We arrived into Bend at the peak of Fall. Just as the trees were changing color. What an incredible time to explore this beautiful area!
At times Bend felt like a Disney World theme park. Perfectly manicured green spaces, wide side walks, beautifully maintained biking lanes, and incredible Craftsman style neighborhoods where every single home was unique.
The Northwest Crossing neighborhood, were we stayed for the month, was an absolute delight. My favorite thing about the area was its walkability. We were able to easily access all of the great food and shopping options in the area, including the famous Sparrow Bakery, known for its delicious Ocean Rolls. I overindulged in these rolls more than a few times, and have no regrets 😛
An architectural gem we found in the nearby Tetherow neighborhood.
In addition to NW Crossing, we also took every opportunity to explore the nearby Tetherow neighborhood. Boasting beautiful homes and breathtaking views, this area wasn’t as walkable, but is definitely on our short list of home-worthy-locations. Overall, the combination of these two neighborhoods made our time in Bend truly amazing. They’re now both featured as permanent Zillow searches that we check on with weekly digest emails.
Our home in Bend was as amazing as its surroundings. We definitely lucked out with that place! In fact, when we first stumbled across its Airbnb listing, we thought it was fake. It was just too good, and definitely too cheap, to be real. On the day we arrived, I had Airbnb on speed-dial. Fully prepared to request a refund. But my fears were all for nothing! The listing was real, and absolutely amazing!
We all loved the charming, two story Craftsman, especially Mogli. He spent every day racing up and down its extra wide, carpeted stairs. Lazily dozing in its cozy living room, soaking up all the nearby fireplace’s warmth. And happily standing guard, peering out the windows at its beautifully landscaped views, with the occasional deer visitor.
We appreciated its comfortable setup, charming decor, and well appointed kitchen. Staying in such comfort made our stay in Bend an absolute delight!
One of Bend’s standout features are the giant ponderosa pines scattered throughout the neighborhoods. These towering trees added a sense of majesty and beauty to our surroundings, and made for some incredible hiking opportunities.
We had the chance to go on a variety of hikes during our month-long stay, including the picturesque Aspen Meadows and nearby Lava Lands. The lava fields were especially memorable because they were blanketed in snow when we went, creating a truly unique and picturesque experience.
We had such a great time exploring Bend, we're already planning our next visit. I’m personally very excited to go mountain biking, and try my hand fly fishing on the Deschutes River.
There's no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Bend, and we can't wait to explore more of what the area has to offer!
Bend, Oregon is a wonderful place for those looking to explore the great outdoors and experience all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Though we were sad to leave, we were equally excited to explore the coast of California. And especially to spend the winter in Leucadia 🏄♂️
