10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fabulous time got to enjoy the beauty of Durango from the property
Julie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Entire home
Secluded Durango Retreat
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5157.9 sq m
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Explore the area
906 Chelsey Ln, Durango, CO, 81301
- Fort Lewis College8 min drive
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad11 min drive
- Animas River Trail11 min drive
- Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)20 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Secluded Durango Retreat
Enjoy the peace and quiet of five secluded acres five minutes north of Durango. Nestled 700 ft above town and a 5 minute drive away. The house has great views, total privacy, and access to many trails within a 15 minute drive.
There are large windows with tons of sunshine that look onto a little valley on the property. It would be equally good for a base camp away from noise and traffic or as an idyllic weekend retreat.
The house is a three bedroom with another finished room that has the laundry in the closet. One of the bedrooms is now an office with an optional full size bed that can be setup ahead of time if you prefer (see office and 3rd bedroom pictures). If you use it as a third bedroom the ‘dedicated’ part of the office goes away.
There’s a large cathedral ceilinged central living space that includes the kitchen, living room, and dining room. This has step out access to the 5 acre backyard. The neighborhood is very quiet for the most part.
The dirt road is not great and AWD is strongly recommended in the winter. Please read the directions I'll send. There are no turns so you can’t get lost but it’s easy to stop too soon and accidentally go to one of the neighbors.
I live here a good portion of the year. It is cleaned out for renters but you will notice it has things like lots living plants and my photography (mostly) on the walls.
There is a pullout/parking area on the right 150 ft past the driveway. Feel free to park extra vehicles or trailers there.
There are large windows with tons of sunshine that look onto a little valley on the property. It would be equally good for a base camp away from noise and traffic or as an idyllic weekend retreat.
The house is a three bedroom with another finished room that has the laundry in the closet. One of the bedrooms is now an office with an optional full size bed that can be setup ahead of time if you prefer (see office and 3rd bedroom pictures). If you use it as a third bedroom the ‘dedicated’ part of the office goes away.
There’s a large cathedral ceilinged central living space that includes the kitchen, living room, and dining room. This has step out access to the 5 acre backyard. The neighborhood is very quiet for the most part.
The dirt road is not great and AWD is strongly recommended in the winter. Please read the directions I'll send. There are no turns so you can’t get lost but it’s easy to stop too soon and accidentally go to one of the neighbors.
I live here a good portion of the year. It is cleaned out for renters but you will notice it has things like lots living plants and my photography (mostly) on the walls.
There is a pullout/parking area on the right 150 ft past the driveway. Feel free to park extra vehicles or trailers there.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
The house is not childproofed for toddlers.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
906 Chelsey Ln, Durango, CO, 81301
What's nearby
- Durango Community Recreation Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Fort Lewis College - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
- Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
- Mercy Regional Medical Center - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 9 min drive
- 11th Street Station - 10 min drive
- Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - 10 min drive
- Chainless Brewing - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joe Z., Hartford, WI
7 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place - Great Area
Joe Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Your host
I grew up in Durango and love the area. I have a lot of local family and work in the community here for the local electric cooperative focusing on EV charging, batteries, smart grid's, rate design, and distributed energy resources.
Why they chose this property
Local artists lived in the straw bail house for almost the entire time since it was built. I house-sat for them over 15 ago as a poor undergrad and was taken with the place.
Then, coming up on two decades later, they were at the age when they no longer wanted to handle this road and the winters. I was lucky enough to be in a position to buy it. We had never spoken in the interim and they were as thrilled as I was after they recognized me at the final showing. Buying a dream house in Durango isn't easy and I remain very grateful for how it played out.
Then, coming up on two decades later, they were at the age when they no longer wanted to handle this road and the winters. I was lucky enough to be in a position to buy it. We had never spoken in the interim and they were as thrilled as I was after they recognized me at the final showing. Buying a dream house in Durango isn't easy and I remain very grateful for how it played out.
What makes this property unique
It's in a unique little spot tucked away above Durango. You can still get everywhere within a few minutes but you get to wake up to birdsong most mornings and go to bed with crickets instead of town noise.
It has great design with lots of south facing windows that share no sight lines with neighbors.
It has great design with lots of south facing windows that share no sight lines with neighbors.
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