Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
11 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views
This private, cozy cottage is nestled on a 19 acre parcel in the East Animas Valley, just a couple of miles north of the Durango city limits. You will enter the property through an electronic gate and continue on a 500 foot private road towards the Red Hermosa Cliffs. Beyond the cliffs is nothing but picturesque forest service land for hundreds of miles. On the property there is a private, covered tennis court for your personal use and high speed internet!
This secluded property, only 2 miles from Durango, is in a beautiful river valley abundant with tall Ponderosa Pines and enormous oaks. At 6500 feet in elevation there are great views of the La Plata Mountains with a perfect combination of warm winter days and cool summer nights. Plus you are only a 25 minute drive to the Durango Mountain Ski Resort.
This home is beautifully furnished with antiques and art. The main floor has vaulted ceilings and large windows to show off mother nature's beauty. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor, and a second bedroom (lofted, open concept) with private bath is on the second floor. The granite countertop kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs, or you can barbeque on the west covered porch with the gas grill.
After a long day exploring this wonderful area, enjoy dinner on the large southern deck with a fully gated porch. Only 30 minutes away, visit the astonishing cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 38-3737511
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Durango
Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Hillcrest Golf Club. Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Durango Community Recreation Center - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Fort Lewis College - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 12 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Tom’s Deli - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
Pop Sushi Durango - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Where is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Animas River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum. Animas Mountain Trailhead and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a beautiful hidden gem. The location was perfect and great host fill in, thank you Brett. Would highly recommend if looking for a quiet, peaceful time.
We had a wonderful time loved the Cottage it was perfect just what we dreamed it would be. Such warmth and comfort. Look forward to staying with you again!
Absolutely beautiful! Quiet, clean and had everything needed for my 5 day stay. Lana was incredible. I have stayed on two of her properties and would chose only to stay with her properties but it doesn't always work out. I highly recommend!
What a wonderful place to stay! Quiet yet convenient to town. So very nice for our pups. You can close off the porch yet it's still open to the backyard fenced dog area. Very handy! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Lana is very friendly and check in/check out was easy. Thank you for a great vacation. :-)
The property is as described. Had everything you need and was close to town, yet so quiet. Also you cant see it in the pictures but you can close the entire porch (with gate) that opens to a small fenced yard area that was perfect for our 90lb dog.
This cottage was perfect! It was a short distance from Durango yet it felt like we were totally secluded. Even the drive to and from along the Animas River was beautiful. Lana was super responsive to any questions.
Me, my wife and three kids, ages 2-8, had a great week at the cottage. Just as advertised, plenty of privacy, fun setting and conveniently located 6 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from Purgatory Mountain Resort.
Staying here allowed us to have the best perspective of Durango. The surrounding area is picturesque and surreal.
One of the highlights of the day is coming back to a cozy environment after a long day of exploration. The surrounding sounds of nature melt the stress of ‘normal’ life away. All of the small things taken care of. Coffee, food and water dog bowls, biscuits. Really nice glassware. Well decorated and modern interior Thank you so much! We enjoyed every minute staying here. Highly recommend staying here
Absolutely loved the location along a quiet stretch of “country” road yet we were a stone’s throw to downtown. We love to ride our bikes and look for places along this stretch of road and we lucked out finding this gem! House is extremely well stocked and felt like home as it had everything we needed. Very quiet property (we loved seeing the deer) with beautiful trees and landscaping. House is dog friendly with a fenced dog run and sweet touches with dedicated dog bowls and treats. Loved the comfort of the king sized bed and how amazingly clean everything was! Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great stay!
Occasionally we have run into VRBO's that are not exactly as described in the listing. This is absolutely not the case for this property. It is charming, cozy, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed every minute we stayed there and even our dog Bodie treated it like home quickly. Additionally, Bodie is a working therapy dog and we so appreciate having him with us. Due to his nature and importance to our community it is difficult to find him the proper care when away. The location is excellent and fit our desires perfectly. Town is not too close, not too far, very accessible. We will return.
Loved our stay! Very private and secluded yet close to everything the Durango area has to offer. Quaint, yet modern cottage nestled among tall trees against an impressive rock face mountain. Well equipped and very comfortable.
Quiet, picturesque setting and the lovely pics don't do it justice, in my opinion. Kitchen was fairly-well stocked, though, if you have YOUNG kids, you'd be well-advised to bring some PLASTIC dishes, as there's only china in the cabinets (with metal trim that can't be microwaved).
Lots of towels for the hot tub (which was pristinely CLEAN and modern and obviously fairly new). As for the supply of bath towels, we had five of us staying there and there were only 3 sets of towels and wash cloths, so we had to do a load of laundry every day.
The very nearby, covered and enclosed Tennis Court (near the road) was a highlight, as it afforded a SAFE place for soccer practice, bb-gun and slingshot lessons for the kids (as well as tennis), and the well-mowed, grass side-yard was the perfect spot for an afternoon water-gun fight for the three boys.
The living room entertainment center provided hours of video game enjoyment for the 12- and 13-year-olds.
Two very minor (petty), completely trivial drawbacks of this property: one-ply toilet paper in the bathrooms and a very poor quality dishwashing detergent that left a white powder on the dishes that necessitated every dish and glass being rinsed thoroughly prior to use.
I'd certainly recommend this property for its location to town and the property's splendid amenities.
This was a great place to stay if you are looking to do things in and around Durango, CO. The property is well managed, clean, and has all the amenities of home. Wish I could have stayed another week. Was perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, only a short drive to all the amenities of city life. All close to the beauty Colorado has to offer.
From the moment we pulled up to the cottage with the cliffs in the back round we were in awww... Then once we got inside the place was so clean and has everything you need to cook with and such a beautiful place. We are already talking about our next trip here. So close and covenant to everything too. Everything was spot on...
We had a great time staying at this cute cottage. It was clean, decorated nicely, beautiful surrounding scenery and not too far of a drive from downtown. We loved the hot tub and BBQ! Lana responded quickly, answered all my questions and helped in making our stay as ideal as it was.
Ashley J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
About the host
Hosted by Lana
Why they chose this property
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