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Covered Deck overlooking the stocked pond and the Hermosa Cliffs
Main Living Space, Kitchen and Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8126.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
    Animas River
    2 min walk
    Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    5 min drive
    Animas Mountain Trailhead
    6 min drive
    Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond

**Book Today for Only $300 Down at the Time of Booking ***

River Bend Ranch is a private ranch in Durango, Colorado located just five miles (10 minutes) from historic downtown Durango. Our three bedroom, two bath single level cabin is set among the willows and pines on our private trout pond and also features a covered deck with a wood stove.

We are located on the Million Dollar Highway in the Animas Valley on the way to Purgatory Ski Area (20 minutes) and Silverton (50 minutes).

Bed Configuration (Single level home so all bedrooms are on the same floor):

Master - King Bed
2nd Bedroom - Queen
3rd Bedroom - Bunk Beds (single over single)
Queen sleeper sofa in main living space

Come to River Bend Ranch and enjoy the beauty of the Animas Valley and one of the most unique properties in Durango. The cabin is equipped with Roku TV and and reasonably fast WIFI.

Things to know about your stay.

We are a working horse and cattle ranch, but our operations will not interfere with your stay. We also have a world class wedding and event venue on a five-acre lake close to the cabin. You have access to the outdoor areas on the property except when an event is in progress, which of course will not interfere with your use of the cabin, covered deck, and fenced yard. And, you'll always have access to the Animas River.

Our private trout pond is about 20 yards from your back deck. It is not fenced and you must keep close watch on children or those that cannot swim. Please do not reserve the property if you have safety concerns as it relates to the the access to the pond or the Animas River. The pond is filled by irrigation, which is shut off before Thanksgiving every year. This drains the pond through the winter months. The irrigation is turned back on in late April and takes a couple of days to refill. After it is refilled, it is restocked with fish.

The Durango- Silverton Train goes by the property daily (mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening).

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Animas River Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 6 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive
  • Animas River Trail - 11 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 11 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Libre - Taqueria & Cocktails - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Animas River and San Juan National Forest. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Animas Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location away from town.
Away from downtown Durango (~10 minutes). Trout pond had a lot of rainbows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Cecilia B.

Beautiful Place, needs a few updates.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was nice and the location is beautiful. I loved being able to fish in my back yard. A few things that would have made the stay better. Air Conditioning! It got up to 90 degrees and it was hard to enjoy the cabin when it's hot.Water filter because he water smelled like blood and turned orange. Basics like salt and pepper and paper towels should be provided. I left some for the next people.Property is right by a busy freeway and Train that blows horn throughout the day. I wasn't bothered too much by it because I live by trains but you should be aware if you are expecting a quiet place.Overall I am satisfied with the stay but probably wouldn't go back without there being some changes.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking.
Well kept and comfortable. Only thing missing is a Keurig. Loved that we did not have to strip beds and spend our vacation doing check out chores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding/Anniversary Getaway
The place was absolutely beautiful. My nieces wedding was at this venue so it worked out perfectly for us. It was our 1st wedding anniversary so we decided to make a weekend of it. The only thing that was a minor issue was that the sprinklers came on while we were trying to load up our truck lol. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie K.

Animas valley paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed every minute of our visit to Riverbend Ranch. The lawns were perfect and green. The trees were inviting and plenty of shade. The house was comfortable and well appointed, and then Dan was the perfect host.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Beautiful setting outside of Durango
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location and views from the deck. It was quick to get into town when we wanted to go in for dinner. The cabin was clean and had all the necessities. It was nice to find a place that was one level and had grounds you could easily walk around outside. We were traveling with my parents who both use canes and they loved walking down to the pond and sitting under the willow tree. Thank you for such a great stay!
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6/10 Okay

Maggie S.

Mini honeymoon
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I got engaged in durango and absolutely love the area. This rental was great. Close to town but far enough away to see the stars,, the property was in overall excellent shape. The owners are very nice and accommodating. However we were told we would be the only people on the property, this was not the case. There was a very friendly maintenance crew there every day from sun up to sun down. This made it hard to really relax and enjoy our one on one time. As they were up on the cover deck and moving piles of wood around the house. We brought our two dogs and found it difficult to go outside and really enjoy ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well maintained property
The property is in a great location, conveniently close to downtown! We really enjoyed the outdoor barbecue area and the surroundings. We saw deer hanging out near the pond almost every night. Seeing the train go by every day was really cool and inspired us to take a ride on it ourselves! The only complaint I have is the pots and pans were really scratched up and worn out. Other than that the cabin was very clean and cozy - especially the recliners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randy p.

Watch your step...
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin itself was great, we loved the cabin. The property outside was amazing and had a great time being outside and fishing. The only issue was the dog poop that was everywhere outside. Someone prior to us must have had a small dog or possibly the owners. There were hundreds of piles which it made it hard for us to allow my 2 year old grandson to explore like he would have liked to.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Awesome Property
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived the owner greeted us. Answered some questions that we had about the area. The cabin was clean and furnished well. The property itself is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed watching the ducks and geese in the pond. Several different variety of birds and the deer in the morning and evenings were also a treat. The large back porch with picnic tables and chairs for morning coffee and evening R&R was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P. p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice setting, great stay
We chose this property due to the location and ample parking for our trailers. We met an international group of friends and really enjoyed our time here. The outdoor space is a great addition to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
This house was perfect! We rented this house after another house failed us. It was perfect for our almost 1 year old to crawl around and play. We also still felt like we were “in the mountains”. Our favorites were the train that came by multiple times in the morning and afternoon and the deer that came to eat the apples in the front yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

River bend ranch excellent
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was awesome. Close to town but far enough away out that it gave us enough room for the kids to run and play. One stop shop. Killer views, stocked pond, paddle boats and wagon rides.

10/10 Excellent

William F A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for anytime of the year!
It was very quaint country cottage the rooms were perfect for 4 adults and 1 child the amenities in and around property were great love this place definitely will be back, we met Dan the owner very nice gentleman and very accommodating thank you for having such a beautiful venue and if anyone Is thinking of getting married this is the place also they have that ability and the barn/event hall is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

RObyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun property
We enjoyed our stay. ( little close to the main road)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Getaway
We had the best time on this property. Beautiful scenery, lots of room for kids to run around. I loved sitting by the pond with my morning cup of coffee taking in the quiet and beautiful surroundings. We got a lot of family time in hanging out in the large patio, playing board games and grilling. The house was clean and beautifully kept. We loved every minute of our stay here and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Stay
We had a blast at this cabin! Loved the train coming by during the day. That was actually a fun highlight. Enjoyed the deck, paddleboats and fire pit. Great place for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to Hiking/Downtown
Great house with easy access to tons of hiking and just a short drive from town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Very relaxing and beautiful property. The perfect escape with lots of things to do both on the ranch and nearby. My kids loved seeing the train everyday and playing on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Unequaled
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: More than we ever expected, huge property with lakes and trails for miles completely private. House fit to live in with all amenities including handmade soaps. The hosts were so gracious and fun that we had a barbecue together before we left. To summit up in one word, unequaled!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time for Spring Break
Everything about our experience was perfect! Loved the location to the town and ski resort. I am sure the property is even more beautiful in the late Spring/summer. For our family, we could not have asked for more. Thanks to the the owners and mgt. Ticer family 2021 Spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Teena F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
COVID Thanksgiving
Overall, a great place to get away, out of the city. Take a walk to the ponds, do some quick fishing, see the wildlife on the property. The kitchen was missing some things... measuring cups, can opener, extra silverware, ice! Also, for a cabin that will sleep 6, the living room only sits 5 people, unless someone wants to sit on the floor! The couch and chair provided were not comfortable. Feels like it was the old furniture taken out of the main house somewhere. The bedrooms were clean and bathrooms were stocked with towels and supplies. The price was decent, but considering all of the “fees” that added to the price, that is obnoxious. The cleaning fee is a joke, considering you have to load the washer and dishwasher before you leave and upon entering the house, we had patches of cobwebs around the kitchen lights. Again, a very nice property but not sure if I would stay again. Feel a bit robbed on price.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
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8/10 Good

Kent Z., Liberty Hill

Fabulous Scenic Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: River Bend Ranch is a private little cabin about 5 minutes from Durango. The property is fantastic. A huge nicely maintained lawn with mature trees and a lovely little pond backdropped by a red mountain. The cabin is comfortable but in need of serious updates. It worked fine for us, but we spent most time outside. The kitchen is good sized with most of what you would need. We really liked the large “party deck” although it would be nice to have some comfortable chairs instead of all picnic tables. One thing we didn’t like was that the only microwave is out on the deck - none in the kitchen. Not the most convenient but not a huge issue either. We had our 2 small dogs and they were in heaven for the entire time enjoying the big yard and pond. The property management staff were very nice and friendly, although some of the maintenance activities were disruptive to our stay. The grounds and town proximity are really outstanding so all in all I think we would return to stay in this place.

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Great house, feels like your own little private cabin. Beautiful setting and convenient to lots of stuff in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, surrounded by the beauty of nature!
First, we will definitely be back to stay!! We did so many active things within a few miles from the property, but our favorite part of our stay was coming back to the property and relaxing on the beautiful grounds while the kids ran around and explored. It was so relaxing, with breathtaking views. The property has everything you need to thoroughly enjoy your stay. We had SO many friends asking where we were staying based on the pictures we posted, however, photos do not even do this place justice. Icing on the cake was the property manager was so helpful and friendly. Thank you for a perfect end of summer stay - both kids and adults want to come back soon!!

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