Bend USA Vacation Rentals

Bend Vacation Rentals

Along eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Bend, Oregon is noted for its scenic setting, year-round recreational activities based in only a 32 fun-packed square miles. Once a sleepy lumber town, Bend transformed into a world class playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Bend also boasts a variety of accommodations from vacation rental condos to luxurious vacation rental homes. The vacation rental offers all the conveniences of a home away from home and fits in perfectly with the ambience of Bend. Become inspired with a visit to Bend, no matter what time of the year you are planning a vacation.

Bend Outdoor Activities

Bend offers summer, spring, fall and winter pleasures, presenting endless opportunities for outdoor activities for couples, groups and the whole family. Embark upon these adventures and more.
Visitors can gain picture perfect views of Bend and the volcanic peaks around it, either by walking or a driving to the top of the extinct volcano, Pilot Butte.
Outdoor rock climbing and miles of hiking trails can be found at Smith Rock State Park. Mt. Bachelor is also very popular for hikers, as this is the number pursuit for many in Bend. In addition to these, Bend has natural facilities for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and canoeing in the surrounding Deschutes National Forest. This forest is a banquet for the fly fisherman. The rivers and streams are stock with trout and steelhead, so enjoying dinner in your vacation home is a breeze.
There are other alternatives for outdoor activities ranging from biking, golfing, and for lover´s of winter sports, there´s plenty of ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding for all. Golfers have numerous courses at hand, offering every kind challenge the duffer can endure against the panoramic vistas.

Bend Points of Interest

Near downtown Bend is the Deschutes County Historical Museum. The area was originally made up of French explorers and fur trappers; the museum traces the history of Bend with all those involved including Native American tribes, homesteaders and loggers. Bend is also home to breweries. There are seven breweries in which you can tour the procedures of making the brew and a chance to sample what the locals call the best beer in all of the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Forest Service runs a tour through the Lava River Caves Geological Site known to example the ancient lava tunnels of approximately 80,000 years ago.

Bend Restaurants

Restaurants, outdoor eateries and trendy bistros can be found throughout the Bend vicinity. The cuisine is distinguishing by the vast and broad amount of international flavor including BBQ, Chinese French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, Vegetarian and more. Styles of dining can be buffet, all you can eat, or a five-star cuisines and settings. Indulge dining in your vacation rental with takeout, delivery, or catering directly from many of the eating establishments, and the supermarkets and gourmet food shops.

Bend Shopping

Boutiques and specialty shops are all within easy walking distance of each other in downtown Bend. There is another area for shopaholics that were previously used as lumber mills. Completely restored, it now houses high-end products. Known as the Old Mill District, during the holidays this vicinity arranges dazzling decorations on the edifices and offers are free horse-drawn carriage rides for shoppers among a winter wonderland. Standard shopping malls and discounted factory outlet shopping are available in the areas outlying Bend.