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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
View of house with private driveway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango Hot Springs Spa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Rustic Red Cliff Log Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 min N of Durango, 15 min to Purgatory, .5 miles to PJs Gourmet Market and .5 miles to the Durango Hot Springs. 4BR, 4Bth, game room, basketball court, lots of parking for RVs, trailers and vehicles. The house includes a full kitchen, smart TVs, WiFi and washer and dryer. The garage you see in the picture is the finished game room with ping pong, bumper pool and a deck with chairs. This is included in your stay. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2706411vb
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

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Purgatory Resort - 33 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zia Taqueria - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory on 5 July 2026 start from AU$521, 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 Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Animas River and Durango Hot Springs Spa. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rustic lodge property has character and is a comfortable stay! Highly recommend staying for a low stress casual visit! Host/Hostess is great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We picked this house because it was the perfect distance between downtown Durango and Purgatory Ski resort. It had everything we needed for a basecamp. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was great, spacious and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quiet, clean and all you need stay. Host is quick with responses and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room, nice views and great distance from downtown Durango
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderfully accommodating to our ever changing schedule.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were comfortable and the location was ideal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonnelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great with communication. Loved the location and having the laundry room!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sumit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as advertised. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. The adults as well as the kids enjoyed the cabin equally. We willVisit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEANNE F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and lovely home with great views of the train as it passed by in the mornings and afternoons. Great location close to town and amenities. Very close proximity to the hot springs. Plenty of space to accommodate our group of 8: 5 adults and 3 children. We came up to ride the Polar Express and made beautiful memories as a family. Only wish the house had been prepared for us to feel a warm welcome. The heat was off and it was a very cold 55 degrees inside upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to town. Host was very accommodating. Laundry & kitchen were great for our family. Wouldn’t recommend for older guests, the stairs are very steep and uneven. It made it hard for our grandparents to enter & exit the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is not Joanna Gaines trendy, if that’s what you’re looking for… it’s full of real-life used items, cozy like your grandma’s house. There was a nice separation of private spaces, with several public places-the game room was an absolute got with the grandkids. I will caution that there are MANY steps to navigate and most are without hand support. This was a bit challenging for our family, as we had 3 generations using the house. I am absolutely certain that our stay will be fondly remembered by all for years!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freddie F.

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

Graduation Stay

Loved the cabin and the area. The location was nice as we traveled north to sightsee but were only 5 minutes to Durango. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Enjoyed the train

A beautiful property in a beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay at, very fun and had a nice time with me and my Family I would recomend for anyone trying to stay here in Durango. My kids and nephews had a blast in the jacuzzi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JP Texas G.

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

Very Charming

A lot of history and charm in the property. Little warm in summer months...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ran W.

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

Great home

Great home in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect for going into Durango and also accessing the trails for hiking, and other mountain activities. Excursions to Ouray, Silverton and even Telluride can be accomplished in a day.The house had everything we needed and very clean. It is an older home that's not perfect but extremely comfortable. No A/C but cools off in the evening and fans are available.Definitely would stay again. And Taylor was a great host and responded to all questions immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

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

Rustic Lodgr

Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mieko K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Beautiful place, a little far from town but worth it if you plan ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location for our family to stay and enjoy summer in Durango for a few days. Nicely situated close to town and also close to James Ranch and Purgatory. Plenty of room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire H.

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

Mountain bike friends

Nice place. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Rustic Lodge

The Host was very responsive to all questions that we had and the property was as described it met our needs very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B.

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on our recent ski trip to Purgatory. The owners were pleasant in our communications and the location of the cabin made getting to the ski resort a piece of cake. The cabin is also close to a grocery store and other things to do in and around Durango.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Taylor Clark

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We are a family of 4 living just across the Valley. We have been in Durango since 98' and enjoy skiing, rafting, kayaking, biking and all the mountains have to offer. We are a fireman and nurse serving our local community. We purchased this house in 2008 and lived in it for 10 years. The house was originally a ski lodge located in Vallecito by the lake. The home was won in a card game and moved to the location it sits now in 1988. It was narrowly missed by Missionary Ridge Fire in 2002. You can see the burn scar as you drive through the valley.

Why they chose this property

This home is close to town but has the amazing views of the Animas Valley. It's only 15 minutes to Purgatory and close to PJs gourmet market and the Durango Hot Springs and Spa. Enjoy the separate game room, basketball court and yard games in the well watered lawn.

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