The Blue Bear | Trails, Golf, Pool & Hot Tub - Near Town

This is not a 5 star property. It is basically older condos in disrepair. The bifold closet doors in both bedrooms were off their tracks and not operational so closets were not usable. The washing machine would turn on like it would work but would not complete its cycle and therefore not wash clothes properly. My wife cooked a meat loaf in the oven and the fumes from the oven would burn your eyes. We had to leave the front door open to air it out. This place worked in a pinch for us due to low vacancies available but for the prices they charge it should have been a lot better.

Unit was clean, ample bedding and towels, comfortable beds. Good parking.

Very close to downtown. I loved the running trails around the Ft Lewis campus right out the front door. I appreciated the fast responses from the property managers.

First time visiting beautiful Durango and this place was close to everything we needed. Historic downtown and the amazing train ride. Animas trails if you are a runner. Loved it all!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was OK, but has some issues. Apparently there isn't enough insulation, so the upstairs loft gets VERY hot during the day. We don't have AC in our home, so know how to deal with daytime heat in our house, but closing windows and the blinds didn't seem to matter much. So consider running the window units on low all day if it is hot.Also, it just needs some general upkeep. One of the bathroom faucet handles kept falling off, the fridge somehow ends up with water on the top shelf, and the drier doesn't dry clothes very well. However, the beds are comfortable and the location is great. In all, maybe a little pricey for the quality of the condo.

Overall a nice place. Kitchen was well equipped. Location was nice and the neighbors were friendly and quiet. We had a couple problems while we were there and had to call the rental office twice. They were very nice and solved the problems quickly. But the two problems were pretty annoying. First our code access didn’t work and we couldn’t get in. They quickly assigned a new code. Second, we had plumbing issues that prevented us from using one bathroom shower. They sent someone on a Saturday and fixed it. So no disasters, but for the price, I had hoped the condo would be better maintained. Good place, overall.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was the perfect fit for four. The house was comfortable and conveniently located to Fort Lewis College.

We really enjoyed staying at this condo! The large gathering area in the living room/dining room was great for our group of 6. I felt like the condo was well appointed with items to cook and clean. Our only issue is the loft got very hot in the afternoons and evenings. An A/C unit upstairs is needed. Overall we had a great stay though!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Address was confusing, went to wrong condo.Access code was incomplete, no check mark hence could not unlock entrance until just began to add characters on the end of the string.SSID in text message was not found. Had to read back of the router (which lucikly was NOT locked up in a closet). Figured out how to locate correct SSID and PW.Cold water in main floor bathroom was turned OFF below sink. ??2nd day, it rained all day. Then water began to LEAK through the kitchen light fixture, and the paint began to fill up with water on the drywall next to the microwave..... Called Durango Collective, she offered and executed a mere $65.00 refund on a total bill of $1280. SO. ..... overall pretty bad experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location in relation to Fort Lewis College, easy walk.About a 5 minute drive down from the mesa to downtown Durango. The unit was well equipped. Unit is on second story but close to parking lot. Steps and stairs are involved. Unit has smart TV and so for us connecting to Netflix and Amazon Prime was easily done. Beds were good. We were there in late May and the weather was turning warmer. In the late afternoon we had to open the windows to cool the house off. It appeared that there were window A/C units stored in one of the closets but they were not yet installed in the windows.Food choices in Durango are many and varied. We enjoyed eating at 636 Main Ave. Good food but not inexpensive. We also ate at Perbacco Cucina Italiana, located right next to the D&SNGRR station. Also good food, also not inexpensive. Unfortunately an old favorite, The Ore House, had an extensive fire in January of 2024 and is still working to recover and reopen as of May 2024.The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Shop on Main Street with-in a block or 2 of the railroad station is also very good.The River Trail is long & nicely done. Rest rooms are available in the town park.

We rented 3 condos and enjoyed our stay with many family members. The pool was fun, the hiking nearby was breathtaking. Our rooms were comfortable, clean, and a great place to relax after a big day.