Title: Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views Holiday home in Durango with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118101/46a1e1a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118101/3c9af561.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118101/5243b90b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118101/164daae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118101/995e30fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque East Animas Valley, this private cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the large southern deck or enjoy dinner with views of the La Plata Mountains. With high-speed internet and a private tennis court, you'll feel at home. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views This private, cozy cottage is nestled on a 19 acre parcel in the East Animas Valley, just a couple of miles north of the Durango city limits. You will enter the property through an electronic gate and continue on a 500 foot private road towards the Red Hermosa Cliffs. Beyond the cliffs is nothing but picturesque forest service land for hundreds of miles. On the property there is a private, covered tennis court for your personal use and high speed internet! This secluded property, only 2 miles from Durango, is in a beautiful river valley abundant with tall Ponderosa Pines and enormous oaks. At 6500 feet in elevation there are great views of the La Plata Mountains with a perfect combination of warm winter days and cool summer nights. Plus you are only a 25 minute drive to the Durango Mountain Ski Resort. This home is beautifully furnished with antiques and art. The main floor has vaulted ceilings and large windows to show off mother nature's beauty. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor, and a second bedroom (lofted, open concept) with private bath is on the second floor. The granite countertop kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs, or you can barbeque on the west covered porch with the gas grill. After a long day exploring this wonderful area, enjoy dinner on the large southern deck with a fully gated porch. Only 30 minutes away, visit the astonishing cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside, please pick up butts ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 38-3737511 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Durango travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durango.dx180048) [View more Holiday homes in Durango](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durango-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180048-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.32676%2C-107.83814&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fUCeICoqVMS2U8tcgDrTEWQsdoc=) Durango, CO ### What's nearby - Animas Mountain Trailhead - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Durango Community Recreation Center - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Fort Lewis College - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles - Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles - Animas River Trail - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles ### Getting around - Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 12 min drive - Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tom’s Deli - ‬9 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### Where is Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Animas River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum. Animas Mountain Trailhead and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Cottage on Private Acreage 5 min. to Downtown- Incredible Views Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 65 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy O. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Immaculate, comfortable home with everything you need for your stay. Location was an acceptable location for heading out to other adventures. ##### Sandy O. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith L. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas to New Years The place was convenient to town but peaceful and rural. House was immaculate and well appointed. We had a lovely time with our dogs and will go again ##### Judith L. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### j b. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place close to town The property is as described. Had everything you need and was close to town, yet so quiet. Also you cant see it in the pictures but you can close the entire porch (with gate) that opens to a small fenced yard area that was perfect for our 90lb dog. ##### j b. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway! This cottage was perfect! It was a short distance from Durango yet it felt like we were totally secluded. Even the drive to and from along the Animas River was beautiful. Lana was super responsive to any questions. ##### Mary S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. 31 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was wonderful! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! ##### Courtney C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim H. 14 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy & Peaceful Cabin was very clean, comfortable and a great location. Owners were very accommodating. Can’t wait head back to Durango!!! ##### Tim H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie J. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lincoln Ne Awesome!!! ##### Laurie J. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B., Grand junction, colorado 8 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great We had an awesome week! Perfect size for a couple. ##### David B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James B. 15 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski cottage Me, my wife and three kids, ages 2-8, had a great week at the cottage. Just as advertised, plenty of privacy, fun setting and conveniently located 6 minutes from Durango and 25 minutes from Purgatory Mountain Resort. ##### James B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. 14 Mar 2019 #### Sweet Cottage, perfect distance to Town. Great stop! Spent a beautiful weekend at the cottage and in town. Just close enough to Uber into town, but far enough away to feel like you are out in the country. Lana was great to work with and was gracious to let us rent an extra night. ##### Laura L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy N., Princeton, TX 27 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beauty, peaceful, quiet and close to town This was a great place to stay if you are looking to do things in and around Durango, CO. The property is well managed, clean, and has all the amenities of home. Wish I could have stayed another week. Was perfect to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, only a short drive to all the amenities of city life. All close to the beauty Colorado has to offer. ##### Wendy N. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana G. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property! Absolutely loved the location along a quiet stretch of “country” road yet we were a stone’s throw to downtown. We love to ride our bikes and look for places along this stretch of road and we lucked out finding this gem! House is extremely well stocked and felt like home as it had everything we needed. Very quiet property (we loved seeing the deer) with beautiful trees and landscaping. House is dog friendly with a fenced dog run and sweet touches with dedicated dog bowls and treats. Loved the comfort of the king sized bed and how amazingly clean everything was! Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great stay! ##### Jana G. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim K. 2 Oct 2009 #### Loved it The family and I thought this was the nicest place we have ever rented. The off season price was not a lot more than a hotel room in Durango. Most definitely a do again. Thanks Lana. Jim ##### Jim K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### parsons c. 8 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an amazing place!!! From the moment we pulled up to the cottage with the cliffs in the back round we were in awww... Then once we got inside the place was so clean and has everything you need to cook with and such a beautiful place. We are already talking about our next trip here. So close and covenant to everything too. Everything was spot on... ##### parsons c. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David R. 13 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property! Staying here allowed us to have the best perspective of Durango. The surrounding area is picturesque and surreal. One of the highlights of the day is coming back to a cozy environment after a long day of exploration. The surrounding sounds of nature melt the stress of ‘normal’ life away. All of the small things taken care of. Coffee, food and water dog bowls, biscuits. Really nice glassware. Well decorated and modern interior Thank you so much! We enjoyed every minute staying here. Highly recommend staying here ##### David R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As advertised! Occasionally we have run into VRBO's that are not exactly as described in the listing. This is absolutely not the case for this property. It is charming, cozy, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed every minute we stayed there and even our dog Bodie treated it like home quickly. Additionally, Bodie is a working therapy dog and we so appreciate having him with us. Due to his nature and importance to our community it is difficult to find him the proper care when away. The location is excellent and fit our desires perfectly. Town is not too close, not too far, very accessible. We will return. ##### Thomas D. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjie F. 10 Dec 2015 #### Wonderful time at the "Cottage" in Durango We traveled across country to find this beautiful "Cottage"!! It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy our gorgeous surroundings. The hostess was so gracious and helpful with all the directions one would need to travel the area!! The Cottage was well stocked with everything one would need to just relax and stay home! This was the second time we stayed with Lana!! BTW don't miss breakfast downtown at the Durango Diner. Mesa Verde is a short drive as are so many other nearby places to visit!!! We will be returning in the future! Benjie and Gayle ##### Benjie F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald F., Lakewood, CO USA 24 Jul 2012 #### Nice and comfy This was a lovely house with ample privacy in a very quiet setting. Don't be fooled by the somewhat older rougher looking neighborhood down the road as you approach the property from 32nd Street. This property lies among some nice farm houses. The kitchen is amply stocked, the hot tub was exceptionally clean and the beds were very comfortable. The endless hot water tank allowed for our party of four to take back to back showers in the morning. I appreciated the extra towels for hot tub use and the extra BBQ propane tank, just in case. All in all a great stay and would definitely come back next time in the Durango area! ##### Donald F. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan h., Durham, NC 23 Aug 2016 #### Best Summer! Everything was exactly as shown in the web pictures. All new kitchen and bathrooms with everything we needed. The porch was actually an extra room for us as we ate outdoors each evening as the sun set. We like this home because we are far enough out of town to have our solitude but in 10 minutes or less we can be at any activity in Durango. There was so much to do that our days were filled with fishing, hiking, bike rides, rafting and of course the train to Silverton! The owners live close by so immediately available should we have had any problems. My family enjoyed "The Cottage" so much this year we will be returning next summer. ##### susan h. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Teresa T. 18 Jul 2014 #### Very Cozy The Cottage is a wonderful vacation home. It is secluded in a private drive area and has beautiful scenery. Our family enjoyed the home very much and we didn't want to leave. Lana was a pleasure to work with from the beginning of our planning to the sad departure of Durango. We were fortunate enough to meet Lana during our stay and she is such a wonderful lady. The Cottage is a short drive to downtown Durango and close to several restaurants and other fun activities. We never spent too much time in the vehicle getting to our destinations. We were a short drive to a wonderful restaurant that we visited a lot (Doughworks). The Cottage is a pet friendly house and our fury family member definitely felt welcomed. Lana has the house supplied with several pet needs. We highly recommend this home for a family vacation or a romantic get away. ##### Teresa T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy B. 8 Jan 2019 #### Perfect winter getaway The cottage is fantastic. The location is private, woodsy but convenient to town. There was everything we needed to cook a Christmas dinner for our family, and everything worked perfectly. The heat was efficient, and the gas stove heater was awesome! We did get in the hot tub a few times, but the chemicals were a little too strong smelling for me. The kids loved it! I texted Lana for a couple of things, and she was very quick to respond. Thank you! My only less than stellar critique is that I could have used much brighter lighting. There were no overhead lights in the living room or master bedroom, and it was really dim in those rooms. Great if you want a romantic weekend, but rough for our family in winter light. We loved the little fenced area for the dogs. We didn’t use it much since it was freezing while we were there, but it was a safe place for them to go if needed. We appreciated the dog bowl and treats. I used to live in Durango, so it was fun coming back as a tourist and having such a beautiful place to stay. Clean, comfortable and cozy. ##### Nancy B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim R. 15 Aug 2013 #### Private and secluded mountain home! A beautiful 5 minute drive from downtown Durango to the Cottage. Once there, you drive up to the cottage through the woods to a private and secluded little house. There are two porches, one with a covered hot tub and the other with a bbq grill and comfortable patio furniture. The inside of the cottage is beautifully appointed with all the wants and needs for a week or month. The view of the upstairs room is a wonderful example of good architected design. The property was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. And also, well equipped. Watching the beautiful mountain sunset from the hot tub was a once in a lifetime experience. From this wonderful home away from home, downtown Durango is available. We experienced dining from a wide variety of cuisines. We had Parisian (Jean Pierre), Steak (Ore House), Burgers (Balcony Café), Mexican (Francisco's), Breakfast (Carver Brewing Co), Italian (Mutu's) and many others. Even found the church of our choice (St. Colombo's). Our hiking excursions included Junction Creek Trail (part of the Colorado Trail) and Animas Mountain Trail. We also enjoyed the city river walk and the many parks in town. We met some lovely Durango natives and felt very welcome. We drove over the passes to Silverton and Ouray on one day and on another day went to Mesa Verde. Both trips were well worth the drive. Spectacular scenery and relatively easy driving. It was great to be here in Summer when it is over 100 degrees in Texas, but our next visit will be in winter to experience the snow! We will be back! Gerhard, Kim and our Wire Fox Terrier, Tillie San Antonio, Texas ##### Kim R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C., Rio Rancho, NM 18 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage in gorgeous setting! Loved our stay! Very private and secluded yet close to everything the Durango area has to offer. Quaint, yet modern cottage nestled among tall trees against an impressive rock face mountain. Well equipped and very comfortable. ##### Laura C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley R., Tucson, AZ 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You'll be glad that you decided on this one...! Quiet, picturesque setting and the lovely pics don't do it justice, in my opinion. Kitchen was fairly-well stocked, though, if you have YOUNG kids, you'd be well-advised to bring some PLASTIC dishes, as there's only china in the cabinets (with metal trim that can't be microwaved). Lots of towels for the hot tub (which was pristinely CLEAN and modern and obviously fairly new). As for the supply of bath towels, we had five of us staying there and there were only 3 sets of towels and wash cloths, so we had to do a load of laundry every day. The very nearby, covered and enclosed Tennis Court (near the road) was a highlight, as it afforded a SAFE place for soccer practice, bb-gun and slingshot lessons for the kids (as well as tennis), and the well-mowed, grass side-yard was the perfect spot for an afternoon water-gun fight for the three boys. The living room entertainment center provided hours of video game enjoyment for the 12- and 13-year-olds. Two very minor (petty), completely trivial drawbacks of this property: one-ply toilet paper in the bathrooms and a very poor quality dishwashing detergent that left a white powder on the dishes that necessitated every dish and glass being rinsed thoroughly prior to use. I'd certainly recommend this property for its location to town and the property's splendid amenities. ##### Shirley R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah G. 21 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend Awesome , just loved it! Excellent and beautiful location. ##### Leah G. 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