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

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    7 min walk
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    19 min walk
  • Animas River
    3 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Durango

In Durango .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Durango Hot Springs Spa and 2 miles (3 km) of Dalton Ranch Golf Club with a stay here. Also, Animas River is within 2 miles (3 km) and San Juan National Forest is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 14 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪J Bar J Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ice Pirates - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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

The Durango Mine Shaft, a humble vacation rental in the Animas Valley in Durango, is nestled among some of the largest pines in the Animas Valley and bordered by a seasonal creek which can be viewed from the two decks or from the comfort of the hot tub. This home offers a true Southwest Colorado experience. Indoors, light a fire and make your gourmet meal in the kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Days filled with activities will have you sleeping well in this home, which sleeps 10. WI FI and cable tv mean you don't lose touch with the world, unless you choose to! For booking information, and information about additional activities available, contact Scott at number listed below.

This home is a 1970's A frame style cabin that has an eclectic Colorado Outdoor Lover's decor. It is set back off the road, on a 2 acre property with an 8 ft privacy fence in the front dividing the shared driveway with another home. There are tons of hiking trails within a short drive. It is located a half mile from Trimble Hot Springs & Spa and 10 minutes to Durango City Limits.

This home is best suited for folks who want to gather together in an open floor plan, enjoy the serenity of the tall trees, play outside during the day in Durango's ENORMOUS backyard, and live the good life in the moment. This is our cabin in the woods that is close to town. It does not boast elegant finishing touches, suburban curb appeal, or the shine of a new home. But it has upgrades where we think it counts, is comfortable and unique. We hope you will enjoy it too!

Durango's Premier Sailing Adventure Company, Peaks and Tides, offers sailing charters for morning and sunset cruises, lessons, team building stay and sail packages and more with exclusive offers for Mineshaft guests.


( Sales Tax ID # 25200381)
Keywords: House, Boat, Sailing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hot Tub

Property manager

Scott Frazer

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

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
  • 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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

Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles House
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles Durango
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles House
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles Durango
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Logan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Awful Experience
Pin link through VRBO takes you to the neighbors house which is extremely hard to get out of. The actual address looks like someone’s personal house (it is). You can’t see the “metal privacy fence” at night and you feel like you’re trespassing while trying to find the house. We tried reaching out to the property manager, Scott. We left a voicemail and a text after he didn’t answer. Scott responded 2 hours later with a text that didn’t make sense. House had mouse poop on the beds and unwashed sheets. We are extremely unimpressed with the professionalism of this property. We travel often for work and use VRBO all the time. We have never had an experience like this. We do not recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint but interesting...
Nice, private and roomy. Met our needs and great overall location for our time spent in the area. Property just seemed "tired" and in need of some work. Couple of quirky items/areas (laundry drain, upstairs bathroom), but again, sufficient. Owner responded well to a couple of issues we had. Hard to find (or understand where to look) in the dark - better explanation on what will be found when you get there would have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hughes R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well kept.
Clean place with nice hot tub. A little tricky getting luggage from the cars up to the house, but overall a nice place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and great location!
Very roomy and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Varner H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden
Cabin was adequate. Hard to see address behind the weeds. Wish the description would have said an irrigation ditch was right beside the cabin, as we had a toddler in the party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not so much
Great location. Air condition was a smaller unit and did not cool the house so we had to keep windows and doors open. Each bedroom had its own air system and was good. Parking is an issue for 12 people but Scott was great helping work it out. The grills have holes rusted in the bottom but worked. The place served it’s purpose but would not recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We only got to stay two nights since we were passing through, but wish it was longer! Wonderful, peaceful place to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kattie P., Surprise

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway
This place was cool. Lots of spiders and I’m sure we had some sort of rodent as our food that was left on the counter had corners missing and chew marks on the bags/food. Otherwise this place was a perfectly placed getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods with a river running through it!
It was amazing, hiking trails, secluded and a very open cabin plan to include everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby C.

Average
The property was slightly outdated. There is a bit of a walk to property from parking. This was a chore hauling in and out luggage and kids things. Not much room for little kids to play outside and one area was covered with dog poop. Otherwise worked fine for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
New years 2024
Nice clean cabin and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place Close To It ALL!
Had a great time staying at this cozy cabin that it just a quick drive to Durango and surrounded by everything that outdoor enthusiasts LOVE! Clean and cozy space, great for families and groups of friends! Communication with host was perfect stay was seamless! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little quaint home
Had a great time, plenty of room and lots of laughter!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful well equipped property. Our host Scott was wonderful. Very peaceful location in the trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a larger group to visit Durango
Great location. Owners very friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin by the crrek.
Loved our stay. Beutiful scenery. It was a bit difficult for my 91 year old dad to get into the house; just for anyone with disabilities, a bit of a uphill path and 10 stairs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had an excellent time at the Mineshaft! The kids enjoyed the stream in front of the house, they loved hiking up the mountain behind the house, we all enjoyed the hot tub, and there was plenty of patio space for all 12 of us to hang out on. It isn’t too far from Durango (7 min.) or Purgatory (15 min.). If you are looking for a luxurious vacation home, this isn’t it. It is rustic and has character. It was perfect for our family. It’s not very roomy inside, but we spent most of our time outside and doing various adventures around the area. I will say, if you have bad knees, or if you are going with older people who don’t get around very easy, this probably isn’t a good place for you to stay. It is a short uphill hike to the house, and you have to walk up a pretty steep staircase to get in to the house. That’s not really a complaint, just a warning for those who need to consider something like that on their vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lacking a little
Overall the house was ok. Seems like the pics were a doctored up version of what we found on arrival. A/C was ineffective. The house was hot, deck and outdoor furniture could use some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Had a good time. Plenty of room and pretty much everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and relaxed
The kitchen is just as pictured, clean and updated. The bathrooms are nice and had everything we needed. Enjoyed the hot tub in the chilly evenings. My only critiques are about cosmetic things outside that didn’t affect anyones stay. Very happy overall and would recommend others to choose the Mineshaft for a cozy hangout.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Vacation at Mineshaft
Very nice cabin and property. Close to Durango and other activities but at the same time secluded. Tremendously enjoyed our stay, especially sitting out on the deck near the small creek. Kids enjoyed hiking up into the woods behind the cabin. No issues at all with the property - will definitely consider coming back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mine shaft
This rustic A frame cabin is quaint, there is a stream along side the house; furniture and beds were comfortable. House VERY clean and neat. The kitchen is amazing and is fully stocked. 2 different patio areas, 2 grills and a hot tub! The master room has its own little deck. House has a Nice view of the mountains. We had 5 adults in our party and had plenty of space.. Scott was an attentive host, an easy to get a hold of. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
Our group of 7 really enjoyed our stay at this lovely property! Nestled in the trees with great views, a stream running by the front patio, and easy access to Durango - we couldn’t have found a better spot! In addition to three private bedrooms, there is a loft space with two full beds, which was perfect for us all to have our own space. While the house leaned a bit rustic, it had most everything we needed and was comfortable for a two night stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H., Pagosa Springs

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute wedding decision.
There were 5 of us that needed a place to stay instead of driving home. The Mineshaft was the perfect place and close to the venue. Wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely older but cozy cabin
The cabin is exactly how they described on the post. Older but cozy environment. Perfect central location, we were minutes away from Purgatory resort, horse carriage adventures, Downtown Durango, Hot Springs. There were a few downers for me because I like luxury but not deal breakers. I wear makeup, the lighting is definitely different than I’m used but once again, not a deal breaker. View was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022