Location: Durango, Southwest, Colorado, USA (4 miles to historic downtown Durango; Lightner Creek)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Experience Lightner Creek- Durango's best-kept secret
(the movie "City Slickers" was filmed at the end of the road)
Our secluded moutain chalet's entrance is over a private bridge, which crosses the beautiful Lightner Creek and winds through cottonwood trees up to the house. The chalet itself abuts the mountainside & has its own private trail up to the famed "Mushroom Rocks" plateau (where you can find 1000 yr old Anasazi Indian artwork along the ridge). Look out the expansive windows & high beam aspen ceilings of the home & you will be breathtaken by a few acres of diverse, magnificently landscaped terrain. Some of the features are a private, spring-fed pond stocked with monster rainbows, a couple private beaches & fireplace area on Lightner Creek, & meadows of aspen, cottonwood, pine & fruit trees. It is worth mentioning the fenced-in acreage make great ball fields, playground for kids & adults alike (in the winter, you can sled down the base of the mountain).
The property itself was built in 1997 with expansive windows & high beam ceilings. We have recently remodeled much of the home, including new hardwood floors, river rock fireplace hearth & entire build-out of 1st floor, which includes a large, carpeted kids' playroom. All of the furniture and linens in the home are brand new, which include a beautiful office area w/reclining lounge chair for reading.
I'm sure you already know about all that Durango has to offer & will just mention again that our 24 secluded acres are less than 4 miles from downtown & all the exceptional restaurants.
Back to our location- we are surrounded on three sides by Perin's Peak State Park, which means some of the best hiking/biking is right out the front door (pick up a guidebook & you will see Dry Fork Loop, Colorado Trail, Twin Buttes, Barnroof Point & Perin's Peak are all within walking distance of our home). If you really want the mountain "Durango experience," while being close to historic downtown, you have found the ideal place. It is very rare to find a secluded 24 acres, with functional flat acreage, creek, natural pond and a private mountainside, just 5 minutes to town. Even if you don't stay with us the first time in Durango, please drive by & I bet you will call us on your next vacation to Durango.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$2500-$3500/week (1wk min- 6nts); $400/additional night.
Additional Propane Tank Usage Fee may apply during winter.
Please inquire about Long-Term (Monthly) Rentals.
Credit Check & Refundable Security Deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Durango Mountain Chalet (up through private driveway) - Durango, Colorado Lodging
- Private Driveway & Bridge over Lightner Creek (fish pond in foreground) - Durango, Colorado Lodging
- Kitchen & Upstairs Office Loft - Durango, Colorado Lodging
- Dining Table
- Master Bedroom
- Guest Bedroom
- Guest bedroom - bunk beds
- New Bathroom (entire 1st floor: BR, bathroom & playroom just built out)
- Artisan river rock fireplace hearth
- Frequent deer visitor off of west-side porch
- NE section of yard (viewed off deck)- down to fish pond & Lightner Creek
- NW section of yard (viewed off front deck)
- Monster Rainbows in our natural springwater pond
- Mushroom Rocks (at the top of our private trail up the mountain)
- Nighttime Scene by firepit next to Lightner Creek
- Late Fall Colors in our expansive yard
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We had a neat time at your beautiful property. We especially loved the proximity to Dry Fork & Perin's Peak Wildlife Park. Biking & hiking right from your property is convenient & the family enjoyed the railroad ride to Silverton and the candy store in town. Spending time here with family and nature was wonderful and we hope to return soon.
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We really enjoyed our stay. The home is very beautiful. The kids really enjoyed sledding down the back hill & playing in the snow. We really enjoyed the people of Durango as well.
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The Hudsons & Miller-Maurices loved the time spent here in Durango & your house. It is beautiful! Watching turkeys in the morning is quite a treat. Thank you for allowing us the use of your vacation property.
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I speak for all of us when I say what a perfect place to all come together and celebrate our family. Yoru home is beautiful, roomy, convenient, comfortable. The little ones loved the creek & spacious yard. We had a very nice time together and a big part of that came from spending lots of our time together right here at the house. Thank you- God blessed this area and we are all thankful to have seen it & spent time here.