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Escape to River Bend Ranch, nestled in the Animas Valley just minutes from historic downtown Durango. Enjoy the serene surroundings of our private trout pond and covered deck with a wood stove, while taking in the unique beauty of this Colorado ranch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond

  • 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). 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.

    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

    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.

    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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,360 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Animas River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Durango Hot Springs Spa. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Animas Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly but very clean! Convenient for hosting infant and toddler during the wedding. Great place to take a break from the festivities. Quiet location. Our family loved waving at the train. We also had excellent views of the hot air balloons!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at River Bend Ranch! The family that owns it is so sweet and kind! My husband and sons loved fishing the pond for trout. I loved the view and sitting outside enjoying nature. If you want a place to relax and recharge… this is it! This place did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Piece/peace of heaven

It’s hard to explain just how wonderful, beautiful and peaceful the whole property is. We wanted to stay where we would see wild game and beautiful scenery of Colorado. God provided it all! The owners are a wonderful family! We are ready to stay there again soon, We live in West Texas and it was so great to find out the owners had family in our area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Greet stay

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: Wonderful location, well supplied. Even had a fenced area to let the pups rome around . We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet place to stay. Close to town. Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'll be back.As advertised.Neat property.Pretty perfect for our Durango trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

Steve O

The house was just what we needed for our family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

River Bend Ranch Durango, CO

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: Very peaceful and quiet. Lots of room. Was supposed to have 7 quests but it ended up being only 2. There was no compensation for less people
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Fabulous Fall break

The location of this property was perfect, close to town and the mountain, with so much space and privacy. The ranch owners were available, kind and very helpful. We loved everything about our stay .... exploring the ranch, fishing, the Animas river and paddle boating, s’mores around the fire, beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The kids were delighted to wave to the train going past just a few times a day... such a fun treat. There was a fenced in area for our dog To run around outside, and plenty of space to walk her around the property. We felt very little need to leave the property at all. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for allowing us to share your paradise for a few days.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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