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Lara House Lodge

Lara House Lodge

640 NW Congress St
Bend, OR 97701-2512
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Lynda Clark

(541) 388-4064
(800) 766-4064

 

Circa 1910. Sitting across from Mirror Pond, overlooking Deschutes River and Drake Park, this historic, renovated Craftsman is environmentally friendly while offering luxurious accommodations in a peaceful setting. Thoughtful amenities include a business station with a computer and printer. Gather for the daily wine and appetizer hour featuring Pacific Northwest wines. Locally brewed beers are available upon request. Relax in the fireside living room, sit on the candlelit front porch or read in the sunroom. Stay in an air-conditioned guest room that may feature a whirlpool or clawfoot tub or select the spacious third-floor suite that has a living room. Fresh local and organic ingredients are part of a daily multi-course breakfast in the dining room. Bend, Oregon has a plethora of year-round activities from winter sports to water sports and from rock climbing to outlet shopping. Ask about special packages offered.

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Lara House Lodge



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Rates

$249 to $329

Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card, Travelers Checks, American Express, Personal Checks and Discover.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Biking
  • Hiking Trips
  • Ski Trips
  • Shopping Trips

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Wine
  • Full Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Included In Your Reservation Is Our Lovely Wine
  • Appetizer Hour Every Evening From 4:30 To 5:30 P.m

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Skiing Downhill
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Mountain Bike Riding
  • Volcano Tours
  • Cave Tours

Off-Site Spa Services Available

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Oasis Day Spa
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Innkeeper(s)

Lynda Clark

Rooms

This property has 6 total guest accommodations, 5 with private bath, 1 with whirlpool, 1 suite. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Ceiling Fans
  • CD Player
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Television
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • DVD
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • VCR
  • Refrigerator
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Clock Radio
  • Central Air

Amenities On Site

  • Computers
  • Copy Machine
  • DVD
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Television
  • VCR

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • Desk
  • FAX On-site
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Modem Connection
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Lara House Lodge

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Location: City/Urban, Across from Mirror Pond, Deschutes River and Drake Park.


Romantic Interest

Guests enjoy private, cozy guests rooms with private baths, luxury amenities, wine and appetizers, movies, a short walk through Drake park to great romantic restaurants, strolls along Mirror Pond, Biking along the river path, Kayaking for two in Mirror Pond, Deschutes Brewery Nearby, Neighborhood Shopping, Kissing in the Park just across the street.

Historic Interest

Lara House Lodge was built in 1910 by the Lara Family, one of the original merchants in Bend, Oregon. The house has been restored to its original grandeur in 2006. The original wood work, doors, windows, and craftsman style are in tact. The inn has a wonderful feel of historic nature.

Historic Awards:

  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Lara House is located in the Historic District Neighborhood of Old Bend near Downtown Bend, Oregon. Many Historic Homes listed on the Historic Registry are in the Neighborhood within walking distance. All have historic markers which tell of the original owners and their importance to the settlement of Bend Oregon, as does Lara House Lodge.

Other Awards:

Fodor's Choice 2010-Fodor's Travel Guides Choice for Bend, Oregon.
Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest-4 Lips-Simply Sublime
Guide for Romantic Getaways.
Select Registry-Lara House Inspected and Approved

Weather

Policies

Cancellation:14 Days Notice of cancellation receive your refund of your deposit less $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 14 days you forfeit your one night deposit if you reserved one night or you forfeit your 50% deposit if you reserved 2 or more nights. If inn is able to re-rent your room for your reserved night or nights they will let you know and refund your deposit at that time.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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Romantic and Wonderful!

Lara House Lodge

5 of 5 hearts
Erin and Jamie Nesbitt
Hopewell Junction, NY

Inn keepers were warm and inviting. The rooms were beautiful and private. The breakfast was gourmet and delicious. Will definitely stay here again!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Can't Wait to come Back!

Lara House Lodge

5 of 5 hearts
Mark and Melanie Kokoska K
1/20/2011

Thanks so much for the great stay. Everything was lovely and the food was superb! We can't wait to come back for another stay.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes (3 votes)
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Wonderful Comments

Lara House Lodge

5 of 5 hearts
Mark and Sherie Nelson N
1/20/2011

Beautiful Lodgings, wonderful innkeepers, creative and delicious breakfasts.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes (4 votes)
This review is the subjective opinion of an iLoveInns.com user and not of iLoveInns.com or American Historic Inns, Inc.

Publicity and Press Reviews

Recommended by Sunset Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Bend Living Magazine, Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest, Fodor's Guides, Lonely Planet Guides, Back Country Guides, Select Registry.

Promotional Rates and Packages:

Adventure Package
WANDERLUST TOURS / ADVENTURE PACKAGE WITH LARA HOUSE LODGE Any day of the week, based on availability. Enjoy an adventure for two at Lara House Lodge in Bend, Oregon. You will be pampered with two nights in your own private king or queen room with private bath, luxury amenities, gourmet breakfast, romance welcome gift of fresh flowers, chocolates, wine, appetizers, and a Wanderlust Tours half-day, daytime tour of your choice all for $650 plus tax. Double occupancy. Call or email us for details and reservations: 541-388-4064 or 800-766-4064 info@larahouse.com
Valid from 04/23/2012 through 08/31/2012.
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