Located on the banks of the Deschutes River at the foothills of the Cascade Mountain range, Bend is a lively community with a rapidly growing population of over 77,000. To the east of Bend is the high desert and to the west is Forest Service land. Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County and covers 32 square miles.
Bend is renowned for its picturesque setting, mild climate, budding economy, and diverse and energetic culture. Visitors and locals participate in year-round outdoor recreational activities such as cross country and downhill skiing, kayaking and rafting, snowmobiling, fishing, hiking, golfing, mountain biking, and more.
Bend has many different kinds of vacation rentals to suite your needs. If you are looking for vacation homes with access to the Deschutes River or vacation condo rentals located closer to the slopes you will be in luck.
Bend has an elevation of 3,625 ft., and enjoys the predominately arid climate. With plenty of sunny days, low humidity, and cool nights Bend has the perfect weather for outdoor recreation and vacation rental booking.
Bend was founded in 1904 by a universal vote by the community’s 300 residents. It was incorporated on January 4, 1905. Twelve years afterward, Deschutes County was formed from the western half of Crook County, and Bend was elected the County Seat.
Mount Bachelor, previously named Bachelor Butte, is a volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc in the Cascade Mountain Range. The Mount Bachelor ski area has operated at the mountain since 1958. Mount Bachelor ski area operates chairlifts to the summit during the summer months for mountain biking as well as during the ski and snowboard season. The resort is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest with a skiable area of 3,683 acres and a vertical drop of 3,365 feet. Come and enjoy the slopes while staying in the comfort of a Bend vacation home rental.
