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Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Durango Community Recreation Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪19 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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Lana
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Languages

English

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Pet-friendly
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Air conditioning

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved kids are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved pets are welcome!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, please pick up butts

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
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 Hillcrest Golf Club and Dalton Ranch 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.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Animas Mountain Trailhead - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Animas River Trail - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 12 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Nayarit - ‬8 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.

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 Durango Community Recreation Center 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Christmas to New Years

The place was convenient to town but peaceful and rural. House was immaculate and well appointed. We had a lovely time with our dogs and will go again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

j b.

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

Great place close to town

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy O.

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

Immaculate, comfortable home with everything you need for your stay.

Location was an acceptable location for heading out to other adventures.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect getaway!

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

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

Lincoln Ne

Awesome!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

It was wonderful!

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Cozy & Peaceful

Cabin was very clean, comfortable and a great location. Owners were very accommodating. Can’t wait head back to Durango!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B., Grand junction, colorado

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

Great

We had an awesome week! Perfect size for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jana G.

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

Beautiful property!

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!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Amazing property!

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

As advertised!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Ski cottage

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Sweet Cottage, perfect distance to Town.

Great stop! Spent a beautiful weekend at the cottage and in town. Just close enough to Uber into town, but far enough away to feel like you are out in the country. Lana was great to work with and was gracious to let us rent an extra night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

liz p.

Wonderful Getaway

Very sweet house in a beautiful setting. A little bit of snow made it magical. The house had everything we needed for cooking a big meal and enjoying time with family. The tennis court and hot tub added to the fun. Loved the location just a few minutes out of town. Thanks Lana.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Wendy N., Princeton, TX

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

Beauty, peaceful, quiet and close to town

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

Loved it

The family and I thought this was the nicest place we have ever rented. The off season price was not a lot more than a hotel room in Durango. Most definitely a do again. Thanks Lana. Jim

10/10 Excellent

parsons c.

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

What an amazing place!!!

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...
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan o.

My husband and I were in durango for five nights .

My husband and I really enjoyed The Cottage beautiful location . The cottage was very comfortable and clean with wifi and direct TV. Close to Dalton Creek golf course with great restaurants too. Just a ten minute drive from downtown Durango and the train to Silverton. If we ever return to durango we would not hesitate to contact Lana again and hopefully we could stay at this lovely cottage again. Jim and Jan from Texas
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjie F.

Wonderful time at the "Cottage" in Durango

We traveled across country to find this beautiful "Cottage"!! It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy our gorgeous surroundings. The hostess was so gracious and helpful with all the directions one would need to travel the area!! The Cottage was well stocked with everything one would need to just relax and stay home! This was the second time we stayed with Lana!! BTW don't miss breakfast downtown at the Durango Diner. Mesa Verde is a short drive as are so many other nearby places to visit!!! We will be returning in the future! Benjie and Gayle
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donald F., Lakewood, CO USA

Nice and comfy

This was a lovely house with ample privacy in a very quiet setting. Don't be fooled by the somewhat older rougher looking neighborhood down the road as you approach the property from 32nd Street. This property lies among some nice farm houses. The kitchen is amply stocked, the hot tub was exceptionally clean and the beds were very comfortable. The endless hot water tank allowed for our party of four to take back to back showers in the morning. I appreciated the extra towels for hot tub use and the extra BBQ propane tank, just in case. All in all a great stay and would definitely come back next time in the Durango area!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

susan h., Durham, NC

Best Summer!

Everything was exactly as shown in the web pictures. All new kitchen and bathrooms with everything we needed. The porch was actually an extra room for us as we ate outdoors each evening as the sun set. We like this home because we are far enough out of town to have our solitude but in 10 minutes or less we can be at any activity in Durango. There was so much to do that our days were filled with fishing, hiking, bike rides, rafting and of course the train to Silverton! The owners live close by so immediately available should we have had any problems. My family enjoyed "The Cottage" so much this year we will be returning next summer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirk & Tammi B.

Diamond of Durango

The town of Durango and surrounding four corners area gives you many choices of things to do, things to see, and places to dine. Although due to the comfort and relaxing atmosphere that Lana has created at the cottage it makes it difficult to want to get out. We did make it out though and enjoyed morning walks, snowshoeing at Purgatory, Trimble Hot Springs, and enjoyed being downtown shopping and dining. While going and doing was great we were still anxious to get back to the cottage for a relaxing evening in the hot tub. Truly all the comforts of home and some. We have stayed at the Farmhouse also and were equally impressed. We just returned home from seven days at the cottage and are already discussing and looking forward to our next visit to Durango. Thank you Lana for sharing your wonderful homes with us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Teresa T.

Very Cozy

The Cottage is a wonderful vacation home. It is secluded in a private drive area and has beautiful scenery. Our family enjoyed the home very much and we didn't want to leave. Lana was a pleasure to work with from the beginning of our planning to the sad departure of Durango. We were fortunate enough to meet Lana during our stay and she is such a wonderful lady. The Cottage is a short drive to downtown Durango and close to several restaurants and other fun activities. We never spent too much time in the vehicle getting to our destinations. We were a short drive to a wonderful restaurant that we visited a lot (Doughworks). The Cottage is a pet friendly house and our fury family member definitely felt welcomed. Lana has the house supplied with several pet needs. We highly recommend this home for a family vacation or a romantic get away.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Perfect winter getaway

The cottage is fantastic. The location is private, woodsy but convenient to town. There was everything we needed to cook a Christmas dinner for our family, and everything worked perfectly. The heat was efficient, and the gas stove heater was awesome! We did get in the hot tub a few times, but the chemicals were a little too strong smelling for me. The kids loved it! I texted Lana for a couple of things, and she was very quick to respond. Thank you! My only less than stellar critique is that I could have used much brighter lighting. There were no overhead lights in the living room or master bedroom, and it was really dim in those rooms. Great if you want a romantic weekend, but rough for our family in winter light. We loved the little fenced area for the dogs. We didn’t use it much since it was freezing while we were there, but it was a safe place for them to go if needed. We appreciated the dog bowl and treats. I used to live in Durango, so it was fun coming back as a tourist and having such a beautiful place to stay. Clean, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Private and secluded mountain home!

A beautiful 5 minute drive from downtown Durango to the Cottage. Once there, you drive up to the cottage through the woods to a private and secluded little house. There are two porches, one with a covered hot tub and the other with a bbq grill and comfortable patio furniture. The inside of the cottage is beautifully appointed with all the wants and needs for a week or month. The view of the upstairs room is a wonderful example of good architected design. The property was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. And also, well equipped. Watching the beautiful mountain sunset from the hot tub was a once in a lifetime experience. From this wonderful home away from home, downtown Durango is available. We experienced dining from a wide variety of cuisines. We had Parisian (Jean Pierre), Steak (Ore House), Burgers (Balcony Café), Mexican (Francisco's), Breakfast (Carver Brewing Co), Italian (Mutu's) and many others. Even found the church of our choice (St. Colombo's). Our hiking excursions included Junction Creek Trail (part of the Colorado Trail) and Animas Mountain Trail. We also enjoyed the city river walk and the many parks in town. We met some lovely Durango natives and felt very welcome. We drove over the passes to Silverton and Ouray on one day and on another day went to Mesa Verde. Both trips were well worth the drive. Spectacular scenery and relatively easy driving. It was great to be here in Summer when it is over 100 degrees in Texas, but our next visit will be in winter to experience the snow! We will be back! Gerhard, Kim and our Wire Fox Terrier, Tillie San Antonio, Texas

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