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⭐️Premier Host - Serene cabin, the best amenities, north end of James Ranch
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 2650 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
⭐️Premier Host - Serene cabin, the best amenities, north end of James Ranch
The Cabin at JAMES RANCH, tucked away in the Ponderosa pines, is the perfect couples get-away with the just-right balance of serene indoor and easy outdoor living.
Enjoy outdoor living during the warmer months on the ample front porch surrounded with flowers, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. The screened and covered back porch has plenty of space for dining and working in comfort.
During the winter months, relax on the leather sofa in front of the wood burning stove in the vaulted ceiling great room. The dining room shares space with the efficient kitchen perfect for light meal preparations.
Features and amenities:
* 650 Square Ft Interior
* 500 Square Ft of Outdoor living space (including covered/screened in back porch
convenient and safe for bike/ski/snowboard storage)
* Propane BBQ Grill
* High Speed Internet (indoor & outdoor)'
* Wall mounted 44" LG Smart TV/remote controls
* Dish Network
* Sono Sound bar
* Air Conditioning
* Efficiency kitchen (Refrigerator/freezer, Drip coffee maker, toaster oven, convection
hot plate, microwave, convention mini-oven)
* Local coffee provided
* Queen bed with foam topper/feather comforter/percale cotton sheets
* Custom tilted custom walk-in shower with rain head (Body wash, shampoo and
conditioner provided)
* Wood burning stove (wood, fire starter materials provided)
* Quiet thermostat controlled wall heaters in bedroom/bathroom/living room/dining
area
* Slate and hardwood floors
* Wooden slated blinds on all windows for complete privacy
* Ample closet with storage cabinet
* Bathroom suite with dresser and cushioned chair
* Shampoo, conditioner and body wash in wall mounted dispenser in the custom shower
* Towel warmer for a spa experience when stepping out of the custom shower
* Luxurious bathrobes for additional warmth and coziness after shower
* Full-sized washer and dryer also share the dressing area making laundry convenient
(Laundry products provided)
* Individually sealed/packaged large and medium size slippers provided
* Seasonally updated periodicals and recommendation for restaurants, as well as maps
for hiking trails, biking trails
No SMOKING on the premises
Centrally located, the CABIN at James Ranch is:
* Moments from the James Ranch Market where you can shop for Grass-Fed beef, pork,
Artisan-crafted cheese, vegetables, eggs and fruit - all raised, grown and produced on
or near the James Ranch, AND have a delicious AWARD WINNING James Ranch
hamburger, fresh salad and other delicious goodies from the James Ranch Grill.
* 15 minutes to historic charming downtown DURANGO.
* 15 minutes to the slopes of PURGATORY SKI RESORT and Nordic Center
* 5 minutes to the amazing waters under Mother Earth at DURANGO HOT SPRINGS
RESORT & SPA
* 5 minutes to PJ's Gourmet Market/Deli/Bakery
* 5 minutes to Trimble Ace Hardware
* 2 minutes to Honeyville
* 25-30 minutes to Durango Silverton Railroad Station
* Less than an hour's drive on Hwy 550 North to Silverton
* An hour's drive on Hwy 160 West to Mesa Verde
* 20 minutes to Fort Lewis College
Come stay, relax, decompress, disconnect and enjoy all of the year-round activities, outdoor adventures, events and history available in our mountains, river and near by communities. (Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, Mesa Verde, Cortez, Mancos, Bayfield) See you soon.
Enjoy outdoor living during the warmer months on the ample front porch surrounded with flowers, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. The screened and covered back porch has plenty of space for dining and working in comfort.
During the winter months, relax on the leather sofa in front of the wood burning stove in the vaulted ceiling great room. The dining room shares space with the efficient kitchen perfect for light meal preparations.
Features and amenities:
* 650 Square Ft Interior
* 500 Square Ft of Outdoor living space (including covered/screened in back porch
convenient and safe for bike/ski/snowboard storage)
* Propane BBQ Grill
* High Speed Internet (indoor & outdoor)'
* Wall mounted 44" LG Smart TV/remote controls
* Dish Network
* Sono Sound bar
* Air Conditioning
* Efficiency kitchen (Refrigerator/freezer, Drip coffee maker, toaster oven, convection
hot plate, microwave, convention mini-oven)
* Local coffee provided
* Queen bed with foam topper/feather comforter/percale cotton sheets
* Custom tilted custom walk-in shower with rain head (Body wash, shampoo and
conditioner provided)
* Wood burning stove (wood, fire starter materials provided)
* Quiet thermostat controlled wall heaters in bedroom/bathroom/living room/dining
area
* Slate and hardwood floors
* Wooden slated blinds on all windows for complete privacy
* Ample closet with storage cabinet
* Bathroom suite with dresser and cushioned chair
* Shampoo, conditioner and body wash in wall mounted dispenser in the custom shower
* Towel warmer for a spa experience when stepping out of the custom shower
* Luxurious bathrobes for additional warmth and coziness after shower
* Full-sized washer and dryer also share the dressing area making laundry convenient
(Laundry products provided)
* Individually sealed/packaged large and medium size slippers provided
* Seasonally updated periodicals and recommendation for restaurants, as well as maps
for hiking trails, biking trails
No SMOKING on the premises
Centrally located, the CABIN at James Ranch is:
* Moments from the James Ranch Market where you can shop for Grass-Fed beef, pork,
Artisan-crafted cheese, vegetables, eggs and fruit - all raised, grown and produced on
or near the James Ranch, AND have a delicious AWARD WINNING James Ranch
hamburger, fresh salad and other delicious goodies from the James Ranch Grill.
* 15 minutes to historic charming downtown DURANGO.
* 15 minutes to the slopes of PURGATORY SKI RESORT and Nordic Center
* 5 minutes to the amazing waters under Mother Earth at DURANGO HOT SPRINGS
RESORT & SPA
* 5 minutes to PJ's Gourmet Market/Deli/Bakery
* 5 minutes to Trimble Ace Hardware
* 2 minutes to Honeyville
* 25-30 minutes to Durango Silverton Railroad Station
* Less than an hour's drive on Hwy 550 North to Silverton
* An hour's drive on Hwy 160 West to Mesa Verde
* 20 minutes to Fort Lewis College
Come stay, relax, decompress, disconnect and enjoy all of the year-round activities, outdoor adventures, events and history available in our mountains, river and near by communities. (Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, Mesa Verde, Cortez, Mancos, Bayfield) See you soon.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
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Pets
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Smoking
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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About the area
Durango
Located in Durango, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. The Powerhouse and Durango Arts Center 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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What's nearby
- James Ranch - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Animas River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Fort Lewis College - 14 min drive - 20.9 km
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
- Purgatory Resort - 19 min drive - 29.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- James Ranch Grill - 6 min walk
- Hermosa Creek Grill - 3 min drive
- Bar D Chuckwagon - 8 min drive
- Cliffside Bar and Grille - 9 min drive
- Mineshaft Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
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Reviews
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
19 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
James Y.
23 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James Y.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyson P.
17 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay
Tyson P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megin G.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Megin G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin J.
6 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kevin J.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine O.
1 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
11 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynn C.
1 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Lynn C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue A.
12 Jun, 2025
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Sue A.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
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Katherine G.
4 Aug, 2025
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Katherine G.
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10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
18 Sept, 2025
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Aaron W.
17 Jan, 2025
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Kathleen C.
21 Oct, 2024
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Kathleen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin C.
12 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kevin C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
22 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Ken B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
5 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
2 Jan, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeaneen C.
14 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Jeaneen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
LISA W.
1 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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LISA W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Brenda M.
30 Aug, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
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21 Oct, 2024
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About the host
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