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Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Los Pinos River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango

Our custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence is 20 minutes (13 miles) from historic downtown Durango and 45 minutes (36 miles) from Purgatory Ski Resort. The charming chef’s kitchen, equipped with stunning granite countertops, a farm style sink, beautiful light oak cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, is the center point of the home and opens up to the main living and dining spaces.. The 3-seat breakfast bar, partitions the adjacent sunny dining room, a perfect place for making delightful dinner or late night family board game memories.

Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, all featuring vaulted cathedral ceilings, and generous windows, letting light in from every exterior angle. The delightfully inviting master suite expands through half of the upper level. While the additional bedrooms, including one with an elevated loft bed, are cozy and perfect for kids or guests alike. Open the windows and relish in the river sounds, for a perfect night’s sleep. Located in the quiet and friendly Forest Groves Estates neighborhood, just down the street from the natural beauty of both Lemon and Vallecito Lakes. This property is perfectly nestled near the Florida River, including creek access beside the house.

Bed Configuration:
Master - King
2nd - Queen
3rd - 2 Queens
4th - 2 Twins

This home is not pet friendly. Please do not bring your pets or emotional support animals.

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Please note that, like most properties in the area at this elevation, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Sales Tax No.The La Plata County Tax Rate is 7.9%

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

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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, service animals permitted
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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Durango

Durango is home to this holiday home. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Lemon Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and The Powerhouse. Durango Arts Center and Eagle Park are also worth visiting.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Los Pinos River - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Lemon Reservoir - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Vallecito Lake - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 18 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 19 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 21 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haggards Black Dog Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Lone Wolf Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$631, 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.

What time is check-in at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango located?

Situated in Durango, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lemon Reservoir, Los Pinos River and Lake SImpatico Trailhead. Vallecito Lake and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area are also within 12 miles (20 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. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the property. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, set in tall pines and mountains and rapid flowing Florida river sound is always in the background. Was clean and was well furnished. So many things to do in the area. We had a wonderful time and would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting among the tall pines and mountains, along with the soothing sounds of the Florida River. It’s wonderful that you found the house clean and well furnished and had a great time exploring the area. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

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

Durango getaway

Great place to stay with family, close to Durango
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Colorado summer reunion

Lovely and well appointed house. Love the deck and slide too. So nice to hear the stream flowing day and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
We are so excited to hear that you had a wonderful time here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Colorado Mountains

Location was great! There were so many things for the kids to do outside around the property. It was a quick drive to Durango or Silverton. We had a great trip and would book a stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

Beautiful property in a great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our original location had a problem and we were given four choices of other properties to choose from. We chose Creekside and we are thrilled that we did!! It was a perfect location and a beautiful property!!! It could not have been any better!! The house was beautiful and right on a creek that ran through the property. Can’t wait to come back!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Creekside turned out to be the perfect fit for your stay. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful setting by the creek—we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Erika
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Family Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All around pleased. Professional and attentive property management.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cory g.

Family Cabin Rental Durango

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cabin was perfect for our family of 8 (6 adults & 2 children)for Christmas. Nice, large and clean home with all needed amenities. Views from all rooms and sits on a nice creek with a great creekside pathway. We really enjoyed it.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the cabin was perfect for your family’s Christmas celebration. It’s great that the home, amenities, and Creekside views helped make your stay memorable. We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and pathway. We’d love to welcome you and your family back for another stay in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Loved it!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location with all the creeks and rivers. The house was very comfortable and bigger than we imagined. We spent a lot of time on the deck and enjoying the trees, squirrels, and birds.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. :) Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Family Friendly Home Next to the Florida River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, family friendly home with all the amenities. Very clean. My 3 boys and I enjoyed catching trout from the near by river. If ever back in a Durango we will choose this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

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

lovely house and location

I had 8 friends visiting Durango. This house was perfect for us. They were happy to share rooms. The property is off the beaten path in a beautiful wooded spot near the river. Lakes and hikes nearby. The town of Durango is 20-25 minutes away so they had access to town and a retreat to come home to at night. Kitchen fully stocked, beds comfortable. property managers were responsive and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marina T.

Winter wonderland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place is beautiful. It snowed while we were there, it was a winter wonderland. We followed their instructions and took a 4x4, it really saved us. The house has everything you need. It's warm and cozy. Thanks for letting us stay in your house. It was an amazing trip with my brothers and thier families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2024
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Woodsy Retreat

A beautiful cabin home set between a charming creek and a stunning river. Treasure Island was a bonus! The home was spacious and comfortable inside and out. Clean, organized and stocked. Big windows in the master allowed for fresh air at night and the beauty of the woods during the day. The kids loved playing outdoors! The only item I would suggest is an extra seating option in the living room. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Peggy M.

Durango, CO rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were disappointed with the interior. While nice size rooms, kitchen very disorganized hard to find items and get to them. One fry pan looked gross, should be thrown out. Ice tray in freezer had a bug and leaf(?) on it.Weeds in front yard should have been cut down, made it impossible to play in that area and I’m not talking about wildflowers.There was a nice assortment of games. Would have been nice to have directions for TV.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for bringing our attention to the kitchen items, we will perform a kitchen inventory and replace any pots or pans as needed. This is a mountainous home, so the yards are not manicured but we will have our maintenance technician cut any unruly weeds out front to help keep them at bay. The TV is a smart TV where guests can log in to any of their streaming apps. However, if you ever have any issues operating it, please give us a call and we are always happy to help! It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with VRC again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The home was just ok. The cleaner and company that does the rental service were clearly good. It’s the home that isn’t well taken care for. From the broken screen door, the peeling plumbing fixtures, to the lack of cups and disorganized kitchen that lacked thought, I think they could really put some thought into the quality of the guests stay. The living room is quite small, but the one (stained) sofa isn’t enough seating. Could use a couple small chairs. The main issue I had was the lack of care to the outside of the home. The lack of secure steps from the back porch and the weed “landscaping” was sort of the entire vibe of this home. When paying for a vacation rental these are the types of things that owners should think about. Another note is that the fishing island trail is truly off the front of the home, not the back like the listing said so that took us a while to figure out. The back porch has dirty weathered chairs with direct views of the neighbors porch. So you won’t feel privacy if they’re home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you found our cleaning team and rental service responsive and reliable. We sincerely apologize that the home did not meet your expectations in terms of maintenance, seating, kitchen organization, and outdoor areas. Your comments are very helpful, and we will be reviewing each point to improve the quality of the guest experience, including the listing details about the fishing trail and privacy concerns. We appreciate your insights and hope to provide a better experience for future guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kely B.

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

Good overall

First impression upon arrival… The weeds in the yard were over a foot tall. Makes you wonder when you drive up if that’s how the entire property is taken care of. However, the cabin itself was maintained fairly well. We had seen in prior reviews that there was animal fur inside the house… We found this was true. There was gray tufts of animal hair – looks like probably a cat – scattered around the house, on the carpet in several places. Also, when you pay $6000 for a property you would expect it to be spotless… Anytime we moved something it was pretty dirty underneath; the laundry room and pantry floors were dirty. Additionally, out of eight days I probably had a hot shower only three of the days. Hot water heater is not big enough for eight people. However, overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house met our needs. The setting was nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback. We're very glad to hear you had a great stay. Your comments on the cleanliness of the home upon your arrival are concerning and I completely agree that it should be nothing less than spotless especially for the amount you spent on the reservation. This is not consistent at all with our normal standard and we have brought it to the attention of our housekeeping team. We apologize for these missed items. We have also suggested a larger hot water heater to the homeowners since as of right now 8 people taking showers consecutively will make it run out quickly. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Other than that, we're really glad you had an enjoyable stay. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with VRC again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family trip

The house was a perfect size for our family. Its a nice location. Its close enough to Durango but far enough out for peace and quiet. Plus the river access is a few feet away for our fisherman. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri G.

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

Great Mountain Cabin by the creek

We enjoyed the tall pines and quiet neighborhood and sounds of the creek running by. Nice location close to town and everything we needed. Enjoyed horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking in this beautiful area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great Solitude

A great neighborhood for families and relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was beautiful

Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kathryn o.

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

Christmas in Durango

House worked well for our group - need more wine glasses- not far from town nestled in the woods - kids loved walking through the snow. Road and driveway plowed in a timely manner. Would be great in the summer when the creek would be flowing. Had a plumbing issue on last day that was promptly attended to.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

The McFarland Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Having been a property owner near this property it wasvery nostalgic for me. It was near Vallecito Res.forboaters but this year it was very low, as this is notunusual for time of year and drought conditionsall over. As per Creekside it was wonderful andvery comfortable. Fully equipt with more than Iwould have expected. While it is a little outfrom Durango it is only 20 min. to the trainstation. The colors were just starting to changeso that was a bonus. Would highly recommend this property for anyone who is visiting the area andwants to be away from city life. Plan your groceryshopping. Bayfield is a little more distant thanDurango so that's where we got most of our supplies.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Premier Vacation Rentals. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Family Creek House

Great property and neighborhood with a creek in the backyard. Kids 5 & 7 loved playing in the creek, putting boats down it, and enjoying exploring it. The island is a 1 minute walk away with more to explore including fly fishing of Florida River for the dads 👍. The house was perfect for families with plenty of board games , toys , and Xbox360 to entertain all ages. Beautiful home among the trees with all amenities. Comfortable beds. Very clean. 100% would return with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Tucked away

We loved our stay at Creekside Retreat! The sound of the stream/river was so peaceful and relaxing. The house was just as pictured. The furniture was comfortable. The master bed is a little too soft but everyone has different preferences. My kids and mother in law all slept well in their separate bedrooms. The house was stocked with plenty of garbage bags, toilet paper and paper towels. We loved our daily walks to treasure island and around the neighborhood. We loved the distance from Durango because it helped us feel like we were in a quiet tucked away neighborhood. Thank you for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael F.

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

Perfect location to relax with family.

We came here with the family to relax and really enjoyed ourselves. The creek could be seen and heard from multiple windows in the house which was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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