Vacation Rentals by Owner

Family Wedding Event

Guest: Vicki (Loveland, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/04/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

Our son and daughter-in-law held their wedding in Durango this past summer. I rented this property in order to provide lodging for ourselves and some of the out of state family. It was a perfect location and provided enough outdoor space for us to host a pre-wedding\rehearsal dinner for our out of town guests. We did the food preparations there and the kitchen was perfect! Forrest was excellent to work with and made sure the hot tub was functioning for us. The house could use some cosmetic work, general repair and paint. But, all in all, it served our purpose. I would recommend this property for anyone who would like to enjoy the Durango area in a somewhat rural setting. The downtown area is beautiful but congested with tourist activities. This property allows you to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. It was great fun to watch the train and the glider planes in the distance. Thanks Forrest!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Fassbinder House

Guest: Jim (Durango)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 10/01/10

Thank you Forrest and Shona! We had the pleasure of being the inaugral guests in the Fassbinder house. Excellent job on the remodel. We were a family of five and stayed for an extended amount of time. The location was great and close to everything. We frequently walked down to the river trail to walk our dogs. Owners were very attentive to our needs. Having lived in Durango for most of my life, I would highly recommend this house for families based on its location, comfortability and layout. Thanks Forrest and Shona!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Ski Vacation 2009

Guest: Narum (La Coste TX)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 01/01/10

We visited Dec 27th-Jan 1st. We loved this place there was plenty of room and privacy. The owner, Forest is very helpful and friendlly. Need a large skillet and a griddle, other than that one of best stocked kitchens that we have had. The veiws were great. We never ran out of hot water and we were a large group. The skiing in Purgartory is good also. Shop at City Market and be sure to get the discount card for groceries. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Gossett & Carter Familys
Date of Stay: 09/30/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

This house has been wonderful! The Four Courners Rally was great fun, and the house was great for all of us from out of state. Plenty of parking, privacy and great views. The kitchen / living areas were so comfortable for our large group.

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Guest: Shimas
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

Thank you for sharing your lovely home. We hope to be back this winter for some skiing!

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Guest: Glavin
Date of Stay: 09/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

Had a great time ad apriciated your courtesy and kindness. Loved the nice house and scenery, we had a great time and enjoyed the kitchen and back yard.

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Guest: Laura
Date of Stay: 08/05/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

Thank you Forrest and Shona for providing such a great place for a holiday with and extended family with many children! We had a wonderful time and loved the house!

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great place for famiily gathering

Guest: Koolaide (Silver Spring, MD, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/24/09 Review Submitted: 08/05/09

We used this home for our family reunion. I gave each of my children (and their children) a bedroom and still had extra space. This home had all the resources that we were looking for, and the area has something for all of us to do. The kichen was well equiped (we did most of our own cooking).

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: E. Morse
Date of Stay: 07/14/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

Forrest, thank you so much for the offer! We had a wonderful time, and thank you so much for the accommodations! We especially enjoyed the kitchen . . . isn’t this where families tend to gather? Your home is in a great location and perfectly situated for activities in the Durango area! Thank you for making our trip memorable J E. Morse

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Guest: Justin
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

thanks you for sharing your beautiful home with us. The location and size of the home made for a perfect vacation for our large family! The Location made it so easy to do all of the activities in Durango. Golf at the Glacier Club, and Dalton Ranch, Durango Silverton Railroad,. River Rafting, Mesa Verde, and Shopping on Main Street! What a Beautiful Home and Town. Thank you!

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Guest: Nancy
Date of Stay: 06/02/09 Review Submitted: 05/19/10

The House was very Comfortable and lovely. We visited Mesa Verde, rode the Durango Silverton Train. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/08 Review Submitted: 04/09/08

Casa Verde is awesome! Super cozy and comfortable for multi-family or a romantic getaway for a couple. Very spacious master suite and what a great view of the Anamis Valley! Very clean and convenient location. You can walk to the hot springs from here or a quick drive into town! Very private! For what you can get at Casa Verde I don't know why people would ever go to a hotel/motel to pay so much for a ROOM. A SINGLE ROOM for what you can get this entire house with all the comforts and then some! We've been staying here for years and it keeps getting better every time. Thanks Guys! We'll be seeing you again soon! -=Trev, Bree and Oliver=-

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/23/08

My family and several friends recently returned from a ski trip to Durango. While there we rented the Casa Verde home of Forrest & Shona Jones. This was one of the nicest facilities we have ever stayed in. The furnishings were not only clean, but were absolutely beautiful. The house was located close to the lovely town of Durango and only 20 minutes from the ski slopes. We highly recommend this rental property.

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