Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Exterior
Outdoor dining
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(150 Ratings)

House in La Plata County, CO

15 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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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.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(150 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2024
Beautiful and convenient location!
5.0 / 5.0
Sep 2024
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
Aug 2024
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
Aug 2024
Stayed there 12 years ago, it was magical… 12 years later, updated, spotless, every bit as magnificent!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
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
Jul 2024
Great house for families - roomy inside, good yard, great location.
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2024
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
Jun 2024
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.

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 $413 per night. This rental is $816 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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