Historic Home on the Animas River - Adjacent to Downtown Durango

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4.3 / 5.0
Excellent(34 Ratings)

House in Durango, CO

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this house rental

City of Durango Permit #17-029

Our 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home was built in the early 1890s and was one of the first homes built in Durango. The home is on the Animas River and across the street from Fassbinder park and just a 5 minute walk to the heart of historic downtown Durango as well the Animas River Trail.

The historic home features a private stone path to just above the Animas River which crosses the old dirt driveway which was used to park the horse and carriage and access the home.

Updated but retains its historic charm with exposed brick, arch windows and crown molding.

The gourmet kitchen includes professional-grade cooking appliances and is fully stocked with utensils, cookware and dinner ware.  Beyond the kitchen, is the den / media room, with large TV, sofa and lounge-y furniture and gas fireplace. 

A basement-level utility room includes full-sized washer and dryer, and is large enough for bike, ski and other outdoor gear storage.

In town, the paved Animas River Trail, accessed by a short walk from this home,  runs the entire length of town along the river, making for easy commuting to parks, restaurants, a day spa and other downtown destinations, as well providing an excellent fitness and scenery corridor.  Guests can walk to the Animas River Trail with a choice of two separate paths; one is just a few doors away on the Main Avenue bridge over the river, and the other is via a suspension footbridge about a block away.  .

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King bed with TV and Ensuite Bath (2nd Floor)
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed, (2nd Floor)
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed, (2nd Floor)

Please note: There are security cameras located on the outside of the front door and laundry room door. Both point out into the yard. There is another in the entry pointing toward the front door. There are no other cameras inside the home.

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0
Excellent(34 Ratings)
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Aug 2024
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3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Aug 2024
Recognizing that this is an older property, the overall cleanliness needs some attention. The outside covered patio (featured picture) is a nice size but the proper cushions were not on the furniture, but rather stacked and dirty off to the side. No central AC so opening windows is fine, but most lacked screens. And there was a considerable traffic noise as well.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2024
Great location. Walking distance to town along river walk. Convenient to great hiking and fishing.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2024
The house is in a great neighborhood and very convenient; however the window shades and screens need to be repaired. It is hard to keep the house cool when the screens fall out letting bugs in and not all the shades worked, so it was harder to keep the house cool. We enjoyed the ample room for family.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Jun 2024
Overall the house was nice, clean on the inside. This is definitely a historic home, with it's nuances. As of June 2024 the outside was still not kept up, we couldn't use that patio furniture as it was very dirty. The labyrinth in the back is not walkable because it is over grown with weeds. The primary bed is very very soft, made it feel like sleeping on a pillow, kind of felt like a deflating air mattress so not great. The upstairs was warm the first night, got better as we learned when to open and close the windows, not all of them had screens. The primary shower floor, while beautiful to look at, hurts the feet, like standing on a rocky river bed. The location is great for walking.
5.0 / 5.0
May 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property in Durango. All the amenities and close to downtown and the river.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
Very Nice! Rental group was fantastic!
3.0 / 5.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Sep 2023
I think this was a great house and we were comfortable. This house has some repair issues that need to be attended to, a needed explanation of where to turn on entertainment lights, and a maintenance plan on the yard and grounds. (screens for windows, broken blinds, middle bedroom was hot, hanging wires for speakers I think, dark outdoor patio area, yards in pretty bad shape) Overall it was a nice stay and experience but there are many things that need attention.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Durango?

The average price for a rental in Durango is $226 per night. This rental is $418 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Historic Home on the Animas River - Adjacent to Downtown Durango. 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 Historic Home on the Animas River - Adjacent to Downtown Durango pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Historic Home on the Animas River - Adjacent to Downtown Durango?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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