A large dog friendly riverfront house near Sunriver and Bend, Oregon

The large dog policy at the Sunriver house, in plain words

Large dogs are welcome, and so are dogs of any size. There is no limit on the number of dogs, and each dog must be well-behaved. The pet fee is 50 dollars per dog, charged once per stay, not per night. The property is not fenced. In plain words, the house is large dog friendly and large pet friendly, and dogs are the only pets allowed.

• Large dogs are welcome, and so are dogs of any size.
• There is no limit on the number of dogs.
• Dogs must be well-behaved.
• A pet fee of 50 dollars per dog, charged once per stay, not per night. It applies once the dog is approved on your reservation.
• The property is not fenced.
• Pets stay off the furniture and the beds.
• Pick up after them.
• Do not leave them unattended in the home.

Mention the dog when you book so it can be approved on the reservation. Questions about the fee or the dogs go through the contact page.

For the plain facts on bringing dogs to a wedding here, see the dog-friendly wedding venue page.

Large dogs and big groups at the Sunriver house

The property is not fenced. At the end of a private dead-end road there are 80 acres of forest on one side and the river on the other, and the road itself, Chief Paulina Drive, is a shared dirt road with families and pets.

Dogs of any size are welcome, large dogs included, and there is no limit on the number of dogs, so a group can bring more than one. Each dog must be well-behaved. A big group with big dogs follows the same rules as anyone else: each dog is approved on the reservation, pets stay off the furniture and the beds, and no dog is left unattended in the house.

A big group of dogs is not new to the property: it has hosted Mt. Bachelor's avalanche-dog training with 20 dogs.

Large dog questions for a Sunriver, Bend or Central Oregon stay

Short answers on large dogs, the number of dogs, fencing, the fee and the furniture.

Can I bring a large dog?

Yes. Large dogs are welcome, and so are dogs of any size. Dogs must be well-behaved, and each dog is approved on your reservation, so mention the dog when you book.

Is there a limit on the number of dogs?

No. There is no limit on the number of dogs. Each dog must be well-behaved, and the fee is charged per dog.

Is the property fenced?

No. The property is not fenced. The river is on one side, there are 80 acres of forest on the other, and the road is a shared dirt road that ends in a dead end.

What is the pet fee?

The pet fee is 50 dollars per dog, charged once per stay, not per night.

Are dogs allowed on the furniture?

No. Pets stay off the furniture and the beds, so bring the dog's own bed or crate. Pick up after your dogs, and do not leave them unattended in the house.

Room to roam: a dead-end road, 80 acres of trees and 450 feet of the Deschutes

The house sits at the end of a private dead-end road. There are 80 acres of forest on one side and the river on the other. That leaves space for dogs to be dogs. The estate is three acres, with 450 feet of private Deschutes River frontage and protected river habitat across the water.

Morning walks along the water, afternoons on the dock, and evenings by the fire when the season allows. A stone-paved walking path runs among the pines near the river, and a hammock hangs between trees on the riverbank. Chief Paulina Drive is a shared dirt road with families and pets, so please drive slowly.

You will see wildlife, and you may encounter mosquitoes and other insects; a local vector control district works to suppress them. We keep the native landscaping on purpose to support the local habitat. Herons, eagles and otters use this stretch of river, so keep an eye on the dog near the bank.

Dog-friendly trails near Sunriver: the Deschutes River Trail and the Sunriver paths

The Deschutes River Trail is a long walk, and it runs south toward Sunriver from the Benham Falls East trailhead. The Forest Service requires dogs on leash at all trailheads throughout the year. On the Deschutes River Trail itself, leashes are required from May 15 to September 15.

From Bend, Benham Falls East is about 8 miles south on Highway 97 to the Lava Lands Visitor Center exit. From there it is about 4 miles on Forest Road 9702. The site is day use only, open 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. A recreation pass is required, or a day fee of five dollars per vehicle.

Two more access points, Aspen Day Use Area and Benham Falls West, sit off the Cascade Lakes Highway on the Bend side. Both carry the same leash rule and the same day fee. An annual pass is thirty dollars, and passes are not sold on site at Aspen.

Closer to the house, the Sunriver Owners Association maintains more than 34 miles of paved bike and pedestrian paths. A 5.5-mile paved pathway connects Sunriver with the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Pathway rules and maps are available at local bike shops, at kiosks along the pathway, and at the Chamber's Visitor Center. For the river itself, see the Deschutes River guide.

Off-leash dog parks in Bend, about 30 minutes from the house

Bend has nine designated off-leash areas run by the Bend Park and Recreation District, and the city is about 30 minutes from the house. City ordinance requires dogs to be on leash in any public area in Bend, except in those designated off-leash areas.

• Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St.: 1.1 acres, fenced, with river access and a small dog area.
• Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd.: 18.8 acres, fenced, with a seasonal spray feature and a small dog area.
• Big Sky, 21690 Neff Rd: 12 acres, fenced.
• Alpenglow Park, 61049 NE 15th St.: 3.9 acres, fenced, with a small dog area and an agility course.

At these parks, small dogs are defined as under 25 pounds and less than 15 inches at the shoulder. The grocery run fits the same trip: Bend has Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, WinCo and Newport Avenue Market. Costco opened a new store at 62207 NW Costco Drive in October 2024.

Dog-friendly patios in Sunriver and Bend

The Sunriver Pub, one of Sunriver Brewing Co.'s two Sunriver locations, is listed as dog friendly with a patio. It is at 57100 Beaver Dr., Bldg. 4, open daily 8am to 9pm, and the local brewery and pub is great for big tables and burgers. It was a stop on the Humane Society of Central Oregon's 2022 Pup Crawl, where canine companions join you on dog friendly patios.

In Bend, Worthy Brewing's Eastside beer garden has shade, water bowls and a dog menu. McKay Cottage's patio has heaters in winter and servers who bring water bowls. Those details come from a May 2023 Bend Bulletin roundup, so call ahead; dog policies change. The where to eat guide has the full list for the humans.

A vet near Sunriver: La Pine by day, Bend around the clock

La Pine Animal Hospital is at 51693 Huntington Rd in La Pine, phone (541) 536-2001. Its listed hours are 7:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays and 8am to 4pm on Saturday; it is closed Sunday. For an emergency, the Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is on SE Third Street at Brosterhous Road. As of June 2025 it is open 24 hours a day every day, including holidays. Bend is about 30 minutes from the house.

If part of the group wants an afternoon the dog cannot join, Sunrover Dog Daycare is at 56870 Enterprise Drive in Sunriver. It is open 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. It took up to 40 dogs when it opened in October 2024. Dogs may not be left unattended in the house, so plan for this before a long day out.

The rest of the estate, for the humans

The estate is 11 bedrooms and 6 baths across two buildings, about 5,500 square feet. It sleeps up to 30 with a maximum of 24 adults. The six-bedroom Lodge is the main residence; the five-bedroom Cottage is the original rustic 1960s fishing and logging cabin, steps away. Two large living areas with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces hold the group. So do a 12-foot dining table and a wrap-around covered deck with a gas grill.

Outside there is a covered hot tub and a private dock with Adirondack chairs and a hammock. A 6-hole disc golf course, bocce, yard games and outdoor ping pong are on the grounds. Inside there is a game room with a pool table, ping pong and an arcade cabinet, an Xbox, and 200 Mbps WiFi throughout. The kitchen has a Breville espresso machine, a Vitamix, a KitchenAid mixer and a sous vide. Parking for up to 15 vehicles is on site. Rooms, beds and floor plans are on the whole estate page.

Where the dog settles in: the mudroom, the Cottage and the deck

There is a mudroom with a built-in bench, coat hooks and a glass door to the outside. It is the natural place for leashes, towels and muddy paws. Pets stay off the furniture and beds, so bring the dog's own bed or crate. There is a stacked washer and dryer in a hallway closet.

The Cottage sits right beside the Lodge, with a wood stove, firewood just outside, and a mini-split that heats and cools. It is not rented on its own; it comes as part of the full 11-bedroom estate. For the family travelling with the dog, it keeps the dog's routine apart from the rest of the group. The covered deck runs the length of the Lodge, with seating and a dining set.

A weekend near Sunriver with the dog, day by day

A three-night stay fits one day on the property, one day on the trail and one day in Bend. Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM. The 3-day Sunriver plan for large groups goes deeper for the people side.

1. Friday: groceries in Bend on the way in, then dinner at the 12-foot table. A last walk down the dead-end road comes before quiet hours start at 9:00 PM.
2. Saturday morning: coffee on the dock, then the 450 feet of riverbank with the dog. The 6-hole disc golf course and bocce fill the rest of the morning for the humans.
3. Saturday afternoon: the Deschutes River Trail from Benham Falls East, leashed at the trailhead and on the trail from May 15 to September 15. Bring water; the site is day use only.
4. Saturday evening: dinner from the gas grill on the covered deck, and the fire pit if the season allows. There are no fires June through September; May and October are weather dependent.
5. Sunday: Riverbend Park's fenced off-leash area with river access in Bend. Then a patio at Worthy Brewing, or the Sunriver Pub on the way home.
6. Monday: pick up after the dog, pack the crate, and out by 11:00 AM.

Rules that matter when you bring a dog to the Sunriver house

The home is on well and septic, so occupancy limits are enforced. The limit applies to guests (people), not to dogs. The renter must be 30 or older, and occupancy is enforced at 30 guests with a maximum of 24 adults. A copy of a driver's license and a signed rental agreement are required after booking is confirmed.

• Quiet hours run 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and sound carries on the river.
• Shoes come off inside, there are no candles or open flames, and the property is non-smoking.
• Pets stay off the furniture and beds, you pick up after them, and they are never left unattended in the home.
• Fires are seasonal under strict county fire rules: none June through September, and May and October are weather dependent.
• Exterior security cameras cover the driveway and front door only. There are no cameras inside the home.
• Please drive slowly on Chief Paulina Drive, a shared dirt road with families and pets.
• Dock fishing is subject to seasonal regulations. Bring your own water toys and PFDs; none are provided.

Where to stay near Sunriver with large dogs and a group of 12 to 30

For a group of 12 to 30 with large dogs, the full estate is the fit. It has 11 bedrooms and 6 baths, and sleeps up to 30 with a maximum of 24 adults. Three acres and 450 feet of river come with it. One private property replaces four separate condos. For a smaller group, the six-bedroom Lodge can be booked on its own; it has five baths and sleeps up to 18.

The same house serves the trips dogs usually come on. Large group rentals covers friends and teams, the family reunion house covers reunions, and the multigenerational vacation page covers grandparents to grandkids. Rooms, beds and floor plans are on the whole estate page.

Booking the pet-friendly house direct: the fee, the payment schedule and lead time

Booking direct on this site saves you the service fees that Airbnb and VRBO charge. The live calendar on the Book Now page shows the current rate. The pet fee is added once the dog is approved on your reservation. Peak dates book up far in advance, so settle the dates early.

If your booking is requested at least 30 days before check-in and you cancel within 24 hours after it is accepted, you get a 100% refund. If you cancel at least 365 days before check-in, you get a 100% refund. If you cancel at least 180 days before check-in (180 to 364 days), you get a 75% refund. If you cancel at least 60 days before check-in (60 to 179 days), you get a 50% refund. If you cancel at least 1 day before check-in (1 to 59 days), you get a 10% refund. If you cancel less than 1 day before check-in, or after check-in, there is no refund. The policy in effect when you book is the one that applies to your booking. This policy is for direct bookings; Airbnb, VRBO and other booking channels use their own policies. Direct bookings are paid in up to three installments: 15% at booking, 45% due 180 days before check-in, and 40% due 30 days before check-in. The number of payments depends on how far ahead you book. Hospitable attempts to capture each payment automatically. A refundable damage deposit of 1,000 dollars is held on your card about a week before check-in and released after checkout.

The estate is independently owned and managed by Scott and Lisa, and it books direct on this site plus on Airbnb and VRBO. Every Airbnb review is on the reviews page, word for word.

Winter with the dog near Mt. Bachelor

A winter stay trades the dock for the covered hot tub, the stone fireplaces and the Cottage wood stove. Mt. Bachelor, the largest ski resort in Oregon, is about 30 minutes away. Opening day for the 2026-27 season is scheduled for December 4, 2026. In a normal year the lifts run into late May, weather permitting. The 2025-26 season opened December 23 and closed early on April 19. Wanoga Sno-Park offers snowshoeing and cross-country, with dogs on leash in the sno-park. Meissner Sno-Park's trail system is closed to dogs in winter, as are Dutchman Flat, Swampy Lakes and Vista Butte. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required November 1 through April 30. The dog cannot stay in the house alone while you ski, so plan on the Sunriver daycare or a split shift. Snow weekends book up early; see Mt. Bachelor ski trip lodging and the winter guide.

What guests who brought dogs said

“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!”

“The river setting venue for this house was great! It is so private but close drive to everything in the village. We were able to put the rented kayaks in the river right from the boat dock! The house plus cabin were big enough to accommodate all our family members ( 16 adults). The pool table downstairs provided great fun during the evenings.

This will be a great memory for all our family.”

“Amazing and a must-see in person! This place is BEAUTIFUL and everything a family or group of friends needs to enjoy an extremely comfortable, welcoming, and true to Oregon experience! The landscape was gorgeous, the access to the river and dock were so fun, and the house and cottage we well equipped and clean for everyone that stayed! All of our guests couldn’t be happier, including the dogs. We can’t wait to plan our next trip back! We highly recommend this getaway for any family looking to share a special vacation together in an extremely warm, inviting and gorgeous space!”

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