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Historic Drake Cottage! Across from Mirror Pond. Heart of Bend, Walk to Downtown, Shops/Dining

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Drake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deschutes River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Downtown Bend Business Association
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Historic Drake Cottage! Across from Mirror Pond. Heart of Bend, Walk to Downtown, Shops/Dining

*NEWLY RENOVATED* Drake Cottage 307 – A Charming Downtown Bend Retreat

Welcome to Drake Cottage 307, an adorable 1-bedroom, 500-square-foot condo in the heart of historic downtown Bend. Located in a lovingly restored 1930s fourplex, this cozy retreat is perfectly positioned for you to experience the very best of Bend’s vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, and renowned dining scene.



Unbeatable Location

With a Walk Score® of 86, you’re truly in the center of it all. Just steps from Drake Park, this charming cottage puts you in the prime spot for festivals, live music, and floating the Deschutes River. In the summer, catch a free Munch & Music event, or take a leisurely stroll along the scenic riverfront—just outside your door.



Downtown Bend’s award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, and craft breweries are only a few blocks away, making it easy to enjoy the best food, drinks, and entertainment in town. Street festivals, art fairs, live music at the Tower Theater, and the downtown farmer’s market are all at your fingertips.



The Galveston Corridor & Beyond

Just one block from the Galveston Bridge, you’ll find yourself at the gateway to one of Bend’s most bustling and lively areas—the Galveston Corridor. Home to top-rated brewpubs, food carts, restaurants, and coffee shops, this is the place to be for delicious eats and local craft beer.



Bring your bikes! From here, you can easily pedal through Bend’s historic neighborhoods, cross over to the Box Factory, cruise by Whitewater Park, or explore The Old Mill District—where you can shop, catch a movie, or sip wine along the river. And when you return, store your bikes safely in our shed for peace of mind.



Outdoor Adventures Await

For those looking to explore Central Oregon’s great outdoors, you’re in the perfect home base. Mt. Bachelor and the Cascade Lakes Highway are just a short drive away, offering world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and endless alpine adventures.



Whether you’re here for the food, culture, outdoor fun, or all of the above, Drake Cottage 307 offers the perfect mix of historic charm and modern convenience in Bend’s most walkable location. Book your stay today and experience the best of Bend right at your doorstep!



Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom: King bed with fresh and clean linens

Full-size sofa sleeper



Amenities:

Outside seating looking out at Drake Park. Dining table & chairs, plus Adirondack chairs

Masterfully updated living space, blending vintage charm with modern convenience

Fully equipped kitchen with appliances

Fully stocked with utensils for both the cook and the baker

Eat-in kitchen with dining table

Cold water filtration system

Gas Grill *Main courtyard BBQ shared with other units

Infra-red fireplace

Outdoor firepit table



Location:

Across the street from Drake Park

Located on downtown end of Galveston corridor

1/2 Mile to the heart of Downtown Bend

1 Mile to Old Mill District

18 Miles to Redmond

21 Miles to Mt. Bachelor





ACTIVITIES

- Hiking

- Biking

- Skiing & Snowboarding

- Sledding

- Snowmobiling

- Paddle Boarding

- Tennis

- Kayaking

- Golf

- Canoeing

- Floating/Tubing

- Wave-riding

- Bird Watching

- Fishing

- Ale Trail

- Shopping

- Dining

- Cascade Lake Byway

- Concerts

- Brewery Tours & Tasting

- Wine Tasting

- And More!



Additional Property Information:



Keep in mind this is a multi-unit building. Each of the apartments in this wonderful fourplex home feels quite private but they do have some shared walls. Please be aware that some noise may travel between apartments and from the street, especially if doors and window are open. City of Bend quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am and are enforced as are Bend's Good Neighbor Guidelines. Thank you for respecting our neighbors and helping everyone enjoy this special retreat in Bend. The Good Neighbor Guidelines are in the binder.



NO SMOKING allowed at this property.

NO PETS allowed at this property.

No on-site laundry.



Tenant Requirements: Tenant stated on the Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and acknowledge that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.
Our customers tell us they enjoy this condo's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Deschutes River. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, fireplace and balcony or patio
  • Steps from Deschutes River and 15 minutes on foot from Old Mill District
Historic Drake Cottage! Across from Mirror Pond. Heart of Bend, Walk to Downtown, Shops/Dining offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bend condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Rock climbing
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

5553

Historic Drake Cottage! Across from Mirror Pond. Heart of Bend, Walk to Downtown, Shops/Dining Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and great space!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very cozy, clean and well-equipped. The location was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week at the Drake Cottage was lovely. Nicely updated while keeping the charm. It had everything we needed. The fireplace was very enjoyable. We had an issue with the toilet and the host had it fixed with in a couple of hours. Very responsive!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, walkable downtown and to the west side
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! It was great to be so close to downtown Old Bend. So many great parks, shopping boutiques, and restaurants in walking distance. Great place to rest after a day trip to Crater Lake, Umpqua Hot Springs, or Smith Rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Well appointed. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Location is perfect! We walked everywhere!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLLIN B.

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

Best of Bend

Access to everything Bend has to offer. Perfect for a couple
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Great location, near the river, walk to downtown, cozy

This was our 3rd stay at Drake. Close to restaurants, the river, downtown. We'll be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Cozy and close to town

Great spot for 2 and beautiful walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Nice place. Great location!

Nice place. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia B.

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

Perfect location

What a beautiful cottage with a perfect location - right across from the river and so close to breweries.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Drake Cottages

The cottage was great, and the location was fantastic! Would definitely stayed there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa C.

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

Great stay in Bend

Owners are great! Such a central location! Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Lovely Cottage

Wonderful place across from the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Perfect for 2

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Perfect location

This porperty is perft for 1-3 people. Clean tidy .great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Great location

Perfect for us but would recommend a safety bar in shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Lisa K.

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

Perfect area to be!

Overall impression of the apartment is clean, adequate, and comfortable for our short stay. The perfect location for walking the park and trail, and a very short walk in to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Perfect for two!

Amazing location. Bed is very comfortable and cottage is well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leota H.

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

Nice little cottage. Very clean and well maintained. The view of the park was nice.

It was great. We walked to most places and had a great relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

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

Small cottage

Small and comfy stay with AC! Great location where you can float the Deschutes and walk a few steps back home. Close to our go to breweries and burrito shop!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Comfortable Stay

Comfortable stay for a few days while working. Close to everything you could ever need. Walking distance to downtown, old mill, and so much more! Highly recommend for a couple look for some R&R.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne W.

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

Clean, cozy, and convenient

Wonderful stay. Unit was clean, bathroom and kitchen worked well, beds were comfortable, check-in procedure was clear. Great location near river, park, and within short walk to downtown cafes and shops. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023