Lake Creek Lodge

We just spent two wonderful nights having a peaceful relaxing time.
Jacqueline at the front desk was super.
Just what we found: Great old cabins first built some time in the 1930’s. Fireplace, quiet, and the added bonus of no cell phone coverage. Needed a break to unwind a few days before Christmas, and found this place on Unilocal.
Full kitchen facilities and no interruptions.
15 minutes from the summit and snow.
Jacqueline thank you, my wife, Winner our dog and myself really had a nice time.

My fiancé and I purchased a Groupon deal and headed there one month later. Intially, the advertisement left an impression on both of us that we would stay in the middle of nowhere. However, we realized this lodge is actually located among summer homes and what not in the middle of nowhere. Haha. So we didn’t feel that isolated and scared at night.
The receptionist/​marketing coordinator (as her business card indicated) was nice and helpful as she suggested certain hiking trails and places to eat in Sisters, OR. We checked into our cabin #7. Now, this cabin is a bit special because it is connected to cabin #8, but hey… we didn’t even see our neighbors that much! This IS a huge property with 10+ cabins surrounding it. Sheesh! Every cabin is fully equipped with kitchen stuff, bath stuff, and comfortable bed. Outside, there is a BBQ stovetop and brush. Woohoo! If we had steaks, we’d loved to grill right then and there. The bike rides were so awesome, and the hiking experience was also fun.
Because there was a forest fire not so long ago, the trees’ trunks looked so burnt and depressing. The area looked super dry, but we didn’t let that ruin our experiences in Central OR. :)
Because these are some rustic cabins, there’re no TV’s. There’s wifi, but there’s no TV. Some cabins have TV, but the main lodge is opened from 8 am to 9 pm with full TV service anyway. However, I doubt that anyone would even think about watching TV out there for there’re so many physical activities to do during the day. BUT, the main lodge is very cool, for it has TV, comfortable couches, and table tennis! Outside, there’re tennis courts as well. Woohoo!

Five Stars is for near perfection for people looking for a more rustic experience: Vacationers that have had their fill of cruise ships, European tours or hotel resorts. Lake Creek Lodge is nearly unique in its lodge/​cabin configuration, its woodsy facilities, its privacy… all surrounded by guest friendly grounds and activities… all in a forest setting with meadows embraced by pretty, quietly winding Lake Creek. I’ve been an infrequent guest for over half a century, first as a child with my parents, then with my own children, and just returned from a week there with my best friend, my wife. On-​season LC is a family destination. Off season it’s great for adult couples or groups. The older cabins (circa 1930s) are modernized but retain their knotty pine/​screen porch roots. The newer cabins keep the rustic style but are fully modern, even a bit posh (to my eyes). I prefer the older units, but that may be because they’re about my age. One important tip: meals served in the restaurant or on the patio through the on-​season; off-​season dinners only on Tuesday and breakfasts only Wednesday-​Friday. But cabins have full kitchens and there are a number of restaurants within 15 minutes.

It’s a fun place. Really cool when the doe and her two fawns showed up in the back lawn to greet us in the mornings. The rooms and kitchen could use some more amenities, you may have to bring your own stirring and serving spoons and any special cooking tools, they provide the bare minimum and not in the greatest repair. There’s enough to see and do in the area, including nearby Sisters for window shopping and to pick up odds and ends if desired. The family area at the main building is also a hit with the kids and the pool is well maintained, another big plus for families.

This lodge is a definitely must go if you need to be away from everything. Be ready for some great peace and quiet. There is no TV, Wi-​Fi or even cell signal at the cabins. The older cabins have a view a great view and sound of water running from the creek and can be very relaxing.
They have a gameroom where family can simply play pool, ping-​pong, fooseball or even board games. This gives the family time to communicate and go back to basics. There are a lot of hiking trails in the area as well. Will visit again.

Lovely cabins, quite woods, old-​fashioned lodge with family games. Got smoked on foosball, but the ping pong skills came back in spades. Really great place for unwinding and enjoying nature and each other’s company. Cell phones don’t work. To TV… really gets you to unplug. We go back to this place every year and it makes our soul happy. The pool and outdoor activity box are great. There is also a fish pond, trails and large open grassy space for those with the urge to play field games. Great for kids of all ages.

We stayed in one of the newest cabins in September and I think often of how wonderful the cabins are. They are spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated with a mix of new and antique décor, have spacious decks and most of all are in a tranquil setting. You can just walk out the door to hiking paths, a river walk, a pond, a playground and a beautiful pool. It is the perfect combination of an historic lodge, beautifully designed and decorated cabins, and beautiful natural scenery.