Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]
House in La Plata County, CO
15 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
PLEASE NOTE: OUR HOME IS PET FREE AND SMOKE FREE.
WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL EVENTS, WEDDINGS. ETC.
Animas Vista Lodge is located on County Road 250 in the Animas Valley, about eight miles north of Durango, Colorado. The 4,500 sq. ft. house has six bedrooms and four baths, spectacular 360-degree panoramic views and lots of living space for both family activities and privacy. The warm, Southwestern interior has beautiful, quality furnishings and sleeps 16 comfortably. The home and property are tobacco free and pet free. Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. Relax and play in our second floor 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted ceiling, nine-foot pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. The expansive main level great room/ dining/ kitchen takes in vaulted views of both the Animas Valley in one direction and the brilliant red Missionary Ridge behind the house in the opposite direction.
Outdoors: Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge, cook and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. On the opposite side of the house off the kitchen, a roomy back deck and play area take advantage of red cliff views. Our location, CR 250, is the most popular biking byway through the valley. You are within 2-3 miles of the Bar D Chuckwagon and Western Stage Show; Dalton Ranch Golf Club and restaurant; an upscale shopping area and Trimble Hot Springs Spa. You are only ten minutes from the city of Durango to the south and all it has to offer; and about twenty minutes from Purgatory ski area and Durango Mountain Resort to the north.
First Floor: A large, airy great room (living/dining/kitchen) fills the entire center of the main level, with timber frame ceilings and striking views to the south (red cliffs) and north (Animas River, upper valley, Engineer Peak and more). The great room sitting area includes a comfortable queen sleeper sofa, gas log fireplace and flat-screen HDTV. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen is convenient to the front living porch and the back deck. Two king master bedroom suites (one with gas log fireplace) flank either end of the main level, each with HDTV, private decks and gorgeous views. Two queen bedrooms and a shared bath complete the first floor, along with an attached two-car garage.
Second Floor: Relax and play in our 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted tongue-in groove ceiling, pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. Large windows on three sides frame wide-open outdoor scenes, in particular, the stunning red cliffs. The media area includes plush curved sofa, two barrel swivel chairs, Blu-Ray DVD player and I-Pad docking station. A separate queen sleeper sofa completes the furnishings.
A third king bedroom and connecting bath is situated off the game room. The combination bunk room and exercise room has a twin-over-full bunk bed and futon. A Vision Fitness treadmill and elliptical machine flank two vaulted windows with a spectacular vista of the upper Animas Valley, Engineer Mountain and the peaks beyond. Four can sleep comfortably in the bunk room, which has a wall-mounted HDTV and hallway access to the bath located on this level. An additional stacked laundry set is nearby.
WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL EVENTS, WEDDINGS. ETC.
Animas Vista Lodge is located on County Road 250 in the Animas Valley, about eight miles north of Durango, Colorado. The 4,500 sq. ft. house has six bedrooms and four baths, spectacular 360-degree panoramic views and lots of living space for both family activities and privacy. The warm, Southwestern interior has beautiful, quality furnishings and sleeps 16 comfortably. The home and property are tobacco free and pet free. Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. Relax and play in our second floor 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted ceiling, nine-foot pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. The expansive main level great room/ dining/ kitchen takes in vaulted views of both the Animas Valley in one direction and the brilliant red Missionary Ridge behind the house in the opposite direction.
Outdoors: Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge, cook and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. On the opposite side of the house off the kitchen, a roomy back deck and play area take advantage of red cliff views. Our location, CR 250, is the most popular biking byway through the valley. You are within 2-3 miles of the Bar D Chuckwagon and Western Stage Show; Dalton Ranch Golf Club and restaurant; an upscale shopping area and Trimble Hot Springs Spa. You are only ten minutes from the city of Durango to the south and all it has to offer; and about twenty minutes from Purgatory ski area and Durango Mountain Resort to the north.
First Floor: A large, airy great room (living/dining/kitchen) fills the entire center of the main level, with timber frame ceilings and striking views to the south (red cliffs) and north (Animas River, upper valley, Engineer Peak and more). The great room sitting area includes a comfortable queen sleeper sofa, gas log fireplace and flat-screen HDTV. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen is convenient to the front living porch and the back deck. Two king master bedroom suites (one with gas log fireplace) flank either end of the main level, each with HDTV, private decks and gorgeous views. Two queen bedrooms and a shared bath complete the first floor, along with an attached two-car garage.
Second Floor: Relax and play in our 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted tongue-in groove ceiling, pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. Large windows on three sides frame wide-open outdoor scenes, in particular, the stunning red cliffs. The media area includes plush curved sofa, two barrel swivel chairs, Blu-Ray DVD player and I-Pad docking station. A separate queen sleeper sofa completes the furnishings.
A third king bedroom and connecting bath is situated off the game room. The combination bunk room and exercise room has a twin-over-full bunk bed and futon. A Vision Fitness treadmill and elliptical machine flank two vaulted windows with a spectacular vista of the upper Animas Valley, Engineer Mountain and the peaks beyond. Four can sleep comfortably in the bunk room, which has a wall-mounted HDTV and hallway access to the bath located on this level. An additional stacked laundry set is nearby.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of La Plata County, CO
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful and convenient location!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice property. Close to Durango and other activities but at the same time secluded.
We tremendously enjoyed our stay, especially sitting out on the deck! Host was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family stayed 5 days in this home celebrating my parents 60th wedding anniversary and 80th birthdays. We rode the train to Silverton, hiked, swam in the river and enjoyed downtown Durango. This home provided us the perfect gathering spot. It fit our family - young and old just right. Our stay was complete - easy reservations and payment process, great host communications, good location to local sites, lots of space for everyone (inside and out), beautiful views, plenty of kitchen and bath supplies, and very clean. We would recommend this home to anyone staying in the Durango area. Thank you for sharing your property and helping to make a great trip for our family!
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed there 12 years ago, it was magical… 12 years later, updated, spotless, every bit as magnificent!
5.0 / 5.0
We spent a week at this beautiful home outside of Durango. It was the perfect spot for our family of 10. With 6 bedrooms we all had plenty of space and both living areas allowed some to watch movies and play games while others watched the Olympics. We all spent ample time on the large from porch. This area was amazing with beautiful views, lots of seating, a fireplace and a large table where we had a very special dinner! The location was also perfect for trips to Purgatory, Mesa Verde, the Durango train and the nearby Durango Hot Springs. The location was also close to James Ranch which we thoroughly enjoyed! We highly recommend this home!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house for families - roomy inside, good yard, great location.
5.0 / 5.0
We were 3 families staying at this beautiful property. There is plenty of room for everyone. The early birds didn't disturb the night owls and vice versa. Plenty of pool and poker were played while on vacation. You are far enough away from town so it is peaceful, but still not a far drive into Durango. We loved hearing the train each day. The front porch is an amazing place for games, eating and best of all - relaxation! Ann has thought of everything with her property. This vacation home was the easiest stay we ever had! Basic consideration was really all she asked, unlike other places where you have a ton of rules, cleaning expectations, etc. We felt comfortable in her home and treated it like we were staying at a good friend's home. All of us hope to return to Durango again and Ann's home would be our 1st choice!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was nice. The area was wonderful, it was peaceful and you could hear the train. The deer, chipmunks, and views kept us entertained.
5.0 / 5.0
We were absolutely delighted from the time we walked into this lovely home until we departed a week later. Situated in a beautiful location up against the red Hermosa cliffs, it overlooks the beautiful Animas valley. The home was very clean, comfortably furnished, and tastefully decorated. We had every single convenience we needed. I have stayed in many VRBO properties over the years, including several in the Durango area, and this was definitely one of the best.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was beautiful and well taken care of! Property owner was very helpful with communicating, despite issues with the VRBO site. Property would be a 10/10 if they added a hot tub to the outside front deck.
5.0 / 5.0
We went out to Durango in celebration of my birthday and did just that. Made home cooked meals in a lovely home, enjoyed scenery, hot springs and very close to town! Felt very comfortable and cozy. Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our 3rd time to stay at this beautiful home in Hermosa!! We love its location, scenery, layout, game room and the owners. The owners are always a text away if anything is needed and the caretaker is there taking care of the snow/ice on the driveway. 5-stars!! You can’t get better than that. Thanks Ann for sharing!
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfectly set up for our large extended family. We had a wonderful stay over Christmas. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had from the minute we reserved the home until after checkout. Restaurant and activity suggestions were spot on. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas with our family!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home/cabin! The location & views were spectacular! My entire family enjoyed the game room & front deck with the large fireplace! Our family would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfect for our group. More then enough space for 3 families.
5.0 / 5.0
This is the perfect house for a large family. Great facilities and great location.
5.0 / 5.0
Spacious peaceful setting, well equipped home.
Gorgeous scenery in every direction.
The grandchildren loved the game room , as well as the daily wildlife visitors. The grand front porch was my favorite place to chill.
One of the best VRBO homes and family favorite!
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet and beautiful both inside and out!
5.0 / 5.0
We celebrated a 70th birthday with 8 adults and 6 children (2 infants). The house was clean, roomy, and well-stocked. The outside front deck is fabulous and we ate all our meals out there and played games at night. We are talking about a return trip!! The communication with the owner was easy and prompt.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellant beautiful home on the edge of wilderness, we loved it
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time! The house was big and the porch was amazing! We ate dinner on the porch every night and then hung out and played games and had a fire. It was a good location, not too far from everything we wanted to do. Would definitely recommend as a great place to stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Convenient location in southern Colorado! We enjoyed this lovely & comfortable home!
5.0 / 5.0
We spent 5 nights in this gorgeous home! Great location, completely stocked and lots of personal touches. Lots of room for everyone!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was absolutely perfect & even better than advertised! All 3 families loved every minute of our much needed getaway! We loved the convenient midway location between town & ski slopes!
5.0 / 5.0
It was an amazing experience and want to come again
5.0 / 5.0
The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. Size was perfect for our group (15 adults). Would definetly stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice house. Great location. Easy to get to ski area and to Durango. Excellent surrounding views. Attentive and responsive homeowner. Would definitely return.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved everything about this property! The attention to detail throughout the entire house made our stay easy and comfortable. Got a significant amount of snow and had someone clearing the driveway by mid morning. Are hoping to stay here again next year!
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time we have rented this property and we just love it!! Room to spread out, game room is awesome and location is to die for!! We will be booking again for a repeat vacay with the grandkids.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the most wonderful time. The VRBO was perfect: clean, spacious, great location, and all the basics needed to have a lovely vacation. Ann was a wonderful host, very responsive and thorough. We even had someone come by to clear the sidewalks when it snowed. This was hands-down our best VRBO experience. We highly recommend the cabin for a family vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
Our 3 generation family had a wonderful Thanksgiving week in this beautiful home. Two living areas allowed kids and adults to have separate spaces. Plenty of beds for all 10 people. The upper bunk is not a good idea for younger children since the mattress is deep and cancels out the benefit of a guard rail but we all had a lovely time. Owner was very responsive to a heating system issue and all was resolved quickly.
5.0 / 5.0
If your looking for a perfect place for your big family or big group of friends this place is it. It's beautiful, spacious and super comfortable. We have been coming to Durango for 35 plus years and this may be our favorite place yet. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
It is a beautiful home. We are so appreciative about being able to stay here. Thank you so very much.
5.0 / 5.0
The home has a perfect layout with several master suites, several living spaces and a killer front porch with incredible views and a wood burning fireplace! So well equipped and comfortable - it's an incredible mountain getaway house. Close to some of the most incredible hikes and close to Durango as well. this is house is very well appointed and the owner is very responsive to answer any questions or issues that might arise. It's a winner!
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 10 year anniversary of our friends gathering from all over the US (12) and this house was beyond perfect. The spectacular view front and back. The fabulous table where we all gathered outdoors every night to enjoy our meals, The outdoor fireplace where we congregated after dinner. The kitchen that had dishes and silverware for all of us. (We've been a few places where there wasn't enough kitchenware. The place was spacious for cooking and sleeping and so comfortable. The gang all agreed, this was the best house we've ever stayed in
5.0 / 5.0
We had a GREAT time and the house fit us perfectly! We weren’t able to get the living room TV running per the instructions, but we were too busy anyway! We would definitely recommend this house and stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay nestled between the beautiful hills and valley between Durango and Purgatory. We made a fairly extensive meal one night in the well stocked kitchen. Beds are comfy and bathrooms spacious. We had fun playing pool and sitting out on the front porch in front of the fire. This was perfect for our needs.
5.0 / 5.0
Very well maintained. Big enough to accommodate everyone yet very cozy. Good large, gathering spaces for meals or hanging out together. Feels like a home not an investment.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything about the place gets an A+ ! Location, views, quality of décor and even the construction. {I am very familiar & experienced in building} Lot's of options of fun things in the area, however having a meal on the amazing front porch with family is very satisfying while enjoying the view and mule deer that come grazing by and don't immediately run when they see a person. They just keep their distance. Highly recommend this place. Owner kept in touch occasionally indicating availability if needed. Was never actually needed. Worth every penny spent for the rental! The Martin's from Pa.
2.5 / 5.0
All 13 of us thoroughly enjoyed the stay at this Hermosa residence. The house was spacious and convenient to Durango and of the activities we engaged in. The grandkids especially enjoyed all of the animals that came by the house in the early morning and early evening. We will be back!
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 $455 per night. This rental is $901 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]. 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 Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000] pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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