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River Haven on the McKenzie

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Fireplace
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Blue River, OR
  • McKenzie River
    4 min drive
  • Tokatee Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Bigelow Hot Springs
    5 min drive

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About the area

Blue River

With a stay at this vacation home in Blue River, you'll be steps from Willamette National Forest and a 4-minute drive from McKenzie River. .This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tokatee Golf Course and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bigelow Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • McKenzie River - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tokatee Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bigelow Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Terwilliger Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Terwilliger Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Takoda's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McKenzie Station Espresso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holiday Farm Resort - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Farm Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cougar Reservoir - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Haven on the McKenzie

It's hard to get any closer to the river without getting wet!
This beauty has a huge covered porch that sits right on the river's edge and a dining nook with that same perspective. In fact, you still feel that close to the river in the large living room as you're enjoying a cozy fire in a real fireplace. There's also a large screen TV with satellite service.
There's a nicely equipped kitchen with full size appliances and a laundry room too.
The master bedroom is downstairs and it offers a king size bed.
The full bath downstairs offers a full size tub/shower.
Upstairs, there is another half bath and another bedroom with two twin size beds.
The couch in the living room is a sleeper sofa, so this house can take as many as 6 guests.
This home is so cozy and private that you might not want to leave, but we are surrounded by the bountiful Willamette National Forest. In fact, the world famous "Three Sisters Wilderness" area is just 15 minutes close and the Pacific Crest Trail is only 40 minutes east.
Make sure you hike the Mckenzie River Trail. It is 26 miles of wonder and beauty stretched along the Mckenzie Hwy 126 all the way to Fish Lake, but you can easily take it in series of shorter hikes. Try the section between Sahalie Falls and Carmen Reservoir for something spectacular if you only want a small hike. The jaunt to the Blue Pool is also fairly easy, but watch your step as you progress through an ancient lava flow along the way.
The fishing is out of this world and you can definitely fish all day right from our shore, but there are many qualified and pleasant guides available for your maximum fishing experience.
Try a white water rafting trip with High Country Expeditions -- they offer half and full day adventures.
Soak in one of three hot springs and dine in our three local restaurants.
Tokatee Golf Course is open to the public and has been on the list of the nation's top rated public courses since its creation.
Horseback riding is now also available at Rainbow Acres.
Look up The Willamette National Forest online and you'll find an abundance of information and maps. you'll find enough to do to keep you coming back for generations.
Feel free to ask Jonathan if you have any questions.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen makes it easy to prepare your meals.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Jonathan and Lisa Mahody

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

River Haven on the Mckenzie River Blue River
River Haven on the Mckenzie River Private vacation home

River Haven on the McKenzie Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 96 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
River Haven
Great spot on the river, met all our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

?? ?.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely healing place
We had an incredibly enjoyable and wonderful time here. Everything was excellent and perfect, except that the sofa cushions were a bit too soft, causing some back pain. It’s a pleasant stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

curtis r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside delight
The setting would be hard to surpass. Took a while to figure out the fireplace, but it worked great. Loved the instant hot water, shower, and the water pressure was a treat. The host went over and beyond as I became confused at checkout and an issue occurred involving the key. Would stay there again in a minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, super nice hosts
This was the perfect place to stay for hiking and biking and being right on the river was a treat. There are so many places to explore so we will be back. We had whole coffee beans, and couldn't find a grinder at the place. The host kindly brought one over for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted
We wanted a cozy and peaceful getaway for our 20th anniversary, and a "basecamp" for exploring the McKenzie River area. This fit the bill and was exactly as depicted in vrbo. The place is right on the river and we enjoyed having coffee in the morning and reading with the river nearby. The kitchen had everything we needed. The king bed was great--we both slept really well. We especially enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings; it added much warmth and coziness. This place isn't fancy, but we were looking for comfortable and a central location for our budget. My husband is already wanting to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We have traveled from Michigan to gulf shores Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Vancouver, and I can say this was the cleanest property we've ever stayed at. Such a beautiful location, we did not want to leave Oregon. Go Ducks !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G., Scio, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN
Your cabin was so nice and extremely clean, the view was absolutely beautiful and it was so quiet and peaceful, except for the roaring of the river, which we loved. There was everything we needed to cook meals. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest & Recharge
It really was perfect! We were taking my sweet daughter back to UO for her sophomore year. It was a great place to stop spending a restorative evening on the porch, watching the river and just talking. My husband even had time for a little fly fishing. Then, an easy hour drive to our destination. After a day of moving in and errands and good byes, we enjoyed our beautiful drive back to the cabin which was extremely cozy, clean and had all the amenities you could want. It turned what could have been more of a chore into a mini vacation. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T., Bend, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful site….lived it.
We stayed two nights to attend a wedding. It is perfect. N
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were in town to golf at Tokatee. Great location to the course and right on the river! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
Great little cottage w/activity access to hiking, biking, golfing, hot springs, market & gas w/in minutes. Quick drive from Central Ore or coming from Eugene or PDX. Private, quiet (besides listening to the river) and relaxing. Old 60's Charm, but with modern applicances (fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer. The dining & the patio tables were wonderful to play card games, have a cuppa coffee, & enjoy the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Our family enjoyed our recent stay at River Haven. We had plenty of room for the four of us. The kids loved the outdoor space around the home and mom & dad enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the river flow by. Kitchen was well stocked and had all the cooking supplies we could have needed. The grill worked well also which was nice. We spent one afternoon golfing at Tokatee which is a beautiful course and finished it off with picking up some pizza from Takodas restaurant; both are within 5 minutes of the house. We would stay here again and will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever place to stay and environment!
Fabulous scenery and river front. Super clean, cozy, and the hosts left absolutely nothing to complain about. I worried that I’d next certain things but I could have packed nothing but my food and clothes, seriously! It was only me there, a personal getaway, but the large master bed was wonderful. Watching the rafters go by was fun. Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the river
House was as described. Very clean. Worked out great. Nice location on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rushing River lullaby
Great location and home right on the McKenzie. Soooo soothing and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
We enjoyed our short stay. Well furnished/stocked with everything you need. Peaceful setting with a beautiful view. We hope to come back and spend more time here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin, great view!
Well maintained cozy cabin that met and exceeded our expectations. Ample parking for two pickups with boat trailers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen V., La Pine

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Even though my friend couldn't make it, I enjoyed this peaceful little house. Very clean. Kitchen well stocked for cooking Perfect get an away to rejuvenate. The River right there to enjoy. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Deck
This is a clean, low frills cabin, with a most excellent deck on the river. Sufficient cooking and grilling amenities. So much surrounding forest has burnt in wildfires in recent years that I was worried about having no buffer from the main road, but it has just enough distance for the small swath of remaining forest to protect it. We loved nearby hikes (blue pool) and river rafting. The owners were quickly responsive to pre arrangements and to our one question during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tessa w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Website was easy the pictures were exactly how the house was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024