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Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

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In the heart of Animas Valley, Animas Vista Lodge offers a warm Southwestern retreat with spectacular 360-degree views. Unwind in the expansive great room or enjoy outdoor activities like biking and hiking, then relax on the covered porch with wood-burning fireplace. The lodge also features a game room with pool table and wet bar, as well as plenty of living space for both family activities and privacy.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

PLEASE NOTE: OUR HOME IS PET FREE AND SMOKE FREE.
WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE SPECIAL EVENTS, WEDDINGS. ETC.
Animas Vista Lodge is located on County Road 250 in the Animas Valley, about eight miles north of Durango, Colorado. The 4,500 sq. ft. house has six bedrooms and four baths, spectacular 360-degree panoramic views and lots of living space for both family activities and privacy. The warm, Southwestern interior has beautiful, quality furnishings and sleeps 16 comfortably. The home and property are tobacco free and pet free. Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. Relax and play in our second floor 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted ceiling, nine-foot pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. The expansive main level great room/ dining/ kitchen takes in vaulted views of both the Animas Valley in one direction and the brilliant red Missionary Ridge behind the house in the opposite direction.

Outdoors: Take in the sunset and the mountains as you lounge, cook and dine on our expansive, 30 x 26 covered outdoor living porch with wood-burning fire place, propane gas grill and 14-foot custom dining table. On the opposite side of the house off the kitchen, a roomy back deck and play area take advantage of red cliff views. Our location, CR 250, is the most popular biking byway through the valley. You are within 2-3 miles of the Bar D Chuckwagon and Western Stage Show; Dalton Ranch Golf Club and restaurant; an upscale shopping area and Trimble Hot Springs Spa. You are only ten minutes from the city of Durango to the south and all it has to offer; and about twenty minutes from Purgatory ski area and Durango Mountain Resort to the north.

First Floor: A large, airy great room (living/dining/kitchen) fills the entire center of the main level, with timber frame ceilings and striking views to the south (red cliffs) and north (Animas River, upper valley, Engineer Peak and more). The great room sitting area includes a comfortable queen sleeper sofa, gas log fireplace and flat-screen HDTV. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen is convenient to the front living porch and the back deck. Two king master bedroom suites (one with gas log fireplace) flank either end of the main level, each with HDTV, private decks and gorgeous views. Two queen bedrooms and a shared bath complete the first floor, along with an attached two-car garage.

Second Floor: Relax and play in our 30 x 30 game room with 14-foot vaulted tongue-in groove ceiling, pool table, Foosball, large Sony flat-screen HDTV with 6-speaker surround sound and built-in wet bar with computer desk. Large windows on three sides frame wide-open outdoor scenes, in particular, the stunning red cliffs. The media area includes plush curved sofa, two barrel swivel chairs, Blu-Ray DVD player and I-Pad docking station. A separate queen sleeper sofa completes the furnishings.

A third king bedroom and connecting bath is situated off the game room. The combination bunk room and exercise room has a twin-over-full bunk bed and futon. A Vision Fitness treadmill and elliptical machine flank two vaulted windows with a spectacular vista of the upper Animas Valley, Engineer Mountain and the peaks beyond. Four can sleep comfortably in the bunk room, which has a wall-mounted HDTV and hallway access to the bath located on this level. An additional stacked laundry set is nearby.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • 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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Elliptical machine
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Treadmill
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Dishware and cookware must be washed and stored.
Thermostats adjusted to 76 degrees in warm weather and 66 degrees in cool weather
Fans and kitchen appliances turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Departure rules: Fridge empty; Dishes, etc. washed and stored; all trash bags in trash carts; lights and fans off; heat set to 66 or cool to 76.
Front porch rule: 10:00 p.m. curfew for activities on front porch and front lawn.
THE USE OF ANY AND ALL FIREARMS, FLAMMABLES OR FIREWORKS OF ANY TYPE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ANYWHERE ON OWNERS’ PROPERTY AND/OR NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Durango, this vacation home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider James Ranch and Durango Discovery Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 21 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 18 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Hamilton Chop House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Gill and Greens - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000] pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000] located?

This family-friendly Durango vacation home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dalton Ranch Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of James Ranch and Animas River. Jones Creek Trailhead and Cliffs at Tamarron are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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