Aspen Home 008

Description from the owner

Aspen House 8 is one of 24 Aspen Houses situated in a common area of aspen and fir forest that is frequented by wildlife. This common area gives a feeling of privacy even while sitting on the deck enjoying an afternoon cocktail or barbecue. It's a short walk from our cabin to see the ducks in Aspen Lake. There are three bedrooms and two baths in a living space of 1,175 square feet plus 412 square feet of deck, with propane barbecue and picnic table. There is a double-height ceiling over the living-dining-kitchen area. The loft bedroom has a double bed and a bathroom with stall shower. The master bedroom downstairs has a queen-size bed... and shares a bathroom (with tub shower) with the third bedroom. The third bedroom has a bunk bed and a single bed (i.e., it sleeps three). Therefore, depending on sleeping arrangements, beds are provided for up to seven. All linens and towels are provided. In the living room there's a wood burning fireplace insert (firewood is provided), cable TV, VCR/DVD player, tape/CD-player, and a large number of books, puzzles, and games. Bring your computer and connect to our high speed internet by ethernet cable or wireless. In the kitchen we have refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, drip coffee maker (also a coffee grinder), cooking utensils, and complete service for eight. The utility area has a full-size washer and dryer. Two night minimum except summer, when we rent by the week, Sunday to Sunday. Please see our personal website, aspenhouse8.com, to get more detailed information about AH8 and Black Butte Ranch.Read more

Additional Location Information

The entrance to BBR is near milepost 103 on Hwy 20. Valerian abuts Hawks Beard directly opposite the fire station.

Location Type Mountain, Resort

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Three-night minimum for holiday weekends. An $85 cleaning fee is a one-time fee for the duration of each stay. Black Butte Ranch charges a $5 per person (over 6 years of age) per night "Access and Recreation Fee". This is payable to the Ranch at the time of registration. Fee covers access to all recreation areas, including pools and exercise facilities. After registering a parking permit and security gate code will be provided. For further details see our website www.aspenhous8.com

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• kathleen
  Danville, Ca

  Cozy and Comfortable Getaway House on Black Butte Ranch

  Left on 12/31/2011 for a stay in December 2011
  
  

  Aspen House 8 was the perfect place for our family of four (2 parents and 2 teens). It was ideally situated a short bike ride away from the Glaze Meadow Recreation Complex (yoga, pool, hot tub, spa, newspapers)and near a network of paved hiking/biking trails that encircled quaint aspen Lake and led to the Big Meadow where the magic of Black Butte Ranch unfolds with stunning views of the Three Sisters, Washington, Three-fingered Jack, Jefferson and Black Butte. Oregon blessed us with monsoon rains for two out of the six days of our stay here so we had plenty of time to enjoy the spacious living room and several toasty fires in the woodstove. The kitchen, though a tad small, was well equipped with working appliances and just about any kitchen gadget one might need. We easily served six guests and the four of us for dinner one night. John and Gretchen Morris were excellent renters. They responded quickly to emails and promptly provided us with the rental agreement, instructions for the amenities in the house and information aboutactivities on the Ranch. The entire rental process was the most seamless we have experienced from online rental websites. We highly recommend this house to others venturing to the Ranch. We will rent from the Morris's again in a heartbeat the next time our extended family gathers at Black Butte.

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  Recommended for: Families, Rugged

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• Sara Kinnee
  Springfield, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington

  It was a teary farewell when we left.

  Left on 06/02/2011 for a stay in September 2010
  
  

  Communication with the Morris's was exceptional -- I appreciated their detailed instructions and cordial responses to all my questions. Was eager to show my friend Black Butte and found aspen House 8 was the perfect house for two very old friends to relax, turn on the music maybe a little louder than at home, sit on the deck with our feet up, and sleep very comfortably in great beds. The kitchen is small but is open out to the living room and has every possible utensil, pan, dish, wine glass, and small appliance anyone would need for three days. The barbeque was a breeze to use(especially for two people not used to barbequing or having to replace the gas tank deal) and turned out some spectacular meals. There were bicycles available and the terrain was accommodating to us "older more mature" guests. Always a wonderful breeze through the house, soft towels, plenty of closet space, Wi-Fi available, and ample seating at the dining table. Maybe I could make one suggestion ... there is a chair in the living room that needs a new cushion. Otherwise, I thank the Morris's for making available aspen House 8 which provided us a divine and most comfortable long weekend at Black Butte.

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• Meg
  Portland, OR

  Great and Relaxing Base

  Left on 05/31/2011 for a stay in February 2011
  
  

  The aspen House is a wonderfully equipped cabin that is well-located in Central Oregon. A great place whether you plan to spend the entire time in the cabin, or as little time as needed between adventures. My group has been staying here every year for a group retreat, and hope to keep coming back in the future. The hosts are well organized and responsive, and the cabin has everything we've ever needed.

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• Clyde/Marie Carrick
  Eureka, CA

  Solid, good overall value!

  Left on 05/19/2011 for a stay in July 2010
  
  

  We stayed at aspen house 8 July 2010 as part of a family reunion. We all gathered at Black Butte Ranch and it is a wonderful place to stay especially with kids. The house was comfortable with everything we needed for our week stay. The Morris' were great to work with and we loved the setting of the house as we saw lots of wildlife daily. We hope to return again to Black Butte Ranch and stay at aspen House 8.

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• bc_pdx
  McMinnville

  Great place for a getaway!

  Left on 05/19/2011 for a stay in June 2009
  
  

  We stayed at aH8 for an extended weekend with friends. The cabin was very comfortable and Black Butte Ranch is a great location for family fun! There is a wonderful trail system throughout the ranch. We walked to the swimming pool and the playground every day.
  
  The cabin has a full kitchen, or you are just a short drive from the quaint town of Sisters. Everything you need is nearby, but you still have the sense of being away from it all. We will definitely return.

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