20 acres of wildlife habitat, truly wonderful bird watching & fly fishing!!
Location: Durango, Southwest, Colorado, USA (12 miles south of Durango on the Animas River!)
Accommodations: Home, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Many of our guests have spent most of their vacation without leaving the property,it is a great place to watch the Rio and relax. We have twenty acres along the Animas River, also Elco Creek that feeds it's own private nature preserve and abundant bird and wildlife area. At 1550 square feet, a nicely appointed two bedroom, two bath home with a newly added greenhouse and plant room that is a great place to read a book and socialize, also an acre of yard to play on, horseshoes and Bocce provided. There is a deck, which wraps around the east and north side and looks down at the River and property, to the north you can see the San Juan Mountains. There are miles of places to walk along the River or creek . The residents are beaver and muskrats, deer and elk. It is a flyway for resident and migratory birds, if you have a birdlist, you likely will be able to add some names.
With the proper licenses and gear, the Animas is rated a Gold Medal stream, when the conditions are right, you are bound to catch some trout. More pics, give us a call.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Lots of classics, maybe a few that you haven't seen but shoulda!!
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: We like a great variety of music..
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: micro, coffe maker, coffe grinder, dishwasher etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: a wide variety of cooking impliments, plenty of settings, glasses, cups and dishes.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : tables and chairs too, an outside swing also.
- Balcony: aka. a deck
- Lanai: yes we do on both levels.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: Sandy beach that is near the swimming area, wet or dry suit needed in early summer.
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Right on the River of Lost Souls, also known as the Animas River
- Mountain View: Views the La Plata Mountains and San Juans
- Other Amenities
- No Smoking! One of the best places to watch birds and wildlife..
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Because this is a wildlife area, your pets must not be allowed to chase the domestic or wildlfe, we expect pets to be well trained and courteous.
- Kid Friendly: Lots of open areas to play, Games [Bocci, Horseshoes]
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- An excellent playwave for kayaking and body-surfing on the River
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200/night, 3 night minimum.
$1200/week.
$3600/month.
$400 damage and reservation deposit secured by personal check
Good pets OK, No Smoking!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
My wife and I were enchanted from the moment we stumbled over this piece of extraordinary property on the Animas River, we answered an ad in the Durango Herald for vacant land. The first year we walked the many plateaus and eventually settled on a hillside to site our home that we would build in two years. We planned a walk out for the upper and lower stories, when we finished , it felt better than we could imagine,it fit the feel of the land and the water, lots of water, we both have operated Flexible Flyers Rafting,in Durango, for 26years, finally we would live on the Rio we loved!!
Why the Owner Chose Durango
We have lived in Southwest Colorado for many years and will call Durango home for many more. Building our own house by the river was a dream come true, and one day it will be our primary home. Until that day, we really enjoy sharing this sweet place with others who come to enjoy the beauty and serenity here.
The Unique Benefits of this Home
Duh, it is on the River of Lost Souls, Elco Creek runs year around and the train bed from the old Durango Steam train is across the River, it is all good...
Property Photos
- 20 acres of wildlife habitat, truly wonderful bird watching & fly fishing!! - Durango Real Estate
- 20 acres of wildlife habitat, truly wonderful bird watching & fly fishing!! - Durango Real Estate
- Newly constructed home in 2006, open living area with great River views - Durango Real Estate
- The new sunroom beckons with spacious warmth.
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Kylie Loncar , Los Lunas,NM
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Barbara Srader , Los Lunas, NM
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In October of 2003, I first laid eyes upon this incredible property, 20 acres along the Animas River south of Durango near the town of Bondad. It was originally the site of an old western town of Elco, which sprang up along the Narrow Gauge Railroad that ran along the river, there was a bridge and the first road, it was also the site of the Pony Express Station, which operated a stable between Durango and Aztec. A series of mesa steps,drop down into the river bottom, an area of wetlands, undisturbed and home to about every form of bird life and wildlife that lives in this area. In September of 2004, I started construction of mine and Robins dream house, we wanted it to fit into the hillside and so we dug it into the hill, half of the lower rooms are underground, the lower story walks out into it's own little mesa. Upstairs, the living room, dining room and kitchen are one big 'great' room, we built a wraparound deck, it looks towards the winding Animas River below. The house is new, we have stayed overnite a few times,when we wake up and go ouside we are amazed at the abundant sounds of the song birds in the morning, the V's of geese going off to work, bald eagles, blue herons etc. etc. It is like stepping into your own private wildlife area, come visit, stay awhile.