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Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer

Explore the area

Durango, CO

Place, Animas River Trail
‪14 min drive‬
Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
‪15 min drive‬
Place, Fort Lewis College
‪17 min drive‬
Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durango

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Twin Buttes. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
Animas River Trail - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
Durango Area Tourism Office - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles
Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 16 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪lone spur cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬15 min drive
‪Denny's - ‬15 min drive
‪Gazpacho New Mexico Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

This upscale vacation rental is located on a private 3 acre lot 15min from Durango on a paved road. It is the ideal retreat to return to after a day of site seeing with family and friends.

This beautifully landscaped home has a large, fully fenced, pet friendly yard. The house will sleep 8 people. We offer free WiFi. There are 3 bedrooms each with their own bath plus a queen fold out sleeper sofa in the family room. The entire upper floor is a master suite with a private balcony over looking the yard.

Lake Nighthorse is 10 min away and will open Apr 1st with swimming, boating and fishing. Canoe and kayak available at the lake.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

$611 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Hot tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: NO.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a lake
On a river

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: I would prefer small to midsized dog. No cats.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8

Note from host: Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8.
Note from host: Wedding receptions and college graduation OK.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Home Secluded Location yet Only15 min Town 10 min Lake

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Durango, close to Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office, and Animas River Trail. You'll also find Animas River and Durango Arts Center nearby.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Does Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), which is 12.6 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), which is located 20.8 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W., Cave Creek AZ

Sep 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall it was very pleasant and quiet. Lots of deer, turkeys and one bear. The most well behaved cat also lives there under the porch. Hot tub and hammockwas very relaxing. Cobwebs on most light fixtures, mattresses in both upstairs and downstairs main bedrooms were worn out. A couple cooking pots were so old and worn out, they were not usable. Minor things, but very fixable. Artwork was beautiful!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M., Driftwood, TX

Aug 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful setting, so relaxing having coffee/cocktails on the porch. We had a daily visit from a sweet cat, too. Home was clean, beds comfortable, and had plenty of kitchen necessities. Thanks for sharing your home, Rick.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally N.

Aug 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Check-in was super easy. The large kitchen has extras like garbage disposal, large refrigerator with ice maker, commercial grade appliances.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Aug 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed our stay in Durango! The house was very spacious, with everything you could possibly need, and laid out to give plenty of separation. We spent lots of time on the porch just enjoying the breeze and the sounds of the wind through the trees. We saw deer in the yard, and the kitty cat that hung out was very sweet. Very good location for going to Durango and Mesa Verde. We would definitely return!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful home. Great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N., Windsor in Sonoma County, California

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house, peaceful and relaxing.Hiked every morning and relaxed each afternoon on the wonderful, shaded porch overlooking a beautiful yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina G., Benson, Arizona

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious home with a lovely outdoor space. It's great for small family gatherings. It even comes with an outdoor cat. (I would have loved to take him home!) It's a bit of a drive to town (15 minutes), but we liked being in the peaceful atmosphere. Our only negative was the upstairs master suite was overly warm for us and too many windows to the east so early morning light was a problem as we had to leave the windows open. Durango had higher than normal temps and the AC didn't reach to the upstairs. As long as temps are normal, it wouldn't be a problem. We would definitely stay again during cooler times!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and beautiful location

The layout of the house was perfect for three adult females. We each had our own section of the house. The house was very clean. We appreciated how well stocked the kitchen was as well as all paper products, including paper towels, toilet paper, and Kleenexes in every room. There was plenty of dishwashing soap as well as laundry soap, and trash bags. We also enjoyed the cat that hung around.The outside of the house was beautiful and we enjoyed all of the outdoor seating.The only negative was the air conditioning did not keep the house very cool. Also, we would have enjoyed a hammock on the hammock stand.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay with nearby lake

This is the most beautiful property we have stayed at in Durango. The house is open and airy, with a beautiful deck and kitchen. The house is situated at the end of a quiet street, where the only noises we heard were birds chirping. Our teens loved the downstairs den with the comfy couches and TV for downtime. Rick was the perfect host; very responsive and sent detailed information about the property in advance of our stay. We loved the proximity to Lake Nighthorse and downtown Durango, too.

Friendly feline visitor, stopped by daily for scratches behind the ears and lake trout.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great house to stay in, clean, beautiful views and a quick drive into town.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Peaceful

The home was very clean! We stayed in main bedroom on first level. For us it was a bit cold. Our daughter and son in law stayed on second level master. The stairs ar steep going to upstairs master. They said the temperature was comfortable and used the small ceiling fan in the room. The home's layout allows for privacy. Kitchen was stocked with needed items. The available washer and dryer was a plus for us. Went through messaging to ask host about instructions for glass bottles and close out, but didn't get reply. I did not try to use the available number because of the time of day and did not want to disturb so late in day. Not sure if the messaging to host could be improved during a stay. This is a great option for a stay in Durango.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

May 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, especially with dogs

We really enjoyed this house. The fenced yard was amazing for our dogs and the home was spacious and comfortable. We also enjoyed the big patio and loved the semi-secluded location.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHY D.

May 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & Peaceful

We had beautiful mule deer as visitors as well as an awesome kitty. Thanks for a very peaceful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

May 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house in a beautiful setting

We loved our stay. The location and views are magical. The house is large and well-appointed. I would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Mar 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beautiful peaceful place

Everything you could possibly need, want and ask for! So many positives about this home. So much nature, such a wonderful host, comfortable beds. We enjoyed our time so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chace G.

Feb 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to celebrate my 35th anniversary!

Absolutely lovely, private, quiet and just the perfect place for the world to melt away! It had all the best amenities for a romantic getaway including a gourmet kitchen, wood fireplace and a secluded jacuzzi tub!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon U.

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Hide Away

Great house, super fenced in yard, hot tub perfect, fun fun fun!!! Host was super!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Jan 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M S.

Jan 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Nice and spacious. Three good size bathrooms for each bedroom area. Huge kitchen. We actually saw deer in the yard a couple of times! Heating system is good. Water gets hot pretty quickly. If you are not used to driving on snow and ice, you may want to pass on this property. The drive is very winding and hilly. Luckily, it was mostly gone from the roads for us. We really enjoyed this house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A., Frisco

Jan 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was perfect

Rick did an amazing job with this house from the space, cooking supplies, everything we needed he had and more. We had 8 adults and 1 infant. There’s more than enough room for more. My husband and I stayed upstairs which made it feel as if we had our own home since it was so private with a beautiful balcony where we watched the sunrise from. The deer came on the property the last morning we were there, it was a nice farewell before we headed home. I hope we get the opportunity to stay at Rick’s again when we come back this fall. Thanks Rick for sharing your beautiful home with my family. I forgot to mention, elevation is about 7500 ft. My husband who struggle with elevation sickness did well.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Jan 3, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo E.

Dec 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family home!

I will start with the fence for the dogs since it is rare to find fenced properties in the area. It met the requirements to keep my elder dogs inside the massive yard they have. Other details include the massive space you get with the house inside. This was definatley a great spot to stay away from the city but close enough to be able to order food delivery.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Dec 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Durango, CO getaway

Beautiful home as advertised. Home is very spacious and of course the hottub is a plus. There is everything you need if you just want to chill out at the hose for days. The only advise/suggestion I would give the owner of the home is to make sure that the fllors are always swept after every visitor departs and that here are tv(s) in the bedrooms. All in all we enjoyed our stay in this home. I would truly recommend anyone who is visiting Durango, CO and is looking at staying at a hotel to instead stay in this beautiful home.-Charles M.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

Dec 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, relaxing stay

The property was exactly as descibed and even better. We had a 4 and 6 year old in our group and they loved exploring the yard. There was so much space in the house. Thank you for making our weekend so relaxing. We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Z., Chicago

Dec 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

This home allowed us the perfect opportunity to relax & unwind. It's a bit off the beaten path, but the respite of quiet surroundings was a welcome change. The house is gorgeous, clean and well-supplied

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024