My Wife and I stayed at this amazing cottage on James Ranch for New Years Eve and day. The setting was perfect, the cottage above the old barn was beautifully done, comfortable, warm and romantic. We knew of James Ranch from many previous trips to the area, but we had never stayed on the property. There is no better place to stay than here. Waking up to stare out onto the pastures of the Animas river valley was amazing. We were greeted by the most amazing host, Julie, when we arrived. Julie made sure we were content and had everything we needed. The food at the James Ranch restaurant grill and the ranch market is also something to speak about...AMAZING. Both the dinner we had at the grill and then the fresh meal we picked up at the market were incredible. Imagine a homemade chicken pot pie, warming in the oven after a perfect day of skiing, having a smooth drink as the sun goes down over a pasture of grazing cattle, then a super comfortable bed and a cottage warmed by a fire, thats this place at James Ranch...we will definetly be back.

Julie and her sons were wonderful hosts. We loved the ranch store and the views of the cows and mountains. The courtyard and cabin had everything we could possibly need. CD

My wife and I stayed here for two nights during a mini-vacation within our state (we live in Denver). We timed the trip to coincide with peak fall foliage, and weren’t disappointed! Julie is friendly and helpful during check-in and was accessible by text until we left. The unit is spotless, overlooks the James Ranch, and we slept very well, as it was very quiet and the Queen bed has an excellent mattress, sheets, and pillows. The eggs in the refrigerator were an added bonus! If there was one thing I’d improve, I’d like Julie to stock the unit with shampoo and conditioner. There wasn’t any to be found, and Julie said they don’t provide them. Other than that little oops, the stay was perfect. Oh, and the burgers at the James Ranch Grill, a quarter mile up the road, are to die for. Maybe the best burgers in Colorado!

My wife and I stayed here this last week, and it was just beyond words to describe it. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The pictures do not do it justice. The picture windows look out over their large farm framed in by the beautiful mountains in the background. It was breathtaking. And the cabin is laid out perfectly for 2. The location is very close to Durango, and 5 minutes from the Durango Hot Springs. Nearby to the Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, etc…And this farm has an incredible market where they sell what they raise- vegetables, meats, cheeses, etc… mostly raised on their farm. And then the best thing of all is the Grill next to the Market where they sell the very best hamburgers on the planet and the meat and cheeses are farmed right there. Literally farm to table. Julie was amazing and even worked us in a day early. Over all this is a perfect stay! Again, these words cannot describe this home!

My husband and I had a lovely stay at the cabin on James Ranch. The location enabled us to see the movements of the beef herd and we were very close to the Market and Grill for delicious food. The local farmers bring in fresh produce regularly. It’s just far enough away from Durango to feel spacious and see the stars and just close enough to go into town if you want to. Julie extends great hospitality; feels like a friend.

My wife and I stayed here this last week, and it was just beyond words to describe it. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The pictures do not do it justice. The picture windows look out over their large farm framed in by the beautiful mountains in the background. It was breathtaking. And the cabin is laid out perfectly for 2. The location is very close to Durango, and 5 minutes from the Durango Hot Springs. Nearby to the Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, etc…And this farm has an incredible market where they sell what they raise- vegetables, meats, cheeses, etc… mostly raised on their farm. And then the best thing of all is the Grill next to the Market where they sell the very best hamburgers on the planet and the meat and cheeses are farmed right there. Literally farm to table. Julie was amazing and even worked us in a day early. Over all this is a perfect stay! Again, these words cannot describe this home!

Stayed for three wonderul weeks. "A Place" was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was close to hiking, biking, and other outdoor actvities, as well as Durango for dining and shopping. We never got tired of the front window view. Host Julie was great. We highly recommend staying there.

We liked the view of the mountain cliffs from the studio on the James Ranch and that it had all we needed to live there longterm. Julie Ott was very helpful and charming. From the studio we could hike in the mountains, eat in Durango, rest at their excellent public library (highly recommend) and take walks along the Animas River. As walkers, we would have liked to have a path at the studio that we could use to walk without having to go far. Excellent place close to a busy highway. We miss it already.