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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪41 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

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

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.
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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
I would prefer small to midsized dog. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Historic Tram Park, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Animas River Trail - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kachina Kitchen - ‬17 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 215 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great house to stay in, clean, beautiful views and a quick drive into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
House was huge for just 2 couples( originally there was suppose to be 3 couples). There was alot of storage if you are staying lo ger than 4 days. Nice big kitchen if you want to cook. We could of used more towels there was only 2 per bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting, so relaxing having coffee/cocktails on the porch. We had a daily visit from a sweet cat, too. Home was clean, beds comfortable, and had plenty of kitchen necessities. Thanks for sharing your home, Rick.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful home. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super easy. The large kitchen has extras like garbage disposal, large refrigerator with ice maker, commercial grade appliances.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house, peaceful and relaxing.Hiked every morning and relaxed each afternoon on the wonderful, shaded porch overlooking a beautiful yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was very pleasant and quiet. Lots of deer, turkeys and one bear. The most well behaved cat also lives there under the porch. Hot tub and hammockwas very relaxing. Cobwebs on most light fixtures, mattresses in both upstairs and downstairs main bedrooms were worn out. A couple cooking pots were so old and worn out, they were not usable. Minor things, but very fixable. Artwork was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great stay, especially with dogs

We really enjoyed this house. The fenced yard was amazing for our dogs and the home was spacious and comfortable. We also enjoyed the big patio and loved the semi-secluded location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

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

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay in Durango! The house was very spacious, with everything you could possibly need, and laid out to give plenty of separation. We spent lots of time on the porch just enjoying the breeze and the sounds of the wind through the trees. We saw deer in the yard, and the kitty cat that hung out was very sweet. Very good location for going to Durango and Mesa Verde. We would definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY D.

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

Allison M.

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

Beautiful stay with nearby lake

This is the most beautiful property we have stayed at in Durango. The house is open and airy, with a beautiful deck and kitchen. The house is situated at the end of a quiet street, where the only noises we heard were birds chirping. Our teens loved the downstairs den with the comfy couches and TV for downtime. Rick was the perfect host; very responsive and sent detailed information about the property in advance of our stay. We loved the proximity to Lake Nighthorse and downtown Durango, too.
Kayaking at Lake Nighthorse.
Friendly feline visitor, stopped by daily for scratches behind the ears and lake trout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci P.

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

Beautiful place

We had such a great stay, thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was clean and comfortable. Going up to second floor master bathroom; steep narrow steps and if you’re over 5’ 6” tall watch your head. Once you’re upstairs watch very closely for trip hazard. One in the hallway and one going into the bathroom there is about a 4 inch step. If you’re an early riser like myself you may not have water. Rick was very accommodating and friendly, when I called him very early in the morning about the water because my wife was sick, he came down right away. He explained the water pressure drops when the sprinkler system started in the morning. I am 75 years old, I would probably stay there again but it would have been better had I known ahead of time about the stairs and trip hazards. Nice to see the deer and wild turkey in the yard and a beautiful view from the upstairs balcony. Peaceful and great porch setting area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chace G.

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

Cynthia W.

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

Anita P.

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

10/10 Excellent

jackie m.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Beautiful property

Great place to stay. We really enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Beautiful house and beautiful location

The layout of the house was perfect for three adult females. We each had our own section of the house. The house was very clean. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was as well as all paper products, including paper towels, toilet paper, and Kleenexes in every room. There was plenty of dishwashing soap as well as laundry soap, and trash bags. We also enjoyed the cat that hung around.The outside of the house was beautiful and we enjoyed all of the outdoor seating.The only negative was the air conditioning did not keep the house very cool. Also, we would have enjoyed a hammock on the hammock stand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious home with a lovely outdoor space. It's great for small family gatherings. It even comes with an outdoor cat. (I would have loved to take him home!) It's a bit of a drive to town (15 minutes), but we liked being in the peaceful atmosphere. Our only negative was the upstairs master suite was overly warm for us and too many windows to the east so early morning light was a problem as we had to leave the windows open. Durango had higher than normal temps and the AC didn't reach to the upstairs. As long as temps are normal, it wouldn't be a problem. We would definitely stay again during cooler times!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Z.

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

Rita S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

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

Ruth P.

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

Great place!

We always prefer to stay a bit out of town, more in nature, and this house was perfect. It has everything you could want and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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