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Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails

The Valley Victorian

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The best of Durango will be at your fingertips in this Victorian home, a beautifully updated historic property with a private deck and porch, upstairs air-conditioner, carpet, and an outstanding location close to hiking trails, a beloved local bike path, and the banks of the Animas River. This two-level home sits just two miles north of downtown Durango, which you can easily reach on the Animas River bike path only three blocks away. You'll be only one block from Main Avenue, three blocks from Memorial Park on the riverfront, four blocks from the Animas Mountain Trailhead, and 25 miles south of the ski slopes of Purgatory Resort, where you'll have 94 trails, five terrain parks, and an always-entertaining tubing hill to choose from. Head 20 miles east to go boating, fishing, or cross-country skiing at Vallecito Lake, or take an unforgettable trip back through time in the incredible cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, just 37 miles west.

Whether vacationing with your family or enjoying a couples' getaway, the thoughtful furnishings, high ceilings, and bright rooms will make you feel at home. Recuperate from an invigorating morning hike by reading the newspaper on the leather sofa, using the WiFi to post a few photos, and watching your favorite cable shows on the TV. Prepare homemade pancakes and scrambled eggs in the full kitchen, a welcoming space that blends charming country decor with sleek stainless steel appliances. Throw some strawberries and bananas in the blender, sip a cup of coffee in the breakfast nook, and set the dining room table for breakfast in the light of the south-facing window.

Stack the plates in the dishwasher for easy cleanup, and head outside to enjoy the Southwest Colorado sunshine. Watch your children play tag in the expansive yard or get lost in a novel on the back deck. Come mealtime, you can flip burgers and hot dogs on the gas grill and gather for lunch around the patio table. As the day ends, throw your biking and hiking clothes in the private washer/dryer and sit on the front porch with a cold beer or a glass of wine. The kids can retreat to the den just off the dining room, where they'll find a comfortable couch and a second TV to watch a few family favorites.

The primary suite features a TV and an attached bathroom with a claw-foot tub and a hand-held showerhead.

Immerse yourself in the outdoor wonders of Southwest Colorado - make this Durango vacation rental your next home away from home!

THINGS TO KNOW
Due to severe owner allergies, guests traveling with service animals are kindly requested to choose another property.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: Outdoor camera in the property and one outdoor camera in the back.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Colorado

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1351 sq ft (126 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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

8865
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas Mountain Trailhead - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Animas River Trail - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 8 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪11th Street Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails located?

Situated in Durango, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Animas Museum and Animas River. Animas Mountain Trailhead and Durango Community Recreation Center are also within 10 minutes.

Updated Victorian house with deck, porch & large yard - close to river & trails Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Property inside was very nice and maintained. A/C is only upstairs but kept us cool. Kitchen was updated and very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cozy
We loved the house and how updated it was. One window unit a/c upstairs and plenty of fans in all the rooms kept us cool and comfortable all night (daytime highs 80's; nights low 60's). We opened windows downstairs in the evening for airflow. The upstair bathroom was a bit quirky with the slanted wall over the toilet but we managed and it worked. Internet was great; kitchen was well stocked (BYO coffee grounds); lots of seating around tables and in LR. Carpeted floors in LR for hanging out. Yard was a disappointment but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Cozy
I must admit that my first impression was a little negative with uneven creaky floors and things like narrow steps going to the upstairs. Just things that are related to a true Victorian home. However all of this changed as we noted the comfort for our grandsons, nice bedrooms and linens; Upgraded bathrooms and kitchen with all necessary appliances, utensils, dishes, cookware and spices that were provided for our use. The top of the line washer and dryer helped so much after our adventures each day and games for the nightly family games all helped to make us more comfortable. If I were to come to Durango again, I would consider this home. Note: the property manager was very helpful with calls and questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Beautiful home, updated, responsive hosts. All bedrooms are on the top floor, just to keep that in mind. Other than that, great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, good location.
It was clean, charming, and a great location central to Durango. We’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Such a cute little house! Will definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us! 👍❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We enjoyed the house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Josh W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience - House FULL of bugs - Bad Management
This stay was a horrible experience. The house looked clean on check-in but after the first night, the house was inundated with bugs crawling all over the place in every single room of the house. They were crawling all over the guests as we slept. When this issue was brought to the management, the only solution offered was to send an exterminator out. When the exterminator called me, he explained that his chemicals would get all over all the guests belongings and the house would have to be aired out the entire day to remove the smell and he did not recommend doing that while we stayed there. No options of relocating to another property or a hotel were every offered. We had to stay in this house full of bugs the entire stay. Property manager of this place is rude and unaccommodating. Refused to offer any compensation or refund for this issue after multiple attempts. Finally after an entire week of arguing with them, their best offer was a measly 10%. They tried to play this issue off as a normal issue where occasional bugs/critters can be seen in the house. This was NOT a normal issue, this was an infestation. Now on to the other issues. This house has no central AC. It has 1 single window unit upstairs in a hallway cooling the entire house. To call this house as an air conditioned house is inaccurate at best. Second, this house lists 2 full bathrooms with showers. Only 1 is a traditional shower, the other is a sitting shower. I would NOT recommend this property at all!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

James M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not an accurate listing. House is in disrepair.
When you arrive you will be surprised by the neglect of the property. Trees are dead. Lawn is brown and covered in animal feces. Inside house was infested with bugs. Stains on carpet and peeling paint. We informed Vacasa the managment company and they sent over an exterminator while we were out of the house and sprayed the house filling it with chemicals. We promptly left and they acknowledged the issues with the property and gave us a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G., Asheville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old home right in town
The location was nice with mule deer wandering through the yard. The house was clean and well-cared for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango House
This small house suited our needs very well in Durango and we had a good stay. It is in a very convenient location in relation to stores and restaurants being one short block from the main road going through town. It is about a mile drive to the old historic section of town. The grounds and deck could use some refreshment but the inside of the house was clean and functional. We knew about the fact that the one bathroom with a shower was downstairs and dealt easily with that. We didn’t focus on the fact that the one upstairs bathroom was connected to one of the bedrooms so if a person in one of the other 2 bedrooms needed to use the bathroom at night they needed to either go down the stairs or walk through the occupied bedroom. Not a showstopper for us but it could be an issue for some configurations of visitors. The TV service is very limited and we couldn’t even get the finals of the Stanley Cup. Overall I am prepared to highly recommend this house to users who are fully aware of its idiosyncrasies. We even had a long visit from a young male deer who spent most of one day on the property. The kids were very amused.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kerry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated but good location
It was like staying at Grandma's house...funny odor right when you walk in probably because of the carpet. The beds are very soft and need to be updated. They could use a king bed in one bedroom. The one shower downstairs was a bummer. The kitchen was missing a tea kettle and whisk. Teh outdoor deck needs to be re stained or replaced entirely. The furniture was not very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., Grand Junction, Co

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Overall great! The keypad only worked once, and we had to call for help to unlock the house but we received immediate assistance and this wasn’t a big issue. Beds, furniture, we’re new and comfortable. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liked it.
Cute place. Walking distance to city market, coffee and restaurants, which my group really liked. Check in and out was super easy. No complaints, would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Nice home perfect for a family of 4. Convenient access to the groceries, restaurants, and the bike trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness
short people bathroom
cute house however. design not well though out. master bath designed for short people. shower wand will seemingly turn itself on. Kitchen has no counter space and made for tall people. no air flow. hot upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Teri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion in Durango
We were very comfortable in this property. I do wish that the upstairs bathroom was accessible to all bedrooms on the second floor. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near all shopping
Cute
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mule deer every morning
Lovely home. Enjoyed the mule deer that napped and fed in the back yard every morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Very clean, nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Get Away
The house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for 10 days!
House was perfect for us & parents. It doesn't look big on the outside, but loads of room for spreading out, inside. Great family/TV room and even has a 2nd TV room/office which worked out great for our "WFH" situation during COVID. Kitchen has new stainless appliances and upgraded cookware. It honestly lacked for nothing. Great mudroom/laundry room and new grill out back on the patio. Even had a couple of mule deer visit us out there. The main bathroom is downstairs where the only shower is. There are hooks everywhere to hang towels (usually my main complaint is there aren't enough hooks/towel racks). Take note that the upstairs bathroom is IN the master bedroom, so those no sleeping in the master have to go downstairs at night. Great neighborhood just of the main drag. Coffee & groceries a 5 minute walk. We slept with windows open at night - very quiet neighborhood. If we go back to Durango, we will definitely stay there!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in Durango
This was a great place to stay in Durango, absolutely lovely. Perfect location, beautiful house, we would definitely stay there again. Two caveats - the air conditioning is only upstairs in the landing (not in any of the bedrooms), and there isn't cable TV. Neither were an issue, but something to be aware of. Thank you for allowing our family to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021