Deschutes Riverfront Retreat is in Three Rivers, Oregon, the unincorporated riverside community of about 3,900 people between Sunriver and La Pine. The property sleeps up to 30 (maximum 24 adults) across 11 bedrooms on three acres with 450 feet of private Deschutes River frontage, five miles south of Sunriver Resort. Three Rivers is where the Deschutes rentals with acreage are; this is the one built for a group.
Updated October 2026
Where Three Rivers, Oregon is: between Sunriver and La Pine, west of Highway 97
Three Rivers is in south-central Deschutes County, south of Sunriver and north of La Pine, just west of U.S. Route 97. It had 3,925 people at the 2020 census. The name is the geography: the Deschutes, the Little Deschutes and the Spring River meet here, and the property sits on the Deschutes itself. The full picture of the area is in the Three Rivers guide.
For a renter the difference from Sunriver is lot size and quiet. Sunriver is a planned resort community on quarter-acre lots with paved bike paths and a village; Three Rivers is rivers, pines and acreage, with no main street. The house is at the end of a dead-end private road with 80 acres of trees on one side and protected river habitat across the water.
| From the house | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sunriver Resort and the Village | 5 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Sunriver Country Store, 57100 Beaver Drive | on the way to the Village | about 10 minutes |
| Big River boat ramp | 2.5 miles | about 5 minutes |
| La Pine | south on Highway 97 | about 15 minutes |
| Bend and Mt. Bachelor | north | about 30 minutes each |
Three Rivers vs Sunriver vs La Pine for a vacation rental
Stay in Sunriver for walkability and resort amenities, in La Pine for the lowest rates and La Pine State Park, and in Three Rivers for a riverfront house with acreage that a group can fill. Three Rivers has no restaurants or shops of its own; the Sunriver Country Store at 57100 Beaver Drive, about ten minutes away, is the closest grocery, and the big run is Bend.
- Sunriver: condos and houses inside the resort community, bike paths, SHARC (passes not included here), ten minutes north.
- La Pine: smaller riverfront cabins on the Little Deschutes and La Pine State Park, covered in the La Pine guide.
- Three Rivers: this house, 11 bedrooms on 450 feet of the Deschutes, for 12 to 30 people.
The Three Rivers house: 11 bedrooms in the Lodge and the Cottage
Six bedrooms are in the Lodge, the main residence, and five in the Cottage, the original 1960s fishing and logging cabin steps away. The Lodge has three King rooms, two Queen rooms and a bunk room with five baths; the Cottage has four Full beds and a Twin bunk with one bath. The bed-by-bed table and 3D tours are on the whole property page.
The Lodge sleeps up to 18 and books on its own with at least 4 guests. The Cottage comes only as part of the full property. Four of the 11 rooms include bunks, so plan on some sharing; the Lodge also has a futon and a small twin sofa bed by the pool table, plus 2 pack-n-plays and 6 cots with no linens provided.
The river at the Three Rivers house: 450 feet of frontage and a dock
The dock has Adirondack chairs and a hammock between the pines, and small boats hand-launch from it. The Big River boat ramp, a public put-in, is 2.5 miles up the road, and the water below Sunriver is flat and non-motorized. The river day is on the Deschutes River vacation rental page, and the float in floating the Deschutes from Sunriver.
Where 30 people gather: two living areas, a 12-foot table, the deck and the disc golf course
Two living areas with stone fireplaces, a 12-foot dining table with folding tables for the rest, a game room with a pool table, ping pong, an arcade and an Xbox, and a wrap-around covered deck with a gas grill and four 8-foot picnic tables. Outside: a covered hot tub, a seasonal fire pit by the river, private 6-hole disc golf, bocce and yard games on the three acres.
Mosquitoes, elk and the gravel road: what Three Rivers is like
Three Rivers is rural. Expect elk and deer on the gravel road in, and drive slowly on Chief Paulina Drive, a shared dirt road. Expect mosquitoes along the river in early summer; the Four Rivers Vector Control District treats the area, and the guide covers what to bring. Expect dark skies: Sunriver next door was named a Dark Sky Friendly Development of Distinction in 2020, and stargazing near Sunriver covers where to look.
Parking, groceries and WiFi in Three Rivers
Parking for up to 15 vehicles, with room for vans, trailers and boats. WiFi is 200 Mbps throughout. The big grocery run is Bend, about 30 minutes: Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Newport Avenue Market, with the plan in feeding 30 people. The Sunriver Country Store covers essentials.
The house rules in Three Rivers
The renter must be 30 or older; quiet hours are 9 PM to 8 AM; occupancy of 30 guests (24 adults) is enforced because the home is on well and septic. Every booking has a 2-night minimum and there are no day rentals. Events up to 45 guests are welcome with a $500 event fee. Fires are seasonal: none June through September. Large dogs are welcome, with no limit on the number of dogs, for a pet fee once approved.
The rules that decide whether this house fits a group: the renter must be 30 or older, every booking has a 2-night minimum, quiet hours run 9 PM to 8 AM, and occupancy is capped at 30 guests (24 adults) because the home is on well and septic. Dogs are welcome for a pet fee once approved on your reservation. The full list, the deposit and the cancellation terms are on house rules and Book Now.
What a Three Rivers vacation rental costs, and how to book
Nightly rates run about 1,000 to 4,000 dollars plus taxes and fees. The live calendar on the Book Now page shows the rate for your dates, and booking direct saves the service fees that Airbnb and VRBO charge.
What guests said about the quiet side of Sunriver
“Our family enjoyed the house very much. It was at a dead endstreet, so was really quiet. If we had questions, Scott was available and responded pretty quickly. There was plenty of things for our grandkids to do. Would go again.”
“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!”
“This property is STUNNING! Incredible location, beautiful property, tons of amenities. 10/10 — we will be back! Scott is also an incredible host and was very helpful before and throughout our stay. Best Airbnb in Oregon!”
Sources checked for this guide (6)
- Wikipedia: Three Rivers South, Oregon (location, rivers, population)
- Wikipedia: Sunriver, Oregon
- Four Rivers Vector Control District: about us
- East Oregonian, August 3, 2020: Sunriver designated as Oregon's first Dark Sky Place
- Sunriver Grocery Stores: Sunriver Country Store
- Airbnb Help Center, guest service fees