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Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory

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A gravel path leading to a building with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.
A stone house with a green roof, a wooden bridge, and a well-maintained lawn.
A stone building with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A house with a stone exterior, a green roof, and a well-maintained lawn.
An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a table with chairs, and a grill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory

Our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom single level home was built in 1955 by one of the original homesteaders on what used to be one of the original valley ranches north of Durango, where privacy abounds and frequent wildlife sightings include deer, elk, black bear, wild turkey, hawks etc.
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The home has been completely remodeled offering a fantastic gourmet kitchen and modern bathrooms as well as AC but also retains its original charm. The property also features a fenced yard, outdoor covered space and a seasonal irrigation creek that runs thru the property.

Bed Configuration (single level home):
Master Suite - King Bed with private bath
2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed
3rd Bedroom - Bunk Beds (Single over Single)

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

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.

–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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2450298vb
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

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cliffs at Tamarron 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.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas River - 4 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 27 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 30 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 24 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mineshaft Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Prospector - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,807, 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 Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Pet Friendly Home on 3 acres w/AC between Durango and Purgatory located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Animas River, James Ranch and Cliffs at Tamarron. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are also within 9 miles (15 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 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exquisite house great wildlife viewing the outdoor deck is wonderful for you and you puppy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, peaceful getaway on the outskirts of Durango for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group. We are so glad to hear that you had a beautiful and peaceful stay. We look forward to having you stay with Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding stay. The kitchen was perfect for cooking Turkey day dinner for 6. The beds were very comfortable. The house was well stocked with Dishes, pans etc.. The location was beautiful and centrally located between town and Purg ski area. We would def stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group. We are so glad to hear that you had an amazing stay, and that the kitchen was perfect for cooking for your group. We look forward to having you stay with Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!!

Fantastic property and perfect for the family! Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Hi Ruben, Thank you so much for your recent 5 star review. We are delighted to hear that your family thought the property was perfect for your group! Your recommendation is invaluable to us and we are honored to call you our guest. We are looking forward to hosting you again for another memorable stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Rockhouse

We had an excellent stay. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you had an excellent stay and enjoyed the beauty of the property. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 location is spectacular and the home is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective, and that you found the location spectacular and the home beautiful. :) It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation in Durango staying at this property. We loved the location - gorgeous views, peace and quiet, and lots of space for our teenage kids to run around with the dog. The house was comfortable and had all that we needed. I enjoyed the beautiful kitchen and bathroom. I wish we could have stayed for a month!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed the gorgeous views, peaceful setting, and spaciousness for your family and dog. It’s great to know the kitchen and bathroom added to your comfort. We’d love to host you again—maybe next time for that month-long stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at the Rock House

Cool place to stay with great outdoor features. Love the deep porch and the surrounding bluff and countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us, and for completing a review! We were happy to host you and your group and are glad you had an enjoyable time, and found the property to have great outdoor features. We look forward to having you stay with Durango Vacation Rental Collective again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a wonderful house and property. Very dog friendly with many outdoor activities nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rock House

The rock house is a beautiful property and as advertised. We loved our stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

Very unique property. We loved our stay there. Would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
Hi Veronica, Thank you for your review of the property! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found it to be a unique experience! We appreciate your feedback that you would stay again, we look forward it. :) -Holly
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home away from home

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: Quaint, so much wild life was pretty awesome. Hiking around the property was wonderful.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2024
Thanks so much for the great review! We're so happy you loved the spot and we hope to welcome you back for another peaceful stay! -Mackey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place and setting for our dogs and us! It’s such a special place. Wildlife visits, beautifully remodeled home on a beautiful property, quiet and relaxing with all the comforts of home. The master king bed was incredibly comfortable. We were thankful for AC as temps were warmer than expected. Cool nights helped our restfulness. The pictures on VRBO didn’t do justice to the actual setting. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad you and your dogs felt at home and enjoyed the peaceful setting, wildlife, and comforts of the property. It’s great to hear the king bed and AC helped you rest well, especially with the warmer weather. We truly appreciate your kind words about the home and setting—and you're right, sometimes pictures just can't capture the full experience. We’d be honored to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Classy!

Fantastic property! Lots of attention to detail (pots of annuals, candles etc.) Beautifully appointed with quality fixtures and features.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for your great review! We are very happy you enjoyed the Rock House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rockhouse

This property is wonderful. The setting is perfect, it is clean, well stocked with cooking and bath items and makes for a very restful quite vacation. We have been here twice now and have made reservation for next year. This is truly home away from home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Getaway

Visited Durango this past week and enjoyed our time at this cabin. It's close to town but feels like you're in the middle of the mountains. Lots of wildlife each day including elk and turkeys. Great kitchen and outdoor space. Plenty of room for family...definitely a peaceful retreat. Small fenced yard was perfect for dogs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the cabin and appreciated the peaceful retreat it offers, along with the wildlife sightings. It’s great that the kitchen and outdoor space worked well for your family, and we’re happy the fenced yard was a hit with your dogs. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a cute piece of history!

This house was super easy to find, has updated amenities and amazing showers! We loved our stay and were able to hike up the hill that was within walking distance. Turkeys and elk greeted us every morning and evening. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2024
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! How wonderful that you enjoyed the amazing showers and that you even got to see Turkeys and Elk! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This place is amazing

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: We love the Rock House. Beautiful house, beautiful property, and wonderful hosts.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
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

Rock House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 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

Loved the Rock House!!

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: Rarely do you find a place that is this special just looking around on the internet. But we did!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home and views

This home was amazing and we will definitely be staying here again. We loved the updated bathrooms and big kitchen. The views and stream that ran through the yard was so beautiful and our kids enjoyed running around. Their were a lot of dead bugs in the kitchen and their was mice poop in the main bedroom on the bedding and side table.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
We appreciate you leaving us a review. Your feedback is important to us! We're so glad to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the awesome views! We are sincerely sorry that there were some missed housekeeping items. This is not at all consistent with our normal standard and we know that is not something you want to worry about when arriving on vacation. Please always call us and we are happy to send the cleaners back out to take care of any missed items. Other than that, we are so glad you enjoyed the home and its location so much. It was such a pleasure to host you and we look forward to hosting you for your next visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Durango Getaway

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: Awesome property, we enjoyed our stay in a quiet community outside of Durango. Very pet friendly, well appointed and clean house. Hiking, enjoying sunrise and wildlife watching were highlights of our trip.We would definitely recommend this property and will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! 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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place in a great location

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 house was in great shape and well stocked. The location was ideal, close to grocery store and very convenient for accessing hiking between Durango and Silverton. The large expanse of grass was perfect for our pup, it even has a dog run with doggy door. Great communication from management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
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's great location. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rock House rocks!

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: This was our third extended stay at Rock House - and there’s many reasons we keep coming back. There’s just not another property in the Rockies that compares. Privacy, beauty, wildlife, proximity to necessities while giving a “cabin in the woods” feel. It’s VERY Special.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review and for choosing Rock House for your third extended stay! We’re honored to be your go-to retreat in the Rockies. It’s wonderful to hear that the privacy, beauty, and unique “cabin in the woods” experience continue to draw you back. We look forward to welcoming you again to this special place you’ve come to love! -Erika
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Off the beaten path but perfect for us with our 4 wheeled drive vehicle in the winter. The house is beautifully remodeled and the bathrooms and kitchen are great. The only comment I would have is less glass size tables in the master bedroom. They just don’t have much space to put glasses and water on. Staff was friendly and the house was very clean. Highly recommend if you like having space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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