The 3-day Sunriver plan for a group of 20 to 30

The 3-day Sunriver plan at a glance

The plan is one shopping stop, one estate and three days with one anchor each. Day one is arrival and the deck. Day two is the river. Day three is Sunriver in the morning and Bend in the afternoon, or Mt. Bachelor in winter.

Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM, so three nights gives you two full days plus the arrival evening. Early check-in and late check-out cannot be guaranteed and depend on other reservations.

Before you arrive: the grocery run in Bend

Do one big shop in Bend on the way in, then top up at the Sunriver Country Store. Bend is about 30 minutes from the estate. For 30 people, one Costco run plus a Sunriver top-up usually does it.

• Costco, 62207 NW Costco Drive, Bend. Open weekdays until 8:30 PM, Saturday until 7:00 PM and Sunday until 6:00 PM.
• Trader Joe's, 63455 N Hwy 97, Bend. Open 8 AM to 9 PM daily.
• Fred Meyer, 61535 S Highway 97, Bend.
• Whole Foods Market, 2610 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Open 8 AM to 9 PM daily.
• WinCo Foods, 60 NE Bend River Mall Drive, Bend. Employee-owned, with an extensive bulk section; it opened in 2021 as a 24-hour store.
• Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Avenue, Bend. Employee-owned since 2015, open daily 7 AM to 10 PM, with a deli and rotisserie chicken.

Closer in, the Sunriver Country Store at 57100 Beaver Drive covers the essentials and last-minute items. It stocks groceries, produce, cured meats and seafood, and the deli counter makes sandwiches.

The kitchen already has a Vitamix, a KitchenAid mixer, a sous vide and a Breville espresso machine. Bring beans and bulk ingredients, not gadgets.

Day 1: arrive on the Deschutes and get dinner going on the deck

Day one is check-in after 4:00 PM, bedroom assignments and the first dinner on the wrap-around covered deck. Drive slowly on Chief Paulina Drive, a shared dirt road with families and pets. There is parking for up to 15 vehicles on site, with room for vans and trailers.

Assign rooms before anyone unloads. The Lodge has six bedrooms across two floors and the Cottage has five, with bunks in four of the eleven rooms. The Primary Suite has a king bed and panoramic river views. Beds room by room are on the whole estate.

The covered deck runs the length of the Lodge, with sturdy tables and chairs and a large gas grill. Four 8-foot picnic tables stand in a row for outdoor dining. After dinner there is a covered hot tub, a pool table, ping pong and the private 6-hole disc golf course. Quiet hours start at 9:00 PM, and sound carries on the river.

Day 2: on the Deschutes River from your own dock

Day two never leaves the property. The private dock sits on 450 feet of Deschutes River frontage, with Adirondack chairs and a hammock by the water. Float right from the dock, fish the Deschutes subject to seasonal regulations, or watch for herons, eagles and otters.

Bring your own water toys and PFDs; none are provided. Small boats can be hand-launched at the dock, and the Big River boat ramp, a public put-in, is 2.5 miles up the road. Guests in past reviews put rented kayaks in right from the dock, and the kids rode kayaks and tubes.

For rentals, the Sunriver Resort Marina rents canoes, kayaks, rafts and paddleboards with life jackets, paddles and a shuttle included. Its Six-Mile River Float runs to Benham Butte, about two hours by canoe, kayak or paddleboard and about three by raft. A Three-Mile Tube Float from Harper's Bridge runs in June, July and August. The marina closes for the season in the off months, so check its hours before a spring or fall trip.

Coffee on the dock in the morning and drinks at sunset bookend the day. More on this stretch of water is in the Deschutes River at Sunriver.

Day 3: Sunriver in the morning, Bend in the afternoon

Day three splits the group. Bikers and kids stay in Sunriver; shoppers and brewery fans drive into Bend. Sunriver Resort is five miles and about ten minutes from the estate, and Bend is about 30 minutes.

Sunriver

• Bike the Sunriver paths. A paved 15-mile Sunriver Bike Path loops the community, and Sunriver Resort adds more than 40 miles of paved trails. Village Bike and Ski, Sunriver Sports and Four Seasons in The Village at Sunriver rent bikes, as does the resort's Bike Barn. Helmets are required for riders under 16, and only class-1 e-bikes are allowed on the paths.
• Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, 57245 River Road: birds of prey, a botanic garden, nature trails and an observatory. Fall hours from September 7 are Wednesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM (confirm Sunday with the center), and night observatory hours vary.
• SHARC, 57250 Overlook Road: indoor and outdoor pools, two waterslides, a lazy river, an adults-only outdoor hot tub and a tubing hill. SHARC passes are not included with the estate; check availability for public use directly with the SHARC facility.
• Golf at Sunriver Resort: four courses, Meadows, Woodlands, Crosswater and Caldera Links, 63 holes in all. More courses are in golfing near Sunriver and Bend.

Bend

• The High Desert Museum, south of Bend on U.S. Route 97, sits on 135 acres with river otters, birds of prey and an indoor desertarium. It opened in 1982.
• The Old Mill District covers about 270 acres along the Deschutes in Bend, with shops, galleries and restaurants under three signature smokestacks. Four trails of 1 to 2.4 miles loop through it.
• Breweries: Deschutes Brewery, founded in 1988, runs its Bend Public House at 1044 NW Bond Street. It takes reservations online and asks parties of 7 and up to call.

Bend is about 30 minutes from the estate, so the two halves of the group can meet back at the house for dinner. Weigh the two towns in Sunriver vs Bend.

Where to eat near Sunriver with a group of 30

Cook most meals at the house and eat out once. Sunriver Brewing's Sunriver Pub at 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 4, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 8 AM to 9 PM daily. Make reservations for larger groups, especially on summer weekends.

The Sunriver Country Store deli at the same address makes sandwiches for the river day. The rest of the Village and the south Bend corridor are in where to eat near Sunriver.

The winter version: Mt. Bachelor and the Sno-Parks near Bend

In winter, swap day three for Mt. Bachelor, about 30 minutes from the estate. Mt. Bachelor has 4,323 skiable acres, 12 lifts and a 9,065-foot summit, with 462 inches of average snowfall. Opening day for the 2026-27 season is scheduled for December 4, 2026, and a shuttle runs from the Bend Park & Ride.

Non-skiers go to Wanoga Snow Play Area Sno-Park, about 15 miles west of Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway. It has a hill for sledding and tubing. Dogs must be leashed, and the hill is for sledding only, not skiing or snowboarding. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required from November 1 through April 30. Annual, three-day and daily permits are sold online at dmv2u.oregon.gov and by agents at resorts and sporting goods stores. Parking without one carries a fine.

Back at the house, the covered hot tub and the stone fireplaces take over from the dock. A mudroom with a built-in bench and coat hooks, and the gear racks in the game room, hold wet gear. Snow weekends book up early. The full winter picture is in Mt. Bachelor ski trip lodging and winter in Sunriver and Bend.

Cooking for 30 on the Deschutes: the kitchen and the tables

Meals spread across the 12-foot indoor dining table, the four 8-foot picnic tables and the dining set on the covered deck. The 12-foot table seats twelve on benches and chairs, and additional chairs and folding tables are available. About 16 folding chairs are on hand.

The kitchen has a large butcher-block island, stainless appliances, a Vitamix, a KitchenAid mixer, a sous vide and a Breville espresso machine. A kitchenette with granite counters has a microwave and a small dishwasher, and the Cottage has its own kitchen. Guests describe the kitchen as well equipped and nicely labeled.

Assign one household or team per meal, and post the list by the kitchen. Two kitchens and a kitchenette mean prep and cleanup do not stack up in one room.

Logistics for a large group near Sunriver: parking, quiet hours, occupancy

Three rules shape a group of 30: parking for 15 vehicles, quiet hours of 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and a 30-guest cap. Of the 30, a maximum of 24 may be adults. The home is on well and septic, so occupancy limits are enforced.

• Parking: up to 15 vehicles on site, with plenty of room for vans and trailers. Carpool from Bend where you can.
• Quiet hours: 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Sound carries on the river, so no DJs, large speakers or subwoofers.
• Occupancy: up to 30 guests, maximum 24 adults. Do not exceed the maximum occupancy without approval. Weddings and ceremonies of up to 45 guests, including children and day guests, are welcome with a $500 event fee. Weddings require a minimum 2-night stay.
• The renter must be 30 or older. A copy of a driver's license and a signed rental agreement are required after your booking is confirmed.
• Fire: no fires June through September; May and October are weather dependent, following strict county fire rules. No candles or open flames.
• Inside: the property is non-smoking, and shoes come off inside. Dogs are welcome for a nightly fee once approved on your reservation.
• Cameras: exterior security cameras cover the driveway and front door only. There are no cameras inside the home.

Cancellation and payment terms are on the FAQs.

Where to stay in Sunriver with 20 to 30 people: the estate

For 20 to 30 people, stay at Deschutes Riverfront Retreat. It is one private estate that sleeps up to 30 (maximum 24 adults) across 11 bedrooms and 6 baths. The six-bedroom Lodge and the five-bedroom Cottage sit side by side on three acres with 450 feet of private Deschutes River frontage. One calendar, one check-in, and the whole group in one place.

The estate is about ten minutes from Sunriver Resort and SHARC, about 30 minutes from Bend and Mt. Bachelor. It sits at the end of a dead-end private road. There are 80 acres of trees on one side and protected river habitat across the water.

Up to 18 can book the six-bedroom Lodge on its own; the Cottage is not rented alone. Reunions have their own page at family reunion house near Sunriver. Friend groups and teams are at large group rentals near Sunriver, and three-generation trips at multigenerational vacation in Sunriver.

Booking direct on this site saves you the service fees that Airbnb and VRBO charge. The live calendar on Book Now shows the current rate for your dates. Peak dates book up far in advance.

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What large groups said about their stay

“Large group stayed in the home for 3 nights. We spent the majority of our time on the River. The kids loved riding kayaks and tubes taking in the sunshine.. The house was great and everyone felt comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and nicely labeled making things easy to find. Plenty of outdoor space to sit out and enjoy the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Would recommend. Scott was great to work with.”

“This house gave us memories for years to come for our family 4th of July get together. It fit 25 of us comfortably. The dogs absolutely loved the yard and the river. The kids floated the river practically every day right back to the backyard. It was big enough for us to sit around and socialize in one area. The amenities were great for a big group. We'd definitely recommend and stay here again!”

“We were in the area for a youth leadership training institute. This beautiful home was the perfect location for our group of student leaders. There was plenty of room for everyone and fun activities available for the youth in between sessions. Being able to stay in one location, sharing meals and cleanup duties together created a much more cohesive and bonded group than if we had placed the students in hotel rooms.”

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