Secluded, Private Gem with great Mountain View’s, step back into a quieter time.
About this house rental
Secluded, Private Gem with great views and near to Lake Nighthorse. Enjoy the beauty of each season. Spring awakens the buds on the trees during cool days and the flowers anxiously wait for the warm days of summer. Stars cascade their shower of diamonds during the nights spent gazing at the sky in quiet relaxation. Fall brings the beauty of autumn colors with warm days and cool evenings. Winter holds the spectacular vistas of snow covered mountains and lazy snowflakes drifting to cover the evergreens and hills. The evenings by the fireplace provide relaxation from sledding on the hill just outside the house or a day on the slopes. Our cozy home is like going for a visit to the comfort and relaxation of Grandma’s house with the modern amenities of today all wrapped into one. The home is throughly cleaned and sanitized by us personally between each stay. Wildlife abound, deer, elk, turkeys, eagles and distant coyote calls make this a true home in nature. Hiking and just strolling the private trails on the nearly 5 fenced acres surrounding the home complete the relaxing experience. Mountain View’s are enjoyed all around the home. Durango is a short 10 minute drive - unique restaurants, mountain bike trails, lake activities, zip lining, walking trail by the Animas river, historical museums and movies theaters. The famous million dollar highway takes you to Silverton’s breathtaking mountains and waterfalls and you can continue on to Ouray and Telluride for a trip back in history. Travel all within a day’s trip and then return for a relaxing evening at home or short trip to Durango for dinner at one of Durango’s excellent restaurants in the historic downtown. We’re just a few minutes away from Hesperus Ski Area and Chapman Hill that has sledding and ice skating right in Durango’s downtown area. Purgatory Resort is about 30 minutes to skiing in the high country. Come and experience each season with us!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(41 Reviews)
5.0
Great location tucked away in the mountains. Amazing view in the mornings, off of the deck. We enjoyed our stay. We love the area and come annually to ride the million dollar highway and scenic canyons on the Harley's. Thank you!
4.0
The space worked great for us! You might want to dust before you rent again. We used a light bulb so you might want to check that.
Thank you we had a great time
4.0
Nice clean and comfortable home. Beautiful views.
5.0
The house has beautiful views, privacy, plenty of space to roam outside. We loved it!
5.0
Easy drive from town. Lots of wildlife. Upper and lower decks are great places to hangout. Some of the plumbing has hot and cold reversed. Just be aware - we had one person taker a cold shower because he didn't figure this out! Be careful turning around in the driveway so you don't hit the bank or get into the loose gravel. Individual rooms have A/C so you have it if you need it.
5.0
Stay was great
5.0
We had a girls weekend in Durango here! It was such a fun time. We ate on the back porch and relaxed in the living room in the evenings.
Our host was super responsive and answered questions quickly.
5.0
The property lived up to the host's description and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the quiet solitude and the deer that welcomed us each morning and evening as we took in the vistas from the balcony.
4.0
Everything thing was good, it was hotter than expected so the temperature in the house was uncomfortable. Wanted to cook breakfast but there was no skillet or griddle, we had to purchase them. We had two elderly persons who had issues with the steps to enter the house once in they were fine on the one level. The rest of family was fine with the stairs and entrance. The drive to and from town was beautiful and we enjoyed the deck area at different times of our stay.
5.0
Lovely home nestled in a quiet, scenic spot. Plenty of room and thoughtfully stocked. We enjoyed the deck, particularly in the evening. The stars and moon were stunning! We highly recommend.
5.0
We were there in the evenings. It was great.
5.0
Very comfortable and clean home with lots of places to sleep. The property is private with lots of space to roam and huge views to the east. We had a great time and would highly recommend this home!
5.0
Very comfortable home in a beautiful setting. Evenings on the deck were most enjoyable for our multi-generation all adult family group.
5.0
Fabulous scenery, nice home with ample sleeping quarters, kitchen is small for all the cooks in our family to use at once.
5.0
The homey decor of days gone by caused some in our party to dub this property "Grandma's House". That said, the home is clean and well maintained. We particularly enjoyed the large deck and the shady patio just below, which provided plenty of room to entertain local guests one evening (13 adults + 2 dogs). The house is on a semi-rural wooded acreage with easy access to the town of Durango. While neighboring homes can be seen through the trees, separation allows for privacy and seclusion.
5.0
We came to the area for a wedding and Brenda’s house was a base for our family: four generations! We were 20 minutes from the wedding venue and 20 minutes (or less) from town. Brenda was excellent with communication starting a year ago when I booked with her. She even set us up with outstanding babysitters! Then when our son-in-law accidentally left his suit in the closet, she retrieved it and mailed it to us a couple of days later. Thank you, Brenda! You have gone above and beyond our expectations!
4.0
Place felt more like a home than a rental. Really cute and personal. Kitchen was a bit small, but the deck was perfect for cards and puzzles and beers after the hot springs. Lots of wildlife.
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Brenda's place! The location was great - nice to step away and enjoy scenery, especially with the snow! We enjoyed the charm and size of the space - it comfortably fit a group of 11. The whole house was very clean and tidy. I'd recommend a stay here to anyone :)
5.0
The owners were great mother nature caused a power outage. We had a great time celebrating a 40th wedding anniversary with kids and grandkids in this winter wonder land called Durango. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms clean the views amazing. I would come back and definitely recommend this place to friends and family.
5.0
Communication with property owner was top notch. Such lovely, kind people and we're very responsive and helpful. Property felt like a home away from home. Had everything we needed, very large home and everyone had their own bed which was very important to us. I really have nothing bad to say, I'd rent this lovely home again!
5.0
Property was spacious and the view is absolutely stunning! We will be staying again!!
5.0
We loved the property and the views and would stay here again. The house was lbig enough to accommodate our large group and allowed our family that came from several locations to be together for our stay in Durango.
5.0
This was our 2nd time using a VRBO property and being with such a big party 12 people ages ranging from 6 months to 56 everybody was extremely happy!!! Property was well equipped and amazing in all aspects, the scenery and property were amazing, house was super clean and spacious for even 12 people!!! Would recommend to anybody as well as staying there again.
Anthony Tapia
4.0
Was just like Grandma's house for sure! Appreciated how the hosts were available if we needed anything. House was equipped with just about everything. House was very clean which we appreciate. The only thing that I would recommend would be updating the beds. Instead of Full, Queens and just newer Mattresses. Would stay here again! Thank you!
5.0
Everything we could have needed was available (except wine cork, bottle opener) The house was well stocked and clean. The Grandma’s House theme was spot on! Loved the outdoors, the area was vast and mostly too woodsy to walk through, having a hiking path around the property would be awesome and would add a feeling of security to know the fence was actually there.
5.0
Great place to stay! We loved the view! We loved sitting on the deck drinking coffee and playing cornhole!
5.0
Lots of sleeping space was just what we needed. Beautiful setting.
5.0
Everything was exactly as advertised. Communication with the property owner was terrific. The property itself is very cool with lots of room to explore and wonderful views from the decks. The beds were comfortable and everyone in our crew had a great time.
5.0
A very nice stay. Kitchen was a little small but that didn’t keep us from eating.
5.0
Peaceful, nice place. Good basecamp for exploring the Durango area.
5.0
Number one. The location is less than four miles from Durango, but you can only see (barely) two other structures from your deck. It is wonderfully private. That means you have access to anything you need in a 15 minute drive. There is all kind of wildlife to be seen on the way in and out. Two, the house is roomy, clean and fully stocked. All you need is to buy groceries and everything else is provided. Below the deck is a porch and they have attached a roof under the decking so even in a rainstorm, you can still sit out and enjoy. Three, the hose is very helpful and willing to communicate. I would stay here again anytime. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
5.0
Thank you!
5.0
Very nice and beautiful surroundings made it very peaceful and relaxing
5.0
This home is lovely. The beds were comfortable. The views were amazing. I would recommend for a large family.
4.0
Overall good. House could be updated a bit.
Overall good. The masterbedroom bed is worn out. Terrible to sleep on. The master shower drain was backing up. The sleeper sofa needs placed in the basement. Didn't think it could accommodate as many as stated. Everything else was pretty good. Owner communicated well we were a large group with trailers so parking was a challenge neighbor's we're accommodating after reasonable discussions. Some were really upset at other guests that had stayed there.
3.0
Would definitely use again, just very dated.
Would recommend
5.0
We enjoyed the time.
Nice property. The outdoors was nice.
5.0
The house and amenities exceeded our expectations! I was so proud and happy to host my family gathering here. Meet all our needs and we made many wonderful memories!
5.0
Fantastic mountain hideaway
The house and amenities exceeded our expectations! I was so proud and happy to host my family gathering here. Meet all our needs and we made many wonderful memories!
5.0
As advertised
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in La Plata County?
The average price for a rental in La Plata County is $212 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Secluded, Private Gem with great Mountain View’s, step back into a quieter time.. 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 Secluded, Private Gem with great Mountain View’s, step back into a quieter time. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Secluded, Private Gem with great Mountain View’s, step back into a quieter time.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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