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Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio

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Private front and back entrances with off street parking.
The spacious living is filled with natural light throughout the day.
Another angle of the living room that shows the murphy bed while it's up.
Folded out, queen-size murphy bed in living room.
Room
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Map
Durango, CO
  • Popular LocationDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad11 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnimas River Trail14 min walk
  • Popular LocationFort Lewis College3 min drive
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio

The Julia Rose West is a month to month fully furnished rental and is the west side of a duplex of an historic home in Old Town Durango. We have a city permitted short term rental on the East side of this duplex. We can send you the listing if you would like to see that as an option.
You will be walking into a spotlessly cleaned and disinfected space at your check-in.
There are handrails at the front and back entrances.
The Julia Rose is named after our middle daughter and the beautiful Pink Rose bushes in the front and backyard. Built in 1898, this historic Victorian home has recently been updated with contemporary elements and has a nice blend of old with the new. There is a remodeled kitchen and bath and newly finished wood flooring, paint, window coverings, furnishings and appliances including a washer/dryer and very quiet dishwasher.
The Living Room is the largest area in the home and has a Queen Murphy Bed, a sofa, side chair and a separate desk area. There is a wall mounted mini split for A/C and a furnace for heat in colder months.

The Kitchen has a granite counter with a counter height table that seats three. The kitchen is fully furnished so you can create anything from a gourmet dinner to a smoothie.

The bedroom adjoins the bathroom and is very small but cozy and comfortable with a Queen plush mattress and designer bedding and duvet cover, and a closet and dresser.
The Bathroom is also very small and is tiled with a shower/tub so you can soak and relax after a long day out. The view from the tub is like being in a 'secret garden'. There is a window unit A/C for hotter months.

PLEASE NOTE: The bathroom is very small and guests have to walk into the bedroom to get to the bathroom. It may not be a good fit for people who have difficulties in tight spaces.

The short term rental on the East side of the property have dedicated use of the front porch. The Julia Rose West has her own back patio with a propane grill access and outdoor furniture to relax in privacy and comfort. The entrances are separate. There is extra sound insulation between the two units. We are a strict non smoking building.

There is space for one car in the parking lot with a back and front door entrance if you prefer to park in the street. The flat screen TV we provide cable internet with the highest speeds available via Spectrum Cable with TV via Amazon Firestick. This house is in the prime downtown location in a quiet historic neighborhood off of the busy Third Avenue. Main Street is three blocks away and you will be right in the center of all of the fabulous restaurants and downtown coffee shops and shopping.
Upon arrival, you will enter the house with a coded lock and grab the key for the back door, The front door is closer to unpacking and unloading and the back door is closer to the off the street parking.
You can settle in by having a cool drink on the back patio or walking a few blocks to Main Avenue to relax at one of the coffee shops or brewpubs.
Please note this is a non-smoking unit, which includes marijuana smoking. We are very strict with our non-smoking policy.
We do allow dogs with pre-approval on a case by case basis.

Property manager

Sarah Sumner
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
This may change in 2021 when we add a unit!

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets must be pre-approved, crated if left.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This includes Marijuana.

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
Note from host: This may change in 2021 when we add a unit!
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the city centre. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park. 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

  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 7 min walk
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min walk
  • Animas River Trail - 14 min walk
  • Fort Lewis College - 3 min drive
  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 11 min walk
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamworks Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪11th Street Station - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carver Brewing Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Belle Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Derailed Pour House - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Monthly, rental, Heart of Old Town, Walk to Everything, Work Space, BBQ, Patio located?

Located in Historic Downtown Durango, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Durango Arts Center and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Sorrel Sky Gallery and Durango Area Tourism Office are also within 10 minutes. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great location
We spent a month and couldn't have asked for a better location. The neighborhood is beautiful and conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores - all forms of shopping. The unit was tidy and clean with all the amenities you could ask for. Additionally it was great to have on property parking. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for home base for 3 weeks
Sarah’s place was perfect for my husband and I who were working remote while exploring Durango! You can beat the location and the house has everything we needed for our extended stay. Karen took care of the house and was wonderful to work with. Would definitely stay here again for a short or long term stay. Thanks, Sarah!
Stayed 20 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Downtown Durango
Such a wonderful place to stay. Sarah has thought of all amenities and them some!! The neighbourhood is both quiet and beautiful and conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores - all forms of shopping. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Everything was as stated and the check in was seamless. We enjoyed our visit to Durango and had all the comforts of home, especially appreciated the in house washer and dryer. Would certainly stay there again.!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julia Rose
Nice little place close to everything adn well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We really enjoyed staying in Sarah’s property. It was super clean, met all our needs and the proximity to downtown was a bonus! We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julia Rose is a Rose!
The Julia Rose is a cute little cottage with all the charm of grandma's house! It is quiet, comfy and convenient. It's location is great and within walking distance of downtown Durango. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to go while we were there. We are looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house was comfortable and so convenient for walking to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan e., stuart, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fall/winter
wow, wow and wow. this place is a great location, clean, homey and had ALL the necessities you would need. so many VRBO units have about 2 rolls of toilet paper and that's about it. this place had covid masks, tons of TP, paper towels, spices, cooking oil, coffee, oil, pots, pans - really everything you would need for the basics. they even called when we arrived to ask if there was anything else we needed and not to hesitate to call. all we needed was our groceries...they had EVERYTHING else covered. probably the BEST vrbo we have used and we have been vrbo-ing for years and years. i wish i could give them a #15 on a scale of 1-10. we will be back!!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No
Great time close to town so could walk everywhere. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place!
my stay was short, but I would recommend staying here:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Durango getaway
A quick stay in Durango, a place we love & have been visiting for many years. Wanted a place that was sweet & close to town. Minimal driving & it was great. Quiet We have always been up at Purgatory but this time wanted to just be in Town
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristen N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, but some issues...
This is my 8th rental in 2021 as I am on an extended WFH road trip… and since I count heavily on others reviews when booking I will be as honest and kind as possible here. On the positive side, the location of this home is utterly perfect. You are close to main street with all it’s great restaurants and close to numerous hiking/biking options. Parking in front of the house is usually available too. The kitchen dishes and glassware were spotless. On the flip side, I did have some issues that I feel it’s important to mention. Upon arrival, I was disappointed to find that the comforter was visibly dirty and the towels were crunchy. So I spent a few hours doing laundry so I would feel more comfortable and clean in the home. The sheets were washed, just not entirely clean, as I found ‘those’ hairs there and in the bathtub. The windows should NOT be opened in this house as it is unsafe. One shattered on me as I tried to open it. This is problematic not only because it created a bloody mess and cuts for me, but also because it becomes stuffy inside when the weather is warm. The window AC unit is in the main room, so to sleep near it, you’re on the murphy bed. Otherwise, you could sleep in the actual bedroom with the back screen door open, but there is a large hole in the screen. I found the bed to be concave and bought a mattress topper from Walmart on day 2. For those who work from home, the wifi is not fast & went out temporarily 5 out of 10 days I used it. One day there was an area-wide wifi provider outage and I had to go to the library to work. That’s out of Sarah’s control obviously. Sarah communicated with me about issues I was having, and I did appreciate that. In the future, I’d recommend that the property manager reach out before stopping by, or at the very least, knock before entering. Soon after I arrived, she walked in unannounced, which alarmed me and my dog, and frankly, it was frightening and completely disrespectful. She continued to try to talk with me as my dog was barking at her and I finally had to ask her to call me to talk further if needed. While I realize she was trying to be friendly & welcome me, entering without knocking is pretty shocking. Overall, great location, not my favorite stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - very walkable
We picked this house for its short walk to town. The location is great! The house is a good size for 2 people but be prepared to get creative when storing your stuff.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Lovely spot within walking distance of downtown. Great smalltown aesthetic and cozy vibe of this place. Every evening we would explore the town make a reservation and if we had to wait for dinner it was just a short stroll back to the house to wait for a table. Is a dog friendly property which is much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
We had a very nice stay. The location was perfect and the house was cozy with everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Patrice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and perfect location
We had a great time at this property. Location is perfect for walking to town or to the “sky steps” up to the Ft. Lewis campus.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The house was super cute and the location was perfect for walking to Main Street. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Durango is a great place to visit and the Julia Rose is within walking distance of everything in the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julia Rose
It was exactly as sold. So we have no negative comments about the unit itself. There were dog poop issues with next door neighbors who let their dogs run loose. It was a great location and the permanent residents were nice. It was cosy and quite. There was a tv issue that was quickly taken care of. We would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Linda H., -

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Location
This was a great spot to stay with our pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Adam & Alysea A., Albuquerque New Mexico

Great location!
Great location! Old house a few things were a little dirty but very comfortable and everything worked. Easy checkin and check out with door code lock.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Nice unit close to beautiful downtown Durango.
The Julia Rose was perfect for our Christmas stay in Durango. I appreciate the fact that my standard poodles were welcome here as they travel with us and are part of family celebrations. The kitchen was well stocked including a new washer and dryer. I also like being within walking distance of downtown and the grocery store. We really enjoyed the visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Laurie M., Overland Park, KS

Overall great location and nice house
Cute house, great location, roomy main room and kitchen. Bedroom is small but fine except the window wouldn't open and there's no fan. The house manager brought one but it was really noisy. Also the garden was overgrown so not really comfortable. But these are so minor for how well equipped and usable the kitchen was and how comfortable and roomy the living area was. And we loved the 3 block walk to downtown. We'd happily stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D., Payson, AZ

Quaint, efficient little home
My stay in Durango was everything it could be. The JuliaRose was an excellent place to stay, so close to downtown yet private enough to absorb the quiet, cool evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Sumner

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I moved to Durango when I was 19 (1978!) and never left. My children were born and raised here and I am so grateful to call Durango my home. I own Fusion Interiors, a full service interior design business. I get out as much as possible to hike, bike, ski, run rivers and roam in the desert. I can answer all of your questions about great trails and places to be in this lovely area.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because of its location in old town Durango and its proximity to everything Durango Downtown. Even though it is downtown the street is surprisingly quiet and full of friendly neighbors. We love the charm that a well cared for older property can bring. We have a brand new heating system and AC in the window.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! We love the newly remodeled Kitchen with Dishwasher and stacking washer dryer, wood floors, the Rainbow Travertine Kitchen counter, the private backyard relaxing area with vintage rose bushes that bloom pink and the fenced in back patio. Our large Living Room has a desk in the window nook for a GREAT remote work space! We just purchased organic cotton bed linens for your comfort.

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English, Spanish

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