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March
22

Mt. Bachelor Village | Deschutes River Canyon


In Bend, where lifestyle drives decisions, proximity to the Deschutes River quietly shapes how people live, return, and invest.

Some properties offer space.
Others offer something you feel the moment you arrive.

This is one of those.


Bend Has Evolved Into a Lifestyle Destination

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Bend did not start as a lifestyle destination.

It started as a working town.

People came for logging, mill work, ski resort jobs, construction, and healthcare. You moved here if there was work.

That is no longer the full story.

Today, people are choosing Bend.

They arrive with remote work, businesses, or financial freedom. They are not tied to a local employer. They are choosing how they want to live.

And that changes everything.

The question is no longer:

How big is the home

It becomes:

What does life feel like here
How easy is it to step outside
How connected am I to the landscape

This is where location begins to matter in a different way.


The River Changes the Rhythm of Your Day

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Living near the Deschutes River is not just a feature.
It changes how you move through your time here.

Morning coffee becomes a walk along the canyon.
Midday becomes time on the trail.
Evenings slow down without effort.

For owners, this is what makes being here feel different.

For guests, it is exactly what they are searching for when they come to Bend.

It is not just scenery.

It is experience.


This Is What Living in Bend Can Actually Look Like

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From this location, your day can unfold naturally:

Morning coffee overlooking the river

Trail access right outside

Ease into the day with a round of golf on one of Bend's scenic courses

Skiing at Mt. Bachelor

Mountain biking the extensive trail network throughout Bend

Dining and culture at the Old Mill District and downtown

You are also:

On the way to the Cascade Mountains

Minutes to central Bend

About 20 minutes to the airport with direct flights

It is not just convenient.

It is the kind of experience people travel to Bend for and remember long after they leave.


A Property Designed for Use and Income


This condo in Mt. Bachelor Village offers something many buyers are actively looking for:

The ability to use the property and generate income from it.

With approximately 1,719 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, plus a layout that allows separation of space, it supports:

  • Personal use as a second home
  • Short term rental potential
  • Hosting guests or extended stays

The lock off style flexibility gives owners options that are increasingly valuable.

Use it when you want to be here.

Rent it when you are not.


Turnkey Ownership Matters

The property is offered fully furnished with a stocked kitchen.

There is no setup period.

It is ready for:

  • Immediate personal use
  • Immediate rental readiness

In addition, the sellers are covering the deck assessment in full, removing a future cost.

For second home owners and investors, ease of ownership is a major part of the equation.


Why Properties Like This Continue to Perform

In Bend, demand continues to concentrate around properties that offer:

Access to nature
Strong location relative to recreation
Flexibility of use
Ease of ownership

Properties that combine these elements tend to attract:

  • Second home buyers
  • Lifestyle buyers
  • Investors looking for usable assets

This condo sits directly in that intersection.

Flexible Living Is No Longer Optional

The way people use property has changed.

This home reflects that.

With approximately 1,719 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, the layout allows for separation and flexibility.

It can function as:

  • A full time residence
  • A second home
  • An income producing property
  • A space for guests or extended stays

Explore the Property

View the 3D Tour

View Photos and Floor Plans

Schedule a Private Showing


A Different Way to Measure Value

For a long time, value was measured in square footage and finishes.

That still matters.

But in Bend, there is something else driving decisions:

Access
Ease
Lifestyle
Flexibility

Properties that combine these elements are the ones people remember. And the ones they come back to.


Final Thoughts

Not every property in Bend offers this combination.

River proximity.
Vacation ready feel.
Flexible use.
Income potential.

For buyers who are looking for both experience and optionality, those elements are hard to replace.

Explore the full property details, photos, and availability here:
19717 Mount Bachelor Dr #420 AB


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