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

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A small, single-story house with a red door, two windows with shutters, and a small porch with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a brown armchair, a glass coffee table, and a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden countertop, and a black stove.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A grey sectional sofa in a living room with wooden flooring, a small side table, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Old Mill District
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bend, OR
  • Place, Downtown Bend Business Association
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mill District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Redmond, OR (RDM-Robert's Field)
    ‪23 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

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

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack-n-play, high chair, games, DVD's.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved dogs allowed.
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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

Property # 513449
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Bend

Located in Old Bend, a neighborhood in Bend, this vacation home is near a water park and on a river. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Bend Rock Gym and Sun Mountain Fun Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Bend, OR

What's nearby

  • Downtown Bend Business Association - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tower Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Drake Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mill District - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hayden Homes Amphitheater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Sunriver Station - 23 min drive
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McMenamins Old St Francis School - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Podski - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jackson's Corner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old St. Francis School Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪JC's Bar And Grill - ‬6 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 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend.?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wren's Nest Updated Historic Home In The Heart Of Bend. on Nov 1, 2026 start from $206, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Bend vacation home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Des Chutes Historical Museum and Old Mill District. Hayden Homes Amphitheater is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming, comfortable, well equipped cottage in a perfect location to walk to shops, restaurants, and breweries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lou L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Place. Very helpful Host. My dog gives it two paws up
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wren’s Nest is the Best!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy, clean, and a great location. host was communicative and clear
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to stay while in Bend! Such a cute house with all the amenities. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need. Walking distance to fun restaurants and bars. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Nice and clean and quaint spot in Old Bend. Perfect for a Father/Daughter trip where we each had our own space. Would DEFINITELY stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Perfect Location

Everything we needed and walking distance to the river, downtown, restuarants and more. Cute bungalow too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Wonderdul weekend

Location is perfect for walking around Bend. Very close to restaurants and places to see
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Loved it! So cute and close to so many things.

It was perfect for the 2 of us. We walked all over from the house and it was a great place to stay. We plan to stay there again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary W.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arthur S.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Cute spot!

Perfect location. Adorable little house. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan C.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host made sure we had everything we needed and even went out of his way to look for a misplaced necklace we thought we left behind. He even made sure we had fresh dark roast coffee beans.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marney h.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was exactly as described! The host made really good use of the space, and it was very inviting with the warm colors and homey decorations. The kitchen was great, and fully stocked and the little soaps in the bathrooms were a nice treat from a local soap store. Easy walking distance to all the places in the listing and communication with the host was outstanding. I felt very safe and comfortable, and I would absolutely stay here again without a doubt, when I come back to Bend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2025
Thanks so much for the detailed and honest review. We try our best to have everything in place before a guest arrives. I also want to thank you for doing an extra 'chore' for us, keeping our newly planted perennials watered during our absence in hope we have a nice flower garden next summer. We very much appreciate your help!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

A gem!

Probably our best VRBO experience yet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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

Love the Nest!

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful, clean, well-appointed, charming "nest" with us. We had a great time in Bend: MTN biking the trails at Phil's Trailhead, hiking the Tumalo Creek Trail to the Tumalo Falls, hiking/biking the Deschutes River Trail, and enjoying multiple breweries. Our dogs had fun, too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Louis C.

Bend Getaway

Great location - easily walkable to most downtown destinations and the 2 bikes in garage, while sporting some character, will assist in getting just about everywhere else. The kitchen is well equipped, bedrooms are comfortable, and the back patio is lovely. Outstanding option in bend.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2020
Thanks for the kind review. We are glad you took advantage of the location, the "character" bikes - not sporty but can get one places, and the back yard. We try to think of everything WE need and hope it satisfies the domestic interests of our guests. We love the place and hope this is evident to our visitors.

About the host

Hosted by Steve Wren

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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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