Gorgeous Home with Creek in Yard, 10 Min. to Town/20 Min. to Ski, Dog Friendly
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)House in La Plata County, CO
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
The Hermosa Cliffs House
Elevation 6,639 Feet
3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath
Sleeps 9
2,300 Square Feet
Master Bedroom - King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Twin Bed and Twin Bunk
Full Futon
Located just a short 10-minute drive north of the historic town of Durango, nestled in a serene community, sits a delightful home with a tranquil creek-side setting and stunning mountain views, bordering the San Juan National Forest. The residence offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Animas River Valley, featuring a bright and spacious great room adorned with high vaulted ceilings, cozy seating, and expansive windows providing breathtaking views of the backyard. Its prime location allows for easy access to the plethora of outdoor activities that southwestern Colorado has to offer. The great room is designed for entertaining and relaxation, accommodating gatherings of all sizes, complete with TV, a DVD player, and a Wii for entertainment. For added flexibility, there is a futon available for additional sleeping options. The dining area is capable of seating 8-10 people and provides a lovely view of the picturesque garden. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked with all the amenities one might need. Adjacent to the great room is a private home office area, furnished with a desk for those who need to attend to work matters during their stay. The home also provides an array of games, puzzles, books, and children's toys to keep younger guests entertained. The private master suite boasts a luxurious king-sized bed, a spacious ensuite bathroom with a double vanity, and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The two additional bedrooms include a peaceful room with a queen-sized bed and a cheerful children's room featuring a bunk bed and a cozy twin bed. Outside, the patio seating area for 8 people, which includes a comfortable dining area and Adirondack chairs, is the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the view. Follow the garden paths and wooden bridges over the little waterways that lead to the San Juan National Forest or simply relax, grill, and dine on the expansive back deck, which offers a splendid vantage point to admire the seasonal flower garden, catch sight of the local wildlife, and revel in the awe-inspiring mountain scenery. Please note that this is a split-level home, so some stairs are required.
This home is dog friendly. Approved Dogs are allowed with a non-refundable fee per pet based on size/type. Please let us know about your pet(s) when inquiring or making your reservation. Additional restrictions apply including crating and leashing. Please inquire if needed for more details ahead of booking.
BOOK WITH US AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON RAFTING, ATV/JEEP RENTALS AND TOURS, SKI AND SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT RENTALS, AND MUCH MORE!
Elevation 6,639 Feet
3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath
Sleeps 9
2,300 Square Feet
Master Bedroom - King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Twin Bed and Twin Bunk
Full Futon
Located just a short 10-minute drive north of the historic town of Durango, nestled in a serene community, sits a delightful home with a tranquil creek-side setting and stunning mountain views, bordering the San Juan National Forest. The residence offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Animas River Valley, featuring a bright and spacious great room adorned with high vaulted ceilings, cozy seating, and expansive windows providing breathtaking views of the backyard. Its prime location allows for easy access to the plethora of outdoor activities that southwestern Colorado has to offer. The great room is designed for entertaining and relaxation, accommodating gatherings of all sizes, complete with TV, a DVD player, and a Wii for entertainment. For added flexibility, there is a futon available for additional sleeping options. The dining area is capable of seating 8-10 people and provides a lovely view of the picturesque garden. The fully equipped kitchen is stocked with all the amenities one might need. Adjacent to the great room is a private home office area, furnished with a desk for those who need to attend to work matters during their stay. The home also provides an array of games, puzzles, books, and children's toys to keep younger guests entertained. The private master suite boasts a luxurious king-sized bed, a spacious ensuite bathroom with a double vanity, and is equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The two additional bedrooms include a peaceful room with a queen-sized bed and a cheerful children's room featuring a bunk bed and a cozy twin bed. Outside, the patio seating area for 8 people, which includes a comfortable dining area and Adirondack chairs, is the perfect spot to unwind and soak in the view. Follow the garden paths and wooden bridges over the little waterways that lead to the San Juan National Forest or simply relax, grill, and dine on the expansive back deck, which offers a splendid vantage point to admire the seasonal flower garden, catch sight of the local wildlife, and revel in the awe-inspiring mountain scenery. Please note that this is a split-level home, so some stairs are required.
This home is dog friendly. Approved Dogs are allowed with a non-refundable fee per pet based on size/type. Please let us know about your pet(s) when inquiring or making your reservation. Additional restrictions apply including crating and leashing. Please inquire if needed for more details ahead of booking.
BOOK WITH US AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON RAFTING, ATV/JEEP RENTALS AND TOURS, SKI AND SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT RENTALS, AND MUCH MORE!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)5.0
My family and my sister's family like to get away to the mountains every summer. This year we went to Durango and it didn't disappoint. The house was perfect to have some down time but also a great spot to do dinner in Durango or a day playing at Purgatory. We are already talking about going back next summer!
5.0
What this house lacks in modern updates, it more than makes up for with its gorgeous backyard, trails literally out the door, and friendly neighbor dogs! I would definitely come back and stay here again with my family. The check in process was super easy, and the property manager, Kevin, checked in with us a few times.
5.0
We have been going to Purgatory for Christmas with the kids for seven years. This year my parents were coming in from New York and we needed a larger place. What a great stay! There was a tree up and decorated and lights outside, plenty of room for Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, and two teens. The pups loved the space and the yard to play in. Every detail from the tree to the chocolates on the pillows and even dog bowls made this stay one of the best Christmas’s we have had yet. We will definitely keep this one on our favorites from now on!
5.0
The house was really nice welcoming and cozy the back yard was very relaxing will stay there again
5.0
Wish we had more time to hang out at the house. The outdoor space was beautiful.
5.0
This house is so awesome and the back yard is incredible. The back yard is so beautiful and relaxing. We have young children and with supervision the backyard was great for them to play around. The house is exactly as it looks, and equipped with everything you need. It was very clean and comfy. The bathrooms even have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash! I was a little worried that it didn’t have AC, but honestly it cools down enough in the evening that we didn’t even need it. We definitely will stay here again, we didn’t even want to leave!!
Thank you for a great place!
5.0
All good.
5.0
The home was exactly as advertised and more. Clean, comfortable, well stocked with supplies, cookware and dinnerware and perfect for a family vacation. The location was awesome, close enough to Durango but far enough away to feel some seclusion. The back yard was awesome and the view was fantastic. The only negative of the entire stay was the neighbor dog showing up at the back door everyday and roaming the backyard. One additional comment, all of the outdoor potted plants were brought inside to protect from the cold and caused issues with allergies with some of our family members. We found the home to be very comfortable and enjoyable for our family Christmas gathering.
5.0
There were four of us that wanted to get away for a long
weekend and this home and property were perfect! It's about 9 miles north of Durango and in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood. We would sit on the deck with your coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings. One morning 20 wild turkeys decided to treat us to a parade, 3 times! We also saw a moose on the way to Ouray!! Back to the property... the beds and pillows were very comfy, the home was immaculate and the furniture perfect. We want to have this an annual trip and we'll definitely stay here again.
Thanks for sharing your home.
5.0
excellent BB, all the amenities needed were right there. clean and beautiful backyard.
Recommend fully without reservations.
will stay there again.
5.0
Such a peaceful setting with a beautiful backyard. Convenient for purgatory and downtown access. Quiet neighborhood. We loved it. Will stay again!!!!
5.0
Such a peaceful setting with a beautiful backyard. Convenient for purgatory and downtown access. Quiet neighborhood. We loved it. Will stay again!!!!
5.0
Amazing getaway
Such a peaceful setting with a beautiful backyard. Convenient for purgatory and downtown access. Quiet neighborhood. We loved it. Will stay again!!!!
5.0
The home is beautiful and the land around it is gorgeous. It was nice and quiet and very clean.
5.0
Beautiful home
The home is beautiful and the land around it is gorgeous. It was nice and quiet and very clean.
5.0
The experience was lovely. I recommend this home for anyone looking for a quiet neighborhood to relax in.
5.0
We loved our stay in Durango and particularly this home in this location. First, the house was spotless with lots of natural light and beautiful flowers adorning the windowsills inside. We had everything we needed and more. The Hot Springs were literally a couple miles up the road, and the best surprise of all was a restaurant (literally in the neighborhood) called Hermosa Creek Grill! They offer breakfast and lunch that were both mouth watering good! Convenient location for takeout too. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
Great getaway
The experience was lovely. I recommend this home for anyone looking for a quiet neighborhood to relax in.
5.0
All the comforts of home and more!
We loved our stay in Durango and particularly this home in this location. First, the house was spotless with lots of natural light and beautiful flowers adorning the windowsills inside. We had everything we needed and more. The Hot Springs were literally a couple miles up the road, and the best surprise of all was a restaurant (literally in the neighborhood) called Hermosa Creek Grill! They offer breakfast and lunch that were both mouth watering good! Convenient location for takeout too. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
A lovely, quiet, meticulously clean house in a delightful neighborhood! Expertly run by Gwen and her Team - I look forward to returning soon. Highly recommended!
5.0
Refuge near the Cliffs
A lovely, quiet, meticulously clean house in a delightful neighborhood! Expertly run by Gwen and her Team - I look forward to returning soon. Highly recommended!
5.0
The home was well situated and well stocked. We enjoyed the great room upstairs, with the two gas fireplaces (one big and one little) and the board games and the little office for online school. We all slept well in the downstairs bedrooms and were so grateful for the washer and dryer. But the backyard was just incredible - snow and snow and snow, room for snow people, small hills for sledding, and even a short hike up a steep hill to reach the gorgeous national park. Yes, the home is in a small neighborhood - but just looking out the back windows makes you feel like you are in the middle of the woods. Thank you for the much needed respite!
5.0
Perfect getaway
The home was well situated and well stocked. We enjoyed the great room upstairs, with the two gas fireplaces (one big and one little) and the board games and the little office for online school. We all slept well in the downstairs bedrooms and were so grateful for the washer and dryer. But the backyard was just incredible - snow and snow and snow, room for snow people, small hills for sledding, and even a short hike up a steep hill to reach the gorgeous national park. Yes, the home is in a small neighborhood - but just looking out the back windows makes you feel like you are in the middle of the woods. Thank you for the much needed respite!
5.0
This was the perfect Colorado vacation home. Lucky us, it snowed the day we arrived! The view from the main floor windows showcased a winter wonderland. The home was clean, bright, and cozy. This is a large home with plenty of room for everyone to gather together or have their own nook for some privacy. We loved having access to the garage for parking during our stay. Two thumbs up!
5.0
Perfect Winter Getaway!
This was the perfect Colorado vacation home. Lucky us, it snowed the day we arrived! The view from the main floor windows showcased a winter wonderland. The home was clean, bright, and cozy. This is a large home with plenty of room for everyone to gather together or have their own nook for some privacy. We loved having access to the garage for parking during our stay. Two thumbs up!
5.0
It was a nice weekend get away, very quiet and peaceful. Definitely recommend.
5.0
Quiet and Peaceful
It was a nice weekend get away, very quiet and peaceful. Definitely recommend.
5.0
Our stay was very peaceful. We loved the beautiful backyard! We ate on the deck, sat across the creek reading, and watched the birds, chipmunks etc. Relaxing! Definitely recommend!
5.0
Awesome backyard!
Our stay was very peaceful. We loved the beautiful backyard! We ate on the deck, sat across the creek reading, and watched the birds, chipmunks etc. Relaxing! Definitely recommend!
5.0
Plan on doing it again
5.0
Such a beautiful gem in a quiet peaceful neighborhood, step into the back yard and your somewhere else, a lush oasis, perfect in every way! Thank you for sharing this property.
5.0
Beautiful beautiful and relaxing
Plan on doing it again
5.0
Great!
5.0
Picture Perfect
Such a beautiful gem in a quiet peaceful neighborhood, step into the back yard and your somewhere else, a lush oasis, perfect in every way! Thank you for sharing this property.
5.0
Great property and friendly neighbors.
Great!
5.0
Beautfiful home, peaceful location, friendly neighborhood
Spacious home for family to all have space....outdoor living space is amazing with creek and large deck area. Home well situated between town and high country allowing for easy access to many attractions. Very clean and many nice little amenitities to make you feel at home but also vacation. Would return for certain to this home.
5.0
Perfect stay!!
after our cruise was cancelles due to this stupid virus, we decided the mountains were calling and we must go! This property was perfect for what we needed. The stairs are only 2 short flights so my 75 year old mom was able to navigate them pretty easily with the handrails and her cane. The kitchen is well stocked, so you won't need anything there! The property is peaceful and beautiful. In addition to my mom, we had me and my husband, our son who is 21, and our 13 year old daughter. This is close enough to Durango to be super convenient but far enough out that there is no hustle and bustle. The property caretaker lives next door and he is super nice and will do anything he can do for you. We also had our dogs with us. The only issue we had, which was in no way the fault of the property manager or the rental company, was the neighbors to the right of the property were rather rude, and they would let their 3 dogs out, unleashed, and they would run over and come after our dogs when we were out with them (ours were leashed). At one point I had to physically step between two of their dogs and my daughters dog as they were aggressively coming after our dog. Their dogs would also poop in our rental property, the owner would not pick it up, and so that left us picking up after their dogs. She was really very rude about it. So, just as long as you are forewarned about the neighbors to the right... you will have their dogs in your yard daily. I would still stay here again and hope to return another time!! The property is stunning.
5.0
Peaceful
Very nice stay. My one suggestion would be for additional pest control. I understand the location lends to insects/bugs however there were several spider encounters.
5.0
Love house- amazing backyard!
Great experience with property managers; cute home; thoughtful amenities; comfortable; fantastic backyard
5.0
Beautiful house in gorgeous location!
We loved that the house isn't decorated like a "cabin." It is roomy and modern and comfortable and homey. The backyard is to die for! The kids and the dogs loved playing in the creek and running back and forth across those bridges. I got some truly amazing pictures. There wasn't too much to "do," thanks to Corona, but 3 days of pure relaxation were just what we needed. Definitely try the burgers at James Ranch Grill, and buy some delectable honey from Honeyville. My sister in Texas was so impressed by the pictures and videos we sent her that she is looking into booking a stay as well.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in La Plata County?
The average price for a rental in La Plata County is $436 per night. This rental is $178 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gorgeous Home with Creek in Yard, 10 Min. to Town/20 Min. to Ski, Dog Friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gorgeous Home with Creek in Yard, 10 Min. to Town/20 Min. to Ski, Dog Friendly pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Gorgeous Home with Creek in Yard, 10 Min. to Town/20 Min. to Ski, Dog Friendly?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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