Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing | House in Durango

10.0 (94 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Durango House | Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing

5 Bedroom House in Durango

Rustic river comfort with endless outdoor possibilities.
Located only a few miles north of downtown Durango, and 20 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort, this home sits on 22 beautiful riverside acres in the Animas River Valley. Snowplow on-site and driveway will be plowed first thing in the morning so you can be first in line to ski powder. This is a fantastic place for families or groups of friends to enjoy a few days in nature surrounded by the nearby rusty red foothills, snow capped peaks, and the landscape dotted with cottonwoods. If you’re relaxing indoors, the many windows offer amazing views from all sides of the house. We love our home as a comfortable yet adventurous getaway, and we hope you will too!
There are 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, and the house sleeps 11 comfortably. Sleeping arrangements include 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, and 3 singles. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large comfy dining table, breakfast bar, and everything you will need to prepare gourmet meals to enjoy at our dining table or on the riverside porch. There is a full size washer and dryer as well as a full size refrigerator with ice maker. The spacious wrap around porch includes a porch swing, day bed, outside dining setup and gas grill that overlooks the river and large trees, one with a rope swing.
Additional features include a semi-circular 10 person couch, gas fireplace, 65 inch screen TV in the living room, a kids/entertainment room upstairs with a 55 inch screen TV, a wood burning stove in the entry way, and high speed WiFi and internet. The basement includes a game room complete with a ping pong table.
About the property: The Animas river flows along the East side of the property, and the grassy slope behind the house is a good place to put in your rafts, kayaks or canoes. There is a small oxbow pond where deer, elk, and birds congregate at dusk and dawn. Feel free to wander the path cut in the grass—it leads to a small beach at the southern end of the property. The popular Durango to Silverton steam engine runs parallel to the nearby road during daylight hours, a fun sighting for kids and adults alike.
About the area: Durango is an adventurer’s haven at every time of year! Summer is full of river sports, fishing opportunities, hiking and biking, all accessible right out of the front door. Historic downtown Durango is a 10 minute drive, where you can shop, dine out, or hop on the 1880’s Durango to Silverton Railroad. For those visiting in the winter, Purgatory ski resort is only 20 minutes away. James Ranch (grass fed burgers and live music) is just up the road, as is Durango Hot Springs.
Bedrooms:
#1: King Bed
#2: King Bed
#3 Queen Bed
#4 Queen Bed
#5 Three Single Beds (can be used as a bedroom or entertainment area)
Property caretakers live onsite for most of the year. Cooking and/or grocery shopping services may be available upon request. If interested, please inquire for price and availability.

Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing is located in Durango. Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Animas River House - 22 acres of Riverfront with Amazing Views-20 mins to skiing has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Durango has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Durango, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Ocean View
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Oceanfront
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Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 26
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Apr 10, 2025 09:40:10 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Rita Jo's home is exceptional in all ways! It was a perfect accommodation for our multi-generational family of 11. The layout and room amenities worked very well. We appreciated having multiple king and queen beds for our couples. The children loved sleeping in the upstairs lounge. The beds are perhaps the most comfortable I've ever experienced in a vacation rental. The kitchen is well equiped - it has everything needed to prepare meals for a group. Parking is ample - there is garage space for 2 vehicles with extra space in the driveway. The location and view are incredible - steps from the Animas River with views up and down the valley.Rita Jo's hospitality helped make our stay so special. She is very kind and friendly, and responds quickly to texts and emails. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. On a side note, the llamas, sheep, and lambs were so much fun for the kids to visit. We definitely will rent The Animas River House again when our family returns to Durango.
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