably clean with wonderful sheets!

What a great hotel! On a 3 week motorcycle trip, we specifically designed the itinerary to be able…read moreto stay here based on the information I was able to find online. So glad everything I sensed about this was right! Even down to the creative email communications from the owners before and after the stay. The only regret is that we weren't able to meet any staff during the one night we stayed. We booked 2 King rooms that shared a common living room type area. Worked perfectly. Beds and linens were the best of our trip. Loved the way they maintained the historic feel but modernized in the right ways (bathroom particularly). I'd stay here again if I were anywhere near Burns. Huge fan.

This is a 5 star opinion for a older style hotel. Is it the Ritz, no. It is a very comfortable…read moreand more importantly, very clean. It does not look like much on the outside (yes it's shaped like a 'U') but don't let that fool you. The shape actually makes parking easy, with plenty of space for everyone. Motorcyclists will appreciate that it has a paved entrance and parking area as well. The room is nice and large with a generous sized bathroom and larger sleeping area. There is a min fridge in the room, with a separate door for the freezer portion. What's really nice is there is a lazy boy type chair in the room which was nice after a long day on the cycle. The owners have had it for 23 years a making them vested in having guests leave happy. If you're looking for a clean and comfortable place to stay, this should make your list.

On a long road trip from NorCal to Burns, we arrived at the Horseshoe Inn and learned that it's not…read morejust the name but there is a legit Horseshoe theme going on here. First, the actual layout of the rooms are in a curved configuration...kinda like a horseshoe! Also, there is a nice BBQ and patio area in the center of the layout which is cool so you can grab some protein at the local market and have a cookout, cowboy style. Also, there are western themes all over the place which makes the place even more charming. Finally, the room was very nice and clean, good sized bed and a nice AC unit to fit your comfort level for a good nights sleep after a long drive on the plus side of 700 miles. Thank you Horseshoe Inn and thanks for the dinner recommendations! The food at the Pine Room was great :)

I so want to give this place a better rating, since everyone was so nice and the food was…read moredelicious. Unfortunately, I have to reduce my rating because I wasn't satisfied with our room. Our room had a small bed, a nightstand, one chair and a tiny table, but that was fine. We didn't expect luxury. The problem was with the noise at night. We could clearly hear our neighbors' conversation while they were speaking at a normal level. We could hear their VERY loud sink and toilet. We felt as though we knew them through personally after listening to a Skype chat between them and their elderly mother. But the worst part was that their heater was so loud that it made my brain shake. We didn't even use ours because it sounded like a freight train, but we could still hear our neighbor's heater. Also, housekeeping opened my hotel door without knocking, which was very uncool. I was still in bed. The pillows are just terrible. They're flat and hard. You might want to bring your own. The linens are thick and have the cheap linen crunch.

Peacefulness, serene, beautiful, and relaxing are just a few words to describe Drovers Inn in…read moreFrenchglen, OR. It's the perfect place for a long weekend of soaking up the beauty of Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Harney County Oregon. The bird watching is amazing. Wildlife is plentiful. The Steens Moutains are not far away along with the Alvord Desert, all of this in the Drovers Inn's "backyard". After a long day of exploring the landscape, sit down for a family style home cooked meal at Frenchglen Hotel. Be sure to go hungry because you will leave full & satified. A nice place to stay with wonderful owners.

This is our second stay in a month. First was fine, we were just hot and tired. The room was…read moreupstairs, but still fine. Today, we got an earlier start, arrived and it was wonderful. Requested first floor room, granted. Once in the room no carpet, but great commercial grade LPV. It looks and feels amazing. We love this room. And for the 2d time, front desk staff was top notch! They understand cx and it shows. We have been traveling off the beaten path, so often BW is the only 'chain' readily available. This property and their team are a GEM! Wish we had more reasons to visit the 'middle of nowhere' OR! Yes, if our travels take us this way again, without a doubt, this is our only place to stay!

We stayed here for one night passing through town. Our room was clean and the bed was comfy. TV was…read morehuge and with the temps in the 90s, our room was at a nice cool temp. It's definitely showing signs of wear... on carpet, side door was broke and didn't shut. We didn't use the pool or hot tub. Breakfast was ok. Instant oatmeal. Flat eggs, sausage patties. The bagels had some interesting colors. I loved the flowers out front and the art sculptures were a nice touch.