Great to see the 11 late teen/early twenty somethings have a blast out in the country with fishing, canoeing, hiking, biking, and Crater Lake. Kids loved the sled dogs and hanging with them. The kitchen was large and useful for feeding the 13 of us. The entire week was peaceful and a joy. Highly recommend for large families or gatherings that want to be active outdoors.

My family rented the entire Crystalwood Lodge for a Labor-day weekend reunion, and it was the most memorable and relaxing vacation we've ever had! The lodge met all our needs - we used all 7 bedrooms and baths for 15 people. The rooms are charming - each named for a stop on the Iditarod Trail (the owner and her team of dogs participated and finished in the Iditarod in 2008). The rooms were clean and well appointed. The kitchen was magnificent for cooking all our meals - large, well equipped and stocked (even spices for guest use!) and with a huge walk-in cooler for all our food. Coffee was provided as well. The grounds are beautiful, and there were canoes available for a reasonable fee to go out onto the marshlands and lake. We enjoyed a float trip, and were treated to a family of raccoons fishing along the water's edge. Perhaps the greatest treat was watching the owner, Liz, and her team of sled dogs as they exercised in the mornings. She hooked the team up in their harnesses for a run, pulling Liz on her ATV, and off they went, tails wagging and with the excited yipping of 18 enthused sled dogs. We were given an interesting account of their Iditarod race and our grandkids LOVED petting the dogs. Crystawood Lodge is pet-friendly and there are nice touches for our four-legged friends (pet bathing area, doggy biscuits, clean towels, etc.). We did not bring our dog but next time we will. The lodge is very clean and there is no doggy smell or shedding hair to contend with. However, I would caution anyone with a true dog allergy that this might be a problem for you. Crystalwood Lodge is very close to Crater Lake, but we didn't go because we are locals and go there frequently. Instead, we hiked around the area and took a two mile hike up to Puck Lake. There are at least 5 miles of hiking trails right around the lodge itself. Our reunion was such a hit that we are determined to go back every year with the whole family. Liz made us feel so welcomed, and I can't say enough about her and her "fantabulous" lodge.

This is a lovely place to stay in a great location near Crater Lake National Park. The rooms are very nice, and there is a wonderful kitchen where guests can prepare their meals. We enjoyed learning all about sled dogs from the owner Liz, and she took great care of our dog while we spent one day at Crater Lake. There are also lots of opportunities to walk and play with your dog on the property. I would definitely recommend this B&B to anyone visiting the area with or without their dog(s).

The lodge is beautiful, spacious and set in a quiet, scenic area. The kitchen is fully appointed and the beds are comfortable. Each bedroom has an associated bathroom with shower. The lodge is near fishing and hiking areas and to Crater Lake National Park. The main room of the lodge is large and decorated in a rustic fishing and dog motif. Wifi is available and cellphone service also. You'll need a good supply of Off to deal with the mosquitoes in the woods but that's the only negative I can think of.