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Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun!

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Aspen Meadow Lodge, a serene retreat on Whychus Creek, offers a peaceful getaway amidst 8.5 acres of private land. Stroll down to the creek from your back deck and enjoy fishing or simply take in the surroundings. In the evenings, cozy up by one of two fireplaces or unwind in the 4-person hot tub.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun!

Welcome to Aspen Meadow Lodge – Your Private Oregon Escape!

Nestled in a large aspen grove just under two miles from downtown Sisters, Aspen Meadow Lodge sits on 8.5 acres of serene privacy. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3,200 sq. ft. retreat comfortably hosts up to 2 families or 4 couples (max 8–10 guests) and offers a true four-season getaway.

Nature & Wildlife

Step onto the meandering path to 1,500 feet of private Whychus Creek frontage. Summer fishing is incredible—bring your 3-weight rod! Wildlife abounds: deer, wild turkeys, and even a resident neighborhood peacock roam the property year-round. In 2025, we partnered with PGE and ODFW to plant nearly 16,000 steelhead smolt, helping restore the creek for future generations.

Fun & Relaxation

In spring 2022, we added a private pickleball court tucked behind the barn, surrounded by aspens and ponderosas. In fall 2025, the back deck was expanded, a 6-person hot tub installed, and a one-of-a-kind outdoor shower built around a towering ponderosa was added (available late spring through early fall). Whether you’re soaking in the hot tub, rinsing off in the shower, or enjoying a game of pickleball, there’s something for everyone.

Comfortable Accommodations

Main Floor: Master king bedroom with private bath & hot tub access; two queen bedrooms sharing a full bath
Lower Level: Queen bedroom with private bath and direct outdoor access
Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen; dining room seats 8 (expandable with extra leaf)

Entertain & Enjoy

The spacious back deck (summer & fall) is perfect for wildlife watching or mountain views. Fire up the large gas grill—it can cook 2 racks of ribs, 6 burgers, and 8 bratwurst at once! Extra propane is stored in the garage.

Four-Season Adventures

Spring & Summer: Hiking, biking, fishing, river trips, Three Creeks Lake, Tam McArthur Rim
Fall: Leaf-peeping, crisp mornings, wildlife spotting
Winter: Skiing at Hoodoo or Mt. Bachelor, snowshoeing, cozy fires, magical snow-covered scenery

Winter Season Check-In/Out Flexibility

During the 2025–26 winter season, we’re happy to offer more flexible check-in and check-out times. Instead of the standard 11 AM checkout, guests are invited to linger into the early afternoon on their departure day—subject to availability. Whether you’d like to enjoy one last soak in the hot tub, a leisurely breakfast, or a final stroll along the creek, we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule whenever possible.

Important Notes

Aspen Meadow Lodge is not available for weddings or large gatherings. Maximum guests: 8. HOA rules enforce a $5,000 fine for violations.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Pickleball
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

The outside firepit is not available for use from 6/1/-10/15

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

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Sisters, OR

What's nearby

  • Shibui Spa - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Aspen Lakes Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Peterson Ridge Trail - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Village Green Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cork Cellars - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sisters Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Open Door - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brunchies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Barn In Sisters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Creeks Brewing Tasting Room - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun! located?

This family-friendly Sisters vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Shibui Spa, Cork Cellars and Aspen Lakes Golf Course. Village Green Park and Peterson Ridge Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Thanksgiving Escape: 8+ Acre Waterfront Home w/ Mountain Views & Pickleball Fun! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Kimberanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Incredible property. We loved playing in the creek, playing pickleball and relaxing on the porch. Great proximity to Sisters and loads of outdoor activities, hikes etc. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property in a great location

This is one of my favorite vacation rentals. It has it all, beautiful house, fire pit, river and pickleball court. It’s in a great location only minutes from Sister’s. Would highly recommend this house!! Host was super friendly, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway property

This home is beautiful and clean with everything you need. Towels, sheets, cook wear , etc. all high quality. The layout of the home was ideal for our large multi- family vacations. The grounds have so much to offer as well with the pickle ball court, large grass area, hammocks, and the beautiful River.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Had a special stay in Sisters on this incredible piece of land. Couldn’t have asked for a better Oregon experience and would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Had a lot of fun
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aspen Meadows

Our stay was wonderful! Great home with tons of amenities on site. The whole gang enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway!

Gorgeous house and property! Perfect for families or a small group of friends. Would definitely book again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Gathering

We all enjoyed our stay at this cozy house on the creek, playing pickle ball, enjoying the backyard fire pit & hot tub. House was very close to town and numerous hikes to waterfalls, lakes and rivers. Will be returning for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

House and property were beautiful and exceeded expectations. Accommodates a bigger group well. We commented how we would like to come back with our families to enjoy house again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another awesome stay at Aspen Meadows

Our mountain biking group just wrapped our 4th annual trip to Aspen Meadows - every year there are terrific additions to the house/property which makes our stay even better. Chris is absolutely meticulous, and it shows in every detail. Looking forward to our 5th year rendezvous in 2024!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Portland, OR

A wonderful retreat

My family loved our stay here. We had a wonderful time swimming in the creek, playing volleyball on the huge back lawn and sharing stories around the fire pit at night. We really liked having the two levels with kids downstairs with their own TV. Everything was very clean and new. It feels secluded but the town is just minutes away. We will definately be coming back here again.

8/10 Good

Kelsy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, open house

Nice house, location is okay but does have close neighbors. I’ve never rented a place that charged a cleaning fee and then asked you to do a bunch of laundry and chores before you left which made it not possible to relax the morning of check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Sisters

Very nice property. Large enough for 8 very comfortably. Great pickle ball court, but unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. Hot tub was ver nice, but a little small. Three at most at any one time. We would rent it again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious creekside gem!

Beautiful home on gorgeous grounds just outside of town. There was plenty of space for everyone in our group of 8. Between the private pickleball court, ping pong table, cornhole, bocce and croquet, we were never bored… and we whiled away many an hour in the chairs by the creek and swinging in the hammock! The home was well- stocked, spotlessly clean and in great condition. The owners were quick to respond and friendly when we had a question. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Skylar F., Llano, TX

Beautiful meadow with river running by. Plenty of room for our big family. Would love to return!

Very nice house close to hiking areas. Enjoyed the hot tub. Our only problem was with a water leak alarm that kept going off on us. Finally discovered one of the toilets wasn't shutting off properly. Once we turned off the valve completely, this got better. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking which we like to do on our vacations. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, convenient location

This is a beautiful house with high quality finishes. The location is close to Sisters, but close to a major road with a bit of noise. The river is a short walk on the beautiful property, but would have loved more creek noise than road noise. A very special place for families (friends) to gather. Can imagine it is great in the summer when it's warm and days are long. Very clean and well stocked overall. Fireplace is a must and is great in cold weather. Sincerely appreciate the great stock of wood for the fires.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

J Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Family Getaway

This home has so many things that make it a great place for a family vacation ... just 5 minutes from town of Sisters, but a large quiet private property with grass, meadows, trees, a small river, a variety of lovely outdoor seating spots, a beautiful lighted pickleball court (we played morning and night). Deer wander by (and an occasional peacock!), eagles & hawks fly overhead. House also has table tennis, fussball, bocce ball, croquet, lots of board and card games, great hanging out spaces indoors, large well stocked kitchen. We were very impressed and will come again! AC works great but it's a bit too cold downstairs ... ample blankets are provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical long weekend

Beautiful house on magical land.. we saw an abundance of wildlife in the backyard and along the creek. Nice spot to cool your feet off. We ended up putting our pop up tent over the picnic table because it was hot. We couldn't eat breakfast in the kitchen because there were (no exaggeration) nearly 30 flies on the window over the corner dining area our first morning but we did spend some time opening the screens to get most of them out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone...

The check-in was seamless and everything was ready for us upon arrival. The set up of the house is great for a family who have different sleep schedules or interests. Not only was it so close to the creek, but there is a lovely (and lighted path) that loops down to the creek and back. We had lots of fun playing pickle ball, horseshoes and games (of which there are many in/with the house). Of all the places we have rented before, this property had the best beds!! We slept great here. All around, cooking, hanging out, playing games, watching movies, was so comfortable and relaxing. The proximity to the downtown Sisters thoroughfare was wonderful - shopping, dining, hiking and more. We will be staying her again, no doubt. Love love loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cody M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall a good stay with few issues

Lovely property & house in beautiful area. Great split-level living spaces with spacious kitchen for our 2 families with kids to enjoy. Only issues were dirty dishes in the dishwasher upon arrival, along with unknown sticky spots on floor we had to clean up. Blackened pancakes were also left in the oven (turned off) which gave an unexpected odor to our arrival. Once there we found the hot tub had a green tint but couldn't locate any chemicals to treat. Messaged with host, who responded quickly that a hot tub specialist would come check it out but didn't hear anything after that so we ended up not using the hot tub at all. Overall minor setbacks to a fun family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle H., Seattle, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, great location.

We had a GREAT stay at this property. We ate dinner on the deck every night. There's a nice large back yard with green grass, which attracted deer every night we were there. We all enjoyed watching the deer mamas and babies. We used the lawn for lawn sports, which was really fun. We went shopping in Sisters, got pastries from the Sisters Bakery (which was amazing and highly recommended), went tubing down the Deschutes in Bend (so.much.fun!), visited Scout Lake (great for kids) and went on a hike to the Blue Hole (a beautiful hike). We did spend some time at the creek; although, not as much as we thought we would because there were so many other things to do. We had a few small issues come up during our stay and Chris was super responsive. We appreciated how quickly he got back to us. I highly recommend this for a getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colette R., Kauai

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property

This property was perfect for our family Christmas celebration. The house is bigger than it looks in the photos with so much space for our group of 7. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed for cooking our holiday meals. The weather did not cooperate as we hoped to ski, however, the house was so comfortable with the fireplaces, hot tub, foosball table, etc. that we were content just hanging out at the house and enjoying each other. The property is spacious and beautiful and we all enjoyed walking to the river daily. We would love to return in the summer or fall and be able to make use of the outdoor areas and Pickleball court.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jubilee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The house is very comfortable. You feel at ease as soon as you walk in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M., Oakland, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot!

My mountain biking buddies and I just had our 3rd annual stay at this great house on Whychus Creek - after hitting the trails all day we love to come home to the various on-property activities (pickleball, cornhole, horseshoes, ping pong, foosball, etc.), the fully-stocked kitchen, hot tub... it's also a great spot to relax and retreat. We're looking forward to another stay next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

Very clean, well equipped and comfortable home in a wonderful location. Close to town yet very private. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022