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Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views

This private, cozy cottage is nestled on a 19 acre parcel in the East Animas Valley, just a couple of miles north of the Durango city limits. You will enter the property through an electronic gate and continue on a 500 foot private road towards the Red Hermosa Cliffs. Beyond the cliffs is nothing but picturesque forest service land for hundreds of miles. On the property there is a private, covered tennis court for your personal use and high speed internet!

This secluded property, only 2 miles from Durango, is in a beautiful river valley abundant with tall Ponderosa Pines and enormous oaks. At 6500 feet in elevation there are great views of the La Plata Mountains with a perfect combination of warm winter days and cool summer nights. Plus you are only a 25 minute drive to the Durango Mountain Ski Resort.

This home is beautifully furnished with antiques and art. The main floor has vaulted ceilings and large windows to show off mother nature's beauty. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor, and a second bedroom (lofted, open concept) with private bath is on the second floor. The granite countertop kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs, or you can barbeque on the west covered porch with the gas grill.

After a long day exploring this wonderful area, enjoy dinner on the large southern deck with a fully gated porch. Only 30 minutes away, visit the astonishing cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved kids are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved pets are welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, please pick up butts

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 38-3737511
Property # 118702
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Hillcrest Golf Club. The Powerhouse and Durango Arts Center are also worth visiting. 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

  • Animas River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Animas River Trail - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 39 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 12 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Pappy’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fort Lewis Rocket Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views?

As of 15 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views on 21 May, 2026 start from S$354, 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 Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Animas River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas Museum and Animas Mountain Trailhead. Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Durango Community Recreation Center are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming. Location was great and cottage was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Alexis and her family were great guests! Happy to welcome them back anytime or highly recommend them to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, quiet and comfortable. Loved watching the deer that frequented the property. House was clean and convenient.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec, 2025
Celia and Michael were great guests in every way. Welcome back anytime and highly recommended to other guests
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location just outside of Durango. Close to most things anyone might want to do in a mountain town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2025
Great guests in every way! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful hidden gem. The location was perfect and great host fill in, thank you Brett. Would highly recommend if looking for a quiet, peaceful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
Julie was a great guest in every way! Hope to be able to host and welcome her back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wally

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time loved the Cottage it was perfect just what we dreamed it would be. Such warmth and comfort. Look forward to staying with you again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Karen and her husband were great guests in every way! Love to have them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch!! Highly recommend this cottage.From dog friendly to just pure perfection. J.D. BERTRAND
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
James, his wife and pooch…. just perfect guests in every way!! Love to welcome them back to any of our homes, anytime! Highly recommend them to other hosts as well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Love the property.

Property was as advertised. Updated and very clean. Excellent location. Close to town. Great place for biking and golf. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Phil, his wife and friend were great guests!! It would be a pleasure to welcome them back to any of our homes, anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and well maintained. The house is just far enough of the road to be really quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Nice guests! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! Quiet, clean and had everything needed for my 5 day stay. Lana was incredible. I have stayed on two of her properties and would chose only to stay with her properties but it doesn't always work out. I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Donna is an exceptional guest every time she stays in one of our homes. Very neat and tidy, quiet and always communicates well. Love having her on the properties and always welcome to come back again and again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

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

Immaculate, comfortable home with everything you need for your stay.

Location was an acceptable location for heading out to other adventures.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2024
Sandy, Bill and Sadie ( their pooch ) were great guests! Welcome back anytime in any of our homes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay! Quiet yet convenient to town. So very nice for our pups. You can close off the porch yet it's still open to the backyard fenced dog area. Very handy! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Lana is very friendly and check in/check out was easy. Thank you for a great vacation. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2025
Cari and her family were excellent guests! Neat and tidy, respectful, good communicators and brought along dogs that were very well-behaved. Cari is welcome back anytime and highly recommended to other Hosts!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

It was wonderful!

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Courtney~ Happy to hear you enjoy the Cottage and your experience in Durango! Come back and see us again sometime! Best, Lana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Cozy & Peaceful

Cabin was very clean, comfortable and a great location. Owners were very accommodating. Can’t wait head back to Durango!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2020
Thanks for being a great guest Tim! I so appreciate the effort you and your party made to leave the Cottage the way in which you received it. Jessica my housekeeper was happy as well. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Christmas to New Years

The place was convenient to town but peaceful and rural. House was immaculate and well appointed. We had a lovely time with our dogs and will go again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2025
Great guests in every way! Welcome back to any of our homes in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j b.

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

Great place close to town

The property is as described. Had everything you need and was close to town, yet so quiet. Also you cant see it in the pictures but you can close the entire porch (with gate) that opens to a small fenced yard area that was perfect for our 90lb dog.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2025
Great guests! Love to have them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect getaway!

This cottage was perfect! It was a short distance from Durango yet it felt like we were totally secluded. Even the drive to and from along the Animas River was beautiful. Lana was super responsive to any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Mary & Gary were just great guests! Love to have them come and stay with us again. Highly recommend them to other hosts as well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great

We had an awesome week! Perfect size for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in the Cottage. Thanks for staying with us David & Tracy. Come and see us again sometime!! Best, Lana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Ski cottage

Me, my wife and three kids, ages 2-8, had a great week at the cottage. Just as advertised, plenty of privacy, fun setting and conveniently located 6 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from Purgatory Mountain Resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you James for taking the time to write a review on the Cottage. I'm very happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the Cottage and your experience in Durango! The sweet note left by your young daughter in our guest book warmed my heart! Make sure to come and see us again sometime! All the best, Lana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Sweet Cottage, perfect distance to Town.

Great stop! Spent a beautiful weekend at the cottage and in town. Just close enough to Uber into town, but far enough away to feel like you are out in the country. Lana was great to work with and was gracious to let us rent an extra night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you Laura for the wonderful review on the Cottage. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come and see us again sometime, soon! All the best, Lana
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

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

Lincoln Ne

Awesome!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Laurie, her husband and pooch were awesome guests! Hope to have them back to any of our homes in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz p.

Wonderful Getaway

Very sweet house in a beautiful setting. A little bit of snow made it magical. The house had everything we needed for cooking a big meal and enjoying time with family. The tennis court and hot tub added to the fun. Loved the location just a few minutes out of town. Thanks Lana.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks Liz for the great review and for being terrific guests! Hope you'll come back and see us again sometime, soon! Best, Lana
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy N.

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

Beauty, peaceful, quiet and close to town

This was a great place to stay if you are looking to do things in and around Durango, CO. The property is well managed, clean, and has all the amenities of home. Wish I could have stayed another week. Was perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, only a short drive to all the amenities of city life. All close to the beauty Colorado has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks Wendy for the great review on the Cottage! So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. I look forward to your return... Best, Lana
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Loved it

The family and I thought this was the nicest place we have ever rented. The off season price was not a lot more than a hotel room in Durango. Most definitely a do again. Thanks Lana. Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

parsons c.

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

What an amazing place!!!

From the moment we pulled up to the cottage with the cliffs in the back round we were in awww... Then once we got inside the place was so clean and has everything you need to cook with and such a beautiful place. We are already talking about our next trip here. So close and covenant to everything too. Everything was spot on...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Chris- I'm very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in the Cottage. Thanks for the very nice review! I will look forward to your return... Best, Lana
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jan o.

My husband and I were in durango for five nights .

My husband and I really enjoyed The Cottage beautiful location . The cottage was very comfortable and clean with wifi and direct TV. Close to Dalton Creek golf course with great restaurants too. Just a ten minute drive from downtown Durango and the train to Silverton. If we ever return to durango we would not hesitate to contact Lana again and hopefully we could stay at this lovely cottage again. Jim and Jan from Texas
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks Jim & Jan for the very nice review on the Cottage! Come and see us again sometime!! All the best, Lana

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