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Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Animas River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango Area Tourism Office
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango

Victorian cottage built in 1894, large windows, southern exposure with lots of light. Large master, living area and kitchen. Kitchen equipped with everything a cook could desire. Large yard with picket fence. Good sized utility room where you can drop your gear. Just a few blocks from the heart of old Main St. Walk to restaurants, bars and shops. You'll love it!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gas heater very warm, not suitable for toddlers.
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely NO Parties!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs under 80 pounds.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2113608vb
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
Note from host: Absolutely NO Parties!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River Trail, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights. The Powerhouse and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Durango Arts Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Animas River Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 9 min walk
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪lone spur cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪8th Ave Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Durango Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪HomeSlice Pizza - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Gem in Heart of Old Durango located?

Located in the heart of Durango, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Durango Arts Center and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durango Area Tourism Office and Sorrel Sky Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffery k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for staying in Durango. Can bike or walk anywhere in town. Was very quite, comfortable, and well appointed. Really can't think of any negatives.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vandi M.

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

Comfy Cottage

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay for our small family, location work geat for us. We wiuld stay once more if we are in area
Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you, Justin! We enjoyed having you and your family as our guests. Hope you can come back soon! Mary Jo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Winter 2025 first quarter

Location was good for downtown access and getting out for skiing, etc.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

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

A Cozy Cottage

I booked this cottage for an extended stay in Durango, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. The location was perfect—several restaurants, shops, and trail systems were all within walking distance. The cottage was incredibly well-equipped with everything you could need to prepare a meal, even for a Thanksgiving feast. Mary Jo, our fantastic host, provided excellent communication throughout my stay. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Durango.
Stayed 80 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pace L.

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

Homelike

Very clean and felt like home. Everything and more.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Pace was a wonderful guest, we are so glad she choose our cottage. In case you are wondering why you don't see more reviews, my husband and I live in Phoenix and we have been very successful in renting our Durango cottage independently to friends in Phoenix who are looking for an escape to a mountain community. Since they don't book thru VRBO they don't have an opportunity to leave reviews. But if you are interested, I can put you in contact with these folks so they can tell you about the property. The fact that it rents so well sort of speaks for itself, but it's nice to hear endorsements from others. 👍 It's an adorable property with a great kitchen (well stocked) and a lovely large fenced yard. And historic Durango is everybody's favorite neighborhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth r.

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

durango stay

very comfortable house with white picket fence walking distance to downtown had everything we needed plus. hope to come back and stay again. simply we loved our stay
Stayed 16 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gale A.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This downtown Durango cozy cottage could not have been more perfect for our family. Our two dogs (Setters) loved the large fenced yard where they made lots of friends with people and dogs as they passed by the corner lot. The kitchen had everything we needed over the 2 months we stayed there. The master bedroom was large with a comfortable queen bed, and plenty of closet space. The new washer and dryer was great and the large laundry room was wonderful for storage. Internet was amazing, and the rental also included a printer. The owners had many streaming options for great TV viewing. They were friendly and extremely prompt in communicating with us throughout our stay. We could not have been happier with our choice to stay in this Vrbo while we searched for our new home in the Durango area. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 50 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jo Miller

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