WHISTLE RUN: Colorado Lodge-Style Luxury, Views, & Historic / Iconic DS&NG Train

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Great Room and View as you enter through the front door.

View from great room looking to the backyard and across the valley to the river

Large Spacious and EXTREMELY WELL APPOINTED Kitchen

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6269 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Durango, CO

Dalton Ranch Golf Club5 min drive
Cliffs at Tamarron10 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad21 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

King Guest Suite

1 King Bed

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom or King Conversion

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hall Bath and Twin Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

King Guest Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

KIng Master Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM! Look no further! This is a special home with more than 2900 sq ft of indoor SINGLE-STORY living on a 3 acre mountainside site with stunning, PRIVATE AND UNOBSTRUCTED views overlooking the Animas Valley. Immerse yourself in oversized rooms as well as a large and exceptionally well appointed kitchen that would impress any chef! (Please note: indoor fireplaces NOT available during warm summet months)

Whistle Run is a 3-BDRM, 3-BA, 2900 sq ft, open living concept, single story mountain-ranch style home that can sleep 6 very comfortably in large bedrooms. Living area includes a comfy leather sofa, 2 swivel rocker leather recliners, 2 swivel rocker club chairs, and seating for 8-10 people in the dining and kitchen area. 2 King en-suites bedrooms: 1 King MASTER Ensuite and 1 King GUEST Ensuite, as well a third bedroom with 2 twin beds (which can be combined and converted to a King upon request), with it's own bathroom just across the hall. Included in the living area is a 75" Samsung smart TV with a combo Blu Ray / DVD player. Each bedroom also has its own Samsung smart TV . Spectrum cable is available through the app on the TV's. You can also stream from your favorite apps such as Netflix or Prime. High-speed WIFI Internet present throughout the home.

Two separate and dedicated desk areas (antique roll-top desk in Master is also equipped with a printer) for your business needs. The master suite also boasts a luxurious two person soaking bathtub, as well as a steam room/ shower for two, and a large walk-in closet with dresser.

Of course we also have central heat and air conditioning.

The chef's kitchen is appointed with most anything you'll need to prepare gourmet meals.
Experience a fabulous vacation and truly spectacular location in this lavishly appointed home.

Our home also borders a wonderfully entertaining piece of living history; the Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad where it's fun to sit on the deck or around one of the 2 fire-pits to watch and wave to the train passengers and conductor as it goes chugging by.

Guests will have access to the large driveway for plenty of parking as well as the entire 'backyard'. The only area guests will not have access to is the owner's garage and basement. The driveway is large enough to accommodate a towable trailer.

Laundry room also available for your use.

Property manager

Charlotte

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 activities can be experienced at Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Jones Creek Trailhead. 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, CO

What's nearby

Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 5 min drive
Cliffs at Tamarron - 10 min drive
Fort Lewis College - 21 min drive
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 21 min drive
Purgatory Resort - 50 min drive

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 17 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Hermosa Creek Grill - 3 min drive
James Ranch Grill - 14 min walk
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - 9 min drive
Basecamp Durango - 11 min drive
Cuckoo's On The Cliff - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WHISTLE RUN: Colorado Lodge-Style Luxury, Views, & Historic / Iconic DS&NG Train pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WHISTLE RUN: Colorado Lodge-Style Luxury, Views, & Historic / Iconic DS&NG Train?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WHISTLE RUN: Colorado Lodge-Style Luxury, Views, & Historic / Iconic DS&NG Train?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is WHISTLE RUN: Colorado Lodge-Style Luxury, Views, & Historic / Iconic DS&NG Train located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Animas River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Jones Creek Trailhead. Hermosa Creek Trailhead and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

14 Aug 2023

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

Durango getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at whistle run! There was a beautiful view and was not very far from Durango. The house was very clean and comfortable. Can't wait to visit again.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthanee P.

12 Aug 2023

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

Whistle Run is a winner

One of the best places we have stayed. Great location, great views ( including watching the train), well stocked kitchen, excellent deck and a great host.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

31 May 2023

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

Fabulous!

Our stay at Whistle Run was exactly what we needed to relax and enjoy our vacation in the Durango area. We were able to unwind and our hosts did absolutely everything to make our time away a delight. Thank you for everything!!!!!! We look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

17 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful home headquarters

Our stay at the Whistle Stop couldn’t have been better. The home was very comfortable with great kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom accommodations. Charlotte was great with answering questions and providing needed info. Thank you Charlotte for the opportunity to stay in your property.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

1 Aug 2022

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

Best vacation ever

The house is absolutely beautiful and sparklingly clean. I loved the location, secluded but only 15 minutes from town. The Durango - Silverton Train passed by 6 times a day. My grandkids always ran outside to wave at the passengers. You could hardly hear the train from inside the house, but I found myself listening for it so I wouldn’t miss running out to wave. The kitchen is a cook’s dream. Every room had a view. My favorite part was sitting on the deck early each morning watching the birds and four magnificent bucks grazing in the yard. I did not want to leave. Charlotte and Marvin were great hosts. Very easy to reach via text. I had no problems with anything in the house.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte

It is a pleasure to share our home with you. We are empty nesters who love to travel and explore new places. We enjoy cooking, hiking, biking, skiing, camping, jeeping and ALL things outdoors! If you have any special requests that are not specifically addressed here please don't hesitate to email me and I will do my best to accommodate you. But above all, enjoy your wonderful stay in this most Gorgeous location.... and Happy Trails!

What makes this property unique

Because this is our full time home, we have it appointed with all of our personal items that we use daily. This is especially true in our large kitchen. We love to cook and the kitchen appointments reflect this. You will find almost every little thing you could possibly imagine to help in preparing a gourmet meal. We have high quality furnishings and linens throughout our home . We also handle all aspects of your booking process and do not use a property manager. So if you ever need anything, we are only a phone call away 24/hrs a day, and very responsive!

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