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Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (115)
The price is CA $467
per night
CA $939 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

About the area

Durango

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Durango vacation home, you'll find Historic Tram Park and Twin Buttes. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Animas River and Perins Peak State Wildlife Area.
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What's nearby

  • Animas River Trail - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 18 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 16 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

This upscale vacation rental is located on a private 3 acre lot 15min from Durango on a paved road. It is the ideal retreat to return to after a day of site seeing with family and friends.

This beautifully landscaped home has a large, fully fenced, pet friendly yard. The house will sleep 8 people. We offer free WiFi. There are 3 bedrooms each with their own bath plus a queen fold out sleeper sofa in the family room. The entire upper floor is a master suite with a private balcony over looking the yard.

Lake Nighthorse is 10 min away and will open Apr 1st with swimming, boating and fishing. Canoe and kayak available at the lake.

Property manager

Rick Legrand

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: I would prefer small to midsized dog. No cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. Note from host: Wedding receptions and college graduation OK. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Home Secluded Location yet Only15 min Town 10 min Lake
Beautiful Home Secluded Location yet Only15 min Town 10 min Lake

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beautiful peaceful place
Everything you could possibly need, want and ask for! So many positives about this home. So much nature, such a wonderful host, comfortable beds. We enjoyed our time so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chace G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to celebrate my 35th anniversary!
Absolutely lovely, private, quiet and just the perfect place for the world to melt away! It had all the best amenities for a romantic getaway including a gourmet kitchen, wood fireplace and a secluded jacuzzi tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Hide Away
Great house, super fenced in yard, hot tub perfect, fun fun fun!!! Host was super!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Nice and spacious. Three good size bathrooms for each bedroom area. Huge kitchen. We actually saw deer in the yard a couple of times! Heating system is good. Water gets hot pretty quickly. If you are not used to driving on snow and ice, you may want to pass on this property. The drive is very winding and hilly. Luckily, it was mostly gone from the roads for us. We really enjoyed this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A., Frisco

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect
Rick did an amazing job with this house from the space, cooking supplies, everything we needed he had and more. We had 8 adults and 1 infant. There’s more than enough room for more. My husband and I stayed upstairs which made it feel as if we had our own home since it was so private with a beautiful balcony where we watched the sunrise from. The deer came on the property the last morning we were there, it was a nice farewell before we headed home. I hope we get the opportunity to stay at Rick’s again when we come back this fall. Thanks Rick for sharing your beautiful home with my family. I forgot to mention, elevation is about 7500 ft. My husband who struggle with elevation sickness did well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family home!
I will start with the fence for the dogs since it is rare to find fenced properties in the area. It met the requirements to keep my elder dogs inside the massive yard they have. Other details include the massive space you get with the house inside. This was definatley a great spot to stay away from the city but close enough to be able to order food delivery.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango, CO getaway
Beautiful home as advertised. Home is very spacious and of course the hottub is a plus. There is everything you need if you just want to chill out at the hose for days. The only advise/suggestion I would give the owner of the home is to make sure that the fllors are always swept after every visitor departs and that here are tv(s) in the bedrooms. All in all we enjoyed our stay in this home. I would truly recommend anyone who is visiting Durango, CO and is looking at staying at a hotel to instead stay in this beautiful home.-Charles M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing stay
The property was exactly as descibed and even better. We had a 4 and 6 year old in our group and they loved exploring the yard. There was so much space in the house. Thank you for making our weekend so relaxing. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Z., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
This home allowed us the perfect opportunity to relax & unwind. It's a bit off the beaten path, but the respite of quiet surroundings was a welcome change. The house is gorgeous, clean and well-supplied
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
The most perfect getaway from home. We had the best experience at this property and cannot wait to return. Amazing experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic mountain stay
Stayed for 3 weeks. Family reunion with family staying with us and in Durango. Celebrated in Durango. Home was beautiful, well stocked ranging from kitchen supplies to towels to laundry detergent. Jacuzzi was used extensively. Ate both at outside covered table and inside. Younger family enjoyed the fooz ball table and darts. Rick ( our host) lives in house next door and always available when needed Durango only 15 minutes away and is such a beautiful town Everyone loved our home and stay. Well worth the money Thank you Rick
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
We had such a great stay, thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Oasis
Beautiful inside and out. The spacious interior was comfortable and attractive-- superbly equipped kitchen, and excellent bath, bed and laundry facilities. All enhanced by striking photography from the host. There is an expansive deck for grilling with nearby gazebo, and with hot tub in private corner overlooking a fascinating backyard irrigated with sprinkler system--more like a miniature botanic garden than a yard. Mule deer were frequent visitors because of the apple tree there, and a handsome gray fox made its way past one day. NOTE: 1) although it is fenced, the backyard should not be considered pet-proof, and 2) the driveway is a slim asphalt lane through a canopy of trees--vehicles larger than a mid-roof van could not access it easily.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home!
This was our second time staying at Rick's home. It has lots of indoor and outdoor space. We'll defitinely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Property was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week stay
Great house beautiful landscaping, tons to do in Durango. Wildlife in the yard, hot tub outside and comfortable for 7 ladies.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place!
This place is quiet and laid out nice for a family or several couples. I would stay here again next year!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cool house an great property off the beaten path.
Cool place with a cool yard. Not super clean. Lots of cobwebs and dust all over. Bathrooms had clogged drains we had to clean out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
This is a gorgeous property. Everything was to the highest standard and situated in a park-like setting. So peaceful and relaxing. We are most grateful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard W., Odessa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Pretty scenery, excellent location, it’s centrally located and a beautiful property and house. I would recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Few days outside of Durango
Just like the listing says, a pet friendly house outside of town but easy access. Location and house were beautiful. Furnishings and kitchen appliances higher grade. Saw lots of wildlife. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Vacation
Lovely home in beautiful setting. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend for any family wanting to stay in Durango area. Home is fairly close to Durango and after a day of shopping, taking a train ride or sightseeing, it’s a wonderful place to return to and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
BEAUTIFUL house on BEAUTIFUL property! Worked perfectly for us to visit Mesa Verde, Durango, and do some rafting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024