Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing provides golfing on-site and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Falls Creek studio 4 miles from downtown Durango, near the Colorado Trail
Enjoy a peaceful Colorado getaway at Hawk Nest, a cozy studio retreat located just four miles from downtown Durango. Tucked away in a quiet setting surrounded by open skies and fresh mountain air, this comfortable space offers a relaxing escape while keeping shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and skiing within easy reach.
When you're ready to explore, downtown Durango is just a short drive away. Discover the area's history at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum, browse local shops and galleries, or enjoy a meal at one of the town's many restaurants. For outdoor adventures, Lake Chapman is a quick drive from the property, while the Colorado Trail trailhead is approximately a mile and a half away. During the winter, head north to Purgatory Resort, about 29 miles away, for skiing and snowboarding across a variety of terrain.
Inside, Hawk Nest provides a comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day. Wood-carved furnishings, plush sofas and armchairs, and warm touches create a cozy atmosphere throughout the studio. The quiet setting offers a sense of privacy while still being conveniently located near the area's attractions.
The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and everything you need to prepare a relaxed meal at home. Enjoy a quiet dinner together before settling in for the evening, or use the kitchen as a convenient place to prepare breakfast before heading out for the day. Free WiFi is also provided for entertainment and staying connected during your stay.
Hawk Nest can accommodate up to three guests, making it a comfortable option for a couple or a small group. The studio features a sleeping area along with a sleeper sofa that provides additional sleeping space for one guest.
If you're traveling with a larger group and need additional space, this studio is part of a larger home and may be reserved together with the additional space for larger groups. Please contact us for more information about reserving the entire home.
Whether you're planning a romantic escape, an outdoor adventure, or simply a quiet break from everyday life, Hawk Nest offers a comfortable retreat close to everything that makes Durango special. House Rules Check-in time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time: 10:00 AM. This rental is part of a larger home and may be reserved together with the additional space for larger groups. Please contact us for more information about reserving the entire home. All guests shall abide by the good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. This is a shared home with upstairs guests. Internet and phone service can be sporadic.
Located in Turtle Lake, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas Mountain Trailhead reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and The Powerhouse. Durango Arts Center and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Durango travel guide
Is Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy & secluded studio - quiet location near town, hiking, & skiing located?
Located in Turtle Lake, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Community Recreation Center. St. Columba Catholic Church and Animas Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Falls Creek studio 4 miles from downtown Durango, near the Colorado Trail Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4
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Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Aoife F.
22 Oct 2024
Great views
We were out of the house most of the day but it had everything we needed and had great views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cammy &/or Michael M.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Vacasa Property Management is a 3 & the Property is a 5
There we so many mistakes and mis-information from "Vacasa" and the list of amenities on the VRBO site are out of date. What a shame because the House is a "5"!!! Here's a few examples: 1) Vacasa told us there were no plates, glasses, silverware BUT there were; 2) Vacasa locked us out of the house before our departure time; 3) Vacasa has not seen the property - they need to have local people answer questions about this property vs. staff that know nothing about the property; 4) Vacasa told us the BBQ was off limits BUT the local Cleaning Person told us that we could use it. The burners on the BBQ need to be fixed (most don't work) and they need to supply BBQ utensils so that we don't burn our fingers when using it. IF for some strange reason the BBQ is off limits, why was it right by the front door and not moved into the garage or removed from our sight? There's more ... P.S. The house was very clean when we arrived!!!
-Beautiful view from porch; lovely in the morning; full sun in the afternoon.
-Convenient to town.
-Although GPS was accurate, it was difficult to be certain of location, especially as sundown approached, because: 1) no house # on fence or house; 2) picture posted showed upper walls of white stucco but stucco had been painted brown; 3) picture posted showed only lower story, so no idea of what the house looked like.
-Second night a very loud group came in at 11pm with heavy treads up stairs & into rooms, loud placing of luggage, and loud conversation. Called property manager after 15 minutes; they texted and things quieted down. No problems after that.
-Night light in main room had burned-out bulb; reported the first morning, but was not replaced during following 5 days; the night light in the bath had insufficient light to be useful at night.
-Entry required 10 digits; often had to enter multiple times. The day before leaving, code no longer worked. After 10-15 minutes on phone with property manager, finally given lock box code to get key.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mary N.
18 Jul 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
I wish they had not advertised it as having AC because it does not. Night time was about 79 and just no way to cool it off below that inside. There's a ceiling fan and then another floor fan. I try to open the windows but I smelled what I guess is the septic tank. So I decided to close them. Also we did park in the driveway because the place that they indicated for us to park had many weeds and looked very iffy to walk through. On a plus side The View was beautiful and the place is big enough for two people. We appreciated that the host got back to us quickly when there was no coffee pot when we arrived.
Loved the location, the cabin was cute. It was clean but could use some maintenance-had to walk through waist high weeds to get to the door and the shower was super slow to drain which made the tub slippery. Overall I would recommend the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jerry D.
8 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
small cozy just need a better clean crew smelled bad apon arriving and no air conditioning
Positive: close to town, quiet and close to national forest, full size washer and dryer, useable kitchen, covered patio, deer visit the property.
Negatives: can hear neighbors upstairs walking, shutting doors, going up and down stairs. Hope your schedule is the same as theirs. Extremely annoying. Tub was clogged with hair in drain and we had to clean otherwise we showered in 3-4" of water, laundry room smells like cat urine, outside patio furniture is filthy and torn, beer cans on property grounds show lack of attention to cleanliness and detail by staff, stairs up to cabin are loose and uneven, towels are very rough, bring your own toiletries including TP as limited amount provided, dishes dirty check before using. Bring your streaming passwords or else there is no TV. Limited cell phone service.
We had a great time, loved sitting outside each morning and having a cup of coffee while enjoying the quiet and peace and nature.
The only negative thing I have is how much dust and dirt under bedroom furniture, I dropped my phone cord and found an old dirty sock and a bunch of dirt- I have an VRBO myself and this did not bother me but wanted to make you aware that your cleaning crew isn’t cleaning under bedroom furniture:(
The unit was beautiful and the view was great. We spent a lot of time on the porch overlooking the lake and hills. Very quiet and restful. We were able to access three different hiking trails without getting on the main highway through Durango. The listing said that there was cable TV, but there wasn't. Luckily we had our Netflix password. We had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Slubowski T.
16 Oct 2020
Sweet, Private, Cozy, and amazing views
This cozy place has so much to offer. This place is nice and private, and has amazing views. The house is fully stocked and offers a nice country feel, but minutes from town.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cindy C.
18 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointed
The condo was cute and it was just enough outside of town. However, there was no AC (didn’t notice that in description of condo) and they advertised there was cable TV and satellite but there was t either. The noise from renters up stairs was horrible. Was told to park in gravel parking but the stairs leading to the condo was very unsafe. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin O.
21 Jul 2020
Incredible views
It was nice and secluded. The view was great. And it was still close to town. Very close to trails as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ian L.
25 Oct 2019
Perfect
I was by myself, but it would be a super romantic getaway for two. The upstairs is also rentable for larger parties, one happened to be there while I was there and we all made fast friends. Also met the owners... super sweet people. We are all friends. Special spot. Will recommend to anyone visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Heidi H.
24 Oct 2019
Peaceful area without cell service
Beautiful area! The size was perfect for the two of us. Full size washer and dryer was a bonus. The studio is a bottom unit in a house and you can really hear the people above you walking and talking, especially when they wear shoes. If you are a light sleeper beware. The unit has an abundance of kitchen gadgets, but no potato peeler, cookie sheets, large bowls for salad or spaghetti. Lots of pots with mismatched lids.
The directions to the place were not quite correct. We arrived when it was dark and ended up at another house. The owner came out and told us this happens all the time. You cannot see the numbers at night. Our biggest issue was trying to get up the stairs with luggage. It was overgrown with weeds that were waist high and it was dark.
No cell phone service for AT&T or Verizon.
Beautiful area! The size was perfect for the two of us. Full size washer and dryer was a bonus. The studio is a bottom unit in a house and you can really hear the people above you walking and talking, especially when they wear shoes. If you are a light sleeper beware. The unit has an abundance of kitchen gadgets, but no potato peeler, cookie sheets, large bowls for salad or spaghetti. Lots of pots with mismatched lids.
The directions to the place were not quite correct. We arrived when it was dark and ended up at another house. The owner came out and told us this happens all the time. You cannot see the numbers at night. Our biggest issue was trying to get up the stairs with luggage. It was overgrown with weeds that were waist high and it was dark.
No cell phone service for AT&T or Verizon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Martti C.
24 Oct 2018
Lovely Stay
Turtle Lake is a lovely property. Light and bright and nicely furnished. It has all the amenities you need. About 10 minutes from Durango in a quiet area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Martti C.
29 Sept 2018
Great Space
This was a lovely, well stocked home. All the amenities including washer and dryer. About 10 miles outside Durango, very easy to get to and very quiet area. You can hear the people upstairs, but we had no problems with them. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
Rod H.
14 Sept 2018
Beautiful and quiet
This studio is fairly new and sits with a great view of Turtle Lake on a secluded road. The furniture is new, and everything was great except the bed frame which was wobbly. This unit does sit under the main house, so if someone else is renting above you may have overhead footsteps.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
8/10 Good
Samantha H.
5 Sept 2018
Cozy Lodge Just Outside of Durango
My husband and I really enjoyed staying here! Being just outside of town--but not too far from the main road--was a perfect spot for our getaway vacation. The views are beautiful, and the space of this apartment was perfect for our 3-night stay. Some aspects of the apartment do require a bit of attention (some grouting coming apart, some general cleaning, and some additional blinds for us city folk), but nothing that effected our overall enjoyment. We do wish that more convenience items were provided (i.e. dish-cleaning sponge and paper towels) to make our stay that much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rodney H.
30 Aug 2018
Quiet and beautiful setting
Loved being "out of town," but close enough to get there without hassle. Sunrise and sunsets are amazing. Newer studio with nice furnishings. The bed is very comfortable, but the frame needs some work.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
David M.
14 Aug 2018
Beautiful location, wonderful house
We loved it here. We wish we could have stayed longer.