Stoneridge Townhomes Sunriver Review: Why Our Family Keeps Going Back

Sunriver has been part of my life since I was a kid. I learned to ski at Mt. Bachelor, spent family vacations here growing up and now bring my own family back regularly.

And over the years, one place has become particularly familiar: Stoneridge Townhomes.

We’ve stayed at Stoneridge at least five times, most recently in January 2025. We’ve brought our two boys and their grandparents, visited during different seasons, cooked family meals in the townhomes, spent afternoons at the pool and evenings around the fireplace, and walked into the Village more times than I can count.

We’ve liked Stoneridge enough that we’ve even considered buying into its fractional ownership program.

That’s probably the best summary of this review: there are plenty of places to stay in Sunriver, and years ago we stayed in traditional vacation-home rentals. But since discovering Stoneridge, it’s become the place we primarily return to.

It isn’t a traditional hotel or a typical standalone Sunriver vacation rental. For us, the three-bedroom townhomes provide enough space for a multigenerational trip, along with a full kitchen and useful resort-style amenities. The Village at Sunriver is also just a short walk away.

For our family, that combination of space, location and amenities has worked exceptionally well.

Here’s what we’ve learned after at least five stays—and what I’d want another family to know before booking.

What the Three-Bedroom Townhomes Are Like

We’ve always stayed in Stoneridge’s three-bedroom townhomes, and the layout is one of the biggest reasons the property works so well for our extended-family trips.

We often travel with our boys and their grandparents, so having separate bedrooms and bathrooms makes a big difference. One bedroom near the front of the townhome can be separated somewhat from the main living space and has its own entrance and small kitchenette area. We’ve found that particularly useful for a multigenerational trip because those who stay there can have some privacy while everyone is still staying together.

There’s also a bedroom with twin beds that has worked well for our boys, while the upstairs primary suite gives us another separate space.

We’ve stayed in units featuring all three of Stoneridge’s décor styles. While there are differences in finishes and how recently a particular unit has been updated, the basic layout has consistently worked well for us.

Stoneridge lists a maximum occupancy of six for these units, which is worth keeping in mind as kids get older and family trips change. We’d occasionally love the flexibility to let the boys bring friends when their grandparents are also coming, but the six-person limit makes that more difficult.

For our normal family trips, though, six people fit very comfortably.

The Little Things That Make It Feel Like a Vacation Home

The townhomes have always felt comfortable rather than overly polished, which is part of what we like about them.

Having a full kitchen matters when we’re traveling with our boys and grandparents. We don’t want to eat every meal at a restaurant, and we’ve regularly cooked and baked during our stays. Including Grandma’s famous blueberry muffins. Being able to stock groceries and make breakfast or dinner at the townhome makes longer Sunriver trips easier—and less expensive.

The fireplaces are especially nice during winter stays. We’ve used them while putting together puzzles, warming up after being outside and drying wet gloves and ski gear.

Each townhome also has outdoor space, and many back onto Stoneridge’s shared green areas. During warmer visits, having that extra space makes the property feel much less like a traditional resort.

None of these features is extraordinary on its own. Together, they’re a big part of why Stoneridge works so well for the way our family travels.

The Amenities We Actually Use

Stoneridge has its own clubhouse and recreation amenities, which is one advantage it has over renting a standalone vacation home elsewhere in Sunriver.

For our family, the pool and hot tub have gotten the most use. They’re easy options when we don’t want to turn every day into another big Sunriver outing. Sometimes the best part of a family vacation is having something the kids can do without another reservation, drive or admission charge.

Our Stoneridge stays have also included SHARC passes, giving us access to the Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center. That’s been a meaningful perk when traveling with kids and something I’d factor into the value when comparing Stoneridge with another Sunriver rental.

Stoneridge also offers other amenities including a fitness center, tennis courts and seasonal cruiser bikes. We don’t choose Stoneridge because of a long amenities list, though. It’s the combination of the townhome, location, pool and access to the broader Sunriver experience that keeps working for us.

Renting vs. Owning at Stoneridge

You don’t have to own at Stoneridge to stay there. The property offers vacation rentals, which is how families can experience the townhomes without committing to ownership.

We’ve enjoyed our stays enough that we’ve also considered Stoneridge’s fractional ownership program.

Fractional ownership isn’t the reason I’d recommend Stoneridge to most readers, and I’m certainly not in a position to give anyone investment advice about it. What I can say is that repeatedly considering ownership probably tells you something about how much we’ve enjoyed staying here.

For a typical family vacation, I’d start by comparing the current Stoneridge rental price with other Sunriver homes that offer similar space and location. Rates change significantly by season and availability, so I wouldn’t rely on old nightly-price estimates when making that comparison.

For current availability and pricing, check directly with Stoneridge.

What We Do When We Stay in Sunriver

Part of the reason we’ve returned to Stoneridge so many times is that Sunriver works for our family in different seasons.

In winter, Mt. Bachelor is a major draw. I learned to ski there as a kid, and skiing remains part of our family’s connection to Central Oregon. It’s also become a bigger part of the way we travel, including our upcoming family trip to Chamonix, France.

During warmer trips, Sunriver’s miles of paved paths make it easy to bike and walk throughout the community. Stoneridge’s location also makes walking into the Village simple.

We’ve also taken our boys to the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. On one January visit we bundled up for a cold, mostly clear night and got an incredible look at the stars. It’s one of those relatively simple vacation experiences the boys still remember.

And then there are the less ambitious traditions.

A walk into the Village. A stop for a treat. Time at the pool. Cooking dinner back at the townhome.

After visiting Sunriver for as long as I have, I’ve realized those are often the parts of the trip that make us want to come back.

What We Don’t Love About Stoneridge

After at least five stays, our complaints about Stoneridge are pretty minor—which is part of the reason we keep returning.

The biggest variable is how recently a particular unit has been updated. Stoneridge periodically renovates its townhomes, and we’ve stayed in all three décor styles. Units that are further along in the cycle can feel a little dated compared with newer ones.

The kitchens are where we’ve noticed this most. They all have white appliances, which can feel dated and the selection of cookware and kitchenware can occasionally feel like what you’d expect from an older vacation rental rather than a newly renovated home. Everything we’ve needed has generally been there, but don’t necessarily expect a brand-new luxury kitchen.

We’ve also stayed toward the back of the property, where headlights from arriving cars can occasionally shine toward the front bedroom at night. The darker window shades have kept that from being much of an issue for us, but it’s something we’ve noticed.

None of those things has ever been significant enough to make us reconsider staying at Stoneridge.

In fact, our biggest complaint is probably that we don’t get there more often.

Who I’d Recommend Stoneridge To

I think Stoneridge makes the most sense for families who want the space and kitchen of a vacation rental but still like having some resort-style amenities nearby.

I’d particularly consider it for multigenerational trips. That’s how we’ve most often used it: our family of four plus the boys’ grandparents. We’ve also taken family who visited from Mexico and it worked out perfectly. The three-bedroom layout gives everyone more separation than hotel rooms while still keeping the family under one roof.

It’s also a strong option if being able to walk to the Village matters to you, or if SHARC access is something your family will actually use.

As our boys have gotten older, the six-person occupancy limit does create one tradeoff. Bringing friends becomes harder when the grandparents are also coming. Families needing room for a larger group may be better served by one of Sunriver’s larger standalone homes.

And if your priority is a secluded house, private hot tub or a completely unique vacation rental, there are plenty of other Sunriver properties that may be a better fit.

But for a family of up to six wanting a comfortable home base, useful amenities and a location we’ve found extremely convenient, Stoneridge deserves a look.

Would We Stay at Stoneridge Again?

We already have—at least five times.

Years ago, we stayed in traditional Sunriver vacation-home rentals. There’s nothing wrong with that option, and a standalone house can make more sense for larger groups. But since discovering Stoneridge, it’s become the place we primarily return to.

It consistently gives us what we want from a Sunriver trip: enough room for our family and the grandparents, a kitchen we can actually use, activities for the boys and a location that makes it easy to enjoy the rest of Sunriver.

It’s not flawless. Some units can feel more dated than others, and you shouldn’t arrive expecting every kitchen to look like a newly built luxury home.

But we’ve now experienced all three décor styles, stayed during different seasons and watched our boys get older across our visits. The basic formula continues to work.

We’ve even considered buying fractional ownership there.

We haven’t done it, but the fact that the conversation keeps coming up after years of visits probably tells you everything you need to know about our experience.

Would we stay at Stoneridge again? Absolutely.

Our biggest problem has never been whether we want to return. It’s finding enough weekends to do it.

This is not a sponsored post. We paid for our stays and all opinions are our own.