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

Family-friendly holiday home in Durango with a fitness centre
Family-friendly holiday home in Durango with a fitness centre

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In the heart of Animas Valley, Animas Vista Lodge offers a warm Southwestern retreat with spectacular 360-degree views. Unwind in the expansive great room or enjoy outdoor activities like biking and hiking, then relax on the covered porch with wood-burning fireplace. The lodge also features a game room with pool table and wet bar, as well as plenty of living space for both family activities and privacy.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 154500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Family-friendly holiday home in Durango with a fitness centre
A fitness centre, laundry facilities and a computer station are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Additionally, an arcade/games room, a garden and gas grills are on-site. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a fitness centre and in-room fitness.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ann Leek, co-owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Elliptical machine
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Treadmill
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dishware and cookware must be washed and stored.
Thermostats adjusted to 76 degrees in warm weather and 66 degrees in cool weather
Fans and kitchen appliances turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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 the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider James Ranch and Durango Discovery Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 21 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 18 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Harvest Grill & Greens At James Ranch - ‬10 min drive
  • Pergatory Toilet

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dalton Ranch Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Ranch and Animas River. Jones Creek Trailhead and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a family holiday

The property was as listed and even better in person. Perfect amount of rooms and space for our big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVED OUR STAY

We are already looking forward to our next trip to Durango so we can stay in this lovely home! The owners were so helpful and we made sweet memories together as a family. From the beautiful front porch overlooking the mountains while the train whistle blew as it passed by to epic pool and foosball games upstairs, we will remember it all forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenton K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family house

Great house for families - roomy inside, good yard, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Durango cabin

Beautiful cabin and property between Durango and Purgatory Ski resort. Plenty of room for large family. We had deer come and graze right out the back door!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas destination gonna be homeless for about three hours

Play was really nice, awesome viewsEnjoyed it totally!!Thank you,
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation home

Beautiful home with great location between Durango and Purgatory Ski Resort. The whole family loved the spacious game room and pool table especially.The kitchen was outfitted perfectly. Everything we needed and then some for a family of 12 who do a lot of cooking.The owner was friendly and communicated promptly and clearly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

Beautiful and convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 Fesler Ski Trip

We loved this house!! Comfortable beds, roomy, and has everything you could need there for cooking meals and enjoying your stay. The game room was a big plus!!! We played pool and watched football quite a bit. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Quiet and beautiful both inside and out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David & Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling Reunion

Had a fantastic time and I would definitely bring my family back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This house was perfect for our group. More then enough space for 3 families.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenton K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for a large family

This is the perfect house for a large family. Great facilities and great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Convenient location in southern Colorado! We enjoyed this lovely & comfortable home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Durango retreat

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place!

The property is beautiful. We had a few hiccups at the beginning of the trip but Ann did an amazing job taking care of everything very quickly and communicated promptly. I would not miss staying here if the opportunity is there if I were you. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Great property for our whole family and close to everything we wanted to see. Close to skiing, town, and community center.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janece P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destination Christmas

Property was just as described. Large enough for our 13 with room to spare. Kids had lots of room for activities. Bedrooms were spacious. Kitchen was well stocked with all needed equipment to cook while we were there. Loved the location. Loved the accommodations. .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The property is beautiful with breathtaking views. Size was perfect for our group (15 adults). Would definetly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

L R., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spring break getaway!

The house was absolutely perfect & even better than advertised! All 3 families loved every minute of our much needed getaway! We loved the convenient midway location between town & ski slopes!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

durango family trip

Excellant beautiful home on the edge of wilderness, we loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Family Reunion

Beautiful home/cabin! The location & views were spectacular! My entire family enjoyed the game room & front deck with the large fireplace! Our family would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nici G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We spent 5 nights in this gorgeous home! Great location, completely stocked and lots of personal touches. Lots of room for everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

We went out to Durango in celebration of my birthday and did just that. Made home cooked meals in a lovely home, enjoyed scenery, hot springs and very close to town! Felt very comfortable and cozy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property and Awesome Family Time

This is the second time we have rented this property and we just love it!! Room to spread out, game room is awesome and location is to die for!! We will be booking again for a repeat vacay with the grandkids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023