Pickle Ball Courts, Peaceful Deck Next to Creek!

Durango, Colorado
$293 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

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Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 2

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Night 2 nights

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Beautiful guest house in the coveted Animas Valley right on Coon Creek. 800 SF guest house offers plenty of privacy. Relax outside on the wrap around porch and enjoy the views of the Animas Valley, Engineer Mountain, and Missionary Ridge to the east. You'll feel right at home when cozied up in the living room next to the wood burning stove or relax in the air conditioning after a hot day out on the trails. If you like friendly competition, enjoy the newly installed pickle ball court and 1/2 basketball court. This is the perfect getaway for a couple looking for some peace and quiet in Southwest Colorado.

The home comes equipped with a well stocked full size kitchen for anyone looking to make a delicious meal after a long day of relaxing or exploring. The guesthouse also has a washer/dryer on site for guest use. This is a special setting that has lush mature landscaping. This house is loaded with character and the location couldn't be better! 15 minutes to downtown Durango, and 15 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed (Main Level)

Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here

Book your stay with us and enjoy exclusive savings: get 10% off exciting summer adventures like rafting, jeep tours, and Mesa Verde excursions—plus 10% off all top-quality ski rentals!

This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.

Pet Policy
No dogs are allowed unless prearranged with the management company. There is an additional pet fee of $100 per dog per reservation. Maximum of 1 small dog allowed. Dog must not exceed 40 pounds. Renters are responsible for their pet(s) at all times and must ensure all solid wastes have been picked up and disposed of before departure. There will be a $500 fine if there is an unauthorized pet on the property.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.

Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.

Please note that the primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book this property.

A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict one strike policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.

Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.

Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.

Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Chuck W.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Nice and clean, quiet, and beautiful site.

  • LINDA L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Beautiful view of the river from a cozy deck. Cabin was well equipped with anything you need to prepare meals. Comfy bed. Nice property with a short drive to Durango.

  • Jeannie C.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    The property was so beautiful and the perfect size for two.

  • Blythe M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    Overall, I would give this place a 4 star rating. We booked it for our honeymoon to have privacy and peace. The cabin was beautiful and the creek was pleasantly close. We were unaware that it was part of someone else's property and that people would be on the property every single day we were there. Even after reaching out to the rental agency, people were in our rented space including the yard space next to the cabin and on the deck of the cabin. The internet was poor but not the renter's fault.We were dissappointed that we could not fish in the creek due to it being someone else's private property and that was not made clear until after booking the rental. These were our only issues. Otherwise, it was a very nice place to get away for a week.

  • Constance G.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We come here now two years in a row. The cottage is so quaint and the setting so peaceful and lovely. We had only to bring our own groceries for the week as the cottage is perfectly equipped with everything we needed. The bed is comfortable and management is quick to respond if there are any problems. We've spent two days Jeeping in the high country and two days fishing( very successfully) at both Lakes Haviland and Molas. The leaves were at their peak this year making Last Dollar Road, Owl Creek Pass, the Million Dollar Highway and the San Juan Skyway particularly beautiful. Truly this place is a bit of heaven on earth!

  • Michael D L.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 13, 2023

    We enjoyed this cottage & the property so much! This was just what we were looking for,& just “as advertised “. The Cottage itself was not a “plush” house, or a resort-like space, but it did have very nice accommodations. Really a very cozy & comfortable space, with wonderful surroundings…from the large deck, mountains visible all around, the great flowing creek located just below the outer area of the deck,& a beautiful lake across from that area, on the adjacent property. Really well cared for grounds around the cottage as well. It was not only a relaxing house, but also peaceful & quiet all the while. We enjoyed it,& would recommend it to anyone. Mike & Margaret (& Poko? too!)

  • Linda C.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2023

    Stayed Sep 5, 2023

    This is our second time to stay at the Cottage on the Creek and it is perfect for a quiet relaxed stay in the Durango. After a day in Durango we love to enjoy a late afternoon on the deck with a drink and a good book.

  • Kayleen K.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We stayed here in 2022 and loved it so stayed again this summer. The patio is wonderful and we used the grill, which was nice. It is located perfectly for us as we are golfers. VERY close to Dalton Ranch and convenient to Glacier. A short drive into town as well. There is a small grocery store very close and the City Market is a short drive. The kitchen is well supplied, although we couldn't find any baking sheets. The WIFI didn't work per instructions so I was given a different way to get WIFI, which was not reliable. The WIFI situation needs to be looked into. We noticed that the mattress is starting to slump in the middle and should be replaced. We got warm every night while sleeping and had trouble getting the AC program to stay cooler at night for us.

  • Arlene N.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Sweet cottage, well appointed, with spectacular views. Very peaceful and relaxing. The yard is full of flowers that invite hummingbirds and butterflies. Easy access to downtown and great restaurants. Our personal favs were Michelle's, 636 Main, and Cream Bean Berry for artisanal ice cream.

  • Constance G.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2022

    Stayed Oct 3, 2022

    This was a wonderful property. Can’t say enough good things! STUNNING views of creek and pond! Well appointed. We had everything we needed. It was so quiet and peaceful. We had a perfect time!!

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$293+
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