Nestled in the San Juan National forest, Animas Valley View offers a secluded retreat with elevated views of the valley. Enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails right out the backdoor or relax on the backyard patio after a day at Purgatory Resort, just 20 minutes away.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango
Enjoy this 5 bedroom / 3 bath getaway with elevated views of the Animas Valley. The property is perfectly located only 1 minute to the new hot springs, 20 minutes to Purgatory Resort, 1 minute to Dalton Ranch golf course and 10 minutes to downtown Durango.
Access miles of hiking and biking trails right out the backdoor as the house is secluded and surrounded by the San Juan National forest on 2 sides.
This house is great for families and large groups and is even equipped with a game room and bunk beds for the kids. The house is two floors which allows for privacy for multiple families/groups under one roof. Please note, you must be able to climb stairs as the main living area and kitchen are upstairs, which allows for beautiful, elevated views :)
The home also has many new improvements including: Central AC/Heating, backyard patio, remodeled bathroom downstairs and new driveway (steepness was slightly reduced and compact gravel added for traction).
Pleases note, even with the enhancements the driveway is still fairly steep and you must have 4WD/AWD during Winter months.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Ski lift privileges
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Golf
Optional golf privileges
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango ?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at 5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 5 Bed/3 Bath near Purgatory, Hot Springs & Downtown Durango located?
This family-friendly Durango cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Animas River, Dalton Ranch Golf Club, and Durango Hot Springs Spa. James Ranch and Animas Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
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Wonderful house! Beautiful views, plenty of space, and great location to everything. Our host was very responsive and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!
Stephanie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Myrna
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Having lived in Durango in the 90’s, I knew that I’d like to stay just north of town as we wanted to spend some time in Durango and also at Purgatory. This was the perfect location!
House worked out great for the seven of us. Large family area, comfortable bedrooms, and cool patios all along the outside.
Kyle made sure that we were enjoying ourselves.
Highly recommend!
We enjoyed how it was a little north of town in the tall pine trees. We used both patios and tables for relaxing, the dinner table inside had abundant space for all of us. We rented electric bikes and rode all over; rode the mountain coaster at Purgatory, enjoyed the drive to Ouray and spend the day there. Overall, the house and stay topped off each and every day. SIDE NOTE: The owner found out than my wife had passed away in between booking and our visit... and went above and beyond in showing their condolences. Thank you guys so much!! We'll be back!
This home had everything we needed from for our group of 11 which ranged from 1 year old through 75. Kids loved the hikes up the mountain from the back yard. Shared Thanksgiving dinner with three Does dining outside.
The owner provided an open line of communication throughout the whole visit .
The property description was pvery accurate.
10 of us stayed for a weekend wedding. Loved it. Didn’t get to spend much time there, but everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of room for me an and lots of parking. The owner got back to me within an hour when I had a question.
Place was great! Location was a bit closer to town than I anticipated, and that was helpful. Hot air balloons in the valley on our departure day! Would suggest extending the handrail all the way to the top of the stairs (gramma kind of wiped out), more dish towels, and warmer light bulbs :). Would love to come back again, thanks!
Kyle was kind, responsive and accommodating throughout booking and during our stay. His place was perfect for our family of 14. One daughter stated it was by far the best VRBO she had been in…clean and lovely with excellent decor, comfy beds, beautifully folded towels, plenty of extras for our large group. The view was awesome, especially since it was snowing. It was like being in a Hallmark Christmas movie, according to another daughter. Needless to say, we’d stay there again. Thank you Kyle for your flexibility and for providing a special place.
Sharon K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jeffrey
Dec 18, 2023
Disliked: Amenities
Me and my family stayed two nights here. Check in is late, at 4:30 which was tough because it starts getting dark early. When we arrived the driveway is very steep and nothing was done to it, no plow or no salt, even with four wheel drive vehicles it was a challenge getting up it, and getting down is even worse because the end of the driveway is on a busy road, so sliding down it was not very fun! The parking area is all ice, it was very difficult to unload luggage and dangerous. The views are great and location is very good, it's in a safe location. However, the interior had issues, There really is not a dining room so a large group cannot have dinner together. There is a large dining table upstairs that is placed in a hallway next to the living room, so only two sides of the table were accessible, the other two sides are up against walls and cannot fit anyone. We ended up having some of our family eating dinner in the living room. Upstairs is quite small for a large group. There is a game room upstairs in a loft area but one arcade game was broken, the air hockey table was thrown in the closet in pieces, the futon legs were broken and not useable. Nothing like the pictures on the website. The three downstairs bedrooms were very nice and accommodating as well as the two upstairs bedrooms. Check out time is early at 10:30 and the cleaners showed up before 10:00 to get started, so we had to rush out the door.
The house wonderfully fit our needs. We were a family of 12 (grandparents, kids and grandkids) and we enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and was well represented in the listing. It’s perfectly located between Durango (about 10 minutes) and Purgatory Ski Resort (about 20 minutes). Kyle was a great host - was super helpful and responded quickly the few times we had questions.
We loved this cozy home. It was the perfect location for exploring Durango and visiting the Purgatory ski resort for summer fun. The house is clean and well-equipped.
Great place to stay. Great accommodations. Beautiful view and close to downtown Durango. Loved the privacy of this location. You can’t go wrong staying here for your next Durango vacation.
We stayed with a group of friends and visited the hot springs, Purgatory, and went for a train ride in Durango. The house was central to everything we wanted to do.
The host was wonderful to communicate with and helpful all around. The accommodations were perfect for our large family. So many rooms and bathrooms to go around. Great distance from the heart of Durango and hot springs. A trip our family will not forget and plan to repeat.
This property worked out perfectly for a long weekend family gathering in Durango, CO. Nice common area with living room and kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. A clean and tidy house. Owner was very responsive to a few questions prior to our arrival. We will likely stay here again.
We had an excellent time during our Durango vacation. The house accommodated our large group well and Kyle was a very responsive host, who answered all questions in a very timely manner. We didn't have any issues/problems with the house at all so there wasn't much communication needed! We wouldn't hesitate to rent again!