The new owners have really made this place shine. The cabins are comfortable and have all you need. The kitchen is fully stocked, each cabin has it's own grill and the place overflows with charm. We traveled up with our extended family and our dogs and had a most wonderful time. The lodge offers inter-tubes to float on the river... More

My family and I go to Big Bend Lodge every year. It has such special memories for me. It has been sold several times and now it is owned by 6 families that have been spending their vacations at the lodge for many years. They are working very hard to bring Big Bend Lodge back to what was, a truly... More

I've been coming to Big Bend Lodge for years, in fact, it has become a solid annual tradition in our family. My husband proposed to me on 'Fraidy Cat Beach and we even got married there (see picture)! The cabins are adorable and the proximity to the river can not be beat! It's the best place I've ever found to... More

We were so sad to leave Big Bend Lodge today. From intertubing down the Eel River to roasting marshmellows and telling stories around the nightly campfire, this was the perfect escape for my family from our hectic urban life. The facilities were kept up well, clean cabins with pergo floors, small kitchens, and a bedroom off the living space. The... More

What a delight...! I am so thrilled we had the chance to spend 3 days at Big Bend Lodge and can't wait to return. The cabins are really comfortable and clean. My kids had a super time between the river, ping pong, basketball, and visiting with the chickens!!!

The Big Bend Lodge is fantastic: mid-century modern vacation. New owners understand the appeal of simple, retro-vacation mindset, as well as mid-century design sensibilities. Kids had a great time, met other kids who had been coming for years, felt like old time summer. Watch this spot.

We didn't know what to expect after reading the horrible reviews on here, but as soon as we made it down the old dirt road (understandable why a one time 5.00 road fee per cabin is collected) and met Joan the current owner, all our concerns disappeared. She went out of her way to make our stay perfect. The cabin... More

.........so a fool to his folly. My family has been going to this lodge since the late 70's. The current owner is the third we have known since first lodging here, and by far the least pleasant. I understand that a place such as this one is not easy to run, but the strict and plentiful rules, the constant scoldings... More

Many members of our group (which includes family & friends) began renting this place out years before the current owner owned it. We have many, many fond memories of our kids growing up here and of sharing this uniquely beautiful place each summer. Sadly, the current owner's partner left a couple of years ago (all you have to do is... More