Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend.

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Large kitchen with ample counter space allows group feasts.

Casual bar height dining makes meals a social event.

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Location
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bend, OR

Downtown Bend Business Association
‪8 min walk‬
Old Mill District
‪9 min walk‬
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
‪17 min walk‬
Sunriver, OR (SUO)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This updated, bright, comfortable, 1920's lumberman built bungalow is in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of downtown Bend. Designed and furnished for easy living it features a large well stocked kitchen for preparing home cooked meals. The original fir floors, trim, and lava rock foundation speak to its historic charm.

This thoughtfully decorated historic home has contemporary furnishings. The interior features a cozy living room with a twin reclining sofa, recliner chairs, Smart TV and charging stations for electronics. The two bedrooms have queen beds with high end mattresses and bedding. Energy efficient front loading washer and dryer units in the laundry room are for your use and convenience.

Enjoy the flat screen Smart TV with WiFi and Roku access to Netflix, and local stations from the home screen.

The private backyard is fully fenced. Off street parking and the garage provide storage for your toys.

An easy walk to St Francis McMenamin's, Old Town Bend, Old Mill shopping center, Box Factory restaurants pubs and wineries, Market of Choice grocery store, numerous coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants. Trails along the Deschutes river, Drake park, and the White-water Surf Park are a few minutes walk away. Two vintage Schwinn geared bikes and helmets are provided for local riding.

Property manager

Steve Wren

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack-n-play, high chair, games, DVD's.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Well behaved dogs allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Abide by city of Bend good neighbor policies which are posted near the front door.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bend

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Old Bend, a neighbourhood in Bend. Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Des Chutes Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deschutes Brewery and Regal Old Mill. Travelling with kids? Consider Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bend, OR

What's nearby

Drake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Downtown Bend Business Association - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Old Mill District - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Deschutes Brewery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Sunriver Station - 23 min drive
Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Podski - ‬5 min walk
‪Toasty - ‬5 min walk
‪McMenamins Pub at Old St Francis School - ‬4 min walk
‪The Lemon Tree - ‬7 min walk
‪J Dub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend. located?

This family-friendly Bend holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Des Chutes Historical Museum and Old Mill District. Bend Farmers Market and Drake Park are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David P.

20 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little nest

We loved staying in the remodeled mill house only a block from the center of Bend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alan C.

13 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Weekend in Bend

Perfect spot to walk to Old Town and the Mill District. So many hiking spots to choose from.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

marney h.

10 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Fall Festival

Great location. Everything we needed. Thanks again !

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Bonny S.

8 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy lair in downtown Bend

Wrens nest was very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed, plus walking distance or a short drive to restaurants. Although the house is small, the spaces have been maximized for utility and comfort. We loved having the house to come back to after each long day of hiking. Steve was easy to communicate with and instructions were clear. Highly recommend this rental to anyone visiting Bend or hiking at Newberry Crater or Smith Rock state park.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

6 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute spot!

Perfect location. Adorable little house. We loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

21 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. Steve was a great host. The house was well equipped and in a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

18 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

absolutely perfect!

From initial booking to check out the host Steve was quick to reply and very nice! The rental home itself could not have been more perfect! The location was easy walk to 3 main areas with food/shops and the home itself was stocked with anything you could need. It was cute, clean and comfortable and loved spending time relaxing on the outdoor patio/deck. Will definitely recommend to friends and stay om a future visit. Thank you Steve!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

9 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Successful 50th birthday trip

The property is well-kept quaint house in a historic neighborhood. Close to the river trail and plenty of restaurants and shops to spend an entire weekend and never get in a car (altho we did in order to explore the forest trails and lakes south of Bend). But when “home” we racked up the steps exploring town. The houses are fairly close together on that street so on Fri/Sat nights when the neighboring short term rental was filled we did have some rowdy or loud talking neighbors who woke us up. But no big deal and expected for where we were. There is also a train nearby but we only heard it once and not at night. Very clean property, small shady backyard perfect for taking a break for activity and enjoying the weather. The host was communicative and very nice to leave a birthday note and gift for my husband. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur S.

27 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

We had a wonderful time in Bend. The property is walking distance to the downtown area. We visited family and will definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

28 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Bend

Quick stay to check out downtown and then drive up to Mt Bachelor. Great morning runs on the Deschutes River Trail. Lovely shops. Great places to dine - whatever your pleasure. House was in perfect spot for our purposes. Walked everywhere.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Cincinnati

24 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bend - September 2023

The property was very clean and is a short walk from Drake Park, the river and numerous bars and restaurants. The owners were great to deal with and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We stayed for a festival and had an amazing time. Great location! Perfect to walk downtown

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

We loved our time at Wren’s Nest! The home had everything and more to make our stay comfortable and the location could not be beat!! We’d love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Wren’s Nest has everything you need & then some! Even the backyard is a private,comfortable oasis. Walkable to Old Bend downtown & the river. Steve was easy to communicate with & gave me all the information I needed. I will be back to visit with my family!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea c., campbell, ca

28 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Loved this space, location and host! All were so great!!! I highly recommend staying here if you want the walkability from the center of Bend. It’s an awesome city with so much to offer! Only took 30 min to get to mount bachelor, I was able to walk to all the breweries, lots of restaurants and even the mall. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. The house is huge and the yard is awesome e for those bringing a pet. Thx for having us, I’ll be back for sure!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

21 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem!

Probably our best VRBO experience yet

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P., Washougal WA

23 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little house & location

My wife and I had a wonderful vacation in this little house. It’s got everything we need plus great location a 3 minute walk from downtown restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C., Portland, OR

28 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a great stay

It was our second time here and as great as before!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John P.

28 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking distance to everything

Great location for walking to downtown old Bend. Didn’t need the car while staying at Wren’s Nest. Thanks!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

19 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First stay in Bend

Perfect location, perfect size, everything we needed (which wasn’t much). Can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T., Redding, Ca

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The house and location are great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy trip to downtown

The house offered all of the amenities that we needed for our trip to visit family. We enjoyed the backyard setup with the cornhole and while we didn't end up using the bikes, we loved that they were there and well-taken care of. There were quite of few games to play and dvds to watch as well. It was also an easy 8 minute walk to downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay close to everything

This was a great place close to everything we wanted to do in Bend. Central air came in handy with 100+ degree temps the week we were there! Comfortable beds. Very nice hangout and seating area in backyard. Kitchen was very well-stocked. Owner was communicative and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody W., Hammond, WI

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Concert

Great place. Came to Bend for a concert and it was an easy 20 minute walk to the venue. It was also close to downtown with a great variety of restaurants and breweries. Would stay here again if I ever come to Bend again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SARAH M.

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little house

Had a great stay at Wren’s Nest in Bend. Loved how close it was to walk to the nearby restaurants and grocery store. Lives using the sweet back patio for evening cocktails. Very clean, organized and comfortable. We will be back❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Wren

After searching the Pacific Northwest for the perfect place to hang our hats in retirement we found Bend offered the places and spaces for all of the outdoor and cultural activities we enjoy. Even better, all of these places are within an hours drive. The town offers our favorite beverages, excellent restaurants, and entertainment all a short walk from our historic home. The idea of walking and biking to escape the constant need of a car was high on our priority list. We are fortunate to have found the place, Bend, and the space, our Wren's Nest to enjoy for many years. We are delighted to share what we enjoy with others. Even the drive over the Cascade Range to sunny Bend is the beginning of our scenic adventure.
If we are not hiking, Nordic skiing, kayaking, biking, or exploring the high desert, we are enjoying the culture and festivities Bend offers. There is always entertainment or adventure just outside, a short walk or ride from our door.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location. We wanted to downsize and live in a comfortable home in the heart of Bend. That we found a solid, comfortable, historic property made this choice of home even more special. To be located on a quiet, neighborhood street just steps from all the town of Bend has to offer sealed the deal.

What makes this property unique

The mill house is located in a designated Historic District of Bend. All dwellings and businesses within this district are required to retain the turn-of-the-century exterior conditions when improving a property. This home's stacked lava rock foundation, original fir wood floor and other vintage details of the era are retained along with updates to interior spaces. This home is a designated Historic Property.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About this property