We welcome you and your family to relax in our comfortable 3-bedroom, 3 bath home with views from every window. Easy/convenient access to the San Juan Mountains, Silverton, Ouray and Durango. Located just minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort and 28 miles from downtown Durango, there is plenty to do in this mountain paradise. This home is located in the Lake Purgatory area, tucked in the forest for privacy.
With the goal of a comfortable and restful stay, we have taken great care to ensure there is everything you need. The master bedroom features a queen-sized bed and an ensuite bathroom. The 2nd and 3rd bedroom (both queens) share a “Jack and Jill” bathroom. Downstairs in another TV/living room with a fold out couch and 1/2 bathroom if you need extra sleeping space for the little ones. Just like home, there is a laundry room with a washer and dryer. The large deck provides enjoyable outdoor living. There are amazing views of the mountain and Lake Purgatory peeking through the Aspens.
Bed Configuration: Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Main Level) 2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level) 3rd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level) Lower Level Living Area - Pull Out Sleeper Sofa
Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?
Book your stay with us and enjoy exclusive savings: get 10% off exciting summer adventures like rafting, jeep tours, and Mesa Verde excursions—plus 10% off all top-quality ski rentals!
This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.
Pet Policy No dogs are allowed unless prearranged with the management company. There is an additional pet fee of $100 per dog per reservation. Maximum 2 dogs. Renters are responsible for their pet(s) at all times and must ensure all solid wastes have been picked up and disposed of before departure. There will be a $500 fine if there is an unauthorized pet on the property.
Please note: A 4WD/AWD with good tires is REQUIRED December through March. The roads are extremely well maintained; however they are on the steep side in spots and can be slick after a fresh snowstorm or when it warms up and freezes.
Fishing is allowed on the lake, but it is catch and release only. A fishing license is required. Boating/SUP/Flotation devices are not allowed.
NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.
Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.
Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.
A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.
Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.
Cancellation Policy: If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.
Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
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About the area
Durango
Located in Columbine Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Purgatory Resort and Cliffs at Tamarron are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit James Ranch and Silverton Railroad Depot. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 36 min drive - 51.4 km
Mercy Regional Medical Center - 44 min drive - 62.1 km
Getting around
Silverton Station - 33 min drive
Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional) - 133 min drive
Restaurants
The Old Schoolhouse Cafe - 4 min drive
The Nugget (Bar) - 7 min walk
Powder House - 28 min drive
Purgy's - 4 min drive
Dante's - 34 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing!?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing! on 1 June 2026 start from AU$384, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Privacy, Wood Burning Stove, 5 Min to Skiing! located?
Located in Columbine Lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Purgatory Resort and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake of the Pines. Animas River and Electra Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family loved our time at this property. It was clean, well equipped , and in a perfect location to explore the San Juans. I would definitely recommend it.
Mathew L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thanks for such a great review. It was a pleasure to host you! Come back soon.
We loved our time at the Wren’s Nest. We saw a bear from the back deck (!) and made friends with the chipmunks. Perfect location to feel like you are in the nature part of CO, yet a quick drive into the town of Durango.
lena E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thanks for the great review, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay and got to soak in what this part of the world has to offer.
The deck with a lovely view (and a sighting of a bear!) was our favorite part. The house was roomy for the four of us, the furnishings were comfortable. Our one complaint was that the kitchen wasn't very well equipped -- a coffeemaker, but no filters, for example.
Lynne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks for the great review Lynne!
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
rick d.
12 July 2023
2 Stars
the owners of this house clearly are not trying to maintain this home or update it to a comfortable use. Our experience is that they wait for complaints before addressing the needs of the home
rick d.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
rick d.
12 July 2023
2 Stars
House has old carpet with allergy causing conditions from pets and dirt. Kitchen is dated with old fridge and stove, they do work ok. Dinning chairs worn out at seating cushions. Upstairs bed mattresses are dated and very uncomfortable. The upstairs hall and bathroom lights did not work on arrival. The bbq grill is nasty with old grease and was unusable. The coffee pot did not fit the machine and caused issues with grounds and the water not coming thru completely. Also not staying hot do to no contact with burner. The main stairs are shaky and move side to side when using.The back deck lights did not work. The location was good for us and the house had plenty of space.The downstairs room smelled of cigarettes and had to be cleaned. Whoever cleaned it left the garage door door open all day while we were gone.
Chains & 4 wheel drive required for the driveway. Bring your own steak knives.
Jamie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thank you for staying with us and for letting us know that we need new steak knives. They have been ordered! 4WD or AWD with snow tires and/or chains are required when coming to the Mountains of Colorado during the winter season. Hope to see you again.
Very clean property. Exactly as presented in photos. No unpleasant odors anywhere which was a pleasant surprise as it is quite old and dated. Beds are very comfortable. All the appliances work great
Beautiful views from every window, quiet neighborhood, feels very secluded. The driveway is incredibly steep and the snowplow gets there whenever it does so take heed to the forewarning to have a 4wd and chains
I would suggest the owner take some time to organize the kitchen - there is a shortage of normal sized glasses , no steak knives, no sharp knives and no knife sharpener. There is an over abundance of plates, pots, multiple coffee makers , multiple food processors . Could use more in the way of tongs, spatulas and large serving utensils. And a bit more household supplies - we were a family of 5 for 8 nights and cooked all our meals there so ran out of trash bags and dishwasher detergent.
It is great to have 2and a half baths. They notified us ahead of time there would only be 9 rolls of toilet paper so glad we brought extra .
jil b.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2022
Thank you for being our guests and glad that you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful views this home offers! We work very hard keeping our properties clean and in good working order and we are happy that you were satisfied. Thank you for your suggestions on needed kitchen items. We appreciate all feedback. Hope to have you back again.
Overall the experience was great. It was unfortunate that the lake was unavailable this summer. The house was dated but in good shape.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us at our Wren's Nest home. The lake is available. Not sure who misinformed you. So sorry that you did not get to utilize the lake. We'd love to have you back.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathy I.
25 July 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Wrens nest
The property is in a great location. Needs some updating inside and cleaning of spider webs around the inside of house. There were a few stains on carpet and beds but overall clean property.
Bathrooms were on each floor, which was nice. Views of aspen trees and lake were beautiful!
Love the location. This house is extremely clean. Awesome view of the stars at night with all the open windows in living area. Chipmunk were fun to watch. Bring bug repellent if outside a lot, the misquotes come out in the evening and early mornings due to the surroundings. Appliance are dated but work effectively. Furniture is also dated, a little broke down, but still comfy and clean. Ready to come back. We were the 2nd guest in this house, had some issues, but management was quick to respond to needs.
Kimberly C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The feeling of being high up in the Aspen trees makes this home special and so relaxing. Our abundance of moisture this past winter/spring has brought out the mosquitoes. It is not normally this active, but bug spray in the mountains is always a good idea. Glad that you found the home very accommodating. The property owner takes pride in her family home and is adding new furniture and updating appliances as she can. A new washing machine was just added last week with plans for updating some furniture next. Can't wait to have you back again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Mar 2021
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
About the host
Hosted by Lorie Naylor
Durango Colorado Vacations is your guide to dream vacations for the entire family. We offer luxury and mid price lodging with year around discounted activities in the majestic, breathtaking Rocky Mountains.
Contact us for help finding the perfect lodging accomodations (including pet friendly lodging), travel planning ideas, as well as for discounts on the Durango Silverton Railroad, lift tickets, ski rentals (winter) and raft trips, horseback riding, bike rentals. and jeep tours (summer).
If you have a passion for the great outdoors, we think you will agree that a Durango, Colorado vacation should be at the top of your list.
Please feel free to call upon us to assist you with any part of your vacation plans. The Reservation Team @ Durango Colorado Vacations
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