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New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Incredible mountain views from the kitchen, dining and family room.
X-Large Deck with Mountain and Valley views in both directions
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102887 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Animas Mountain Trailhead
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Airport, Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub!

This newly listed modern chalet home is perched high above the Animas Valley. Enjoy some of the best views in Durango, multiple hiking trails nearby, and numerous wildlife that pass by or fly over the property. This unique location allows you to feel like you are far from town, amidst the forest, red cliffs, with the option to watch the valley happenings below - including the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train and the North Pole in November/December. We are just 10 minutes to downtown Durango, 25 minutes to the lifts at Purgatory, and down the road from Durango Hot Springs ~ 4 miles. Although, you can also enjoy a soak in the hot tub located on the expansive deck. This is a perfect location to relax and recharge while having easy access to all of the sights and activities of the Durango Area and the breathtaking San Juan Mountains.

We want to make you vacation relaxing and easy. We provide information about the area including grocery store recommendations, restaurants and things to do.

We also provide high end shampoo, conditioner, body soap, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap and other kitchen condiments so you avoid having to hassle with these little items.

We have top of the line linens with high thread counts, goose down pillows, goose down comforters for every bed with duvet covers laundered every house cleaning, top of the line and extremely comfortable mattresses to ensure a good sleep. We also provide blankets for outside use to enjoy the firepit along with hot tub/spa towels.

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed l Bedroom 4 Two Twin Beds or can be combined as one larger bed l In addition, common area in second living room with two additional twin beds and can be combined for one larger bed. All mattresses are high-end for a good sleep!

The large Master loft bedroom features cathedral ceilings, skylights, a small retreat for reading/relaxing/yoga, and en suite bathroom. The room opens up to the home's north facing windows to allow for great views down the valley to the Needles Mountains and stargazing at night.

Bedroom 2 features incredible views of the valley and mountains including the river and Durango Train as it passes by daily down on the valley floor. Full Bathroom is located just across the hall from this room.

Bedroom 3 features a small view out the window with a en suite bathroom and right outside the bedroom a full living area with a big screen TV and office area with spectacular views.

Bedroom 4 features incredible mountain and valley views. It is a very small room with a flat panel TV on the wall and two twin beds or can be combined as one big bed.

We offer a second set of twin beds in the 2nd living room area in the downstairs room or can be combined as one big bed.

Indoor living: Two separate living/media areas with flat-panel TVs with streaming channels, Sonos wireless sound system, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, humidifiers, and board games.

Outdoor living: Expansive ~1,000 sq ft deck with panoramic views of Animas Valley and the Needles, hot tub, barbecue grills, outdoor seating (except winter), and yard.

Kitchen: Fully equipped, stainless steel Bosch appliances, dishwasher, coffee maker, dining table with seating for ten people.

Road to the Property: During the winter months, usually between late Nov and late Feb, our road may require a 4x4 or AWD and if conditions are very snowy, you could require having chains or snow tires.

Parking: Two-car garage with plenty of storage for your gear. Ample outdoor parking.

Security: There are four security visible cameras outside the property and facing away from the home ensuring guest privacy.

Amenities: we provide shampoo, conditioner, body soap, coffee, sugar, cream, laundry detergent, toilet paper and paper towels.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises, including any where outside the house due to extreme fire risks.
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Pricing: please ensure you input the correct number of guests when making your reservation as we do charge $25 per guests per night when guests count is over 6 guests, which will automatically calculate in the pricing when booking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is on three floors.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets need to be Owner pre-approved.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
You can have up to two dogs. $100 per pet per stay. Pets need to be pre-approved by the Owner before bringing to the property. Must be house broken
No parties or large gatherings are allowed. You may have max of 6 day guests in addition to your overnight guests for day-visiting purposes only.
Absolutely no smoking or open fires of any kind due to high forest fire zone with dry brush and high winds. You could be held personally responsible.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Durango Hot Springs Spa and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area. Durango Discovery Museum and James Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom’s Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Listing - Incredible Animas Valley Views from the House & Hot Tub! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas River, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum. Animas Mountain Trailhead and Durango Community Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

darla k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful, had everything we needed. The views were absolutely beautiful, I didn’t want to leave. Everything was clean and easily accessible to every where we wanted to go in Durango. Would definitely stay here again. The views were worth every penny just loved our stay!
House
Hot air balloons view from the deck.
Our view
View from deck
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Easy reservation checkin process. Beautiful home. Great location. Awesome deck with great views. Easy access to local activities and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. The house is perfectly stocked for a great time for all. Everything has been considered and the owner was very easy to communicate with. This gem is perfect in every way. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with our two families (each with two adults and two kids). Communication leading up to our stay and during our stay was prompt and instructions were clear. The property has stunning views and we chose to spend most of our nights cooking/grilling and eating on the porch. The kids loved the “garage arcade” with ping pong, axe throwing and basketball. There was plenty of space for both of our families! The commute to town was short and gave us access to so many local attractions. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home!

We loved staying here for our quick family getaway. The hosts were wonderful and very responsive to any questions. Great location and stunning views from the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin S., Amarillo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Would definitely stay here again and in the winter you definitely need 4wd. 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views & greatest host!

Great experience with this host! We loved the house and the views. Every concern or comment we had about the property was addressed immediately (within minutes).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rissie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hiking out back door
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view and location

Our family of 4, plus my parents, stayed here for our family vacation this year. The house was very clean and the patio/view was breathtaking. Communication with the owner was fast and easy. He was responsive to any requests I had. The location was perfect. It was a quick drive to purgatory and other fun activities. I would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

We had the best family vacation in Durango. The house was the absolute best!! Great location where you felt out of town, but were so close to everything. We fly fished, rode the train, shopped in town, went to a movie, hiked, went out for food and cooked at the house, rode in kayak's and went to the hatchery. Everything was so nice and easy from this location. The house was beautiful, very updated and comfy. The best views all the way around it!! Would highly recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic Splendor in Durango

From reserving to stay the communication was incredible. We went to Durango to celebrate our son's graduation from Fort Lewis. We were looking for a property that would work for my 88 year old grandma down the line with enough room for everyone to have space and this fit the bill! Just awesome views and deck. We cooked out on the deck and used the hot tub and enjoyed the propane fire ! The train comes by and the whistle blows and it is just delightful. You can feel like you are up in the mountains and relish in the beauty and in just minutes be in downtown Durango!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Georgetown, TX.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Durango Stay!

If you are looking for gorgeous views and plenty of space, you found it here! My husband, daughter and son-in-law were in Durango for a long weekend and this house was perfect! It's an easy less than 10 minute drive to downtown Durango, with a less than 10 minute drive the other direction to the Durango Hot Springs. We all gathered in the mornings on the deck with coffee to enjoy the silence and watch the hawks. We didn't see the bear, but we did have some mule deer right behind the house. You have plenty of space in the house. All the windows and skylights let in amazing natural light. The beds are super comfortable as well. Susan is an excellent host. She's very responsive and the book on everything you need for the house and the area is perfect! The wi-fi was super fast. Susan also gave us some great recommendations on places to go and places to eat. She was spot on with everything! We can't wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place and the host was excellent with communication!! beds were extra comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, privately located house with million dollar views! We absolutely loved the large attached deck with what must be the largest hot tub on the market. A fantastic place to socialize and eat while enjoying the outdoors and fantastic views. We could have spent all day out there. But the house is just as nice. The two living areas (upstairs and down) make it great for a large group to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and had what seemed like new appliances. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms all look recently updated. There is a/c in every room so it's a perfect house for the summer. It is only a 7 minute drive into Durango. So while you felt you were in a remote location, everything Durango offered is right at your finger tips. And if you need something to keep the kids entertained (or adults who can't relax), the garage is filled with games to keep anyone busy for hours. It is a very comfortable house that is well maintained and decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great views. Stayed here with entire family (7 adults and 1 infant). House was great, deck with the views was fantastic. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a wonderful property and our family of six thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We started and ended each day on the outside deck and appreciated the expansive view of the valley and surrounding area. Most notably, the nighttime sky lights up and the property is remote enough to offer excellent conditions for stargazing. Robert is very responsive, and the home was well equipped for our stay. He provides all the necessary items to ensure a hassle-free experience. There was plenty of room for our family and we enjoyed the game room, hot tub and outside fire pit. We appreciate the attention to detail and highly recommend this property. It is perfectly situated and allows easy access to downtown Durango and the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home with fabulous mountain views. Extremely well furnished with plenty of supplies and amenities. Everything was just as described. The hot tub, grill and games in the garage kept everyone happy. Response time was always quick and the renter is very easy to work with. Would love to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

What an amazing, picturesque home! The views could not have been better, and the home had everything we could have wanted or needed. It was close enough to downtown but away from the crowds in a serene setting. We loved hearing the train each day and enjoyed the large deck for peaceful evenings.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable home for a family!

Great house with amazing views! We sat outside on the large deck every-night. Convenient location to town and many activities. Highly recommend this home for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely home!

Our group really enjoyed this stay! Some of the highlights were the huge deck, the large hot tub, the garage games, and the VIEW!! We also really appreciated the equipped kitchen. It was nice to not have to buy or bring every little thing. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aliosn

The house was beautiful. Great way to spend Mother’s Day and enjoy a soccer tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Colorado Getaway

Our week stay at this property was perfect! The communication with the property manager/owner was always great. Wonderful views from all parts of the house, great elevated porch with hot tub and fire table. A plus was the provided supplies like garbage bags, paper towels, spices, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper and laundry supplies. This made our grocery trips quite a bit easier. Located on a very private, quiet street, I think we saw 1 person during our stay. Close to downtown Durango, and Mesa Verde National Park and a couple hours from Telluride and Ouray but the drive is so beautiful you will enjoy every second. Nice walking paths on the Animas river. I can’t think of anything negative about this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soooo Good

This is our second year to stay here and we love it so much. The owners are very nice and super attentive. The house is well stocked and spacious and the views from the deck are amazing. It is an easy drive to town or the mountain. Totally worth it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding property & owner

Outstanding, complete, and timely communication. Very clean. Everything just as pictured. Very nicely maintained. Had one maintenance issue to address (not anything that could be predicted) and the owner could not have addressed this any more quickly - just handled it in superb fashion. Excellent location just north of town but close enough to town so that it's really convenient. The only potential issue for anyone visiting would be that if there is winter weather is very inclement during the stay, the long, relatively steep gravel road/driveway might be intimidating to some renters. Overall 5 stars out of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jowie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property and Location

This property was just as described and the host was extremely responsive and accommodating. The views were breathtaking and the area was very peaceful and quiet! The house was very clean and had everything you need to make your stay comfortable.DefinitelyRecommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scott

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Susan and Scott recently relocated from Carlsbad, CA after 35 years of living there to Durango, CO. Durango is Susan's hometown and Scott is from Houston, TX (Nassau Bay area).

Why they chose this property

This home reminded us of our frequent trips to Switzerland with the extra ordinarily views of Animas Valley and mountains with views from almost every window in the home.

What makes this property unique

Great hiking directly from the house with a popular trail head starting right next to our home. The home also feels out in the woods with frequent wildlife visitors.

Languages:

English

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