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Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

Vacation home in Durango with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Nestled among towering pines in the Animas Valley, The Durango Mine Shaft offers a true Southwest Colorado experience. Unwind on one of two decks or soak in the hot tub overlooking a seasonal creek. Inside, light a fire and cook up gourmet meals with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
The current price is ￥49,862
￥100,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles

The Durango Mine Shaft, a humble vacation rental in the Animas Valley in Durango, is nestled among some of the largest pines in the Animas Valley and bordered by a seasonal creek which can be viewed from the two decks or from the comfort of the hot tub. This home offers a true Southwest Colorado experience. Indoors, light a fire and make your gourmet meal in the kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Days filled with activities will have you sleeping well in this home, which sleeps 10. WI FI and cable tv mean you don't lose touch with the world, unless you choose to! For booking information, and information about additional activities available, contact Scott at number listed below.

This home is a 1970's A frame style cabin that has an eclectic Colorado Outdoor Lover's decor. It is set back off the road, on a 2 acre property with an 8 ft privacy fence in the front dividing the shared driveway with another home. There are tons of hiking trails within a short drive. It is located a half mile from Trimble Hot Springs & Spa and 10 minutes to Durango City Limits.

This home is best suited for folks who want to gather together in an open floor plan, enjoy the serenity of the tall trees, play outside during the day in Durango's ENORMOUS backyard, and live the good life in the moment. This is our cabin in the woods that is close to town. It does not boast elegant finishing touches, suburban curb appeal, or the shine of a new home. But it has upgrades where we think it counts, is comfortable and unique. We hope you will enjoy it too!

Durango's Premier Sailing Adventure Company, Peaks and Tides, offers sailing charters for morning and sunset cruises, lessons, team building stay and sail packages and more with exclusive offers for Mineshaft guests.


( Sales Tax ID # 25200381)
Keywords: House, Boat, Sailing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Hot Tub

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Tell us a little bit about your group and how many will be staying. Thank you.
Check out procedures as listed in the guest book must be followed to avoid retention of security deposit.
Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the start date of the reservation may receive a full refund minus a $200 booking fee.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must be approved prior to booking

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles House
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles Durango
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles House
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles Durango
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles
Mineshaft Creek Front Hot Tub Close to Town Ski Area 20 Miles

About the neighborhood

Map
CO, Durango

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 14 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Grill & Greens At James Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeney's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles on Nov 27, 2025 start from ￥49,862, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles located?

Situated in Durango, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Animas River and James Ranch are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Mineshaft, Creek front, Hot Tub, Close to Town, Ski Area 20 miles Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Girls trip

Fabulous cabin!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Great stay!

We only got to stay two nights since we were passing through, but wish it was longer! Wonderful, peaceful place to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Weekend Getaway with Friends

Rented this house for a weekend getaway with our friends. We were all impressed with the house, it was gorgeous and so was the view off the deck. Close enough to town and well worth it versus staying in a hotel for the weekend. Highly recommend this house for you next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Definitely older but cozy cabin

The cabin is exactly how they described on the post. Older but cozy environment. Perfect central location, we were minutes away from Purgatory resort, horse carriage adventures, Downtown Durango, Hot Springs. There were a few downers for me because I like luxury but not deal breakers. I wear makeup, the lighting is definitely different than I’m used but once again, not a deal breaker. View was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Mine shaft

This rustic A frame cabin is quaint, there is a stream along side the house; furniture and beds were comfortable. House VERY clean and neat. The kitchen is amazing and is fully stocked. 2 different patio areas, 2 grills and a hot tub! The master room has its own little deck. House has a Nice view of the mountains. We had 5 adults in our party and had plenty of space.. Scott was an attentive host, an easy to get a hold of. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

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

Durango 2025

Wonderful space for family to gather together in the beautiful spaces of Durango. We loved the location as we like to be out of town a bit so it's quiet and peaceful. We hiked behind the house, rode the train to Silverton, enjoyed the Durango Hot Springs, cooked a little, ate out a bit and everyone had a really wonderful time. Our host was very kind and helpful and made us feel at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Hot tub was a nice addition. Coffee on the deck was great.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Cozy Mountainside Getaway

Beautiful property tucked back next to a creek- very private- only 1/2 mile from the Durango Hot Springs Resort which was the highlight of our trip! Beautiful house with comfy beds. This house was stocked with everything we needed for a 2 night stay, we didn’t have to bring anything but ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristine S.

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

Quick weekend in Durango

Just dropped in for a quick weekend. The location was great and we walked to the hot springs for a day and it was amazing.It is a very rustic cabin that was a little hard to find at our late, late night arrival. But once our found it, we were able to enjoy the scenery, hot tub, and area fully! It served its purpose well and we enjoyed our stay.Great hosts that were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

40th birthday gathering

Ot was a nice place to get away from everything to have a quaint get togettlher for a birthday party. Yet still close enough to civilization to go out for a nice dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great place to relax

Great place. Quiet and plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

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

Mineshaft

We really enjoyed our stay. A nice soak in the hot tub surrounded by beautiful trees, can't beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B.

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

Durango

Pleasant place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful stay. The fireplace was warm and cozy everyday. The sun coming up over the mountains was so pretty. We had a great time in the hot tub after skiing all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

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

January get away

The cabin is very cozy and feels like home ! Perfect location in between town and resort . Very comfortable with multiple people. Can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Logan C.

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

Awful Experience

Pin link through VRBO takes you to the neighbors house which is extremely hard to get out of. The actual address looks like someone’s personal house (it is). You can’t see the “metal privacy fence” at night and you feel like you’re trespassing while trying to find the house. We tried reaching out to the property manager, Scott. We left a voicemail and a text after he didn’t answer. Scott responded 2 hours later with a text that didn’t make sense. House had mouse poop on the beds and unwashed sheets. We are extremely unimpressed with the professionalism of this property. We travel often for work and use VRBO all the time. We have never had an experience like this. We do not recommend this property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint but interesting...

Nice, private and roomy. Met our needs and great overall location for our time spent in the area. Property just seemed "tired" and in need of some work. Couple of quirky items/areas (laundry drain, upstairs bathroom), but again, sufficient. Owner responded well to a couple of issues we had. Hard to find (or understand where to look) in the dark - better explanation on what will be found when you get there would have helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hughes R.

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

Clean and well kept.

Clean place with nice hot tub. A little tricky getting luggage from the cars up to the house, but overall a nice place. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great place!

Very nice decor. Kitchen well stocked. Secluded, quiet area. Great access to Durango and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Beautiful property and great location!

Very roomy and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Varner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Hidden

Cabin was adequate. Hard to see address behind the weeds. Wish the description would have said an irrigation ditch was right beside the cabin, as we had a toddler in the party.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Doug W.

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

Not so much

Great location. Air condition was a smaller unit and did not cool the house so we had to keep windows and doors open. Each bedroom had its own air system and was good. Parking is an issue for 12 people but Scott was great helping work it out. The grills have holes rusted in the bottom but worked. The place served it’s purpose but would not recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kattie P.

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

Nice weekend getaway

This place was cool. Lots of spiders and I’m sure we had some sort of rodent as our food that was left on the counter had corners missing and chew marks on the bags/food. Otherwise this place was a perfectly placed getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn R.

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

Cabin in the woods with a river running through it!

It was amazing, hiking trails, secluded and a very open cabin plan to include everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby C.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Average

The property was slightly outdated. There is a bit of a walk to property from parking. This was a chore hauling in and out luggage and kids things. Not much room for little kids to play outside and one area was covered with dog poop. Otherwise worked fine for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024