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Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

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Gas firepit with seating on the Animas River
Gas firepit with seating on the Animas River
Exterior
Deck with views of the Animas
Deck with views of the Animas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

Our 2 bed / 2 bath cabin (Ariel's Nest) sits directly on the Animas River on over 3 acres and is only 4 miles (6 minutes) to historic Downtown Durango. Enjoy a private river front setting with room to room to roam (and fish), while being close to all of the incredible amenities and recreational experiences that Durango has to offer. The ample outdoor space/decks with seating and a large fire pit will allow you to enjoy the amazing setting on the Animas River.

The cabin features the expected vacation rental amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, BBQ Grill, washer/dryer (laundry detergent provided) and there is plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and trailers. High speed Starlink WIFI was installed in March 2024 with speeds over 100mbs. While the kitchen is fully stocked - it does not have a dishwasher.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Main Floor)
2nd Bedroom - 2 Twins (Top Floor)

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango on 20 May 2026 start from £200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Animas River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mercy Regional Medical Center and Animas River Trail. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Area Tourism Office are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly and clean close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the clean, pet-friendly space and convenient location! We’d love to host you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint C.

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

Awesome place in durango

Stayed for a snowmobiling trip and was a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2025
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group, and are so glad to hear that you had an amazing stay for your snowmobiling trip. We look forward to having you stay with Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

John Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The idea and location are pretty good. The home needs to be updated to meet VRBO standards. Property management team was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the location and appreciated the responsiveness of our property management team. We also value your input about the home and will be sure to pass your comments along as we continue to make improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ R.

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

Excellent Property

Excellent property with awesome views of the river and short distance from lots to do in Durango. House was exactly as described. The location is very private and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the excellent views, privacy, and quiet of the property, as well as the convenient location near Durango’s attractions. It’s great to know the house met your expectations. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jamie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great property, kinda yucky house. Bedding was full of hair and had actual piles of acorns under the comforter (!!), couch was filthy, dishes were dirty, patio a mess. Management was quick to respond to our complaints at least and did refund our cleaning deposit. It’s too bad that the profit that must be made doesn’t get put into upgrading/up keeping the home. The location and grounds are so lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness issues you encountered during your stay. We appreciate you recognizing our team’s quick response and refund of the cleaning deposit. Your comments are very helpful, and we are taking steps to address these concerns to ensure future guests have a much better experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and grounds, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a more comfortable stay in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tate B.

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

River property

Had a great weekend on the river. Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Great time in Durango

Best of both worlds - a cabin in the woods and close to all of Durango. I fished in the morning, golfed the next! Really had a great time. Cabin was super and we’d come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Close to everything

Close to town, Close to the River, Close to Everything. House as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue j.

Relaxing week

The house was clean. We had a great time. Enjoyed the river and saw a deer a few nights. The fire pit was a plus on cool nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria E.

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

Cabin

The cabin was in the perfect location. We could watch the rafters on the river. Everything was clean. It was close enough to the sites we wanted to see but isolated enough we could relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Hidden treasure

Hearing the Animas River from our deck was so peaceful. We ate all our dinners from the second floor deck looking out on the property and the river . We really enjoyed our stay, hopefully returning here again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AL M.

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

vacation

terrific
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lacy M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The best thing about this place is the location. It’s on the river and close to town. But everything else was pretty uncomfortable. No central AC/heat and only one window would open downstairs and two upstairs. The comforter was dirty when we arrived (this was handled by management) and the coffee maker and the couch were both broken. Overall very disappointing rental for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the riverfront location and proximity to town, we’re truly sorry to hear that other aspects of your stay fell short of expectations. We appreciate you bringing the issues with the comforter, coffee maker, and couch to our attention—our team was glad to respond quickly to the cleaning concern, and we’re actively working on repairs and replacements where needed. We also understand your discomfort regarding the limited ventilation and lack of central climate control. Your input is invaluable and will help us make improvements for future guests. We’re sorry your experience was disappointing and appreciate your honesty.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

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

Great Place!

We were very happy staying at this rental. We asked to stay an extra day because the location was great for fall fishing, and the management was very responsive and accommodating. We enjoyed 'smores on the firepit and made use of one of the two grills. Nice to have laundry available as well. The kitchen is kind of small, but it met our needs nicely. We will be back if at all possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your family and are glad you had an enjoyable time with the fishing and firepit. We look forward to having you stay with Durango Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fan unit smelled like it was on fire. Some furniture should be replaced due to wobbly legs. Down stairs shower was either freezing cold or burning hot while showering.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues with the fan, furniture, and shower temperature during your stay. We take these concerns seriously and will address them promptly to ensure a better experience for future guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at the Animas River Cabin. It was very quiet and yet close to Durango downtown. We also enjoyed the fire pit next to the river. The manager was very helpful during our check-in. I would rent this cabin again next time back.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2024
We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay at the Animas River Cabin! It's wonderful that you found the location quiet yet convenient to downtown Durango, and that you were able to enjoy the fire pit next to the river – what a serene setting! We're glad to hear that our manager was helpful during your check-in process. Thank you for your kind words, and we'd be thrilled to welcome you back to the cabin next time you're in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie h.

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

Great place close to town

We stayed here for several days while our house was under construction. The house is wonderfully located in a secluded spot right on the river but is also close to town as well as great retail options. The host is terrifically accommodating, and the house is very clean and well furnished, in a cute and casual style. The outdoor space is beautiful with a view of the river. Visitors should be aware there is a set of stairs between the master bedroom/main living area and the kitchen/dining area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your family, and are glad you had an enjoyable time, especially with the outdoor spaces. We look forward to having you stay with Durango Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Beautiful setting

Property location very private, right on the Animas River. Property management was extremely responsive to our every need. Living room is downstairs and kitchen is upstairs. We would have liked to have a king bed upstairs in the large bedroom, but there were twin beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at our property. We greatly appreciate your comments and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the privacy and beautiful location right on the Animas River. We're glad to know that our property management team was able to meet your needs and provide responsive assistance throughout your stay. Your comfort and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us, and we're always here to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Regarding the layout of the property, we understand your preference for a king bed in the large bedroom upstairs. We appreciate your feedback on this matter, and it's valuable information for us as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We'll certainly take this into consideration for future improvements. Once again, thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope you had a memorable time by the river, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Quiet Getaway

This rental is close to businesses and restaurants, but it feels like it is much further out in the countryside. I enjoyed walking down to the river each morning. Internet was fast for streaming with no lag. I knew this when I booked it, but the kitchen is on the second floor. If my knees stay good, I plan on staying at this rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Meredith L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy

"Cabin" is the operative word

Agreeably, this location is unique because the river is close enough that it can be heard from the deck and patio of the house but the path to it is overgrown, kind of non-friendly access. We were given instructions that upon leaving after our stay to lock the gate near the county road that the cabin is off of but that lock is non-existent. After the other cabin was vacated we would have appreciated being able to bar access from the road late at night. Another safety issue is that several of the windows were inoperable due to the mechanisms being broken. Two wouldn't close and a couple wouldn't open. Screens on the doors and all windows would be nice as well as we wanted fresh air but not the moths. Yes, it's a cabin with some of that charm but the floorplan is awkward. More comfortable seating in the one main room would help considerably as there is one couch and the rest are upright chairs...not exactly hang-out-able. Having two bathrooms and the overall privacy is a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for choosing Vacation Rental Collective for your recent stay, and for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your thoughtful comments as they help us enhance the experience we provide to our guests. We're delighted to hear that you found the unique proximity of the river's sound to be a special feature of our cabin. We apologize, however, for any inconvenience you experienced with the overgrown path to the river. Your feedback regarding the access is noted, and we'll look into ways to improve this aspect to ensure a more guest-friendly path. Regarding the gate lock, we apologize for any confusion caused by the non-existent lock. Your safety and security are a priority for us, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter. We're sorry to learn about the broken window mechanisms and the lack of screens on doors and windows. Your comments highlight areas that need our immediate attention, and we'll take steps to address these issues to ensure your comfort and convenience. It's great to know that you appreciated the charm of the cabin and its overall privacy. Your feedback on the floorplan and seating in the main room is valuable, and we'll explore ways to make this space more comfortable and inviting for our guests. Thank you for your candid feedback, and we hope that despite the issues you mentioned, you were still able to enjoy the privacy, two bathrooms, and the cabin's unique charm. If your travels bring you back to the area, we would be grateful for another opportunity to host you and offer you an improved experience that aligns with your expectations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert C.

very nice and great views!

great place to visit and stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

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