McKenzie River Inn

We had a wonderful time. The view out the back French doors was magnificent. And one of the bonuses was being able to catch fish out the doors 30 feet away. The Jacuzzi in the bathroom was another surprise! We has such a good time we stayed another night. Bert and Annie are very kind and helpful hosts. We hope to stay again soon for a river trip.

This is a location that can't be beat for an angler. It's situated on one of the fishiest sections of the whole river. Bert, the proprietor and fishing guide, was supremely helpful with fly selection and helping us decide which section of river to float. We brought our own drift boat, so we didn't enlist his professional services, but he wasn't put out in the least. Had the water been lower, we could have fished effectively from his property. As it was, the serenity overshadowed the lack of immediately available fish catching. We stayed in the Atrium suite, soon to be renamed Kingfisher Suite, with a riverside view of the gorgeous McKenzie River. The whole place is whimsical, private, and has a well-cared for handcrafted feel. Bert told us stories of the property evolving over time, and of his plans to continue improving it. I can't wait to return and see what's he's done next. I highly recommend this place as a quiet and beautiful respite from the everyday world.

We loved the location on the river! It was peaceful and beautiful. Our cabin was dog friendly which made for a wonderful weekend trip with our two standard poodles! Hiking on the Mckinnzie River trail and around clear lake was was fantastic. The breakfast was yummy and the Inn's owner Bert was so nice. We will go back again!

My husband, our two little ones and I stayed for two nights in the Atrium Suite. The location is beautiful right on the river. We saw flocks of geese, King Salmon jumping and at night watched the stars by a fire outside of our suite. During the day we visited the majestic falls which were only a short drive away and soaked in Cougar hotsprings. The staff was welcoming and helpful, she even set up a clip-on chair for our 9 month old at the dining room table. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a nice birthday dinner. The bathroom is wonderful with a huge jacuzzi tub that fit our whole family. I only gave it 4 stars because the hideaway bed, which had been described as very comfortable, was not comfortable at all. This would not have been a big deal except for the fact that the price per night was quite high, $245, so we were hoping for a more comfy second bed. Other than the hideaway bed and high price, we love this place.

The McKenzie River Inn was our first stop during a week trip and it was perfect! Our hosts, Bert and Annie, were personable, talented and went way over and above what most hosts would feel the need to do. Our suite (The Meadowlark) was absolutely gorgeous, the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've slept on at an inn and we enjoyed complete privacy in a luxurious and beautiful setting next to the river. We felt completely at home stretched out on a beautiful sofa in the den early next morning, while watching the sun rise over the river. We strolled the lush grounds of the inn and enjoyed a gourmet breakfast sitting on the back deck, overlooking the glorious McKenzie - eagles flew, merganzers dove for breakfast and geese took a break, all of whom treated us to a wonderful morning, before heading to the Redwoods in California. I can't wait to return and enjoy this very special inn and these two amazing and talented innkeepers,again. Thank you, Bert and Annie!

The McKenzie River Inn is really a wonderful, quaint historic inn for a nice get-away. Ellie and Bert are fantastic, knowledgeable hosts, and the inn and land are marvelous. My husband and I took a much-needed trip to relax and Ellie went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. The bed and breakfast experience was great and the other guests were lovely to speak with. We spent our nights at a private spot next to the river with a firepit and enjoyed the beautiful nature this place has to offer. I highly suggest a trip here and making your way to the blue pool and Terwilliger hot springs while you're near.

It is a very nice country Inn and has a nice dining area inside and out. Outside dining overlooks the McKenzie River. Food is special, service is awesome.Pretty surroundings.A small store is 8miles away.Rooms are quaint..The grounds are well kept and owners will get you anything to make you comfortable.

We reserved a room counting on the restaurant serving dinner as advertised. We arrived at 7:15 and noticed the sign outside said they served until 8. We asked to eat before registering and was told the chef would not serve us because she had put everything away for the night. We were sent to the next nearest place 20 miles up the road. After eating there, we decided not to backtrack and got a nice room across the street. I emailed the Inn to cancel. The email address on the Inn website was incorrect so my email bounced. I noticed the bounce later and emailed again to what I guessed was the correct address. We could not call due to no cell service. They had vacancies posted so they did not lose business because we cancelled late. They charged our credit card anyway. We are disputing the charge.

My wife and stayed here for the first time recently and enjoyed our stay. We hadn't been to that part of Oregon before, so we didn't know what to expect, but the riverfront rooms don't disappoint. The host was very nice and breakfast was great. If you haven't been to the area, I'd warn you that there isn't really a grocery store close by, so you may want to bring food with you (if you are staying in one of the cabins with a kitchen). About 15 minutes away is a small grocery/general store and a restaurant called Takoda's, which was good.

Hidden paradise!! Loved staying in Mckenzie River inn. Very private, secluded and calming! Definitely would love to go back.

Quaint place with excellent breakfast. Ours was sausage, Belgian waffle with filberts, real grapejuice from their own grapes, plum jam made from their own plums, and muffins. The towels are big and fluffy, linens very nice, beds comfortable. We stayed in the West Room with the jacuzzi - awesome soaking as we watched the river flow by. I can only imagine how nice it would be in the spring and summer. We were there in mid February. Very relaxing. There is a restaurant, The Blue Moon Cafe, on site with several Indonesian offerings. The proprietors obviously make a great effort to ensure that lodgers feel welcome and happy.

I think that your response to my review reflects the reason that my experience was a bad one. The main miscommunication that seems to have happened is that Ellie, for what ever reason, did not make clear that we needed to reserve our dinner at the time of check-in and she also did not mention anything about the breakfast. She may have had a busy day and was exhausted, it may have slipped her mind or any other possibility. This could easily be forgiven if there was some effort made to recognize the position that this ended up putting us in and some responsibility felt to address it by either Bert or Ellie. Instead, the response was to basically call me a liar. Bert claimed at the time and then in the response to my review that he asked Ellie twice if she told me about the meal situation and she said that she did. I am sure that she did not. I had told her that the pizza sounded great and we were looking forward to it. That was the end of our conversation on the matter. Ellie told me about a pizza restaurant that was relatively close that was supposed to be open until 9, however, when I called at 8:25pm, they had already closed. I told her this and I told Bert about this in the morning, and that we ended up finding out about a different pizza restaurant from someone in town that was quite a bit further away. In the review, Bert forgets that I told him this and instead tries to say 'gotcha' by saying he found a pizza carton in the room. He again is calling me a liar. Prospective guest, be aware that this is the type of person who will be 'taking care' of you during your stay.

Great host, delicious breakfast and a perfect weekend getaway! What a great find! Since we love the outdoors we normally go camping when we want to escape the city to fall asleep to the sound of a river. However I have to say it was amazing to just enjoy the peace of nature from the warmth of the cozy cabin on the river without all the work we normally do camping. Next time we might even bring the kids. We were also pleased to learn we could bring our dog next time as well. We will definitely be returning in the future!

We have been coming here since 2000. Every other year, they host our 30+ family reunion and are always so accommodating! We love it here. It's right on the river, and close to tons of hikes and natural beauty. We usually do a guided white water rafting trip with Bert, and he is always on site to answer any and all questions about the area. Last week we watched a Bald Eagle hunt for fish every morning. It is a magical spot, and the interior of the main house and cabins is so unique as well.

If you want a place to fish and a hearty breakfast to start the day this is the place to go. Guide Service is in house. Has an Old World charm about it with friendly Inn Keepers. Have stayed there multiple times and have enjoyed myself. Quiet and relaxing atmosphere right on the River. Can not say enough good things about it.

My Wife and I got married here. The Mckenzie River Inn was so helpful with the planning and accommodations. I love this place and will be making frequent stays here.

My husband and I stayed here on our first night as a married couple. We got in late, and they accommodated our late arrival. They left a note for us directing us to our room, and asking if we wanted breakfast in the morning.The room was small but very nice. The view of the river from our window was breathtaking! In the morning we went downstairs and sat on the patio overlooking the river. They promptly brought us waffles with Blueberries and real maple syrup. Good coffee too! After that we walked around the well maintained estate, and down by the magnificent McKenzie river. All and all a very nice stay. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to go be out in nature. I would especially suggest it to any couple wanting to spend some quiet time alone together.

We had a wonderful stay here! The setting was perfect and relaxing with the rushing McKenzie River right along the back of the house. The host was also super friendly and helpful. We wish we had more time to take advantage of more in the area, like rafting on the river. We will be back!

What a charming little jewel! We stayed in the River Otter Cottage. It was perfect for our family, right on the stunning Mckenzie River. Ellie and Bert made us feel so welcome! They served the most delicious breakfasts with homemade plum jam, fresh made apple or grape juice, Belgian waffles and more. What a treat. The white water rafting trip with Bert was SPECTACULAR! Loved every moment. Bert is a safe and knowledgable guide. We will definitely be back. Thank you for an awesome stay.

We bought a groupon for a 1 night stay in the River Otter Cabin. I had never been to a B&B before, so didn't know what to expect. Ellie is super sweet, and the property is gorgeous. We were able to bring our dog without an extra charge, which is always nice. We had a lot of fun training our dog to go up and down the spiral staircase in the cabin (something he has never seen before). The decor in the cabin and in the common area is quaint. My fiance and I loved it, especially the beautiful formica table in our cabin. Breakfast is not included when you stay in the cabins or cottages, but for an easy $8 you can join in on the tasty breakky. Ellie seemed surprised when I tipped her for breakfast. Being in the service industry myself I thought this was the norm. We had great conversation with the other couple staying at the inn, and ended up seeing them on our exploration of the McKenzie River later that day. They offer fly fishing trips, and wedding options. We will definitely be back without a groupon, maybe for that wedding we have yet to plan.

This is a small business (independently owned and run ). It is off the beaten track and charming. The dining here was over seen by a very friendly Dutch gentleman and the food was simple,clean and tasty overlooking the lovely McKenzie river. The proprietress,Ellie,is very friendly and willing to make our stay a happy one. The down side is the online communication. After booking for 3 with a dog, we were contacted by the proprietress . There was a prebooked large party in our wing . We would be upgraded at the the same price to a premium cabin. Would we mind? Sounds great, right? No problem, book us. This was done over the phone. MAKE SURE TO GET IT IN WRITING! We ended up paying the usual market rate for the upgrade, double what we originally booked for. We just didn't have the heart to get into it with an elderly proprietress. She simply didn't remember. Would we come back? If ever in this beautiful remote area, why not? It is a lovely, individual establishment. Clean and comfy. I would've given 4 Stars if not for the extra charge.

If you are interested in learning how to safely row and navigate the McKenzie River in a McKenzie style drift boat, Bert, owner of the McKenzie River Inn and Guide Service is your guy. Bert instructed me for over 5 hours on the McKenzie river from the Hamlin boat launch to his McKenzie River Inn near the Silver Creek boat ramp. Bert is an experienced boat handler who's main focus is on SAFETY. He is a patient,personable and skillful instructor. From launch to take out, he had me on the oars for 90% of the time. The lesson was great fun and I now have a MUCH greater appreciation for the skill, focus and experience necessary to maneuver a drift boat on the beautiful McKenzie River.

Service - 3 The host seemed caring and friendly but gave the wrong hours for the closest dinner joint (8 miles away) and they were closed when we got there. we had to drive back and then in the opposite direction another 12 miles to get to the only other nearby restaurant. Bedroom - 3 Old and well kept. Room was stuffy in summer heat at night and bed did not have much support left in it. Grounds were interesting enough. Breakfast - 1 The quiche was just a frittata with a random mixture of vegetables in it. The meal was interesting but nothing really stood out for being appetizing. Seems like they tried to cut corners in this department.

The Inn is situated close to the river. An open window brings the sound of water to your room. Not only a B & B, but also has cabins with kitchens and camping in the orchard. Ample breakfast featured homemade jelly and apple juice from the orchard. The inn itself is rustic with a 30s era charm and patio onto the river. The night we stayed we had the lodge to ourselves. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.

West room was clean, cozy with a beautiful view. Jacuzzi tub seats two, very romantic! Ellie the innkeeper catered to my food allergies making me seperate food from the other guests. Very relaxing pleasant stay! We are coming back again soon!

For atmosphere and friendliness! I had the best time ever. Don't expect a luxury bed but the ambiance more than makes up for it!

I just spent a great four days at the McKenzie River Inn. We took full advantage of Bert's fly fishing and rafting expertise for a fun filled weekend. I stayed in the Atrium Suite, which is cute and quaint and finished up my stay in the Romantic Suite. There's a BBQ and great patio area with a killer view of the McKenzie. I highly recommend this lovely little spot on the McKenzie.

The staff is so kind!! Cabin 5 was charming and a fun get away from daily life. Absolutely will be back with friends next time!

Bought a Groupon for this place and we love it. The deal was $125 for 2 nights. We upgraded to a private cabin for an additional $20 a night. Definitely worth it. I HATE forced socialazation so B&B do not work for me. Ellie, the innkeeper, is absolutely wonderful. This is not the Ritz. It's not the 4-seasons and it's not the Hyatt. We stayed in the Atrium cabin. The bed is comfortable, the couch sinks down, the kitchen is small but well stocked and the outside seating right on the river is peaceful. If you want to relax this is a great place to come. There is no food anywhere near here so bring your own stuff. We cooked fish, that we brought, outside on the BBQ and cooked in the little kitchen for the other meals. We took a trip to Cougar Hot Springs, clothing optional, and had a great time. We brought out dog who was welcomed (and yes we picked up his crap) We will return without a groupon.

I just want to say that Ellie is a sweet and thoughtful woman. She added some special touches to my daughter and son-in-law's stay. Thank you again, Karen from NY

I'm not even sure where to start with this place. Let me first say that Ellie, the innkeeper, was very friendly and accommodating, and I give her 5 out of 5 stars all around. However, there were a few things about this place that I didn't like. We stayed one night in the East room and one in the West. The decor is outdated, by like 40 years, but that's not really a huge deal. The rooms have no TV, no internet available, and for me, no cell service. There is no kitchenette, although there is a mini fridge available in the common areas downstairs for guest use. The closest dining is at minimum a 15 to 20 minute drive in either direction, and the options are limited and close at 7 to 8 pm. This was kind of a problem the whole time we were there. The West room is almost twice as expensive as the East, and includes a larger bed and a nice Jacuzzi tub and bathroom overlooking the river. I really didn't enjoy staying in this room, however, because the hot water heater is not capable of sustaining a bath in this tub, which is the whole reason we paid extra for the room. My boyfriend was able to take a somewhat warm bath at around 5pm, and then after a bit of a guilt trip from myself about how the whole point of getting the room was to have a romantic bath together, we tried to refill the tub around 10 for a joint soak, we got room temperature (at best) water, and didn't even bother getting in. The next morning at 9 there was about 3 minutes of sustained hot water for a shower before it turned cold, so once again, we didn't even bother trying to take a bath. The only other guest staying in the building had checked out at around 6am, allegedly, so I can't really imagine a legitimate reason for the lack of hot water. This other hotel guest, by the way, had spent the later part of the evening banging on the walls of her room, for reasons unbeknownst to us, until at 9:30 the innkeeper came knocking on our door to tell us there were complaints from the woman next store that we were being too loud. I feel as though if the old building can't support two guests talking at normal levels without throwing the guest next door into a hiss, than there is a serious problem. We skipped breakfast the next day to avoid having to sit across from whoever the other guest was, All in all, this trip would have been much nicer if there were dinner options nearby, or a way to prepare food on site, and if the room had been a bit more modern, the walls weren't paper thin, and if the jacuzzi tub was actually capable of being filled with hot water. It was kind of a bust, although the property site along the river does provide for a great view, and as I mentioned earlier, the innkeeper was a very nice woman, so nice in fact that I feel pretty guilty leaving a less than stellar review.