Located in Durango West, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Ski Hesperus and Twin Buttes. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 8.2 miles
Durango Area Tourism Office - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
Fort Lewis College - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 11 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Durango Adventures Center & Zipline Tour - 8 min drive
Burger Theory - 9 min drive
The Kennebec - 5 min drive
Twilight Cafe - 10 min drive
Kennebec Cafe - 5 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.
Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends
Experience the enchantment of a Colorado winter at our spacious 5-bedroom retreat, nestled in the picturesque beauty of Durango. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone seeking a memorable mountain adventure, this home blends relaxation with entertainment, offering the ultimate mix of comfort and easy access to thrilling winter activities.
Property Highlights at Glance: • 5 Spacious Bedrooms: Each room boasts plush bedding to keep you cozy during Durango's chilly nights, ensuring restful sleep after exploring the great outdoors. • Entertainer’s Dream Game Room: Beat the winter chill indoors with a lively game room featuring air hockey, and foosball, making every evening delightful for guests of all ages. • Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen: Cook hearty family meals in a kitchen equipped with everything needed for culinary success. Whether a big breakfast before hitting the slopes or a festive holiday dinner, this space brings everyone together. • Cozy Living Spaces: Gather around the fireplace in the inviting living room to share stories from your day or curl up with a book in one of the cozy nooks. • Tranquil Outdoor Space: Step into a winter wonderland in the lush backyard, perfect for sipping morning coffee amidst snowy landscapes or stargazing on crisp winter nights. • Prime Location for Winter Adventures: Located just minutes from downtown Durango, world-class ski resorts, and natural trails, you’re near the action with easy access to skiing, snowshoeing, and cozy winter walks.
Embrace Comfort and Adventure From your arrival, you'll be welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living spaces are thoughtfully designed to offer both comfort and style, ideal for relaxation and group activities. Enjoy movie nights by the fireplace or challenge your group in the game room, igniting friendly competition. The kitchen is the culinary heart of the home, equipped with stainless steel appliances to prepare all your winter favourites. Gather around the large dining table to savor delicious meals, festive feasts, or simply a cup of hot cocoa to warm you up.
Winter Activities at Your Doorstep Our home is your gateway to Durango's endless winter attractions. Spend days at nearby Hesperus Ski Area ,Purgatory Ski Resort for skiing or snowboarding or venture out for winter hiking and snowshoeing on scenic trails. After a day of winter fun, unwind taking in the crisp mountain air and breathtaking starry sky.
Why You'll Love This Retreat: • Location: Just minutes from downtown Durango, explore local shops, restaurants, and art galleries, or enjoy a ride on the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. • Adventure & Relaxation: Whether hitting the slopes, enjoying winter hikes, or lounging in the game room, there's something for everyone. • Warm & Inviting Atmosphere: Luxurious yet homey, with cozy furnishings, premium bedding, and endless entertainment options to delight everyone.
Concierge Services for a Personalized Stay Elevate your winter experience with our concierge services available. Whether you desire in-home gourmet meals from a private chef, need grocery delivery for convenience, or want to relax with in-house massage services, we’re here to enhance your getaway. From ski rentals to curated winter activity plans, our team ensures your visit is truly memorable.
Other Things to Note: All guests must complete our guest verification process before arrival, including ID submission and agreeing to rental rules. We do not host guests under 25 at this location; the primary renter must be over 25. These measures ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Book Your Winter Getaway Now This Durango escape is more than a place to stay; it's your home base for unforgettable winter adventures. Whether skiing down snowy mountains, warming up by the fire, or exploring downtown Durango’s charm, each moment is destined for comfort and joy. Book your stay now to create lasting winter memories!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
Property manager
Abby
Languages
English, Spanish
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in hallways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Gym
Kayak
Table tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Housekeeping (on request)
Recycling
Unit size: 2,756 square feet
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: high chair, play pin available per request
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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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
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.
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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Durango West, close to Animas River Trail, San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office, and Historic Tram Park. You'll also find Ski Hesperus and Twin Buttes within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Are there hot tubs at Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where 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 13.2 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), which is located 22.1 mi away (31-minute drive).
Are there rooms with balconies at Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends?
Yes, every accommodation at Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends comes with a balcony.
Winter Wonderland in Durango – Expansive 5-Bedroom Retreat for Family & Friends Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lorrie L.
Feb 21, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs cleaning and maintenance, no mountain view.
We do vacation rentals often, and expect it to be well maintained and clean. House number not visible at night. Bear proof trash bin latch is broken. Need to replace handrail for the front steps we had some older folks in the group that had trouble, barking dog next door, No closet in Master BR?, shower curtains were grossly mildewed, knobs missing in the kitchen, patio door handle broken, very few hangers ( host sent more), Downstairs bathroom plumbing needs overhaul only cold water in left sink, bathtub shower freezing or scalding, floors in downstairs BR and kitchen need mopping, bathtub is moldy and dirty. lightbulbs out in several rooms, gray fabric chairs in kitchen are very dirty..
Lorrie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tori D.
Feb 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication
Communication was great! Thank you!!
Tori D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frank S.
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Large Home in Peaceful Neighborhood
Wonderful large home with huge game room in basement. My 15 yo loved this house! It is in a wonderful quiet neighborhood. Close to old town Durango. The living room TV is giant wand very high quality which is nice.
Frank S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Paul L.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended family snowboarding getaway
The vacation property was well suited for our family of ten (7 adults, 7 yo and 2 under 3). The main level had two bedrooms, a kitchen, dining and living area. Downstairs there were three bedrooms, a refrigerator/bar area and a large game/play area. The play area was great for the small children. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances. On the patio was a grill. Overall this was a good value for the price. A couple recommendations would be to make sure there was enough paper towels and toilet paper for the guests. There was a problem with one of the lower level bedrooms properly regulating temperature at night. The refrigerator ice maker was not working and no grill brush was provided for the grill which was not clean when I used it. All this being said, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again at this property.
Paul L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
MArvin M.
Nov 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Everything expected and much much more!
Abby is a Great Host!
MArvin M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Durango summer
The house was located about 10 minutes outside of Durango. It was an easy drive to get to the downtown area. The house itself is located in an older neighborhood but nice and spacious. There was plenty of room for eight of us. It did not have air conditioning but many homes in Colorado don’t. It did appear as if it might be having something installed soon though. Overall we had a great stay!
Rachel K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
DONNA D.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Shelton sisters, and uncle
we had a great time home was comfortable and very welcoming. there was 10 of us and was accommodating for our large group our ages was from 65 to 90
DONNA D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Eli B., Ohio U.S.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit underwhelming
First impressions weren't great, the house didn't have a/c and was very warm but after opening some windows cooled down, it also had a strong chemical cleaner smell and the basement a bit of a pet odor, most of the cleaner and pet smell dissipated after airing the house out. Communication with the property manager was good and the overall of the stay was good. On a positive note the beds were very comfortable.
Eli B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Timothy H.
May 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property for our needs
Difficulties arose with the original booking and the check-in details, the stay was wonderful, same for the property
Timothy H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
Apr 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Durango
Place was very comfortable and clean. Old food was left in the freezer and fridge. Overl as good space, clean and very comfortable beds.
Teresa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Savannah W.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Stay in Durango!
Overall, absolutely wonderful place and great host! The property was perfect and the house had everything to help make our stay great. The host responded quickly and helped clarify any questions my group and I had. Wonderful location!
Savannah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
Oct 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home away from Home
Check-in process was super smooth! The owner was available and communication, exchange of information was effortless. I would recommend this rental to families who have various activities in and around Durango.
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
Jul 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Durango getaway
The house, though old, was very clean and roomy enough for our family of 6. The downstairs provided a nice play area for the kids. The kitchen area met all of our needs. We needed to contact the owner and she was easy to reach. I would recommend this property. Durango is a great vacation spot!
Karen T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Amelia T.
Jul 24, 2023
It was so hot there!
Be warned. There is no AC there, and it was in the 90s there in July. There were a couple of fans, but just circulated hot air. Couldn't open all the windows because some had no screens, and some screens had holes big enough for insecs to come through. We didn't have access to the closet in the front bedroom. Abby keeps it locked for their personal use. Water pressure in front bedroom bathroom was very low in the shower. After that shower, i used the shower in the middle bathroom. The pingpong table was great! But when we tried to play pool, the table wouldnt keep stable. Comfortable living room, good kitchen area, beds were comfortable. Small dining table. It was a tight squeeze for the 7 of us to eat together.
Amelia T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joanna S.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Stay!
What a cute, fun, and spacious home. Met the neighborhood cat we named “Post”! Beds were super comfy!
Hostess was kind enough to have to place for early check in and was communicative throughout the entire visit (beforehand) as we requested early check in a few days prior to check in.
Safest neighborhood ever! A 7 mile drive to the heart of historic downtown where shops are cute as heck and the community is super friendly.
Will stay again.
Joanna S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
David E.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Durango West
House was very nice. Has lots of room for large family. Only 10 min to downtown. Host Abby is very nice!
She went out of her way to bring two cooling fans to us!
David E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Craig H.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The house we stayed in
Pros;
This is a great house for large groups. Many bedrooms with entertainment in the basement, ping pong, Foosball, mini pool table, etc. Location to Durango is excellent. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. There is any kitchen item/tool you could ask for. Great for cooking at home. There was a nice welcome basket for the gueasts and a digital message bored with local imformation which was usefull. Also the contact for the home is very responsive, helpfull and friendly.
Cons;
You must take into consideration the age of the house and that it is located in Durango Colorado;
The water pressure is only good in one upstarirs bathroom. There is no air conditioning (but a swamp cooler located inside the house was provided). There are missing screens on windows preventing the guest from opening more windows. There have been previous guests that did not respect the home and it shows on floors, paint inside the home and window/fence gate operation. Some bedding was stained that should be replaced.
Please note: none of the "cons" effected our stay. We had a great time. And I am sure if everything was perfect with the home, it would cost a bit more.
Craig H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Alfred W.
Jun 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
House near Durango
The property was just as presented - good for larger families. The house is very tech savvy with a many tv’s and hi speed WIFI.
I was surprised that West Durango has zero retail, not a gas station or convenience store, so everything required a trip into Durango proper.
Alfred W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauro S.
Mar 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
best house for a big family! Great entertainment.
Our family of 12 stayed in this house and we never ran out of room. The rooms are perfect sizes, the top floor is beautiful decorated and love the 2 restrooms on top. The basement was the kids favorites, they had enough room to lay down and watch movies or even play board games. The adults played games on the ping pong table etc this house is really perfect as a big family. We loved this house so much, if your looking for a family house this is it it has great ammenties, space and the location was great. 5 min from Hesperus ski resort and only 15 min from town. We enjoyed making breakfasts in the kitchen, it had everything we needed. Even has a smoker pit which we were excited that was provided. The living room and basement both have Tv so we were able to have movie night for the adults and kids at the same. The basement is perfect for movies and play time for the kids. The tiny bottom kitchen is perfect for any extra space you need, or for movie snacks etc. Definitely give this house a 5 star it made our experience to Durango even better having a house that we loved and enjoyed coming back to every night.
Lauro S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jorge Q.
Jan 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for families and reunions
Nice layout with 5 rooms, great for 8-10 people, and friendly neighbors.