Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Durango, CO

Animas River Trail
‪15 min drive‬
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
‪15 min drive‬
Fort Lewis College
‪18 min drive‬
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master suite bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This upscale vacation rental is located on a private 3 acre lot 15min from Durango on a paved road. It is the ideal retreat to return to after a day of site seeing with family and friends.

This beautifully landscaped home has a large, fully fenced, pet friendly yard. The house will sleep 8 people. We offer free WiFi. There are 3 bedrooms each with their own bath plus a queen fold out sleeper sofa in the family room. The entire upper floor is a master suite with a private balcony over looking the yard.

Lake Nighthorse is 10 min away and will open Apr 1st with swimming, boating and fishing. Canoe and kayak available at the lake.

Property manager

Rick Legrand

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

I would prefer small to midsized dog. No cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

Note from host: Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hillcrest Golf Club and Ski Hesperus are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Historic Tram Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.

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What's nearby

Animas River Trail - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
Durango Area Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
Fort Lewis College - 18 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 16 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive
‪Applebee's - ‬15 min drive
‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬15 min drive
‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Historic Tram Park, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum. Twin Buttes and Animas River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

KATHY D.

15 May 2025

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

Beautiful & Peaceful

We had beautiful mule deer as visitors as well as an awesome kitty. Thanks for a very peaceful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

9 May 2025

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

Wonderful house in a beautiful setting

We loved our stay. The location and views are magical. The house is large and well-appointed. I would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

8 Mar 2025

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

Amazing beautiful peaceful place

Everything you could possibly need, want and ask for! So many positives about this home. So much nature, such a wonderful host, comfortable beds. We enjoyed our time so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chace G.

18 Feb 2025

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

Perfect place to celebrate my 35th anniversary!

Absolutely lovely, private, quiet and just the perfect place for the world to melt away! It had all the best amenities for a romantic getaway including a gourmet kitchen, wood fireplace and a secluded jacuzzi tub!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon U.

2 Feb 2025

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

Mountain Hide Away

Great house, super fenced in yard, hot tub perfect, fun fun fun!!! Host was super!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

25 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M S.

14 Jan 2025

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

Very nice

Nice and spacious. Three good size bathrooms for each bedroom area. Huge kitchen. We actually saw deer in the yard a couple of times! Heating system is good. Water gets hot pretty quickly. If you are not used to driving on snow and ice, you may want to pass on this property. The drive is very winding and hilly. Luckily, it was mostly gone from the roads for us. We really enjoyed this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

12 Jan 2025

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

The house was perfect

Rick did an amazing job with this house from the space, cooking supplies, everything we needed he had and more. We had 8 adults and 1 infant. There’s more than enough room for more. My husband and I stayed upstairs which made it feel as if we had our own home since it was so private with a beautiful balcony where we watched the sunrise from. The deer came on the property the last morning we were there, it was a nice farewell before we headed home. I hope we get the opportunity to stay at Rick’s again when we come back this fall. Thanks Rick for sharing your beautiful home with my family. I forgot to mention, elevation is about 7500 ft. My husband who struggle with elevation sickness did well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

3 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo E.

24 Dec 2024

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

Great Family home!

I will start with the fence for the dogs since it is rare to find fenced properties in the area. It met the requirements to keep my elder dogs inside the massive yard they have. Other details include the massive space you get with the house inside. This was definatley a great spot to stay away from the city but close enough to be able to order food delivery.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

21 Dec 2024

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

Durango, CO getaway

Beautiful home as advertised. Home is very spacious and of course the hottub is a plus. There is everything you need if you just want to chill out at the hose for days. The only advise/suggestion I would give the owner of the home is to make sure that the fllors are always swept after every visitor departs and that here are tv(s) in the bedrooms. All in all we enjoyed our stay in this home. I would truly recommend anyone who is visiting Durango, CO and is looking at staying at a hotel to instead stay in this beautiful home.-Charles M.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

15 Dec 2024

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

Beautiful, relaxing stay

The property was exactly as descibed and even better. We had a 4 and 6 year old in our group and they loved exploring the yard. There was so much space in the house. Thank you for making our weekend so relaxing. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Z.

4 Dec 2024

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

Perfect Stay

This home allowed us the perfect opportunity to relax & unwind. It's a bit off the beaten path, but the respite of quiet surroundings was a welcome change. The house is gorgeous, clean and well-supplied

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

2 Nov 2024

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

Honeymoon

The most perfect getaway from home. We had the best experience at this property and cannot wait to return. Amazing experience

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

30 Oct 2024

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

Fantastic mountain stay

Stayed for 3 weeks. Family reunion with family staying with us and in Durango. Celebrated in Durango. Home was beautiful, well stocked ranging from kitchen supplies to towels to laundry detergent. Jacuzzi was used extensively. Ate both at outside covered table and inside. Younger family enjoyed the fooz ball table and darts. Rick ( our host) lives in house next door and always available when needed Durango only 15 minutes away and is such a beautiful town Everyone loved our home and stay. Well worth the money Thank you Rick

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

15 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful place

We had such a great stay, thanks!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad F.

4 Oct 2024

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

Durango Oasis

Beautiful inside and out. The spacious interior was comfortable and attractive-- superbly equipped kitchen, and excellent bath, bed and laundry facilities. All enhanced by striking photography from the host. There is an expansive deck for grilling with nearby gazebo, and with hot tub in private corner overlooking a fascinating backyard irrigated with sprinkler system--more like a miniature botanic garden than a yard. Mule deer were frequent visitors because of the apple tree there, and a handsome gray fox made its way past one day. NOTE: 1) although it is fenced, the backyard should not be considered pet-proof, and 2) the driveway is a slim asphalt lane through a canopy of trees--vehicles larger than a mid-roof van could not access it easily.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita S.

4 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful spacious home!

This was our second time staying at Rick's home. It has lots of indoor and outdoor space. We'll defitinely stay here again

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sue W.

29 Sept 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property

Property was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

14 Sept 2024

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

Week stay

Great house beautiful landscaping, tons to do in Durango. Wildlife in the yard, hot tub outside and comfortable for 7 ladies.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

6 Sept 2024

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

Excellent place!

This place is quiet and laid out nice for a family or several couples. I would stay here again next year!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole F.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cool house an great property off the beaten path.

Cool place with a cool yard. Not super clean. Lots of cobwebs and dust all over. Bathrooms had clogged drains we had to clean out.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

30 Aug 2024

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

awesome

This is a gorgeous property. Everything was to the highest standard and situated in a park-like setting. So peaceful and relaxing. We are most grateful.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard W.

27 Aug 2024

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

Excellent location

Pretty scenery, excellent location, it’s centrally located and a beautiful property and house. I would recommend this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

25 Jul 2024

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

Few days outside of Durango

Just like the listing says, a pet friendly house outside of town but easy access. Location and house were beautiful. Furnishings and kitchen appliances higher grade. Saw lots of wildlife. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Master suite

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Master suite bath

Spaces

About this property