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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
View of house with private driveway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Rustic Red Cliff Log Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 min N of Durango, 15 min to Purgatory, .5 miles to PJs Gourmet Market and .5 miles to the Durango Hot Springs. 4BR, 4Bth, game room, basketball court, lots of parking for RVs, trailers and vehicles. The house includes a full kitchen, smart TVs, WiFi and washer and dryer. The garage you see in the picture is the finished game room with ping pong, bumper pool and a deck with chairs. This is included in your stay. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Property manager

Taylor Clark
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 2 total
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Animas River Trail - 14 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zia Taqueria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Animas River and Durango Hot Springs Spa. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Enjoyed the train

A beautiful property in a beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie F.

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

Graduation Stay

Loved the cabin and the area. The location was nice as we traveled north to sightsee but were only 5 minutes to Durango. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Lovely Rustic Home

We had a little one (3) and 4 adults staying for a quick get away to spend time together. The reviews are spot on, house is clean, we enjoyed the game room over the garage, and the furniture is comfortable and well laid out. Wifi is quick, TV easy to use, and beds are comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and appliances worked well. The parents of the kiddo really appreciated the washer and dryer (and the laundry soap provided). The hosts are very responsive, some of the best we have had over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Great place for our adventures

The property was setup nicely for hanging out, making meals and having access to so many beautiful places to explore! The property does not include shower gel, soap or shampoo so we were caught off guard on that but otherwise everything is provided. The game room and basketball court were awesome to use as well! Loved the valley and mountain views, and seeing the sunrise each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran W.

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

Great home

Great home in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claire H.

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

Mountain bike friends

Nice place. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Fun weekend at an unusual cabin.

We are a family of 5 adults. This cabin was unusual for several reasons:1 - This is not a good choice for mobility challenged people. The steps up to the front door are challenging and there is a spiral staircase up to 2 bedrooms and bathrooms.2 - There are only 2 showers. There is a full bathroom with shower in the master bedroom and a shower stall in a room off the laundry room. There are no showers upstairs.3 - The front door lock was unpredictable, so we mostly left the house unlocked when we left.4 - The beds were comfortable and the kitchen seemed adequate although we did not cook at the house.5 - The location was good for going to Purgatory Resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location for our family to stay and enjoy summer in Durango for a few days. Nicely situated close to town and also close to James Ranch and Purgatory. Plenty of room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian C.

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

Family gatherings in Durango

Great location. We spent our days exploring the area and evenings in the game room. Game room was a big hit! This rental fit all our needs with room for everyone. It was very easy to interact with our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mieko K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Beautiful place, a little far from town but worth it if you plan ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic Lodge

The house was nice but we had problems getting into the property. Stairs were insufficient. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, owners were very accommodating. Close to Durango.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen G.

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

Family ski trip

Thank you for everything! Our stay was very pleasant. We stayed for a week and the kids had a blast skiing and playing games in the game room at the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Durango Family Getaway

This Durango worked well for our multi-generational family. It had lots of room for the kids to run and play as well as areas for the adults to hang out and de-stress. The cabin was large, easy to get to and close to everything we needed. I would recommend this property if your visiting the Durango area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Cabot, AR

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on our recent ski trip to Purgatory. The owners were pleasant in our communications and the location of the cabin made getting to the ski resort a piece of cake. The cabin is also close to a grocery store and other things to do in and around Durango.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Amazing

The house was in a good location and is family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette P.

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

Fantastic !

We will be back! Owner was incredibly accommodating and the property was super cool! We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Perfect Christmas Getaway

The house was awesome! The perfect distance between Purgatory and town for our Christmas getaway. Arrival and departure process was super simple. Game room was awesome. Super fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Boulder City, Nevada

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time in Durango. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our family. The location was amazing. We enjoyed the train and the beautiful valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

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

Nice

We didn’t spend time much in the lodge because we were busy during the day but overall was very nice n clean lodge we enjoyed it enjoyed their story they shared with us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Anniversary Trip

Fit all 8 of us easily. Very peaceful with a wonderful view. The game room was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anneliese G.

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

Stayed here with friends for a soccer tournament

This was a good home to stay in- it was VERY clean which won us over! It is definitely quirky and had some minor inconveniences (some doors won't close and several light bulbs were out upstairs- wasn't a huge deal but we didn't have much light up there at night) but the cleanliness and the neat game room would bring us back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Durango lodge

Fantastic place for a group of active adults. Stayed here for a hiking/biking weekend, the location is perfect. We also really enjoyed the game room and outdoor space. It’s so nice to have a place big enough everyone can have their own room, and great communal space too. The host is very responsive to any questions I had during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Kingman, AZ

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

Fun place to stay!

If you like original & fun, this is the place to stay. We were there for a family wedding & was excited to find a place close to the venue, but we would definitely go back and stay here just for the fun of it, anytime. Unique, clean, comfortable, well stocked, and friendly, accessible hosts. Kids had a great time with the spiral staircase, big yard to play in and the game room. Adults enjoyed the scenery and the relaxing setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle a.

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

The perfect Durango location

Nice home and very spacious! Very clean. So close to everything you want to do in the Durango area. Even closer than i realized!! Beautiful view!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara Y.

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

Best trip!!

We had a great time here. Plenty of rooms/beds for 10 of us. The kids had a blast in the game room and basketball court. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. Plenty of kitchen essentials for your cooking needs. We will definitely return next time we visit CO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Taylor Clark

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We are a family of 4 living just across the Valley. We have been in Durango since 98' and enjoy skiing, rafting, kayaking, biking and all the mountains have to offer. We are a fireman and nurse serving our local community. We purchased this house in 2008 and lived in it for 10 years. The house was originally a ski lodge located in Vallecito by the lake. The home was won in a card game and moved to the location it sits now in 1988. It was narrowly missed by Missionary Ridge Fire in 2002. You can see the burn scar as you drive through the valley.

Why they chose this property

This home is close to town but has the amazing views of the Animas Valley. It's only 15 minutes to Purgatory and close to PJs gourmet market and the Durango Hot Springs and Spa. Enjoy the separate game room, basketball court and yard games in the well watered lawn.

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English

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