An outdoor lover's dream

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A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A loft-style bedroom with a bunk bed, a wooden ladder, and a stone accent wall.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, large windows, and a cozy seating area.
A covered deck with wooden flooring and covered seating.
A wooden door with a glass panel, a metal bucket, and a welcome mat.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hesperus, CO
  • Place, Ski Hesperus
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom "nook" in loft

1 Double Bed

Loft bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hesperus

Located in Hesperus, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Ski Hesperus and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area 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 Historic Tram Park. Durango Arts Center and The Powerhouse are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Hesperus, CO

What's nearby

  • Ski Hesperus - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 30 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 33 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 33 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An outdoor lover's dream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at An outdoor lover's dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An outdoor lover's dream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An outdoor lover's dream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An outdoor lover's dream located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Diorite Peak and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Ski Hesperus. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Twin Buttes are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

This home is fantastic! The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are very comfortable and the scenery is stunning! It’s located near the river too! The porch has lots of seating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Beautiful cabin home, wonderful furnishings, cookware, dishes, bed, linens, decor. Everything first rate. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thanks so much for coming out to the cabin and canyon for your summer vacation, Cindy. I'm honored that you picked the cabin to add to your extensive world travels. Come back anytime and I'll be keeping up with your adventures (especially the petroglyphs!) on your blog.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation ever!

Another year of much needed R&R! Something magical about the canyon, we enjoyed the porch for hours! We rode our dirt bikes up the pass and it was pure excitement! Shelley is on point and even had an elevated dog dish for our Maximus! Thank you Shelley for having everything stocked and such a beautiful, perfect cabin. Counting the days until we return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like commercial

This stay reminded me of the VRBO commercial. Me exploring the creek with my sleeping bag poncho, my 130 pound Cane Corso splashing his way upstream. My husband laughing as he pans for gold! Perfect vacation and will return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Secluded Getaway

This home away from home was just that. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this charming secluded cabin is the perfect getaway spot in Southern CO. We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay. Not only is the cabin situated in a beautiful area, the cabin itself more than met our expectations. Extremely clean and well-kept, well stocked with everything you could need, and just simply adorable. It was hard to get out and do things because we enjoyed the cabin so much. Communication with the owner was very smooth and easy. We cannot wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain getaway

This is a wonderful mountain getaway. The property owner is very quick with responses, knowledgeable, and a pleasure with which to communicate. The property is sooo nice - beds are comfy, furniture and furnishings are lovely and high end, the view is gorgeous, the kitchen is well stocked, and the river is close by and can be heard from the house and the deck. The owner has thoughtfully included many amenities such as plenty of blankets and towels, board games, emergency lights, a backup generator, lots of cut wood, a wood stove with glass front, marshmallow roasting sticks, and more. It was an added bonus to be able to bring our dog along too. There was plenty of room to spread out indoors and outside. We are locals and thoroughly enjoyed staying at this cabin and had fun hiking in the Canyon. There is a waterfall not far from the property. We hope to come and stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2020
Thanks for coming out to the canyon, Kate. I think this might have been the first time I had locals out to the cabin since I started renting and I loved it. Tell your husband to knock anytime he's out there skiing - I'll make him a warm post-ski drink! And you're all welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The “Best” vacation!

Wonderful cabin in the woods, private and serene! The Hostess was very helpful and we had a ball! We recommend this property for a week or longer! Bring slippers!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay with everything we needed

Such a great stay at Shelley's place. She's a wonderful host and the cabin is fantastic. Best stocked kitchen I've ever had in a rental and our kids loved the toys and kids books. Beautiful surrounding area too! Views were top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

We had a lovely stay, the weather was perfect. Enjoyed hikes, walks, sitting on the deck relaxing with just the beautiful scenery. The house runs on solar, evenings and mornings cool, the cabin did have propane heater. You want a relaxing getaway, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation ever

This cabin is truly a luxury off the grid cabin. It really operates seamlessly. The peace and quiet was wonderful. We cooked at the cabin and ate outside on the deck. The weather at that altitude was cool and pleasant. The bed was very comfortable with a wonderful comforter to snuggle under during the chilly mountain nights. It was only a 25 minute drive to Durango. The owner was wonderful and answered all our questions. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2020
Joan, you and your husband are a host's dream guests. Your thoughtfulness, respectfulness, openness, and all around wonderful attitudes were so appreciated. Please come back anytime - I'd love to host you all again!
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