Welcome to The Rusty Butterfly
and The Cocoon
250 Elk Lane, Durango, CO 81301
and 891 Sierra Drive, Durango, CO 81301
I couldn’t be more excited to share my little Durango houses with friends and family! I have had the time of my life putting my personal touches into them both. I hope you enjoy and love them as much as I do.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- Because I love my little houses so much I am only offering them to friends and family.
- Close friends and family are offered special pricing.
- The minimum stay is 5 days.
- Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Enjoy your time here in Durango!
215.219.9594/RustyButterfly@rustybutterfly.com or TheCocoon@rustybutterfly.com
- Please contact me directly regarding availability. Each house is rented separately.
- It’s a beautiful place in the winter but you MUST have a 4-wheel or AWD vehicle. We recommend bringing chains as well. Please know that if you need someone to pull you out of a ditch, the cost will be $100 payable directly to the rescuer.
- These are smart houses. Alexa is in control. Instructions and commands available in the houses.
- There are no cameras in the interiors, but there are three outside cameras watching the driveway, the back of the house and down the hill to The Cocoon. The main purpose for these cameras is to watch for wildlife.
- The elevation at the houses is about 8,000 feet.
Tips for dealing with high altitude:
- First and foremost stay hydrated! This is the most important element to battling altitude sickness. Drink twice the amount of water you normally consume.
- Limit your intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, salt or other diuretics,which may contribute to dehydration for the first few days of your trip.
- At the first sign of a headache, or right before your arrival, as a preventative measure, take ibuprofen, 400-600 milligrams.
- Protect yourself from the sun; wear a higher SPF sunscreen than usual and apply regularly. Wear sunglasses, a hat, or other protective clothing.
- Avoid overexerting yourself for the first 24 hours or exercising mid-day.
- Mild symptoms are common and include; headache, nausea, trouble sleeping, and dizziness. Symptoms usually subside within the first 24 hrs.
- Seek treatment if symptoms are severe/ last more than 24-48hrs.
- Wear sunblock!
- Pets are welcomed. There is a fee per pet. Dog beds are provided. There are catios at both houses and a good-sized dog pen. We kindly ask that you do not allow animals on the sofas or beds. If you must, there is a cowhide dog blanket (tags says PAWS) available at the main house and a dog quilt at the little house.
- Both houses are SHOES OFF houses. Please leave shoes/boots in the foyer at the main house and on the mat to the right of the little house doors.
- Both houses are also SMOKE FREE houses.
- There are internet connections at both houses. Cellphones do not work well. Connecting them to WiFi Calling helps. There is a TV at the main house, but no cable connection. An HDMI cable is provided to connect to your computer.
- The houses have their own septic systems. We ask that NOTHING be flushed, except septic-friendly toilet paper.
- The houses have their own cisterns for water. In other words, water is delivered by trucks. We ask that you be VERY MINDFUL of your use of water. Water is precious.
- The speed limit in Aspen Trails is 15MPH. Please watch carefully for children, dogs and people walking.
- More information about your stay is provided at the house.
- Last but not least, ENJOY DURANGO!