DiamondStone Guest Lodges

For the value, the lodges aren’t the best. However, the cabin was clean and charming.
I would stay somewhere else in the future.

My Wife surprised me with a last minute weekend trip to the Bend area. She wanted someplace close to the Newberry Volcano. She was able to find a room at the Diamond Stone Guest Lodge for the two nights we needed. We arrived late in the day and as soon as we arrived the hosts made us feel right at home. We got settled in our room, which was just right, a studio style with a mini kitchen, and a nice sized bathroom with a really cool shower. We headed out for a late dinner at one of the local sportsbars and then returned for the evening. We got up early the next day, and headed into Bend for some Acai bowls, then headed out to explore the Volcano, and the Lava Fields. We were informed that there would be a «Happy Hour» at 5pm if we were interested. We did not get back until almost 6pm and were afraid we would miss the Happy Hour, we did not. We joined our host, Doug, and another couple outside, and proceeded to enjoy cold beer, very tasty Tequila and stimulating conversation for the next several hours. So, «Happy Hour» went for actually about 3 hours! We decided we wanted to grab a late dinner and went to the Sunriver Resort and had a very nice dinner at the Owl’s Nest. We checked out the next morning and after a long goodbye hit the road for more adventures in Bend. Overall we really enjoyed our short time at Diamond Stone. I should also mention that if you are a motorbike enthusiast, then this is your place, as they also run a Fantasy Motorcycle Rental Business. Which we would like to take advantage of on our next trip.

Is there truth in advertising?
Not in real life. But in La Pine, Oregon, there is. The Diamond Stone Guest Lodge not only lives up to its image as advertised, it exceeds expectations.
Why? Well, the motorcycles have something to do with this. Ditto the great pancakes, fresh coffee, sausage, eggs, and fruit. Because Doug makes them with care and he seasons them with wonderful topics of conversation. The same care that he has taken in designing the lodge facilities themselves, and in assembling his amazing motorcycle collection, which guests can rent for epic road trip adventures in the Cascade Mountains. What a rare and winning combination!
I actually preferred staying here, in La Pine, than in Bend. It’s an easy drive from the main highway, but also secluded with lots of open space and expansive skies to make you appreciate the natural beauty of this place. It’s close to the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, which is like a little Crater Lake, but much less visited. The drive/​hike/​snowshoe trek to the top of Paulina Peak (7985 ft.) is a fantastic excursion. And DSGL would be a great HQ for exploring the backroads and lakes in summer.
The Pond Queen BR in the Homestead Lodge is a nice place to stay; an excellent bathroom, a comfortable bed, some big windows, and as much privacy as you can handle. I stayed here as a rest stop on a 1300 mile trek from Northern CA to Western MT, in January, and it was just right. The Goldilocks effect, you might say: not too big, not too small, but just right.
Truth in advertising. What a novel concept!
(Photos from the DSGL web site).

Loved this place! Our room was IMMACULATE, we had everything we needed all in one space. A functional kitchen space, a dining and sitting area, a comfortable luxurious bed, a huge bathroom. The owners and made us feel at home. I couldn’t have asked for more.