Luxury, Rustic Mountain Estate Ideal for Family Reunions - Barn/Saloon, Pavilion
House in La Plata County, CO
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Located 4 miles from Durango Mountain Resort, the Irma J Ranch is located at 8,700' elevation on 14 acres of aspen/spruce forested land. The large acreage affords lots of room to stroll through alpine forest and take in stunning views of the Hermosa Cliffs, which loom west of the Ranch. The 5 BR, 4 bathroom luxury ranch house was finished July 2014 and has a deluxe kitchen, three fireplaces (one outdoor), expansive deck, and sophisticated flat-screen/stereo systems. The house sleeps 12 in 5 queen size and 2 twin beds. The ranch also has a late 1800s-era cabin that has been completely restored, and has a murphy bed, wood-burning insert in the fireplace, kitchenette with sink, and large flat-screen television with stereo system. Sadly, we no longer offer the cabin as a rental option. Although the cabin does not have a toilet, guests can use the adjacent open-air shower house that is equipped with a flushing toilet and sink.
The Irma J Ranch is a unique blend of modern luxury in the 3,800 square foot ranch-style home, and historic beauty in the turn-of-the-century barn, cabin and other buildings. The IrmaJ Ranch is located one mile from the Needles country store and the Old Schoolhouse Restaurant. It is located only six miles from the Rockwood train station (Durango-Silverton train). The barn has been converted to a saloon for entertaining guests during the summer season. It has seasonal hot and cold running water, a 16' bar, shuffleboard table, foosball table and tons of charm. A new ping-pong table occupies one bay of the garage. The cabin is quaint, with high quality finishing touches. A sauna house and seasonal shower house were built in 2014. A new hot tub was added June 2015. An outdoor movie theatre, projecting to a 10' wide screen on the outside barn wall, provides a novel form of entertainment in the summer/fall evening. The 32'x72' pavilion building (for receptions, pickleball and other larger gatherings) also has a HD projector, screen and state-of-the-art stereo/PA system. During the summer, on-site activities include horse shoes, corn hole (2sets), kick-ball area and fire pit area. Off-site activities include road biking, mountain biking, hiking, four-wheeling, mountain climbing, train rides, golfing, and visits to area attractions like Silverton (26 miles), Durango (24 miles), and Mesa Verde (42 miles).
Please note that event pricing (more than home capacity) is slightly different and will adjusted as appropriate. Any event must be smaller than 50 people and less than 25 vehicles.
The Irma J Ranch is a unique blend of modern luxury in the 3,800 square foot ranch-style home, and historic beauty in the turn-of-the-century barn, cabin and other buildings. The IrmaJ Ranch is located one mile from the Needles country store and the Old Schoolhouse Restaurant. It is located only six miles from the Rockwood train station (Durango-Silverton train). The barn has been converted to a saloon for entertaining guests during the summer season. It has seasonal hot and cold running water, a 16' bar, shuffleboard table, foosball table and tons of charm. A new ping-pong table occupies one bay of the garage. The cabin is quaint, with high quality finishing touches. A sauna house and seasonal shower house were built in 2014. A new hot tub was added June 2015. An outdoor movie theatre, projecting to a 10' wide screen on the outside barn wall, provides a novel form of entertainment in the summer/fall evening. The 32'x72' pavilion building (for receptions, pickleball and other larger gatherings) also has a HD projector, screen and state-of-the-art stereo/PA system. During the summer, on-site activities include horse shoes, corn hole (2sets), kick-ball area and fire pit area. Off-site activities include road biking, mountain biking, hiking, four-wheeling, mountain climbing, train rides, golfing, and visits to area attractions like Silverton (26 miles), Durango (24 miles), and Mesa Verde (42 miles).
Please note that event pricing (more than home capacity) is slightly different and will adjusted as appropriate. Any event must be smaller than 50 people and less than 25 vehicles.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed for our son’s wedding. Beautiful house and comfortable for our group of 12. The pavilion and barn were ideal for the events associated with a small wedding. Great communication from the host. Beautiful setting. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Irma J! First off Erin and Brad are amazing and so helpful. They were so awesome and helpful with any questions we had. We got married at the ranch and Erin assisted me with anything she could as we were out of town so the recommendations and accommodations provided were so helpful.
The house and property are even better than the pictures. Anything you may need, they have it for you. The house was so comfortable, beautiful and clean!
We can’t wait to come back!
Thank you for making our big day so special!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We were very pleased with how this property exceeded our expectations for both just the house to stay in and the wedding venue facilities!! They have provided more than we could imagine! The property was better in person than in the pictures! Wonderful house and layout for several families to stay and enjoy our time. Once we had our groceries, we had no need or desire to leave the property, it was great to just stay and enjoy everything! I highly recommend and will book the property again if we go back to Durango!
5.0 / 5.0
We had our wedding at Irma J Ranch and it was perfect! Brad and Erin were SO wonderful and easy to communicate with. The pavilion was the perfect place to host our wedding dinner and it was so cool having the saloon for our cocktail hour. We would recommend highly recommend Irma J Ranch.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a delightful time at the Irma J Ranch! Our adult children, their spouses, and 2 infant grandchildren enjoyed every minute, and are already talking about going back. We have stayed at several vacation homes in Colorado, plus Idaho, Arizona, and California, and the Irma J is our family’s favorite!
Wonderful home. Well constructed home with beautiful and functional finishes. Beautiful windows to look out to beautiful country, well-furnished, window coverings where needed for privacy, GOOD QUALITY BEDS, lovely and functional bathrooms, spacious and lovely front deck.
Well-stocked kitchen with great appliances. We enjoyed cooking almost all our meals at home.
The Bar. We enjoyed playing shuffleboard and foosball at different times of the day or late at night.
The Pavillion. Our favorite part of the property was probably the Pavillion. What a great set-up for pickleball, which our young adult children played every day, even on warm July afternoons. It was especially fun at night It’s completely open on one side so you can enjoy a breeze, and just enjoy the beautiful view of trees while playing or just spectating.
Great location. We took an outing every day either to Durango, Silverton, Purgatory, the many roads behind Purgatory, the Nugget Bar/Backwoods Gourmet, fishing at lakes to the north. The Irma J is a great point to take off from.
Brad and Erin are fantastic hosts and easy to access. They love the property and it shows. We'll be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Three families stayed here and skied Purgatory. All of us were comfortable and the owner was in constant communication to help with any questions/needs. Would highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
This is a well cared for home and ranch. I can't think of one thing we needed, that wasn't there. It's incredibly comfortable, roomy and has a fabulous kitchen. There is room to spread out & no need for fancy clothes!
There is a special blessing on this property. I don't know if it's because of the family who owns it, or because of the celebrations that are held there, but it's a wonderful place.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here and the set up was perfect for my daughters wedding. Everyone was extremely happy. The layout of the buildings and the mountain setting was absolutely stunning. I would recommend anyone stay at Irma J Ranch. Brad and Erin very easy to communicate with. We had everything we needed for an extra special day
5.0 / 5.0
Second time to stay at the Irma J. Always clean and offers everything you need.
5.0 / 5.0
The house/property its amazing! The covered pavilion was a great spot to play with the kids during afternoon rains and tons of wildlife roamed through the property in the evenings. The owners provided excellent communication and were gracious hosts. This is a family home, not just a rental property, and it shows in every aspect. High end finishes and amenities are found in every room. We hope to come back soon.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was wildly better than we expected! Best value in all of Colorado!
5.0 / 5.0
The location was beautiful. I have rented many vacation homes and this one is top of the list. Best stocked kitchen and linen ever. Would rent again in a second if in the area. The owners were very easy to deal with. Thak you for a wonderful reunion.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
Very relaxing stay with a beautiful view!
5.0 / 5.0
Plenty to do inside and even more outdoors!
The Irma J is perfectly located north of Durango and is near many opportunities for adventure! The home was well-maintained, well-stocked, and extremely spacious. The pavilion, barn, and grassy areas worked well for our evening dinner and activities with extended family.
5.0 / 5.0
Great. Fun. Perfect
All good. House is beautiful and well equipped. Lots of fun things. Football, corn hole, shuffleboard, hot tube. Lots of great hiking everywhere
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for small family reunion
IrmaJ exceeded our expectations. We loved the property: gorgeous view from the patio, beautiful house, incredibly well-stocked kitchen, indoor and outdoor games (pickle ball, corn hole, foosball, board games), wildlife viewing, and hot tub. Short driving distance to hiking near Purgatory and Haviland Lake, a little farther to get to mountain biking near Durango. The loft has a queen and two singles with lots of amenities but can get a little warm and doesn’t have shades on the windows (not needed for privacy, just bright early!) but otherwise was a perfect spot for our group. The owners were excellent with communication. We would defintely return!
5.0 / 5.0
Short Family trip in June
We truly enjoyed our stay at Irma J. We had a short stay, only 4 nights so we didn’t get to enjoy all that the property offers. Looking forward to staying there again. Property owner was very responsive and easy to communicate with.
5.0 / 5.0
It was terrific!
The property was nice and big. Very close to the resort.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Property
The Irma J Ranch was as amazing in person as it was on the website. The house was comfortable for 13 people and just a 5 minute drive to Purgatory Ski Resort. Our grandsons loved staying in the loft space. The kitchen was large enough to have three cooks in it at one time. The hosts were amazing to work with. The communication before, during and after our stay was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous and well-appointed compound
The Irma J was very good to us! The photos of the property look great, but honestly didn't do it justice! We assembled 3 families for Thanksgiving this year and had plenty of space. The open concept living space was fabulous for the collaborative holiday cooking mixed with children playing or coloring, and of course football watching.
Erin and Brad ensured that every single need of ours was taken care of - that's an extremely rare thing.
Our kids loved the loft with ensuite bath and kitchenette above the garage, easily accessible through an indoor staircase. The adults were plenty comfortable in the 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms downstairs.
The kitchen was nothing short of incredible for us. Everyone wants to own a Viking 8 burner + double oven stove now. That quality trickles down to the glassware, knives, cooking tools, pots/pans/bakeware, and even the tupperware!
We used the hot tub every night and even some days - it felt great with 4 adults but we could've squeezed 6 people. It felt secluded being behind the house, but also was easy to get to via the paved sidewalk.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect property
Clear communication and understanding seem to be Brad and Erin's first priority.
They were EXTREMLY accommodating and have put more thought into making sure everything you could possibly need is already there and avl. to you then you would ever expect.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Memorial Service
The Irma J Ranch was exactly as it is presented an opportunity to gather with family and celebrate an event. In our case it was to hold a memorial service for our parents. The Ranch gave us space to hang out together as well as to have places for private reflection.
We spent every night sitting around the deck's outdoor fireplace sharing stories and memories from years gone by.
The view from the deck was spectacular.
5.0 / 5.0
Irma J Ranch was amazing we couldn’t have asked for better!
Everything was easy and smooth from start to finish. Brad and Erin were awesome from the start. Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for and then some. All our guests raved about how Irma J was hands down the best wedding venue they had been to! We couldn’t be more pleased, everything is perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Setting, Amazing Facilities and Amazing Owners....so Amazing ;)
The property far exceeded our expectations in many ways. The home was laid out in an intentional manner that allowed for several families to come and go. There were clear instructions and attention to details with accessible persons if there were any questions. (Thank you Paul and Brad!) We had a wedding with immediate family and friends and the vintage barn and modern cowboy pavilion were perfect for the reception and open bar and party afterwards. The vintage cabin allowed for overflow guests to have their private space. The wild flowers were truly gorgeous. Erin was intentional in providing information and basic needs for a wedding set up which made the day of very easy and relaxed. The hot tub and fire pit were wonderful for wedding guests and family in the evenings as was the large great room where gatherings and story telling would take place. The spacious kitchen with the large island allowed for several prep stations for various meals and coming and going from mountain activities. Our group enjoyed nearby river rafting, horseback riding, multiple hiking trails, fishing and UTV roads near Silverton on the Alpine Loop. Truly a wedding adventure week that will be long remembered.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Mountain Retreat
Our family stayed at Irma J for a long 5 day weekend, during which we also hosted a memorial. Our stay was wonderful. The setting is beautiful. The main house, grounds, and outside buildings are all very comfortable. well-stocked and well-maintained. We were able comfortably house 11 guests of all ages, and welcome more for the memorial. The owners were attentive and available for any need, and kept us informed about various conditions that might impact our stay. I would highly recommend this rental if you have a large group or event or just need a weekend away.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay!!
Great property about 20 minutes north of Durango. We had 3 families traveling together with a total of 13 and had plenty of room. Had a bear come through the property twice while we were there. Close to Silverton where we rode atvs for 3 days. Close enough to Durango for shopping, dining, zip lining and kayaking on Lake Nighthorse. Tons of stuff to do at the property. Horse shoes, corn hole, pickle ball etc. One of our favorite things to do was to sit around the outdoor fireplace on the porch in the evenings for drinks. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great for a Family Get Together
Well appointed, great location, and high quality all away around. - it was perfect for our 10 person party. We brought in a chef to cook and he had everything he needed. Great hosts too - they made it easy.
5.0 / 5.0
A+
The Irma Jay Ranch was an incredible property to bring people together. There is no need to leave once there. Some of the most incredible views from every part of the property. We'll be back for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
Would definitely stay again
Beautiful property and wonderful house with plenty of space for 6 adults and 6 children. The kitchen was the most fully stocked we’ve ever stayed at before- they really do have everything you would need to cook a good meal (aside from the food obviously). Owners and property manager were very helpful. Overall such a wonderful trip made better by this amazing house!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Sking Trip
We loved the property everything was great.
2.5 / 5.0
Irma J Ranch is in a league of its own when it comes to a get away mountain experience with a large family group. The service was 5 star from the moment of inquiry and the property was nothing less than perfection. We stayed in the winter and it snowed, so we felt as though we were in a Winter wonderland. Unlike most rentals, the owner keeps this property stocked full of all the small details that just make all the difference in a person’s stay such as good bedding, laundry supplies, cooking supplies, toiletries, and so much more! The owner went over and above to accommodate our requests and by day two all we could talk about was when we could book it again! The sauna, historic cabin, and outdoor fireplace were just a few of our faves! Super convenient to Purgatory though we never wanted to leave.Thank you for the most wonderful family time that was inspired by such a amazing place!
5.0 / 5.0
Incomparable Experience
Irma J Ranch is in a league of its own when it comes to a get away mountain experience with a large family group. The service was 5 star from the moment of inquiry and the property was nothing less than perfection. We stayed in the winter and it snowed, so we felt as though we were in a Winter wonderland. Unlike most rentals, the owner keeps this property stocked full of all the small details that just make all the difference in a person’s stay such as good bedding, laundry supplies, cooking supplies, toiletries, and so much more!
The owner went over and above to accommodate our requests and by day two all we could talk about was when we could book it again!
The sauna, historic cabin, and outdoor fireplace were just a few of our faves! Super convenient to Purgatory though we never wanted to leave.
Thank you for the most wonderful family time that was inspired by such a amazing place!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time!! Neat place & lots of special additions to property! Excited to book again!
Owners great. Description correct Beautiful house stocked with extra stuff.
5.0 / 5.0
Wedding
Amazing place went above and beyond!!
5.0 / 5.0
Covid friendly wedding
Thank you so much to Erin and brad for letting us rent your beautiful home for our wedding! Our original venue fell through & thankfully we got the last open weekend in September which happened to be the weekend we needed for our wedding to happen! We made so many memories as a family here and I married the man of my dreams! I cried when we left and we will for sure be renting again!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Property
We had an incredible time staying at the Irma J. Property has so much to offer and is far enough away but at the same time close enough to local towns (Purgatory, Durango, Silverton) Would Highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
What we were looking for and then some!!!
At first I did not want to write a review as I wanted to keep this Gem for our family, but that would be selfish. This property is absolutely amazing and was everything we were looking for as a family reunion/getaway. The property was amazing and very close to a lot of outdoor activities. If you are looking for a place to get away and relax or explore the outdoor this place offers both. The owners and care taker were very accommodating, the only complaint is we did not book a long enough trip, even though we were there for 7 days, I will book for longer next time. Again one word to describe this property "AMAZING". Thanks again E & D for the great experience and Paul was amazing as well, you have beautiful place. Hopefully it will be available for our next trip which will be soon. The Mc Family is very thankful.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome place!
This place is awesome- our group loved the house and will definitely check to see if it's available the next time we come skiing!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Place to Stay
We had my daughter's wedding here and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. The kitchen was perfect for an intimate rehearsal dinner and it is equipped with every appliance and dish that a commercial kitchen would have. My whole family was able to stay in comfort and luxury! All the additional structures were perfect, the barn for our appetizers, the pavillon was perfect for the wedding dinner and the theater system allowed for us to show a special video. The cozy little cabin was a perfect place for the newly weds to be a private place together! I can't say enough about the great communication of the owners Brad and Erin.
5.0 / 5.0
September Wedding
The venue was perfect for keeping everything simple and together. The weather was great in the 70s for our stay and the mountains were gorgeous. The kitchen was large and well equipped for feeding a large party. The sound system is great and the whole place is so photogenic. Was a great stay!
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 $438 per night. This rental is $1,526 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury, Rustic Mountain Estate Ideal for Family Reunions - Barn/Saloon, Pavilion. 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 Luxury, Rustic Mountain Estate Ideal for Family Reunions - Barn/Saloon, Pavilion pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury, Rustic Mountain Estate Ideal for Family Reunions - Barn/Saloon, Pavilion?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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