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Paulina Lake Lodge

22440 Paulina Lake Road

La Pine, Oregon 97739

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating based on 78 reviews

The perfect location for a summer or winter adventure. Paulina Lake Lodge is located within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Summer activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sightseeing and just plain relaxing. In the winter, you can go snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing right from the front door of your toasty warm cabin. Enjoy 150 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and several ungroomed cross-country trails.

Paulina Lake Lodge also offers Sno-Cat shuttles on Friday and Saturday nights during the winter.

You can visit the scenic areas year-round. Visitor favorites include Paulina Peak, Big Obsidian Flow, Paulina Creek Falls and the hot springs.

Amenities

Restaurant / Lounge
Kitchen
Pet Friendly
Mountain or Water View

TripAdvisor

February 26, 2024

ngladney007

If you need pampering, look elsewhere.

My wife booked a couple nights on a whim in the Snowbird cabin. So, I did my due diligence and read the reviews here. Needless to say I was a little concerned with all the negativity. Now I realize that reviews are generally worthless, because only the perturbed tend to write them. So, I'll set the record straight here. Are the cabins rustic, and spartan when it comes to creature comforts? Yeah, yeah they are. They are almost a hundred years old in a remote area that is snow locked for 5-6 months out of the year. Part of the charm. Do you have to haul firewood and chop your own kindling? Again, yes. If you can't handle that with a maul that is provided, maybe this place isn't for you. In winter months will there be snow on the porch and entry way? You're at 6,500 elevation, and to get there you had to take a sno-cat, snowmobile, shoes or skis, so what do you think? Is the water sulphuric? It is. You're on a volcano with geothermal activity all around you, so it should be expected. Totally safe, but if you don't like it, bring bottled water. Could the staff be considered surely? Well, I'm not a hyper-sensitive guy, but.... maybe. Imagine dealing with people complaining about the inconvenience of chopping kindling all the time. End of the day, if you are looking for that 5-star Marriott experience, don't bother, this isn't your sort of place. Honestly, I waffled on writing this review. I like the idea of all the negative reviews scaring off soft city people, and keeping this hidden gem hidden, but that's not fair to their ownership.
September 26, 2023

DotsDaughter

Terrible cabin, terrible weather, so we left

This is a very primitive property. We decided that if the weather was fine and the cabin terrible, we could manage, or if the weather was terrible, and the cabin fine, we would stay for the full three nights. Unfortunately the cabin was terrible and the weather terrible, so after one miserable night we bailed out. The only heat is a wood stove, which generally isn't a problem. However, wood had to be hauled in from the several wood storage huts. There was no kindling so unless you like wielding an axe, bring your own. Matches were NOT provided. Most distressingly we were instructed to use wood stove lighter, stored on the porch. It made the cabin smell of petrol for several hours after lighting the fire. The water, as noted by other reviewers, has a sulfuric smell and taste, so bring drinking water. We found mouse droppings in the dishes. The only seating in the living room other than the dining table was a shabby worn out futon sofa. No one was on duty the entire time we were there. It is end of the season so the store and restaurant were closed. As there is no cell phone service, it would be challenging in case of an emergency to get help. Perhaps in summer it all would feel and be much better. Not a nice place to stay for the money.
August 29, 2022

RVForever2020

Come back when new owners have taken over

Needs work! This place has a nice location, but needs new management. So much disrepair and neglect. Hope new owners in the future can take better care of it. Lots of problems with run-down accommodations, water issues, maintenance, and more.
September 10, 2021

988MaryB

Covid and Wild Fire Smoke - No refund for cancellation

Contacted owner to cancel and request refund because of Covid and air quality concerns. Owner was very rude, said no smoke (contrary to friends in the area), said Covid over-hyped. No refund. Hung up on me.
August 8, 2021

Seattleguy000

Worst Ever / Poorly Maintained

This place is in a state of significant disrepair. The cabin’s oven and stove didn’t work so we couldn’t cook our food. The shower leaked and the water heater didn’t supply enough water to finish two showers. There was no heat source except for the wood stove and while wood was supposed to be provided, there was no wood supplied, so nights were very cold. The drinking water is contaminated with a sulfur smell. The toilet doesn’t flush well. There are no COVID-19 precautions being followed by any employees here, including the restaurant. I would suggest avoiding this location- stay at East Lake instead.

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If you need pampering, look elsewhere.

Terrible cabin, terrible weather, so we left

Come back when new owners have taken over

Covid and Wild Fire Smoke - No refund for cancellation

Worst Ever / Poorly Maintained

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