An outdoor lover's dream

Designed and built by a local, award-winning builder, La Plata Canyon Cabin has been a second home and unforgettable retreat for guests for over five years. From engagements to honeymoons, from family reunions to family memorials, the off-grid cabin has provided a unique backdrop to some of life’s most magical and significant moments. As guests, you and your family/ friends will find yourselves completely surrounded by national forest—even though Durango is a short 25 minute drive away. You'll also find the highly rated Kennebec Café just 5 minutes down the road and the UNESCO-recognized Mesa Verde National Park 40 minutes away. You’ll wake up in the morning to views of 11K foot peaks and hear the river running less than a hundred feet from the cabin. If hiking is on your to-do list, there’s a network of old mining roads and trails that you can access directly out the front door. You can also drive a few miles up the county road to the stunning Kennebec Pass and Colorado Trail, where thru hikers put in their last miles and outfitters from all over the Southwest bring their guests for some epic mountain biking. Make sure you have 4WD for the last section of road! The 1,440 square foot cabin is powered and heated entirely by solar, propane, or wood, giving you the chance to see a modern and sophisticated off-grid system at work. It has two bedrooms (a master bedroom and loft with queen bunk and a full bed in a side nook), a full bath with soaking tub and shower with pebble floor, and a half bath. Guests often describe the kitchen as the highlight of the house, with a Jenn Air stove, quality cookware and dinnerware, and a full spice rack that someone with a true love of cooking will appreciate. Chances are you'll feel right at home with the most ambitious recipe (and without having to lug bags and boxes full of utensils and supplies from home). And if you have a hard time breaking away from the spectacular views, you can fire up the Weber bbq and cook dinner outside on the deck. The entire team that looks after this cabin takes your experience very seriously, and our guest book is full of reviews, drawings, pressed wildflowers, and other thoughtful gestures that are testament to the uniqueness of this place. Our wonderful guests make it easy to keep opening the door to others who want to enjoy this special place. Read more about the cabin on Insta @laplatacanyoncabin.