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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81360 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Durango Community Recreation Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durango

This vacation home places you next to Animas River and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Durango Hot Springs Spa. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Animas Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 11 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Nayarit - ‬9 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.

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond

River Bend Ranch is a private ranch in Durango, Colorado located just five miles (10 minutes) from historic downtown Durango. Our three bedroom, two bath single level cabin is set among the willows and pines on our private trout pond and also features a covered deck with a wood stove.

We are located on the Million Dollar Highway in the Animas Valley on the way to Purgatory Ski Area (20 minutes) and Silverton (50 minutes). Come to River Bend Ranch and enjoy the beauty of the Animas Valley and one of the most unique properties in Durango. The cabin is equipped with Roku TV and and reasonably fast WIFI.

Bed Configuration (Single level home so all bedrooms are on the same floor):

Master - King Bed
2nd Bedroom - Queen
3rd Bedroom - Bunk Beds (single over single)
Queen sleeper sofa in main living space

Things to know about your stay.

We are a working horse and cattle ranch, but our operations will not interfere with your stay. We also have a world class wedding and event venue on a five-acre lake close to the cabin. You have access to the outdoor areas on the property except when an event is in progress, which of course will not interfere with your use of the cabin, covered deck, and fenced yard. And, you'll always have access to the Animas River.

Our private trout pond is about 20 yards from your back deck. It is not fenced and you must keep close watch on children or those that cannot swim. Please do not reserve the property if you have safety concerns as it relates to the the access to the pond or the Animas River. The pond is filled by irrigation, which is shut off before Thanksgiving every year. This drains the pond through the winter months. The irrigation is turned back on in late April and takes a couple of days to refill. After it is refilled, it is restocked with fish.

The Durango- Silverton Train goes by the property daily (mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening).

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).

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

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.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, 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.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,360 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

1586-147679

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Durango, just steps from Animas River. You'll also find Durango Community Recreation Center and Durango Hot Springs Spa within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and mountain views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets 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.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), which is 11.6 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), which is located 20.5 mi away (30-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond?

Yes, every accommodation at Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steve O

The house was just what we needed for our family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Odessa Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece/peace of heaven

It’s hard to explain just how wonderful, beautiful and peaceful the whole property is. We wanted to stay where we would see wild game and beautiful scenery of Colorado. God provided it all! The owners are a wonderful family! We are ready to stay there again soon, We live in West Texas and it was so great to find out the owners had family in our area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location away from town.

Away from downtown Durango (~10 minutes). Trout pond had a lot of rainbows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking.

Well kept and comfortable. Only thing missing is a Keurig. Loved that we did not have to strip beds and spend our vacation doing check out chores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding/Anniversary Getaway

The place was absolutely beautiful. My nieces wedding was at this venue so it worked out perfectly for us. It was our 1st wedding anniversary so we decided to make a weekend of it. The only thing that was a minor issue was that the sprinklers came on while we were trying to load up our truck lol. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, well maintained property

The property is in a great location, conveniently close to downtown! We really enjoyed the outdoor barbecue area and the surroundings. We saw deer hanging out near the pond almost every night. Seeing the train go by every day was really cool and inspired us to take a ride on it ourselves! The only complaint I have is the pots and pans were really scratched up and worn out. Other than that the cabin was very clean and cozy - especially the recliners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P. p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice setting, great stay

We chose this property due to the location and ample parking for our trailers. We met an international group of friends and really enjoyed our time here. The outdoor space is a great addition to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This house was perfect! We rented this house after another house failed us. It was perfect for our almost 1 year old to crawl around and play. We also still felt like we were “in the mountains”. Our favorites were the train that came by multiple times in the morning and afternoon and the deer that came to eat the apples in the front yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for anytime of the year!

It was very quaint country cottage the rooms were perfect for 4 adults and 1 child the amenities in and around property were great love this place definitely will be back, we met Dan the owner very nice gentleman and very accommodating thank you for having such a beautiful venue and if anyone Is thinking of getting married this is the place also they have that ability and the barn/event hall is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

RObyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun property

We enjoyed our stay. ( little close to the main road)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Family Getaway

We had the best time on this property. Beautiful scenery, lots of room for kids to run around. I loved sitting by the pond with my morning cup of coffee taking in the quiet and beautiful surroundings. We got a lot of family time in hanging out in the large patio, playing board games and grilling. The house was clean and beautifully kept. We loved every minute of our stay here and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Stay

We had a blast at this cabin! Loved the train coming by during the day. That was actually a fun highlight. Enjoyed the deck, paddleboats and fire pit. Great place for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to Hiking/Downtown

Great house with easy access to tons of hiking and just a short drive from town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

Very relaxing and beautiful property. The perfect escape with lots of things to do both on the ranch and nearby. My kids loved seeing the train everyday and playing on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time for Spring Break

Everything about our experience was perfect! Loved the location to the town and ski resort. I am sure the property is even more beautiful in the late Spring/summer. For our family, we could not have asked for more. Thanks to the the owners and mgt. Ticer family 2021 Spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Teena F.

COVID Thanksgiving

Overall, a great place to get away, out of the city. Take a walk to the ponds, do some quick fishing, see the wildlife on the property. The kitchen was missing some things... measuring cups, can opener, extra silverware, ice! Also, for a cabin that will sleep 6, the living room only sits 5 people, unless someone wants to sit on the floor! The couch and chair provided were not comfortable. Feels like it was the old furniture taken out of the main house somewhere. The bedrooms were clean and bathrooms were stocked with towels and supplies. The price was decent, but considering all of the “fees” that added to the price, that is obnoxious. The cleaning fee is a joke, considering you have to load the washer and dishwasher before you leave and upon entering the house, we had patches of cobwebs around the kitchen lights. Again, a very nice property but not sure if I would stay again. Feel a bit robbed on price.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great house, feels like your own little private cabin. Beautiful setting and convenient to lots of stuff in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay, surrounded by the beauty of nature!

First, we will definitely be back to stay!! We did so many active things within a few miles from the property, but our favorite part of our stay was coming back to the property and relaxing on the beautiful grounds while the kids ran around and explored. It was so relaxing, with breathtaking views. The property has everything you need to thoroughly enjoy your stay. We had SO many friends asking where we were staying based on the pictures we posted, however, photos do not even do this place justice. Icing on the cake was the property manager was so helpful and friendly. Thank you for a perfect end of summer stay - both kids and adults want to come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Setting

We had a great time! Our hosts were easy to work with and extremely accommodating. This property is complete with amazing trees, a lovely pond and visits from local deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nick F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place/ great location

The property was lovely and it was not a bother to not have A/C , at all. The only feedback I have is that there is no pots or pans to cook with.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Scottsdale, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Fall break

The location of this property was perfect, close to town and the mountain, with so much space and privacy. The ranch owners were available, kind and very helpful. We loved everything about our stay .... exploring the ranch, fishing, the Animas river and paddle boating, s’mores around the fire, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The kids were delighted to wave to the train going past just a few times a day... such a fun treat. There was a fenced in area for our dog To run around outside, and plenty of space to walk her around the property. We felt very little need to leave the property at all. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for allowing us to share your paradise for a few days.

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We loved our short stay at the River Bend Ranch. It was better than expected. My husband loved having the trout pond to fly fish in. The house was cozy. I'm not sure how anyone could complain about not having ac. It was unseasonably warm while we were there. It was 93 degrees and the house felt great with the breeze coming through the windows. We just shut the blinds and wondows where needed before we left for the day. They offered a wonderful selection for us to pick out a bar of handmade organic soap. What a treat! Our dog loved the space and the freedom to run. The outdoor living space was perfect. The covered deck with the wood stove overlooking the pond and the beautiful mountain backdrop was our favorite place to unwind after a day of exploring and have our morning coffee. We would definitely stay there again. Next time we will stay longer. We weren't sure if we'd like being that far from town (we spent 4 nights in downtown Durango) but it turned out the peaceful setting was relaxing and close enough to go into town.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and a great getaway

Our family of 4 (plus our 2 dogs) had a wonderful stay in Durango. The property is so close to town, but still secluded. We really enjoyed the ponds and the quiet nights. The Silverado train goes right by in the morning and our daughter enjoyed running out to wave at the passerby. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Ranch Setting

The property is beautiful and in a location that affords easy access to all Durango has to offer. The house is lovely and comfortable and the outdoor covered deck a wonderful space to enjoy the spectacular views. We were able to walk all around the property. The owners and people working on the place were warm and friendly. We had a great week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Kathy M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin on Animas River

Area was very pretty but the pictures shown were much better than the property itself. Property needs updating - there was no air conditioning so need to open windows at night but there were no screens on windows. Yard needed to be mowed and porches needed to be swept and cleaned. Overall, the property is in much need of updates!! Property owner was very nice and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019