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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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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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Log Cabin & Hut, WIFI, 13 acres; borders Nat Forest; 8 min. to town! Sleeps 9

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 160 reviews
The price is CHF 526
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Log Cabin & Hut, WIFI, 13 acres; borders Nat Forest; 8 min. to town! Sleeps 9

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.
This holiday home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Free WiFi in public areas, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the overall condition of the property
  • 15 minutes by car from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 12 minutes from Twin Buttes
As a guest of Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: I would prefer small to midsized dog. No cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Home Secluded Location yet Only15 min Town 10 min Lake
Beautiful Home Secluded Location yet Only15 min Town 10 min Lake

Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was clean and comfortable. Going up to second floor master bathroom; steep narrow steps and if you’re over 5’ 6” tall watch your head. Once you’re upstairs watch very closely for trip hazard. One in the hallway and one going into the bathroom there is about a 4 inch step. If you’re an early riser like myself you may not have water. Rick was very accommodating and friendly, when I called him very early in the morning about the water because my wife was sick, he came down right away. He explained the water pressure drops when the sprinkler system started in the morning. I am 75 years old, I would probably stay there again but it would have been better had I known ahead of time about the stairs and trip hazards. Nice to see the deer and wild turkey in the yard and a beautiful view from the upstairs balcony. Peaceful and great porch setting area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W., Cave Creek AZ

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

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful home. Great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry N., Windsor in Sonoma County, California

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

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.

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.

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.
Kayaking at Lake Nighthorse.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M S.

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

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo E.

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.

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.

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