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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
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas Mountain Trailhead
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪36 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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
Property Registration Number 38-3737511

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park 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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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas Mountain Trailhead - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom’s Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 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.

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 Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum. Animas Mountain Trailhead and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

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

Lincoln Ne

Awesome!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B., Grand junction, colorado

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Wendy N., Princeton, TX

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

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

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

Beautiful property!

Absolutely loved the location along a quiet stretch of “country” road yet we were a stone’s throw to downtown. We love to ride our bikes and look for places along this stretch of road and we lucked out finding this gem! House is extremely well stocked and felt like home as it had everything we needed. Very quiet property (we loved seeing the deer) with beautiful trees and landscaping. House is dog friendly with a fenced dog run and sweet touches with dedicated dog bowls and treats. Loved the comfort of the king sized bed and how amazingly clean everything was! Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amazing property!

Staying here allowed us to have the best perspective of Durango. The surrounding area is picturesque and surreal. One of the highlights of the day is coming back to a cozy environment after a long day of exploration. The surrounding sounds of nature melt the stress of ‘normal’ life away. All of the small things taken care of. Coffee, food and water dog bowls, biscuits. Really nice glassware. Well decorated and modern interior Thank you so much! We enjoyed every minute staying here. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

As advertised!

Occasionally we have run into VRBO's that are not exactly as described in the listing. This is absolutely not the case for this property. It is charming, cozy, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed every minute we stayed there and even our dog Bodie treated it like home quickly. Additionally, Bodie is a working therapy dog and we so appreciate having him with us. Due to his nature and importance to our community it is difficult to find him the proper care when away. The location is excellent and fit our desires perfectly. Town is not too close, not too far, very accessible. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjie F.

Wonderful time at the "Cottage" in Durango

We traveled across country to find this beautiful "Cottage"!! It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy our gorgeous surroundings. The hostess was so gracious and helpful with all the directions one would need to travel the area!! The Cottage was well stocked with everything one would need to just relax and stay home! This was the second time we stayed with Lana!! BTW don't miss breakfast downtown at the Durango Diner. Mesa Verde is a short drive as are so many other nearby places to visit!!! We will be returning in the future! Benjie and Gayle
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donald F., Lakewood, CO USA

Nice and comfy

This was a lovely house with ample privacy in a very quiet setting. Don't be fooled by the somewhat older rougher looking neighborhood down the road as you approach the property from 32nd Street. This property lies among some nice farm houses. The kitchen is amply stocked, the hot tub was exceptionally clean and the beds were very comfortable. The endless hot water tank allowed for our party of four to take back to back showers in the morning. I appreciated the extra towels for hot tub use and the extra BBQ propane tank, just in case. All in all a great stay and would definitely come back next time in the Durango area!

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