Vacation Blog

Mountain Biking in Central Oregon Central Oregon is a haven for cyclists of all types and has an extra-special place in the hearts of those who love to hit Mountain Bike Trails. Meredith Lodging Central Oregon vacation rentals in Bend, Sunriver and at Mt. Bachelor Village Resort make for a perfect home base for riders…

Hiking in Oregon is both a statewide treasure and pastime. Few places in the world offer such a concentration of beautiful views, historic and scenic sites, and a variety of levels of difficulty so diverse everyone can find a way to get outside and have fun. Family hikes are a wonderful way to make the…

Spring Break is the real deal in Oregon. With longer (and sometimes rainier) winters than some other locations, people in Oregon take their Spring Break plans verrrrry seriously, even long after they are out of school. Oregon is also a premier destination for Spring Breakers from all over the United States who come to stroll…

Put the Super in Super Bowl Weekend with Meredith Lodging! If you are lucky enough to spend the 2021 Super bowl weekend at the beach or in the mountains, we want to give you some ideas on how you can make it extra special. First, good for you for booking a Super Bowl stay –…

More people than ever before are Working from Home (WFH) and more kiddos than ever are attending online school. While these circumstances can feel challenging, there is a silver lining –as long as you have an internet connection, you and your household can work from anywhere, and a Meredith Lodging Oregon Coast or Central Oregon…

Top Reasons to Work From Home/Attend Online School from a Meredith Lodging Home at the Oregon Coast Oregon families are Working From Home (WFH) and making the best of it – becoming digital nomads who travel to Oregon’s best places for weeks at a time – because as long as they are connected to the…

Take your Road Trip Oregon Vacation to the Next Level with a Stay at Top Luxury Homes in Central Oregon and On the Oregon Coast. How about a Summer road trip with luxury as your destination? A scenic drive through Oregon’s natural beauty to a private, professionally cleaned vacation home that looks like it is…

Let’s Go “Neskowinning”! What to Do in Neskowin Oregon. Looking for things to do in Neskowin, Oregon? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Neskowin is considered by many to be one of the best-kept secrets on the Oregon Coast. One of the oldest beach towns in the state, the local post office in Neskowin…

Top 7 Things to Do, See, Eat & Drink at Pacific City Pacific City is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Once known primarily as a fishing and logging town, over time Pacific City has become a favorite vacation destination, thanks to its stunning Cape Kiwanda headland and its small but mighty offerings of good…

Pacific City, OR is an absolute jewel of a beach town, north of Lincoln City and South of Manzanita, on a stunning stretch of coastline overlooking its famous Haystack Rock and the Cape Kiwanda Headland. Known amongst generations of Oregonians as a quaint fishing town famous for launching Dory Boats off the main beach, Pacific…

Make the Best of Your Cannon Beach Vacation with Meredith Lodging Cannon Beach is considered by many to be one of the best beach towns in America and it is easy to see why. From the stunning shoreline with breathtaking views of famous Haystack Rock, to the extremely charming Main Street dotted with shops and…

Book One of Meredith Lodging’s Newport Vacation Rentals for the 2023 Newport Seafood and Wine Festival! This year’s virtual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival (February 25-28, 2023) may look and feel a bit different, but it can still be just as fun! While the festivities are online, you can order a “to-go” basket of food…

Check-out Local Favorite Places to See, Eat, and Discover at Lincoln City Vacation Rentals Lincoln City Vacation Rentals are a popular vacation destination among Oregonians as well as visitors from all over the US and around the world. Home to stunning stretches of beach, a thriving restaurant scene, charming shops and art galleries, and endless…

Road Trip to Olivia Beach – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Located in the heart of Lincoln City, Olivia Beach is a community of charming Nantucket-style cottages with deep front porches perfect for morning coffee, community greenspaces, an on-property playground, sand volleyball court, firepit, fitness center and seasonal pool –…

Road Trip to Roads End – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Tucked in on the northernmost part of Lincoln City and featuring one of the most stunning headland views on the West Coast, Roads End feels like a beautiful, best-kept Oregon Coast secret. Stunning sunsets, impressive surf, an expansive coastline…

Looking to plan a safe, fun, accessible getaway for MLK weekend the whole family will love? Look no further than a winter weekend in Bend with Meredith Lodging! Our Bend Vacation Rentals are ideally located to be your perfect home base while you enjoy everything that Bend has to offer. We have put together a…

Meredith Lodging’s Bend Gift Guide – Shop Small and Support Local Businesses this Holiday! Downtown Bend, Oregon is incredibly picturesque and has been thoughtfully developed over the past few decades to preserve its character and charm. We love to support the local businesses of Bend and from the Old Mill District to Downtown’s Wall Street…

Looking to truly get away from it all and surround yourself with stunning architecture and breathtaking views? Try a Sisters Vacation Rental. Plan a getaway to Meredith Lodging’s Desert Vista. This luxury high desert home will put the perfect distance between you and the rest of the world. Nestled in the plains of the high…

Depoe Bay and Bella Beach- Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Located just south of Lincoln City, Bella Beach and Depoe Bay are two jewels of the Oregon Coast! These most-loved locations are revered for their unique scenic beauty, incredible whale-watching opportunities and also for the fact they may be slightly…

Road Trip to Manzanita, Oregon – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Tucked into a gorgeous stretch of beach – and in between two state parks – sits a crown jewel of the Oregon Coast, Manzanita. It is easy to see why Manzanita is one of Oregon’s most-loved beach towns, featuring…

Road Trip to Rockaway Beach – Where to Stay and Things to See, Eat and Discover Rockaway Beach remains to many Oregonians a “best-kept secret” Summer getaway location. Tucked in along a less-traveled stretch of beautiful coastline between Tillamook and Cannon Beach, Rockaway Beach has so much to offer visitors – and makes for an…

Summer vacations spent in Bend or Sunriver are a much-loved tradition for Oregon families. Long, sunny days spent swimming, hiking, and exploring the many lakes, parks and natural attractions that dot the landscape across Central and Southern Oregon. Crisp nights spent re-capping all the fun gathered in camp chairs under the stars or soaking your…

Road Trip to Yachats/Waldport – Best Places to Stay, See, Eat and Discover Stunning coastline views, breathtaking sites like Cape Perpetua, Thor’s Well and sunsets over the Alsea Bay Bridge. Award-winning craft beer, popular local restaurants and coffee shops, and a bustling farmer’s market – the beloved beach towns of Yachats and Waldport have something…

Meredith Lodging’s Central Oregon Headquarters Office is located in Bend, Oregon and our local employees love living in Bend because of all the adventure just outside their door. Many of Bend’s most-loved sites get pretty crowded in the Spring and Summer months, but there are a few places that are remain on our “best-kept-secrets list and we want to share those with our Meredith Lodging family. These are some of our favorite places and we hope they will be…