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Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12525.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Animas River Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango

Note: 4WD/AWD is required in winter between December and late March.

There is a hot tub on the patio but it is NOT OPERATIONAL.

Mountain paradise at 7,000 feet of elevation. This is the quintessential mountain log home providing roomy comfort for many guests with six bedrooms, five baths, multiple decks and patios plus expansive views of surrounding woods and mountains just 7 minutes to Historic downtown Durango.

This home makes a splendid gathering place for families with two master suites, four additional bedrooms, a spacious, open living/dining/kitchen floor plan, den with pool table and media room, loft with additional TV spot, plus multiple patios and a huge main deck. 

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King (Upstairs) w/bath
2nd Master - King (Main Level) w/bath
3rd Bedroom - Double (Upstairs)
4th Bedroom - Double (Bottom Level)
5th Bedroom - Double (Bottom Level)
6th Bedroom - 2 Twins (Upstairs Level)

There is also a 7th sleeping space with a queen bed off the main living space that has a room divider screen vs a proper door (it is not advertised as a bedroom but certainly can be used as such).

The home itself is perched on a hilltop vantage point overlooking a large mountain meadow valley that is teaming with wildlife throughout all seasons.  It is common to see elk, deer, wild turkey, fox, many varieties of birds including hawks and eagles, and even the occasional black bear from the comfort of many outdoor and indoor vantage points.

Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning. Most homes are equipped with either a ceiling fan, box fan and at least one opening window to assist with climate control..

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 West, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Ski Hesperus and Hillcrest Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Historic Tram Park. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Animas River Trail - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 8 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oscar's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Animas River Beer Garden & Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Log home on 40 Acres - Awesome Views and Decks - 7 Min to Durango located?

Located in Durango West, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Twin Buttes and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Historic Tram Park. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Perins Peak State Wildlife Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great spot!

Amazing. no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christina M.

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

Classic Log Luxury

Plenty of space for our party of 11! Beautiful, classic log home with views from every side!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great place!

Our group of 12 had such a great time here! Great spaces and plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandt B.

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

Reunion of cousins

The house was great. The views are amazing and serene. It was very rustic with the oversized beams and antler sheds (antlers that young deer loose). The only issue we had was trying to figure out the dated stereo system the internet is starlink with help tremendously. We would come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Cabin

Beautiful cabin on an amazing location!!! The most well stocked kitchen I have ever stayed in!!! Spacious and perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Family Fun 2024 Spring Break

Beautiful home for a large family to make lasting memories. The two days of heavy snow just added to the beauty of this place. Layout perfect to give kids room to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ocean Lure C.

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

Great place to stay in Durango

This is a beautiful home and property just a short drive out of Durango, Colorado. The home is large and easily accommodated our group of 10. The property is beautiful, we saw wildlife most mornings including deer, coyotes, and wild turkey. With two kitchens and lots of bathrooms and open space, this is a great place for a group to enjoy the Durango area. The property description mentions snow and 4 wheel drive access which is likely the case in the winter months, but we had no problems driving up the dirt driveway with normal rental cars in early May. We enjoyed staying in this home :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Salina S.

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

Beautiful views

Plenty of room. Beautiful log home with anything you might need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN M.

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

Great place for a family

Upon arrival very beautiful house. Through out The Weeknd noticed small things that needs to be upgraded. Surround system was a little difficult to figure out. Overall house was great. Everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra H., Auburn

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

Gathering of Friends in Durango

This is a fabulous house for a group of friends or family. Stunning views and beautiful deck to enjoy them from. The house has great space for a large group to gather and plenty of bedrooms for everyone to spread out into. Can’t imagine a better place to stay in Durango!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Big group of friends

Fabulous layout for a group of eight!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlyn S.

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

Good Memories Made

We enjoyed the house although the late afternoons and early evenings were quite warm not having AC. I also would suggest they cut off the shower curtain because the rod is so low you end up standing on the curtain when you shower. There were two dead rats outside on the patio in a bucket trap. That was unpleasant. But all in all it was a good place for me and my family to reconnect and make good memories. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

chris m.

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

Fall 2023 Elk Mountain Family Get-a-way

This property is in a great location, easy access to Durango yet far enough away not to hear street noise nor ambient light to detract from star gazing. The kitchen set-up lends itself to an open inviting family time preparing meals. Bedrooms are of good size and well appointed. Overall our family had a really nice stay and would stay again if the opportunity presented itself.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Spacious with fantastic views

Our group spent every morning and evening on this gorgeous deck to take in the amazing views and stargaze. There was plenty of room for all of us and we truly enjoyed the property. The management was very attentive to an issue we had and fixed it immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt v.

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

Great big place

Had a great time here. House was clean and had plenty of room. They aren't kidding about needing 4/AWD to get up the hill, it's steep but definitely manageable with 4/AWD. Bout 10 minutes outside of downtown but beautiful open space away from any other houses
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

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

Beautiful Snowy Retreat

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home was large enough to give the adults some separation from the teenagers, allowing plenty of beds and bathrooms for everyone. The decor is a little dated and in need of some refreshing, but the home is in great condition and very comfortable. The snow removal service was prompt and frequent enough that we never felt stuck, and we couldn't have asked for a more picturesque location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Durango house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: This large home off US160 in Durango was beautiful and spacious enough for our 11 family members to spread out and relax. The property has lots of trees and beautiful mountain views and is a convenient distance from town. Property manager was very responsive to our needs. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Don S.

Elk Mountain Cabin in Durango CO

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was in a perfect location for visiting Durango, Silverton, and Mesa Verde. There was lots of room for large groups, it conveniently accommodated our group of 12. The extra bed next to the dining area worked nicely as a seventh bedroom. Nice views in all directions drone the cabin. The property is in a major need of refresh. The mattresses in all the bedrooms, except both MBRs, were soft and need to be replaced. The cushions in all the chairs were soft and need to be replaced. You need to bring a lighter to light the grill, which had no BBQ utinsels. The pool table needs the felt and cushions replaced.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Bayfield, CO

Family gathering

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: this large log home was a ideal setting for getting together with my kids and grandkid. We all loved the ambience of the home and the wide open surrounding space. The house was fully equipped and clean. The only down side was the ninety degree outside temperature and no AC. The lower level could use some work, otherwise the interior of the house was

10/10 Excellent

Mehana M.

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

Durango Fun

This was the perfect property for a group of 12 women on a girls trip. Plenty of space and bathrooms which is what a big group of girls look for. There was every amenity available and it was just perfect. The only tiny thing that was hard is that there was not a freezer in the two fridges in the two kitchens. We had things that needed a freezer when we arrived and had to go to a store to get ice and a small cooler only to find a freezer after the fact down in the basement in the laundry room. But truly was not a huge issue or a deal breaker. We loved this location and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Charles S.

Family Reunion in Durango

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 home was spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for the whole family. Great location with easy accessibility to Durango and other sites. The property was vast with several trails to explore. The kitchen was nice but somewhat disorganized and no pantry space. The week we there in early June was unusually hot. Despite closing the blinds and using all available fans the temperature on main and upper floors in the afternoon and evening was uncomfortable. Several wood blinds were broken or not functional. The washer and dryer was quite small for the size of the place. The dryer made a loud rattling noise and it took 2-3 cycles to get clothes partially dry. Better to hand clothes outside to dry. Management staff was kind and responsive. Beautiful place and scenery from the deck. Would be a plus to be able to use the hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

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

Great location and potential but needs attention

The cabin is located on a beautiful property with close proximity to Durango. The decks are lovely and the table and chairs provided are nice. Unfortunately this property has been neglected and is in dire need of attention. Many of the mattresses, pillows, bedding and overall amenities need to be changed. Some of the mattresses sink to the middle in a v shape, the pillows are extremely old, the bedding is uncomfortable, mismatched and feels dirty. The kitchen is overstocked, disorganized and cluttered. There is not one area you can put your items except the countertops. The area rugs and furniture pillows are torn, frayed and need to be replaced. The blinds need attention or replaced . The old, non functioning hot tub needs to be repaired or removed. Before renting this place I would read the reviews. After getting there it was very clear they were accurate and I wish I would have paid more attention. It saddens me to leave this review as this cabin has infinite possibilities but it really needs updating and cleaning for the rate they are charging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Beautiful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed the setting and amenities that were provided. There were a few things that need to be addressed - the property needs a thorough cleaning as many of the light fixtures were dusty with cobwebs hanging from them, the windowsills were also dusty, there were rodent droppings in baskets in the dining room and one of the drawers in the downstairs kitchens, and several of the beds need new mattresses. Also, we asked if there was a Keurig coffee machine, the rental company said no, however, there is one in the upstairs kitchen. This really is a beautiful home in a natural setting with plenty of space for a family gathering just a few things need to be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Julie T.

Spacious, peaceful, comfortable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 house was even bigger than we expected. We loved the location. We could take walks and ride bikes in the area. It was very quiet. The kids loved playing billiards. The decks and picnic tables were awesome. The beds were comfortable. Everything was clean. We wish the water was more drinkable. The shower pressure was low in the upstairs master. The lighting was poor throughout. The kitchen was well stocked but unorganized. We saw a few mice in the basement. Needed better instructions on using televisions. But our overall experience was very good. The property management company was very responsive. We would return.

8/10 Good

Beani H.

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

The Good. The Bad. The Ugly.

This was a large & lovely home in a great location. We loved the decks & the space. Working w/ the property management team was a positive experience. Upon our arrival, two of the five toilets were not working. Mgt worked hard to get someone out for repairs. Despite a good sized kitchen, the knives were so dull & in desperate need of sharpening. Some of the bathroom sinks were quite slow draining. The decor is very dated & decorative pillows & throw blankets are ratty & torn. The lighting is poor so it is quite dark in the home. The beds are in need of new mattresses. The only two good ones were the king beds. The lower level was musty & the upper two levels were stuffy. Not sure if the home is on a septic system but half of the bathroom sinks were quite stinky. Despite all that & if you're willing to look beyond, it is a nice home for a large group getaway. Finally, I was super disappointed that the home rental price was reduced on line but we were not given the lower price when I inquired about getting the lower rate. Go & enjoy. The home has much to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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