There’s a version of the family summer trip that works. Nobody is waiting in a hotel lobby with a pile of luggage. Nobody is negotiating over who gets the fold-out couch. Dinner happens when your family is hungry—not when you can get a reservation—because you have a kitchen. And at the end of a full day, everyone has somewhere comfortable to land.
That version of the trip exists at Running Y Resort. And it starts with staying in one of our vacation rental homes.
Space That Makes the Trip Actually Work
Running Y’s vacation rentals are full homes—not just bigger hotel rooms. Multi-bedroom layouts mean parents have a real bedroom and kids have their own space, too. A full kitchen means breakfast happens on your schedule. A living room means the group can actually be together at the end of the day without everyone disappearing behind separate doors.
Whether you’re traveling as a nuclear family, bringing the grandparents, or organizing a trip for two or three families together, the homes scale to fit. Two-bedroom homes work well for a single family; three-bedroom homes open up the trip for larger groups who want to share the cost—and the experience—without sacrificing privacy.
And because every vacation home is on the Running Y property, guests have full access to the resort: the pool, the golf course, the spa, the Ruddy Duck Restaurant, mini golf, tennis and pickleball courts, and all the trails and outdoor space that makes Southern Oregon worth coming to in the first place.
A Summer Itinerary for Families Who Want a Mix of Everything
One of the things guests consistently say about Running Y is that there’s no shortage of things to do—but none of it feels mandatory. The trip works because the activity menu is wide and the pace is yours to set. Here’s one way three nights might unfold for a family staying in a vacation home:
Night 1: Arrive and settle in.
The home is ready when you get there. Unpack, take a walk, and have dinner at the Ruddy Duck without having to think about it. The kids can decompress. The adults can breathe. Tomorrow starts whenever you’re ready.
Day 2: Make it a full day on property.
Morning swim at the pool. A round of mini golf after lunch (ask the front desk about the course—it’s trickier than it looks). An afternoon hike on the Moore Mountain trail system, which has 32 miles of trails for all skill levels just minutes from the resort. In summer, the evenings are long and warm—have dinner on property and finish the night with a walk to watch the herons and pelicans on the golf course ponds.
Day 3: Day trip to Crater Lake.
Crater Lake National Park is one of the most striking places in the Pacific Northwest, and Running Y is one of the best basecamps for it. Leave early, take in the rim views, and make it back in time for dinner. Coming “home” to a vacation rental after a day like that—with room to spread out and no lobby to navigate—is the difference between a day trip and a real vacation memory.
Morning 4: A slow breakfast and a late checkout.
One of the quiet advantages of staying in a vacation home is that leaving doesn’t feel like an evacuation. Pack at your own pace, have breakfast in the kitchen, and let the kids squeeze in one more swim or a final loop of mini golf before you head out.
Pair It With the Stay, Play & Explore Package
If you’re planning a family trip this summer, take a look at our Stay, Play & Explore package. It’s built for families who want a little extra structure without over-scheduling: a three-night minimum stay, a round of mini golf included, a Crater Lake National Park pass, and a family packing checklist waiting at check-in so the trip starts organized.
The package is available for vacation rentals and lodge rooms.
Who the Vacation Rentals Work Best For
Not every trip is the same, but here are the groups who consistently find the vacation rental format makes the biggest difference:
- Families with young kids who need nap schedules, snack stations, and a place to decompress that isn’t a hotel hallway
- Multi-generational groups where grandparents, parents, and kids all want to be together but also want their own space
- Two families traveling together who want to share meals and evenings without being on top of each other
If any of those sound like your trip, the homes are worth a look.
Ready to Book?
Browse vacation home availability at runningy.com. Homes range from two- to three-bedroom layouts and include full kitchens, living areas, and full resort access. Dates are going quickly this summer—if you have a window in mind, it’s worth reserving sooner rather than later.
Questions? Call the resort at (541) 850-5500 or reach us at ryfrontdesk@runningy.com.