Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views

Durango, Colorado
$331 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

This private, cozy cottage is nestled on a 19 acre parcel in the East Animas Valley, just a couple of miles north of the Durango city limits. You will enter the property through an electronic gate and continue on a 500 foot private road towards the Red Hermosa Cliffs. Beyond the cliffs is nothing but picturesque forest service land for hundreds of miles. On the property there is a private, covered tennis court for your personal use and high speed internet!

This secluded property, only2 miles from Durango, is in a beautiful river valley abundant with tall Ponderosa Pines and enormous oaks. At 6500 feet in elevation there are great views of the La Plata Mountains with a perfect combination of warm winter days and cool summer nights. Plus you are only a 25 minute drive to the Durango Mountain Ski Resort.

This home is beautifully furnished with antiques and art. The main floor has vaulted ceilings and large windows to show off mother nature's beauty. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor, and a second bedroom (lofted, open concept) with private bath is on the second floor. The granite countertop kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs, or you can barbeque on the west covered porch with the gas grill.

After a long day exploring this wonderful area, enjoy dinner on the large southern deck with a fully gated porch. Only 30 minutes away, visit the astonishing cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Gas Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Allowed Outside, Please Pick Up Butts Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Alexis M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    Host was welcoming. Location was great and cottage was amazing!

  • Celia B.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 9, 2025

    Very cozy, quiet and comfortable. Loved watching the deer that frequented the property. House was clean and convenient.

  • James B.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    Top notch!! Highly recommend this cottage.From dog friendly to just pure perfection. J.D. BERTRAND

  • Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Great location just outside of Durango. Close to most things anyone might want to do in a mountain town.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    This was a beautiful hidden gem. The location was perfect and great host fill in, thank you Brett. Would highly recommend if looking for a quiet, peaceful time.

  • Donna C.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful! Quiet, clean and had everything needed for my 5 day stay. Lana was incredible. I have stayed on two of her properties and would chose only to stay with her properties but it doesn't always work out. I highly recommend!

  • wally

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    We had a wonderful time loved the Cottage it was perfect just what we dreamed it would be. Such warmth and comfort. Look forward to staying with you again!

  • Phil H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Property was as advertised. Updated and very clean. Excellent location. Close to town. Great place for biking and golf. Really enjoyed our stay.

  • Matthew M.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Very cute and well maintained. The house is just far enough of the road to be really quiet.

  • Cari P.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    What a wonderful place to stay! Quiet yet convenient to town. So very nice for our pups. You can close off the porch yet it's still open to the backyard fenced dog area. Very handy! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Lana is very friendly and check in/check out was easy. Thank you for a great vacation. :-)

  • Judith L.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    The place was convenient to town but peaceful and rural. House was immaculate and well appointed. We had a lovely time with our dogs and will go again

  • j b.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    The property is as described. Had everything you need and was close to town, yet so quiet. Also you cant see it in the pictures but you can close the entire porch (with gate) that opens to a small fenced yard area that was perfect for our 90lb dog.

  • Thomas D.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Occasionally we have run into VRBO's that are not exactly as described in the listing. This is absolutely not the case for this property. It is charming, cozy, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed every minute we stayed there and even our dog Bodie treated it like home quickly. Additionally, Bodie is a working therapy dog and we so appreciate having him with us. Due to his nature and importance to our community it is difficult to find him the proper care when away. The location is excellent and fit our desires perfectly. Town is not too close, not too far, very accessible. We will return.

  • Sandy O.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Location was an acceptable location for heading out to other adventures.

  • Laurie J.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Awesome!!!

  • Jana G.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Absolutely loved the location along a quiet stretch of “country” road yet we were a stone’s throw to downtown. We love to ride our bikes and look for places along this stretch of road and we lucked out finding this gem! House is extremely well stocked and felt like home as it had everything we needed. Very quiet property (we loved seeing the deer) with beautiful trees and landscaping. House is dog friendly with a fenced dog run and sweet touches with dedicated dog bowls and treats. Loved the comfort of the king sized bed and how amazingly clean everything was! Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great stay!

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    This cottage was perfect! It was a short distance from Durango yet it felt like we were totally secluded. Even the drive to and from along the Animas River was beautiful. Lana was super responsive to any questions.

  • David R.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    Staying here allowed us to have the best perspective of Durango. The surrounding area is picturesque and surreal. One of the highlights of the day is coming back to a cozy environment after a long day of exploration. The surrounding sounds of nature melt the stress of ‘normal’ life away. All of the small things taken care of. Coffee, food and water dog bowls, biscuits. Really nice glassware. Well decorated and modern interior Thank you so much! We enjoyed every minute staying here. Highly recommend staying here

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$331+
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