Twisted Juniper Ranch

96%

11 reviews

· Bend, Deschutes, Oregon · 2 acres

Hosted by Drew B.

Yurt

· 4 guests max

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Come stay in a traditional Mongolian Yurt on this majestic 2.4 acres of land located on a butte with southern exposure facing Mt. Bachelor, Broken Top, and Three Sisters Peaks. Enjoy the great views while soaking up plenty of sunshine during the days and excellent star gazing at night. Juniper dominate the landscape with an abundance of black lava, the densest lava found in Central Oregon. There are local mule deer that travel thru the ranch foraging on sagebrush and juniper berries. This campsite is located close to plenty hiking/biking trails and state parks. Whether you enjoy rock climbing, fly fishing, hiking, rock hounding, or spending the day shredding on Mt Bachelor there are activities for everyone nearby. We have a flock of 5 free range chickens that you are likely to encounter, they are very friendly. 6 miles-Tumalo State Park 20 miles-Smith Rock State Park 10 miles-Redmond Airport 32 miles-Mt. Bachelor 3 miles-Deschutes River 9 miles-downtown BendWelcome to the Serpentine Ger / Mongolian Yurt We created a unique experience to glamp in a traditional hand crafted 19' Mongolian yurt. Nestled in a Juniper Grove, enjoy the peekaboo Mountain Views of North and Middle Sisters along with Broken Top peaks. Three glaciers are visible on North Sister from the west side of yurt, they are the Thayer, Linn, and Villard Glaciers. The yurt is well insulated for the cooler nights in Central Oregon and heated with a cast iron propane stove. Stargazing is incredible, along with epic sunrise and sunsets from this Southwestern facing property. We have cozy, vintage solid wood furniture pieces, Nature’s Best organic queen mattress, organic cotton sheets provided and a Batik cotton duvet. Spring water with dispenser and tea station. Outside we have a Camp Chef dual stovetop with ample BTU's and a large bbq grill. We have a flock of chickens and one resident Peacock(although our Peacock recently disappeared possibly because it's mating season, we are currently searching for him). Our dog Willie is a mini Aussie, he may come to greet you as he is very social and loves to be pet. There is a porta potty near entrance for your bathroom needs and a hand wash station for cleaning up behind yurt. Currently we are not accepting animal companions. During warmer summer months we turn off stove for heating yurt. This summer there is a fire ban locally(usually beginning ltter part of June) with extreme fire risk, please be responsible. We provide a propane fire pit which is safe to use during the fire season ban, or previous to the ban. The terrain is very rocky so it’s a good idea to have a flashlight at night and wear shoes that protect your feet as there are many rocks that are difficult to see in the nighttime. This is a rural, residential neighborhood with large, wooded lots and incredible views. Please be respectful of neighbors and quiet time hours. The beautiful attractions of Central Oregon are only a short drive from our ranch. Ask for recommendations we are happy to help, as we've lived in this area for 10 years and are outer lovers.

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided. We provide a propane fire pit for fire season.

Toilet available

Portable toilet

No pets

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, stovetop or hot plate, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No showers

We have a water hose currently for cold shower, but plan to add hot shower this summer.

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

96% Recommend14 Ratings · 11 reviews

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· May 2025

delightful host & yurt!

Our stay in Drew's yurt was even better than expected! Drew was a great communicator and a welcoming host. He and his adorable kid met us on arrival and gave us a tour of the space. The yurt itself is cozy and beautiful, with thoughtful decor and amenities (the coffee, for example, was so good); we slept well in the luxurious bed. We were free to come and go as we wished, and Drew was responsive if/when we needed something or had a question. We enjoyed our hosts' company so much that we invited them to enjoy s'mores with us around the fire one evening, and could have appreciated yet more time getting to know them. It is still a "camping" experience in that there is no running water and the restroom is a composting toilet in a little trailer (actually so comfortable and easy to use though), so it may not be for everyone, but we would return again and again -- and hope to do so!

Inness P.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

With kids

This was a great stay for my 3 year old and I! Drew and Ziggy warmly welcomed us, Ziggy even introduced us to his new chicken which made my daughter's day. The yurt was very comfy and stayed warm despite the overnight temp getting down in the 40s, the bed was very comfortable and the spot was neat and well maintained. Drew was kind enough to recommend some nearby food options as well, overall could not have asked for a better pit stop in our roadtrip!

Joe G.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

The yurt was a wonderful stay while exploring the Bend area! Drew was incredibly helpful and responsive. We felt like we had great privacy and were close enough to a lot of different areas. Truly loved our stay, thank you!

Harlee F.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Amazing Stay!

My boyfriend and I had such a great stay at the yurt. We sat by the fire, grilled, listened to the awesome selection of vinyl, and enjoyed the company of the chickens and Aussie pup that came by to say hi. Though it’s close to a residential road, it was pretty quiet and the sky was insanely clear at night. We went in august so it was hot - the yurt gets pretty toasty but we put the fan on full blast and we were comfortable. The porta potty was the cleanest I’ve ever seen and wasn’t too far away from the yurt. The only things I would say is I wish we had some hand towels to use and a sponge to scrub dishes with (though we could’ve brought those things) and we also couldn’t figure out the telescope which we were excited about but that was probably user error lol. Overall our stay was super great and Drew was very helpful when answering questions I had. We would definitely recommend going :)

Chloe F.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Awesome Stay!

Beautiful property, very clean and well-furnished Yurt. A short drive to Bend. Drew was very helpful with all of our needs and questions. The chickens were very friendly. Would recommend and come again!

Alice M.

11 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

We enjoyed our time at the camp especially the very tame fixed flock of chickens. We also saw more wildlife, bunnies and fawns, than I expected. It turned out not to be a great fit for our purpose as it wasn’t really out in the country and it was far from our son’s house. The owner said they had plans to add a flush toilet and shower which would definitely help the experience as the portapotty was pretty far from the yurt. However the bed was comfortable and the eclectic furniture was quite charming. We were there in a heat wave and the first night it was very warm in the yurt as there are no windows and it’s well insulated. The second night it cooled off and was much better. The host was very responsive to our requests.

Frances G.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Great Stay

My stay at Drew’s yurt was lovely. The yurt is beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully built. I felt safe and Drew was very attentive, always asking if I needed anything. I would 110% return again.

Stephanie B.

3 reviews

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· June 2024

We loved our stay at Twister Juniper Ranch! We felt like we walked into our own home with all of the thoughtful touches, coffee, tea and games around the fire! It was such an incredible glamping experience we cant wait until we can come back!

Tatum S.

27 reviews

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· June 2024

Gem of a Yurt

Drew’s yurt was a fantastic stay. Outside included a full gas fire pit, propane grill, hand washing station, & the cleanest porta potty I’ve ever used. In the yurt was a spread of much classier furniture than expected, lots of warm blankets/pillows, a cozy bed, tasteful string lighting, both a heater and a gas powered fireplace, & the makings for tea with some very cool mugs. At night, the stars were spectacular. Spent one night here between two day trips to Smith Rock and would definitely stay again!

Natalie C.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Outdoor Serenity

We loved staying in the Yurt! It was so quiet and comfortable. The fire pit is a wonderful touch. We came for 1 night for an event at the amphitheater so we didn't have much time to hang out or use many amenities, unfortunately. The chickens greeting me in the morning made my day!

Courtney B.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Great for solitude and resetting

I enjoyed the solitude of the location and felt comfortable during my stay. The bed is excellent and the sheets are comfortable. The yurt is well built furnished tastefully. Great idea for the teas! Areas of improvement: it would be nice to be able to wash my face. Possibly leaving some hand towels by the water dispenser. A couple of chairs with shade would be helpful (I did notice the picnic table directly behind) Favorite attribute: turntable. I collect vinyl and after spotting the turntable and records I assumed there would be the usual blend of goodwill records to listen to. Not the case! There were a few albums in great shape that I spun over and over (Grateful Dead).