Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing

Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(82 Ratings)

House in La Plata County, CO

11 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

Rustic river comfort with endless outdoor possibilities.

Located only a few miles north of downtown Durango, and 20 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort, this home sits on 22 beautiful riverside acres in the Animas River Valley. Snowplow on-site and driveway will be plowed first thing in the morning so you can be first in line to ski powder. This is a fantastic place for families or groups of friends to enjoy a few days in nature surrounded by the nearby rusty red foothills, snow capped peaks, and the landscape dotted with cottonwoods. If you’re relaxing indoors, the many windows offer amazing views from all sides of the house. We love our home as a comfortable yet adventurous getaway, and we hope you will too!

There are 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, and the house sleeps 11 comfortably. Sleeping arrangements include 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, and 3 singles. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large comfy dining table, breakfast bar, and everything you will need to prepare gourmet meals to enjoy at our dining table or on the riverside porch. There is a full size washer and dryer as well as a full size refrigerator with ice maker. The spacious wrap around porch includes a porch swing, day bed, outside dining setup and gas grill that overlooks the river and large trees, one with a rope swing.

Additional features include a semi-circular 10 person couch, gas fireplace, 65 inch screen TV in the living room, a kids/entertainment room upstairs with a 55 inch screen TV, a wood burning stove in the entry way, and high speed WiFi and internet. The basement includes a game room complete with a ping pong table.

About the property: The Animas river flows along the East side of the property, and the grassy slope behind the house is a good place to put in your rafts, kayaks or canoes. There is a small oxbow pond where deer, elk, and birds congregate at dusk and dawn. Feel free to wander the path cut in the grass—it leads to a small beach at the southern end of the property. The popular Durango to Silverton steam engine runs parallel to the nearby road during daylight hours, a fun sighting for kids and adults alike.

About the area: Durango is an adventurer’s haven at every time of year! Summer is full of river sports, fishing opportunities, hiking and biking, all accessible right out of the front door. Historic downtown Durango is a 10 minute drive, where you can shop, dine out, or hop on the 1880’s Durango to Silverton Railroad. For those visiting in the winter, Purgatory ski resort is only 20 minutes away. James Ranch (grass fed burgers and live music) is just up the road, as is Durango Hot Springs.

Bedrooms:
#1: King Bed
#2: King Bed
#3 Queen Bed
#4 Queen Bed
#5 Three Single Beds (can be used as a bedroom or entertainment area)

Property caretakers live onsite for most of the year. Cooking and/or grocery shopping services may be available upon request. If interested, please inquire for price and availability.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(82 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Enjoyed every minute
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
My family of 5 and my brother in law’s family of 4 joined up to stay at this house and we had the best time. The house was just as described, plenty of space for our crew and a very equipped kitchen with tons of spices, pantry items etc to make cooking easy. The fans were a big help and even in August we were never hot in the house. We loved the wraparound porch and ping pong table. Our kids played in the river and loved visiting the llamas and sheep! Highly recommend this house!
8.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Nice place, totally met our needs. Didn't realize property was so close to the road, and road noise was "a thing." River was nice, paths could have been more manicured to allow for walking the property. Also was notified after we booked that owners are on property and construction is taking place as well, no interference, just should be stated up front. Fishing here was fun for casting, but not so much for catching as river was very murky on account of all the rain. No complaints really, close to downtown, and very nice overall.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
Our family just returned from our stay at the lovely Animas River house. We loved the property and could not have enjoyed our stay more!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
The house was great and had plenty of room for my family.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Very nice place to stay - close to town but still away from the business of town. Well stocked kitchen, deck all around to enjoy the scenery and relax. We all loved our stay. The hostess was very responsive to our needs. Only improvement I can suggest, is to have some method of marking entrance from road, so night approach can be easier. would stay there again for our next family get together.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
The house is well appointed. We found everything we needed. We appreciate the attention paid to things such as providing firewood at the fire pit.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
It was just three of us, but the home could easily fit much more people! There are ample beds, dishes, things to do. The listing is very accurate, plus more wonderful features! There are a few nice fishing spots along the river where, I can almost guarantee, you'll catch Rainbows if you have the right set up! It's so nice, in fact, that it's sometimes hard to get anyone away from the property to do other things. Also... The train does go by the property, and you'll get a good view or video of it right from the back deck.

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 $518 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing. Enjoy the water!

Is Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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