Smiling River Lodge is a 4,191-square-foot haven in Black Butte, featuring two plush suites and a luxe private hot tub. Tee off at the nearby Glaze Meadow Golf Course or relax by the pools and fitness center at the Glaze Meadow Rec Center. Gather around wood-burning fireplaces in both living areas or unwind on your expansive deck with scenic alfresco dining space.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14390 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge
Welcome to Smiling River Lodge, a 4,191-square-foot custom home sleeping 14. This 4BR/4.5BA Black Butte home features two ground floor suites, bunkroom for eight, and a private hot tub.
LIVING AREA
Vaulted ceilings glow in the skylit Great Room with floor-to-ceiling stone wood burning fireplace and 65" TV. Entertaining extras include a full-size billiard table, a poker table, and a library of board games.
Curl up with a good book in the loft, detailed with a wood-burning fireplace and a foosball and ping-pong table.
KITCHEN & DINING
Indulge your inner chef in the gourmet kitchen, complete with ample counter space and stainless steel appliances -- including a double oven. The kitchen bar seats three.
Gather together beside a wood-burning fireplace in the dining area, furnished with a table for 12.
BED & BATH
Highlighted by vaulted ceilings, the primary suite has a king bed, walk-in closet, wood-burning fireplace, and direct hot tub access. The spa-like en-suite bathroom has separate double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a sunken soaking tub.
The second suite includes a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
A half bath adds convenience downstairs.
Also featuring vaulted ceilings, the third bedroom provides four twin-over-twin bunk beds and a flat-screen TV. The en-suite bathroom features a double vanity, a separate water closet, and a walk-in shower. This bunkroom is on the second floor.
The fourth bedroom, also on second floor, has a king bed and nearby shared bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
OUTDOOR AREA & AMENITIES
Surrounded by pines, your expansive deck includes a private tub, gas grill, and dining space as well as a hammock and horseshoe pit on this forested 2.6 acre property. The National Forest is a few hundred yards away, just head out the back door and down the hill West between two houses through the forest access common space.
An easy 8-minute walk, the Glaze Meadow Recreation Center provides a wide array of amenities. Highlights include:
- Year-round indoor pool, steam room, and outdoor hot tub - Outdoor pools (open Memorial Day to Labor Day) - Seasonal Bistro with bar and grill - Fitness center - Studio with yoga classes - Equipment rentals - Pickleball and tennis courts - Bocce ball courts and full basketball court - Bike, Cross Country Ski and equipment rentals
EXTRA PERKS & MORE DETAILS
Perks include complimentary Wi-Fi, central air-conditioning, YouTube TV (cable), a washer/dryer, and various sleds and bikes.
Driveway parking is provided for five vehicles. Street parking is prohibited. Please park only on the pavement.
This two-story home is accessed via a set of three steps at the entryway.
The Ranch no longer collects a per person/day Guest Usage Fee at the Welcome Center. They are now having the property manager collect 13.5% of the rent and remit to the Ranch. This is an extra fee that we collect through VRBO just before check-in. You still need to check-in at the Welcome Center but will not be charged by them.
This home has exterior audio/video cameras in the front and back of house.
If you need anything before, during, or after your stay, we are here to help!
Enjoy! Freddie and Erica Woekel
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Late checkout fees:
$10/minute.
60 minutes or more the cost of that night's rent ($600 - $1000.)
Please let us know if you can't leave on time.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Sisters, this holiday home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Glaze Meadow Golf Course and Big Meadow Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cork Cellars and Caldera Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Sisters travel guide
Does Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge located?
This family-friendly Sisters holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Glaze Meadow Golf Course, Phalarope Lake and Big Meadow Golf Course. Cork Cellars and Suttle Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Pools, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table. Upscale Lodge Reviews
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We enjoyed staying at this property. It was close to a swimming pool/rec center and the property was obviously well maintained. We enjoyed our time very much!
This home was amazing! We have a big family and there was plenty of room for everyone. A lot of games to entertain the kids and the adults. The pool is also a very short walk away. Great location! I would definitely stay here again.
Truly enjoyed my stay at Smiling River Lodge. Plenty of room to move around, billiards room, large dining room table, and massive outside deck. Freddie (host) was extremely easy to work with and accommodated our early check in request with no hesitation. Would absolutely recommend this home to others looking for a great place to bring a large group together in Black Butte Ranch.
Comfortable, well cared for property. The two suites allow for two families or two groups to easily share the house. There are plenty of towels, supplies, etc.
We had 6 adults and 3 kids staying for 1 week over the Thanksgiving Holiday. So many "wow!" factors from the Christmas Tree when you walk in to the many fireplaces inside, window seats everywhere and all the fun things to do. The rec center is an easy, short walk away. Black Butte and all its amenities were great as well.
We will definitely be back!
Our family of ten ranging in age from 9 to 79 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Smiling River Lodge. The home is very spacious and well appointed. We found everything we needed for cooking. Games and puzzles were readily available and the pool table, ping pong table and foosball table made for great family entertainment. The owner, Freddie, was very helpful and easy to contact. We will come back again!
We had a great time and loved this house at BBR. We stayed here with our bridal party during our wedding week and had a great time. The house was cozy and had great amenities— we loved all of the games and hot tub! Fred was so attentive and easy to contact. He was okay with us throwing our rehearsal dinner at the house and it was perfect for an intimate dinner! Thanks Fred, we will hopefully be back!!
This is an incredible house for a family reunion or big group. Tons of living space, plenty of beds and bathrooms with showers, and such great amenities. We loved the pool table, hot tub, and game tables upstairs. The kids learned to play poker on the super cool poker table, and we enjoyed a couple of the games from the game shelf. The kitchen and outdoor seating on the deck made for a great location to host dinner.
Freddie was super responsive to our few requests. Looking forward to our next visit there!
This house has room for all. We stayed with several families and had a wonderful time. The kids and adults had a great time playing pool in the living room and it was nice to have a pingpong table and foosball table upstairs for the kids. The host was very helpful and communicated quickly, especially when a friend thought she had left something behind at the house after we left. The garage was well stocked with extra TP and paper towels. There were lots of fun games and the house felt spacious and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Great property overall. Pictures can't reflect how much bigger and airy the home feels in person. With 14 people we didn't feel crowded at all. Plenty of space for people to spread out. Kitchen was well stocked. With that many people, glad the home had dual ovens for food prep. Had some cleaning issues after we checked in. (not the owner's fault) But, the owner was very responsive and was on top of taking care of it quickly and making sure we were satisfied. Overall a very nice house and a good experience with this rental. Definitely would rent it again when we need space for that many people.
We loved the house. The bunk room for all of the kids was very cool. They had their own bathroom and big play area attached to a loft with a ping pong table and air hockey. They even had their own refrigerator, though we didn't use it as they might spill. The other bedrooms were spectacular, two with their own attached baths. We had room to entertain and the outdoor was private, the kids enjoying the hammock and hot tub. The kitchen was well equipped and the dining room can seat twelve. The pool table downstairs also provided entertainment while others played cards in a separate nook. The fact that the house was walking distance to the pool was also great. We had an incredible vacation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Black Butte! The location of the house is wonderful, and a great size for our large family. Outdoor space was amazing as well as proximity to Glaze Meadow Rec. The house would benefit from a little more TLC in certain areas. We had babies crawling on the floor so carpets could benefit from deep cleaning. The indoor dining room table was huge, but had a couple chairs in need of repair. We ended up using the outdoor table due to wonderful weather, so that wasn’t really a problem for us. The owner is super responsive which is great. Lots of towels for the pool, and bikes to use around the Ranch. For a large family gathering we would definitely stay there again.
This home had a Christmas tree to welcome us for the start of our family holiday! There was an amazing bunk room that allowed our young grandkids to play with plenty of room. They also loved the pool table and ping pong table. This house had it all!Communication was so easy it made it all a great experience.
My extended family stayed at the house, and we loved it. It has a wonderful, large living area, deck and kitchen. We loved having a pool table, ping pong and a kids bunk room. Plus, its location near Glaze Meadow pool is hard to beat!
Having come to black butte ranch for 15 years, our group agreed this was the best house by far.Spacious, super clean, well stocked, and in a perfect location.This house has everything!
We had such a great time and really enjoyed the location of the property. The outside space was so peaceful and inside was clean and very comfortable. We would definitely return!