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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10622.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, James Ranch
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 King Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5th Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

4th Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet!

Enjoy the luxury of modern living while recreating and relaxing at Whitewater Ranch. This beautiful home is 6000 square feet, has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a laundry room, gourmet kitchen, and a full downstairs basement/game room with Ping Pong table. Some additional features of this vacation paradise are: Riverfront access inches away from the back porch, lovely outdoor riverfront seating area, Jacuzzi on the back deck, Basketball Court, manicured grass on back lawn, floor to ceiling windows in the living area, and a spacious floor plan. House Rule: The home accommodates a maximum of 10 guests total, with no more than 8 adults permitted.

The master suite features a King size bed and raised private deck. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have a King and a Queen Bed. The 4th bedroom has a Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed. The 5th bedroom has 1 Twin Bed.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed (Second Level)
2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level)
3rd Bedroom - King bed (Third Level)
4th Bedroom - Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed + 1 Single Twin (Third Level)
5th Bedroom - Twin bed (Third Level)

Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?

Book your stay with us and enjoy exclusive savings: get 10% off exciting summer adventures like rafting, jeep tours, and Mesa Verde excursions—plus 10% off all top-quality ski rentals!

This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.

Our home is NOT animal friendly due to allergies and other severe health conditions. This includes service animals in accordance with ADA standards and compliance restrictions related to such conditions.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.

Note: The home does not allow trailer parking of any kind.

Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.

Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.

A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.

Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.

Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.

Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • James Ranch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Animas River - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 15 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 17 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 18 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 18 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cliffside Bar and Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mineshaft Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet!?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet! on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$1,436, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15 Min to Skiing, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet! located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Animas River and James Ranch. Jones Creek Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great place for family.

Loved this home so much last year that we repeated our stay. Great family location with tons of things to do. Very easy check in and checkout. All around great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2021
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location of the property and all of the fun in the area! We look forward to hosting you in Durango in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Great Property With Easy Access to Town or Purgatory

The property was very clean with lots of privacy and access to town, ski resort, and access to activities to the North. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azniv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was nice and cozy. We enjoy view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susanne i.

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

Durango vacation

This property is amazing! Set between to river, lots of space inside and out! Property manager was very quick and helpful. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for your review. We couldn't agree more! We'd welcome you back anytime.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

One of our best vacations

The house was perfect for us and the river out back was wonderful. This was our second year to stay in Durango and there was so much to do that we stayed busy every day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

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

Great TIME on the Rockies

GREAT
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thanks for the great review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlise P.

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

Mountain Vacation

My family enjoyed this property. Beautiful location with the mountains and the river. My brother was very excited when he caught a rainbow trout in the river in front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for staying with us. So happy you all enjoyed the home and its beautiful setting. We'd welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Perfect Location!

We had the best stay in Durango in this gorgeous home surrounded by flowing water. It was seriously perfect. So relaxing. The home had ever needed and more. Our family of 11 was more than comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
We are delighted our house had everything you needed for a fantastic stay. The surrounding water really makes this home special. Hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Durango Vacay

We had a family of 10 all over 18 and there was plenty of room. Great location for going to both Durango and Silverton. We white water rafted, rode horses, took a tour of Mesa Verde, rode the train to Silverton and rode the Jeep trails outside of Silverton. Great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us again! You are always a delight to host. The memories made will last a lifetime. See you next summer?!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Family summer vacation

We’ve been staying in vacation rentals for several years and I’ve have to say this was our family’s favorite. The location on the river and the full court basketball court gave the entire family plenty to do without leaving the property. We loved it. We’d definitely rent it again if we come back to Durango.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed this home as much as we do. The house and its setting is unmatched. Hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Great place for the whole family!

Great location along the Animas River. The yard was perfect for kids to run and play. Hot tub was a so nice for the cool evenings. Kitchen was great for making family dinners. Game room was a hit for the whole family! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2021
Thank you for being our guests. Glad that you and your children enjoyed the home, large yard, and beautiful setting along the river. We'd love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

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

Large Family Vacation

Our family had a great time at this property! We especially enjoyed being by the river and used the fire pit nightly. The house was comfortable for the 10 of us and would have accommodated more people. Lori was very helpful and quickly available. We would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and found time to relax by the fantastic fire pit at the rivers edge. We'd love to have you back again. Reservations Team@DurangoColoradoVacations
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

End of the year ski trip

This property was everything we imagined it would be, it had plenty of room for six adults and six kids ( ages 10-16 ). The house is conveniently located between Durango and Purgatory Ski resort so it was easy for us to get to the lifts when they opened as well as make the grocery runs into town. I would definitely recommend staying at this beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2021
We love this house too - such an amazing place to relax and unwind. Love to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

The Happy Family House

We had the best time on this property. The kids loved the basement area and the yard was like heaven for running and playing. The adults had plenty of space and the kitchen was perfect for the big meals we prepared each night. We were a family of 6 adults and 6 children and everyone had plenty to do and plenty of room to do it in. We are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2020
So glad that you enjoyed the home and property as much as we do! The spacious home and yard is perfect for a larger group. We would welcome you back anytime.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

Excellent location.

Grounds and location were outstanding. House is in need of repairs and updating as well as a good cleaning. Home was spacious and well equipped but was uncomfortably warm due to lack of air-conditioning and fans.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Linda, We appreciate your feedback. The house is truly set up for a fantastic vacation; spacious, well equipped, beautiful setting, great location etc. I am hoping that you will return my call to get specifics on repairs needed that you mentioned. The home owner is diligent in keeping things in perfect working order and will fix any issues immediately. There are several ceiling fans as well as a portable fan located in each bedroom to keep the house cool. Durango has very cool nights and mornings and temperature is not an issue if you keep the windows open at night and close them in the morning. The home is professionally cleaned and sanitized after each guest. I have been in touch with house keeping regarding your comment. It is extremely important that we meet our guests expectations. Hoping to hear from you soon. Durango Colorado Vacations Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

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

WHAT A PLACE!

“Oh my goodness’” is what every member of my family said as we walked into this magnificent property! Such a beautiful location with our own private river in the back yard! Our excitement reached a new level as we opened a new door! And that kitchen!!! Wow! We cannot wait to get back to Durango, Colorado, and to use this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thank you for being our guests and thank you for your excitement about our home. We couldn't agree more! Looking forward to your return visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

This was a great place. Like other reviews it's uncommonly warm in Colorado and not having air conditioning was a bummer. The kitchen floor was pretty dirty upon arrival and the bathroom and laundry lights didn't work. Other than those very minor issues we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us at our beautiful river front home and we are so happy you enjoyed your visit. Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning. We do not advertise that the home offers it. We appreciate all feedback. Apologies about the kitchen floor and lights being out. We addressed this with housekeeping. We would have sent someone to the home ASAP to rectify if we were aware of it. Thanks again for being our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Great Vacation Spot

This property is amazing! This house was nice and spacious. We had 12 in our group and there is more than enough space in this house. The wood floors are beautiful, and the beds all comfortable. We only had one small issue while there and the management company responded very quickly. They are very nice people. We spent a lot of time outdoors at this property. The rivers were full and the lawn beautifully manicured. The kids loved the basketball court and game room downstairs. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
So glad that you enjoyed our fantastic Whitewater Ranch!! The beautiful expansive lawn, flowing river, fire pit, hot tub on the deck, privacy, etc. make it impossible not to relax and enjoy. Thank you for staying and we'd welcome you back anytime!! Durango Colorado Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John W.

5 Stars

The house was spacious, well laid out and met our needs for accommodating grandparents, adults and 2 teen boys. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, flatwear, pots and pans as well as an outdoor gas grill. Everyone enjoyed the basketball court, we all enjoyed sitting by the Animus River during the day and after dinner. Because of its rural location, Wi-Fi was slow and sporadic which seemed to be related to internet traffic because it was great early in the morning. The hot tub was enjoyed by the adults.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sofia O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall experience

Location is fantastic. Surroundings have beautiful scenery. Cleanliness in actual house was pathetic. Floors full of dust, mice poops,Bugs on top of beds and a dead mice in one of the rooms. Bed Sheets smelled really bad and upstairs house heater really doesn’t get to two rooms, so it gets very cold. Fireplace upstairs doesn’t work and we where not advised. Someone needs to supervise before guests check in if property mangers know that there are mice in area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2025
Admittedly, this rental did not go well. Late in the evening (10:30pm)of the first night, the guest let us know they found a mouse and mouse poop. We were advised to "come and clean this SH*T up" and the renter ended the string of texts by telling us to FU*K OFF. We immediately sent the housekeeping staff up the next day.  The mouse was found in a crawl space not a guest area. This home does get monthly pest control service as do all of our properties since we are in the mountains of Colorado.  We also brough up two space heaters for their comfort that same day. A single bug (box elder) was found. A walk through is done before guest arrival with a property inspection check list to ensure a spotless home upon guest in. Predictably, they were hard on the home and left quite a mess for the housekeeping team. Hopefully these guests will consider not only better language in the future but will stay in a hotel. 
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Nice house

This is a very nice property with one shortcoming if you rent it for the summer time. There is no AC which makes the interior heat up during the day to 80+ degrees. The house has a lot of fans but it doesn’t cool the house during the day. Other than that it’s a very nice house.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the house. We understand the lack of AC can be challenging in the summer, but we appreciate your understanding.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kellye K.

Can't wait to go back!

It was a great property for our large family. Everyone had plenty of space to spread out! Sitting next to the Anamias River is amazing especially in the cool morning with your coffee. We loved sitting in the hot tub in the cool evenings. Even with no AC the house was plenty cool in August. The house was close enough to downtown Durango and had everything we needed. I my suggestion would be to have a basketball that holds air. The kids played every night and had to air it up everyday. We had a few issues and they came out and fixed it immedialty. Great property we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us-we are so thrilled you enjoyed your visit to Durango and the home. It is a very special property-the Animas is amazing! I am so glad we were able to attend you the issues so quickly-we always work to remedy a problem as quickly as possible! Please come back and visit us! Durango Colorado Vacations
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Randy F.

So-So for this price point. House needs a good bit of work, but the location is amazing.

First let me start by saying the folks at Durango Colorado Vacations were top notch as always. We love working with them. We booked at the last minute and this was the only place available that would fit our crew at the time. Given that, it was a great get away with a great location. Unfortunately this home some upkeep issues or has been quite abuse by other guests. examples being broken doors/door hardware, broken windows/window frames and/or latches (letting cold air in), broken fireplaces. I would definitely suggest looking elsewhere for a place at this price. The WILLOWBROOK ESTATE, of instance, was in much better shape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN C.

Missing this home and the river!

Our family loved gathering in this beautiful home for two weeks! We sure are missing the sounds of the Animas River, especially at night. Full moon over the eastern Hermosa mountains and cliffs was spectacular as we sat around the fire pit next to the river. The home is very spacious and everyone had plenty of private space. My husband and I are also missing the 'killer' master bathroom suite! The kitchen is very well-stocked (only wish the vent hood insert was operational, as the first couple of days were a little warm in southern Colorado). But we survived and did some great baking on the wonderful outside grill. The beds and linens were wonderful; we slept like rocks! Loved the outdoor space -- massive beautiful lawn for all sorts of games. We brought yard darts and croquet, but there were several outdoor games provided in the spacious garage. The enormous 'cool' basement is awesome and was a haven on the first warm day or two. The location is very convenient to Durango and Purgatory activities...golf, shopping, hiking, and our personal favorite: jeep rides in the beautiful San Juan Mountains! A very big THANKS to Jen from Durango Colorado Vacations...she was extraordinarily quick with responding to our questions and kindly provided a couple of items that we requested. We will definitely keep this home at the top of the list for another trip to the Rockies.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your review. We love it when our guests enjoy and appreciate our property as much as we do. There is so much to love about this property; the spacious, well appointed home, expansive yard, river flowing through the back yard, great deck, private location etc...We would love to have you back again. Durango Colorado Vacations Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

Great memories

The home was great and exactly as described. The location was great and the views were amazing seeing the snow, river, and mountains out the back door. There were a lot of great winter activities in the area for our enjoyment. We would definitely go back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2022
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the gorgeous setting and home. Thank you for your stay. We would be happy to have you back!

About the host

Hosted by Lorie Naylor

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Durango Colorado Vacations is your guide to a dream vacation for your entire family. We offer luxury and mid-priced lodging with recommended year-round discounted activities in the majestic, breathtaking Rocky Mountains.

Contact us for help finding the perfect lodging accommodations including pet-friendly lodging, travel planning ideas, as well as discounts on ski rentals (winter), raft trips, horseback riding, bike rentals. and jeep tours (summer).

If you have a passion for the great outdoors, we think you will agree that a Durango, Colorado vacation should be at the top of your list.

Please feel free to call upon us to assist you with any part of your vacation plans.

The Reservation Team @ Durango Colorado Vacations

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