I'm not going to beat around any bush here ... my experience would have been 4-5 star if the "guy" who is in the office had just been absent the day we checked in. Sadly, I think he is the husband of the gal who manages the place and he is part of the care taking crew. So how does one man take a 4-5 star potential experience down to a 2-star stay? First impressions ... Here's what happened - and I am not going to go into all the detail here but give you enough to know to stay away from the troll! First - we drove from Northern California to get here - and showed up a little (1 hr.) early before check in. We had been "warned" to not attempt to check in early ... BUT we had no where to go and we had to get out of that car and get our groceries into a fridge. So we (and when I say we, it was myself, my sister, and my mother - all went to the office to plead with them to allow us to at the very least hang around and "maybe" get our food in a fridge. I, personally felt that was an easy request which should/could have been accommodated without any difficulty. BOY, was I wrong!! After knocking on the door to the office several times, he (the guy) almost refused to open it, and when he did it was a mere crack to barely show his face. Here's how it went down. Him: Yes? (note - no greeting - no hello) Us: ... silent because we had to scoop our jaw up off the ground to respond ... Him: YES!? Us: ... Oh, sorry, is this the place to check in? Him: YES!? What do you want? Us: ... again silent - we were in shock! Him: (repeating himself) What do you want? Us: ... oh well we know we aren't supposed to request to check in early (admission of true facts!) but is there any way we can just get the paperwork and charges out of the way? We just drove a long way and want to get this taken care of. Him: There is no early check in. Us: Yes, we understand that - but we have perishable items and we are happy to "take a hike" and get out of your hair for a while - if we can at least get our items into our fridge. That's enough ... I think you get the picture. RUDE - so rude that the word rude is actually not sufficient for his behavior. I was completely flabbergasted. Here's the bottom line - he doesn't do check in; he clearly doesn't have much contact with guests - for a reason. Keep him out of the office and never let him open the door. Or at the very least - teach him how to greet guests and kindly inform them that the office person will be back shortly. There was absolutely no reason he had to be so RUDE! We were paying customers - and last time I checked - they are NOT the cheapest location along the McKenzie River. This first impression set the tone for the entire weekend - SADLY - because we were there for a family member's wedding celebration. PROS: - Cabins - Nicely appointed cabins with all the amenities - the things we brought because we thought we'd need them - we didn't. - Location - Beautiful grounds well manicured/maintained and to be on that river was exceptional. - Family - I was there for a family event which took place over the course of 3-days and it is because of them - that I didn't leave. CONS: - The TROLL who should never have contact with humans - EVER! - Early check in policy - stinks for out of town travelers. Time your arrival accordingly or you might meet the TROLL! - Price - not sure you get what you pay for at this place considering my first impression. - Wi-Fi - not free. I can't see myself ever returning to this place - I would rather stay up or down the road and hope for a better experience. read more

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Beautiful location and rustic vibe. Felt Covid-safe. Will definitely return with family for a peaceful get away.

Ended up coming back last summer and as adults, with our significant others in tow, we especially loved this place! I forget which cabin we rented, but it had 4 bedrooms, 2 stories and 3 bathrooms. The layout was a little weird as one of the couples had to tromp through another couple's bedroom to get to the kitchen, but it worked out. We went fishing (caught a ton of trout after seeing a good fishing spot rafting), rafting, beer tasting in Eugene (twice, didn't make it to Bend), and ate outside on the porch every night. It was the perfect getaway for us! Looking forward to all coming back here again when we have kids! read more

This place is BEAUTIFUL!! We stayed in cabin #3 it was adorable, cozy and clean right when we checked in. The view of the stream was breathtaking. the back porch had a handrail around the whole deck so my 3 year old could go in and out as she pleases. The pond was adorable, no fish but a peaceful place to sit. The kitchen had all that you needed for cooking, Just don't forget your own sugar, oil, ect. they provide you with towels, hair dryer, and cleaning supplies. *bring your own iron. We will be coming back soon for a relaxing vacation!! read more

We rented two cabins for three nights at the Wayfarer Resort recently. The stay was great. The resort grounds are wonderful with lots of activity options -- tennis, basketball, badminton, tetherball and more. Plus a little pond stovcked with trout for kids under 10 to enjoy. Right on a great stretch of the McKenzie River with plenty of chairs set out to enjoy the river scene. The cabins are rustic but very well maintained and charming with nice kitchens and even a barbeque grill with each unit. Most sit on either a little creek or the McKenzie and have great decks overlooking the water. The cabins are spread out enough that we never had trouble maintaining social distance with others. More importantly, the staff go out of their way to make everything safe... No contact check in and check out. Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized cabins with time between rentals to make sure there are no lingering nasties. A very mellow environment, perfect for families and safety during these uncertain times. Thanks Wayfarer! We will be back. Paul Franklin read more

A great relaxing spot off the beaten path. To begin with, it is on the other side of the Makenzie river which means it is much quieter than being on the highway side. The property is quite large with a number of individual cabins for rent, most of them with creek or river views. We stayed in one of two studio's which was very clean and quiet. The landscaping is very nice. It is very mature but kept neat and tidy. The cabins are older and have that rustic charm but are in very good shape and very clean. The owners are very friendly. They accept pets. read more

I was seeking a private, quiet, peaceful location for a little weekend getaway. The Wayfarer Resort offered everything that I needed. I rented Studio #2 and it was perfect. Rustic and little dated, but in a good way. Very, very clean and comfortable. A roomy studio. Kitchen offered everything needed for cooking. Large windows with a great view of the property, although not riverside. Nice deck on both front and back of studio. Wonderful little wood burning fireplace. River within a few feet and also close to the lovely pond. This is a beautiful, large property, well taken care of. A nice section of the river to sit by or fish. Cable TV with plenty of channels and free Wifi with good connection. Easy 25 mile drive from Eugene. The host was very friendly and efficient. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is that I found the thin, hard Queen matress to be pretty uncomfortable. If they were to upgrade that, it would be 5-stars easily. I would go back again and highly recommend! read more

Wayfarer Resort - The lovely McKenzie River as viewed from the beach area at the Wayfarer Resort. - Hotels Near Me - Vida, Oregon

Absolutely serene and peaceful location. The cabin we stayed at was clean, cozy and had ample room. The staff was accommodating, thoughtful and very friendly. Already thinking about planning a return trip! read more

The grounds are beautiful! We spent three nights and had a lovely time. We were in the Hemlock and felt lucky that through a cancellation we got to experience the resort. read more