A Bright Writer's Loft Five Blocks from Downtown. Perfect...
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Property Summary
Bend, Oregon, United States
Type
Apartment
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sleeps
3
Rates
$100 - $125 per night
$630 - $756 per week
$630 - $756 per week
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Vacation Apartment Rental Description:
So close to downtown and such a bright, comfortable loft perched above the back garage in a very nice westside neighborhood. Parking behind the loft (alley access) allows you total privacy to your own fenced access and private dwelling. You'll come back!
Tuck away in this studio loft a 5-minute walk from downtown! Bend's finest architects and artists had a hand in creating this inspiring loft for the author, who created several books here. Thus the name "Writer's Retreat.? A couple or small family will adore this bright, cheerful space. The bedroom has blackout shades that keep you in a deep sleep until the alarm rings. The sofa sleeps two smaller forms or one adult (king size) in a very light room in the a.m. ? bring your eye covers. A large collection is offered for your pleasure, during your stay only, please. Bring your journal or sketch pad to catch the inspirations your stay here will create! TV w/ DVD player in the bedroom.
Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen, 1 Sleeper Sofa
Additional Features:
* Business: 900 Wall Street, A Little Tavern Nearby, Alpenglow Breakfast, Backyard Coffee, Baldy's Bar- Q, Baltizars Gourmet Mexican Food, Bike rentals, Boutiques, Chow's restaurant, Close to the college, Devores organic market, Drake Park Free Concerts, Fox's Pool Hall, Les Schwab Amp. 12 Blocks, Lots of restaurants, Nancy "P"s Cafe, Nearby ATM, Nearby Bank, Nearby FedEx, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Post Office, Newport Market, NW Crossing, Pine Tavern 2 Blocks, Starbucks, Sushi Restuarant, Trader Joes, Walk to downtown!!, Coffee shop close by, Kanpai Sushi Restaurant, Headlines hairdresser
* Convenience: Les Schwab amb. 12 blocks, Nearby Grocery, Nearby Medical Services, Old Mill one Mile, Outlet Shopping, ski shuttle 6 blocks, Two blocks from Downtown, Restaurants just down the street, Coffee shop close by, Two turns to the mountain!, Old Mill w/ so may shops
* Culture: College is close by., Free summer concerts in Drake Pa, High Desert Museum, Les Schwab Concerts, Summer/Fall Festival, Downtown events backpocket, Films @ the Old Mill!
* Entertainment: Cable TV, DVD Player, Golf close by
* Geographic: River's Edge Golf Course, Secluded, Restaurants galore!!, Boutiques, boutiques, Two blocks from Downtown, Awbrey Butte
* Kitchen: Coffee Maker, Cookware, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator
* Living: High Speed Internet, Linens, No Phone, NO washer & dryer, Read it here library, Microwave & toaster oven ONLY., flat screen TV w/basic cable
Tuck away in this studio loft a 5-minute walk from downtown! Bend's finest architects and artists had a hand in creating this inspiring loft for the author, who created several books here. Thus the name "Writer's Retreat.? A couple or small family will adore this bright, cheerful space. The bedroom has blackout shades that keep you in a deep sleep until the alarm rings. The sofa sleeps two smaller forms or one adult (king size) in a very light room in the a.m. ? bring your eye covers. A large collection is offered for your pleasure, during your stay only, please. Bring your journal or sketch pad to catch the inspirations your stay here will create! TV w/ DVD player in the bedroom.
Bedding Configuration: 1 Queen, 1 Sleeper Sofa
Additional Features:
* Business: 900 Wall Street, A Little Tavern Nearby, Alpenglow Breakfast, Backyard Coffee, Baldy's Bar- Q, Baltizars Gourmet Mexican Food, Bike rentals, Boutiques, Chow's restaurant, Close to the college, Devores organic market, Drake Park Free Concerts, Fox's Pool Hall, Les Schwab Amp. 12 Blocks, Lots of restaurants, Nancy "P"s Cafe, Nearby ATM, Nearby Bank, Nearby FedEx, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby Post Office, Newport Market, NW Crossing, Pine Tavern 2 Blocks, Starbucks, Sushi Restuarant, Trader Joes, Walk to downtown!!, Coffee shop close by, Kanpai Sushi Restaurant, Headlines hairdresser
* Convenience: Les Schwab amb. 12 blocks, Nearby Grocery, Nearby Medical Services, Old Mill one Mile, Outlet Shopping, ski shuttle 6 blocks, Two blocks from Downtown, Restaurants just down the street, Coffee shop close by, Two turns to the mountain!, Old Mill w/ so may shops
* Culture: College is close by., Free summer concerts in Drake Pa, High Desert Museum, Les Schwab Concerts, Summer/Fall Festival, Downtown events backpocket, Films @ the Old Mill!
* Entertainment: Cable TV, DVD Player, Golf close by
* Geographic: River's Edge Golf Course, Secluded, Restaurants galore!!, Boutiques, boutiques, Two blocks from Downtown, Awbrey Butte
* Kitchen: Coffee Maker, Cookware, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator
* Living: High Speed Internet, Linens, No Phone, NO washer & dryer, Read it here library, Microwave & toaster oven ONLY., flat screen TV w/basic cable
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Accommodation and Amenities:
Features:
High-Speed Internet
Appliances:
- Coffee Maker
- DVD Player
- Microwave
- Oven
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Satellite TV or Cable TV
Activities:
- Golf
- River
Owner/Manager last updated on 05/23/2013
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Luke warm recommendation w/ caveat A guest from Spring Valley, CA recommends this property. Stayed for 6 days in May, 2013 The unit and location are fine, but there are 3 problems, that if fixed, would yield 5 stars:1. Remove the large painting and put TV in living room where all can easily enjoy. (Painting does not work in that small unit.)2. Upgrade garage door opener/closer to silent type. Current opener causes one to jump, startled, out of one's seat/bed.3. Relo the trash cans - smell was wafting into unit by Thurs. |
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Mostly Good A guest from Salem, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in March, 2013 Pros: Clean, good location, fair value, nice shower & tub, okay bed.Cons: Freezer door comes off in your hands when opened, freezer not de-iced; no stove, just hotplate, toaster oven & microwave; above garage, noisy when garage door opened & closed; no window shades except bed & bathrooms; bedroom heats up during the day and slow to cool down at night w/ no instructions for using thermostat; wifi instructions were false.Would recommend this property but with mention of above. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thanks for your review here as well. |
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Great Stay! Reviewed by: A guest recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in March, 2013 We had a great experience at the Writer's Retreat. Excellent central location in the city. Clean, modern, beautiful retreat. Will definitely visit again! Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thank you for your review, please do come back!! We would love to see you. |
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Wonderful Stay! A guest from Portland, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in February, 2013 This was the perfect place for my wife and I. It was clean and easy walking distance to downtown. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals We are delighted you enjoyed staying us and at the wonderful Writer's Retreat. Please come back as you can. |
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Lovely Emily S. from Portland, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in December, 2012 Perfect! Cheery and bright :) Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hi Emily:Thank you! We love this retreat too. Emily, come back and remember the 10% returndiscount. :) |
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Perfect home for our Bend adventure Aaron P. from Newport, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in November, 2012 The space was warm, inviting, clean and perfectly situated near downtown. We are a family of readers so the shelves of books made great company. Parking was easy. The neighborhood was quiet, a wonderful backdrop to long walks. We ate most of our meals at the condo and found the kitchen well stocked. We love Bend and will happily reserve The Writer's Retreat for our next adventure. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hello Aaron:We very much look forward to your return! We are so pleased you enjoyed the loft! Thank you for your review. |
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Writer's Retreat Stay A guest from Oakland, CA recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in September, 2012 Very spotless and quiet location. Nice to be in an old and established neighborhood that is within walking distance to downtown. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thank you Maggie, we agree and enjoy the huge old Ponderosa and promximity to town. Cheerful spot! |
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Loved it! Larissa B. from Kirkland, WA recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in September, 2012 Even though I booked only a couple of days before our arrival, everything went very smoothly. The property was fantastic and made our first visit to Bend even better. We absolutely enjoyed the privacy and the feeling as though we had a home away from home. We will be back! Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hi Larrisa:I am sorry you were not able to stay longer and do stay longer next time.We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Writer's. |
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A week in Bend Tom R. from Denver, CO recommends this property. Stayed for 6 days in September, 2012 I really liked the look and feel of the loft. The parking was convenient. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen had decent utensils and the location was great. On the downside the management company lacked followup skills and there could be some kind of shade/drape on the lower part of the windows. |
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Fantastic Place for a Couple Scott W. from Louisville, Colorado recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in August, 2012 Just a wonderful centrally located place! We would definitely come back. Very good internet speed at 15mbps download. We can't comment on the TV as we never turned it on. A couple of suggestions: blinds in the kitchen would be nice for the late afternoon. A wall clock would also be good; there is not one as per your picture. I think there might be a slight leak around the sink water hose. One of the reastats in the living area buzzes when the lights are not on full power. On a humous note, your place is called the "Writers Retreat", but not a pen/pencil or paper can be found anywhere. We had a great time! Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hi Scott:Thank you for such a helpful review, so noted; sink, buzzing rheostat, shade, wall clock. We have forwarded this onto the owner and maintenance. The owner, a twice published author uses her laptop and I guess we forget about the other things!! Smiling and added to the list. Delighted you enjoyed the stay. We look forward to your return!! |
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Charming Loft! Claire V. from Lake Oswego, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in August, 2012 The writer's retreat was extremely charming and I would definitely stay there again! And I hope to do so in the near future! Plenty of space for two people with lots of entertaining reading material on a variety of subjects. Very clean with comfortable bedding. Only complaints are fairly insignificant: - large spider in the doorway upon arrival (plus many cobwebs on the stairs up).- refrigerator was more like a freezer and froze everything solid (incl. food). - rental forms had a number of typos and grammatical errors. Plus, the papers stated that the security code would be provided after signed forms were returned, but it was provided right away. Oops. These are just little things from a nit-picky person. Otherwise, everything about the property was fantastic and I would highly recommend it to anyone! |
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Planning a return visit A guest from Klamath Falls, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in August, 2012 It is a very cozy, clean and comfortable retreat. Both my husband and I were very happy with the rental and will be planning a return visit in the future. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals And we would love to have you come back any time! Thank you for the stay and your time in the review! |
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Wonderful place. A guest from SALEM, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in August, 2012 Lovely. Clean. Beautifully decorated, and thoughtfully stocked. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hello Kim:Thank you for the review. Writer's Retreat is wonderful!! Please visit it again. |
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Writer's Retreat Patrick P. from Amerst, MA recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in July, 2012 Fabulous! Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thank you Patrick, we love the "Wrtier's Retreat" as well. Please come back! |
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2 days in Bend A guest from Tualatin, OR recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in July, 2012 Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the Writer's Retreat. Our only complaint is that we prefer a firmer mattress. We never sleep well in a queen. We knew it was a queen bed so this was not a surprise. A firmer mattress would have helped. The location and the place was very cute. We would come again and stay. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thank you Joanne for your review. Sorry about the mattress, some folks love the softer ~ others not. When you are used to a King, it 's a challenge!! Please do come back again. |
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Excellent A guest from Meridian, Idaho recommends this property. Stayed for 4 days in July, 2012 Clean, well decorated, easy walk to downtown, park and river.The best place we've stayed at in Bend. Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Thank you John, please keep coming and staying @ the Writer's retreat!! |
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Awkward and Overpriced A guest from Portland, OR does not recommend this property. Stayed for 3 days in June, 2012 Our experience was a little sullied on the first night when the permanent residents of the main house (the Writers Retreat is a mother-in-law over the garage) decided that 11 pm was a good time to hammer on a project directly under the sleeping quarters. The management was available by phone and very apologetic, but there was little else they could do (maybe they could have refunded a night?). The close proximity to the main house with minimal window/glass door coverings added to the awkwardness. We always felt like we were in another person's space when coming and going. For the premium price ($140/nt with cleaning/taxes) we did expect more cable channels, a dvd player that didn't sound like a 747 about to take off, and a clear sense of privacy. It should really be called the "Reader's Retreat" as it is filled with books and family photos but there was not even a single pen to be found. We were able to walk into town, but we like exercise. There are multiple busy roads to cross in the process, not all with sidewalks. The kitchen seemed well stocked, although we didn't use it at all. Definitely would not stay here again, and unlikely to use Bend Dutch rentals either as our only request of them was to confirm receipt of paperwork, which we did not get. |
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Reader's Retreat A guest from Tucson, AZ does not recommend this property. Stayed for 3 days in June, 2012 I enjoyed looking through many of the books in the space. Got some great ideas for books I'd like to spend more time with.One of the reasons people use a vacation rental is so they can make some meals in the space. The Writer's Retreat did not have the equipment and appliances to do that.The window situation is silly. Why no shades when the space is visible from three sides? When the afternoon sun shines in, it fries and blinds your renters. And asking renters to install the window screens when they'd like to open a window is asking for someone to damage a window or screen. Install the screens so renters can use the windows in the beautiful Bend weather.Thanks, Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hello Derek: I am sorry you found the Writer's Retreat to not be what you had wanted. We do go into detail about what the ktichen had and does not have??The window screens are a good point and I will pass it onto the owners. Thanks very much for takng the time to provide input. |
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review Reviewed by: Troy P. recommends this property. Stayed for 2 days in June, 2012 good |
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Great location for a getaway in beautiful Bend! Laurie D. from Ridgefield, WA recommends this property. Stayed for 3 days in March, 2012 Such an interesting place. Loved all the books! The bed and linens were of good quality and very comfortable. Loved the location. Only thing I would add is it would be wonderful to have a deck, hot tub, and some salt & pepper since it had a kitchenette. Another plus would be a coffee grinder. Lots of light, nice blackening shades in the bedroom. We would do it again but will take salt and pepper and a coffee grinder. Lovely! Thank you! Property Manager Response: Response from Bend Dutch Vacation Rentals Hi Laurie:Thank you for the review. Thank you for the heads up on the salt & pepper, we usually have it there. Coffee grinder is smart and I'll get the suggestions to our owner. Please do come back.Very sincerely. |
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