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Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

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Exterior
Property grounds
Hot tub by seasonal stream
Private kitchen
61' flat screen Tv, leather couches invluding Queen pull out, picture windows

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

The Durango Mine Shaft, a humble vacation rental in the Animas Valley in Durango, is nestled among some of the largest pines in the Animas Valley and bordered by a seasonal creek which can be viewed from the two decks or from the comfort of the hot tub. This home offers a true Southwest Colorado experience. Indoors, light a fire and make your gourmet meal in the kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Days filled with activities will have you sleeping well in this home, which sleeps 10. WI FI and cable tv mean you don't lose touch with the world, unless you choose to! For booking information, and information about additional activities available, contact Scott at number listed below.

This home is a 1970's A frame style cabin that has an eclectic Colorado Outdoor Lover's decor. It is set back off the road, on a 2 acre property with an 8 ft privacy fence in the front dividing the shared driveway with another home. There are tons of hiking trails within a short drive. It is located a half mile from Trimble Hot Springs & Spa and 10 minutes to Durango City Limits.

This home is best suited for folks who want to gather together in an open floor plan, enjoy the serenity of the tall trees, play outside during the day in Durango's ENORMOUS backyard, and live the good life in the moment. This is our cabin in the woods that is close to town. It does not boast elegant finishing touches, suburban curb appeal, or the shine of a new home. But it has upgrades where we think it counts, is comfortable and unique. We hope you will enjoy it too!

Durango's Premier Sailing Adventure Company, Peaks and Tides, offers sailing charters for morning and sunset cruises, lessons, team building stay and sail packages and more with exclusive offers for Mineshaft guests.


( Sales Tax ID # 25200381)
Keywords: House, Boat, Sailing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hot Tub

Property manager

Scott Frazer

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be approved prior to booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the start date of the reservation may receive a full refund minus a $200 booking fee.
Check out procedures as listed in the guest book must be followed to avoid retention of security deposit

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

About the area

Durango

Durango is home to this holiday home. 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. Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 14 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪J Bar J Ranch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ice Pirates - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles located?

Situated in Durango, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Animas River and James Ranch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

40th birthday gathering

Ot was a nice place to get away from everything to have a quaint get togettlher for a birthday party. Yet still close enough to civilization to go out for a nice dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great place to relax

Great place. Quiet and plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

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

Mineshaft

We really enjoyed our stay. A nice soak in the hot tub surrounded by beautiful trees, can't beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B.

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

Durango

Pleasant place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay. The fireplace was warm and cozy everyday. The sun coming up over the mountains was so pretty. We had a great time in the hot tub after skiing all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

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

January get away

The cabin is very cozy and feels like home ! Perfect location in between town and resort . Very comfortable with multiple people. Can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint but interesting...

Nice, private and roomy. Met our needs and great overall location for our time spent in the area. Property just seemed "tired" and in need of some work. Couple of quirky items/areas (laundry drain, upstairs bathroom), but again, sufficient. Owner responded well to a couple of issues we had. Hard to find (or understand where to look) in the dark - better explanation on what will be found when you get there would have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hughes R.

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

Clean and well kept.

Clean place with nice hot tub. A little tricky getting luggage from the cars up to the house, but overall a nice place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great place!

Very nice decor. Kitchen well stocked. Secluded, quiet area. Great access to Durango and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Beautiful property and great location!

Very roomy and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Varner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Hidden

Cabin was adequate. Hard to see address behind the weeds. Wish the description would have said an irrigation ditch was right beside the cabin, as we had a toddler in the party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug W.

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

Not so much

Great location. Air condition was a smaller unit and did not cool the house so we had to keep windows and doors open. Each bedroom had its own air system and was good. Parking is an issue for 12 people but Scott was great helping work it out. The grills have holes rusted in the bottom but worked. The place served it’s purpose but would not recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Great stay!

We only got to stay two nights since we were passing through, but wish it was longer! Wonderful, peaceful place to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kattie P.

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

Nice weekend getaway

This place was cool. Lots of spiders and I’m sure we had some sort of rodent as our food that was left on the counter had corners missing and chew marks on the bags/food. Otherwise this place was a perfectly placed getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

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

Cabin in the woods with a river running through it!

It was amazing, hiking trails, secluded and a very open cabin plan to include everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Average

The property was slightly outdated. There is a bit of a walk to property from parking. This was a chore hauling in and out luggage and kids things. Not much room for little kids to play outside and one area was covered with dog poop. Otherwise worked fine for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

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

New years 2024

Nice clean cabin and would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

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

Great Place Close To It ALL!

Had a great time staying at this cozy cabin that it just a quick drive to Durango and surrounded by everything that outdoor enthusiasts LOVE! Clean and cozy space, great for families and groups of friends! Communication with host was perfect stay was seamless! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Cute little quaint home

Had a great time, plenty of room and lots of laughter!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Beautiful Home

Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful well equipped property. Our host Scott was wonderful. Very peaceful location in the trees.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great location for a larger group to visit Durango

Great location. Owners very friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Cabin by the crrek.

Loved our stay. Beutiful scenery. It was a bit difficult for my 91 year old dad to get into the house; just for anyone with disabilities, a bit of a uphill path and 10 stairs up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittin E.

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

Family Vacation

We had an excellent time at the Mineshaft! The kids enjoyed the stream in front of the house, they loved hiking up the mountain behind the house, we all enjoyed the hot tub, and there was plenty of patio space for all 12 of us to hang out on. It isn’t too far from Durango (7 min.) or Purgatory (15 min.). If you are looking for a luxurious vacation home, this isn’t it. It is rustic and has character. It was perfect for our family. It’s not very roomy inside, but we spent most of our time outside and doing various adventures around the area. I will say, if you have bad knees, or if you are going with older people who don’t get around very easy, this probably isn’t a good place for you to stay. It is a short uphill hike to the house, and you have to walk up a pretty steep staircase to get in to the house. That’s not really a complaint, just a warning for those who need to consider something like that on their vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lacking a little

Overall the house was ok. Seems like the pics were a doctored up version of what we found on arrival. A/C was ineffective. The house was hot, deck and outdoor furniture could use some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Frazer

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Durango Native of thirty five years. Ski guide, Raft guide, Fishing guide, USCG Capitan and Home Builder

Why they chose this property

The perfect balance and location in Durango. Close to all activities that abound in Durango.

What makes this property unique

New Flooring in downstairs bedrooms and bathroom! Leather couches! In house guides can offer you a sailing experience, river rafting, fishing from a Dory on the Animas River, private ski lessons, and more. Inquire within.

Languages:

Spanish
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